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by Kimberly Belle

I just finished reading “The Personal Assistant” with Kimberly Belle and here are my thoughts. This is a story about a woman who hires a personal assistant to help her run her social media platforms. This woman (called AC) disappears one day just as Alex is getting cancelled because of something that she posted. When the threats from social media trolls get nasty and viscous Alex finds out that her seemingly perfect husband, Patrick is hiding secrets. The story is told from the point of view of Alex, Patrick and A.C. It is a rollercoaster of frightening moments, deception, lies and intrigue. The ending ties mostly everything together, but a few questions were left unanswered.

What did I like? I liked the characters, expecially the daughters of Alex. I liked the lessons about the true consequences of living your life on Social Media and the toxicity that surrounds it. I liked the ending (for the most part).

What I didn’t like? The main character. I feel like she played the victim card too much. There were so many red flags and she ignored them. But maybe that was the point of the story. That there is a toxic underbelly to social media that exploits and harms society.

And the unanswered questions that I had about events in the story that I fele were dropped, or maybe I was supposed to infer them. I was actually a little disappointed when the instigator of the original media post that trigerred this story was revealed… don’t buy it…not at all.

Anyways, the story was entertaining, full of exciting events and lots of drama…
Happy Reading

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by M T Evardsson

I just finished reading “A Nearly Normal Family”, by M T Edvardsson. It is about a young girl, Stella who is accused of murder and the search for what really happened is told through three perspectives, the Dad, the Daughter and the Mom.

First of all, the Dad comes across as loving and kind but not capable of acting rationally or with any sense of calm. While he is right to be worried, he refuses to listen to anyone’s advice and acts in his own manner

The Daughter comes across as a typical teenager, enthralled with a much older man who promises her love and adventure. Her story is closely tied to that of her best friend Amina, who is hard to understand.

The mom is the most interesting character, by far. She is a lawyer and she is calm and calculated and tries to get her husband to believe in her. I sense real love between Ulrika and Adam, but Ulrika is hiding things from Adam and it casts a dim shadow on her character.

I never got the sense that this was a normal family…they are anything but. But the honest way they are portrayed paints a real picture of what normal really is…full of ups and downs, mysteris and lies, deception and truth. And the truest fact which is that parents will go to great lengths to protect their children…even in they have to sully the truth.

Happy Reading everyone.

#anearlynormalfamily #mtedvardsson #mysterythriller #familybonds #familydivided



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by Taylor Jenkins Reid

I just finished reading “One True Loves” by Taylor Jenkins Reid. At first I thought it was too cheesy, and I was going to put it away. Thank God I didn’t. I quickly became engrossed in the love story of one woman and two men. The first love story was romantic and thrilling and about young love. The second love story was about maturity and safety and making a home. I love both love stories and was not ready to read about who she picks at the end….but she did pick.

So what happened…Basically a young woman (Emma) marries a young man she is deeply in love with and they decide that they want a life filled with adventure. Everything is great until Jessie dissapears and is presumed dead. Emma is devasted beyond measure and decides to return home to her hometown where she meets her old friend Sam…and well…they decide after a while that they too are in love. But then…a few years later after disappearing…Jesse returns and Emma must choose which man she wants to be with.

What I loved about this story was the way the author created both scenarios in such a wonderful and exciting way so that there was no doubt that the decision about who to choose was going to be a difficult one. Both men are wonderful and very different…and Emma is heartbroken that she must choose because she knows that one of her true loves will be deeply wounded.

What I didn’t like about this book? Honestly, not much. The ending was wonderful and easy to agree with the decision that Emma makes.

This book was wonderful, romantic, full of adventure and heartbreak. One True Loves is one truly great read.

Happy Reading everyone.

#onetrueloves #taylorjenkinsreid #lovewins #femalelead #needtoread #ilovelove

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by Sandie Jones

I just finished reading “The Guilt Trip” by Sandie Jones. I would consider this a book about lies and betrayal at the highest level. Three couples go to Portugal for a wedding and stay in a fancy villa. While there, secrets are exposed and betrayals are revealed, and basically nothing is at it seems.

Those who start out as loyal are shown to be incredible selfish and deceptive. Those who start off as sneaky and secretive are shown to be kind and compassionate at the end. You never quite know who to believe or trust…until the las 20 or so pages where all is revealed, and it is explosive…

I liked the characters of Rachel (the main character) and Noah. They seemed genuine and concerned for each other. I liked the naughtiness of Paige and Ali. I absolutely disliked Jack… He was a despicable character who I was pleased with how the story ended for him.
I didn’t like the feeling of whiplash I got as the story progressed. It was almost to many twists and turns…and after a while I just wanted the truth to come out.

The author did an excellent job of building up the backstory of the characters which made the ending satisfying. I though Rachel was week and gullible in some parts and I just wanted to shake her. I guess my main issue is that it took SOOOO long for the truth to come out.
Overall, a good mystery filled with secrets and lies and bad behaviour by all …except Will (I loved him!)
Happy Reading everyone.

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by K.L. Slater

I just finished reading “The Marriage”, by K.L. Slater and I really enjoyed it. This book is about a woman whose son dies very young at the hands of his best friend. At the beginning of the book it is revealed that she has fallen in love with and is going to marry the man who murdered her son. WHAT!!!b And…he is twenty years younger than her.

At first it seems like she has a plan and that she is doing this to hurt him…and his mother, who is obviously against the marriage. So seems to be everyone else, including the grandson who wants nothing to do with the man who killed his father. There is also something fishy going on with the dad who seems very detached and overly critical of his son. You would think he would be happy that his son is back..but he almost seems upset.

What follows is a circus of drama that makes the book unputdownable as secrets are slowly revealed to expose many truths (some that I didn’t see coming.

I enjoyed this book…It was thrilling, suspenseful, well-written and full of action.

Happpy Reading

#themarriage #KLslater #domesticthriller #family drama #femalelead #needtoread

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by K.L. Slater

I just finished reading “The Silent Ones” and it was awesome. It tells the stories of two young girls who go on an adventure to visit and old lady and it doesnt end well. These two young girls are cousins and their moms are sisters who have issues of their own. Suffice it to say there is ALOT of family drama which creates an interesting story full of twist and turns.

What did I like about this book? Well, for one there was a great background to this story which created an interest in the relationship between the sisters and what caused the relationship to develop. Also the ending with the brother was so awesome. I loved it.

What did I not like about this book? While most of the story seemed realistic, there were definately parts which required a suspension of disbelief. At times, the story telling was believable..at other times it wasn’t.

All in all, I was interested in the sisters as well as the cousins, and managed to read the entire book quite quickly. Well Done, K.L. Slater, Well Done…

Happy Reading.

#familydrama #the silentones #klslater #thriller #mystery #femaleleads #needtoread

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by Seraphina Nova Glass

I just finished reading “On a Quiet Street” by Seraphina Glass.
This book centers around three women, each in a dysfunctional relationship who are trying to inadvertantly help each other out. Each has their own mystery to solve and each woman relies on each other to bring solutions to their problems. All three women, Cora, Paige, and Georgia are all interesting women with great personalities who are all looking for a better life. Their lives intertwine because they all live in this posh neighborhood and know each other.
I really liked this book. I found it very easy to read and follow along with. The writer kept the story going, revealing just enough to keep the reader interested in the outcome. The women were strong, yet vulnerable and I loved how they had each other’s backs. Doing the right thing for the right reasons, and using eny tactic necessary to get the results they wanted which at the end of the day was truth and love.
I love domestic thrillers. This book had everythink I could want: dynamic characters, rootworthy heroines and a very satisfying ending.
Bravo to Ms. Glass. I will definately be reading books from this author in the future.
Happy Reading.

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by Sally Hepworth

I just read “The Soulmate” by Sally Hepworth. Thanks to NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press for an advanced copy in return for an honest review. First I want to say Sally Hepworth is one of my favourite authors. She writes such goo story, slowly developed with bits of intrigue in every chapter. Small hints which climax into huge surprises and moments that take your breath away. Her characters are well developed and multi-layered and so so interesting. The Soulmate was such an excellent book.

It revolves around a youg couple (Gabe and Pippa) who together with their two lovely girls live in a beautiful cliffside house and have a wonderful romantic life. One evening, Gabe sees a women who looks to be contemplating jumping off the cliff behind the house. He telles Pippa to phone the police while he goes to speak to the woman. Pippa goes to phone the police and when she returns only Gabe remains…the woman is gone. Did Gabe push her? Was it an accident? Why is Gabe acting strange and lying to the police?

The story is told in two perspectives and by two different voices: past and present and Pippa’s voice and Amanda’s (the woman who dies) voice. The benefit of this is that the reader gets a wonderful glimpse into the events that preceeded the night of the jump. It is a love story in a way but not in the way I thought it would be. The ending is tragic and beautiful and endearing, especially when the reader finds out who “The Soulmate” really is. Sally Hepworth never disappoints…once again she has hit a homerun with this book. It is an absolute must-read!

#soulmate #needtoread #SallyHepworth #psychologicalthriller #NetGalley #strongfemalelead #domesticthriller

Happy Reading Everyone!



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by Bradeigh Godfrey

What is an imposter? Someone who pretends to be someone else…for the wrong reason. There is an imposter in this book but it is not who you think? In fact I will guarantee SHOCK when you find out who the real imposter is.

I just finished reading “The Imposter” by Bradeigh Godfrey” Many thanks to NetGally and Blackstone Publishing for providing me with an advanced copy in exchange for an honest review. This story deals with two estranged sisters who after many years of not speaking go for dinner. On their way to the restaurant the younger sister (Rosie) tells Lilian that she has to tell her a “life or death secret”. Before anything else can be divulged, two sister are involved in a horrific car accident which leaves Lilian with a concussion and Rosie with a brain injury (Capgras syndrome),which makes her think that Lilian is an “imposter”. Lilian , because of her own guilt, vows to find out what really happened the night of the accident andwhat Rosie’s life or death secret was.

My first impression upon finished was how much research the author must have put into finding out about these brain injuries (Capgras Syndrome )and their effects. My second impression was how clever the author was to write a book like this that literally kept me guessing throughout most of the book.

The story was taught from both sister’s perspective which gave a reader wonderful insight into their past. Knowing what happened in their past (especially to Rosie) was one of the best parts of the story.

All of the characters in the book served an important purpose and the author exposed the connections between the characters in an exciting and explosive way.

There was not anything I disliked about this book. In fact, it is quite frankly one of the best books I have read this summer. A great psychological thriller that explores the relationship between sisters and the importance of relying on your instinct. Well Done Bradleigh Godfrey… Well Done.

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by Chris Pavone

I just finished reading the book “Two Nights in Lisbon” by Chris Pavone. This story takes place in the beautiful capital of Portugal,, Lisbon. A place I absolutely love, so reading about places I have visited and enjoyed made me so happy.

The story centers around a couple (Ariel and John) who are in Lisbon for John’s work. One morning Ariel wakes up and finds that John is missing. She becomes frantic because there is no note and she cannot reach him by phone. SHe contacts the Police but they don’t seem too concerned, so she goes to the American Embassy where she is met with the same non-chalance. While looking for clues, she is approached by a mystery man on a motorcycle who hands her a phone, which begins to ring. When Ariel answers the phone, she is told that her husband has been kidnapped and she has 48 hours to come up with 3 million Euros. Where is she going to get the money? How can the police or the Embassy help her, and who can she trust?

Let me start by saying that this book is VERY long. I felt at times that is was too wordy, but it didn’t stop me from reading it. The twists and turns and mysteries and clues made it exciting and difficult to put down.

I also felt that there were SOOOOO many characters that it was hard to keep track of everyone. If you decide to read this book (which I hope you do), I will suggest that you read it every day so you don’t forget who is who.

The story is told from Ariel’s perspective, both past and present. You learn about her past which helps explain her present actions in the book. Bet there is one main question which is only answered in the end and WOW, is it ever a GREAT answer.

I really liked this book. It had everything a mystery thriller should have: a main character that was sympathetic and brave and totally rootworthy, and a villain that had no redeeming qualities whatsoever. The other characters (Portuguese Police, the Reporter and John) were well written and equally interesting.

All in All a wonderful exciting, mysterious, thrilling, rollercoaster of a ride with such a great ending I can’t even tell you. Definately a MUST READ!

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Happy Reading

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