The story is set in the affluent community of the Hollywood Hills, where an exclusive, invitation-only group of wealthy mothers has bonded under strict Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs). Known as the West Hollywood Moms' Club, the women routinely gather to drink, consume edibles, and escape the perceived pressures of their high-society lives.

is a bestselling psychological thriller published by Thomas & Mercer on November 7, 2023. Centered on a murder within an exclusive West Hollywood moms' club, the book explores the dark underbelly of elite female friendships and the toxic social performance of perfect motherhood. Written by a former clinical psychologist, the narrative relies on extreme character behaviors, shifting past-and-present timelines, and multiple points of view to keep readers off-balance until the final pages.

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: Kiersten’s loyal best friend who is desperately hiding her husband’s gambling addiction and her own illicit business.

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Berry explores several themes in "Keep Your Friends Close," including:

: The novel portrays friendship as a transactional arrangement where secrets are currency, ultimately leading to paranoia and toxicity.

: An "unhinged" member whose stability is questioned after her wife leaves her and takes their child.