I've been anxiously awaiting the release of this book! Thank goodness I didn't have to wait until the release date in August! I loved Rea's first book Not Without My Daughter, and I loved this book as well! I'll be ordering a copy for my library!

Whoa...LOVED this book. It hooked me from the first page and I literally read for hours before finally making myself put it down. It reads super fast and the characters are totally engaging. My favorite book I've read in a long time.

Thank you to NetGalley for the advanced reader copy in exchange for an honest review.

Wow. This book had me guessing from start to finish. I actually did an out loud WTF , shook my head, and went back a page to make sure I had it right. The story had everything you want in a thriller. Good characters, interesting back stories, twists and turns. I couldn’t put it down till I got to the unexpected and goose bump inducing ending.

This is one of those books that gripped me by the throat and didn't let go! I loved Frey's first book so knew this one would have plenty of suspense and surprises and wow, did it ever! The story revolves around best friends Lee and Grace, their sons, and Noah, an occupational therapist and teacher. To say much more would simply not do justice to the novel; it just begs to be read! Past and present, secrets, lies, betrayal, deception...what's not to like? There is also sexual abuse, alcoholism, and drug use as well so if these bother you be aware. But it's just such a riveting plot that I couldn't stop reading. Literally gasped at the end...what???

I would normally give a bit of a recap of the plot here, but I won’t, because I could not do it justice. There were so many “oh my goodness” moments! You think you have just worked it out, and then there was another twist. That ending was so startling and unexpected that I defy anyone to work out what was going to happen! I did read the previous book, Not Her Daughter, by the author and loved it and this one is just as amazing, or even better. She sure knows how to tell a story and keep you on the edge of your seat. Highly recommended!
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Wow. I absolutelyloved this book. Fast moving. Lots of twists and turns. At first I didn't like the back and forth between past and present, but I got used to it and it was fine. I never did figure out the ending. I had idea but wasn't right. I would highly redeemed this. Interesting learning about the autistic child too. Thank you to netgalley for letting me preview this book for honest review.
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Special thanks to the author, the publisher and NetGalley for a free, electronic ARC of this novel.
“Because You’re Mine” is the newest novel by author Rea Frey, whose previous work, “Not Her Daughter” surprised and delighted me.
Single mother Lee has finally found a life that works for her and her sensitive son, Mason. She knows how he needs to adhere to a strict routine, and how he thrives in a controlled environment. One day, when her best friend Grace encourages her to go away on a girls’ weekend, Lee takes the biggest plunge of her life and leaves Mason with his teacher and mentor, Noah, and tries to enjoy some time with her friends. However, while on the retreat someone turns up dead. As secrets start to unveil with the help of a diary, it is soon discovered that Noah is not who he claims to be and Grace has some huge secrets of her own.
I thought I had predicted the twist in this novel early on. Even still, I was hooked form the beginning, desperate to see how it all played out! When I turned out to be mostly wrong, I was actually delighted (a feat that does not happen often for me).
All the characters had major secrets, and none of them are what you expect. From page one, the character development is top-notch and the plot weaves down a twisty-turny, thorny path. All this describes an author with years of experience honing her craft. However, as Frey is a new author, her storytelling speaks to her innate skill and creativity. She was simply born to write.
Mason’s eccentricities are honest and charming, and I was completely hooked from the start. Anyone who loves a special need child knows the delight in their brutal honesty and the joys that a small gesture can bring. Frey is upfront and delightful in her depiction of such needs, and there are no excuses or justifications, Mason simply fits into the world as only he can.
From the powerful, heart-wrenching authors’ note at the beginning (and I highly suggest you read every word), to the surprise ending, “Mine” is gripping, suspenseful and completely immersive.

First, I want to thank Rea Frey, St. Martin’s Griffin, and NetGalley for providing me with this book so I may bring you with this review.

Rea Frey seriously brought out all of sorts of emotions in this reader in Because You’re Mine. There were many moments in the story where Rea totally shocked me that I never saw coming. Moments where I stress you will need a box of tissues!! Not to mention all the secrets that this book has that eventually will come out. This was a must-read book though.

This book may not be for everyone as it deals with some difficult subjects that may trigger some. Some of those topics are rape, bearing a child out of rape, suicide, alcoholism, your best friend dating your father, etc.
In the very beginning of this book Rea writes an extremely personal note to her readers. She tells her extremely brave story about the time her teenage boyfriend raped her and how it affected her afterword’s. She also lists some great references if you or anyone you know have been sexually abused or having suicidal thoughts.

My favorite character in this book was Mason. The book didn’t come out and literally say it but all the traits were there he had Asperger’s. Ironically, I had the honor of babysitting a 8 year old boy by the name of Mason who had this. He too like the character in the book was so incredibly bright and didn’t like change either. Many scenes with Mason pulled on my heart strings big time. Not to mention I have a soft spot for children and adults with this disorder.

One thing I could feel while reading this book was that Rea was very passionate about Mason and Wyatt (another boy with Asperger’s) story line and that it was close to her heart! This made for a more special read.
Sadly, the book didn’t hook me right always. It took a little bit to really grab my attention. However, when it did I was totally hooked and could not put it down.

Lee, Grace, and Noah have secrets...How do their lives intersect and which one has the darkest secret.? Mason is the on the spectrum son that Lee must keep safe. There are many twists and turns and you will be blown away by the surprise ending. Thanks to St. Martin’s Press and to NetGalley for providing me with a galley in exchange for my honest opinion.

Fantastic psychological book! What a surprising twist at the end! Definitely one of my favorite books!!

What a detailed novel, every scent and movement is documented.
It cracks you apart from the start and keeps reeling you in as you anticipate what comes next.
The death of Lee is complex and deep. This story is gripping right to the last page.

This is an absolutely amazing, mesmerizing, can’t put it down novel! It is full of emotion, twists and turns, and believable characters. The ending did surprise me, but the author laid the groundwork so completely throughout the entire book, that it was totally believable. I love books like this! Brilliant idea and exceptional plotting. Please make this one into a movie!

Thanks to NetGalley, the author and publisher for an advanced reading copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.

You think you know…you think you have the story figured out right? It was just an accident..or was it?

Thank you #netgalley and #stmartinspress for the #arc of this suspenseful story!

It took a minute to grab my attention but, a quarter of the way through and I was hooked!! This book is number two for Rea Frey and I think she’s two for two! Thoroughly enjoyed and couldn’t put it down!

Lee is the mom of Mason, an autistic boy who’s wise beyond his years and feels alone in the mist of her friends. Noah is Masons therapist who Lee has a crush on, but does he have more to do with the story than they’re letting on? This story takes some good twists and turns and goes between the past and present.

Must read!!

It was off to a good start! The story was alluring it did draw me in.. I kept turning the pages to find out the big mystery.. but about midway through the book i felt like the story started to drift off and became too lengthy in the chapters and i started to lose interest. other than that i thought it was a good book . i like the characters they felt believable and you could feel their emotions coming out through the story! it is a riveting suspense!

I didn't care for this story. Because You're Mine is the well written tale of two friends and their sons and lover. The story flows well, but is light and slow in the beginning. Frey has chose most of the interesting action to occur in the last quarter of the book. The topic was uncomfortable, and I didn't like the resolution to the conflict. Would probably not recommend this one.

I received invite so I requested
I read her book, 'Not Her Daughter" and that book surprised me off my feet

Having a child myself with Sensory Processing Disorder,
I understand the hypersensitivity and hypo-sensitivity. I felt for her dealing with it as a parent.

"The truth will set you free
but the lies are what keeps me safe"

This book has twists and will make you want to sneak around the turn.
You will keep reading to discover the conclusion.

Wow! There aren’t words to describe this story! You have to read it yourself. This is a didn’t stop reading until I finished it book. A riveting story of friendship, family, love and secrets. Immerse yourself in the lives of Grace and Lee. Two friends who each have secrets of their own and what they are afraid to reveal to the other.

I absolutely loved, The Nowhere Child, by Rea Frey (10 Stars) and was so excited to see her most recent book, Because You’re Mine available. Unfortunately, I didn’t love this one, it was just okay. I appear to be in the minority, as I am seeing mostly 5 star ratings. I didn't enjoy any of the characters and struggled to relate or even sympathize with them. There are some GREAT twists but not enough to overcome the characters. It took me 8 days to read which is a long time for me to finish a book. I was never anxiously awaiting my kids to go to sleep or skipping chores to get deeper into this novel. I will definitely read whatever Rea Frey writes next and wasn’t discourcaged by not enjoying, Because You’re Mine...I think the topic just wasn’t for me.

Thank you NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press for the opportunity read an e-ARC of, Because You’re Mine, in exchange for my honest review.

Will post to Goodreads pne month prior to publishing release and Amazon on 8/6/19.

I wAs given an advanced copy to read in exchange for an honest review.

I enjoyed this book. I really loved how it had so many twists and turns. I recommend this read for anyone who likes a story that keeps you guessing until the end.

Single mother Lee has the daily routine down to a science: shower in six minutes. Cut food into perfect squares. Never leave her on-the-spectrum son Mason in someone else’s care. She’ll do anything—anything—to keep his carefully constructed world from falling apart. Do anything to keep him safe.

But when her best friend Grace convinces her she needs a small break from motherhood to recharge her batteries, Lee gives in to a weekend trip. Surely a long weekend away from home won’t hurt?
Noah, Mason’s handsome, bright, charismatic tutor—the first man in ages Lee’s even noticed—is more than happy to stay with him.
Forty-eight hours later, someone is dead.

I definitely felt connected to these characters and was engrossed with the story from page one. When they say you don't see that ending coming, they mean it! It was a complete shock, I'm still thinking about it even after hours of having finished this book. Highly recommend!

Thank you #NetGalley and #st.martinsbooks for the ARC of Because You're Mine by Rea Frey
Pub Date: 06 Aug 2019