Perfect Betrayal, The

'A captivating, suspenseful thriller that draws you in - with a twist that will take your breath away.' TM Logan, bestselling author of The Holiday *** After the sudden death of her husband, Tess is drowning in grief. All she has left is her son, Jamie, and she'll do anything to protect him - but she's struggling to cope. When grief counsellor Shelley knocks on their door, everything changes. Shelley is understanding and kind, and promises she can help Tess through the hardest time of her life. But when a string of unsettling events happens and questions arise over her husband's death, Tess starts to suspect that Shelley may have an ulterior motive. Tess knows she must do everything she can to keep Jamie safe - but she's at her most vulnerable, and that's a dangerous place to be . . . *** READERS ARE OBSESSED WITH THE PERFECT BETRAYAL: 'This book floored me!' 'I'm still holding my breath.' 'The ending just hit me right between the eyes.' 'This wasn't just good, it was amazing . . . jaw dropping.' 'I was still reading it at 2.30 am!' 'Wow - that's the first word that comes to mind.' 'This is my number 1 book read this year.' 'Buy this for yourself, you won't be able to put it down!' *** 'A heart-rending evocation of grief that packs a devious punch. It left me reeling.' Lesley Kara, bestselling author of The Rumour 'As satisfyingly intriguing and page-turning as you could possibly want.' Emma Curtis, author of One Little Mistake 'The Perfect Betrayal had my head spinning 360 degrees . . . Brilliant.' Sandie Jones, author of Reese Witherspoon Book Club pick The Other Woman Review: As satisfyingly intriguing and page-turning as you could possibly want. An emotional read - the end is a shocker! * Emma Curtis, acclaimed author of ONE LITTLE MISTAKE * A heart-rending evocation of grief that packs a devious punch. It left me reeling. * Lesley Kara, bestselling author of THE RUMOUR * A beautifully written psychological suspense about the power of love after a life-changing loss. A sense of impending doom and foreboding gripped me from the first page as I struggled with Tess to make sense of her new life. Lauren North brilliantly portrays Tess's fear, panic, and confusion, making me root for her throughout. The ending is stunning and powerful. * Mary Torjussen, author of THE GIRL I USED TO BE * A captivating, suspenseful thriller that draws you in - with a twist that will take your breath away. * TM Logan, bestselling author of LIES and THE HOLIDAY * Expertly executed characters who broke my heart and shocks that had me double checking I'd locked the doors, with one of those jaw-on-the-floor twists. What a book! * Jack Jordan, author of BEFORE HER EYES * The Perfect Betrayal had my head spinning 360 degrees . . . Brilliant. * Sandie Jones, author of Reese Witherspoon Book Club pick THE OTHER WOMAN * Author Biography: Lauren North writes psychological suspense novels that delve into the darker side of relationships and families. She has a lifelong passion for writing, reading, and all things books. Lauren's love of psychological suspense has grown since childhood and from her dark imagination of always wondering what's the worst thing that could happen in every situation. Lauren studied psychology before moving to London where she lived and worked for many years. She now lives with her family in the Suffolk countryside. Readers can follow Lauren on Twitter @Lauren_C_North and Facebook @LaurenNorthAuthor