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B.A. Paris is the New York Times and Sunday Times Number 1 bestselling author of seven novels including the word-of-mouth hit, Behind Closed Doors.

Over 7 million editions of her work have been sold worldwide and her books have been translated into 41 languages. Her novels have been optioned for major screen adaptations with a film of The Breakdown, titled Blackwater Lane, in post production.

Before becoming an author, B.A. Paris worked as a bank trader and teacher in France. Today, she writes from her cottage in Hampshire, England, where she lives with her husband with visits from her five grown-up daughters. She has a newsletter baparis.com and is on social media @baparisauthor

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	Behind Closed Doors 3.97 avg rating — 743,000 ratings — published 2016 — 144 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 Breakdown 3.88 avg rating — 148,990 ratings — published 2017 — 31 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 Therapist 3.77 avg rating — 128,760 ratings — published 2021 — 62 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
	Bring Me Back 3.50 avg rating — 128,754 ratings — published 2018 — 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 Dilemma 3.49 avg rating — 75,599 ratings — published 2019 — 62 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 Prisoner 3.61 avg rating — 64,258 ratings — published 2022 — 36 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 Guest 3.59 avg rating — 52,834 ratings — published 2024	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 Mosquito 3.58 avg rating — 10,189 ratings — published 2023 — 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 Understudy by B.A. Paris (Goodreads Author), Clare Mackintosh (Goodreads Author), Holly Brown (Goodreads Author), Sophie Hannah (Goodreads Author) 3.28 avg rating — 4,698 ratings — published 2019 — 12 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
	Behind Closed Doors [5-Chapter Sampler] 4.22 avg rating — 1,844 ratings — published 2016 — 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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B.A. Paris answered Margaux Clement's question: Hello there, just read behind closed doors and the book was absolutely nuts. I read it in just a few days and could not put it down. Any update on possibily being turned into a film? Hi Margaux, I'm so sorry I missed your question coming in. I'm delighted you enjoyed Behind Closed Doors. Unfortunately, there are no plans for a movie at the moment but I've never lost hope that one day, it will be up there on the big screen! Bets wis See Full Answer
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B.A. Paris answered Kristy Hunt's question: I have recently just read Behind closed door and absolutely loved it ! I was captivated from the beginning. Throughout the entire book I thought this would be a fantastic psychological thriller movie. Anything in the works in regards to a movie ? I'll be moving on to the therapist next. Great work Hi Kristy, Thank you for your message, I'm thrilled you enjoyed Behind Closed Doors. Unfortunately, there are no plans for a movie at the moment but I live in hope! With best wishes
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“We go downstairs and in the hall, he takes my coat from the cupboard and holds it open while I slip my arms into it. In the drive outside, he holds the car door for me and waits until I’m in. As he closes it behind me, I can’t help thinking it’s a shame he’s such a sadistic bastard, because he has wonderful manners.”
― B.A. Paris, Behind Closed Doors

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“I don't suppose I could have a whiskey instead of the wine, could I?"
"Whiskey?"
"Yes"
"I didn't know you drank whiskey."
"And I didn't know you were a psychopath. Just bring me a whiskey”
― B.A. Paris, Behind Closed Doors

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“I cry even harder, thinking of how it could have been, of how I thought it would be. For the first time, I want to give up, to die, because suddenly everything is too much and there is no solution in sight.”
― B.A. Paris, Behind Closed Doors

tags: anguish, fear, giving-up, heartache, hopeless, life, life-lessons, lost-hope, overwhelmed

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Into the Water

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Never Let You Go

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Circling the Sun

by Paula McLain

10 votes, 16.4%

My Absolute Darling

by Gabriel Tallent

8 votes, 13.1%

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