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It seems at first that this contemporary thriller will follow a predictable path. Unstable young intern eagerly steps into the producer role when the handsome screenwriter's pregnant wife goes on leave. But wait. Emma is freakishly familiar with the couple's work and is definitely hiding something. New mum Carrie is not wrong to think that Emma is spending too much time trying to make herself indispensable. And reluctant dad Adrian's not wrong to acknowledge that Emma's script doctoring is making his work much better. What's behind Emma's desire to get close to the power couple? Another solid psychological thriller from Frances, herself a former script editor and producer.--Karen Keefe Copyright 2018 Booklist

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British author Frances follows her well-received debut, 2018's The Girlfriend, with an outstanding psychological thriller that focuses on the everyday details of the life of a successful career woman. TV producer Carrie and her script writer husband, Adrian Hill, long ago decided on a childless life. Then, at 42, Carrie discovers she's pregnant, much to Adrian's annoyance. Months later, with the birth of baby Rory approaching, Carrie realizes she needs a temporary assistant during her maternity leave. She hires 24-year-old Emma, a bright, attractive, ambitious script editor who soon comes to worship Carrie. Or is it Carrie's job she worships? Emma works so well with Adrian, her ideas become indispensable to him. And because Rory is too distracting, the two frequently work together at the family beach house. Carrie's suspicious, and she finds Emma snooping in their London house. And Adrian later discovers Emma searching the beach house. Frances, who keeps the suspense high as the action accelerates toward the shattering finale, reinforces her position as a writer to watch. Agent: Markus Hoffmann, Regal Hoffmann & Assoc. (Feb.) © Copyright PWxyz, LLC. All rights reserved.