At what point in a relationship does love become obsession? Or are all relationships degrees of obsession? Alice Loudon finds out in Nicci French’s new book Killing Me Softly. A research scientist for a major British pharmaceutical corporation, Alice leads a quiet life with a considerate, loving boyfriend, Jake. She has an interesting and entertaining circle of friends and a challenging, satisfying job.
Then one day her eyes meet those of a handsome stranger on the street, and when he is still there waiting for her later that day, she goes with him back to his place, where they make love first and exchange names later. She discovers that she has fallen (an apt expression) for Adam Tallis, a famous mountain climber and guide, and she finds herself giving up her lover, her friends, and the life that she knew in exchange for this tall, handsome stranger.
Yet when she marries him, doubt begins to creep in: just who is it that she has married? Adam Tallis has gained fame for saving several lives in the course of an expedition, but perhaps things aren’t as they seem. There are mysterious notes, and questions about dead women in Adam’s past. For her own sanity, Alice must learn the shattering truth about the man she married. If you’re a fan of romantic suspense, you’ll love this book.
