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Alison Irving

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Belfast, The United Kingdom

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Fiction, Thriller, Chick Lit

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Alison lives in a village outside Belfast with her husband, two children and a very spoiled cat. Casual Cruelties is her first novel. The follow up Her Best Friend's Husband, can be read as a standalone and follows Laura's friend Claire, whose past is having a devastating effect on her present.
The sequel, The Cheated Wife, will be published by Bloodhound Books in November, 2025
The Love We Chase is a standalone women's fiction about love, friendship and betrayal. ...more

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Average rating: 4.02 · 3,305 ratings · 260 reviews · 4 distinct works • Similar authors

	Her Best Friend's Husband 3.99 avg rating — 1,490 ratings — published 2024 — 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
	Casual Cruelties 4.16 avg rating — 1,229 ratings — published 2023 — 7 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 Cheated Wife 3.77 avg rating — 317 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 Love We Chase 3.83 avg rating — 269 ratings — published 2025 — 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

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Alison Irving rated a book it was amazing The Perfect Christmas: A chilling and twisted festive domestic thriller by Charlotte Stevenson	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
This is a twisty story about complex family relationships, living with OCD and struggling with the aftermath of difficult events. Lorelai and Oscar are sympathetic characters throughout and I warmed to Conrad as the story progressed. The pacing was s ...more
Sep 11, 2026 09:50AM · like · see review
Alison Irving wants to read Her Best Friend's Husband by Alison Irving (Goodreads Author)	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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Alison Irving rated a book it was amazing The Favourite Child by Sarah Edghill	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
Nicole overhears a butt-call conversation between her older sister Cassie and her husband just before they come to the UK from the USA for Christmas, which throws the visit into jeopardy. Nicole is juggling a young son, mum with dementia and a husban ...more
Aug 21, 2026 02:33AM · like · see review
Alison Irving rated a book it was amazing Seven Bodies by V.J. Randle (Goodreads Author)	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
Such a great read! A snowy winter wonderland, remote hotel, dodgy guests and even dodgier staff make for an entertaining murder mystery with plenty of twists and thrills along the way.
Jan 22, 2026 12:20AM · like · see review
Alison Irving and 1 other person liked Amanda Felton's review of The Cheated Wife: "Thank you to LBT for having me in this book review tour and for my gifted copy of the epub. Umm so I really liked this book at times at other times I was like what is going on ?! I was gripped from the first chapter when she says she wants to smash h" Read more of this review »
Dec 13, 2025 02:21AM · see review
Alison Irving liked kirsty's review of The Cheated Wife: "Hooked me in right from the start and kept me in its clutches right until the very end, I couldn't put it down and read it in one sitting. The writing was engaging and kept me invested all the way through, the story line was gripping and was full of " Read more of this review »
Dec 10, 2025 03:19AM · see review
Alison Irving liked Sophie Bristow Harris's review of The Cheated Wife: ""The Cheated Wife" by Alison Irving is a gripping exploration of betrayal, resilience, and self-discovery. Irving crafts a narrative that delves deep into the emotional turmoil of a woman scorned, offering readers a raw and intimate look at the compl" Read more of this review »
Nov 30, 2025 01:21PM · see review
Alison Irving rated a book it was amazing The Silent Sister by C.L. Jennison (Goodreads Author)	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
What a twisty ride this book is! Two sisters lives were forever changed when they were sixteen and the victims of an attack from an unknown assailant. Their sister disappeared at the same time and has never been found. Years later Allie goes to the s ...more
Nov 28, 2025 01:27AM · like · see review
Alison Irving voted for The Idaho Four: An American Tragedy as Readers' Favorite Nonfiction in the Opening Round of the 2025 Goodreads Choice Awards. Cast Your Vote
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Alison Irving made a comment on Jillian Cole’s review of The Cheated Wife " I’ve just finished Kate’s story, so hopefully it will be coming next year. I’m so glad you enjoyed this one! "
Oct 25, 2025 12:37AM · see review