When the Frank family throws their annual clambake at their gorgeous beachside home on Cape May, the seafood is always delivered to white-clothed tables on fine bone china. And Peter Frank, the beloved son and perennial heartbreaker, will make the rounds, charming every woman on the guest list.
Top of that list this year are Maya, his tennis star girlfriend just coming off the high of winning Wimbledon; Catherine, his high school sweetheart turned wildly successful wedding planner and influencer; and Leanne, the fiercely protective aunt and legal guardian of his only son. When Maya, Catherine, and Leanne arrive expecting an extravagant feast, they’re instead lured into a room together by a mysterious text to find Peter and…Tilly. (Synopsis courtesy of Amazon.)
If you’re a fan of Big Little Lies and soap operas, you’re going to love People Will Talk!
This is my first Kieran Scott read, and what a wild ride! Here’s another perfect beach read that’s going to keep you guessing until the very end.
I love a good mystery whodunnit story told from multiple viewpoints that’s fast-paced and jam-packed with drama. This was so bingey too, with short chapters. To say too much would completely ruin it for you, so here’s the key points in my opinion:
* Maya, Katherine, and Leanne were well developed characters that I loved and also suspected in equal measure. Scotts writing really sucks you in and I found myself completely unaware of what was going on around me while I read this story. There are so many twists and turns!
* I’m also a Jersey girl so I really, really enjoyed the Cape May setting. I wanted to be at the clambake so badly! If you haven’t been to Cape May, I highly suggest you go!
* The themes of love, betrayal, and the lengths those will go to protect really captivated me. I love when a story is layered and makes you think. This story did that for me and I think it will for you too! Please reach out to me once you’ve finished so we can talk about Peter.
I’m really looking forward to reading Scott’s backlist, and if her other books are anything like this one, I know I’m in for a real treat!
Thanks to Gallery for the book in exchange for an honest review.
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