Show Notes
This week on Books on the Beach, I'm joined by the queen of the domestic thriller herself, Adele Parks. With over six million books sold, Adele has kept readers turning pages late into the night for years, and her latest, EYES ON YOU, is a spine-tingling thriller that will have you looking over your shoulder!We chat about why she's the only author Phil's ever met who agents herself; her background in advertising including the famous Hello Boys! Wonderbra ad, and why people constantly ask her if she can sing...purely because she's called Adele!Grab your sun lounger, pour yourself something cold, and settle in. 🏖️📚👉 EYES ON YOU is out now. Grab your copy wherever you buy books.👉 Subscribe for more conversations with your favourite authors👉 Follow us on Instagram: @books_on_thebeach👉 Join The Beach Read, our free Newsletter:
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