“We go downstairs and in the hall, he takes my coat from the cupboard and holds it open while I slip my arms into it. In the drive outside, he holds the car door for me and waits until I’m in. As he closes it behind me, I can’t help thinking it’s a shame he’s… Continue reading Behind Closed Doors by B.A. Paris
Genre: Fiction / Thrillers / Psychological
It’s One Of Us by J.T. Ellison
This was a fast paced thriller about hope, loss, & the secrets in marriage. It was tense but also sad at times. A content warning: this one talks about IVF, miscarriage, & pregnancy issues. It doesn't go into too much detail but miscarriage and loss is a theme in this book. I highly enjoyed this… Continue reading It’s One Of Us by J.T. Ellison
The Family Upstairs by Lisa Jewell
“I know it sounds like it was all just a terrible disaster. Of course, it does. Any situation involving four dead bodies is clearly far from ideal.” “It's very strange, looking back, how accepting children can be of the oddest scenarios.” The novel tells the stories of three characters. Libby, who was adopted and wanting… Continue reading The Family Upstairs by Lisa Jewell
The Housemaid’s Secret by Freida McFadden
This is the second book in The Housemaid series. I think this could be read as a standalone, but I recommend reading the first book before reading this one. This one is also a thriller, also has some of the same characters as book one, and also contains some great twists. Millie is back to… Continue reading The Housemaid’s Secret by Freida McFadden
The Perfect Marriage by Jeneva Rose
“Even when you have nothing left in your life, hope is the one thing that can never be taken away.” “Did he love her? He loved parts of her. But the question isn’t whether or not he loved her. The question is… did he kill her?” This novel follows a married couple, Sarah and Adam… Continue reading The Perfect Marriage by Jeneva Rose
The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides
“...we often mistake love for fireworks - for drama and dysfunction. But real love is very quiet, very still. It's boring, if seen from the perspective of high drama. Love is deep and calm - and constant.” “Choosing a lover is a lot like choosing a therapist. We need to ask ourselves, is this someone… Continue reading The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides
How to Kill Men and Get Away With It by Katy Brent
This one has Dexter with a hint of Sex and the City vibes. Brent is a Journalist who wrote this book during lockdown. Writing a book has always been her dream. You can feel her imagination in her writing. In this story we meet Kitty Collins. She is a vegan whose family owns a meat… Continue reading How to Kill Men and Get Away With It by Katy Brent