The Villa: The scorching summer thriller full of sun and secrets

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'A deliciously addictive thriller that will hook you in like the best - and scariest - reality TV show you've ever seen' - TM Logan, author of The Holiday and The Mother Death and mayhem erupt on an exclusive island as it plays host to a reality television show like no other . . . From bestselling author Ruth Kelly, The Villa is an electrifying summer read, perfect for fans of Lucy Foley and Catherine Cooper. A Villa in Paradise It's destined to be the ultimate reality TV show. Ten contestants. A luxurious villa on a private island. Every moment streamed live to a global audience who have total control over those competing for the cash prize. A Journalist Undercover Reporter Laura is told to get the inside scoop on her fellow contestants. But once the games begin, she soon finds herself at the mercy of a ruthless producer willing to do anything to increase viewer numbers. A Reality Show to Die For There is more to every contestant than meets the eye, including Laura. They all have secrets they'd like to keep buried, and the pressure in paradise quickly reaches boiling point. How far will the contestants go to secure audience votes And would somebody really kill to win 'A scorching, smouldering, turbo-charged cocktail of sun, sex and secrets' - Veronica Henry Readers are loving The Villa: 'This is such a good book! SO relevant for these times when we are immersed in reality TV. It is a fantastically entertaining story, but also has something of the cautionary tale in it too' 5* reader review 'A thoroughly enjoyable novel that works extremely well on a variety of levels. I will be watching out for Ruth Kelly's next offering with eager anticipation' 5* reader review 'This was a really addictive read! One to devour on a sunlounger but making sure you keep a beady eye on your surroundings' 5* reader review

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A deliciously addictive thriller that will hook you in like the best and scariest reality TV show youve ever seen -- TM Logan, bestselling author of The Holiday and The Mother
Set to be the hottest read of 2023, The Villa is a scorching, smouldering, turbo-charged cocktail of sun, sex and secrets. Ruth Kelly has redefined the airport thriller for our times. Fantastic! -- Veronica Henry, the Sunday Times bestselling author of The Impulse Purchase
A 'Love Island' type setting, an undercover journalist and a cast of characters who can't be trusted - what could possibly go wrong A glamorous backdrop and some unexpected twists - great fun -- Catherine Cooper, author of The Chalet
The Villa provides a dark, shocking and compulsive look both in front of and behind the cameras of a glamorous reality show from a talented writer with true insider know-how. I was riveted! -- CM Ewan, author of The Interview
Packed with sex, secrets and drama, with a sun-drenched Spanish island setting, The Villa is the perfect holiday read! -- Allie Reynolds, author of Shiver
Brilliantly pacy, unique, and terrifyingly poignant, The Villa is a scorcher of a read to put on your list this summer! -- L. V. Matthews
A clever idea paired with Ruth Kellys brilliant writing, this book is as current and relevant as it gets. The pace doesnt let up - Ive stayed up way too late every night Ive been reading this and loved every page of this delicious thriller -- Caroline Corcoran, Sunday Times bestselling author of Through the Wall
The Villa is a morality tale for the modern age; The Hunger Games meets Love Island, as wannabee influencers debase themselves for the sake of fame and fortune . . . at a deadly cost. Deliciously dark fun -- Lizzy Barber, author of Out of her Depth
Timely, dark, sharp and sexy - you won't watch a dating show the same way again -- Katy Brent, author of How To Kill Men And Get Away With It
A sizzling debut! A brilliantly tense and claustrophobic page-turner right to the end -- Emma Christie, author of The Silent Daughter
Full of emotion, passion and twists and turns, which are guaranteed to keep the pages turning as you top up your tan on the beach, this summer * Our Man on the Ground *
Glossy, addictive thriller with a terrifyingly manipulative undercurrent -- Michelle Frances, author of The Girlfriend

Author Bio

Ruth Kelly is an award-winning journalist who has ghosted a string of Sunday Times top ten bestsellers - most recently The Prison Doctor, which sold over 250,000 copies, and The Governor, which went straight in at number one on the Amazon charts and number five in the Sunday Times bestseller list. The Villa is Ruth's debut thriller. She's drawn inspiration from her years working as a reporter for national newspapers as well as her experience writing for TV shows, most notably with Endemol, the creators of the original reality show - Big Brother.