I'm normally not one for drama. However, I stumbled upon a few recent novels that intrigued me with their lies and betrayal. Proving once again, you never really know who your friends are.
Just the Nicest Couple by Mary Kubica is the story of two couples: Nina and Jake Hayes, and Christian and Lily Scott. Lily and Nina are best friends and work together at the same school.
After a fight between Nina and Jake, he goes missing. Nina confides in Lily about her husband’s disappearance. However, unbeknownst to Nina, Lily is well aware of Jake’s location.
You Deserve to Know by Aggie Blum Thompson is told from the perspective of three wives: Gwen, Aimee, and Lisa. The trio forms a tight-knit group living in a Washington D.C. suburb.
When Gwen’s husband is found murdered, the investigation uncovers years of deceit, jealousy, and ulterior motives.
The Personal Assistant by Kimberly Belle is about a mom who finds sudden social media fame. While Alex didn’t want to be an influencer, she embraced the role and turned it into her full-time job.
As any influencer, worth their weight in influencing, knows it’s important to watch what you say on social media. After Alex reads a life-changing post on her socials, she reaches out to her personal assistant, AC for help. AC never responds. Emotions ebb and flow, paving the way to a shocking end of this book.
