I read a lot, and I also read across a wide range of genres. Psychological thrillers aren’t always my favorite, mainly because if a book is labeled “psychological” I expect certain things in that genre – an unreliable narrator, crazy plot twists, and not knowing what’s happening at any given point in the story until the end when the pieces fall into place. Most seem to fall short for me – maybe it’s a great story, but it doesn’t seem to have that edge that gets in my head and makes me question my own sanity along with the characters’. But Jessica R. Patch nails the psychological thriller with The Other Sister. This is what a psychological thriller should be!

We have Charlotte, and she’s a bit unreliable. We know she tries to be good, but has a dark past and is known for pretending to be someone she isn’t. When she discovers that she has a twin sister, rich socialite Acelynn, Charlotte winds up assuming her life. But what she finds is that Aceylynn’s life is complicated and very dark.

We also have lots of plot twists. The story took me down several paths only to leave me with whip lash. I couldn’t possibly guess the ending. The characters are all a bit unhinged and any one of them could be the bad guys of the story. I love Jessica’s story telling abilities and they way she reveals just enough information to string me along until the payoff at the end. And it’s a fantastic ending. This isn’t a traditional romantic suspense where everything is wrapped up neatly with a bow by the end. This thriller will have you thinking about the story long after you’ve put the book down. Get ready to binge read in one sitting!

I received an ebook review copy of this book through NetGalley. All opinions expressed in this review are my own.

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Break My Fall by Lynn H. Blackburn takes readers back to Gossamer Falls. If you love small town romances with a bit of suspense, this is your book. Meredith Quinn moves back home and brings the trouble with her. She’s got the support of her family and the police chief Grayson Ward and needs their help to stay safe. Seems that Meredith discovered information about a drug operation in a near-by county and has become a target.

I love Meredith. She’s spunky, head strong and loves her family and community. She’s got the support of her cousin Cal (from Never Fall Again), and her brother Mo, who’s story I hope is coming up. But the author really hits home with the theme of family in a tight-knit community. Gray is a bit of an outsider, and has to win over the Quinn family in his pursuit of Meredith’s heart all while trying to keep her safe. I love the character development as the series continues.

I highly recommend the entire Gossamer Falls series. The characters will feel like your best friends but there is plenty of mystery and suspense to keep you staying up way to late at night reading.

I received an ebook review copy of this book through NetGalley. All opinions expressed in this review are my own.

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The Keeper by Charles Martin gives readers more Murphy Shepherd! Now I highly recommend you read the entire trilogy before jumping into book 4, but it’s definitely worth it. For those that haven’t read the series, Murphy isn’t your average superhero. He’s dedicated his life to seek and save the lost. He tracks down missing and trafficked women and children, and takes on some very dangerous criminals. He and Bones defend Freetown, a place where victims can recover and rebuild. But after Bones is killed, Murphy shoulders the burden alone. Will he continue the work he started? He’s called in when the Vice President’s children are abducted, and he has to choose to leave the ninety-nine to search for the missing.

I love this series! Martin weaves amazing tales filled with heart and grit, not to mention amazing spiritual threads. This story gives a little more history as to how Murphy Shepherd becomes the man he is today. I’m so glad we got a 4th installment in this series. I think we all needed some closure and time to reflect along with the characters in the story. But the action and fast-paced energy of the book is what keeps me reading. I love the adventure and suspense that Martin brings to the story.

I also received an advanced copy of the audiobook, which I love audiobooks. The narrator brought this story to life…and in order to catch up for Book 4, I had listened to the previous 3 books again (which I generally don’t re-read books, if that tells you how much I love the series. It’s the same narrator (Jonathan K Riggs) and I highly recommend the audio version.

I received an ebook review copy of this book through NetGalley. All opinions expressed in this review are my own.

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Ambush is a definite must-read for suspense fans. The story centers around an animal sanctuary and someone isn’t happy that the place is operating. Paradise Alden moves back home to take a job as the vet for The Sanctuary. Too bad her ex, Blake Lawson, works there. From page one, someone is sabotaging the Sanctuary. Blake and Paradise must figure out who wants to run the Sanctuary into the ground, and who would be capable of murder.

This story is exciting, action-packed, and full of heart. I always enjoy trying to solve the case right along with the characters. And Paradise and Blake make an interesting couple. The setting is fascinating with all of the different wild animals roaming about. Overall, this is a high-energy, intriguing read.

I received an ebook review copy of this book through NetGalley. All opinions expressed in this review are my own.

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I’ve never read anything by Maggie K. Black, and after reading Crime Scene Secrets, I want to go back and read all her prior books.

Crime Scene Secrets takes place in a rural mountain setting where Ophelia Clarke is attending a family wedding. When shots are fired at the rehearsal dinner, Ophelia contacts FBI agent Kyle West. She knows he’s close by (a classic scene, I won’t spoil it) and he arrives to help her process the scene. But they soon realize that there is a murderer on the loose.

This story has it all – action, suspense, heart, grit, intrigue, lovable characters, a working dog, and a touch of humor. I love the meddling aunt trying to set up Ophelia. I also listened to this one on audio and I loved the narrator! She made the story come to life. I highly recommend this book to anyone who loves romantic suspense.

I received an ebook review copy of this book through NetGalley. All opinions expressed in this review are my own.

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Every Deadly Suspicion by Janice Cantore is a fantastic small-town suspense story. Hanna Keyes is the police chief in Dry Oaks, CA. The town has so many secrets – like what happened 30 years ago when her father was sent to prison for murder? Hanna faces off with the past while chasing a serial killer in the present. She joins forces with her ex, Jared Hodges, to help her piece together a mystery spanning her entire life.

I’m a big Cantore fan. I find her police procedurals intriguing and true-to-life, and in Every Deadly Suspicion, the characters and plot had me hooked from the beginning. Hanna goes from no relationship with her father to being thrown together with the accused murderer who holds the keys to her investigation. With lots of red herring and twists and turns, Every Deadly Suspicion had me trying to solve the mystery right along side of Hanna. The story isn’t heavy on the romance side of romantic suspense, but that’s fine with me. There’s still enough sparks between Hanna and firefighter Jared Hodges to keep romance fans happy.

I received an ebook review copy of this book through NetGalley. All opinions expressed in this review are my own.

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Lethal Reunion by Lacey Baker gives readers an intriguing mystery from page one! Halle Jefferson heads back home to her high school reunion, but someone isn’t happy about her return. After receiving a threating phone call–not to mention the gunshot at the reunion– Halle reunites with Kyle Briscoe. He’s the new sheriff in town and now he’s going to protect his high school  ex-girlfriend at all costs. With Halle’s twin sister’s murder still unsolved, it looks like the killer might strike again.

This is a fast-paced suspense story. I love that the book starts in the heart of the action and takes readers on an exciting journey to find the killer. The chemistry between Lacey and Kyle is explosive. And I love the mountain setting in the Blue Ridge mountains.  Check out Lethal Reunion if you are a fan of romantic suspense.

I received an ebook review copy of this book through NetGalley. All opinions expressed in this review are my own.

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Serial Burn by Lynette Eason gives readers so much mystery and suspense. Fire Marshal Jesslyn McCormick has a stalker – sort of. Someone is starting fires and leaving clues that point to the arsonist that set the fire that killed Jessalyn’s family when she was young.  She’s been hunting the serial arsonist but he might have found her first. She teams up with FBI Special Agent Nathan Carlisle to help solve the case.  Sparks fly  between them (haha, see what I did there?) But both have to face off with the past if they want a future together.

I love the mystery in this story. I tried to piece together the clues along side Jesslyn. The story dives deep into Jesslyn’s past and watching her pull on threads that lead to her childhood kept me wanting to read more. And of course, the romance is a slow burn! Both characters have to resolve their past issues in order to move forward.

Serial Burn is a must read for suspense fans!

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Colleen Coble and Rick Acker team up again to bring readers another thrilling read. I Think I Was Murdered is a standalone (not part of the Tupelo Grove series). But the story is a must-read for suspense fans.

Katrina Berg thought she had it all – her dream career and loving husband. But when Jason dies, she downloads old texts, pictures and emails into a program that lets her talk to Jason in a chatbot version of himself. But when AI Jason tells Katrina that he thinks he was murdered, she heads back to her hometown to figure out what really happened when his car went off the road. She enlists her old friend, Seb Wallace, to help her, but someone doesn’t want either one of them to get too close to the truth.

I loved this book from start to finish. The mystery was complex, and in a small town, just about anyone was a suspect in my mind. But what I really loved was the setting. Katrina comes from a small Norwegian town where her grandmother ran a café and served authentic Norwegian delicacies. I loved the culture and characters, which all blended nicely into one intriguing mystery. I highly recommend I Think I Was Murdered to anyone who loves an intriguing mystery with complex characters and a unique setting.

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Witness Escape by Sami A. Abrams gives readers suspense from page one. Police Detective Doug Olsen meets a waitress at a cafe and realizes instantly she’s in trouble. Tabitha Wilson’s anonymity only lasted so long before someone from the cartel came looking for her. Doug steps in and discovers that Beth’s secrets run deep and that their stories are intertwined.

I love this fast-paced story. There is danger on every page. Doug makes the best protector, but has his own reasons for wanting to take down the leader of the cartel. It’s personal and he and Beth face their pasts to save their futures. Together. If you love fast moving stories, big secrets, and lots of danger, look no further than Witness Escape.

I received an ebook review copy of this book from the publisher/author. All opinions expressed in this review are my own.

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