Whatever It Takes

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What to expect

What if love's not enough?

From the Sunday Times bestselling author of Just My Luck and Both Of You, Whatever It Takes is an emotionally powerful and unputdownable novel…

For Londoner Eloise Hamilton, it is a momentous day when she reluctantly agrees to uproot to Dartmouth, leaving behind her perfect world so her husband can return to his. At least her mother-in-law Margaret will welcome her with open arms, and she can rely on best friend Sara to be her lifeline to London.

But Eloise is thrust into unexpected turmoil when it's revealed that Margaret is showing signs of dementia and Sara's intense longing for a family threatens to overwhelm her.

While she's dreaming up extreme ways to help those she loves, Eloise's world implodes with the strain of being responsible for all around her. When a life-changing secret is revealed, someone is bound to be overlooked. And the damage might be irreparable…

What Readers are Saying about Whatever It Takes:

'One of the best books I've read in a long time. So many twists and turns, but filled with so much love'

'Fantastically written and incredibly entertaining to read. There were parts that touched me, and parts that absolutely riled me but this was such a treat'

Praise for Adele Parks:

‘As always with Adele Parks this is an absolutely gripping read’ Richard Osman

'Gripping, moving and elegantly written' Marian Keyes

‘Brilliantly twisty… but is also so insightful about human nature. A triumph’ Lucy Foley

‘Chilling, gripping and entirely unputdownable’ Lisa Jewell

‘Kept me guessing and had me gasping at the twist’ Ian Rankin

‘Ambitious, nail-biting, darkly voyeuristic – I tore through it in two sittings' Louise Candlish

‘Addictive, provocative and thoroughly relatable’ T.M. Logan

‘An absolute joy: gripping, shocking and surprising’ Jane Fallon

Critics Review

Praise for Adele Parks:

‘As always with Adele Parks this is an absolutely gripping read’ Richard Osman

‘Gripping, moving and elegantly written’ Marian Keyes

‘Brilliantly twisty… but is also so insightful about human nature. A triumph’ Lucy Foley

‘Chilling, gripping and entirely unputdownable’ Lisa Jewell

‘Kept me guessing and had me gasping at the twist’ Ian Rankin

‘Ambitious, nail-biting, darkly voyeuristic – I tore through it in two sittings’ Louise Candlish

‘Addictive, provocative and thoroughly relatable’ T.M. Logan

‘An absolute joy: gripping, shocking and surprising’ Jane Fallon

‘A gripping and unpredictable read hiding some deliciously dark secrets and lies’ OK!

‘Stupendous! I read this totally compelling modern-day morality tale over a weekend – I couldn’t put it down. As ever, Adele Parks does not disappoint – you’ll love it’ Ruth Jones

‘Like a deft magician, this book reveals its twists only at the very end, I was completely astonished’ Rosamund Lupton

‘A dark, gripping thriller’ Woman’s Weekly

‘Fabulous… her best yet’ Daily Mail

‘Brilliant, moving and deeply satisfying, Parks is the queen of the domestic dark side’ Veronica Henry

‘I devoured Lies, Lies, Lies… so engaging, well written. It is one of those rare books that earns the title, unputdownable’ Sally Hepworth

‘I’m not going to lie! Adele Parks takes you straight into the heart of her characters. Her twists about human nature form the icing on the cake’ Jane Corry

‘Addictive page-turner’ Good Housekeeping

‘A perfect summer read’ Cosmopolitan

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