A gripping psychological thriller about secrets, survival, and the lies women tell to protect themselves.
Lisa is living a quiet, structured life — devoted to her daughter, careful with her privacy, and determined to keep the past buried. But when a shocking incident exposes old secrets, everything she’s built begins to crumble. As truth and deception intertwine, Lisa’s carefully constructed world unravels in ways she never saw coming.
 
In Cross Her Heart, bestselling author Sarah Pinborough delivers an electrifying tale of friendship, motherhood, and the haunting power of buried secrets. Lisa leads a careful life, hiding from a past she’s never spoken about — not even to her daughter, Ava. When a single photograph threatens to expose her, her lies begin to unravel, forcing her to face the truth she’s spent years escaping.
 
Told through multiple female voices, this psychological thriller explores the fragility of trust and the desperation that drives people to reinvent themselves. Pinborough masterfully balances emotional realism with chilling suspense, crafting a story that’s both heartbreaking and impossible to put down.
 
💖 Why You’ll Love It
A dark, character-driven thriller exploring trust, identity, and second chances.
Twisty plot that keeps readers guessing until the last chapter.
Strong female perspectives and layered psychological tension.
 
❤️ Fans Also Liked
If you enjoyed Cross Her Heart, you might also like:
The Soulmate by Sally Hepworth — a domestic thriller about love, loyalty, and betrayal.
We Were Never Here by Andrea Bartz — a dark psychological tale of friendship and guilt.
The House Across the Lake by Riley Sager — a chilling mystery filled with secrets and obsession.
Emotional depth combined with taut suspense — a hallmark of Sarah Pinborough’s style.
From the author of Behind Her Eyes, the hit Netflix adaptation.
 
🌟 Perfect For
Fans of The Girl on the Train and Behind Closed Doors.
Readers who enjoy domestic thrillers with shocking reveals.
Book clubs drawn to emotional suspense and complex female leads.
Collectors of Book of the Month Club psychological fiction.