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'A tumultuous psychological suspense from the author of Who We Were, exploring revenge, shattered reputations, and the true nature of consent.

'When paramedic Megan Lowe is called to the scene of an attempted murder, all she can do is try to save the victim. But as the man is lifted onto a stretcher, she realises she knows him. She despises him. Why should she save his life when he destroyed hers?

'Jess Foster is on her way home when she receives a text from Megan. Once best friends, the two women haven't been close for years, not since the night when they were just the teenage girls whom no-one believed; whose reputations were ruined. All Jess can think is, you had it coming.

'Now Megan and Jess are at the centre of a murder investigation. But what secrets are they hiding? Can they trust one another? And who really is the victim?

'Perfect for fans of C.L. Taylor, Lucy Foley and Lisa Hall, You Had It Coming is a thrilling tale of suspense and dark secrets.'

Source : publisher's blurb

'A gripping novel about the power of childhood cruelty, and how it makes us the adults we become.

'IT'S BEEN TWENTY YEARS

'BUT ALL IS NOT FORGIVEN

'Katy is not the shy schoolgirl she once was, and she's looking forward to showing her classmates who she's become.

'Annabel was the queen bee. But her fall from grace changed her life forever.

'Zach was cruel, but he thinks he's changed.

'Robbie was a target. And he never stood a chance.

'The reunion will bring together friends and enemies, many for the first time in decades. But someone is still holding a grudge...'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

'Sophie McCarthy is known for her determination, ambition and brilliance. She's tough, but only because she wants to get the best out of people.

'Aidan Ryan is strong, honourable, and a family man. He's tough too; the army requires it.

'Now Sophie's life is in ruins and Aidan is responsible. Her family wants to see him pay for what he did. His family is just as devastated.

'Aidan's prepared to sacrifice everything - including his marriage and his child - to fix the mess he's made.

'But Sophie, who is facing a lifetime of pain, is darker and much more complicated than she first appeared . . .'  (Publication summary)