Review of The Villa by Ruth Kelly

What could possibly be a better summer read than a thriller version of your favourite guilty pleasure TV show? Do you find yourself at a loss when the clock strikes 10pm and Love Island is over? Ruth Kelly has written a novel full of sun, sex and secrets that will satiate your drama cravings. Set in a luxury villa on a private island, every moment is streamed to a global audience. 10 contestants, each with their own sizzling secrets, must compete for an ever-increasing cash prize. One of those contestants is an undercover journalist, Laura, who’s sent to get the inside scoop on her fellow contestants but soon finds herself in deeper than expected. 

Ruth Kelly really knows what she’s doing having ghostwritten several novels and worked behind the scenes of Big Brother. You won't want to miss this one so read on to find out how you could get your hands on a copy...

Review by Abi.

The Villa was published on 22/06/23 by Pan Macmillan.