Audiobooks by Adele Parks

WHAT HAPPENS AFTER HAPPILY EVER AFTER?If you loved reading the mesmerising tale of Daisy and Simon's marriage and secrets in the Sunday Times No. 1 bestseller, Lies Lies Lies, don’t miss Lucy, Rose and Connie's story in Young Wives' Tales. Young Wives' Tales is the stylish, insightful sequel to the bestselling debut, Playing Away. Lucy, Rose and Connie are back in a novel which is every bit as addictive and follows the friends in their new roles as wives, mothers and lovers with plenty of surprises along the way… Rose thought she had it all, but her perfect life crumbled when her so-called friend seduced her husband and destroyed her marriage. Now Rose is left without any passion, romance or plans for the future… Lucy believed she finally had her fairy-tale ending, but being the wife isn't half as glamorous as being the mistress. When excitement and thrills give way to more chat about cleaning and the kids, it's not very … her. They desperately envy Connie: happily married, effortlessly juggling two children and a fulfilling career. Connie has found genuine contentment. Until, that is, a dangerous old flame flickers back into view… Will she be tempted to play with fire again? Praise for Young Wives’ Tales: ‘Memorable observations and clever conclusion make for glorious hours of escapism’ The Times ‘When it comes to fiction reflecting feminine issues, Adele Parks has her finger on the pulse’ Glamour ‘Acutely observed’ Daily Express ‘Cutting and feisty, witty and compelling’ Woman ‘Quirky, sharp’ Heat ‘Parks has produced another sassy blinder’ The Mirror What Readers are Saying about Young Wives' Tales: 'Adele has a knack for putting her finger on our fears and vulnerabilities, our dark sides, our hopes and expectations in love and friendship, and keeping the characters “human”. Her language is quick, sharp and thoroughly engrossing' 'Loved it! The writing style is quirky and funny – I couldn't put it down. I would say that this is one of Parks' best books in a long time'

Adele Parks (Author), Antonia Desplat, Arthur Mcbain, Cassidy Janson (Narrator)

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Whatever It Takes

Adele Parks' emotionally powerful new novel asks the question: are there limits as to what you'd do for love? Eloise Hamilton is a Londoner born and bred, so it is a momentous day when she agrees to uproot to Dartmouth, leaving behind her perfect world so her husband can finally live in his. Then, when the family is thrust into unexpected turmoil, Eloise finds she is the one holding everything together - and by an ever-weakening thread. As her world implodes with the strain of being responsible for all around her, someone is bound to be overlooked. And the damage might be irreparable...

Adele Parks (Author), Charlotte Strevens (Narrator)

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Whatever It Takes

What if love's not enough? From the Sunday Times bestselling author of Just My Luck and Both Of You, Whatever It Takes is an emotionally powerful and unputdownable novel… For Londoner Eloise Hamilton, it is a momentous day when she reluctantly agrees to uproot to Dartmouth, leaving behind her perfect world so her husband can return to his. At least her mother-in-law Margaret will welcome her with open arms, and she can rely on best friend Sara to be her lifeline to London. But Eloise is thrust into unexpected turmoil when it's revealed that Margaret is showing signs of dementia and Sara's intense longing for a family threatens to overwhelm her. While she's dreaming up extreme ways to help those she loves, Eloise's world implodes with the strain of being responsible for all around her. When a life-changing secret is revealed, someone is bound to be overlooked. And the damage might be irreparable… What Readers are Saying about Whatever It Takes: 'One of the best books I've read in a long time. So many twists and turns, but filled with so much love' 'Fantastically written and incredibly entertaining to read. There were parts that touched me, and parts that absolutely riled me but this was such a treat' Praise for Adele Parks: ‘As always with Adele Parks this is an absolutely gripping read’ Richard Osman 'Gripping, moving and elegantly written' Marian Keyes ‘Brilliantly twisty… but is also so insightful about human nature. A triumph’ Lucy Foley ‘Chilling, gripping and entirely unputdownable’ Lisa Jewell ‘Kept me guessing and had me gasping at the twist’ Ian Rankin ‘Ambitious, nail-biting, darkly voyeuristic – I tore through it in two sittings' Louise Candlish ‘Addictive, provocative and thoroughly relatable’ T.M. Logan ‘An absolute joy: gripping, shocking and surprising’ Jane Fallon

Adele Parks (Author), Christina Cole (Narrator)

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The State We’re In

What are the odds that the stranger sitting next to you on a plane is destined to change your life? Especially when they appear to be your opposite in every way… The perfect read for fans of Ruth Jones, Jane Green and Sheila O'Flanagan, from the Sunday Times bestselling author of Just My Luck and Both Of You… Jo is a hopeless romantic. Worried she let her soulmate slip away, she's chasing her past all the way to Chicago to break up her ex-fiancé's wedding. Dean is a resolute cynic. After a brief (but not brief enough) trip to London, he's returning to Chicago, where he moved to escape his dysfunctional past. In the time it takes to fly from London to Chicago, each finds something in the other that they didn't even realise they needed. But it's only when they get off the plane that their true journey begins… What Readers are Saying about The State We're In: 'This book is full of surprises and twists that keep you guessing until the end. It is one of those books that I was absolutely devastated to have finished' 'You will laugh, you may cry, but on the whole it is an extremely heart-warming tale that delivers a generous dose of optimism' Praise for Adele Parks: ‘As always with Adele Parks this is an absolutely gripping read’ Richard Osman 'Gripping, moving and elegantly written' Marian Keyes ‘Brilliantly twisty… but is also so insightful about human nature. A triumph’ Lucy Foley ‘Chilling, gripping and entirely unputdownable’ Lisa Jewell ‘Kept me guessing and had me gasping at the twist’ Ian Rankin ‘Ambitious, nail-biting, darkly voyeuristic – I tore through it in two sittings' Louise Candlish ‘Addictive, provocative and thoroughly relatable’ T.M. Logan ‘An absolute joy: gripping, shocking and surprising’ Jane Fallon

Adele Parks (Author), Ioanna Kimbook, Michael Fox (Narrator)

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The State We're In

What are the odds that the stranger sitting next to you on a plane is destined to change your life? Especially when they appear to be your opposite in every way. She's a life-long optimist, he's a resolute cynic. In the time it takes to fly from London to Chicago, each finds something in the other that they didn't even realise they needed. When they get off the plane their true journey begins...

Adele Parks (Author), Antonia Beamish (Narrator)

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The Other Woman’s Shoes

SEXY AND COMFORTABLE … CAN YOU REALLY HAVE BOTH? From the Sunday Times bestselling author of Just My Luck and Both Of You, this is a gripping novel about two very different sisters, which asks: is there such a thing as a perfect life or the perfect love? The Evergreen sisters have always been opposites. Martha is married and has the perfect home and family. Eliza rents a drab one-bedroom flat, which she shares with her sexy but hapless boyfriend. Until, one day, Eliza walks out on him, the very same day that Martha's husband walks out on her. Suddenly the Evergreen sisters are united by separation. Eliza is free to pursue the relationship she's always wanted; one that offers stability and security. Martha falls into a relationship that she could never have imagined; it's crazy and carefree. Can they find happiness dashing down these new paths? Or does chasing love only get more complicated when you're running in another woman's shoes? Praise for The Other Woman’s Shoes: ‘Sizzling Hot’ Marie Claire ‘Compulsive, sexy 30-something read’ The Bookseller ‘Most young women will relate to Parks’s humorous take on relationships’ OK! ‘A hugely optimistic, satisfying read’ Sunday Mirror ‘Light-hearted chick-lit fun’ Heat ‘Addictive’ The Bookseller ‘Witty, warm and fun’ Daily Record ‘Excellent, well-honed and acutely observed’ Daily Mail ‘Well-drawn characters and believable emotions’ Entertainment Weekly What Readers are Saying about The Other Woman's Shoes: 'All about finding happiness that sets the characters free, releasing the sexy, fun and loving women they really are. Superb!' 'A fantastic, very well written and very refreshing book – certainly worth your while!'

Adele Parks (Author), Genevieve Swallow (Narrator)

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Tell Me Something

WILL THE ITALIAN DREAM BE WHAT SHE'S ALWAYS IMAGINED? From the Sunday Times bestselling author of Just My Luck and Both Of You, is an addictive novel in which a marriage crumbles, cultures clash and love affairs begin in glorious sun-drenched Italy… Elizabeth has two goals in life. Once she fulfils the first – finding a sexy Italian husband – she thinks the second will come easy. But getting pregnant is proving difficult. So when the couple move to Italy for Roberto to run the family business, Elizabeth hopes the relaxing lifestyle will boost her chances of conceiving. But Italy is anything but peaceful… Elizabeth's wily mother-in-law seems to instantly hate her, Roberto's gorgeous ex is lingering a little too close for comfort… And. Still. No. Baby. Will Elizabeth's hunger for a bambino be enough to hold her marriage together? Or will she find herself dreaming of something else all together? Praise for Tell Me Something: 'Another gem from Parks' Heat ‘Upfront fun’ Woman & Home ‘As infectious as ever’ The Mirror ‘Parks’s brand of rom-com is deliciously down to earth’ The Times What Readers are Saying about Tell Me Something: 'The story is a rollercoaster ride full of ups and downs for Elizabeth, and Parks' clever and unpredictable twists and turns are thoroughly enjoyable' 'Elizabeth's character is highly developed and expertly portrayed. It's been a while since I read a book which made me laugh and cry simultaneously, for being both happy and sad'

Adele Parks (Author), Silvia Presente (Narrator)

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Still Thinking of You

IS HONESTY ALWAYS THE BEST POLICY? From the Sunday Times bestselling author of Just My Luck and Both Of You, comes an unputdownable novel about the ties of old friendships, the passion of new love and whether honesty is always the best policy… Tash and Rich are wild about each other; wrapped up in their fairy-tale love and excited for the future, they plan an elopement in the French Alps. When Rich invites his old university friends along for the celebrations, Tash is excited to get to know more about the people who shaped him. But Tash gets more than she bargained for when an unexpected guest arrives, armed with secrets about Rich… Can she still hold on to plans of a bright future with Rich once she learns the truth about his shady past? Praise for Still Thinking of You: 'You won't be disappointed' Heat ‘A very addictive novel’ Big Issue ‘Savvy romance’ You ‘Beautifully constructed’ Daily Record ‘Very good’ Woman’s Own What Readers are Saying about Still Thinking of You: 'I thought this book was a brilliant read – I could not put it down! So full of life' 'Adele Parks has a way of drawing the reader in. Her characters are well-defined and in many ways representative of people you know and love. Indeed a page-turner…'

Adele Parks (Author), Jayne Ashbourne (Narrator)

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Spare Brides

Hope. Glamour. Independence. A new era has begun… ‘A wonderfully absorbing tale of friendship, rich in period detail’ Stylist With the Great War behind them, four friends are ready to live again. Lydia, a society beauty, has everything – wealth, status and a husband who survived the War. All she has to do now is provide an heir. Widowed Sarah cares for her wounded brother, certain that no one will ever replace her brave husband. Younger sister Beatrice finds it hard to shine, especially when there are so few men left to shine for… And independent Ava – who can light any room – is determined to seize the freedom of being a single woman. But when these four meet the irresistible war hero Sergeant Major Edgar Trent, everything changes… Spare Brides is a glorious novel about love, loss, change and chances from the Number One bestselling author Adele Parks. Praise for Spare Brides: ‘A resounding success … a triumph’ Daily Mail ‘A touching novel’ Daily Express ‘You’ll love the drama, the gorgeous dresses, grand houses and in particular, the handsome but damaged love interest’ Good Housekeeping ‘This is the first historical novel from bestselling author Adele Parks and it’s a powerful read’ Closer ‘The great author’s first historical novel and it’s a total smash’ Heat ‘A wonderful novel about a group of women struggling to deal with life after World War One… a heady cocktail of love, class and beaded frocks. Her most accomplished novel yet’ Daisy Goodwin ‘A wonderfully absorbing tale of friendship, rich in period detail’ Stylist ‘A fantastic read’ Fabulous

Adele Parks (Author), Tor Leijten (Narrator)

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Playing Away

SHE'S PLAYING WITH FIRE… From the Sunday Times bestselling author of Just My Luck and Both Of You, this instant bestseller is irresistible, unputdownable and the nearest thing you'll get to an affair without actually having one… If you loved Adele Parks's Sunday Times No. 1 bestseller Lies Lies Lies, you won't want to miss Connie's story in Playing Away… Connie Green's life should be perfect. She's married to gentle, loving Luke, has a good job and really fabulous friends. She thinks she can't be happier. But she's just met John Harding. Spectacularly unsuitable and overwhelmingly sexy, he's about to destroy her peace of mind and her happily ever after, yet she just can't seem to resist. And to have any chance of clearing her head, Connie needs to get out of John's bed… Praise for Playing Away: ‘A smart cross between Friends and Sex in the City’ USA Today 'A very edgy book, it’s also wickedly funny and very sexy' Publishers Weekly ‘Uniquely comical’ New York Times 'Compulsively addictive and involved with sexual passion and bad decisions' Elle ‘A touching look at infidelity, love and all the crap that goes with it’ New Woman What Readers are Saying about Playing Away: 'A wonderful novel with characters that draw you right in and don't let go' 'Refreshingly honest …Totally engaging – I couldn't put it down!' 'I was amused, touched, romanced, saddened and thrilled by the story from start to finish. Totally unputdownable!' 'Warm, sexy and … wise'

Adele Parks (Author), Hailey Bolton (Narrator)

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One Last Secret

One Last Secret … would you kill to keep it? Another incredible domestic thriller from the Sunday Times Number One bestselling author of sensational books like Both Of You… One last client A week at a beautiful chateau in the south of France – it should be a straightforward final job for Dora. She’s a smart, stunning and discreet escort and Daniel has paid for her services before. This time, all she has to do is convince the assembled guests that she is his girlfriend. Dora is used to playing roles and being whatever men want her to be. It’s all about putting on a front. One last chance It will be a last, luxurious look at how the other half lives, before Dora turns her back on the escort world and all its dangers. She has found someone she loves and trusts. With him, she can escape the life she’s trapped in. But when Dora arrives at the chateau, it quickly becomes obvious that nothing is what it seems… One last secret Dora finds herself face to face with a man she has never forgotten, the one man who really knows her. And as old secrets surface, it becomes terrifyingly apparent that one last secret could cost Dora her life… From the Sunday Times Number One bestseller Adele Parks comes a blisteringly provocative novel about power, sex, money and revenge. Praise for One Last Secret: ‘Absolutely gripping, this is revenge lit at its best’ Lisa Jewell ‘I’ll drop anything for a new Adele Parks: she nails it ever time’ Lucy Foley ‘Poolside perfection’ Daily Mail ‘A whip-smart protagonist, immensely satisfying twists and turns and powerful emotional undercurrents’ Karin Slaughter ‘An astonishing achievement, Parks gets better and better’ Gillian McAllister ‘A high-octane read’ Prima ‘Adele Parks is the queen of the domestic drama’ Sally Hepworth ‘Deliciously deceptive and darkly satisfying. I loved it’ Jane Fallon ‘Tense, twisted’ Best ‘Whip-smart, original and utterly compelling’ Peter James ‘Adele Parks goes fearlessly into worlds … She pulls it off every time’ Jane Corry

Adele Parks (Author), Kristin Atherton (Narrator)

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Love Lies

Fern is glaring thirty in the face and can't ignore the love lies any longer. Life with Adam was amazing once - although these days swinging from the chandeliers means D.I.Y not S.E.X. She believes a romantic wedding should be the next step but Adam just won't go down on one knee. Then a chance meeting with Scottie Taylor - the UK's sexiest pop star - lights fireworks in Fern that won't stop exploding.

Adele Parks (Author), Jane Collingwood (Narrator)

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