3.5 stars

Have you ever read a book where you think "It was okay. I liked it." and then find yourself thinking about it and then realize that you enjoyed it much more than you initially thought. I had that experience with this book. Upon reading it, I kept thinking about it and the plot and realized that B.A. Paris pulled her plot twist off in a clever way. I also realized that there was a clue or two thrown in and although I read the words, I missed it but then had my "AHA!" moment a couple of hours after finishing the book. This is also a book, I thought I had figured it out, and was wrong. I love when this happens. I really enjoy when an Author surprises me.

A young Couple, Finn and Layla are traveling through France when they pull over and Finn goes into the restroom. When he comes back to the car, his girlfriend/fiancé is missing. An investigation ensues but Layla is never found. She has completely vanished. Her belongings are still in the car but there is no sign of her. She is never seen or heard from again. What happened to her? Finn is devastated and isolates for a long time.

Finn, is finally ready to move on with his life and has found love again - with Layla's sister, Ellen. Drawn together in their grief, they form a relationship which becomes romantic. Now, they are engaged to be married and everything seems to be going great. Then one day, Ellen finds a missing Russian doll which she lost when she was a child. Only three people know about the Russian Dolls: Ellen, Finn and Layla.

Then Finn also begins to find more Russian dolls and receives messages from an unknown person who later reveals herself as Layla.

Welcome to Finn's nightmare. Is Layla still alive? Is someone toying with him? Why get in touch now? What do the messages and dolls signify? Finn suspects anyone and everyone. Who wouldn't be freaked out.

Oh, what a tangled web we weave!

Was this my favorite B.A. Paris book? No! But as I said, she did a great job crafting her story. She had me thinking about it hours after finishing the book. This book moves at a very nice pace and for me was a fast read. The mystery of what really happened the night Layla went missing and who is leaving behind the dolls and sending email messages really drive the story.

So why not a higher rating? I still felt there were some unanswered questions and the need to suspend some disbelief. I also felt the ending was a little rushed. But overall an enjoyable suspense/thriller/mystery.

This book kept me guessing, I think I guessed everything that was a possible ending, and still I was wrong. When they tell you it's a page turner and you'll never guess the ending, this time it's the truth. Like her two previous books, this is what you hope a thriller will be.

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Bring Me Back / BA Paris / Thriller



A young British couple are driving through France on vacation when they stop at a service station. He runs in to use the restroom, she stays in the car. When he returns, her car door has been left open, but she’s not inside. No one ever sees her again.

There is a line at the beginning of this book that says “It was the truth. But not the whole truth” . This is the epitome of a BA Paris story and every time it creeps me out. This story took off immediately and did not slow its pace once. She guides you into so many tricks and suspicions that lead you so far from the “whodunit” that when you do find out who did what you just stare at the book in awe. It takes you from France to England to Scotland and into the strange and evil things that obsessed people will do for love. I highly recommend this book and give it 4 stars!

I received this ARC from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. From the first few pages, this book pulls you in and does not let go. Finn is madly in love with Layla. While returning from vacation, Layla disappears from the car. Finn searches desperately for her for many years, before meeting and falling in love with her sister, Ellen. With Finn and Ellen set to marry, strange items begin showing up at their home, causing them to believe that Layla is still alive. This book had many twists and secrets, and I thought I had it figured out several times, only to be proven very wrong in the end. I did not see that ending coming at all. Quick read, difficult to put down.

Well it's safe to say that this author has produced another outstanding brilliant and gripping read. I don't know how she does it but wow. She really does just have a clever way with words that leaves you gasping and wanting more.

The story and the characters engaged with you straight away, it was great getting to know them all and trying to figure how it will all end. You really do feel like you know Layla, Ellen and Finn for real as you become entwined in their story, although there are plenty of moments where you still don't know who is trust. It was all so very well written.

I did kind of guess the twist come the end but it didn't spoil my enjoyment of the story at all.

I read this book in two sittings would have been one if it wasn't for the fact I had to sleep and then go to work. Kind of hate it when real life gets in the way lol.

So bottom line, highly recommend this book and I can't wait for the next book from this author.

B.A. Paris has been one of my go to authors since Behind Closed Doors! This book was amazing and hooked me from the first page. I didn't see any of the twists coming at all and the twist at the end of the book was a big OMG to me! If you are looking for a book that keeps you guessing then this book is for you! This is a book that I am going to be thinking about for the days and weeks to come! I would recommend this book to everyone!
Thanks Netgalley and St. Martin's Press for an advanced copy of this book!

This thriller is filled with a mystery and suspense when you are hooked in the beginning with a story of a relationship gone wrong and a disappearing woman. The story is told from two different perspectives and after you find out that the woman disappears you stay hooked through the story to find out if the woman was killed, if she was kidnapped, if she was hiding because as the man who lost her describes later on what happened, what he lies about and what he still doesnt know, you end up searching through the story hoping that she will return or you will actually find out what happened to her and him. There are suspenseful moments that keep you turning the pages to read just one more chapter but there are a few minor characters that could be cut out of the story and still make it effective. I would recommend this book to anyone who likes thrillers with a little bit of suspense.

Boring and predictable.
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There's a thread of commonality in most psychological thrillers. Jilted lover, mental illness, murder and mayhem...it almost reads like a recipe. Many of them are still very good, though. However, I'm always excited when I read one that's so far off that path that it rocks my reading world.
It's been 12 years since Layla disappeared. Suspected at first of causing her harm, Finn has finally moved on. Quite unexpectedly, he's found love and happiness with Ellen, Layla's sister. But just as they are ready to begin planning their wedding, the memory of Layla rears its head. At first they brush it off as coincidence, maybe even someone playing a cruel joke. Eventually, though, there's no denying that Layla, or someone pretending to be her, is back. The question is, what does she want? And where has she been all this time?
Outstanding. That's about all I can say about this one. It's dark and foreboding and you just know something bad is going to happen. And I gotta admit, I'm pretty good at figuring things out before the very end. But even I didn't see this one coming!

I have enjoyed this book, it keeps you on edge.. Look out for the twist at the end. Totally recommend it to others who like a good mystery and thriller book.

After reading the two previous books from B.A. Paris, I was completely let down by this third book. The story line of the present was seriously drawn out and boring. The ending was just way too much and became just so unrealistic.

I received an arc copy of this book from Net Galley in exchange for my honest opinion of it. Layla and Ellen are sisters. Layla is I love with Finn. One night at a rest stop, while traveling, Layla disappears. Finn falls in love with Ellen and strange items are appearing and Finn is receiving emails from a person who was missing for 12 years. This book was okay. I just felt like the ending was rushed.

Ohhhhhh my goodness!!! B.A. Paris is my absolute favorite mystery/thriller author and Bring Me Back is the perfect example of why! From the very beginning I had a couple conspiracy theories going on in my head, but the outcome I never saw coming and completely blew me away. The storyline was well thought-out and the pacing was perfect. I don’t want to get into details because it’s so much better to go into this novel blind, but I will say I can’t even count how many twists and turns surprised me- love that! Bring Me Back is a 5 star read that is unputdownable! I am already looking forward to reading B.A. Paris’s next novel!!

3.5 stars
Finn and his girlfriend stop at a rest stop on the road and when he comes out, she is gone. Did she leave on her own or was she kidnapped? When he calls the police, he doesn’t tell them the whole truth of what happened leading up to her being gone.
Twelve years later she is never found and now Finn is engaged to another woman when weird things start happening. His past may be catching up with him.

Wow.... there is so much about this book that I can't really review, for fear of giving too much away. What I CAN say is that this book had several major twists and turns, right up until LITERALLY the end. I stayed up way too late at night trying to figure out the direction in which the book was going to take, and I was never successful in doing so. This was an easy read, mysterious without being too complicated; complex without losing the reader. Definitely a must read.

I requested an arc of this book as I have loved this author’s previous two books. In this book, we meet a young couple, Finn and Layla who are returning from their holiday when Layla vanishes. Fast forward 12 years and Finn is happy and living with Layla’s Sister, Ellen.
As the plot emerges we discover that perhaps Layla’s disappearance isn’t what it first seemed and what unfolds is a gripping tale. The plot twists and compels you to keep on reading. It’s a very fast paced book with a very clever ending.
In hindsight, I feel that the plot is a little unrealistic, but that could be what makes it so enthralling. This didn’t stop me enjoying the book at all and nor would it stop me looking for more books by this author in the future.

3.5 stars - The last two books from Paris I really enjoyed so I was eager to read her next one! This book is a hard one for me to rate and review. It was good so I don't want to take aware from that. I read it very quickly because I was intrigued and wanted to find out what happened. BUT I totally figured out the ending which is always a little disappointing. I have to say, I don't think casual readers will likely figure the ending out but I would expect many experienced readers in this genre to at least suspect this ending. This was my least favorite of Paris' books so far, however, I will happily continue to read her as I loved her previous 2 books and love her writing style!

Thank you Netgalley for the opportunity to preview Bring Me Back by B.A. Paris Last year's book, the Breakdown, was a shocker - this year's Bring Me Back is not only riveting, but will keep you holding your breath while you read.
Finn meets a stunning young woman, Layla, on New Year's eve, and he falls for her completely - she is his whole world. He is in love with her - obsessed! They are on vacation and they stop at a rest stop - Finn goes to the rest room, but when he comes Layla is gone.
Twelve year's later, Finn's life is so different - he has alot of money, good friends, a home, and a new fiance - Ellen. But Ellen is Layla's sister and Finn is going to marry her.
Finn has secrets - when Layla disappeared that night, he found a small Russian Nesting Doll - the smallest one. He knows it was Layla's - maybe it was a clue at the time of her disappearance. Finn has kept that doll for 12 years.
Then one day, a small Russian Doll appears on his doorstep - Is Layla back? Is she watching him, or is someone else playing a terrible joke on Finn. Then he gets an email - 12 years later - Layla is alive!
This book goes back and forth with Finn and Layla's POV. This book is riveting - I did not know where it was going. Paris has done it again with a "knock out" novel that will keep you reading till late at night - RECOMMEND - 5 stars.

4.5 stars for Bring Me Back by B.A. Paris. I enjoyed this roller coaster ride must as I did Behind Closed Doors. The Breakdown wasn't as good, in my opinion, but she's back again with Bring Me Back.

Finn and Ellen - what can you say? It's a little creepy to lose your serious girlfriend and 12 years later find yourself engaged to her sister. Since Finn's girlfriend, Layla, was never found and never heard from again, it gets a big more creepy when the tiniest of a set of nesting Russian dolls begin to be found near the home Finn and Ellen share.

If much more is said, the plot will be given away, but suffice it to say that if you've enjoyed other works by this author, you will like this one also. Check it out!

Thanks to the author, the publisher and Netgalley for the early copy.

Paris does it again, with a twisted tale of a couple in love, where Layla, one half of the couple, goes missing one night when they are coming back from a trip they took together. A quick pit stop turns into a huge mystery, as Layla is no longer in the car, when her boyfriend, Finn returns to the car. So the story begins. However, things are not as clear cut as they seem and as the story unfolds, you begin to be fed bits and pieces of truth, along with a whole lot of questions. The majority of the book takes place 12 years later, when Finn and Ellen and beginning to make arrangements for their wedding. Ellen finds a Russian doll, an identical doll to the one she lost many years ago, which she swore her sister Layla took from her. Yup, the same Layla. Finn is marrying her sister, as he has long given up on her return. The Russian doll has great significance, as Layla had the doll with her the night she disappeared. Is this the same doll? What about all of the other Russian dolls that begin to appear on the wall, and in the post and on the plate with the bill? Finn keeps wondering who is behind all of this. Is it his best friend Harry? His ex-girlfriend Ruby? Could it actually be Layla? You'll have to read this page turner to find out.