The Dilemma

Knowing the truth will destroy her.
Keeping it secret will destroy him.

‘A powerful, beautifully crafted story that ratchets up the tension with every page and packs a huge emotional punch’ TM Logan, bestselling author of The Catch

It’s Livia’s 40th birthday and she’s having the party of a lifetime to make up for the wedding she never had. Everyone she loves will be there except her daughter Marnie, who’s studying abroad. But although Livia loves Marnie, she’s secretly glad she won’t be at the party. She needs to tell Adam something about their daughter but she’s waiting until the party is over so they can have this last happy time together.

Adam wants everything to be perfect for Livia so he’s secretly arranged for Marnie to come home and surprise her on her birthday. During the day, he hears some terrible news. He needs to tell Livia, because how can the party go on? But she’s so happy, so excited – and the guests are about to arrive.

The Dilemma – how far would you go to give someone you love a last few hours of happiness?

One day that will change a family forever, The Dilemma is the breathtaking, heartbreaking new novel from the international, million-copy-selling, Sunday Times bestseller, B A Paris.

Praise for The Dilemma:

‘A powerful, beautifully crafted story that ratchets up the tension with every page and packs a huge emotional punch’ TM Logan

‘A departure from B A Paris’s previous psycho-thrillers, this emotional story is gripping’ Daily Mail

‘A heartbreaking page-turner that will have you up at night reading just one more chapter’ Catherine Steadman

‘A dark family drama … builds a palpable wall of tension that leaves you desperate to find out what happens next’ Sunday Mirror

‘A beautifully written story of love and loss which will stay with me’ Louise Jensen

‘What a book… utterly unputdownable!’ Samantha King

‘A beautifully written novel that will stay with you long after you’ve turned the final page. B A Paris has a unique ability to get inside your head and stay there!’ HC Warner

“Praise for The Dilemma: 'A beautifully written story of love and loss which will stay with me' Louise Jensen 'What a book... utterly unputdownable!' Sam King 'Emotional, gripping... a truly compulsive read' KL Slater 'BA Paris is a mistress at tapping into fears you didn't even know you had. This is a poignant, thoughtful family tale with a difference.' Jane Corry 'The Dilemma is a beautifully written novel that will stay with you long after you've turned the final page. BA Paris has a unique ability to get inside your head and stay there!' HC Warner 'A heartbreaking page-turner that will have you up at night reading just one more chapter.' Catherine Steadman 'A powerful, beautifully crafted story that ratchets up the tension with every page and packs a huge emotional punch.' TM Logan 'heartbreaking, thought-provoking and utterly unputdownable' Roz Watkins Praise for B A Paris: 'An addictive new voice in suspense fiction' Sophie Hannah 'Just finished this BRILLIANT book...Clever, addictive and twisty, I couldn't sleep until I found out the truth...The twist floored me! Utterly compelling from beginning to end' Claire Douglas 'A tale of dark secrets, with mystery and intrigue building up and up to an ending with a fabulous twist. I devoured it - I couldn't turn the pages quick enough.' Mel Sherratt 'A cracking page turner with a killer twist.' Camilla Way 'An incredibly pacy, heart-pounding thriller - the twist at the end left me reeling. B A Paris does it again in this exhilarating exploration of love, jealousy and betrayal. A must read for 2018!' Phoebe Morgan 'Bring Me Back is AWESOME. That final twist!' Lisa Hall 'Bring Me Back was utterly brilliant. Couldn't put it down' Roz Watkins 'This dark deliciously twisty thriller will keep you guessing till the end.' Mel McGrath”

Praise for The Dilemma:

‘A departure from B A Paris’s previous psycho-thrillers, this emotional story is gripping’ Daily Mail

‘A dark family drama … builds a palpable wall of tension that leaves you desperate to find out what happens next’ Sunday Mirror

‘A powerful, beautifully crafted story that ratchets up the tension with every page and packs a huge emotional punch’ TM Logan

‘A heartbreaking page-turner that will have you up at night reading just one more chapter’ Catherine Steadman

‘A beautifully written story of love and loss which will stay with me’ Louise Jensen

‘What a book… utterly unputdownable!’ Samantha King

‘The Dilemma is a beautifully written novel that will stay with you long after you’ve turned the final page. B A Paris has a unique ability to get inside your head and stay there!’ HC Warner

‘Paris handles her complex, multifaceted story with aplomb, and the steady, inexorable release of information for both characters and reader is satisfying’ Financial Times

‘Master of plot twists and emotional thrillers, B A Paris strikes again … a riveting read’ OK!

‘If you loved B A Paris’s Behind Closed Doors, then you’ll love this … [B A Paris] is not afraid to push emotions to the extreme’ Woman

‘Compelling and full of suspense’ HELLO!

‘A brilliant title to debate in your book club’ Prima

'Heartbreaking, thought-provoking and utterly unputdownable' Roz Watkins

‘Emotional, gripping… a truly compulsive read’ KL Slater

‘B A Paris is a mistress at tapping into fears you didn’t even know you had. This is a poignant, thoughtful family tale with a difference’ Jane Corry

‘Dark family drama from a rising — or perhaps risen — British star of thriller writing’ Reader’s Digest

B. A. Paris is from a Franco/Irish background. She was brought up in England and moved to France where she spent some years working as a trader in an international bank before re-training as a teacher and setting up a language school with her husband. They still live in France and have five daughters.She is the author of the bestselling psychological thriller Behind Closed Doors.

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