James Caine

Review of Advance Reader’s Copy eBook

When “My Life as a Killer” becomes a bestseller, author Sidney Meyers finds herself the keynote speaker at the Readers Unite convention. But, thanks to a “fan” using the name IWriteAlone harassing her through email, she’s lost her confidence, struggles to write anything, and is thinking of breaking her contract with Twisted Thriller Books.

But her fiancé, Matt Wilson, is in her corner, even though she’s postponed their wedding. In the hotel restaurant, they unexpectedly meet a Cole Murphy, a friend of Sidney’s from high school. Cole invites them to sit at his table, and they join him and his girlfriend, Tess. An invitation to stay at their quiet country home is offered during their conversation, but Sidney doesn’t think too much about it.

When they discover their hotel room has been broken into and her things destroyed, Sidney wants to change the flight plans and go home. But Matt convinces her to take Cole and Tess up on their invitation to stay at the country home.

It isn’t long before Sidney realizes that something is not quite right and all is not as it seems.

What are Cole and Tess hiding? And what does it have to do with Sidney?

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The setting for this disturbing tale is definitely creepy and readers are sure to encounter several “I didn’t see that coming” moments. The original plot is inventive, filled with surprises and unexpected twists, and readers will to find it difficult to predict what will happen next. The undercurrent of tension throughout the telling of the tale is sure to make readers uneasy, but the characters and the action in this thriller will keep those pages turning.

Although Sidney’s insecurities sometimes make the reader cringe, the characters are believable, well-drawn, and fleshed out. The short chapters keep the action moving at a satisfying pace as readers are likely to want to see what comes next.

Secrets upon secrets upon secrets . . . and readers are certain to be surprised by some of the revelations. Readers who enjoy thrillers will find much to appreciate in this unputdownable tale that inescapably races toward a denouement they simply will not coming.

Highly recommended.

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The Boss is a psychological thriller that revolves around two women, Alice and Nicole, who work for the same beauty company and share a past with the same man. Alice is the new executive sales director who hopes to impress her boss Nicole, who happens to be her husband's ex-fiancé. Nicole is a ruthless and manipulative president who has a hidden agenda for hiring Alice and won't let her quit without ruining her life.

I gave this book 3 stars because it had some good elements, such as the suspense, the twists, and the tension. The author, James Caine, knows how to keep the reader hooked and guessing until the end. However, I also found some flaws in the book, such as the grammatical errors, the unrealistic police investigation, and the loose ends that were not resolved by the end. Some of the characters' actions and motivations did not make sense to me and I felt that they were not well-developed.

Overall, The Boss is a fast-paced and entertaining read, but not a very convincing or satisfying one. It is a good choice for fans of psychological thrillers who are looking for a quick and easy escape, but not for those who are looking for a deeper and more realistic story.

** I'd like to thank the author for this ARC in exchange for my honest review, which was not influenced in any way, shape, or form. **… (más)

The story takes its time, establishing the characters and their relationships. Amy utters four names to Rina, starting with a murdered man. Ultimately, the story revolves around Amy's missing mother. In the story, one character knows more than what they're letting on and therefore the twist takes me by surprise because I am blindsided by other suspicious characters (whose behaviours are never explained), despite the obvious clues throughout the story. The other suspicious character has an odd way about them; they are supposed to be malicious, but there seems to be gaps between their casual talk and a change in attitude towards Rina without warning.


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Thank you to Hidden Gems Books and author.… (más)

Review of eBook

Kelly McDermott, trying to put her life back together after her husband’s death, looks forward to new neighbors moving into the house next door. Muskoka Lake is a small town, one where everyone knows everything. And Kelly knows exactly who is moving into the house.

Nora Cameron.

Nora and Jameson Bowman, expecting their first child, are returning to Nora’s home town in order to be close to Nora’s mother when the baby is born. Nora has always dreamed of returning to Muskoka Lake. And then she learns who lives in the house next door.

Kelly Van Patten.

The two women had a problematic high school relationship. And a tragedy affecting both of them brings even more divisiveness to their relationship . . . both then and now.

What happened that senior year and why does Kelly want revenge?

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Told from dual points of view and alternating between past and present, the intriguing plot twists and turns as suspense builds. Strong characters and a believable frenemy situation keep the pages turning as readers begin to understand the relationship between the two women.

With its twisty plot, secrets, and lies, the narrative keeps readers guessing as the two women try to manipulate things in order to keep their secrets safe. Readers are sure to find themselves turning pages as fast as possible just to find out what happens next.

Readers who enjoy psychological thrillers and mysteries are sure to enjoy this unputdownable tale with its surprising denouement that most will not expect.

Highly recommended.

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