Front cover of The Perfect Wedding by Tess Mackey, paperback

The Perfect Wedding - Tess Mackey

Tess Mackey

£9.99
  • Pages · 352 pages
  • Publication Date · 21/05/2026
  • Genre · Thriller / suspense
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The plot twist slapped me across the face so hard I couldn't control my breathing' ★★★★★ Netgalley reviewer 'If you think you've read every possible twist in a psychological thriller. think again' ★★★★★ Netgalley reviewer 'My heart was pounding'★★★★★ Netgalley reviewer A torn-up bride. Louise's wedding day is supposed to be the best of her life, but her daily battle with chronic pain and paranoia provides a stark reminder of the past she barely escaped. A cheating groom. The groom is also suffering from more than wedding day jitters - he's in love with the maid of honour and must decide between jilting his bride or continuing to live a lie. The biggest day of their lives. Once their vows are uttered, neither the bride nor groom can keep their secrets contained. And when Louise stumbles across a freshly-dead body in the hotel grounds, she realises her terrifying past was impossible to flee all along. Suspenseful and perfectly plotted, you won't guess the twist in this masterful crime thriller, perfect for fans of Freida McFadden, Lisa Jewell and Adele Parks. 'A masterpiece of thrilling fiction' ★★★★★ Netgalley reviewer 'This was hard to put down. So many twists and turns' ★★★★★ Netgalley reviewer 'Fast paced, captivating and filled with twists' ★★★★★ Netgalley reviewer 'I cannot recommend The Perfect Wedding highly enough. It is a thrilling, character-driven mystery that I encourage everyone to add to their reading list' ★★★★★ Netgalley reviewer 'A fast paced read that has you easily turning pages and wanting to know more with each new bit you read' ★★★★★ Netgalley reviewer

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