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Sam Anthony

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Sam Anthony is a British author who writes psychological thrillers with a twist of dark humour and a dash of infidelity. Best known for The Adulterer Series—a gripping saga of temptation, secrets, and beautifully bad decisions—Sam explores the messier side of human nature with wit, style, and the occasional spreadsheet.

Titles include:
📘 The Adulterer’s Handbook
📘 The Adulterer’s Confession
📘 The Adulterer’s Dilemma
📘 The Adulterer’s Trial
📘 The Adulterer’s Temptation
📘 The Adulterer’s Daughter
📘 The Adulterer’s Choice
📘 The Adulterer’s Legacy (coming soon)
📘 Lee Bolton’s Guide to Adultery (coming soon)
📘 Tales of Adultery and Infatuation: A Collection of Short Stories

When he's not plotting fictional betrayals, Sam enjoys peanut butter, jazz, and read ...more

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	The Adulterer's Handbook (The Adulterer #1) 3.83 avg rating — 403 ratings — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Adulterer's Confession (The Adulterer #2) 3.57 avg rating — 223 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Adulterer's Daughter (The Adulterer #6) 3.89 avg rating — 176 ratings — 5 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Adulterer's Dilemma (The Adulterer #3) 3.52 avg rating — 143 ratings — 5 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Adulterer's Trial (The Adulterer #4) 3.69 avg rating — 130 ratings — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Adulterer's Choice (The Adulterer #7) 3.44 avg rating — 79 ratings — 5 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Tales of Adultery & Infatuation 3.54 avg rating — 71 ratings — 5 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Adulterer's Temptation (The Adulterer #5) 3.44 avg rating — 61 ratings — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Adulterer's Legacy: A Novel 4.20 avg rating — 20 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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