For fans of Nine Perfect Strangers and The Midnight Feast , a moody, 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, how long can the center’s secrets stay buried? Tucked among the pristine beaches and lavish manors of the Hamptons sits Rush’s Recovery, a rehabilitation center where ultra-high net worth clients can seek treatment away from prying eyes and paparazzi. The center’s 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 90s rock legend struggling with an eating disorder; and Florence Bloom, a pop star trying to lay low after her latest tabloid scandal. Each has 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 in their private cottages and never interact with the center’s other guests. But these three self-destructive B-listers have no intention of playing by the rules. No amount of cold plunges and talk-therapy can prevent Florence’s illicit flirtation with a staff member, or keep Amelia Blue and Lord Edward from sneaking out to wander the snow-covered grounds at night. Celebrities check in to Rush’s Recovery to protect their privacy, but the darkest secrets may lie in the center’s own history—and not every guest will be checking out alive. 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. — 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 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 The seeds of the story that became Such Sheltered Lives  were planted when I read an article about an exclusive recovery center near Zurich, Switzerland.  The setting rattled around my brain for weeks afterward.  I couldn't stop thinking about the path that might lead someone to a place most of us don't even know exists.     Before long, three characters were taking shape in my mind's eye: Amelia Blue Harris, the grief-stricken daughter of a Gen-X rockstar; Lord Edward of Essex, misunderstood son of a British earl; and Florence Bloom, an under-appreciated popstar determined to prove her worth.  My imagination brought all three to a secluded rehabilitation center on Shelter Island, far from the prying eyes of fans, paparazzi, and their own families.  I wanted to give these characters their happy endings, but—for better or worse—my characters don't always get what they deserve.     Such Sheltered Lives  is a psychological thriller—complete with a secluded setting, untrustworthy caretakers, icy grounds, and one dead body.  But it's also a story about addiction, loss, and recovery.  It's a story about how deeply we long to understand and be understood by the people we love.  It's a story about the value we put on our own words and on the words of our parents and siblings.  It's a book that I hope you won't want to put down—not only because of the plot's twists and turns, but because of the characters' urgent need for you to hear their voices and connect with their stories. Alyssa Sheinmel is the New York Times bestselling author of several novels for young adults, including A Danger to Herself and Others , The Castle School for Troubled Girls , and Faceless . Such Sheltered Lives is her adult debut. Alyssa grew up in Northern California and New York and currently lives and writes in New York. Follow her on Instagram @AlyssaSheinmel or visit her online at AlyssaSheinmel.com. Chapter 1: Amelia Blue 1 Amelia Blue Let me tell you what I know. I know how many calories are in a serving of fat-free Greek yogurt (eighty) and how many are in the three frozen strawberries I chop and mix into it (six each; eighteen total). I know precisely how many miles there are between our house in Laurel Canyon and LAX (17.9), and approximately how man