BA Paris has a knack for suspense that keeps the reader hooked and guessing what might happen next with clues strewn throughout.
Finn has moved on more than 10 years after his girlfriend, Layla, went missing, but when things get serious with his new girlfriend, he is haunted by thoughts of Layla. He finds himself questioning whether Layla really could be back to show her disapproval, or if someone else in his life is unhappy enough with the union to scare him.

The beginning of this book was so engrossing I couldn’t put it down. The author does an amazing job of pulling you in and not alienating you with the truth about the narrator. Most of the books in the latest fad of missing persons books with the unreliable narrator have a narrator that is grating and just plain unlikeable. Finn reveals very quickly that he has a dark side and did not tell the whole truth about his girlfriend’s disappearance but the author writes so well it doesn’t matter. She also skillfully used flashbacks, which I normally despise, to show us Finn and Layla before she disappeared in alternating chapters with the present. The plot draws you in wondering what really happened with Layla. I do think it lost itself in the middle when a second narrator was added. It was still a good read but not as great as the beginning. It’s easy to figure out the twist but I enjoyed the author having the red herring play out. Normally you don’t get to see the other option investigated like that. I am now going to check out the author’s previous books.

Wow! What an ending! This book really sucked me in from the beginning. My mind was going every which way and then finally I somewhat figured it out. But, the how & why was really the turning point in this book.

Overall I really enjoyed the writing and the story was as equally intriguing! I definitely recommend this book to anyone who likes psychological thrillers. It’s one of my favorites this year!

I love this author,but was a little disappointed in this book. Behind Closed Doors was one of my all time favorite books,but Bring Me Back was predictable.

Bring Me Back puts the reader on edge from the opening chapter. The pages contain an underlying sense of doom and you know that the story is not going to end well. Part one of the book tells Finn's story in flashes of now and in the past. Layla disappearance weighs heavy on Finn but the reader is never quite sure what actually happened. Part two and part three begins Layla's side of the story while flashing to Finn currently. With a growing sense of anxiety, the pages flow quickly as the reader realizes not everything is as it should be. Finn begins to doubt everything and the reader does right along with him. You wait for the other shoe to drop because you know it is going too as the psychological cat and mouse game unfolds. With twists and turns like a curvy mountain road, the story unfolds differently than first predicted but like a big flashing sign of danger that is just ahead. I started out just knowing where this story was going but by Part three I had to throw those notions aside and embrace the truth of the end that was coming. Finn is overall not a very sympathetic character but neither is Layla. Even though I did not like them much the story compelled me to know the ending. Nail biting and nerve racking, the story does not disappoint. My voluntary, unbiased review is based upon a review copy from Netgalley.

Psychological thriller at its best! I loved the fast pace of this story! I couldn't wait to find out what happened next. The author really kept me guessing. Excellent read!

Ever since reading B.A. Paris' book The Breakdown I have been beyond excited to get my hands on a copy of this book. Thanks to NetGalley, that became possible! This book was addictive just like every book she has written. A great mystery that will throw you for a loop in the end.

This book is about Finn and his girlfriend Layla who are traveling on holiday through France when he stops at a roadside truck stop to use the bathroom, leaving Layla alone in the car. When he returns to the car her door is ajar and she's nowhere to be found. No one ever sees or hears from her again. Fast forward ten years he's engaged to be married and happy with good friends that have been there for him through his rough times. Everything seems to be perfect until something from his lost girlfriend's past mysteriously shows up at his cottage that only him, Layla, and his now fiancee (his lost girlfriend's sister by the way) know about. Weird things start happening that make him question if Layla is back or is someone playing games with him.

This was a great book that I could not put down and I'm sure no one will be prepared for the ending. B.A. Paris once again crafts an amazing novel of mystery that will have you guessing till the end.

I was automatically intrigued by the premise of "Bring Me Back," but apprehensive to read another novel by B.A. Paris. My book club read "Behind Closed Doors" last year and while the story itself was great, we found the writing choppy and elementary.

I was so pleased to see that was not the case with "Bring Me Back!" The writing flowed and pulled me into the story completely. I read this book in a matter of days - it was such a fast and easy read, and I could not put it down!

Going back and forth between the two characters perspectives - Finn and Layla - was a terrific way to give the reader insight and build a connection to each character, while maintaining the suspense of the plot. I've already recommended it to my book club and am excited to read more from B.A. Paris to see how her writing style has evolved. She has great ideas and knows how to come up with some interesting (at times crazy) psychological story-lines!

Wow! That was an intense ride!
12 years after Layla's disappearance, Finn is engaged to her sister, Ellen. In 12 years, a lot can change. Finn has changed. He is in love with Ellen, who is so different from Layla. If he could only find out what happened to Layla. Answer all the questions he has about her disappearance.
Strange messages and signs have begun. Is it Layla? Is she safe somewhere, reaching out to him? If Layla is still out there, wpould Finn still want to be with her, instead of Ellen? Or has 12 years really changed his feelings for Layla?
Well get ready for the ride! This book is going to keep you guessing; and just when you think you've got it all figured out, there's more!
#BringMeBack #NetGalley

This book didn’t disappoint. I started reading it and could not put it down! Can’t wait to see what else B.A. Paris will come up with. So far the books I have read from this author have been on point! Definitely recommend picking this book up and be prepared to have your nose in the book until you have finished!!

A twisted story of two sisters and the man they both love. Who will win his affection in return? You tell me, after you read this titillating book.
Great storyline. Good group of characters. They meshed well, and their interaction was believable.. I enjoyed this book. Different then I anticipated. But, a good different. Highly recommended.
5 Stars

I received this book as an advanced copy from Netgalley (#Netgalley) and IT IS AMAZING. I recommend having a few hours to read it, as you will not want to put it down. Finn and Ellen have a perfect life together, until her missing sister, Layla comes back after a 12 year disappearance. What does she want and what will she do to get it?

I’ll admit, when I found out this book was about 300 pages, I was a bit skeptical. I’ve found that thrillers I enjoy are usually longer so that more things can be fleshed out, unless it’s a short story, but I digress.

Anyways. My worries came true. The story progressed too quickly. I don’t think I got a true understanding of our narrator Finn or his fiancée Ellen or His missing past girlfriend Layla who, by the way, is Ellen’s sister. Seriously. I was cringing the whole time. Who is okay with that?

Besides the plot and character development being rushed, it seemed to me that the author was trying to be mysterious. The end of nearly every single chapter was some ominous statement, sometimes even put in all caps. Honestly, I just don’t know why the author didn’t put in “DUN DUN DUNNN” because that’s obviously what she was going for. The air of mystery wasn’t coming across as it should have. Instead of peaking my interest and goading me on to read the next page, it came across as unimaginative and boring.

The story could have been much darker than it turned out to be. And the plot twist wasn’t hard to guess. I was hoping there would be a second twist, but alas, there was not. Usually I don’t fully guess mystery/thriller twists, so I was a little disappointed that my supposition was correct. Either way, I’m thankful to NetGalley for giving me an early copy of of this book. I'll always remember it as my first ARC.

This was a fast read, but I found the plot to be a bit circular and the ending unbelievable. I liked the dog a lot though

There are places in this book that I liked a lot, however the biggest part of this story is slow and plodding in spots. There was no real mystery here. It is an enjoyable read with no surprises and kind of sad at the last.

I loved this book. Great suspense and a twist plot that will keep you guessing. Wonderful!! This author is on my must read list.

Ugh. This review is going to be a rough one to get out, and I’m struggling.

For a BA Paris book, its not great. I’ve read Behind Closed Doors, and The Breakdown and lovedddddd both! They were fabulous. And this one just fell short. I had much higher expectations going in. Probably my fault.

That being said, as a psychological thriller I loved it! B.A does a badass job of making you question everything the entire way through! Even when I was sure I had everything figured out I didn’t, and I’m honestly still not entirely sure I do!

As with all of her books, the writing is impeccable, and it’s a quick, easy, and addicting read.

I gave this book 5 stars, because at the end of the day it deserves it. I had initially rated it 4, but can’t find the words to justify that rating. The ending, in and of itself, is worth the 5 stars. It’s unconventional, heartbreaking, and strangely satisfying.

B. A. Paris’s BRING ME BACK has all the building blocks of a good mystery. A girlfriend has been missing for the past twelve years and a boyfriend has moved on in his life. Interesting characters and escalating suspense had me mesmerized so that I couldn’t wait to turn the page and read on. Unfortunately, the ending was a letdown that defied logic. I still enjoyed the book; I just wish the conclusion would have been as compelling as the journey getting there. My thanks to NetGalley for the Advance Reader Copy. #BringMeBack#NetGalley

Enjoyed this book which I found full of psychological twists and turns, however it is not my favourite by this author as I found the ending very suddenly rushed and it all came together far too quickly, however still an enjoyable read that I would recommend.

I read the whole book in one evening. I couldn't put it down. I loved the psychological twists and turns and trying to figure out what was going on and whose head was I in. Did he kill her but not remember it? Is she really back and just messing with him? Is it the neighbor's wife? I will recommend this to others.