Lovely Girls: A Thriller

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In this chilling story from USA Today bestselling author Margot Hunt, a mother and daughter try to start over in an idyllic town only to get caught up in cliques, mind gamesand murder.

After the sudden death of her husband, Kate Turner is looking for a fresh start for herself and her teenage daughter, Alex. They relocate to the beachside town of Shoreham, Florida, where all is not as sunny as it seems.

Although Kate makes fast friends with a trio of fellow mums, their daughters take an instant dislike to Alex, who attempts to document their bullying in her video diary. Kate brushes off Alexs concernsuntil she receives a series of chilling warnings about the clique of mums from other parents and neighbours. As it becomes harder for her to ignore the malicious undercurrent she senses among her new friends, Kate grows increasingly unsure of who to believeand who to trust.

As small-town gossip weaves a harrowing web of jealousy, deceit, and betrayal, Kate and Alex discover that whether youre in or out, the status quo can turn on you deadly fast.

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Praise for Lovely Girls What happens when mean girls are raised by tiger mothers. Kirkus Reviews Mean girls grow up to be mean moms with mean daughters in this entertaining domestic thriller from Hunt.Small-town gossip and teenage angst drive the brisk plot, which is elevated by fully fleshed-out characters and a palpable realism. Hunt remains a writer to watch. Publishers Weekly I couldnt turn the pages fast enoughmean girls, mean moms, the new girl in town, capped off by a superb mysteryMargot Hunt has such a deft hand with the clues that youll never see it coming. J. T. Ellison, New York Times bestselling author When a body washes up on a Florida beach, anyone could be the killeror the victimin a town where the girls are raised to be ruthless and the mothers will stop at nothing to protect them. Pages turn themselves in this deliciously devious tale! Wendy Walker, International bestselling author Every parents nightmareHunt takes mean girls to a whole new level in her new novel, Lovely Girls. You wont want to miss this one! Debra Webb, Amazon Charts bestselling author Praise for Best Friends Forever [Best Friends Forever] constantly pushes forward, asking readers to question every conclusion and warning them to never completely trust anyone.The characters are well drawn, speaking easily for themselves and standing out as unique people who feel real. Kirkus Reviews Will please fans of psychological thrillers, especially those featuring unhinged, vengeance-seeking women. Booklist Best Friends Forever is a clever thriller that asks how far well go to protect our friends. Margot Hunt will keep you guessing until the final, satisfying twist. >Alafair Burke, New York Times bestselling author of The Ex Margot Hunts richly drawn women wrap their hands around your throat and dont let go. A suspenseful page-turner that kept me puzzling over who did it until the last few pages. Fantastic! Cate Holahan, author of The Widowers Wife Best Friends Forever is a page-turner of a read, delving into the often fraught world of female friendships and the wreckage left behind when they implode. The women at the heart of this novel are full of secrets kept from loved ones, each other, and most of all, themselves. You may think you know how this story is going to end. But trust me, you dont. Amy Engel, author of The Roanoke Girls Margo Hunts cleverly constructed thriller kept me guessing till the very end. Peter Swanson, author of The Kind Worth Killing and Her Every Fear Friends or husbands To whom do women tell more truth Give more allegiance Margot Hunt shocks and astounds as she explores these tugs of loyalty in Best Friends Forever, a psychological thriller that kept me off balance even after turning the last page. Randy Susan Meyers, bestselling author of The Widow of Wall Street Praise for The Last Affair The action hurtles toward an astonishing conclusion. Fans of Paula Hawkins and Megan Abbott will be gratified. Publishers Weekly This gripping psychological thriller explores the reasons two marriages are unhappy and the ways vengeance-seeking women pursue their target. Booklist

Author Bio

Margot Hunt is the USA Today bestselling author of Best Friends Forever, For Better and Worse, and The Last Affair. Her work has been praised by Book of the Month, and her Audible Original Buried Deep was a number one bestseller. You can stay up to date on Margots books and upcoming projects on her website, www.margothunt.com.