Kaira Rouda
How did she transition from writing women's fiction and contemporary romance to domestic suspense?
Easy. I'm fascinated by what goes on behind closed doors of seemingly perfect lives. That thought spans genres. But, my first love, since Nancy Drew and Jessica Fletcher, has been suspense. I'm thrilled to be writing in this genre again, and can't wait for BEST DAY EVER to release in September from Graydon House, the new Harper Collins/Harlequin imprint.
In the bestselling, page-turning vein of The Couple Next Door and The Dinner, Kaira Rouda weaves a gripping, tautly suspenseful tale of deception and betrayal dark enough to destroy a marriage…or a life.
“I glance at my wife as she climbs into the passenger seat, and I am bursting with confidence. Today will be everything I’ve promised her…and more…”
Paul Strom has the perfect life: a glittering career as an advertising executive, a beautiful wife, two healthy boys and a big house in a wealthy suburb. And he’s the perfect husband: breadwinner, protector, provider. That’s why he’s planned a romantic weekend for his wife, Mia, at their lake house, just the two of them. And he's promised today will be the best day ever.
But as Paul and Mia drive out of the city and toward the countryside, a spike of tension begins to wedge itself between them and doubts start to arise. How much do they trust each other? And how perfect is their marriage, or any marriage, really?
Forcing us to ask ourselves just how well we know those who are closest to us, Best Day Ever crackles with dark energy, spinning ever tighter toward its shocking conclusion.
Publishers Weekly just reviewed BEST DAY EVER, and wrote: In this slow-burning marital thriller, Rouda (The Goodbye Year) delivers a chilling, first-person portrait of a modern-day psychopath that delves into questions of how well we really know those closest to us. . . . . A tensely written, shocking book that will hold readers on the edge of their seats to the very last page.
I hope you'll consider adding BEST DAY EVER to your to-read shelf in celebration of #mysteryweek #bestdayever
Easy. I'm fascinated by what goes on behind closed doors of seemingly perfect lives. That thought spans genres. But, my first love, since Nancy Drew and Jessica Fletcher, has been suspense. I'm thrilled to be writing in this genre again, and can't wait for BEST DAY EVER to release in September from Graydon House, the new Harper Collins/Harlequin imprint.
In the bestselling, page-turning vein of The Couple Next Door and The Dinner, Kaira Rouda weaves a gripping, tautly suspenseful tale of deception and betrayal dark enough to destroy a marriage…or a life.
“I glance at my wife as she climbs into the passenger seat, and I am bursting with confidence. Today will be everything I’ve promised her…and more…”
Paul Strom has the perfect life: a glittering career as an advertising executive, a beautiful wife, two healthy boys and a big house in a wealthy suburb. And he’s the perfect husband: breadwinner, protector, provider. That’s why he’s planned a romantic weekend for his wife, Mia, at their lake house, just the two of them. And he's promised today will be the best day ever.
But as Paul and Mia drive out of the city and toward the countryside, a spike of tension begins to wedge itself between them and doubts start to arise. How much do they trust each other? And how perfect is their marriage, or any marriage, really?
Forcing us to ask ourselves just how well we know those who are closest to us, Best Day Ever crackles with dark energy, spinning ever tighter toward its shocking conclusion.
Publishers Weekly just reviewed BEST DAY EVER, and wrote: In this slow-burning marital thriller, Rouda (The Goodbye Year) delivers a chilling, first-person portrait of a modern-day psychopath that delves into questions of how well we really know those closest to us. . . . . A tensely written, shocking book that will hold readers on the edge of their seats to the very last page.
I hope you'll consider adding BEST DAY EVER to your to-read shelf in celebration of #mysteryweek #bestdayever
More Answered Questions
Rob Klein
asked
Kaira Rouda:
I enjoyed Best Day Ever despite the fact that Paul was extremely sleazy, which was one of the captivating aspects of the story. However, even though Paul may make a future appearance in your work, I feel that a more appropriate ending would not have been his skipping bail (Florida will extradite a fugitive from justice to Ohio), but rather that he gets sent to jail for his crimes of robbery and arson. Maybe?
Christine Marshall
asked
Kaira Rouda:
I just want to congratulate you on one of the best books I have ever read "The Best Day Ever" it starts off one way and then gets so creepy and horrifying toward the end... I had an ex like that... so it really resounds for me and you really caught the essence of that type of man so well... all women should read your book and beware... it is a very good learning tool, as well as entertainment. Excellent job!?
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