The Night Before Christmas

<p><strong>It was all happy families. Until she arrived...</strong></p><p></p><p>As the car pulls up to my husband <strong>Dominic</strong>'s family home the night before Christmas I suppress a shudder. I've never felt welcome here. His parents make it clear I'm a poor comparison to his perfect first wife <strong>Carla</strong>. But I'm determined to lean into the festive cheer.</p><p></p><p>Until Dominic's mother bustles into our bedroom and blindsides me: 'You won't mind will you. Carla is coming for the holidays. She's still one of the family and she can't get home because of the storm.' My eyes widen - did she and Carla plan this on purpose? I know Dominic won't stand up to his parents. Apart from marrying me I guess - with my past I wasn't exactly what his family wanted. But then I see the smallest hint of satisfaction cross his face. <strong>Did he know about this too?</strong></p><p> </p><p> When Carla arrives arms laden with presents her beautiful smile doesn't fool me. And with the howling snowstorm promising days of ice-white isolation we're stuck here. And it's quickly clear that not only does she want Dominic back she wants me gone. Forever...</p><p> </p><p> But while we sip mulled wine and unwrap our gifts carols merrily playing in the background I hide a secret smile. None of them know that I'm far far tougher than they give me credit for. I've survived before.<strong> And if I have to I would kill to survive again even if it is Christmas...</strong></p><p></p><p><strong>This tense twisted and utterly gripping festive psychological thriller is filled with deadly family secrets hiding in plain sight. Perfect for fans of Daniel Hurst <em>The Housemaid</em> and Lisa Jewell. </strong></p><p></p><p><strong>*Previously published as <em>His Ex-Wife</em>*</strong></p><p></p><p><strong>What readers are saying about <em>The Night Before Christmas</em>:</strong></p><p></p><p>'⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐+⭐... <strong>Holy cow!</strong> I mean <strong>Oh Wow!</strong> <strong>My heart was pounding so hard that I could hear it! </strong>Seriously this is <strong>a must-read</strong>! <strong>BOOM!</strong>' Goodreads reviewer <strong>⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐</strong></p><p></p><p>'<strong>BOOM</strong>... <strong>Spectacular</strong>... <strong>I grew more and more addicted</strong> and <strong>absolutely struggled to pull myself away</strong>... Completely <strong>gripping</strong>.' <em>Jessica's Book Biz</em> <strong>⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐</strong></p><p></p><p>'<strong>Absolutely brilliant</strong>... <strong>I binge read this book </strong>within 2 days... <strong>I didn't want it to end</strong>... Had me <strong>gripped</strong>... <strong>WOW</strong>. <strong>Fabulous</strong>... <strong>Huge 5 star</strong> <strong>book</strong>.' <em>Smiths BookWorms</em> <strong>⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐</strong></p><p></p><p>'<strong>An absolute corker</strong>... <strong>I loved it!</strong>... Everything you could possibly want in one book... So many twists... I <strong>could not put this book down</strong>... <strong>Finished it in the early hours</strong> as I had to know how it was going to end.' <em>Dee Groocock</em> <strong>⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐</strong></p><p></p><p><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(15 17 17 1)>'</span><strong>Oh my goodness what a book it is!</strong>... <strong>Had me gripped</strong> until the very last page - I was very reluctant to put it down...<strong> Kept me up til the early hours</strong>... <strong>Cancel any plans you may have before you start </strong>this book<strong> </strong>is all I'll say!<strong> 5 stars from me.</strong>' Goodreads reviewer <strong>⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐</strong></p>