Summer Fever

Summer Fever
Kate Riordan
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Paperback
h198 x 129mm - 416pg
12 May 2022 UK
International import eta 10-19 days
9781405949989
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A hot Italian summer. Two seemingly happy couples. And one dark secret that, once spilled, could ruin them all. . . Laura' s marriage is at a crossroads. When she discovers Villa Luna Rossa, a crumbling villa in the Italian countryside, she convinces her husband Nick to embark on a new life there. But as the intense summer heat rises, Laura quickly realises that her issues with Nick haven' t been left behind. So it' s a relief when their first guests arrive - a glamorous American couple. Laura can' t help but be drawn to these strangers. As she gets closer to the couple, though, she realises that everyone at Villa Luna Rossa is hiding something. And as the summer draws to a close, no secret will be safe. . .
Sultry, sexy, and suspenseful - Summer Fever is scorched with tension. Psychologically complex characters and a beautifully evoked Italian setting make this an utterly page-turning summer read -- Lucy Clarke A sexy, sultry, immersive read -- Harriet Tyce Steamy, febrile, hypnotic. Kate Riordan is the Queen of the sexy summer psychological drama -- Tammy Cohen The characters leapt from the page, and yet they have such nuance and depth, Kate really knows how to get under their skin; and the villa and setting, that brooding Italian charm with and edge of menace. Laura, Nick, Bastian and Madison will stay with me, their relationships authentically complicated and compelling -- Amanda Reynolds A creeping, dreamlike drama unravelling in the perfect setting,Summer Fever reminds me why Kate Riordan is one of my favourite suspense writers -- Anna Bailey Intimate, intense and utterly addictive, Summer Fever is a rare treat of a novel, combining elegant writing with astute psychology and a thrilling plot. Riordan excels in drawing us close and keeping us there, witness to her characters' simmering desires and hidden betrayals, as secrets from the past begin to creep through the walls of Villa Luna Rossa. I enjoyed every minute of this beautiful story. Days after finishing it, I' m still shaking off the spell. -- Emma Stonex An emotionally rich and keenly observed novel, full of astute observations on desire and disappointment. Summer Fever is utterly compelling and transporting, with a delicious sense of ever-building unease. I loved it -- Emylia Hall Sultry, seductive and unsettlingly honest, Summer Fever explores the lies that we tell ourselves, the truths that desire blinds us to, and the bonds of friendship that can reveal them all -- Claire McGlasson This is the perfect summer read. The tension sizzles off the pages, and the sense of foreboding and danger never lets up. I devoured this feverishly, well into the early hours, wishing I was basking in the Mediterranean sun. Sexy, moreish. . . dazzlingly good -- Jack Jordan Beautifully written, totally immersive, the believable characters and stunning but menacing setting will keep you reading way after lights out -- Katie Fforde A scorching portrait of obsessive lust and a marriage in danger, in a setting that is both beautiful and hostile. I love Kate Riordan' s sharp insight into the nuances of the relationships between the four protagonists, as their moods shift and the tension rises. She creates such a detailed, immersive world, you can feel the simmering heat and repressed passion in your bones. Summer Fever is a totally addictive, moreish summer treat, like a long, cool Aperol Spritz on a sweltering day -- Gill Paul Summer Fever steams with longing and menace, and takes us on one woman' s dangerous, suspense-filled journey towards self-discovery. Kate Riordan' s magnificent prose dazzles with astute observations on the psychology of female desire, even as we hold our breath -- Jane Bailey You can practically feel the heat coming off the pages; the simmering tension in this novel is almost unbearable yet absolutely delicious. I loved it -- Jackie Kabler Praise for Kate Riordan -- : A sultry, gorgeously written and hugely atmospheric thriller with a dark, compelling mystery at its heart -- Lucy Foley Sultry, atmospheric and unsettling - a book to lose yourself in this summer -- Erin Kelly A tense psychological drama. . . terrific summer escapism * Daily Mail * Evocative, compelling, intoxicating. I loved it -- Tammy Cohen This red-hot book will have you gripped * Sun *
Kate Riordan is a writer and journalist. She is an avid reader of Daphne du Maurier and Agatha Christie, both of whom have influenced her writing. She lives in the Cotswolds, where she writes full-time. Her previous novels include The Girl In The Photograph, The Shadow Hour, The Stranger and The Heatwave, which was a Richard and Judy Book Club pick. Summer Fever is her fifth novel.
Status: Active
ISBN-13: 9781405949989
Published: 12 May 2022
Published In: United Kingdom
Imprint: Penguin Books
Publisher: Penguin Books
Format: Paperback
Height: 198mm
Width: 129mm
Spine: 25mm
Weight: 287g
Pages: 416

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