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Knowing the truth will destroy her.Keeping it secret will destroy him.A powerful, beautifully crafted story that ratchets up the tension with every page and packs a huge emotional punch' TM Logan, bestselling author of The CatchIt's Livia's 40th birthday and she's having the party of a lifetime to make up for the wedding she never had. Everyone she loves will be there except her daughter Marnie, who's studying abroad. But although Livia loves Marnie, she's secretly glad she won't be at the party. She needs to tell Adam something about their daughter but she's waiting until the party is over so they can have this last happy time together.Adam wants everything to be perfect for Livia so he's secretly arranged for Marnie to come home and surprise her on her birthday. During the day, he hears some terrible news. He needs to tell Livia, because how can the party go on? But she's so happy, so excited and the guests are about to arrive.The Dilemma how far would you go to give someone you lo

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Praise for The Dilemma:

‘A departure from B A Paris’s previous psycho-thrillers, this emotional story is gripping’ Daily Mail

‘A dark family drama … builds a palpable wall of tension that leaves you desperate to find out what happens next’ Sunday Mirror

‘A powerful, beautifully crafted story that ratchets up the tension with every page and packs a huge emotional punch’ TM Logan

‘A heartbreaking page-turner that will have you up at night reading just one more chapter’ Catherine Steadman

‘A beautifully written story of love and loss which will stay with me’ Louise Jensen

‘What a book… utterly unputdownable!’ Samantha King

The Dilemma is a beautifully written novel that will stay with you long after you’ve turned the final page. B A Paris has a unique ability to get inside your head and stay there!’ HC Warner

‘Paris handles her complex, multifaceted story with aplomb, and the steady, inexorable release of information for both characters and reader is satisfying’ Financial Times

‘Master of plot twists and emotional thrillers, B A Paris strikes again … a riveting read’ OK!

‘If you loved B A Paris’s Behind Closed Doors, then you’ll love this … [B A Paris] is not afraid to push emotions to the extreme’ Woman

‘Compelling and full of suspense’ HELLO!

‘A brilliant title to debate in your book club’ Prima

'Heartbreaking, thought-provoking and utterly unputdownable' Roz Watkins

‘Emotional, gripping… a truly compulsive read’ KL Slater

‘B A Paris is a mistress at tapping into fears you didn’t even know you had. This is a poignant, thoughtful family tale with a difference’ Jane Corry

‘Dark family drama from a rising — or perhaps risen — British star of thriller writing’ Reader’s Digest

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      Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
      Publication Date: 17/09/2020
      ISBN13: 9780008287030, 978-0008287030
      ISBN10: 0008287031

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      Knowing the truth will destroy her.Keeping it secret will destroy him.A powerful, beautifully crafted story that ratchets up the tension with every page and packs a huge emotional punch' TM Logan, bestselling author of The CatchIt's Livia's 40th birthday and she's having the party of a lifetime to make up for the wedding she never had. Everyone she loves will be there except her daughter Marnie, who's studying abroad. But although Livia loves Marnie, she's secretly glad she won't be at the party. She needs to tell Adam something about their daughter but she's waiting until the party is over so they can have this last happy time together.Adam wants everything to be perfect for Livia so he's secretly arranged for Marnie to come home and surprise her on her birthday. During the day, he hears some terrible news. He needs to tell Livia, because how can the party go on? But she's so happy, so excited and the guests are about to arrive.The Dilemma how far would you go to give someone you lo

      Trade Review

      Praise for The Dilemma:

      ‘A departure from B A Paris’s previous psycho-thrillers, this emotional story is gripping’ Daily Mail

      ‘A dark family drama … builds a palpable wall of tension that leaves you desperate to find out what happens next’ Sunday Mirror

      ‘A powerful, beautifully crafted story that ratchets up the tension with every page and packs a huge emotional punch’ TM Logan

      ‘A heartbreaking page-turner that will have you up at night reading just one more chapter’ Catherine Steadman

      ‘A beautifully written story of love and loss which will stay with me’ Louise Jensen

      ‘What a book… utterly unputdownable!’ Samantha King

      The Dilemma is a beautifully written novel that will stay with you long after you’ve turned the final page. B A Paris has a unique ability to get inside your head and stay there!’ HC Warner

      ‘Paris handles her complex, multifaceted story with aplomb, and the steady, inexorable release of information for both characters and reader is satisfying’ Financial Times

      ‘Master of plot twists and emotional thrillers, B A Paris strikes again … a riveting read’ OK!

      ‘If you loved B A Paris’s Behind Closed Doors, then you’ll love this … [B A Paris] is not afraid to push emotions to the extreme’ Woman

      ‘Compelling and full of suspense’ HELLO!

      ‘A brilliant title to debate in your book club’ Prima

      'Heartbreaking, thought-provoking and utterly unputdownable' Roz Watkins

      ‘Emotional, gripping… a truly compulsive read’ KL Slater

      ‘B A Paris is a mistress at tapping into fears you didn’t even know you had. This is a poignant, thoughtful family tale with a difference’ Jane Corry

      ‘Dark family drama from a rising — or perhaps risen — British star of thriller writing’ Reader’s Digest

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