I was disappointed in this book, certainly not the quality of Behind Closed Doors. It was fairly predictable (I had the twist mostly figured out way before it was revealed), and nothing really HAPPENED in the story. Plus, none of the characters were likeable. This is just an “eh” book. But a HUGE thank you goes to NetGalley for the ARC!

Finn and his girlfriend Layla were returning home from a skiing vacation in France, when he decided to make a quick bathroom trip at a secluded rest stop, Layla decides to wait for him in the car. But when he comes out of the bathroom he discovers that she is gone, which leads him to think she must have changed her mind about using the bathroom, or maybe getting out to stretch her legs a bit. But after several minutes of waiting he realizes something is wrong, so a search ensues, and he comes up empty handed, she has simply vanished in thin air. He notifies the authorities, they do their own investigation, but she was never to be found.

Now twelve years after the incident, Finn has moved on and found love once again with Layla's sister Ellen. They share a home together, and are planning their wedding, and you could say everything for them is perfectly falling back into place. Then Russian dolls appear on their doorstep, mysterious emails are received, and sightings of Layla start happening and their world is once again turned upside down. Now as they try to determine if it is in fact Layla making a return, or someone playing tricks on them, the two of them begin to realize that their happily ever after just hit a big snag. Someone wants a little revenge, and they will stop at nothing to make it happen...

Bring Me Back is a riveting tale that will grip you from the first page and not let go until the last! This was my first read from this author, and must admit I was quite thrilled with what I found, the plot was engaging, exquisitely crafted, and riddled with twists and turns that had my jaw dropping more than a few times. Just when I thought I knew where things were headed, Ms. Paris, would pull the rug out from under me and leave me stumped all over again. I thoroughly enjoyed this clever work of art, it had everything I look for in a suspenseful read and so much more... highly recommend you get your hands on this one it's sure to boggle your mind and keep you on the edge of your seat!!

I requested an advanced copy of this title from the publisher, via NetGalley, and voluntarily read and reviewed.

I'll never look at a Russian doll again without thinking of this book. I enjoyed it; sort of had it somewhat figured out about halfway through. It definitely keeps you thinking what is it or who is it making things happen.

I received this book from St Martin’s Press and NetGalley for an honest review. Thank you!

WOW!!!! This book had me on the edge of my seat from the very beginning. Finn and Layla are on their way home from a trip when Finn stops at a secluded area to use the restroom. He gets back to the car only to find his girlfriend missing. Fast forward 12 years, Finn is engaged to Ellen, Layla’s sister. Of course their “happy” life will get turned upside down when Finn begins receiving cryptic emails and Russian dolls from someone claiming to be Layla. Page after page, the author does not disappoint! B.A. Paris, BRAVO!!!!!!

An extremely fast paced novel. I loved this one just as much as I loved her other two novels. This book was a one nighter and had me hooked from page 1.

This was an enjoyable and gripping quick read. Clever plot and flows nicely with a few twists to keep the reader guessing. I've enjoyed reading all the books from this author, all similar in genre but quite different too.

I loved part one of this book so much that I told all my friends to pre-order it. Unfortunately part two and three were not as good. It felt like the author was trying to recreate Gone Girl but I figured out the twist before I was even halfway through the book. The setting was super boring and in the end I couldn’t wait to just be done with it.

I really enjoyed the author’s first novel and liked the second one. I looked forward to this new book after reading the synopsis, but unfortunately this one left me rather cold. The pacing was off and it. was all rather odd. I wanted to love it ... I really did. But this one just didn’t work for me. Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for an advanced reader’s copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. 2.5 stars rounded up to 3

First of all, let me say I am a big fan of B.A. Paris and anticipate any of her new releases. With that being said, I was a little disappointed with Bring Me Back. I enjoyed both Behind Closed Doors and The Breakdown but did not see the same consistency here. I was very much into the story about 80% of the way and was pleasantly surprised by what the twist was, but found the last 20% to be a little far-reaching as the onion was being peeled and the twist was explained. There seemed to be a concept the author was going for but the unwinding fell a little flat for me. Thank you to Netgalley and St. Martin's Press for an ARC. I look forward to more by B.A. Paris.

I still can't believe I wasted one day of my life reading this crap. "Addictive" and a "page turner" it is not. I just wanted to stop reading this stupidity, but if I actually stopped I wouldn't be able to fully tell how much of a bad story this book is.

So Layla disappeared one night and 12 years later she is... like back. Fine. The problem is the ridiculous chat conversations that she has with Finn (the ex); they are so absurd that I decided not to read that part anymore. So Finn chatting with Layla, a person that has been gone for 12 years, and no emotion is shown. Hello! A "where the fuck have you been?" is in order!

Oh! He still loves her! Holy crap.

So now Finn is going to marry Ellen (Layla' sister) and that is what apparently has brought Layla back from the dead.

The story is told in the past and present. The past consists of events that took place between Layla and Finn before she disappeared, I guess to show us how deep their love was...? Unnecessary crap.

Anyways, the real reason of why Layla had been gone 12 years came like a sudden slap that just made mad. Yes, I was mad at reading something so wacky (not the reason itself but the way it was played out).

The best part is that Layla leaves an email explaining EVERYTHING! Isn't that convenient? I suspect that written evidence is the prefer method of A. B. Paris for solving a story. (The same happened in <i>The Breakdown</i> but instead of an email it was text messages. Like people discuss their crimes over texts...).

Anyway, everything was nicely explained here in the form of an email and that was that.

I wanted to see real emotions but these characters acted like robots.

This is my last Paris book. I am not wasting my time anymore with this author.

Thanks Netgalley for providing me with a free copy of this title.

Finn loved Layla who he met completely by chance in an underground station. When they took a trip to France, Layla mysteriously disappeared from the rest area where they stopped for a break. Twelve years later Finn is engaged to Ellen, Layla’s sister when he starts to get mysterious messages from an unknown source and tiny Russian dolls keep appearing- the significance of which only he, Ellen and a friend know about. Who is contacting him and why? B.A Paris has done it again. Drawn me into a book that I really didn’t want to put down (and wouldn’t have done had real life not got in the way). Characters that are three dimensional and a talent for making them live on the page. Short snappy chapters that keep the pace and entice you to turn that “just one more chapter”.... and then its hours later than you thought. A skill a talent, a story to keep you on your toes. One wonderful, brilliant read.
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First let me say thank to you to the publishers, author and Netgalley for this ARC in return for my honest review. I have really enjoyed the other books by B.A. Paris and this book lived up to what I have come to expect from her. This book is a gripping, fast read. I devoured it. It is very much a plot driven story. I didn’t care much for the characters but the plot kept me reading at a rapid pace. The story alternates between the past and present as well as different POVs. Finn’s girlfriend, Layla, disappearspp and twelve years have passed and he is engaged to her sister. Then events make Finn begin to wonder-is she back? Where has she been? Why now? My advice is to read it when you have no other obligations because you won’t be able to put it down.

After having read “Behind Closed Doors”, I was anxious to read another BA Paris book. Love the writing style and attention to detail without too many. “Bring Me Back” is sure to be another fan favorite from BA Paris. A suspenseful love story right to the end and the story grabs you right from the start and doesn’t let go. Finn, Layla, Ellen, Harry and Ruby, believable characters whose lives intertwine with details of each relationship that are as relatable as they are interesting.
A true page turner that kept me up late.
Cannot wait for the next book!

Thanks to NetGalley and HQ for an advanced read in exchange for this review. I have liked B.A. Paris' other works and was excited to read this one. Unfortunately, this fell flat for me.

Finn's girlfriend, Layla, disappeared a decade ago while she remained in the car when they stopped at a rest stop. Not a single lead has surfaced.

Finn is now engaged to be married to Ellen, Layla's sister. He's moved on and is happy with his life. One day he goes home, and Ellen is holding something in her hand. It's something that only Layla would understand.

At first, this book was interesting. There's some questions surrounding Layla's disappearance as Finn reveals to the reader that he wasn't honest regarding what happened prior to Layla disappearing. More and more surprises began to pop up, and Finn and Ellen believe that Layla is alive. There seemed to be a lot of promise in the book, but then details and story line fell flat. Finn is terrible, and don't expect to feel any sympathy for him as he wonders if Layla is back or not. Also, he's quite dumb as he goes to places thinking a serial killer/kidnapper is going to be there, and he goes anyway! Finn and Ellen are tormented that Layla is back, but the dialogue is unintentionally humorous. Lot's of eye rolling for me! At one point I wanted to give up, but I persevered. Now I will reward myself with a donut.

This was an excellent book! Plenty of twists and turns to keep me guessing, just as I thought I had it all figured out. Fascinating conclusion that kept me thinking about the book long after I had turned the final page.

I was so excited to read this book and there were some serious squeals when I received an early reader’s copy of this book! I love B.A. Paris books! Thank you St. Martin’s Press and Netgalley.

Now for my thoughts on the book. B.A. Paris has a way of pulling you in to her books immediately. It opens with Finn’s police statement when his girlfriend, Layla, goes missing. It then jumps to twelve later. With Layla still missing, Finn is now engaged Layla’s sister, Ellen. Then a tiny Russian doll shows up at their door that makes Finn and Ellen wonder if Layla is still alive. Or is whoever took Layla trying to taunt them?

I was guessing the entire book and continuously changing my mind about who was sending the dolls to Finn and Ellen. I finally thought I knew what was going on and thought it was so obvious. In the end, I was wrong which made me like this book more. Some of the emails to Finn were a little dramatic but made sense at the end.

I’d definitely recommend this book! Another good page-turner from B.A. Paris!

You don't know what's going on... at first. But with the writer leaving plenty of clues over the course of the book, it's possible to figure out what's going on before the rest of the characters do. Two narrators, both reliable, yet missing (or concealing?) enough information that it's not initially certain what we can know to be true. It's satisfying seeing the hints and solving the mystery. I enjoyed this only slightly less than Behind Closed Doors, which means I still had a fun time reading it.

B.A. Paris’s previous novels, The Breakdown and Behind Closed doors are two of my favorite books so I could not wait to devour her newest. I read it in 1 day, I couldn't put it down. The story is told in 3 parts and from the point of view of the 2 main characters and it will keep you guessing! I kept thinking I figured it out, but was never 100% sure until the very end. It's a page turner and a binge worthy read! on a side note, if you haven't read her first two novels make sure you mark them to read!

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This was a great psychological thriller. Finn and his girlfriend Layla stop at a rest area while vacationing in France. Layla waits in the car while Finn goes inside, when he returns Layla is gone. There is no trace of her. Her body is never found and years later she is declared dead.

Twelve years later Finn is engaged to Layla's sister Ellen. As their wedding date approaches Finn and Ellen start receiving Russian dolls. Finn starts receiving emails from someone claiming to be Layla. She wants Finn back and wants him to get rid of Ellen.

If this mysterious person is really Layla she seems to be mentally unstable and possibly dangerous. I had many ideas as to who was behind the dolls and emails and each time I was wrong. This was definitely a edge of your seat page turner. All I can say about the ending is WOW!!! Didn't see that coming and days later I am still thinking about it! Loved this book! Will definitely read more by B.A. Paris!

NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press have graciously provided me with this book. I’ve freely chosen to write a review, and my thoughts and opinions have not been influenced by receiving this book.

If you’ve read of B. A. Paris’ earlier books, you know she is notoriously good at setting the scene where every character is suspect from the outset, and she delivers nothing less in her third novel. Unlike the first two books, we’re now trained to question everything from the start in her writing. So, being on guard for any clues right from the first page, Bring Me Back sets out to form up the mystery in the first few pages. We meet Finn and his girlfriend Layla when they’re returning home from a weekend away, and she disappears along the way home. We then meet her sister Ellen who has moved into Finn’s life and start to examine the mystery surrounding Layla’s disappearance.

Several parts of the storyline worked well in building the tension, but I must admit that Paris’ first book, Behind Closed Doors, is by far my favorite. Bring Me Back’s plot twists are done so well, and where she takes her characters mentally is always entertaining (love those deep ends they talk themselves into). Lots of deception happening in this book, and the psychological teasing will keep you reading.