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EVERYONE IN THIS FAMILY IS HIDING SOMETHING... THE WIFE: It was a whirlwind romance and a shotgun wedding, but weeks into their marriage, Candace realizes that moving in with Lane also means moving in with his possessive, uptight sister. And there's not room for three in this marriage... THE SISTER-IN-LAW: Harper is the kind of woman who cooks homemade meals and dusts under the furniture - it's the least she can do for her brother as he's been sharing his home with her and the kids since her husband's mysterious death. But then Candace showed up, and started asking questions... THE HUSBAND: All Lane has ever wanted is a white-picket-fence life. The wife. The two-point-five kids. The happy little family. And everything seemed to be falling into place with Candace until Harper's jealous streak got in the way, again. But choosing between his sister and wife will be costly - and knowing Harper, the price could be blood...
A newlywed wife discovers her husband's sister harbors dark secrets and a dangerous possessiveness that threatens their marriage and her life. Candace marries Lane hoping for a fresh start, but her new home is already occupied by Lane's sister, Harper, who seems determined to control every aspect of their lives. Harper, still grieving her husband's death, views Candace as an intruder and begins to question her motives, while Lane finds himself caught between his wife and his sister. As Candace digs deeper into Harper's past and the circumstances surrounding her husband's death, she uncovers a web of deceit that puts her in grave danger, suggesting that Harper's devotion to her brother may extend to deadly lengths.
The premise sets up a tense domestic thriller where hidden resentments and secrets within a family threaten to boil over. The multiple perspectives suggest a complex exploration of each character's psyche and their role in the unfolding drama. The narrative appears designed to keep the reader guessing about who is truly a victim and who is a perpetrator. The escalating conflict and the hint of potential violence indicate a story that prioritizes suspense and psychological manipulation to drive the plot forward.
Page Count:
368
Publication Date:
2021-04-15
Publisher:
HarperCollins Publishers Limited
ISBN-10:
0008378398
ISBN-13:
9780008378394
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