The Favorite Daughter by Kaira Rouda

The Favorite Daughter by Kaira Rouda

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The Favorite Daughter by Kaira Rouda

"An exceptional psychological thriller." -- Publishers Weekly, STARRED review

Fans of B.A. Paris and Shari Lapena will love this gripping novel of psychological suspense set in an upscale Southern California community by USA Today bestselling author Kaira Rouda.

The perfect home. The perfect family. The perfect lie.

Jane Harris lives in a sparkling home in an oceanfront gated community in Orange County. It's a place that seems too beautiful to be touched by sadness. But exactly one year ago, Jane's oldest daughter, Mary, died in a tragic accident and Jane has been grief-stricken ever since. Lost in a haze of anti-depressants, she's barely even left the house. Now that's all about to change.

It's time for Jane to reclaim her life and her family. Jane's husband, David, has planned a memorial service for Mary and three days later, their youngest daughter, Betsy, graduates high school. Yet as Jane reemerges into the world, it's clear her family has changed without her. Her husband has been working long days--and nights--at the office. Her daughter seems distant, even secretive. And her beloved Mary was always such a good girl--dutiful and loving. But does someone know more about Mary, and about her last day, than they've revealed?

The bonds between mothers and daughters, and husbands and wives should never be broken. But you never know how far someone will go to keep a family together...



A PopSugar Best Book of Spring!

"Will hit you right in the heart" -- Bustle

"Leaves you wanting more." -- Liv Constantine, author of the national bestseller The Last Mrs. Parrish

"A smart, wickedly plotted psychological thriller brimming with dark surprises" -- Heather Gudenkauf, New York Times bestselling author

"Intense, creepy, and classic Rouda. A chilling story, told so well. Don't miss it!" -- J. T. Ellison, New York Times bestselling author

"B.A. Paris and Shari Lapena fans will fall head over heels for this suspenseful psychological thriller set in an upscale Southern California community." -- PopSugar

"The Gone Girl-style domestic suspense novel follows Jane, a narcissistic perfectionist dealing with the death of her daughter." -- Washington Post

"Rouda's portrayal of Jane is fabulously compelling and darkly hilarious...The resolution is satisfying, but the ride is so diabolically twisted and entertaining that readers will be sorry when it come to a stop." -- Shelf Awareness

"No one creates a narcissist like Rouda.... A wow read that will have you floored." -- Bookstr

Kaira Rouda is a bestselling novelist and entrepreneur. She is currently working on her next novel while living in Southern California with her husband and four children. Follow her on Twitter, Facebook, or her website, KairaRouda.com. Rouda has won a number of prizes for her writing, including the Indie Excellence Award for Women's Fiction, the USA Book Awards for Women's Fiction, and the Writer's Digest International Book Awards for Mainstream Fiction (Honorable Mention). Rouda is the author of the best-selling and award-winning business book REAL YOU INCORPORATED: 8 Fundamentals for Women Entrepreneurs, in addition to her fiction work.

SKU Unavailable
ISBN 13 9781525806421
ISBN 10 1525806424
Title The Favorite Daughter
Author Kaira Rouda
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Graydon House
Year published 2021-03-09
Number of pages 336
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.