How far would you go to protect your reputation?

For parents living in the beautiful coastal town of Pacific Pines, all their hopes and dreams are pinned on the outcome of the annual Gala Day hosted by St Ignatius Boys' School. To be accepted into the prestigious institution, their sons must battle it out, facing rigorous rounds of physical and mental tests. Their parents will stop at nothing to ensure their sons succeed.

But after one boy is struck down in a hit and run, the scandals, secrets and lies that entangle three mothers threaten to unravel their seemingly perfect lives . . .

How far will the women go to, not just to save their families - but also their reputations?

One to enjoy in a single satisfying sitting. Bravo, Ali Lowe * Belfast Telegraph *
A real page turner, this is a delicious dip into the dark side of parenting * Heat *

Ali Lowe is the author of three bestselling novels: The Trivia Night, The Running Club and The School Run, which was a WHSmith Book of the Month. Her fourth book, The Private Island, is out in 2025. Ali is a journalist by profession: she was Features Editor at OK! in London and has written for bridal magazines, parenting titles, websites and newspapers. She has dual Australian and British citizenship and lives on Sydney's northern beaches with her husband and three children.