On the seemingly idyllic cul-de-sac of Alton Road, not a single house is exempt from suburban secrets. Alex's evening glass of wine comes earlier and earlier each day--sometimes a glass, sometimes a bottle. Her sister Emily is holding on to her marriage for dear life, that fresh start not as fresh as she's let the neighbors think. Recently-widowed Brooke hardly seems to be mourning the loss of her husband Jerry.
As the residents of Alton Road know, it's all just harmless gossip, though.
Until someone ends up dead at the Memorial Day block party.
An sizzling, explosive summer suspense, "The Block Party" is everything you could want in a domestic drama. A well-defined cast of characters, secrets galore, and a slow-burn fuse that's lit in the first chapter and comes to a shocking conclusion by the end, readers looking for an escapist read that's not your usual Nantucket romance are bound to love this story.
By no means a perfect novel and a little heavy-handed on the theatrics at times, "The Block Party" is still a worthwhile summer read that does manage to dish a little depth along with its drama. Definitely a recommended read for the season!
Rating: 4 Stars
Publication Details: Out Now, St. Martin's Press
*Many thanks to NetGalley & the publisher for providing me with my review copy of this title*
