Audiobooks by Adele Parks

For thirty years, best friends Stephanie and Philippa have been practically inseparable. There's nothing they would not do for one another. Until a few simple words change everything. 'I need you to say that I was with you.' Both women have always believed that friendship is built on mutual selflessness, compromise and trust. Are those beliefs now to be tested beyond endurance?

Adele Parks (Author), Juanita McMahon (Narrator)

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Larger Than Life

Georgina was eighteen when she fell in love with Hugh Carter. He was way out of her league but she never loved another man. Now she's thirty-two and he's finally moved in with her. The fact that in the intervening years he married a friend of hers and had two kids is not important. All seems well until she falls pregnant. Surely a baby will bring them even closer, won't it? But Hugh is turning out to be something of a disappointment and after fourteen years of seeing life through Hugh-tinted lenses, can Georgina really start to make up her own mind?

Adele Parks (Author), Gerri Halligan (Narrator)

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Just My Luck

What if winning means losing everything? ‘A gripping story of greed, lies and dark family secrets’ Lisa Jewell, No.1 bestselling author ‘Addictive, provocative and thoroughly relatable – a brilliantly crafted reminder to be careful what you wish for’ TM Logan, bestselling author It’s the stuff dreams are made of – a lottery win so big, it changes everything. For fifteen years, Lexi and Jake have played the same six numbers with their friends, the Pearsons and the Heathcotes. Over dinner parties, fish & chip suppers and summer barbecues, they’ve discussed the important stuff – the kids, marriages, jobs and houses – and they’ve laughed off their disappointment when they failed to win anything more than a tenner. But then, one Saturday night, the unthinkable happens. There’s a rift in the group. Someone doesn’t tell the truth. And soon after, six numbers come up which change everything forever. Lexi and Jake have a ticket worth £18 million. And their friends are determined to claim a share of it. Sunday Times Number One bestseller Adele Parks returns with a riveting look at the dark side of wealth in this gripping take on friendship, money and betrayal, and good luck gone bad… Praise for Just My Luck: ‘Adele Parks never takes her foot off the gas, every book is tighter, faster, better than the last. Just My Luck is a gripping story of greed, lies and dark family secrets. I read it in a two-day frenzy’ Lisa Jewell ‘A compelling take on one of those “what if” scenarios that we’ve all wondered about. Addictive, provocative and thoroughly relatable – a brilliantly crafted reminder to be careful what you wish for’ TM Logan ‘An absolute joy: gripping, shocking and surprising. A cautionary tale about what one couple’s sudden wealth can do to old friendships’ Jane Fallon ‘Stupendous! I read this totally compelling modern-day morality tale over a weekend – I couldn’t put it down. As ever, Adele Parks does not disappoint – you’ll love it’ Ruth Jones ‘Like a deft magician, this book reveals its twists only at the very end, I was completely astonished’ Rosamund Lupton ‘A dark, gripping thriller’ Woman’s Weekly ‘Fabulous… her best yet’ Daily Mail

Adele Parks (Author), Kristin Atherton, Louise Brealey (Narrator)

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I Invited Her In

'Packed with secrets, scandal and suspense, this is Adele Parks at her absolute best.' Heat 'Wow! What a read. Intense, clever and masterful.' Lisa Jewell A gripping story of friendship and betrayal from international best-selling author Adele Parks This audiobook includes an exclusive interview between Adele Parks and Badass Women's Hour's Harriet Minter. Keep listening after the credits to hear them explore the characters and themes within the book, and talk about everything from Adele's writing process to the biggest twists and turns in I Invited Her In. 'I invited her in... and she took everything.' When Mel hears from a long-lost friend in need of help, she doesn't hesitate to invite her to stay. Mel and Abi were best friends back in the day, sharing the highs and lows of student life, until Mel's unplanned pregnancy made her drop out of her studies. Now, seventeen years later, Mel and Abi's lives couldn't be more different. Mel is happily married, having raised her son on her own before meeting her husband, Ben. Now they share gorgeous girls and have a chaotic but happy family home, with three children. Abi, meanwhile, followed her lover to LA for a glamorous life of parties, celebrity and indulgence. Everything was perfect, until she discovered her partner had been cheating on her. Seventeen years wasted, and nothing to show for it. So what Abi needs now is a true friend to lean on, to share her grief over a glass of wine, and to have some time to heal. And what better place than Mel's house, with her lovely kids, and supportive husband... This dark, unsettling tale of the reunion of long-lost friends is thoroughly gripping exploration of wanting what you can't have, jealousy and revenge from Sunday Times bestseller Adele Parks.

Adele Parks (Author), Joanne Froggatt (Narrator)

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Lies Lies Lies

SUNDAY TIMES NUMBER ONE BESTSELLER! 'Gripping, moving and elegantly written' Marian Keyes 'Completely addictive' Ruth Jones 'Taut and thrilling' Veronica Henry Daisy and Simon's marriage is great, isn't it? After years together, the arrival of longed-for daughter Millie sealed everything in place. A happy little family of three. And so what if Simon drinks a bit too much sometimes - Daisy's used to it, she knows he's letting off steam. Until one night at a party things spiral horribly out of control. And that happy little family of three will never be the same again. In Lies Lies Lies Sunday Times bestseller Adele Parks explores the darkest corners of a relationship in freefall in a mesmerising tale of marriage and secrets. Praise for Lies Lies Lies: 'Gripping, moving and elegantly written' Marian Keyes 'Brilliant, moving and deeply satisfying, Parks is the queen of the domestic dark side' Veronica Henry 'Completely addictive... superbly drawn. Fabulous' Ruth Jones 'An utterly gripping, dark, addictive read, with characters so real, and an emotional punch so hard it left me a little winded. A brilliant page turner!' Alice Feeney 'Compelling and suspenseful' Catherine Isaac 'I devoured Lies, Lies, Lies... so engaging, well written. It is one of those rare books that earns the title, unputdownable' Sally Hepworth 'Brilliantly twisty and makes for a thrilling, unputdownable read but is also so insightful about human nature: her characters, with all their flaws and secrets, are utterly real. A triumph' Lucy Foley 'The gripping, visceral portrait of the disintegration of a marriage take the "didn't-see-that-coming" plot twist to new heights ****' Heat 'A gripping and unpredictable read hiding some deliciously dark secrets and lies' OK 'A sharply crafted tale ... the ultimate read for fans of domestic noir' Woman's Weekly 'I'm not going to lie! Adele Parks takes you straight into the heart of her characters. Her twists about human nature form the icing on the cake' Jane Corry 'BOOM! What a book! Layers and layers of intrigue and characters I want to spend a lifetime with. Loved it' Suzy K Quinn

Adele Parks (Author), Rachel Bavidge, Sam Woolf (Narrator)

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Both of You

Happy. Married. Missing. ‘Absolutely gripping’ Richard Osman ‘Had me gasping at the twist’ Ian Rankin ‘Ambitious, nail-biting, darkly voyeuristic' Louise Candlish ‘Chilling … entirely unputdownable’ Lisa Jewell ‘Smart and thought-provoking’ T.M. Logan ‘Sizzling. Shocking. Sassy.’ Jane Corry Leigh Fletcher: happily married stepmum to two gorgeous boys goes missing on Monday. Her husband Mark says he knows nothing of her whereabouts. She simply went to work and just never came home. Their family is shattered. Kai Janssen: married to wealthy Dutch businessman, Daan, vanishes the same week. Kai left their luxurious penthouse and glamorous world without a backward glance. She seemingly evaporated into thin air. Daan is distraught. DC Clements knows that people disappear all the time – far too frequently. Most run away from things, some run towards, others are taken but find their way back. A sad few never return. These two women are from very different worlds, their disappearances are unlikely to be connected. And yet, at a gut level, the DC believes they might be. How could these women walk away from their families, husbands and homes willingly? Clements is determined to unearth the truth, no matter how shocking and devastating it may be. The Sunday Times Number One bestseller Adele Parks returns with her most provocative, compelling book to date: Both Of You. Praise for Both Of You: ‘As always with Adele Parks this is an absolutely gripping read’ Richard Osman ‘Really enjoyed this! 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 ‘Yet another stick of literary dynamite from Adele Parks: chilling, gripping and entirely unputdownable’ Lisa Jewell ‘Clever and twisty’ Fabulous ‘Smart and thought-provoking with an absolutely brilliant mid-point twist’ T.M. Logan ‘Sizzling. Shocking. Sassy.’ Jane Corry ‘A dark and intense tale that will keep you turning the pages’ Jane Fallon ‘Crackles with toxic relationships, dark desires and shocking twists’ Eve Chase ‘Clever and full of unexpected turns’ Woman & Home

Adele Parks (Author), Laura Aikman (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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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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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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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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Happy Families

Lisa is forty-two, divorced and a mum of three. For the past year, Lisa has been going out with Mark, who is five years younger than her. Lisa really likes him but she worries that one day he will leave - just like her ex-husband did. On top of everything else, Lisa feels really tired and moody, and has put on weight. She thinks it's the menopause but could there be another reason for how she's feeling? Lisa's life is about to change in a big way but does she want Mark by her side? Does he even want to be there? With the help of her family and friends, Lisa starts to believe that a second chance of love and happiness might just be possible.

Adele Parks (Author), Clare Corbett (Narrator)

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