Rumoured: a gripping celebrity thriller about a pop superstar accused of murder and the truth behind the headlines
Jul 2025 · Bloomsbury Publishing
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A gripping celebrity thriller about a pop superstar accused of murder and the secrets hiding behind her fame.
***** 'My favourite read of the year'*****
*****'Outstanding 5-star debut'*****
*****'It felt like scrolling through a real scandal in real time'*****
*****'Absolute perfection, I was hooked from start to finish!'*****
*****'I had so much fun reading this!'*****
The world knows Harlow Hayes. Or at least they think they do.
She's a global pop sensation adored by millions. Her music dominates the charts, her fans worship her, and her star only continues to rise.
Then, at the height of her fame, she's arrested on suspicion of murder.
As speculation explodes and the headlines grow more sensational by the day, the world becomes obsessed with one question:
Is Harlow Hayes an innocent pop star... or a cold-blooded killer?
Everyone thinks they know who Harlow is. But the truth behind her carefully crafted image is far more complicated.
And some secrets are worth killing for.
From the authors of Scandal, this is a tense, salacious and addictive thriller about celebrity culture, obsession, fame, murder and the dangerous gap between public image and reality.
Perfect for readers who enjoy:
*Psychological thrillers with shocking twists
*Celebrity and pop-star fiction
*Fame, scandal and social media drama
*Murder mysteries and criminal investigations
*Unreliable narrators and hidden secrets
*Easter eggs and clues layered into the story
*Fast-paced, addictive thrillers
If you loved RUMOURED, don't miss SCANDAL, the twisted new thriller from the Mancaruso sisters, perfect for readers who loved A Flicker in the Dark, The Perfect Marriage and Luckiest Girl Alive.
'Packed with unpredictable twists' MEGAN COLLINS, author of CROSS MY HEART
'Your next obsession' SIAN GILBERT, author of SHE STARTED IT
'Incredibly fun and addictive' ASHLEY WINSTEAD, author of This Book Will Bury Me
'A rollercoaster ride' RACHEL WOLF, author of THE SKI WEEKEND
***** 'My favourite read of the year'*****
*****'Outstanding 5-star debut'*****
*****'It felt like scrolling through a real scandal in real time'*****
*****'Absolute perfection, I was hooked from start to finish!'*****
*****'I had so much fun reading this!'*****
The world knows Harlow Hayes. Or at least they think they do.
She's a global pop sensation adored by millions. Her music dominates the charts, her fans worship her, and her star only continues to rise.
Then, at the height of her fame, she's arrested on suspicion of murder.
As speculation explodes and the headlines grow more sensational by the day, the world becomes obsessed with one question:
Is Harlow Hayes an innocent pop star... or a cold-blooded killer?
Everyone thinks they know who Harlow is. But the truth behind her carefully crafted image is far more complicated.
And some secrets are worth killing for.
From the authors of Scandal, this is a tense, salacious and addictive thriller about celebrity culture, obsession, fame, murder and the dangerous gap between public image and reality.
Perfect for readers who enjoy:
*Psychological thrillers with shocking twists
*Celebrity and pop-star fiction
*Fame, scandal and social media drama
*Murder mysteries and criminal investigations
*Unreliable narrators and hidden secrets
*Easter eggs and clues layered into the story
*Fast-paced, addictive thrillers
If you loved RUMOURED, don't miss SCANDAL, the twisted new thriller from the Mancaruso sisters, perfect for readers who loved A Flicker in the Dark, The Perfect Marriage and Luckiest Girl Alive.
'Packed with unpredictable twists' MEGAN COLLINS, author of CROSS MY HEART
'Your next obsession' SIAN GILBERT, author of SHE STARTED IT
'Incredibly fun and addictive' ASHLEY WINSTEAD, author of This Book Will Bury Me
'A rollercoaster ride' RACHEL WOLF, author of THE SKI WEEKEND
A gripping celebrity thriller about a pop superstar accused of murder and the secrets hiding behind her fame.
***** 'My favourite read of the year'*****
*****'Outstanding 5-star debut'*****
*****'It felt like scrolling through a real scandal in real time'*****
*****'Absolute perfection, I was ho...
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July 4, 2025
Wow, I really enjoyed this book. As a 36 year old male I thought this may not be for me, but I'm so glad I gave it a try as I was instantly hooked! The pacing was perfect and I loved the style of writing. The use of mixed media was really fun and all the twists and easter eggs kept me riveted from start to finish! Excellent debut from Kelly and Kristina and I can't wait to see what they write next!
J S
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September 21, 2025
WOW! What a great, twisty story with a plot I never would have guessed! I couldn't put this one down and I loved trying to figure out the little clues along the way!
About the author
Sisters Kelly and Kristina Mancaruso have been crafting stories together since they were children in upstate New York. Now, they collaborate on opposite sides of the Atlantic. An HR program manager for a Manhattan-based firm, Kristina has a bachelor's degree from Stony Brook University, where she was named Valedictorian by the College of Business. She still resides in New York with her husband, daughter, and two German Shepherds. A senior creative copywriter for a software company, former PR manager Kelly now lives in Nottingham, England, with her firefighter husband and beloved dog. She has a Bachelor's degree from The University of North Carolina at Wilmington and a Master's degree from the University of Nottingham. Rumoured is their debut novel.
Sisters Kelly and Kristina Mancaruso have been crafting stories together since they were children in upstate New York. Now, they collaborate on opposite sides of the Atlantic. An HR program manager for a Manhattan-based firm, Kristina has a bachelor's degree from Stony Brook University, where she...
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