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Gretchen just made it to my favorite read of the year so far. Gretchen had me hooked to the story right from the beginning. It was so hauntingly creepy and messed up i just couldn't put it down. I highly recommend this book to anyone wanting to read an amazing psychological thriller this summer.
Gretchen was a teffifying nightmare that i couldn't look away from. Susan is on the run from Lucy's father who tried to kidnap her when she was 2 or at least that's the story she tells her daughter Lucy. 13 years later they are moving to their 12th state making Lucy 15. They find a nice secluded cabin to rent on the same property that houses their new landlords house. It seems like the perfect hidden away place to keep their secrets. Little do Lucy and Susan know that the landlords, Jerry and Gretchen, are hiding their own secrets. These are some spine-chilling secrets that Lucy wishes she never discovered. As Gretchen tries to make friends with Lucy. Lucy begins to discover how bizarre Gretchen is and how weirdand creepy their brick mansion actually is. This is one nightmareish tale that I'm not going to giveaway, are you brave enough to take the journey on your own?
I would like to thank netgalley and Thomas & Mercer for a copy in exchange for an honest review.
Gretchen was a teffifying nightmare that i couldn't look away from. Susan is on the run from Lucy's father who tried to kidnap her when she was 2 or at least that's the story she tells her daughter Lucy. 13 years later they are moving to their 12th state making Lucy 15. They find a nice secluded cabin to rent on the same property that houses their new landlords house. It seems like the perfect hidden away place to keep their secrets. Little do Lucy and Susan know that the landlords, Jerry and Gretchen, are hiding their own secrets. These are some spine-chilling secrets that Lucy wishes she never discovered. As Gretchen tries to make friends with Lucy. Lucy begins to discover how bizarre Gretchen is and how weirdand creepy their brick mansion actually is. This is one nightmareish tale that I'm not going to giveaway, are you brave enough to take the journey on your own?
I would like to thank netgalley and Thomas & Mercer for a copy in exchange for an honest review.
This was such an intriguing read taken from two different perspectives of how your life can be altered by one decision. The dual plotlines are so well written and achieved in this fast paced thriller. This was such a thought provoking read of how one decision can change the whole course of your life. That also forces you to ask what excately makes a person "good" or "bad".
Without giving to much away. Lila, a criminal defense attorney, hasn't always made the best decisions. Are her lies finally catching up to her?
In one scenario Lila is kidnapped and held accountable for her actions. In the other scenario Lila's bad decisions catch up to her affecting her friendships, marriage and career.
Lila is ultimately faced with what is most important to her.
I would like to thank lake union Publishing and netgalley for a copy in exchange for an honest review
Without giving to much away. Lila, a criminal defense attorney, hasn't always made the best decisions. Are her lies finally catching up to her?
In one scenario Lila is kidnapped and held accountable for her actions. In the other scenario Lila's bad decisions catch up to her affecting her friendships, marriage and career.
Lila is ultimately faced with what is most important to her.
I would like to thank lake union Publishing and netgalley for a copy in exchange for an honest review
The Killer You Know by A.M. Taylor, now called Innocent or Guilty, did not dissappoint. The writing style was fluid in a now and then plot. The storyline sucked me right in and I demolished this thriller in no time. The characters were very realistic and well thought our. With a bomb shell ending that had my mouth gaping open, I really didn't see that coming. This is one you should add to your list if you are looking for a fast paced thriller.
Olivia Hall, Ethans twin sister has always believed Ethan was innocent for the murder of friend Tyler. Tyler was found dead in the woods after a final summer party that would be the last before everyone went off to college. Now nearly 10 years later Olivia brings a teue crime podcast to town to cover the murder of Tyler. Olivia wants to try and bring the truth to light and get to the bottom of what really happened to Tyler. New information keeps coming to light, deceit and lies from the police department, hidden key evidence. Will Olivia regret putting the v town bank through all the turmoil and memories of the murder? Will they find the killer? Will Ethan finally be exonerated? Remember things aren't always as they seem.
I would like to thank Harper Impulse and Killer reads, One more Chapter and netgally for a copy in exchange for an honest review.
Olivia Hall, Ethans twin sister has always believed Ethan was innocent for the murder of friend Tyler. Tyler was found dead in the woods after a final summer party that would be the last before everyone went off to college. Now nearly 10 years later Olivia brings a teue crime podcast to town to cover the murder of Tyler. Olivia wants to try and bring the truth to light and get to the bottom of what really happened to Tyler. New information keeps coming to light, deceit and lies from the police department, hidden key evidence. Will Olivia regret putting the v town bank through all the turmoil and memories of the murder? Will they find the killer? Will Ethan finally be exonerated? Remember things aren't always as they seem.
I would like to thank Harper Impulse and Killer reads, One more Chapter and netgally for a copy in exchange for an honest review.
I read Robyn Harding's Her Pretty Face last summer and loved it so when I saw she had wrote another i knew i had to read it.
This was one crazy fast paced twisty thriller. Filled with seduction, betrayal, revenge, lies and murder. The characters were a little dark between the obessive, nacarisstic and sociopath that Harding has created. Harding is definitely a master at writing a page turner that blows your mind. This is one book I recommend you add to your summer reading list immediately.
Nat, a new York city art student struggling to pay her rent, tuition and bills with her part time job. When she's suddenly fired and is even deeper in financial trouble. Nat confides her struggles to her friend that seems to have it all, the penthouse apartment, the designer clothes everything Nat wishes for. That's when stuff gets interesting because it so happens her friend is a sugar baby. It sounds easy enough that Nat thinks she can do a few no strings attached dates, just enough until she catches up on her bills and has a little extra money in the bank. Nat found what seemed to be the perfect sugar daddy, Gabe, who she thought was the real deal. Nat and Gabe ended up making an areangement. Nat viewed this as real and was falling for this wealthy older man who was hiding secrets about his real life. Then things start sprialing out of control he breaks up with Nat. Nat is distraught and turns to alcohol becoming a bit of a crazed stalker, she has to get Gabe back but at what costs. She befriends his daughter, even going to a party at her house where Nat convinces Gabe to take her back, they are in love after all. The night they meet to reconnect Gabe is found dead. Nat can't remember anything and is arrested for his murder. Did she really murder the man she loved?
A big thank you to Simon & Schuster canada, Gallery/ Scout press and netgalley for a copy in exchange for an honest review.
This was one crazy fast paced twisty thriller. Filled with seduction, betrayal, revenge, lies and murder. The characters were a little dark between the obessive, nacarisstic and sociopath that Harding has created. Harding is definitely a master at writing a page turner that blows your mind. This is one book I recommend you add to your summer reading list immediately.
Nat, a new York city art student struggling to pay her rent, tuition and bills with her part time job. When she's suddenly fired and is even deeper in financial trouble. Nat confides her struggles to her friend that seems to have it all, the penthouse apartment, the designer clothes everything Nat wishes for. That's when stuff gets interesting because it so happens her friend is a sugar baby. It sounds easy enough that Nat thinks she can do a few no strings attached dates, just enough until she catches up on her bills and has a little extra money in the bank. Nat found what seemed to be the perfect sugar daddy, Gabe, who she thought was the real deal. Nat and Gabe ended up making an areangement. Nat viewed this as real and was falling for this wealthy older man who was hiding secrets about his real life. Then things start sprialing out of control he breaks up with Nat. Nat is distraught and turns to alcohol becoming a bit of a crazed stalker, she has to get Gabe back but at what costs. She befriends his daughter, even going to a party at her house where Nat convinces Gabe to take her back, they are in love after all. The night they meet to reconnect Gabe is found dead. Nat can't remember anything and is arrested for his murder. Did she really murder the man she loved?
A big thank you to Simon & Schuster canada, Gallery/ Scout press and netgalley for a copy in exchange for an honest review.
Because you're mine by Rea Frey! This book is phenomenal! The prologue was astounding and left me thinking this book is going to be amazing, and it did not dissappoint. After the prologue the story goes back in time and unfolds at a steady pace where you are able to get to know the characters and what ultimately led to this intense prologue.The novel is told from multiple points of view, which I always enjoy books like this because it gives you a more well rounded view of the story. Along with the multiple point of view perspective the novel is also told by alternating between past and present which gives you fundamental background on the characters development. I found the middle of the book had a lot of information that was a little drawn out at times but ultimately I now can see the purpose of. All that information led to a crazy twist at the end which I was shocked by.
I would like to thank St.Martins press, St.Martins Griffin for a #giftedcopy to review in exchange for an honest review.
I would like to thank St.Martins press, St.Martins Griffin for a #giftedcopy to review in exchange for an honest review.
In the acknowledgments K.A. Tucker writes thst she came up with the idea for a summer camp second chance romance while dropping her children off at summer camp. That her main goal is to always make her readers feel something. Well girl you hit this one out of the park for me. This is my life story, except I'm not a big corporate hot shot.
Piper has always had anything she could ever dream of. When her mother suggests she work at camp that she worked at when younger for the summer to be socialized with "regular" people, plus it will look good on her college resume. Pipers not really enthusiastic until they arrive ands she sets eyes on Kyle, she knows it will be a great summer. If only she could of forseen what they would get up to and how tragically the summer would end.
Still heartbroken 13 years later working at her father's billion dollar corporate she thinks she's seen Kyle again. Could it really be the love of her 16 year old self. What does he want and why has he returned?
This novel is amazing maybe because i feel so much nostalgia from reading it or maybe because its a beautifully written love story! Told in a now and then prespective. It brings together the trials of love, loss, heartache and family drama in both a teenager's and grownups world. This book is definitely one i will recommend from years to come.
I would like to thank @netgalley and Atria books for a copy in exchange for an honest review.
Piper has always had anything she could ever dream of. When her mother suggests she work at camp that she worked at when younger for the summer to be socialized with "regular" people, plus it will look good on her college resume. Pipers not really enthusiastic until they arrive ands she sets eyes on Kyle, she knows it will be a great summer. If only she could of forseen what they would get up to and how tragically the summer would end.
Still heartbroken 13 years later working at her father's billion dollar corporate she thinks she's seen Kyle again. Could it really be the love of her 16 year old self. What does he want and why has he returned?
This novel is amazing maybe because i feel so much nostalgia from reading it or maybe because its a beautifully written love story! Told in a now and then prespective. It brings together the trials of love, loss, heartache and family drama in both a teenager's and grownups world. This book is definitely one i will recommend from years to come.
I would like to thank @netgalley and Atria books for a copy in exchange for an honest review.
How far would you go to get what you want? Would you go so far as erasing your memories to get what you've dreamed of since being a little girl?
Wow this book is amazing the secrets, lies and betrayal had me gripped since page one. I devoured this book it was fast paced and an excellent read with a storyline that was easy to follow. It all starts with a tragic event of Ella the journalist's car accident where she suffered placental abruption losing her 21 week old son Simon. Ella then suffers amnesia and can't remember anything to do with her pregnancy. She then gets a call from her boss that Nathan Donavan is asking to give her his exclusive interview again but only for Ella. The only problem is Ella can't remember the 5 days they said she interviewed him before and can't find any transcripts on her computer. She decides to go to meet Nathan against her husband's wishes hoping to find the lost memories. Does Ella find the answers she's hoping to find. Will her marriage survive the accident, amnesia and trip to see Nathan. You'll have to pick up the book because that ending holy moly this story is a ride. I am now anxiously awaiting side trip coming out summer 2020. I can't wait to see where Ella, Grace, Damien and Nathan's journey goes next.
I loved Ella as a character. I felt her pain and confusion in everything that happened. At the end i felt heartbreak for Nathan and what he had gone through not once but twice. Damien well he's conniving and conceiving and i really liked how their stories were all connected. I would of loved to see this book told from multiple points of view. However it was an excellent read full of plot twists that i would highly recommend you pick up this summer.
I would like to thank Lake Union Publishing and netgalley for a copy in exchange for an honest review.
Wow this book is amazing the secrets, lies and betrayal had me gripped since page one. I devoured this book it was fast paced and an excellent read with a storyline that was easy to follow. It all starts with a tragic event of Ella the journalist's car accident where she suffered placental abruption losing her 21 week old son Simon. Ella then suffers amnesia and can't remember anything to do with her pregnancy. She then gets a call from her boss that Nathan Donavan is asking to give her his exclusive interview again but only for Ella. The only problem is Ella can't remember the 5 days they said she interviewed him before and can't find any transcripts on her computer. She decides to go to meet Nathan against her husband's wishes hoping to find the lost memories. Does Ella find the answers she's hoping to find. Will her marriage survive the accident, amnesia and trip to see Nathan. You'll have to pick up the book because that ending holy moly this story is a ride. I am now anxiously awaiting side trip coming out summer 2020. I can't wait to see where Ella, Grace, Damien and Nathan's journey goes next.
I loved Ella as a character. I felt her pain and confusion in everything that happened. At the end i felt heartbreak for Nathan and what he had gone through not once but twice. Damien well he's conniving and conceiving and i really liked how their stories were all connected. I would of loved to see this book told from multiple points of view. However it was an excellent read full of plot twists that i would highly recommend you pick up this summer.
I would like to thank Lake Union Publishing and netgalley for a copy in exchange for an honest review.