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Violence
Some
Thriller danger and some violence; a stalking element builds
Language
Barely any
Mild language
Sexual Content
Some
Marital infidelity is central to the plot; adult relationships
Substance Use
Barely any
Social drinking among affluent characters
Emotional Intensity
A lot
Marital manipulation and gaslighting, a therapist who breaks professional boundaries, secrets with deadly stakes
What this book is about
Marissa and Matthew Bishop are the golden couple — successful, beautiful, seemingly happy. When Marissa's affair threatens to destroy everything, they turn to Avery Chambers, a therapist who has been stripped of her license but has unorthodox methods that actually work. Told from three perspectives, this propulsive thriller explores what secrets a marriage can survive and how far a therapist will go when she gets too close.
Notes for sensitive readers
Reader-flagged moments and themes that may affect your experience.
infidelity as central plot
therapist-patient ethical violations
psychological manipulation in marriage
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