Strange Allure

by Susan Lewis

Carla Craig is passionately in love with Richard Mere - he has a hold over her she can't resist. Even when her world is blown apart, Carla still can't put the affair behind her. And Avril Hayden, Carla's flamboyant and sensual friend, finds herself increasingly intrigued by this mysterious connection - a connection that won't go away. But as hidden truths are finally revealed, intrigue turns to fear, and risk to terrible danger...

Genres: Fiction

642 pages, Kindle Edition

First published October 5, 2000

About the author

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Susan Lewis is the bestselling author of over forty books across the genres of family drama, thriller, suspense and crime. She is also the author of Just One More Day and One Day at a Time, the moving memoirs of her childhood in Bristol during the 1960s. Following periods of living in Los Angeles and the South of France, she currently lives in Gloucestershire with her husband James, stepsons Michael and Luke, and mischievous dogs Coco and Lulu.

Reviews

[Ligia T · Rating 5 out of 5]

I found this novel different from what i am reading. Different as style and type of story. It is captivating and complex. Covers a lot of details that sometimes we're hard to read but in the end, the general feeling that I am left with is pleased with the end.
The last 6 chapters made me hate myself that I can not read faster.
Beautiful work!

[Jamie Shay · Rating 4 out of 5]

I held this book a long time before reading it - and wish I had known it would be so enjoyable. The author has taken some twists and turns in the book, so it's hard to know who the bad guys actually are until close to the end of the book. There is also a good storyline about filming a show, while the 'whodunnit' is happening around it. Enjoyable and recommendable.

[Christina Rochester · Rating 1 out of 5]

Apparently I only Ms Lewis' newer works. The older ones are full of unnecessary drama and lack the polish and finesse of her later novels.

This one was similar to Vengeance in that none of the characters are particularly likeable and I'd rather not read it again.

[Ann · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved this book. I couldn’t believe it is 20 years old. It really drew me in. I love Susan Lewis books. 😀

[Debbie Loader · Rating 4 out of 5]

Thoroughly enjoyed that from the betraying best friend, to the marvellous Avril and her exhibitionist tendancies we get to Carla finally getting her mojo back even in the face of the awful Rosa!

[Marie Salt · Rating 4 out of 5]

I find it hard going to start with. It weren’t till I got half way through I finally got into it. What a twist at the end.

[Moodycat · Rating 2 out of 5]

I didn't find this novel as gripping as some of Susan's other titles (eg, Obsession, Chasing Dreams, Dance While You Can) but Ifound it an easy read with many twists and turns and a very suprising ending (as always) and maybe even a tad insightful into what it is like to endure and move on from insurmountable grief and dispair and even the most unexpected betrayal. My heart was heavy throughout following the main characters dilemmas. I would recommend this book if you are happy with a less exciting and dramatic book from Susan Lewis that is instead an emotional journey about getting over the worst in your life and moving on.

[Oonagh R · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great Read...

[Jules · Rating 3 out of 5]

I've read a few novels by Susan Lewis. I like her style of writing. The Mill House currently remains my favourite by her.

[Lynn Hutchinson · Rating 3 out of 5]

It kept me puzzling till very close to the end. I had worked out who the baddie was but not any of the reasons, so that was great.

[Curlyhair · Rating 3 out of 5]

Decent enough story with some twists and turns.

[Kristy Cunningham · Rating 3 out of 5]

Normally I can't put her books down but this one dragged on for far too long.