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    The Favorite Daughter
    The Favorite Daughter
    The Favorite Daughter
    Audiobook9 hours

    The Favorite Daughter

    Written by Kaira Rouda

    Narrated by Kathleen McInerney

    4/5

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    About this audiobook

    “Will hit you right in the heart” -- Bustle

    A PopSugar Best Book of Spring!

    “An exceptional psychological thriller.” --     Publishers Weekly STARRED review

    “Compulsively readable and deeply satisfying psychological suspense.” -- Christina Alger, USA TODAY betselling author of     The Banker’s Wife

    “Leaves you wanting more.” -- Liv Constantine, author of the national bestseller     The Last Mrs. Parrish

    “A smart, wickedly plotted psychological thriller brimming with dark surprises” -- Heather Gudenkauf,     New York Times bestselling author

    “Intense, creepy, and classic Rouda. A chilling story, told so well. Don’t miss it!” -- J. T. Ellison,     New York Times bestselling author

    From the author of Best Day Ever, another gripping novel of psychological suspense set in an upscale Southern California community, for fans of B.A. Paris and Shari Lapena.

    The perfect home. The perfect family. The perfect lie.

    Jane Harris lives in a sparkling home in an oceanfront gated community in Orange County. It’s a place that seems too beautiful to be touched by sadness. But exactly one year ago, Jane’s oldest daughter, Mary, died in a tragic accident and Jane has been grief-stricken ever since. Lost in a haze of anti-depressants, she’s barely even left the house. Now that’s all about to change.

    It’s time for Jane to reclaim her life and her family. Jane’s husband, David, has planned a memorial service for Mary and three days later, their youngest daughter, Betsy, graduates high school. Yet as Jane reemerges into the world, it’s clear her family has changed without her. Her husband has been working long days—and nights—at the office. Her daughter seems distant, even secretive. And her beloved Mary was always such a good girl—dutiful and loving. But does someone know more about Mary, and about her last day, than they’ve revealed?

    The bonds between mothers and daughters, and husbands and wives should never be broken. But you never know how far someone will go to keep a family together…
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherHarlequin Audio
    Release dateMay 21, 2019
    ISBN9781488205736
    The Favorite Daughter
    Author

    Kaira Rouda

    Kaira Rouda is a USA TODAY bestselling, multiple award-winning author of contemporary fiction that explores what goes on beneath the surface of seemingly perfect lives. Her domestic suspense novel, Best Day Ever, is a USA TODAY bestseller translated into more than eight languages. Her new novel,The Favorite Daughter, is available now. She lives in Washington, D.C., and Southern California and is at work on her next novel.

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    • 4/5
      I really like this author, her specialty being that of the sadly deluded, unhinged sociopath. Those who like POVs spinning increasingly out of control should enjoy this character - a real charmer! The narrator does an excellent job. Her performance totally nails it!!

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    • 5/5
      I really like this author and wish there were more of her audiobooks available on Everand. The total narcissism of her characters and the twists in plot are always intriguing.
    • 1/5
      Hated the character and felt like a predictable plot twist.
    • 3/5
      Only my opinion
      I have read hundreds of novels and some have been great, some ok, some very predictable ?
      I wanted to stop reading about half way through, however; I kept thinking omg I’m sure it will turn around. Well, it didn’t. Soooo sad, but the other novel written was well done. Again only my opinion, u might love it . Happy reading
    • 5/5
      Wow!! My 1st book from this author. It definitely will bot be my last!
    • 4/5
      I loved this book, it was written well and narration was superb! I didn’t care for the conclusion, it was a lot of build up for a fast non-twist ending