The Perfect Ruin: A Riveting New Psychological Thriller
Jul 2021 · Dafina
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A thrilling new novel of lies, deception, and revenge from the bestselling author, perfect for fans of B.A. Paris and Joshilyn Jackson! The glamour of Miami has a dark side in this twisting story where nothing is what it seems, as one wronged woman seeks to destroy the seemingly perfect life of one of the city’s most revered socialites.
“A shocking, sensual thriller with sharp twists.” —Tarryn Fisher, New York Times bestselling author of The Wives
"Twisty and impossible to put down! 10/10 recommend." —Claire Contreras, New York Times bestselling author
“I was hooked from the very first twist.” —Alessandra Torre, New York Times bestselling author of Every Last Secret
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A brutal tragedy ended Ivy Hill’s happy family and childhood. Now in her twenties and severely troubled, she barely has a life—or much to live for. Until the day she discovers the name of the woman who destroyed her world: Lola Maxwell—the mega-wealthy socialite with a heart, Miami’s beloved “first lady” of charity. Accomplished, gorgeous, and oh-so-caring, Lola has the best of everything—and doesn’t deserve any of it. So it’s only right that Ivy take it all away . . .
Little by little, Ivy infiltrates Lola’s elite circle, becomes her new best friend—and plays Lola’s envious acquaintances and hangers-on against her. But seducing Lola’s handsome, devoted surgeon husband turns into a passionate dream Ivy suddenly can’t control. And soon, an insidious someone will twist Ivy’s revenge into a nightmare of deception, secrets, and betrayal that Ivy may not wake up from . . .
“An ideal summer read.”
—Booklist, STARRED REVIEW
“This fast-paced and incredibly entertaining book is perfect for devouring by the poolside.”
—Off the Shelf
“A shocking, sensual thriller with sharp twists.” —Tarryn Fisher, New York Times bestselling author of The Wives
"Twisty and impossible to put down! 10/10 recommend." —Claire Contreras, New York Times bestselling author
“I was hooked from the very first twist.” —Alessandra Torre, New York Times bestselling author of Every Last Secret
Book Riot Best Summer 2021 Thrillers
BiblioLifestyle Most Anticipated Summer 2021 Thrillers, Mysteries, And Suspense Novels
Publishers Marketplace BUZZ BOOKS Selection
BookBub Best Thrillers and Mysteries Coming Out This Summer
A brutal tragedy ended Ivy Hill’s happy family and childhood. Now in her twenties and severely troubled, she barely has a life—or much to live for. Until the day she discovers the name of the woman who destroyed her world: Lola Maxwell—the mega-wealthy socialite with a heart, Miami’s beloved “first lady” of charity. Accomplished, gorgeous, and oh-so-caring, Lola has the best of everything—and doesn’t deserve any of it. So it’s only right that Ivy take it all away . . .
Little by little, Ivy infiltrates Lola’s elite circle, becomes her new best friend—and plays Lola’s envious acquaintances and hangers-on against her. But seducing Lola’s handsome, devoted surgeon husband turns into a passionate dream Ivy suddenly can’t control. And soon, an insidious someone will twist Ivy’s revenge into a nightmare of deception, secrets, and betrayal that Ivy may not wake up from . . .
“An ideal summer read.”
—Booklist, STARRED REVIEW
“This fast-paced and incredibly entertaining book is perfect for devouring by the poolside.”
—Off the Shelf
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4 reviews
Sofia Almiroudis
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August 6, 2021
Revenge....... It consumes you and in the end destroys you. Ivy was 14 years of age when her parents were taken from her in a brutal car accident. The unbearable feeling of loss overwhelmed Ivy and it changed who she was. She questioned who was the person that was responsible for taking the only people in her life. When the day came and that name was revealed, Ivy knew she had to get close to her and destroy her. Lola Maxwell, the woman who destroyed Ivy's life. Lola was rich, beautiful and well known for her charity. In order two get close to her, Ivy had to take on the persona of one of the woman Lola helped in her charity. She just needed to get close enough to get her to trust her and become a part of her crew. Soon enough Ivy did just that. She started with one goal, "Destroy Lola"; but in the end it was Ivy who was destroyed. There were many twists and turns throughout the book. The ending was a big surprise because the person who was in control of what was happening, the puppeteer pulling all the strings, was not who would have expected. To say suspense is an understatement. I was happily surprised with the ending. Well done Shanora Williams.
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Moon Fox
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July 28, 2021
I have to say that I enjoyed this book. While I am a self-proclaimed romance junkie, every once in a while I like to through something different into the mix and when I spotted this book, I decided to read this. This book grabbed my attention and held it pretty well, although the pacing seemed a bit off to me and sometimes things felt quite slow. The writing was good and the story juicy. I felt that the characters were a combination of compelling and repelling (especially in Ivy's case). I found most of the characters seriously unlikable. The story though had me turning those pages and I felt that the tension was taut, the twists stunning and the suspense nerve-wrecking. As a whole, I would say this was a satisfying read and a very good book. This is my frank, freely posted review.
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Kayla Alvarado
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December 15, 2021
Great book! I couldn’t put it down! Read it in a week, want to read more of her books
About the author
Shanora Williams is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of more than twenty-five novels, including her traditional publishing debut, The Perfect Ruin. She began self-publishing in 2012 and first landed on the New York Times bestseller list when she was only nineteen years old. She lives with her husband and three sons near Charlotte, NC. Visit Shanora Williams online at www.ShanoraWilliams.com.
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