A woman’s birthday party takes a dark turn in a poignant, heart-stopping new novel from the reigning queen of suspense, New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of Behind Closed Doors, The Breakdown, and Bring Me Back.

A heartbreaking page-turner that will have you up at night reading just one more chapter. Catherine Steadman, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Something in the Water

The phenomenal B.A. Paris has done it again! I devoured The Dilemma in one sittingit grabbed me from the very first page and wouldnt let go until Id finished. Secrets, guilt, shame and heartbreakthis story has it all in spades.Sandie Jones, New York Times bestselling author of The Other Woman

Knowing the truth will destroy her. Keeping it secret will destroy him.

Its Livias 40th birthday, and her husband Adam is throwing her the party of a lifetime to make up for the wedding they never had. Everyone she loves will be there, except her daughter Marnie, whos studying abroad. But Livia is secretly glad Marnie wont be there.

Livia has recently uncovered a secret about their daughter which, if revealed, will shake the foundation of their family to its core. She needs to tell Adam, but shes waiting until the party is over so they can have this last happy time together.

Adam, meanwhile, has his own surprise for Livia: hes arranged for Marnie to secretly fly back for the party. But before Marnie arrives, Adam hears some terrible news. Now he too is faced with a dilemma: Does he share what he’s learned with his wife? Is hiding the truth the same as telling a lie? And how far are Adam and Livia willing to go to protect the ones they loveand give each other a last few hours of happiness?