Lesley Pearse is my ultimate comfort author, one I’ve returned to time and time again since I was a teenager because her stories pull me in at lightning speed and I am rarely disappointed.

Betrayal is another fine addition to my collection and I, as per usual, raced through it at a great pace. With themes of domestic violence, abuse and rape, it’s by no means an easy read. But that’s what I love about Lesley Pearse. Her ability to weave substance and tough themes in amongst characters you love (or love to hate).