Alpha Female : A wickedly funny, deliciously dark psychological thriller - Carrie Hughes

Alpha Female : A wickedly funny, deliciously dark psychological thriller - Carrie Hughes

Carrie Hughes

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Published 26 November 2026

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  • Pages · 384 pages
  • Publication Date · 26/11/2026
  • Genre · Crime & mystery
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Two friends-turned-enemies. One dangerous secret. May the best woman win... She used to be your best friend. Then she was your worst enemy. Now your teenage son is dating her daughter, who, along with her mother, is turning him against you. Your old friend knows your darkest secret - and she won't hesitate to use it against you. How far will you go to keep her away from your son? And in the battle to come out on top, can you use dirty tactics but still stay clean? A darkly humorous thriller about Queen Bees and toxic female friendship that fans of Katy Brent and Bella Mackie will adore. Readers are loving Alpha Female: `Absolutely UNHINGED, and I mean that in the best possible way. This book was wild, messy, and completely addictive.' Reader review`This is a wild ride. I was totally gripped the whole time.' Reader review `The pacing kept me flying through the pages, and I loved how twisted and entertaining the whole thing became.' Reader review `I absolutely loved this! The dark humour Carrie weaves into her books was on top form.Couldn't put it down!' Reader review `I flew through this one and loved every twisted minute of it.' Reader review

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