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Who hasn’t wanted to murder an ex—figuratively, at least? In this explosive debut thriller, a woman’s seemingly perfect romantic life is on the verge of collapse as she uncovers a hidden history surfacing dark secrets that have deadly consequences.
Natalie has only ever wanted to find “the one.” The perfect man, the happy family she never had. But each time she thinks she is finally getting somewhere, she’s bitterly disappointed. Another red line through a list of exes. And that was before the night of the Big Fallout that left her even more alone.
Then along comes James—wonderful, handsome James—and Natalie thinks her luck has finally turned. Maybe he’s the one for her. Maybe he’s the one she’s been waiting for all along. Maybe he won’t wind up dead.
But the harder Natalie tries to be a “normal” wife, the more world-upending truths are brought to her door, leaving her unsure of who she really is, and much less what she’ll do . . . leaving her to question whether there is a monster within her or whether there is a villain toying with her from the outside.
What’s the secret story behind Natalie’s dead exes? Will she and James survive their marriage? And do either of them deserve to?
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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Unbearably tense and unmissably twisty, this is the outstanding debut suspense novel from the most exciting new voice in thriller writing, Leodora Darlington 'Outstandingly clever. I was dazzled and enthralled' ELLY GRIFFITHS 'Set to be a breakout thriller big name with plot that constantly wrong-foots you STYLIST 'So f***ing good!' KATY BRENT THE GOOD MORNING AMERICA FEBRUARY BOOK CLUB PICK! THE GRAZIA MARCH BOOK CLUB PICK Natalie chose James carefully, because he's different from all the men she'd loved before. Calm. Competent. Kind.And there are three very good reasons she needs to be so careful. Their names are Marc, Luca and George.Natalie prefers not to think about what they did to her. Let alone what she had to do to them.Except now, on a night they are meant to be celebrating how happy they are together, Natalie and James are lying in separate bedrooms. She is asking herself how she could have been foolish enough to let yet another man hurt her like this.Slowly, Natalie realises shes already holding a knife.But she's not going to do anything with it. Shes not.Not again.5 STAR READER REVIEWS 'I have read so many thrillers and I have never ever read anything like this. Leodora isnt just entering the thriller arena shes kicking the door clean off its hinges. Thriller royalty, take note: shes coming for the crown.''There's hotness and mess but also nuance and sensitivity. Plus a cracking, layered plot. 2026 is going to be Ex-Obsessed''The twists, oh my god, the twists''Consider my flabbergasted. I cannot believe this is a debut novelI absolutely devoured this book in one session''A mystery which reveals itself page by page in the most unexpected of ways''I raced through this book. It gripped me from the very first page and I couldnt stop reading! Loved it. The writing is razor sharp, the characters are brilliantly crafted and the story is propulsive and pacy. More from this writer please!''This is the easiest 5-star review I think Ive ever written''This new author has become an automatic one-click favourite for me! It was a phenomenal debut novel and I cant wait to read more!'. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Seller Inventory # GOR014721597
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Hardcover. Condition: new. Hardcover. A shocking new thriller, packed with twists, from an outstanding new voice in fictionNatalie's in tears in her bedroom. She's had a huge argument with her husband. Slowly, she realises she's already holding a knife.She's telling herself she doesn't want to do it. Not again.Because Natalie has an awful secret. Sometimes, on her worst nights, she blacks out. She loses control.What do you do when there's a killer in your house, and you think it might be you? Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9780241725603
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Hardback. Condition: New. Unbearably tense and unmissably twisty, this is the outstanding debut suspense novel from the most exciting new voice in thriller writing, Leodora Darlington 'Outstandingly clever. I was dazzled and enthralled' ELLY GRIFFITHS 'Set to be a breakout thriller big name with plot that constantly wrong-foots you' STYLIST 'So f***ing good!' KATY BRENT THE GOOD MORNING AMERICA FEBRUARY BOOK CLUB PICK! THE GRAZIA MARCH BOOK CLUB PICK Natalie chose James carefully, because he's different from all the men she'd loved before. Calm. Competent. Kind.And there are three very good reasons she needs to be so careful. Their names are Marc, Luca and George.Natalie prefers not to think about what they did to her. Let alone what she had to do to them.Except now, on a night they are meant to be celebrating how happy they are together, Natalie and James are lying in separate bedrooms. She is asking herself how she could have been foolish enough to let yet another man hurt her like this.Slowly, Natalie realises she's already holding a knife.But she's not going to do anything with it. She's not.Not again.5 STAR READER REVIEWS 'I have read so many thrillers and I have never ever read anything like this. Leodora isn't just entering the thriller arena - she's kicking the door clean off its hinges. Thriller royalty, take note: she's coming for the crown.''There's hotness and mess but also nuance and sensitivity. Plus a cracking, layered plot. 2026 is going to be Ex-Obsessed''The twists, oh my god, the twists''Consider my flabbergasted. I cannot believe this is a debut novel.I absolutely devoured this book in one session''A mystery which reveals itself page by page in the most unexpected of ways''I raced through this book. It gripped me from the very first page and I couldn't stop reading! . Loved it. The writing is razor sharp, the characters are brilliantly crafted and the story is propulsive and pacy. More from this writer please!''This is the easiest 5-star review I think I've ever written''This new author has become an automatic one-click favourite for me! It was a phenomenal debut novel and I can't wait to read more!'. Seller Inventory # LU-9780241725603
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