Zoe and her father had better enjoy what little time they have left. She may think she’s got one over on me, but she has no idea what I’m capable of. And this time I’ll be more prepared. Once it’s over and we’ve finally served our time, I’ll gather my family back up and we’ll be stronger than ever. Nick can win Madeline and the girls back and Toby will have his darling Alice and Jamie in his life once more. And then we can put this whole unfortunate episode behind us.

I let out a contented yawn, my eyes finally growing heavy. My mind soothed by the plans I’m making. Perhaps I will finally have a good night’s sleep after all.

* * *

If you were gripped by The Wife, you’ll absolutely love The Secret Mother, a completely unputdownable suspense thriller full of jaw-dropping twists.

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The Secret Mother

‘Absolutely addictive and brilliant with an end I didn’t see coming. This is one book you have to read and it gets 5 huge stars from me!!!!’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars

‘Are you my mummy?’

Tessa Markham returns home to find a child in her kitchen. He thinks she’s his mother. But Tessa doesn’t have any children.

Not anymore.

She doesn’t know who the little boy is or how he got there.

After contacting the police, Tessa is suspected of taking the mystery child. Her whole life is turned upside down. And then her husband reveals a secret of his own…

Tessa isn’t sure what to believe or who to trust. Because someone is lying. To find out who, she must confront her painful past. But is the truth more dangerous than Tessa realises?

An absolutely unputdownable psychological thriller with a twist that will make you wonder if you can ever trust anyone again. If you loved Gone Girl, The Girl on the Train and The Sister this book will have you hooked.

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Books by Shalini Boland

One of Us Is Lying

The Other Daughter

The Marriage Betrayal

The Girl from the Sea

The Best Friend

The Perfect Family

The Silent Sister

The Millionaire’s Wife

The Child Next Door

The Secret Mother

Available in Audio

One of Us is Lying (Available in the UK and the US)

The Other Daughter (Available in the UK and the US)

The Marriage Betrayal (Available in the UK and the US)

The Perfect Family (Available in the UK and the US)

The Silent Sister (Available in the UK and the US)

The Child Next Door (Available in the UK and the US)

The Secret Mother (Available in the UK and the US)

A Letter from Shalini