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Better Than You Know Yourself

A Novel

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Better Than You Know Yourself

By: Kristen L. Berry
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Summary
From the nationally bestselling author of We Don’t Talk About Carol comes an emotionally compelling mystery about two best friends caught at the center of a murder investigation that threatens to tear them—and everything they’ve built together—apart.

Jia and Imani’s thirteen-year, thicker-than-blood friendship has endured it all, from divorce and early motherhood to career upheavals and family betrayals. And what began as a weekend farmers market project has grown into a thriving nut butter business—and full-time careers for both women.

Imani couldn’t be happier. She’s finally made her entrepreneurial dreams come true. And she’s found herself in a steamy—though discreet—new romance, something she desperately craves after her marriage became an unexpected casualty of her ambition.

Jia, on the other hand, is crumbling…much like the roof she can barely keep over her toddler’s head, thanks to the debt from trying to kickstart her career. And she can’t bear to admit to Imani that she’s chafing to leave the business she never expected to start and return to her original calling as a chef.

When a life-changing offer to buy their business becomes the greatest test of their friendship, the only person with the power to tip the scales is their cutthroat new investor, Ravi…the man Imani is secretly sleeping with. That is, until he’s found dead on Imani’s kitchen island.

News of Ravi’s death and months-long affair with Imani ignites a major public scandal, and everything Imani and Jia have worked toward threatens to implode. When the investigation into Ravi’s death points to foul play, Imani becomes the primary suspect, and worst of all, victim to Jia’s cold shoulder.

As pressure mounts and more people in their circle die under mysterious circumstances, the two must decide whether to stand together—or lose each other for good.
African American Friendship Genre Fiction Suspense Thriller & Suspense Women's Fiction
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Critic reviews

“Better Than You Know Yourself is an emotional, layered, and thrilling page-turner. Berry deftly explores the complexities of women’s friendships while crafting a riveting and unexpected plot. It's a must-read!”—Amy Tintera, New York Times bestselling author of Listen for the Lie

“I devoured it in one sitting! Berry’s writing is exquisite; she deftly entwines a twisty murder mystery and a gut-wrenching exploration of the power—and pain—of friendship to create an utterly compelling, must-read thriller.”—Alyssa Cole, New York Times bestselling author of When No One Is Watching

“Beyond scandal and mystery, the book’s heart lies with the delicate complexities between friends, lovers, family members, and companions. Compulsive, sharp, and twisted, it’s a read that’s not to be missed.”—Diane Marie Brown, author of Black Candle Women

“Better Than You Know Yourself is a perfectly plotted, airtight thriller that deftly explores how far loyalty should go in the face of betrayal. Berry weaves a clever, intricate mystery that will have you questioning everyone and everything as the tension ratchets up higher with every chapter. Suspenseful, smart, and sharply written, Better Than You Know Yourself kept me guessing until the very last page.”—Sophie Stava, author of Count My Lies
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