Offbeat romance: misshapes &mistakes

Thriller writer Erin Kelly recommends the reads you need when you want to let loose

IN THEIR 1980 SONG OF THE SAME NAME, THE J. Geils Band sang, “Love stinks,” and boy, they weren’t kidding. In love, there are no guarantees. Infidelity, free-floating resentment, mutual loathing, gard

When I arrive at Adele Parks’ home for our cover shoot, she’s already moving furniture. She’s in her jumpsuit and trainers. She’s directing props, adjusting lighting, topping up coffee cups and cracki

‘Are you trying to be comforting?’ ‘Yes. What do you want me to say?’ ‘Should I be angrier?’ ‘What’s done is done, I suppose.’ Lucy shrugged. Her gesture summed it all up. ‘That’s where I’m at. And pe

Our books editor Zoe West gives us her favourite picks for the month

by Adele Parks (£16.99, HB, HarperCollins) How far would you go to protect your family? This Christmastime, Connie is welcoming all her children home and is particularly thrilled to be meeting her dau