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The Happy Family: The gripping new psychological crime thriller from the No.1 Kindle bestselling author of The Perfect Couple Kindle Edition

by Jackie Kabler (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars 12,648 ratings
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The brand new thriller from the No.1 Kindle bestselling author of The Perfect Couple and Am I Guilty?

“Filled with suspense, intrigue and a cast of engaging characters. Fabulous!”
Lucy Clarke, author of The Castaways

“Suspicion, secrets and shocking reveals!”
Sarah Linley, author of The Trip

My family has just been reunited. So who is trying to tear it apart?

A mother who disappeared…
When Beth was 10 years old, her beautiful, wild mother Alice disappeared. Beth’s life since hasn’t always been easy, but now she’s settled, with a successful career, a loving family and a beautiful home.

An unexpected visitor…
Then one day there’s a knock at the door. Alice has returned. Desperate to rebuild their relationship, Beth invites her mother to move in.

A life that comes crashing down…
At first, everything is wonderful. But then Beth’s friends start to drift away, strange things happen at home, and rumours about Beth begin to circle. Someone is out to destroy Beth’s newfound happiness. But who? And how far will they go?

Perfect for fans of T. M. Logan, C. L. Taylor and Lisa Jewell

What readers are saying about The Happy Family

‘Found myself second guessing every thought I had’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘A compelling and addictive read' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘You know a book is pretty amazing when you actually exclaim WTAF in full out loud’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Tense, twisty themes lead us to a very surprising ending!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘I flew through this and couldn’t get enough' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘I would recommend to anyone that loves a good gripping, suspenseful thriller' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘So many twists and turns' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘It kept me guessing and truly touched my heart' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Once I started I could not put it down until I finished it' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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  1. Because it’s important isn’t it, I think, to know that there’ll always be rainbows? There will be more rain, more darkness, of course there will. But there will always be rainbows. You just have to weather the storm, and then lift your face up and look for them.
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“Filled with suspense, intrigue and a cast of engaging characters, I devoured The Happy Family in two sittings. Fabulous!” Lucy Clarke, author of The Castaways

“This has all the ingredients of a classic psychological suspense – suspicion, secrets and shocking reveals. Another great read from Jackie Kabler!” Sarah Linley, author of The Trip

"Couldn't turn the pages fast enough! I don't often stay up all night reading, but Jackie did it to me again. Twisty with a killer finish!" Tess Stimson, author of Stolen

‘It’s impossible not to be drawn into the simmering, sinister uncertainty of this fabulous page-turner’ Sarah Steele, author of The Missing Pieces of Nancy Moon

Praise for Jackie Kabler

'An intriguing and gripping psychological thriller that keeps you guessing as you frantically turn the pages’ Sunday Times bestselling author C. L. Taylor

‘This is a psychological thriller that has everything: intrigue, mystery and constant twists and turns. I couldn't put it down!’ Alex Lake, bestselling author of Seven Days

‘There is no let-up in this twisty-turny thriller…Just when you think you've cracked its secrets, your expectations are upended again’ Kate Riordan, author of The Heatwave

About the Author

Jackie Kabler was born in Coventry but spent much of her childhood in Ireland. She worked as a newspaper reporter and then as a television news correspondent for twenty years, spending nearly a decade on GMTV followed by stints with ITN and BBC News. During that time, she covered major stories around the world including the Kosovo crisis, the impeachment of President Clinton, the Asian tsunami, famine in Ethiopia, the Soham murders and the disappearance of Madeleine McCann. Jackie now divides her time between crime writing and working as a presenter on shopping channel QVC. She has a degree in zoology from Trinity College Dublin, runs long distances for fun and lives in Gloucestershire with her husband.
www.jackiekabler.com
Twitter @jackiekabler
Instagram @officialjackiekabler

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B08N47DHNP
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ One More Chapter (June 4, 2021)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ June 4, 2021
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2756 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 401 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars 12,648 ratings

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Jackie Kabler worked as a newspaper reporter and then in television news for twenty years, including nearly a decade on GMTV. She later appeared on BBC and ITV news, presented a property show for Sky, hosted sports shows on Setanta Sports News and worked as a media trainer for the Armed Forces. She is now a presenter on shopping channel QVC. Jackie lives in Gloucestershire with her husband.

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A great thriller about an anything but happy family! Lots of twists and turns that kept me reading late into the evening. A tad bit repetitive in the middle, otherwise a great read.
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Eddie's mom
5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing Tale
Reviewed in the United States on October 29, 2022
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It was an exciting ride and I must admit I guessed the ending. It was bit far fetched in some places but the suspense was palpable too. If you are looking for a good yarn, I think you will like this one.
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Offbeatgem
4.0 out of 5 stars I enjoyed reading this
Reviewed in the United States on October 21, 2022
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Of course I had it figured out long before the ending. Beth’s life went to hell in a hand basket and it was hard to believe she couldn’t connect the dots on the timing. But it was very well done and I couldn’t stop reading.
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Karen
5.0 out of 5 stars Great read!
Reviewed in the United States on November 28, 2022
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This was one of those books that was hard to put down. Jackie Kabler did a great job of keeping you engaged with the story.
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Joni
3.0 out of 5 stars Slow read but good storyline.
Reviewed in the United States on February 7, 2024
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I don’t think the author did a good job at character development. It wasn’t until 3/4 of the book did she show you their personal side.

The book was repetitive and the build up of what the character did was consistently hinted out but not developed….and then the author just dropped it. I would have preferred the issue to be developed as I read.

I did enjoying the ending. It was very predictable but here the author did a good job of weaving it into the storyline.

Not crazy about this book but I will give the author another try.
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DianeD
4.0 out of 5 stars Enjoyed this book
Reviewed in the United States on July 18, 2021
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I was surprised how much I enjoyed this book! I read the first few pages and thought it was not going to be my cup of tea. Next thing you know, I am not wanting to put it down.
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Carolyn
5.0 out of 5 stars Great read
Reviewed in the United States on July 31, 2021
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It started out slow but when I got into it I could not put it down. Had 20 pages left and couldn’t hold my eyes open so I had to wait a day for the end was well worth it. I will read another. Of her books. I only hope they are as great.
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Sharon K. Woolsey
5.0 out of 5 stars Great story
Reviewed in the United States on July 14, 2021
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After starting this story I was not sure I would finish. I couldn't put it down. A Mother leaves her marital home and is Suddenly her "Mother seen again, leaving a daughter missing how er Mom. Suddenly her " Mom" and is accepted. Excellent end to this story.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Twisting Story Line
Reviewed in the United States on August 17, 2021
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A far fetched story with more twists and turns as the ending comes up fast. Enjoyable read though. I would recommend.
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gemma
5.0 out of 5 stars Just wow!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 11, 2024
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Absolute page turner right to the end. Unseen twist in finale. Had me guessing all the way through. Best book i have read this year. 2nd book i have ever given 5 stars for. Just blinding!
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4.0 out of 5 stars Quite a good read
Reviewed in India on July 23, 2023
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Good mystery, thrill and suspense. Initial half the book is dull and with less excitement, but later on picks the pace. Length of the chapters should be less. Lengthy chapters doesn't hold the excitement.
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Pixy
1.0 out of 5 stars Die absolute Abwesenheit von Spannung
Reviewed in Germany on November 19, 2022
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Die Protagonistin ist so unglaublich langweilig und unsympathisch. Die Lösung ist absolut vorhersehbar. Ich konnte das Buch beim besten Willen nicht durchgängig bis zum Schluss lesen. Nach einem Drittel tat ich es und las das Ende. Und, ja, alles richtig gemacht! Schade, denn ich bin eigentlich ein Fan von Jackie Kabler.
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avid 41
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book so enjoyed it
Reviewed in Australia on June 2, 2022
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Loved it
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kazlou40
4.0 out of 5 stars Quite good
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 30, 2024
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I did like the fast pacedness of the story, and the strange characters. But had guessed the ending ha!fway through.
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