Our Beautiful Mess
by Adele Parks
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Number One bestseller Adele Parks returns with an explosive and deeply emotional family drama that explores the lengths a mother will go to protect her family, even if it risks exposing her past. Perfect for fans of Lisa Jewell and Lianne Moriarty.
Connie can't wait to have all her daughters back home for Christmas. It's not just the excitement of the girls being together under one roof; uni student Fran is bringing a new boyfriend to stay. The empty nest will once again be full of friends, family and young love.
Yet from the moment she sees Zac, Connie feels a deep unease. Zac reminds her of the worst mistake she has ever made: a man whose charm and good looks nearly destroyed her marriage. Then, Fran announces she's pregnant.
Reeling from Fran's news and terrified that her past might threaten her family's future, Connie desperately tries to navigate a path forward. But there's a much greater menace looming, because she's not the only one who has something to hide. Someone in the house has another devastating secret. A deception which will put everyone Connie loves in shocking danger, and one of them will pay the ultimate price.
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Book Details
- ISBN
- 9780778387305
- Binding
- Paperback
- Authors
- Adele Parks
- Publisher
- Park Row
- Published Date
- February 10, 2026
- Language
- English
- Pages
- 448
- Physical Info
- 1.1 in H x 8.9 in L x 5.9 in W

What a horrible group of people each of the main characters is supposed to be educated yet did absolutely the wrong thing with nonsensical reasoning.
Not one of her best books. Cliched characters with plot twists you could see coming. Wish I could find something positive
Good
Fabulous author and great story! I always enjoy reading a book by this author. This is well written, and all the family dynamics kept me invested in reading to the end. I can't wait to see what her next book will be.
Connie and her husband Luke are excited to host the Christmas holidays with all of their children and close friends. There is a special excitement this year because her daughter Fran is bringing her boyfriend Zac home with her from Uni. The excitement is short lived when Connie takes one look at her daughter’s beau and is reminded of a man from her past that almost ruined her marriage. Then Fran announces she is pregnant and Connie’s world is completely shaken as she tries to maintain her composure and get through the holidays. When Zac invites his family to the festivities, Connie’s worst nightmare ensues. So many dangerous secrets begin to swirl around the family and things become completely unhinged. As the danger builds, it becomes clear that not everyone involved is going to make it through this downward spiral. Great read! I highly recommend this novel!
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