Alyssa Sheinmel

Such Sheltered Lives

For fans of Nine Perfect Strangers and The Midnight Feast, a moody and atmospheric psychological suspense set in the secretive world of celebrity rehab centers, from New York Times bestselling author Alyssa Sheinmel.

Rush’s Recovery promises its wealthy guests the utmost discretion. But when a body is discovered, can the center’s secrets stay buried?

Off the coast of New York, tucked among the pristine and secluded beaches of Shelter Island sits Rush’s Recovery, a treatment center where ultra-high-net-worth clients can seek treatment away from prying eyes and paparazzi. The latest guests have just arrived: Lord Edward of Essex, a British aristocrat fighting his black-sheep status and a painful addiction; Amelia Blue Harris, the daughter of a grungy 90’s rock legend struggling with an eating disorder; and Florence Bloom, a pop star trying to lay low after her latest tabloid scandal. All three have been promised the highest standard of care, from daily therapy and a live-in chef, to acupuncture sessions and a personal care manager—available 24/7. Just so long as they stay put in their private cottages and never interact with the other guests.

But these self-destructive B-listers didn’t get where they are by following the rules. Edward, Amelia, and Florence are each at Rush’s for reasons all their own—but somewhere between their therapy sessions and cold plunges, will they confront more than their own demons? Celebrities check in to Rush’s to protect their privacy, but a mysterious death will reveal that the darkest secrets lie in the center’s own history.

Praise for Such Sheltered Lives

Fast paced and utterly addictive, Such Sheltered Lives pulled me immediately into its world of privilege, pampering, and long-protected secrets.
— Alafair Burke, New York Times bestselling author of The Note

A searing look at intense wealth and all the things money can’t buy, with characters that didn’t leave my mind and a setting so lush I felt like I could crawl inside it. Truly stunning.
—Danielle Valentine, New York Times bestselling author of Delicate Condition

Atmospheric…The plot employs some shrewd sleight of hand to keep the pages turning…this polished chiller shows promise.
—Publishers Weekly

[T]he well-drawn characters will certainly appeal to readers who live for reality TV and celebrity gossip.
—Booklist

Masterfully crafted… From page one, Sheinmel’s tight, twisty plot will capture your attention, while her endearingly messy characters will steal your heart. Intoxicating and atmospheric.
—Bookstr.com

With compelling characters, brilliant details, and an intense crescendo of action in the final pages, readers will find Such Sheltered Lives impossible to forget.
—Booktrib.com