Escape to the sun-drenched shores of Lake Como in the irresistible and gripping new novel from the million-copy bestselling author of Thursdays in the Park, The Anniversary and The Lie

'Held me spellbound . . . This novel is unmissable' 5***** Reader Review
'Magnificent! So refreshing, this left me on the edge of my seat' 5***** Reader Review
'The tension builds up to a heart-stopping crescendo' 5***** Reader Review
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Connie McCabe longs for the summer where she spends the days leading tours across the continent.

But it's on the glamorous shores of Lake Como where she is truly swept away, when Jared, a much younger man, falls for her.

Despite resisting his advances, Connie finds that he's got under her skin.

And so begins a long, hot, intoxicating summer where Connie succumbs to temptation - breaking her marriage vows.

At the end of the season, Connie returns home to her husband, ready to put this affair behind her.

But Jared has other ideas . . .
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Praise for Hilary Boyd

'Hilary Boyd nails family dynamics and misplaced loyalties with pin-sharp precision in an impressively well-written tale' Daily Express

'I was ripping through this book . . . addictive' Evening Standard

'Boyd is as canny as Joanna Trollope at observing family life' Daily Mail

"A simmering slow-burner full of obsession, drama and complicated relationships" - Culturefly

"A tension packed read" - Bella

"Breathless and brilliant" - Best

"Included in 'The Hot List'" - Inside Soap

"A breath of fresh air . . . An excellent companion for a weekend away" - The Lady

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"As canny as Joanna Trollope at observing family life - and better at jokes" - Daily Mail

"Smart, with true-to-life characters whose dilemmas will tear at your heartstrings" - Sunday Mirror

"Boyd is terrific at cutting to the quick of modern relationships" - Woman & Home