Summer reads: the best poolside page turners

Sally and Al have been married for seven years, though now their relationship is hanging by a thread. Sally and Mike have been best friends since university - and on many occasions something more. And Mike and Al have been friends and colleagues for many years. As the three old friends sit on a train heading towards Brighton to meet Mike's new girlfriend, Faye, little do they know that after this weekend, the four of them will have shared everything. Two couples and one reckless night with huge concequences… We couldn't turn the pages fast enough, you won't be able to put this down.

When Sarah meets Eddie, they instantly fall in love and spend a blissful six days together. When Eddie leaves for a long-booked holiday and promises to call from the airport, she has no cause to doubt him. But he doesn't call.Sarah knows something's happened and as the weeks go by, becomes increasingly worried. But then she discovers she's right, there is a reason for Eddie's disappearance, and it's the one thing they didn't share with each other - the truth.One of our favourite books this year, good luck in putting it down…

Infuriated by the advertising agency across the hall making fun of her social media job, Annie Higgins accepts their crazy challenge – to make a random stranger Instagram-famous in just 30 days. And even when they choose Dr Samuel Page, historian and hater of social media, as her target, Annie's determined to win the bet – whether Sam likes it or not. But getting to know Sam means getting to know more about herself. And before the 30 days are out, Annie has to make a decision about what's really important… A perfect feel-good read from one of our favourite authors.

Twenty-eight years ago, Charlotte and Samantha Quinn's childhoods were destroyed by a terrifying attack on their family home. It left their mother dead and their father, a notorious defence attorney, devastated and the family consumed by secrets from that shocking night.Now, Charlie has followed in her father's footsteps to become a lawyer. But when violence comes to their home town again, the case triggers memories she's desperately tried to suppress. Because the shocking truth about the crime which destroyed her family won't stay buried for ever…A book full of unforeseen twists and shocking secrets, you won't want to put it down.

Jeffrey Sachs, billionaire owner of his own hotel chain, is retiring – and the prize of becoming Sachs CEO is up for grabs. Jeffrey's four children are competing for the job and the front runner is Conway, the older son and golden boy. But Charlotte, a glamorous social media star, is ambitious and fully prepared to backstab to get to the top. Then there's Bella, her hard-working twin sister. Or could playboy Bart somehow get the role? They all soon realise you should never underestimate your competitors, even if they are family… A fast paced, sexy, must read this summer.

When Emily meets Adam she knows he is the One and that they can deal with anything that is thrown at them. But lurking in the shadows is another woman, Adam's mother, Pammie. There's nothing a mother wouldn't do for her son, and now Emily is about to find out just how far Pammie will go to get what she wants. A shocking and chilling read.

Lisa leads a quiet life with daughter Ava, and when she meets a new man things seem to be falling into place. But she is hiding a secret so huge, it could shatter her whole world. When 16-year-old Ava saves a young boy's life, she becomes a local hero. But never in a million years could she have anticipated the fallout of her actions. Marilyn has the perfect life. Her husband, her job, her house -she seems to have it all. But she could never admit to her best friend Lisa the lies she tells herself to get through the day... One moment will change these three women's lives forever - and the secrets they've been keeping could destroy them all.An explosive thriller which will leave you on the edge of your sun bed.

Tori Bailey has inspired millions of women to stick two fingers up at convention with her bestselling memoir, and she has the perfect relationship to boot. But she's been living a lie. Everyone around her is getting married and having babies, but her long-term boyfriend won't even talk about getting engaged. And when her best friend Dee falls in love, suddenly Tori's in terrifying danger of being left behind. It's time for Tori to practice what she's preached, but the question is, is she brave enough? A funny novel.

Francine Day is a high-flying lawyer, and she just needs one headline grabbing client to seal her place as Queen's Counsel - Martin Joy. The attraction is instant and obsessive as they embark on a secret affair. But then Martin's wife, Donna, goes missing - and Martin is the prime suspect. As the case unravels so does Francine, because the last person to see Donna Joy alive, was her… If you enjoyed watching Apple Tree Yard and Dr Foster, you'll love this sexy and tense novel which is full of twists and turns.

It's been ten long months since Anna Fox last left her home, lost in her memories, too terrified to step outside.Her lifeline to the real world is her window, where she sits day after day, watching her neighbours. When the Russells move in, Anna is instantly drawn to them. A picture-perfect family, they are an echo of the life that was once hers.But one evening, a frenzied scream rips across the silence, and Anna witnesses something no one was supposed to see. Now she must do everything she can to uncover the truth about what really happened…If you enjoyed Gone Girl and the Girl on the Train, this is for you.