Lovely Girls
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by Margot Hunt
Publication Date: March 1, 2023
Publisher: Thomas & Mercer
Hardcover: 299 Pages
Publisher Description
In this chilling story from USA Today bestselling author Margot Hunt, a mother and daughter try to start over in an idyllic town only to get caught up in cliques, mind games…and murder.
After the sudden death of her husband, Kate Turner is looking for a fresh start for herself and her teenage daughter, Alex. They relocate to the beachside town of Shoreham, Florida, where all is not as sunny as it seems.
Although Kate makes fast friends with a trio of fellow moms, their daughters take an instant dislike to Alex, who attempts to document their bullying in her video diary. Kate brushes off Alex’s concerns―until she receives a series of chilling warnings about the clique of moms from other parents and neighbors. As it becomes harder for her to ignore the malicious undercurrent she senses among her new friends, Kate grows increasingly unsure of who to believe―and who to trust.
As small-town gossip weaves a harrowing web of jealousy, deceit, and betrayal, Kate and Alex discover that whether you’re in or out, the status quo can turn on you deadly fast.
About the author
Margot Hunt is the author of The Last Affair, For Better and Worse, and Best Friends Forever.
Read more about Margot ON HER WEBSITE
Praise
“What happens when mean girls are raised by tiger mothers.” —Kirkus Reviews
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“Mean girls grow up to be mean moms with mean daughters in this entertaining domestic thriller from Hunt… Small-town gossip and teenage angst drive the brisk plot, which is elevated by fully fleshed-out characters and a palpable realism. Hunt remains a writer to watch.” —Publishers Weekly
“I couldn’t turn the pages fast enough—mean girls, mean moms, the new girl in town, capped off by a superb mystery…Margot Hunt has such a deft hand with the clues that you’ll never see it coming.” —J. T. Ellison, New York Times bestselling author
“When a body washes up on a Florida beach, anyone could be the killer—or the victim—in a town where the girls are raised to be ruthless and the mothers will stop at nothing to protect them. Pages turn themselves in this deliciously devious tale!” —Wendy Walker, International bestselling author