Natalie Barelli

She's a liar. She's a stalker. She's in your house. When Claire sees Hannah Wilson at an exclusive Manhattan hair salon, it's like a knife slicing through barely healed scars. It may have been ten years since Claire last saw Hannah, but she has thought of her every day, and not in a good way. So Claire does what anyone would do in her position—she stalks her. Hannah is now Mrs. Carter, living the charmed life that should have been Claire's. It's the life Claire used to have, before Hannah came along and took it all away from her. Back then, Claire was a happy teenager with porcelain skin and long, wavy blond hair. Now she's an overweight, lazy drunk with hair the color of compost and skin to match. Which is why when Hannah advertises for a housekeeper, Claire is confident she can apply and not be recognized. And since she has time on her hands, revenge on her mind, and a talent for acting… Because what better way to seek retribution—and redress—than from within the beautiful Mrs. Hannah Carter's own home? Except that it's not just Claire who has secrets. Everyone in that house seems to have something to hide. And now, there's no way out.

A twisted psychological thriller

The Housekeeper

“Thank you,” I say sweetly when she tells me I’m lucky to have such a beautiful family. But I want to tell her it’s not just luck. A family is like a fortress you have to defend all the time. You can’t relax because there’s always someone looking for a breach, always someone trying to get in. Someone just like her… When I arrive unannounced at my husband’s studio in need of a shoulder to cry on after hearing that my best student, Alex, has died, I see a pair of wineglasses drying by the sink and my deepest fear is confirmed: my husband is having an affair. Most women would fall to their knees in tears and throw him out of the house–but I just can’t bring myself to do it. Instead, I go home and cook a healthy dinner for our children, walk the dog and unload the dishwasher without complaint. I will make him see that I’m still the woman he married; attractive, successful, the glue that holds our perfect family together. I need this marriage to work to protect a terrible secret of my own, something that would destroy everything I’ve already sacrificed so much for. But when the police arrive at my door asking questions about Alex’s death that I can’t answer, and threatening text messages start appearing on my phone, I know that someone close has been watching me very carefully. The truth is, there are three people in my marriage, but only one of them is deadly… An absolutely gripping psychological thriller with a twist that will knock you sideways, perfect for anyone left hungry for more after The Girl on the Train, The Wife Between Us or The Other Wife. Everyone is talking about Unfaithful: ‘Wow just wow!! Nail-biting and suspenseful in the best way possible! What a ride!… I devoured this book in one sitting… I could feel my adrenaline surging through my veins the closer I got to the end. I was having palpitations with every twist!’ Mrs Leifs, 5 stars ‘WOW, where to even begin? I LOVED this book… I did NOT expect that ending… I was gripped right from the very first page… I could not put it down… YOU WILL LOVE this book… one of my favourite books of 2020.’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars ‘Holy-freaking hell!… tense, sharp, dark, twisty and final revelation that I honestly did not expect… a delicious sucker punch!… I loved it!… your mind will be blown!’ Nulifer Ozmekik ‘What a ride! I LOVED it! I loved the plot, I loved the characters and I LOVED the ending! Highly recommend!’ Goodreads reviewer ‘I read this book in 24 hours, waking up on a Friday morning with my kindle on top of my face I immediately started reading again… Seductive, sexy, shocking… so many crazy twists in this book… 5 huge stars… I literally could not put it down.’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars Readers love Natalie Barelli: ‘OH. MY. WOW. What a fantastic book!… steal it, buy it, borrow it or do whatever you need to do to make this book your next great read!… I promise you will not be disappointed!’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars ‘Awesome!! I finished it in 24 hours… pure edge-of-your-seat suspense, along with crazy “wtf” moments… keeps you flipping pages, with an ending that you absolutely will NOT see coming.’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars ‘OMG!!!!!… My heart was pounding! What a page-turner!!!’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars

An unputdownable and absolutely gripping psychological thriller

Unfaithful

Molly: A child who went missing fifteen years ago. Missing Molly: A new true crime podcast looking for her. Rachel: A young woman who knows exactly what happened to Molly Forster, and she's never telling anyone. Ever.

Missing Molly

Beatrice Johnson Greene, a bestselling crime writer, has an unusual favor to ask. When a chance encounter brings Emma Fern into her life, she thinks she's found just the person for the job. Soon Beatrice will wish they'd never met. For Emma, desperate to please, it's an offer she can't refuse. All she has to do is lend her name to Beatrice's next novel, her first in a new genre. But when the book becomes a huge triumph, Emma finds herself the toast of the literary world. From nobody to somebody without writing a word. It's her first taste of success, and now Emma wants more. This is her masterpiece, after all. It says so on the cover. Only Beatrice knows the truth. And surely there's a solution to that. Revised edition: This edition of Until I Met Her includes editorial revisions.

Until I Met Her

If only she'd said no... Katherine knew she’d had too many drinks, but they were only going a short distance. And as Eve pointed out, it was late, there was no traffic anyway... But Katherine would give anything to turn back the clock. If anyone ever found out about the accident, it would ruin her life. But no one needs to know because Eve was there too, and she’s going to help make it all go away. Except something's not quite right with Eve, and by the time Katherine realizes that… It's too late.

A chilling psychological thriller

The Accident

She thought they had the perfect marriage... Tamra never dreamed she would marry someone like Mike Mitchell: handsome, rich, a wonderful husband… until she finds out that Mike is having an affair. But Hell hath no fury like a woman scorned, and Mike Mitchell should have remembered that before he made a fool of her. Because Tamra knows something about Mike. Something he did. Something evil. And she was prepared to carry the secret to her grave Not anymore To make matters worse, Mike’s daughter Madison has come to stay for a few days, and Madison doesn’t like Tamra. Well, that's too bad, because Tamra doesn’t have time to argue. She’s too busy ruining Mike’s life while remaining–on the surface at least–the perfect, loyal wife But when Tamra's plan spirals out of control, she finds that things are not what they seem. And now, it's too late.

A gripping psychological thriller with a twist

The Loyal Wife

"Emma Fern has won at life: she’s a prize-winning author and she’s blissfully happy with her husband, Jim. It wasn’t an easy rise to the top, but Emma knows you can’t achieve success without sacrifice. The trouble is, Jim knows that too. As her literary triumph starts to fade into the past, Emma comes under pressure to write a second bestseller. But her big secret is that she didn’t write the first one. She’s a fraud, and the only people who ever knew the truth are...no longer a problem."--Page [4] of cover.

After He Killed Me

Your ex-wife didn’t leave you because of me. She didn’t abandon her little girl because of a couple of love notes in your jeans pocket. She left because she’s twisted, and she wanted to punish you. And she’s not finished yet. You have to believe me. If you don’t, there’s no knowing what she’ll do next… Becoming a stepmother is the best thing that ever happened to me. My favorite part of every day is picking Charlie up from school, watching her little rucksack bounce behind her as she skips over for a hug. I love the feel of those thin freckled arms around my waist. After a few rocky months of panic attacks when her mother deserted her, Charlie is flourishing. But the day Charlie’s mother Bronwyn returns without warning—showering Charlie with gifts and making promises she can’t keep—fear ripples through me. When I raise my concerns, no one wants to listen. I know I sound like the jealous new wife, but nothing is more important to me than Charlie’s safety. Me and Bronwyn have history. We both have dark secrets in our past, and I know the dangerous lengths she will go to get what she wants. But Bronwyn doesn’t know me as well as I know her. She doesn’t know just how far I will go to protect that little girl… A completely gripping and totally addictive psychological thriller that will send shivers down your spine. Fans of The Girl on the Train, The Wife Between Us or The Other Wife will devour this twisty page-turner in one sitting! Everyone is talking about Unforgivable: “OMG, my head has not stopped spinning… amazing… from the first letter until the last full stop. 5 stars!” B for Bookreview, 5 stars “Absolutely on the edge of my seat until the last page.” Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars “This dark, devious, dishful book was like eating a midnight snack of the last slice of your favorite cake. The thrills, suspense and endless cat and mouse games keep you intrigued from start to finish. And don't get me started on that ending. Fluffers! I think I need a piece of my GOOD chocolate after this!” Goodreads reviewer “I started this by the pool on a Sunday, and I did not go inside until I was finished. Make sure you clear you day for this one! It’s truly the definition of unputdownable.” @cabingirlreads, 5 stars “I lost track of time. One minute it was breakfast then all of a sudden it was time for dinner… What more could you ask for in a book?” Goodreads reviewer, 4 stars “A really fantastic rollercoaster of a book. So easy to read and so gripping… I finished it in a day!” Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars “Unputdownable! All the stars… read, read, read.” Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars “Once you start you don’t stop until you finish.” Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars “A page-turner that will have you staying up WAY too late to finish… grabs you and won't let you go!” Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars “Well, where do I start? This was a hell of a ride… Loved it.” Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars “5 SOLID STARS! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟” Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars

An absolutely unputdownable psychological thriller

Unforgivable

(Large print edition) When Hannah Wilson hires Claire as her new housekeeper, she has no idea they share a past. But it's not just Claire who has secrets. Everyone in that house seems to have something to hide.

A Twisted Psychological Thriller

A Chilling Psychological Thriller

Accident

When Alex - Anna's best and brightest PhD student - tells her he doesn't want her listed as co-author on his research paper, she's angry, but also concerned for him. Then he jumps to his death right in front of her. Fearful of becoming a suspect, Anna hides everything - her visit to his apartment, what she witnessed, and her knowledge of Alex's intention to publish alone. Arriving unannounced at her husband Luis's studio, she finds nobody there. But two elegant wineglasses are, sitting on the drying rack.Luis must be having an affair. Anna won't confront or leave him. She needs this marriage to work to protect a terrible secret of her own.But when the police start asking her questions she can't answer, and threatening texts are sent to her phone, she realises that someone has been watching her very closely indeed...

Your ex-wife didn't leave you because of me. She didn't abandon her little girl because of a couple of love notes in your jeans pocket. She left because she's twisted, and she wanted to punish you. And she's not finished yet. You have to believe me. If you don't, there's no knowing what she'll do next... Becoming a stepmother is the best thing that ever happened to me. My favorite part of every day is picking Charlie up from school, watching her little rucksack bounce behind her as she skips over for a hug. I love the feel of those thin freckled arms around my waist. After a few rocky months of panic attacks when her mother deserted her, Charlie is flourishing. But the day Charlie's mother Bronwyn returns without warning-showering Charlie with gifts and making promises she can't keep-fear ripples through me. When I raise my concerns, no one wants to listen. I know I sound like the jealous new wife, but nothing is more important to me than Charlie's safety. Me and Bronwyn have history. We both have dark secrets in our past, and I know the dangerous lengths she will go to get what she wants. But Bronwyn doesn't know me as well as I know her. She doesn't know just how far I will go to protect that little girl... A completely gripping and totally addictive psychological thriller that will send shivers down your spine. Fans of The Girl on the Train, The Wife Between Us or The Other Wife will devour this twisty page-turner in one sitting! Everyone is talking about Unforgivable: "I was absolutely on the edge of my seat until the last page." Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars "OMG, my head has not stopped spinning yet... amazing... from the first letter until the last full stop. 5 stars!" B for Bookreview, 5 stars "This dark, devious, dishful book was like eating a midnight snack of the last slice of your favorite cake. The thrills, suspense and endless cat and mouse games keep you intrigued from start to finish. And don't get me started on that ending. Fluffers! I think I need a piece of my GOOD chocolate after this!" Goodreads reviewer Readers adore Natalie Barelli: 'Wow just wow!! Nail-biting and suspenseful in the best way possible! What a ride!... I devoured this book in one sitting... I could feel my adrenaline surging through my veins the closer I got to the end. I was having palpitations with every twist!' Mrs Leifs, 5 stars 'WOW, where to even begin? I LOVED this book... I did NOT expect that ending... I was gripped right from the very first page... I

An Absolutely Unputdownable Psychological Thriller

I lie a lot. Little lies, big lies, whatever. All I’m doing is applying an Instagram filter to my life. Everybody does it. I do it because there’s nothing remotely interesting about me. Unless you count the fact that I’m a psychopath. To be fair, I haven't killed anyone in almost ten years, so I prefer to think of myself as a recovering psychopath. Rose Dunmore may not have killed anyone lately, but that could be about to change. Because as she walks past a bookstore on a sunny afternoon, something about the book in the window makes her stop. It's the familiar title: Diary of an Octopus. And it may not be her name on the cover, but when she rushes inside and opens it to the first page, she knows. It’s her old teenage diary. It’s also her worst nightmare come true. Rose knows exactly how the person claiming to be the author of this surprise bestseller — a social media influencer named Emily Harper — came to have Rose’s diary in her possession. But Rose doesn’t care about that. She just wants it back. Because while some details didn’t make it in Emily Harper’s version, it won’t be long before someone out there recognizes the story. And when they do, they’ll know what Rose did all these years ago. Rose will do whatever it takes to get her diary back. A little stalking, a lot of lying, and if necessary… Well. Whatever it takes. Let’s just leave it at that.

An absolutely gripping psychological thriller

Finders Keepers

"Thank you," I say sweetly when she tells me I'm lucky to have such a beautiful family. But I want to tell her it's not just luck. A family is like a fortress you have to defend all the time. You can't relax because there's always someone looking for a breach, always someone trying to get in. Someone just like her... When I arrive unannounced at my husband's studio in need of a shoulder to cry on after hearing that my best student, Alex, has died, I see a pair of wineglasses drying by the sink and my deepest fear is confirmed: my husband is having an affair. Most women would fall to their knees in tears and throw him out of the house-but I just can't bring myself to do it. Instead, I go home and cook a healthy dinner for our children, walk the dog and unload the dishwasher without complaint. I will make him see that I'm still the woman he married; attractive, successful, the glue that holds our perfect family together. I need this marriage to work to protect a terrible secret of my own, something that would destroy everything I've already sacrificed so much for. But when the police arrive at my door asking questions about Alex's death that I can't answer, and threatening text messages start appearing on my phone, I know that someone close has been watching me very carefully. The truth is, there are three people in my marriage, but only one of them is deadly... An absolutely gripping psychological thriller with a twist that will knock you sideways, perfect for anyone left hungry for more after The Girl on the Train, The Wife Between Us or The Other Wife. Everyone is talking about Unfaithful 'Wow just wow!! Nail-biting and suspenseful in the best way possible! What a ride!... I devoured this book in one sitting... I could feel my adrenaline surging through my veins the closer I got to the end. I was having palpitations with every twist!' Mrs Leifs, 5 stars

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