Cécile Duval lives in Paris and wants a makeover after her divorce. Nina Berry is a personal stylist who lives in America and is determined to grow her business. When she gets an invitation from Cécile to come to Paris and give her a makeover, Nina jumps at the chance. Cécile has offered to compensate her for her travel expenses and pay her a substantial amount for her time and talents.

"Just when you think you have the ending figured out, Holahan throws in a plot twist. There is one in particular that changes the storyline dramatically and is enough to keep you guessing until the very end."

The job sounds like a legit opportunity, but there are clues along the way that suggest the situation might not be as it appears. Nina’s fiancé, Jean, has accompanied her on the trip and is noticing that not everything seems to be on the up-and-up. When he points out these discrepancies to Nina, she shrugs them off --- until she can’t.

As the story progresses, Cécile and Nina begin to blur the lines between their professional and personal relationships. This complicates matters for Cécile as nearly everything about her life and her past is made up. She has many secrets and isn’t really out for a makeover. The reality is that she is seeking revenge on an enemy who she believes to be Nina. This means that Nina is caught up in a scheme that could put her life in danger when she misinterprets some of Cécile’s overtures as being friendly rather than sinister.

Cate Holahan tells the story with alternating chapters that highlight the points of view of Cécile and Nina, giving readers significant insight into their thoughts and motives. She writes in a style that is vivid and descriptive, drawing her audience deeper into LAST LOOKS with each succeeding chapter. Just when you think you have the ending figured out, Holahan throws in a plot twist. There is one in particular that changes the storyline dramatically and is enough to keep you guessing until the very end.

I dare you to read this intriguing psychological thriller and not be enthralled by it to the point that you’re staying up well past your bedtime so you can sneak in just a few more pages.