‘A deliciously addictive thriller that will hook you in like the best – and scariest – reality TV show you’ve ever seen’ – TM Logan, author of The Holiday and The Mother 'A scorching, smouldering, turbo-charged cocktail of sun, sex and secrets' – Veronica HenryDeath and mayhem erupt on an exclusive island as it plays host to a reality television show like no other . . . From bestselling author Ruth Kelly, The Villa is an electrifying summer read, perfect for fans of Lucy Foley and Catherine Cooper.A Villa in ParadiseIt’s destined to be the ultimate reality show: Ten contestants. A luxurious villa on a stunning private island. Every moment streamed live to a global audience who have unprecedented control over those competing for the cash prize.The JournalistCoerced by her callous editor to enter the show undercover, Laura is a journalist told to get the inside scoop on her fellow contestants. But once the games begin, she soon finds herself out of her depth and at the mercy of a ruthless producer – a woman willing to do anything to increase viewer numbers.Reality TV to Die ForThere is more to every contestant than meets the eye, including Laura. They all have secrets they’d like to keep buried, and the pressure in paradise quickly reaches boiling point. How far will the contestants go to secure audience votes? How far will Laura herself go? And would somebody really kill to win?

‘A deliciously addictive thriller that will hook you in like the best – and scariest – reality TV show you’ve ever seen’, Set to be the hottest read of 2023, The Villa is a scorching, smouldering, turbo-charged cocktail of sun, sex and secrets. Ruth Kelly has redefined the airport thriller for our times. Fantastic!, A 'Love Island' type setting, an undercover journalist and a cast of characters who can't be trusted - what could possibly go wrong? A glamorous backdrop and some unexpected twists - great fun, The Villa provides a dark, shocking and compulsive look both in front of and behind the cameras of a glamorous reality show –from a talented writer with true insider know-how. I was riveted!, Packed with sex, secrets and drama, with a sun-drenched Spanish island setting, The Villa is the perfect holiday read!

Ruth Kelly is an award-winning journalist who has ghostwritten a string of Sunday Times top ten bestsellers – most recently The Prison Doctor and The Governor. The Villa is Ruth’s debut thriller. She draws inspiration from her years working as a reporter for national newspapers as well as her experience writing for TV shows, most notably with Endemol, the creators of the original reality show – Big Brother.