Review: Until She Dies - Book #3 Noelle Marshall Series - Kendra Elliot - September 2026 One of my favourite parts of being a book reviewer and blogger is getting to read books before they're even out in the world yet. I was scrolling through my Kindle the other night, looking for something to dive into, when I spotted a Kendra Elliot title I hadn't picked up yet. It had been a while since I'd read one of hers, but she's one of those thriller authors I trust completely no matter what she publishes, I know I'm going to love it. One of the things I adore most about Kendra's books is how she weaves in crossover characters. As you move from book to book, you might suddenly find yourself reunited with someone whose story you've already read, like running into an old friend. It makes her world feel lived-in and connected, and it's part of why I keep coming back. Until She Dies opens with Crystal, who's convinced her husband Gage is cheating on her. Wha...

Review: See Jane Run - Hannah Jayne - January 2014 I'll be honest when I picked up See Jane Run, I was practically buzzing with excitement. Hannah Jayne has become one of those authors whose books I snatch up the moment I spot them, and this premise? Absolutely brilliant. A mysterious postcard, a hidden birth certificate, parents who might not be who they claim , it's the kind of setup that should have had me racing through pages late into the night with my reading lamp on full blast. The story follows Riley, who receives an unsettling postcard with just four words: "I know who you are." Things spiral from there when she discovers a birth certificate for Jane Elizabeth O'Leary tucked inside her baby book. Suddenly, Riley's overprotective parents seem less endearing and more suspicious. Were they keeping her safe all these years, or were they hiding something far more sinister? I loved watching Riley transform from a sheltered teenager into someone determined...

When Love Becomes the Most Dangerous Risk of All One name to survive. One heart to lose. One secret that could destroy them both. If you're searching for a romantic suspense that will have you reading just one more chapter at 2 AM, let me introduce you to Life on the Run by Paula Phillips- a pulse-pounding New Adult thriller that's completely free to read on Wattpad. A Life Built on Lies Skye Salisbury's world shattered in a single night when she witnessed something that should have remained hidden. Now "Skye" is gone, erased, replaced by "Rose" - a carefully constructed identity courtesy of the Witness Protection Program. But a new name can't silence the panic attacks or ease the suffocating fear that her past is always just one mistake away from finding her. Living in a town that feels more like a prison than a sanctuary, Skye exists in survival mode: checklists, hypervigilance, and the constant weight of knowing that one wrong move could be ...

Review: Now You See Me - Leah Cupps - 2025 As someone who devours psychological thrillers like they're popcorn at a midnight movie marathon, I approached Leah Cupps' "Now You See Me" with the kind of anticipation usually reserved for finding the last chocolate chip cookie in the jar. Having thoroughly enjoyed her previous works, I settled in expecting another mind-bending ride through the twisted corridors of human psychology. The premise certainly hooks you from page one: young Whitley and her brother witness a brutal murder, only to have their world completely shattered when their parents are killed shortly after. The siblings are thrust into the foster care system and cruelly separated, with Whitley's desperate attempts to maintain contact with her brother meeting dead ends at every turn. It's like he simply evaporated into the ether—a phantom himself. Fast-forward eleven years, and Whitley has painstakingly rebuilt her life. She's found love, inched ...

Review : Valley of Evil - Book #6 Bridget Bishop Series - Melinda Woodhall - May 2023 When all else fails for books, I find that going to read thrillers keeps my attention, and what better author to do that than one of my favorites Melinda Woodhall? Bridget Bishop is back with Book #6 in her series and it takes her to Wilde Valley when her father Bob's Private Investigation business is hired to find Kendra's missing parents. While in Wilde Valley, a dead body is found - a girl who went missing the night before. Soon Bridget realizes that they are standing over a sunflower meadow of graves and that the missing parents might be here among the four bodies buried.  During this time, a letter is sent to the press and police from someone called The Wilde Reaper who is determined to rid Wilde Valley of those who have sinned and it's time to reap what they have sown or in this case stolen. It looks like it stems back to the Wilde family and dark family secrets that were swept under...

Review: Killer Potential - Hannah Deitch - March 2025 It’s equal parts murder mystery, romantic suspense, and biting social commentary—all wrapped up in a sharp, unforgettable narrative. The story kicks off with Evie Gordon, a scholarship kid who’s done everything right but still finds herself treading water post-college, drowning in student debt and tutoring the super-rich SAT crowd in Beverly Hills. Evie’s mundane routine is upended when she stumbles into a crime scene at the Victors’ estate: the parents are brutally murdered, and their blood-spattered mansion hides a bound woman Jae crying out for help. Without a second thought, Evie rescues the stranger, only for the two of them to be spotted and mistaken for the perpetrators. In a flash, Evie and her new companion—a mysterious, near-silent woman—are thrust into the spotlight as the prime suspects in a case gripping the nation. Evie’s transformation from anonymous tutor to notorious fugitive is a wild ride. One moment she’s a nobo...

Review: So We Lie - Book #17 Eva Rae Thomas Series - Willow Rose - October 2021 Willow Rose has done it again with So We Lie , a riveting addition to the Eva Rae Thomas series that takes us back to where it all began. Published as Book #17 in the series, this prequel is a brilliant standalone that offers readers a glimpse into Eva Rae’s early days as an FBI profiler with the Behavioral Analysis Unit (BAU). Fans of Criminal Minds will find themselves right at home with this gripping, psychological thriller. The story kicks off with the mysterious death of Arlene Wood, a mother of two who crashes her car into a tree at four in the morning. While the accident seems cut-and-dry, the discovery of unusual evidence in the car’s wreckage casts doubt on the initial findings. When Arlene’s husband is convicted of her murder, the case appears closed—but questions linger. What drove Arlene to leave her home in the dead of night? Was she meeting someone? And if so, who? Fast-forward six years, a...

Review : In The Way - Book #2 An Elle Keen Mystery - Ava Strong - April 2024 Ava Strong’s In The Way is a gripping psychological thriller that brings a literary twist to the serial killer genre. When iconic death scenes from classic literature begin unfolding in real life, FBI Agent Elle Keen must unravel the clues and outsmart a murderer who is using books as inspiration for their deadly crimes. One of the standout aspects of this novel is its ability to be read as a standalone, despite being part of a series. As someone who often finds myself accidentally reading books out of order (no matter how hard I try not to! LOL), I truly appreciate when an author crafts a story that doesn’t leave me feeling lost. This made In The Way even more enjoyable, as I could fully immerse myself in the mystery without needing prior knowledge of the series. Elle Keen is a phenomenal protagonist—sharp, intuitive, and deeply compelling. Her knack for decoding puzzles and literary references makes her th...

Review : The Candidate's Daughter - Catherine Lea - May 2013 New Zealand author Catherine Lea’s The Candidate’s Daughter is a gripping thriller that not only delivers high-stakes tension but also provides a moving portrayal of disability representation. Set against a backdrop of crime, politics, and betrayal, the novel weaves an intense and emotional story that keeps readers hooked until the very last page. The novel centers around Kelsey Money, a 22-year-old car thief who gets entangled in a kidnapping gone terribly wrong. What initially seems like a straightforward ransom plan quickly unravels when Kelsey realizes she’s been double-crossed. Now, not only is she being framed for murder, but six-year-old Holly McClaine—who has Down syndrome—is in grave danger. With only 24 hours to save the girl, Kelsey must fight against impossible odds to bring her home safely. At the heart of this novel is the complex dynamic between Kelsey and Holly. Despite being one of the so-called ‘kidn...