Adele Parks je plodná autorka, ktorá si získala uznanie svojimi bestsellerovými románmi. Jej diela sa často zameriavajú na zložité vzťahy a vnútorný život postáv, pričom sa vyznačujú bystrým postrehom a pútavým štýlom. Parks majstrovsky skúma ľudskú psychiku a spoločenské dynamiky, čím čitateľom ponúka napínavé aj podnetné čítanie. Jej schopnosť vytvárať dôveryhodné postavy a pútavé zápletky si zabezpečila širokú čitateľskú základňu.
Fern, nespokojná so svojím všedným životom, sa jedného dňa spozná s rockovou hviezdou Scottom Taylorom a odchádza s ním do Hollywoodu... Príbeh, napísaný vtipne a s dávkou sebairónie, ponúka pohľad do zákulisia hviezd a hollywoodskych praktík, ale aj do psychiky dievčaťa, ktoré po očarení populárnym spevákom bolestivo odhalí klamy lásky.
Lidé se ztrácejí každou chvíli – většina z nich uteče od nepříjemností, další se jim naopak řítí vstříc a jen někteří si najdou cestu zpátky. Leigh Fletcherová – šťastně vdaná nevlastní matka dvou úžasných chlapců. Její manžel Mark tvrdí, že nemá ponětí, kde se jeho žena nachází. Jednoduše odešla do práce a už se nikdy nevrátila domů. Rodina je naprosto zdrcená. Kai Janssenová – šťastně vdaná za bohatého holandského podnikatele Daana. Odešla z jejich luxusního londýnského bytu i oslnivého života bez ohlédnutí. A pak jako by se propadla do země. Daan je strachy bez sebe. Dvě pohřešované ženy pocházejí z naprosto odlišných světů – je možné, že spolu jejich zmizení souvisejí?
Sunday Times bestseller Adele Parks gets right to the heart of the dilemmas
women - and men - face in their lives in this unforgettable and heart-
wrenching novel of love, loss, and the secrets we all keep.
What if winning means losing everything? In this gripping tale of greed, lies, and dark family secrets, Lexi and Jake have played the same lottery numbers with friends for fifteen years, sharing laughter and disappointment over dinners and barbecues. But one Saturday night, the unimaginable occurs—a rift forms in the group when someone withholds the truth, leading to a shocking lottery win of £18 million. As Lexi and Jake celebrate, their friends become determined to stake a claim on the fortune, igniting a fierce battle over loyalty and betrayal.
This riveting exploration of the darker side of wealth delves into the complexities of friendship and the unforeseen consequences of good fortune. Praised as "utterly engrossing" and "brilliantly crafted," the story serves as a compelling reminder of the dangers of wishing for more. Readers are taken on a whirlwind journey filled with unexpected twists, showcasing how sudden wealth can unravel long-standing relationships. With its tight pacing and shocking revelations, this modern morality tale captivates from start to finish, leaving audiences questioning the true cost of luck and the fragility of trust.
The Evergreen sisters are united - in envy of each other's love life. Martha and Michael have the perfect home, the perfect family and the perfect life. Until one day, he leaves her. Eliza and Greg rent a one-bedroom flat where they make music and lots of love. Until one day, she leaves him. Now the Evergreen sisters are united by separation. And suddenly, they're free to pursue the relationships they think they've always wanted. Martha wants fun, and lots of it. Great sex and high excitement, courtesy of Jack-the-unpredictable-lad. Eliza wants the ideal husband, and fast. Sensible conversation and dinner parties with a man who doesn't buy groceries at the local garage. So when both women find exactly what they're looking for, everybody's happy aren't they? Or does chasing the perfect love only get more complicated when you're wearing another woman's shoes?
Sunday Times bestseller Adele Parks turns her laser-sharp perception and
empathy to a forgotten generation of women against the tumultuous and opulent
backdrop of post-First World War England. číst celé
She thought it would be just one lie . . . A twisty, gripping novel of friendship and lies, from the No. 1 Sunday Times bestselling author of Both of You! 'GRIPPING . . . FULL OF SUSPENSE' CLOSER 'GUARANTEED TO KEEP YOU HOOKED' SHE How far would YOU go to save your best friend? .................................. 'I need you to say that I was with you.' For thirty years, best friends Steph and Pip have been through thick and thin. There's nothing they would not do for one another. Until these simple words change everything. Steph, eternally solid and dependable, is begging her friend to lie to the police as she's desperately trying to conceal not one but two devastating secrets to protect her family. Pip, self-consigned to the role of scatty hot-head, is overwhelmed; she's normally the one asking for help in a crisis. It's a big ask. So what would you do? .................................. What readers are saying about About Last Night: 'It touches on situations between close friends and relationships in a way that I've never read before. The pace of the story is spot on, the words flow beautifully' 'A true test of friendship - I found myself questioning my own relationships. The plot had me gripped from beginning until the end. I would recommend this to all of my friends'
Ever fallen in love? Ever fallen out of love? Ever fallen in love with someone you shouldn't have? Ten authors write about first kisses, love, heartbreak and everything in between in this short story anthology.
Adele Parks writes novels that real women want to read. Her books get right to
the heart of the dilemmas women - and men - face in their lives; her
characters are real as are the choices they make.