<p><b>&lsquo;A deliciously addictive thriller that will hook you in like the best &ndash; and scariest &ndash; reality TV show you&rsquo;ve ever seen&rsquo; &ndash; TM Logan, author of <i>The Holiday</i> and <i>The Mother</i> </b><br><br><b>Death and mayhem erupt on an exclusive island as it plays host to a reality television show like no other . . . From bestselling author Ruth Kelly, <i>The Villa</i> is an electrifying summer read, perfect for fans of Lucy Foley and Catherine Cooper.</b><br><br><b>A Villa in Paradise</b><br><br>It&rsquo;s destined to be the ultimate reality TV show. Ten contestants. A luxurious villa on a private island. Every moment streamed live to a global audience who have total control over those competing for the cash prize.<br><br><b>A Journalist Undercover</b><br><br>Reporter Laura is told to get the inside scoop on her fellow contestants. But once the games begin, she soon finds herself at the mercy of a ruthless producer willing to do anything to increase viewer numbers.<br><br><b>A Reality Show to Die For</b><br><br>There is more to every contestant than meets the eye, including Laura. They all have secrets they&rsquo;d like to keep buried, and the pressure in paradise quickly reaches boiling point. How far will the contestants go to secure audience votes? And would somebody really kill to win?<br><br><b>'A scorching, smouldering, turbo-charged cocktail of sun, sex and secrets' &ndash; Veronica Henry</b><br><br><b>Readers are loving <i>The Villa</i>:</b><br><br>'This is such a good book! SO relevant for these times when we are immersed in reality TV. It is a fantastically entertaining story, but also has something of the cautionary tale in it too' 5* reader review<br><br>'A thoroughly enjoyable novel that works extremely well on a variety of levels. I will be watching out for Ruth Kelly's next offering with eager anticipation' 5* reader review<br><br>'This was a really addictive read! One to devour on a sunlounger but making sure you keep a beady eye on your surroundings' 5* reader review</p>