Paula wants to save her marriage, and she hopes a romantic cruise vacation will help. But the more she learns about the mysterious Anna, a new woman Paula and her husband meet on the ship, the more Paula realizes that Anna wants to destroy it. But why? Paula worries that her marriage to Tommy is barely hanging on, so when he suggests a getaway for the two of them, she’s thrilled. He’s fighting for this marriage, and he’s even promised that they will talk about starting a family. It’s Paula’s dream come true. Until the couple meets beautiful Anna. From the moment Anna appears in their lives, things start to go wrong for Paula. At first, Paula thinks she’s paranoid in suspecting Anna is turning her dream vacation into a nightmare. But soon, it becomes clear that Paula might not be the only woman fighting for Tommy’s affections.

A suspenseful psychological thriller with a twist, The Life She Wants is perfect for fans of Catherine Ryan Howard, Ruth Ware, and Lisa Jewell.