‘Adele Parks consistently writes banger after banger, and Our Beautiful Mess might just be her best yet. Addictive and brilliant Lisa Jewell
‘Had me gripped from beginning to end. Masterfully written with gut-punching twists and brimming with tension this is Adele Parks best book yet. Absolutely outstanding Claire Douglas

Connie is determined to bring her family together, but explosive revelations and long-held secrets are set to destroy everything important in her world

Connie cant wait to have her daughters back home for the holidays. Fran is bringing a new boyfriend to stay, and the empty nest will once again be full of friends, family and young love.

Yet from the moment she sees Zac, Connie knows trouble is coming. Zac reminds her of the worst mistake she has ever made: a man whose charm and good looks nearly destroyed her marriage. She doesnt want him in Frans world, but then Fran announces shes pregnant.

Connie is terrified that her past is going to threaten her familys future, but theres a greater menace looming. Shes not the only one who has something to hide. Someone in the house has another devastating secret. A deception which will put everyone Connie loves in shocking danger, and one of them will pay the ultimate price.

Number One bestseller Adele Parks returns with an explosive and deeply emotional family drama which explores the lengths a parent will go to protect a child; for theres nothing stronger than a woman whose family is under threat.