Norwegian born Katriina and Irish Architect Max have built their perfect life; a stunning eco-home in the Scottish Highlands, successful and fulfilling careers, and the icing on the cake - two beautiful children, Louis and Lyssa. But, buried beneath the foundations of their marriage lurks a terrible secret and when a stranger comes into their lives, events take an unexpected and dramatic turn. In this provocative novel, twenty years of love, life and longing are wiped out in an instant. Praise for 'A Family by Design' "Dark, disturbing and captivating, A Family by Design is a compelling read with a haunting and startling twist." "Utterly addictive, A Family by Design will keep readers turning the pages until the final violent and emotional climax." "A beautifully written novel that has family conflict at its very heart."