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The Beach
Paperback
Publisher: Lorna Dounaeva
Published: Sep 25 2025
Pages: 258
Weight: 0.67
Height: 0.58 Width: 5.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
You thought you were keeping them safe. You let the evil in...
My heart twists as I watch my teenagers, Willow and Josh, head off on their first holiday without me. They're spreading their wings, venturing into the world, and I feel a mix of pride and anxiety. Choosing a quiet resort in Bulgaria seems like a safe bet, but I can't shake the worry gnawing at my gut. Then, like a beacon of hope, I stumble upon Kelly's ad. An English woman of my own age is offering to discretely watch over them for a fee. It's a lifeline, a way to ease my frazzled nerves. So I accept, clinging to the reassurance it offers.
Then a phone call in the middle of the night shatters the illusion. With desperation fuelling every heartbeat, I drive to the airport, praying it's not too late. As I wait for my plane, I research the woman I hired to watch my children. Panic grips me as I delve into Kelly's past and discover the horrifying truth. There is more to Kelly's offer than I ever could have imagined.
What the hell have I done?
Lorna Dounaeva's books include FRY and Angel Dust. If you're a fan of psychological thrillers like 'Girl on The Train' and 'Gone Girl, ' you won't want to miss these thrilling reads. Recommended for fans of K.L Slater, Shari Lapena and Freida McFadden.
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