"One of the best thrillers of the year"- The New York Times "The book is many things: a crime
story a psychological study a blueprint for how and when to mete out information in a
thriller. But most of all it is an inquiry into the mysteries of marriage and commitment and
into what we owe our spouses and one another." -- The New York Times Book Review Prepare
yourself for a thrilling addictive novel about marriage betrayal and the secrets that push
us to the edge in this next book from the bestselling author of The Good Sister and The Younger
Wife. Picture a lovely cottage on a cliff with sloping lawns walking paths and beautiful
flowers. It's Gabe and Pippa Gerard's dream home in a sleepy coastal town. But their perfect
house hides something sinister. The tall cliffs have become a popular spot for people to end
their lives. Over the past several months Gabe comes to their rescue literally talking them
off the ledge. Until one day he doesn't. When Pippa discovers Gabe knew the victim the
questions spiral. . . .Did the victim jump? Was she pushed? And would Gabe the love of Pippa's
life her soulmate . . . lie? As the perfect façade of their marriage begins to crack the
deepest and darkest secrets begin to unravel. Because sometimes the most convincing lies are
the ones we tell ourselves.