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The Social Affair: A Psychological Thriller (New Hope Series Book 1) Kindle Edition

by Britney King (Author) Format: Kindle Edition

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Book 1 of 3: New Hope Series

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Izzy Lewis is an ordinary girl working at a coffee shop, but she has an interesting hobby—stalking her favorite customers on social media. But when she stalks the wrong couple, things take a dark turn. A harrowing thriller about privacy, privilege, and lies by Britney King, the bestselling author of HER.

A timeless, perfect couple waltzes into the small coffee shop where Izzy Lewis works. Instantly enamored, she does what she always does in situations like these: she searches them out on social media.

Just like that—with the tap of a screen—she's given a front-row seat to the Dunns' picturesque life. This time, she's certain she's found what she's been searching for. This time, she'll go to whatever lengths it takes to ensure she gets it right—even if this means doing the unthinkable.

Intense and original, The Social Affair is a disturbing psychological thriller that explores what can happen when privacy is traded for convenience.

What readers are saying about The Social Affair:

★★★★★ ‘Wow, honestly, just wow! I was breathless… I was literally on the edge of my chair… Britney King is the queen of twists, tension, intrigue, mystery… I loved every single word. And I'm still speechless. Five stars all around.’ - Goodreads reviewer

★★★★★ ‘Gripping… kept me on edge the entire time… A compelling and addictive read with an explosive conclusion… packed with twists and turns… I was hooked from the first chapter. I couldn’t get enough. Can't wait to see what this author does next!’ - Goodreads reviewer

★★★★★ ‘Wow!... Amazing book… I was on pins and needles until the very end! What a plot twist!... You will not want to put this story down. A must-read thriller for sure!’ - Goodreads reviewer

★★★★★ ‘SO good I read it in less than a day. I couldn't stop thinking about what would happen next. I just HAD to know how it all was going to unfold. It was filled with mystery and suspense from the very beginning to the last page! You don't want to miss this one!... It's such a fantastic page-turner!’ - Goodreads reviewer

★★★★★ ‘Well, what can I say? This book was amazing. It was a fast-paced and kept me guessing all the way through… it's the perfect book for psychological thrillers fans! The ending, I did not see coming! This book was so good I tell everyone about it!’ - Goodreads reviewer

★★★★★ ‘Amazing, nail-biting… I could not stop reading this story. Every time I thought I had it figured out WHAM, another twist hit me right in the face. The Social Affair kept me hooked till the end and I loved every minute.’ - Goodreads reviewer

★★★★★ ‘Read it for book club. Renewed my love of reading and brought me out of a slump. I was gripped from the very first page - I could not put this thriller down. Never in a million years could I have predicted the ending!... Excellent… nail-biting and heart-pounding!’ - Goodreads reviewer

★★★★★ ‘What. A. Page-turner. My co-workers couldn't get me to shut up about it. LOL. The more it progressed, the more I didn't want it to end! It all culminated in Britney King's signature style with a twist to end all twists! Definitely the kind of book you'll want to read more than once.’ - Goodreads reviewer

★★★★★ ‘A pulse-pounding thriller that made me gasp out loud more than once… Definitely one of the best books this year. Britney King just became an auto-buy author for me.’ - Goodreads reviewer

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"Clever, intense and addictive."

"Bold and in your face from the get-go."

"A twisty and edgy page-turner. The perfect psychological thriller."

"I read this novel in one sitting, captivated by the words on the page. The suspense was startling and well-done."

"Dark and complex."

"Exhilarating and suspenseful."

"A fascinating tale of marriage, secrets, and deception."

"Fast-paced and thrilling."

"A cunning tale that won't let go..."

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➜ CULT THEMES
➜ Atmospheric settings
➜ Multiple POVs
➜ Fast-Paced chapters
➜ Eerie trapped community feel
➜ TRUST NO ONE VIBES

Product details

ASIN ‏ : ‎ B078MM83R1
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Hot Banana Press (January 18, 2018)
Publication date ‏ : ‎ January 18, 2018
Language ‏ : ‎ English
File size ‏ : ‎ 4049 KB
Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
Print length ‏ : ‎ 272 pages

Best Sellers Rank: #541,887 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)
- #1,537 in Domestic Thrillers (Kindle Store)
- #3,185 in Psychological Fiction (Kindle Store)
- #5,367 in Psychological Fiction (Books)

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Britney King lives in Austin, Texas with her husband, children, two very literary dogs, one ridiculous cat, and a partridge in a pear tree.

When she's not wrangling the things mentioned above, she writes psychological, domestic, and romantic thrillers set in suburbia.

Without a doubt, connecting with readers is the best part of this gig. You can find Britney online here:

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debs-hookedonbooks

Very engrossing and interesting - SO hard to put down!

Reviewed in the United States on April 25, 2018

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I got wrapped up in this story from the very beginning, with the prologue and first chapter giving me a look at what was to come. Both filled me with dread, but also with curiosity and the need to find out what was going on and why it was happening. As I read the book, I kept telling myself “one more chapter” only to find that I had read several more and still didn’t want to stop.
The story is told by two women, in alternating chapters, which built the suspense. The real-life, current issues addressed here made me think and scared me, plus there is a dose of “what if” tossed into the mix. I saw how social media can be used to present what we want the world to see, no matter how much it hides, and how it can put someone right into the midst of hidden danger. I saw how something that should be good can be twisted into justification to control and hurt others. There really is a lot going on here, making it very engrossing and interesting.
Two things I’m certain of after reading this book: One is that I won’t be entering into any type of agreement any time soon! The other is that I will definitely read more of Britney King’s books! Highly recommended!

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Meredith B

Pretty decent Thriller

Reviewed in the United States on February 24, 2018

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The Social Affair is a fast paced thriller about two women's lives who are intertwined somewhat by change and the other half by force.

I really enjoyed the shorter chapters and quick character development of this book. I feel like I had some of the characters story lines figured out and then it would quickly change when I wasn't expecting it.

I've been on a bit of a thriller binge so that may be why this didn't thrill me enough to give it 5 stars. Without giving much away it seemed very similar to The Last Mrs. Parrish, which I had just read. Maybe since that was fresh in my mind it hindered me getting into this more then I could have.

I think this book does a great job showing how Social Media can impact us and the ways it can help people manipulate each other. However, you also have to keep in mind that Social Media may show you have a perfect life but you never really know what goes on behind closed doors.

The book left some open ended questions for me - I want to know more about New Hope, Josh and June. I was told that Britney King will be writing a follow up to explain more of this which I will definitely pick up because New Hope is a really interesting topic and something I want to learn more about.

If you're into thrillers, social media and affairs I would recommend picking up The Social Affair

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L. Hampton

Good read but left me hanging

Reviewed in the United States on May 19, 2023

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I liked the book overall but didn't like the ending. It left too many unanswered questions. I don't know if this is a book that was Intentionally written that way so that you will buy the next book or not but that is a practice that I despise. I thought the story was very different and interesting. It does pull you in but I felt it was a little slow moving. I don't know if there was a book before this that would have had more background on the characters and the church. It does give an accurate depiction of social media, however. I might try another book by this author.

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Where The Reader Grows

Utterly addicting. A must read.

Reviewed in the United States on January 22, 2018

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Part Cult. Part Stalker. Utterly addicting.

It's always a little nerve wracking when someone you consider your friend gives you the honor of reading an early release copy of her book. However, I've read her before so I was 99.9% sure I was going to love this new standalone novel and guess what? I DO!

Izzy leads a worker's life. She barely makes rent, hardly has an appetite and still mourning the death of Jake, she makes bad decisions and just trudges through day to day. That is, until Josie and Grant Dunn walk into the coffee shop she works at. This gorgeous couple is everything she dreams of. As she's prone to do, she scours Instalook and maxes out her credit cards buying things those with a large social media presence promote. As she starts stalking Josie, she decides she needs to immerse her life into Josie's... and nothing is going to stop her.

Josie and Grant appear to be the perfect couple As long as she adhere's to the rules, her life runs smoothly. Beautiful house, clothes, jewelry and a successful surgeon of a husband. Add two kids and what could possibly be wrong with this picture? A LOT. The question is, is there a way out of it?

I love anything that's even remotely cultish and bringing in New Hope church and the Dunns' involvement within this culture was creepy and intriguing to learn about. What I really liked was King's incorporation of modern day stalking. In the real world, we can pretty much look into the lives of anyone with any social media presence - Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc.. and in this book, Instalook. The representation of Josie constantly posting, hashtagging and continually checking her phone for how many likes she received, how to engage her followers, etc. was extremely realistic. It also goes to show, again, how what you see on the internet isn't always a true representation of what happens behind closed doors. After all, we all want people to think we are happy, right? Just how much of your self esteem comes from your online presence?

Then there's the ending - I truly did NOT see that coming and that is always such a nice surprise. EEK - it's Britney, bitch! She got me! At under 300 pages, this book really packs a punch. Throughout my read I had some questions... but then they all got answered and I am completely satisfied with this. Having read prior work, I'm not surprised in the slightest. And here's a fun fact - her books all interconnect in one way or another. See if you can figure out how. 😉

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Patricia Dumas

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Really enjoyed this book. Could not put it down

Claudine Delacour-Jarrett

Thrilling read

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 12, 2023

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Great Read

Reviewed in Australia on February 21, 2021

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Loved it from the get go. Love the way it was written which kept you guessing. A must read book.

Cleo

SO MUCH DRAMA! LOVED IT

Reviewed in Canada on March 8, 2018

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Absolute, page-turner! Highly recommend as it will keep you guessing until the end.

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Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 9, 2023

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Avoid this book, I was drawn in by the write up, which promised an interesting current storyline... it does not deliver.
The characters are uninteresting, dull and typically "modern American". Perhaps therein lies the problem?
The writing style is hard work. The genre is more chic lit than psychological thriller.

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