The Couple

The author of The Shelf returns with her brand new novel.

In a near-future where society's views on relationships have changed and the norm is to be single, would you risk everything for love?

Praise for Helly Acton:

'I absolutely LOVED The Shelf. One of those delicious books you just can't put down. So many gorgeous witty one-liners. Utter PERFECTION!' MARIAN KEYES

'I haven't been so immediately sucked in by a novel IN YEARS. Not only is the idea brilliant and original, but Helly's writing is also compelling and hilarious. The Shelf is a must-read and I cannot recommend it highly enough' LUCY VINE

'Fun, fresh and thought-provoking' LINDSEY KELK

'I really loved it! Subversive, feminist and a real breath of fresh air. I inhaled this!' LAURA JANE WILLIAMS

'I absolutely loved it - such a clever concept, so well executed and with a perfect ending! Such a clever, brilliant book!' KATIE FFORDE

'The Shelf is just as addictive as reality TV but twice as juicy! Shocking and hilarious, I devoured it and I just want more' CARRIE HOPE FLETCHER

'You know when you put your whole life on hold, because you're so absorbed in a book? That. So original and sparkly, the freshest, funniest book, I adored it!! It made me feel strong and empowered and wonderful' CLAUDIA CARROLL

'Fascinating, funny, gut wrenching and not just a rollicking read but belongs on the school curriculum' ANNA MCPARTLIN

'A fabulous romp of a novel' CLARE POOLEY

'An astute and entertaining analysis of the ways in which women live under society's microscope and a moving depiction of the sisterhood. It made me laugh and made my blood boil - definitely the signs of a successful book!' SARA-ELLA OZBEK