Adele Parks

Adele Parks is one of the UK's most successful and prolific fiction writers, with over twenty novels published and more than four million copies sold. Her books — which range from sharp contemporary relationship fiction to gripping psychological thrillers — have consistently topped bestseller lists and earned her a devoted readership. Born in Teesside in 1969, Parks studied English Language and Literature at the University of Leicester. She worked in advertising before publishing her debut novel, Playing Away, in 2000. The book — about infidelity, desire, and the compromises of modern marriage — was an instant success and established the themes that would run through much of her subsequent work. Over the next two decades, Parks produced a steady stream of bestselling novels, including Husbands, Young Wives' Tales, and Still Thinking of You. Her early books were characterised by their sharp observation of contemporary relationships, their witty dialogue, and their willingness to tackle difficult subjects — infidelity, loneliness, the gap between the life you want and the life you have — with honesty and empathy. In recent years, Parks has moved into psychological thriller territory with books including Lies Lies Lies, Just My Luck, Both of You, I Invited Her In, and Eyes on You. These novels have brought her a new wave of readers who are drawn to her ability to construct suspenseful, twist-laden plots while maintaining the psychological depth and emotional intelligence of her earlier work. Parks is a regular on the Richard and Judy Book Club and the Sunday Times bestseller list. She has been described as one of the most consistently reliable names in British fiction — an author whose readers know they can pick up any of her books and find something smart, compelling, and emotionally engaging. The audiobook editions of Parks's novels have been hugely popular, with narrators delivering performances that suit both her relationship drama and her thrillers. The audiobooks are a great choice for listeners who want fiction that is both entertaining and emotionally substantial. Adele Parks lives in Surrey with her family. She is an ambassador for the National Literacy Trust and a passionate advocate for reading. Her books and audiobooks span two decades of bestselling fiction and are essential for anyone who loves smart, engaging stories about the complexity of modern life.