Prepare to be utterly seduced by this gloriously immersive summer read. Secrets, revelations and twists aplenty! -- Lesley Kara, author of The Rumour

It's only 5th January and I'm pretty sure I've just finished one of the best thrillers I'll read this year -- Emma Curtis, author of One Little Mistake

With a to-die-for setting and elegant prose, this scorcher is a must-have holiday read -- Fiona Cummins, author of When I Was Ten

Propulsive read which delivers a real punch. Coercive friendships in '89 and now are dissected with skill by Nikki Smith in this cautionary tale. I could not look away! -- Amanda Reynolds, author of Close to Me

A truly gripping tale packed with sun, secrets, toxic allegiances and shocking revelations, this novel is sure to grace many a sunlounger this summer -- Caz Frear, author of Sweet Little Lies

Perfect reading for a sun lounger - Daily Mail --This text refers to the paperback edition.

Nikki Smith studied English Literature at Birmingham University before pursuing a career in finance. Following a 'now or never' moment, she applied for a Curtis Brown Creative writing course where she started writing her first novel. She lives near Guildford with her husband, two teenage daughters and a cat who thinks she's a dog. Nikki is the author of All In Her Head and Look What You Made Me Do, both of which have been optioned for TV. The Beach Party is her third novel. --This text refers to the paperback edition.