Psychology professor Jackie Strelitz thinks she’s over Harlan Crispin, her ex-lover and colleague. Why should she care if Harlan springs a new “friend” on her? After all, Jackie has everything she ever wanted: a loving husband and a thriving career. Still, she can’t help but be curious about Harlan’s latest.

Nasira Amari is graceful, smart, and appallingly young. Worse, she’s the newest member of Jackie’s research team. For five years, Harlan enforced rules limiting his relationship with Jackie. With Nasira, he’s breaking every single one. Why her?

Fixated by the couple, Jackie’s curiosity becomes obsession. But she soon learns that nothing is quite what it seems and that to her surprise—and peril—she may not be the only one who can’t let go.

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“The perfect combination of gorgeous prose and slow-burn suspense.”        

Kimberly Belle, New York Times bestselling author of Dear Wife

“A rare psychological thriller: taut, clever, and satisfying.”

Jessica Strawser, bestselling author of Not That I Could Tell

“Builds delicious tension…and shocks the living hell out of you.”

Kate Moretti, New York Times bestselling author of The Vanishing Year and In Her Bones

“Astutely observed and beautifully written with echoes of Highsmith’s Ripley”

Emily Carpenter, bestselling author of Burying the Honeysuckle Girls and Until the Day I Die

“Truth and trust relentlessly collide in this beautifully written and riveting page turner.”

Hank Phillippi Ryan, nationally bestselling author of The Murder List

“Yoerg at her best – gripping characters, sizzling suspense, brilliantly written. Bravo!”

Kaira Rouda, international bestselling author of The Favorite Daughter