While I enjoyed this book and still give it four stars, I like this less than Abramson’s other work. Maybe because it’s her second time in the “man obsessively stalks a woman” vein, and I think she did it better in Obsession. I didn’t dislike the book; I like the protagonists and the way their relationship develops. I love that we got to see Charlie Whitmore and Kendra Blake. (Even though this is a complete stand-alone, it’s always good to see friends from other books.) Colby was set up to be the villain pretty quickly, and lived up to those expectations.

Possible objectionable material:
Perilous situations. Quick romance. Kissing. Stalking.

Who might like this book:
If you like romantic suspense, this is the book for you!

Thank you to NetGalley and Covenant Communications for the eARC, which was provided in exchange for my unbiased opinion.

This book also reviewed at https://biblioquacious.blogspot.com/2021/12/a-dozen-by-traci-hunter-abramson.html

Such a great book. Makes for a wonderful read. I can not wait to read more from this author. I love books like this.

Another winner from Traci Hunter Abramson! She's great at writing multiple POV books and just the right amount of suspense. Tia and Evan were relatable and I loved watching their relationship blossom. This was a sweet and clean read, I'd rate PG for thematic violence. I adored the cameos from Kendra and Charlie Whitmore!

Suspense, Romance, clean
This was a fun read! The kidnapper, the romance, the clues and how authorities found Tia was an intense, suspenseful read, with a heartfelt romance. While the romance wasn't the main part of the novel, it still gave it a human, honest setting that was a nice foil for the kidnapper's character. Tia was a determined, resourceful, talented and a loyal friend. Her heart showed in her work at her school with her athletes, her fun-loving friendships, and her sense of fun. Evan with his talent in cyber security was a perfect hero for this novel. Loved the setting in AZ contrasting it with the Detroit winters, it was a perfect complication to their relationship, along with the communication issues. The final scenes so perfectly came together with a sense of intensity, and urgency. Loved this read!
Anyone who enjoys mystery and suspense would enjoy this read! Some clever twists and turns as this novel unwrapped and wove to it's conclusion.
I received an ARC from the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for a fair and honest review. My opinions are my own.

Proximity is a story of long-distance romance, stalkers, and learning who to trust. As with many of Traci Hunter Abramson's books, I felt the romance portion of the book was rushed. However, Ms. Abramson prefers to focus on the obstacles to the romance, and this book had plenty of them.

The tension in the book was real as Tia begins to have creepy things happen to her with no explanation. It was very stressful for me-this may have been part of the writing. It may have also been past experience with a stalker. So I would warn others who have had scary situations that this book may trigger some emotions...that, or the author did a great job of invoking the stress as you waited to see what would happen next.

Through the book we meet a few friends from other Abramson books (Charlie and Kendra from "Obsession") and it is fun to see them again. You do not need to read their book in order to read this one.

Overall, an enjoyable read.

Good enough, but not great is how I found Proximity by Traci Hunter Abramson. The characters simply weren't very interesting, or maybe I just like darker stories. Would not recommend.

Have I said how much I love Traci Hunter Abramson's books? Lol, I'm sure I've mentioned it each time I review one. I was so excited to see this one available for review on NetGalley. This was another page turner for me and I probably lost sleep staying up to read this one (it's been a couple of weeks since I finished it so I don't remember).

Tia Parker and Evan Spence meet at the wedding rehearsal dinner of their friends Julie and Drew. Tia's a high school athletic trainer and Evan is a tech guy who has his own company. They're always late, even when they really try to be on time, so their friends told them the rehearsal dinner was a half an hour earlier than it really was. I thought this was funny and cute way for them to meet--both rushing in thinking that they're late. They find out they have a lot in common except Evan's "geographically challenged" (he lives in Detroit but travels a lot for work), but there are sparks and a mutual attraction between them.

Colby Farren is a police officer moving from Alaska, where he's lived all his life, to Arizona. We don't know much about him except he and his fiancee broke up before he moved to take the deputy position in Arizona. He shows an immediate interest in Tia.

Strange things start happening to Tia--she has 2 flat tires after a game, but when she brings her truck in to have them replaced, she's told there was nothing wrong with them; sometimes she feels as if someone's watching her; she can't find things (like her lotion) where she usually keeps them.

I can't say too much more without giving anything away other than Tia should definitely listen to her gut and good thing there's an FBI guy in the story. 🙂

I loved Evan and Tia together. Evan's a great guy and SO sweet. I got the creeps every now and then while reading this so I'm glad I read most of it during the day. Once the action took over I couldn't wait to finish to see how it ended--let's just say the suspense level was high, and I'm happy I finished it before bedtime or I wouldn't have been able to sleep.

This book is told by the viewpoint of the three main characters--Colby, Tia, and Evan. I know some people don't like multiple "voices" when they read, but I like that we get everyone's viewpoint.
Thanks to NetGalley and Covenant Communications for allowing me to the opportunity to read and review this book. All opinions are my own.

Suspense and shock on every page. What happens when every time you try to find happiness something always goes wrong? Will the next man be the one or will he be just another mistake that leads to destruction? Thank you NnetGalley for allowing me to read this book.

Tia Parker always seems to fall for the wrong guy. But when she meets Evan Spence at a friend’s wedding, it seems like she’s finally found Mr. Right. As the couple struggles with the pitfalls of pursuing romance long-distance, Tia is taken off guard by a new arrival in town. Colby Farren is handsome and charming and has made it clear he’s interested in Tia.

Caught between the attention of two very different men, her complicated love life is soon eclipsed by much more sobering concerns. A break-in at her apartment is just the first in a series of bizarre events, each bringing her one step closer to a dangerous liaison. And knowing who to trust could be a matter of life and death.

When I first started reading this I thought it was going to be a mild thriller and more of a love story, but I was wrong. This was a full on suspense story! I was so creeped out for Tia, I just wanted her to be happy! This was a great book, I just couldn't put it down until I finished it.

Thanks to #NetGalley for the ARC of #Proximity
Pub Date: 01 Oct 2018

I love Traci Hunter Abramson books, but this one was just ok. I felt like I had read this story before. There was little doubt in my mind who the bad guy was going to be. I loved the parts of the story that were set in Paris as the romance was my favorite part. A cute read, but not my favorite from this author.

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Ms. Abramson has written another great suspense story that keeps you turning pages as fast as you can.

I voluntarily read an advanced copy.

Proximity by author Traci Hunter Abramson is a dark women's fiction that is genuinely a good story. The characters are developed well and the plot is decent.
Thank you Netgalley and the publisher for a copy of Proximity in exchange for an honest review.