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SUCH A GOOD GIRL

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As I read I was getting confused with all the different characters. I realized that these women were integral to the story. Richard Wanton was evil. All of the women were needed to come together to prove him guilty. I like the separate chapters for each character.

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I received this book from the publishers via Netgalley for a review. What a story. A hard subject well told, could not put it down. Well done Willow on what must have been hard to write (all will become clear on the afterword).

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Willow Rose tackles not only murder in Such A Good Girl, but how one person can have an impact on so many women’s lives. Rose utilizes the #metoo movement to not only showcase what happens to women in the workplace, but as a reflection of her own life. I find it fascinating that Rose chose to do this through a character we have all come to dislike through Eva Rae. What happened earlier on in this human’s life ended up impacting their life forever.

Rose does not let us drown in this trauma, but sets Thomas off after a murderer...or two. Until finally she is on the run from a number of killers with no support system in site. Thomas ends up having to call upon people we have only heard about so far and their impact on the story is unique.

The mystery is a familiar one if you turn on the television, but Rose manages as always to find fresh ways to kill someone (laugh). I love the mystery. The emotional struggle that Thomas goes through we can all understand.

Such A Good Girl is an outstanding mystery and message for people everywhere. I love Eva Rae Thomas and if you haven’t read any of her books, that is okay. This book can be read as a standalone as Eva Rae is basically working on her own and with new characters. Now would be great time for you to spend time with Such A Good Girl.

I received an ARC of this book and I am writing a review without prejudice and voluntarily.

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Love love loved this book - I’m a huge procedural fan and LOVE criminal minds - so this mystery book following Agent Thomas as she tries to find Kimmie, backtracking to the story of Samantha and everything in between. Great, captivating book and would absolutely recommend for any fans of Karin slaughter, thrillers and more.

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This just wasn't for me. I tried many times to get into it, but struggled to get more than a few chapters before I found something more interesting (laundry, feeding the dog) to do. The plot seemed like it would be good, but I found the writing weak. I was surprised to find that this was not a first novel. I wasn't able to finish it.

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Willow Rose captures readers again with the continuation of Eva Rae Thomas! Such A Good Girl is full of twists that kept me trying to solve the plot before the story revealed it. Absolutely could not put it down. I don't know if we're done with Eva Rae but Rose proves she still has new tricks up her sleeve for our favorite former FBI Profiler.

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Wow! This story is about women working in TV network and how as interns they are compromised by those who are in a position to make their career a success or not. Samantha is the latest in a long line of young ladies who are effected by what these men do that make them see themselves differently than they should. It is also about Eva Rae and the woman who broke up her marriage. Willow Rose did a very good job of presenting this story.

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This is a great suspenseful book and I was excited to read it when I picked it up. The author's ability to pull you into the story is awesome along with her attention to details that make her stories realistic. The characters are connectable and give life to the story. This is a faster paced story that kept me engaged and turning pages to the end. The twists and turns kept me wanting to know what would happen next. This book is part of the Eva Rae Thomos series that I highly suggest you go back and read the previous books. I really enjoyed this book and this author. I highly recommend this book.

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Thanks Netgalley for allowing me to read this book. A woman is thrown from a high rise to her death. The prime suspects is Richard Wanton who is very rich. It is up to Eva Rae who is a profiler to talk to a witness and get some answers. This book captured my attention from the start

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As a disclaimer, this is the first Eva Rae Thomas Mystery novel that I've read. Unfortunately, I wasn't impressed. The first troubling thing I noticed was the lack of character distinction between chapters. When you start a new chapter, it's hard to know whose POV it is which makes it difficult to read. The ending where the mystery is "solved" was kind of a let-down; I would've like to see her actual thought processes and it seemed like the author did a lot more telling than showing. The characters were all a little annoying and the assault scenes were hard to read. Overall, not the worst I've ever read but I probably won't be reading any of Willow Rose's other books.

I was provided an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

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I did not realize this was the ninth book in a series. I would have liked it better if I read the previous books. I like to have all the details and there was a lot of back history on the characters I would have liked to know to enjoy it more. I was a little confused with some of the references.
In my opinion, the reviews oversold the book a bit.
If you liked "She Said" you will like this book.

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Eva Rae Thomas is a former FBI profiler who is called back to DC by her former supervisor to help with a high profile case. The person she has to interview is none other than the woman with whom her ex-husband cheated on her before she quit and moved back to Florida. She really has no desire to help this person.

I'll just stop right here and say that I chose 4 of Willow Rose's books to review, never having heard of this author before, but always a fan of a good law enforcement story. Wow! I was hooked immediately. I then discovered that Ms. Rose is a prolific writer and proceeded to order all her books from 3 of her series so I could read the WHOLE story. I had a reading marathon. I am hooked and can't wait to read more. Highly recommend anything by this author!

I have voluntarily reviewed a copy of this book that I received from NetGalley. All views expressed are only my honest opinion.

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Such a Good Girl is the 9th book in the Eva Rae Thomas series by Willow Rose. Eva Rae is a single mom who occasionally works with the FBI but this time it's a little more personal. This is a fast paced novel with heart, the whole series is set up that way, which in my opinion, just makes it more enjoyable. All the main characters are likeable and had me rooting for them and even for some of the side characters that I wasn't such a fan of. So if you're looking for something other than your average law enforcement mystery, look no further.

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I don’t think I read the previous versions of this book but I was still able to follow along with the story. It was written well and I had to find out what happened next.

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This is the ninth book in the Eva Rae Thomas mystery series by Willow Rose. The books are exciting and interesting and this one is no different. Willow Rose writes her books with a primary and a secondary story that tie together near the end.

A girl falls from the penthouse floor of an apartment in Washington, D.C. The FBI calls Eva Rae and tells her they need her help. With a newborn to worry about she isn't really interested, but is told the witness will only speak to her. The problem is Eva Rae has no intention of listening to her since Kimmie is the reason her former husband left her.

There are many twists to the story and Eva Rae will wonder who can she trust.

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Eva Rae Thomas, a former FBI profiler, is asked by her former boss to assist in a case where the only witness insists she won’t talk to anyone but Eva. The witness ends up being Kimmie, the woman who broke up Eva’s marriage, and Eva wants nothing to do with her. Her daughter is friends with Kimmie’s son, though, and she begs her mother to help them. So begins Eva’s search for the truth. Drama, suspense, twists and turns, secrets, lies, danger. Men in powerful positions thinking they can get away with anything and not caring who they hurt along the way. Will Eva and Kimmie manage to stay alive long enough to bring that truth to court? A gripping story.

Eva's dad and her former mother-in-law are interesting characters.

As much as I liked the story, I honestly don’t think any judge would allow an interruption in the courtroom. I would think the judge would call for a break and take the lawyers into the judge’s chambers to find out exactly what was going on. I was given a free ebook for review by NetGalley. The opinions stated are my own.

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Another hit by Willow Rose! I was on the edge of my seat from the first page until the last! I love all of the books in Eva Rae Thomas Mystery but Such A Good Girl is my favorite as of now!

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Although this is the 9th book in the Eva Rae Thomas series, it is the first one I've read. Following the death of a young woman who appears to have been thrown from the top of a building, the only witness says she will only talk to profiler Eva Rae. The man accused of killing the young woman is a powerful media tycoon who has been abusing his power to manipulate women for decades. Although Eva Rae and the witness have bad blood between them, Eva Rae eventually ends up helping her --after the woman is targeted by a professional killer, hired to keep her from testifying. I liked the characters and I enjoyed the story, it was a quick and easy read. I had a few issues with it, though: there were times I felt like the story was too "vague" or jumped past things rather than fleshing them out, information was presented but not followed up on, and other times things were repeated unnecessarily.

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This story, based on real-life experiences, is about the dark reality of sexual abuse that exists in corporate world and no matter how many times we read such stories before, it never gets comfortable. The issue needs solution and possible way to give it the attention that is due is by talking about it, presenting the narratives, showing the victims that they are not to blame themselves and to work with system, supporters, confidants to bring down the perpetrators.

I admire the courage and gumption of Willow Rose to take this topic and present it as a fast-paced, addictive and page-turner fiction with complex characters, unexpected twists and turns. I read this book within a day. I couldn't stop myself. I love the fact that the writing is gripping, chapters are small and pace is swift.

Kudos to the writer and whole team for bring this book forward. Definitely recommend it to all readers who enjoy this genre!

My rating: 5 stars

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I enjoyed this book so much! I haven't read the series, sadly. I realized it was a series once I'd looked it up. But, even if I haven't read it; it's really good. I will read the beginning books, but let's just say this gave me a good look at how the series is.

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