Bad Intentions: The thriller that will keep you on the edge of your seat, from the bestselling author of LOVE, MOM

· Random House
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*A BRAND NEW, TWIST-A-MINUTE THRILLER FROM THE AUTHOR OF INTERNATIONAL SENSATION LOVE, MOM*

'Secrets, suspense, and shocking twists you won’t see coming will keep you turning the pages of this gripping thriller' 5***** Reader Review

THREE GENERATIONS OF WOMEN.
ONE SMALL TOWN.
AND A DARK FAMILY SECRET THAT COULD BE DEADLY...

'I couldn’t put it down because every chapter made me want to know more. The tension, the secrets, the atmosphere, everything' 5***** Reader Review

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Josie Boots never knew her mother.

But everyone in the small town of Burnville had heard the rumours.

Raised by her grandmother, Karen, Josie has always wanted to know the truth behind the whispers.

Who was her father? How did her mother die? And what really happened twenty-five years ago that led to a local man found dead, and Karen being accused of murder?

The Boots family have a bad reputation. Karen has never revealed the family’s secrets – but Josie is tired of waiting. So when a stranger reaches out offering her answers, she jumps at the chance to meet him.

But in Burnville, when you start digging up the past, you risk setting the whole town alight...


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'A fabulous read, so full of drama and suspense' 5***** Reader Review

'A gripping small-town thriller packed with family secrets, long-buried truths, gossip, and plenty of twists. I especially enjoyed the atmosphere of the small-town setting...an addictive thriller full of secrets, lies, family drama, and twists that will keep you turning the pages' 5***** Reader Review

'A heart-pounding thriller that i found hard to put down. It was fast paced, twisty and kept me on edge throughout' 5***** Reader Review

Why readers LOVE Iliana Xander's thrillers

'OMG wow...so original, so many twists' 5***** reader review
'From the very first page, the story gripped me and never let go - one of those rare books that makes it genuinely hard to put down' 5***** reader review
'Twisty, compelling and very clever' 5***** reader review
'Full of suspense, and that twist in the middle! Jaw dropping' 5***** reader review
'I could not put this down and read it in two sittings. The twists along the way were great the big reveal made me audibly gasp! A fantastic read from start to finish' 5***** reader review

*A BRAND NEW, TWIST-A-MINUTE THRILLER FROM THE AUTHOR OF INTERNATIONAL SENSATION LOVE, MOM* 'Secrets, suspense, and shocking twists you won’t see coming will keep you turning the pages of this gripping thriller' 5***** Reader Review THREE GENERATIONS OF WOMEN. ONE SMALL TOWN. AND A DARK FAMILY S...

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10 reviews
Ri gaming
October 27, 2026
Slightly slow to start with but stick with it.Thrilling, engaging and enough twists to keep you up all night until you finish it. Another great read from a great author.
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About the author

Iliana Xander is the author of the psychological thrillers Love, Mom and All Eyes On Him. She's been writing stories since she was a teen and has published over twenty novels in various genres under different pen names. Secrets, heartbreaks, love, envy, and twisty twists – you'll find it all in her books. When she's not writing, she is travelling the world or making crazy art.
Iliana Xander is the author of the psychological thrillers Love, Mom and All Eyes On Him. She's been writing stories since she was a teen and has published over twenty novels in various genres under different pen names. Secrets, heartbreaks, love, envy, and twisty twists – you'll find it all in h...

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