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Author: Jessica Huntley 

Publisher: Joffee Books

Publishing Date: 25th February 2026 

Many thanks to the publishing team and ZooLoos BT for my digital copy of the book and the bookclub discussion on instagram. 

Blurb 

I never win anything. Not competitions. Not arguments. Not affection from my own children.

Most days, I’m just getting through – dodging teenage sarcasm, scraping fishfingers off plates, wishing my husband would just notice me once in a while.

Then came the emails. Win a car! Win a holiday! Win a house!

Spam, obviously. I blocked them.

But then I heard the radio. A real dream-home giveaway.

And for one moment – stuck between roadworks and honking horns – I let myself want something.

I texted in.

And suddenly my whole life changed.

Now we’re living in a house bigger than my wildest dreams – and my darkest nightmares.

Because the threats started almost immediately. Someone congratulating me . . . by name.

Someone who knows about the mistake that ruined everything sixteen years ago.

They know the truth. They want something from me.

And if I don’t give it to them, my lucky break will become a death sentence.

My Thoughts 

From the moment I read the blurb, I suspected this novel would be an engaging read — and it certainly delivered. What unfolds is a suspenseful, tightly paced story that blends domestic drama with an undercurrent of unease, keeping the reader questioning events right up until the end.

The plot centres on Fiona, an unassuming yet quietly compelling protagonist whose life takes an unexpected turn when she wins a dream home. On the surface, this stroke of luck appears to offer the fresh start she deserves. Fiona is portrayed as someone who consistently puts her family first, often at the expense of her own needs, and as a result she frequently feels overlooked. This makes her easy to empathise with, and readers are naturally drawn to her desire for recognition, stability, and a better life.

However, the novel quickly makes it clear that upward mobility does not guarantee peace. As Fiona attempts to step into a new social sphere, the past begins to resurface in unsettling ways. The contrast between the promise of her new life and the reality that follows creates a strong tension that drives the narrative forward. Just as the reader begins to form conclusions, the author introduces further twists that challenge assumptions and reframe earlier events. This layering of revelations keeps the story unpredictable and compelling.

Structurally, the book works particularly well. The short chapters create a brisk reading rhythm, making it difficult to put the book down. The division into sections also feels intentional, offering subtle signals about the direction of the story and leaving a lingering sense of anticipation. As the plot progresses, an atmosphere of creeping unease steadily develops, transforming what begins as an aspirational scenario into something far more disquieting.

Ultimately, this is a fast-paced and thoroughly absorbing read that balances character-driven storytelling with suspenseful plotting. It is the kind of novel that invites readers to keep turning the pages “just one more chapter” at a time. For those who enjoy psychological tension, shifting perspectives, and stories where appearances rarely match reality, this book is an excellent choice and one I would confidently recommend.