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One sunny August afternoon, the residents of Cedar Close throw their annual summer barbecue. Children play in the cherry-tree lined street, tables are laden with food, and the wine is flowing. For Laurie Mills, it�s her first time meeting the neighbours. And it�s the first time she discovers her husband Robert is having an affair. Cedar Close has always been a nice place to live � a quiet suburban street where everyone looks out for one another and bad things don�t happen. Until late one evening, when Robert Mills is found dead in his bedroom. Downstairs, in their beautiful kitchen, his wife Laurie sits alone in the dark with her head in her hands. She can�t remember the last few hours, but she knows she didn�t kill Robert. The trouble is, no-one believes her� An utterly gripping page-turner about the dark secrets that lie behind closed doors. Perfect for fans of JP Delaney�s The Girl Before and Gone Girl, The Couple on Cedar Close will keep you reading late into the night. What readers are saying about Anna-Lou�s books: �Highly addictive�this really is a page-turner of a read that will leave you wanting more.� Brew and Books �Wow this is easily one of the best books I have read this year. I feel like I have been inside the head of a psychopath and I now know what makes them tick!...The book was fast paced and engaging and kept me turning pages unable to put the book down. It was shocking and dark but also had times of bright compassion and empathy. The balance of dark and light was excellent.� Bonnie�s Book Talk �This was a very fast paced and extremely well written thriller with some interesting characters � It was very hard to put down!� The Book Nurse �A chilling case that had me pounding through the pages. Can't wait to read more.� By The Letter Book Reviews �This book adds more than just murder and mayhem, it also gives you mystery and psychological insights to the killer that interest and even tugs at your heartstrings a tad�! This book will grab you and drag you through to the end leaving you wanting more from this author!� Consumer Reviewer �I was drawn in right from the very start of the book� I raced through�desperate to know how it would end.� Go Buy the Book �Fabulous book�Grips you and doesn't let go.� Consumer Reviewer �Brilliant! From the electrifying first chapter, this book had me hooked and I could not put it down until I had got to the end. This writer is assured and delivers a perfect mystery. Original and compelling, this story stands out, in a league of its own. I loved this book from beginning to end and cannot wait for her next.� Renita D�Silva 'An utterly amazing story that I am still shaking my head over hours after I finished the last word.' Keeper Bookshelf �Simply stunning and has left me with a huge book hangover that will take a considerable amount of time to cure. It has an incredible pace packed full of twists and turns�go and buy it now.� Shaz's Book Blog �Easily one of the best books I have read this year�a fast paced, engaging read, by an exceptionally talented author� a spectacular and intriguing story.� Rachel�s Random Reads �This is a fast-paced, action packed read that held my attention the whole way through� full of drama, revenge, twists and turns� Rea�s Book Reviews �Totally absorbing and incredibly fantastic. It left me breathless, and is one I truly recommend'. Postcard Reviews �One of those rare things: a faultless novel...pure, unadulterated excitement...' Book Addict Shaun (less)

One sunny August afternoon, the residents of Cedar Close throw their annual summer barbecue. Children play in the cherry-tree lined street, tables are laden with food, and the wine is flowing. For Laurie Mills, it�s her first time meeting (…more)