Welcome to my stop on the I Invited Her In blog tour sponsored by TLC Book Tours! Thanks to TLC for the invitation!
About the Book:
Imagine the worst thing a friend could ever do.
This is worse.
When Mel receives an unexpected email from her oldest friend Abi, it brings back memories she thought she had buried forever. Their friendship belonged in the past. To those carefree days at university.
But Abi is in trouble and needs Mel’s help, and she wants a place to stay. Just for a few days, while she sorts things out. It’s the least Mel can do.
After all, friends look out for each other, don’t they?
I Invited Her In is a blistering tale of wanting what you can’t have, jealousy and revenge from Sunday Times bestseller Adele Parks.
Purchase Links
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My Thoughts:
Abi and Mel were the best of friends years ago, in school together, and completely inseparable until Mel got pregnant and dropped out.
It’s now over 15 years later, and the pair are living vastly different lives when they reconnect. Mel is happily married to Ben, and they have two more children together.
Abi, on the other hand, had been living in LA with her high profile long-term boyfriend only to find out he had been cheating on her all this time.
So, Abi needs a friend and seeks comfort through Mel and is invited into their home to heal.
Things then turn dark and unexpected, illustrating jealousy and revenge amongst friends has no expiration date.
I Invited Her In had several twists I didn’t expect. I loved hearing from all the different characters; it kept my interest piqued. If you’ve ever had a long-term friendship strained, it’s easy to initially connect to this story…though those dark turns are something I hope I never find relatable! 😂 Well-played, Adele Parks! Well-played!
I received a complimentary copy. All opinions are my own.
About the Author:
Adele Parks was born in Teesside, NE England. She studied English Language and Literature, at Leicester University. She published her first novel, Playing Away, in 2000; that year the Evening Standard identified Adele as one of London’s ‘Twenty Faces to Watch.’ Indeed Playing Away was the debut bestseller of 2000.
Prolific, Adele has published nine novels in nine years, including Game Over, Tell Me Something and Love Lies, all nine of her novels have been bestsellers. She’s sold over a million copies of her work in the UK but also sells throughout the world. Two of her novels (Husbands and Still Thinking of You) are currently being developed as movie scripts. Young Wives’ Tales was short listed for the Romantic Novelist Association Award 2008. She has written numerous articles and short stories for many magazines and newspapers and often appears on radio and TV talking about her work.
Since 2006 Adele has been an official spokeswoman for World Book Day and wrote a Quick Read, Happy Families as part of the celebrations of World Book Day, 2008.
Adele has spent her adult life in Italy, Botswana and London, up until two years ago when she moved to Guildford, where she now lives with her husband and son.
Connect with Adele:
Website | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram
Have you read I Invited Her In, or is it on your TBR? Happy Reading! ~ Jennifer THR
Oh, a frenemy story!! ❤
I think i've seen this on amazon… title is familiar but the cover isn't, so i'm off to investigate 😀
Great review!
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Thanks, Norrie! I think it’s US versus UK cover thing. I enjoyed this one- plenty of drama! ♥️
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Fab review I do like stories like this!
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Haha! Friends! Who’d trust ’em? 😉
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Absolutely! 😂 ♥️
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Good friends to the end …..well maybe not…enjoyed your review once again, Jennifer!
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Thanks so much, Marialyce! So true!
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Oh…I have to read this one! Seems like a juicy plot. I love books like this! 😁 Excellent review, Jen, and beautiful pic as usual! Xoxo
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Thanks so much, favorite M! It was a juicy plot! Fun and intriguing! ♥️ xoxo
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Can’t wait to start this one. Great review, Jennifer, and I too hope not to relate to this one😏
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Thanks, Jonetta! I’m SO excited to hear what you think of this one, and yes, I hope it’s something we never have to fully relate to!
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Ah, second review I have read today and I am convinced! I need to check this one out. Great review, Jennifer.
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Thanks, Diana! I think this is totally your type of suspenseful drama!
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Excellent review, blog tour, and picture, Jennifer! I cannot wait to read this thriller and added it to my tbr list. Wish I had a cup of Cocoa. Happy Reading. 🌹💕😊📚
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Thank you, Virginia! It’s such a good thriller! Aww, we need to make sure you have some cocoa! Happy week ahead! ♥️
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Oh!! I need to go to Goodreads and check this one out! Awesome review my friend! 😊🙋♀️💙
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Thanks, Sus! Yes, you do! It’s a good one! ♥️
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Ahh I was checking this book out at B&N this weekend. Sounds so suspenseful!
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It’s so suspenseful and well-done, LP! I hope you get a chance to read it!
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I’ve had a copy of this a while… I really need to get to it!
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Oh, yes, Vicki! Read it and let me know what you think! ♥️
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Sounds like I’d love it! Twisted and full of drama…count me in! Love your review, Jennifer! I hope you’re feeling better! Happy Monday. Xoxo 💖
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Thanks, Steph! I didn’t have the best day today health-wise, but I’m hoping I’m still on the upswing. This book was SO good and I had fun with it. Hope you’ve arrived safely and are already having fun! ♥️
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Ugh, I’m so sorry! It’s tough to get over it! I’m not over it yet either. I walked around Charleston for a bit today, but I got tired and had to take a nap. And this tooth is just throbbing. I’m enjoying being away (the restaurants are worth the trip alone, yum!) but wish I were home in a way. Oh well, tomorrow will hopefully be a better day! I hope today was better and you’ll be 100% soon!
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Oh so glad you like this one, I thought it was pretty darn fabulous!💕
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It really was, Berit! ♥️
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I love it when there are twists that you’re not expecting! Great review, Jenni! 🙂
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Thanks, Chrissi! It was such a fun read!
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This is why I ignore anything from “old friends” 😉
Great review sounds very Single White Female-ish!
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Gemma, I’ve always known you ahead of the curve! So true! ♥️ Thank you! YES! It does have that feel to it!
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Wonderful review! It sounds like my type of thing but a bit dark and scary.
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Thanks, Anne! It was definitely dark and captivating.
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I’m so glad you enjoyed this one! Thanks for being on the tour.
Sara @ TLC Book Tours
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It’s my pleasure, Sara! I am thankful for the opportunity!
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Lovely review Jenni! I’ve only read one Adele Parks so far but clearly need to read more. 😁
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Thanks, Beth! Yes, you do! This one was so much fun, so dark and chilling! ♥️
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Ooh, sounds interesting! I like that it kind of has a dark aspect to it.
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It definitely has a dark side to it, Angela. Lots of fun!
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