Lucy Dawson has been a journalist and magazine editor, and continues to work as a Pilates instructor, alongside writing. She is 32 and lives in Tunbridge Wells. --This text refers to the paperback edition.

This isn't your standard chick-lit fluff - and for that we're very grateful . . . This tale is so deliciously dark, you'll be left craving the next twist of dubious events ****' Heat (‘The perfect dark twist on traditional chick-lit’ Heat)

This dark, compelling tale is a warning for every female with a new friend' Sun (‘[An] intense and gripping read ****’ Hot Stars, OK!)

Totally gripping ****' Company (‘Darker than your average chick lit, you’ll be engrossed from the first page. A compelling, excellent read with a twist’ Candis)

Chick lit with a sinister twist' Elle (‘Lucy Dawson spins an intriguing tale . . . A break from the black-and-white morality of the chick-lick genre’ London Lite) --This text refers to the paperback edition.

Lucy Dawson s debut novel puts every woman s nightmare into words... You ll feel her distress as she struggles to deal with the deceit that surrounds her. You ll turn pages in anticipation as she attempts to pull off her plan for revenge...His Other Lover is dark, compelling and will leave you with an uneasy feeling in the pit of your stomach. You ll be kept guessing about what lies in store for Mia, right until the bitter end...A dark twist on the usual chick lit. 5 stars - Heat (4 weeks in Heat chart)

A captivating debut that will have readers cheering on Mia and her underhand tactics - Chick Lit Club

Debut author Lucy Dawson plays a clever game in this chick-lit novel with a difference... Full of wry humour and neat observations on life and relationships, His Other Lover has an interesting psychology and a knowing edge. Dawson, it seems, is a new author to watch - Lancashire Evening Post

If you like your chick lit with a bit of a twist, then His Other Lover by Lucy Dawson is for you... His Other Lover is most definitely a cut above some other chick lit books I ve read, and reaches dark places which other novels in the genre would steer well clear of, on the way to a thought-provoking ending - Peterborough Evening Telegraph

The twists and turns in this plot about the dark side of relationships set it apart from the usual chick-lit novel - Wigan Evening Post --This text refers to the paperback edition.

From Lucy Dawson, author of His Other Lover, comes a smart and chilling look at the shadowy side of friendship.

For Alice, life's a bit too boringly grown-up lately--weekends at weddings and baby showers; celebrating friends' transitions to a life she isn't quite up for yet; and a sweet, stable boyfriend she suspects she's outgrown. So when she meets Gretchen for the first time, it feels a bit like falling in love. Gretchen, with her air of impulsiveness and intuitive style, is that rarest of treasures: a true friend who knows how to have fun. Plus there's Gretchen's gorgeous brother, Bailey, who might turn out to be exactly what Alice needs. Before she knows what's hit her, Alice's brilliant new best friend is turning her world upside down--seemingly for the better.

But Gretchen has a dark secret, which, like a time bomb, won't stay hidden forever. The explosion may teach them both more than they ever wanted to know about how female friendships can go frighteningly wrong.

--This text refers to the paperback edition.

Lucy Dawson (1870-1954) was a British illustrator best known for her paintings and etchings of sporting dogs and other breeds. She also created art for playing cards, cigarette cards, and numerous postcard series. She accepted commissions by individuals, most notably the Royal Family. She painted the Queen Mother's favorite corgi, Dookie, whose portrait was later reproduced as a Christmas card. She published several dog-related titles, including Dogs As I See Them (1936), Dogs Rough and Smooth (1937), The Runaways (1938), and Lucy Dawson's Dog Book (1939).

--This text refers to the paperback edition.