Lauren and Kane each harbor a dark secret. One of them believes their secret is safely buried, but the other is very much aware their skeletons share the same closet. After Lauren experiences a traumatic assault, she returns to her small hometown of Lamington, Massachusetts. Finding a job in a local bookstore, she meets the charming Kane, a security consultant, and an immediate attraction sparks between the two. As their relationship develops, she puts her past behind her and looks forward to the future. When Lauren finds a box of Kane’s hidden in the attic, long-buried memories are triggered. Faced with a discovery that makes her life a living nightmare and promises to destroy her hope of happiness, she takes matters into her own hands.

Perfectly executed. Each page had me wondering if this was going to be it and then bam. Never ending thrills. Will recommend to others.

This book is well written and does have an easy to follow story line. Trigger warning for sexual assault survivors.

I really enjoyed this one and couldn't put it down. It was fast paced and cram packed with everything I want in a thriller. I would suggest checking TW though

Very good book. Definitely kept me on the edge of my seat. As I was reading it I felt sorry for the character for what she went through and I was little surprised that it was her husband before he was her husband. But I kinda had a feeling as I read further into it that it was probably her husband especially when she started putting the pieces together. I'll definitely be reading another one by this author.

Heart pounding thriller that left me on the edge of my seat. I thoroughly enjoyed reading this one. Definitely one of the best books this year.

The cover is what drew me in and I’m so glad I was able to read this. It had a great thriller aspect and the concept worked well overall. The characters had a great feel to it and I was glad that I read this. G.N. Kearney has a great writing style and can’t wait for more.

This was pretty dark! Actually very dark and should probably come with q clear trigger warning for the topics covered. I can't decide how I feel about it to be honest. It's definitely tense and suspense filled. It's quite a unique premise and a storyline I'd not come across before. The writing though..... it felt like I'd missed pages or just that it jumps about quite a bit, which was odd. Not sure if that's an editing issue and may be rectified before print but other than that, it is very dark, it is a bit brutal, some of the characters are just plain evil and they're very well written to be completely evil which made me feel pretty uneasy. I'm assuming that's the point though lol! Definitely an entertaining read

This was a thriller, and the tone of the writing was dark and gritty. I thought the author did a good job of creating an atmosphere, and there was a lot of suspense. The storyline had themes that may be distressing for some readers, such as sexual violence, and although I found this a little bit upsetting, I did become invested in the story.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publishers for a free copy to review.

Dark thriller that has you hooked!
Lauren and Kane meet after she has suffered a terrible night-time attack. They get married, as she believes he has saved her sanity, but she doesn't really know him.
As the story progresses, and more victims are discovered, it is a race against time to stop the attacker from continuing, with Lauren at the heart of it all.

This book was aptly named. Lauren had been raped by Kane but she didn't know it. All of her memory of the event have been wiped away. She had been diagnosed with a form of amnesia.

When Lauren met Kane at her best friend's husband's birthday party they hit it off instantly. It wasn't long before she fell in love with him, and soon they were married. She'd been told that there was a 10% chance that she could get pregnant, but get pregnant she did. She wasn't very far into the pregnancy when she miscarried. Of course, she was devastated. But Kane was very understanding. She didn't want to have sex with him and that drove him to raping women.

One day, she was in the attic of their house and she found a tin filled with his momentos of the rapes. Among them was a star that fell off of her charm bracelet. That's when she knew he'd raped her.

There were two detectives who were investigating the rapes and Kane's name came up. They interviewed Lauren but she didn't give him away. With one of the rapes they found a partial fingerprint.

Lauren decided that Kane didn't deserve to live. So she planned a weekend away with him at a national park. It was where they'd gone for their honeymoon so she knew he'd want to go. Her plan was to drug him and push him over a cliff. And that's exactly what she did, but before she did, she told him that she knew. His response was one of reproach. He told her that he had raped many, many women and would never be caught. At this point they were on the cliff and he grabbed her with the understanding that if he was going over the cliff he was taking her with him, as he knew she was going to murder him. She broke his grip and shoved him over.

She hadn't told anyone what she'd discovered. She knew that if she told, the murder would be considered justified homicide.

It took 3 days before Kane's body was found. His death was considered a homicide, and the two detectives who had been investigating the rapes arrested Lauren for murder. Her bail was $25,000, which her parents paid. And the detectives were able to match Kane's fingerprint to that which was found at the one rape scene, so that even if she hadn't killed him he would have gone away probably for life.

The rest of the book was about her trial. The author did a marvelous job weaving Lauren and Kane throughout the story. And I thought the plot was well thought out. The author was able to hold my attention completely during the entirety of the book, and for that I gave it five stars.

I had high hopes for this book, but in the end I thought it was predictable and lacking any real suspense. I feel that the author jumped about, not fully exploiting the parts that drama was being built and almost eager to finish one section of the story and get into the next. No spoilers, but it could have been a darker, more complex cat and mouse book if the author had tried harder. I felt as though the author had a great idea, but then became bored and didn’t bother to develop the plot to its best. Overall lacklustre. Ok, but nothing special.

G.N. Kearney's "I Know it Was You" explores the depths of secrets and lies, meandering the shadowy corners of human nature in a gripping psychological thriller that will keep readers on the edge of their seats.

The story centers around Lauren, a woman who, after a traumatic assault, returns to her hometown, seeking a fresh start. Kearney conveys the emotional weight of Lauren's past, immersing readers in her struggles and her determination to overcome the darkness that haunts her. Lauren's character is beautifully crafted, allowing us to empathize with her pain and root for her to find healing and happiness.

As she settles into her new life, Lauren meets Kane, a charming security consultant. Their connection is immediate and intense, drawing us into a relationship that promises love, hope, and a brighter future. The chemistry between Lauren and Kane is palpable. Kearney's portrayal of their evolving relationship kept me engaged and invested in their journey.

The narrative takes a thrilling turn when Lauren discovers a hidden box in the attic, unleashing a Pandora's box of long-buried memories. The book's title, "I Know it Was You," takes on new meaning as secrets resurface and the tension escalates. Kearney weaves a web of suspense, leaving us eager to unravel the truth behind the ominous box and the secrets it holds.

Kearney created an atmosphere of relentless suspense and unease in this novel. The story's pacing is well-crafted, building steadily to keep readers guessing while maintaining a sense of urgency. Kearney has a knack for creating an environment that makes it easy for us to immerse ourselves in the storyline.

The characters are multi-dimensional -- layers are gradually peeled back as the story unfolds. Kearney unveils their flaws, vulnerabilities, and hidden motivations. They became relatable and intriguing. I found myself more apt to connect with the characters on a personal level, making the emotional impact of the story even more significant.

Kearney explores themes of trust, trauma, and the consequences of keeping secrets. The story challenged me to confront my own beliefs about human nature and the lengths people will go to protect themselves and their loved ones. The psychological elements in the book are executed with precision.

The book's intricate plot and relentless suspense made it impossible to put down. I am looking forward to reading more from the mind of G.N. Kearney.

"A heart-pounding psychological thriller that will leave you breathless."

"A gripping tale of secrets, suspense, and shattered trust."

"An edge-of-your-seat journey into the depths of darkness."

"A maze of mystery and intrigue."

"A chilling exploration of the consequences of hidden truths."

"Taut and unputdownable -- a page-turner."

"Kearney has created a riveting thriller."

"A dark and atmospheric narrative that will haunt your thoughts."

"A mind-bending psychological puzzle that keeps you guessing."

"A rollercoaster of emotions, from fear to redemption."

"A tale of duplicity and deception that will leave you questioning reality."

"A race against time with unexpected twists at every turn."

"Kearney's writing will leave you craving more."

"A thrilling descent into the human psyche."

"A harrowing exploration of the fine line between guilt and innocence."

"G.N. Kearney's storytelling takes center stage in this dark thriller."

"Prepare to be haunted by the secrets within 'I Know it Was You.'"

"A haunting journey through the shadowy corridors of the mind."

There were points when this book kept my attention but also I did feel confused at points and struggled to keep up.

Thanks to NetGalley and Level Best Books. I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book.

I should have gone with my gut reaction and stopped reading this at 20%. I did finish it, unfortunately, and cannot recommend this one. I realize it's an uncorrected proof, but my goodness does this need editing and proofreading. For example, characters you haven't seen before, then are introduced a couple of pages later? I kept having to go back to previous pages to see who they were talking about - very confusing. The story was all over the place. And it supposedly takes place in Massachusetts? It certainly wasn't written in that vernacular. This was definitely not for me.

I Know It Was You is one of those books where you hope that the protagonist will have a happily ever after.

Lauren is the victim of a traumatic crime and returns to her small town in Massachusetts to heal and start life anew. She finds a job in a small bookstore and meets a man, Kane, she likes quite a bit. Their relationship goes swimmingly - until Lauren discovers a box of items that belong to Kane and that take her right back to the trauma she has fought so hard to move beyond.

She must now move further to find out exactly what the truth is about Kane - and find a way to save herself.

I know it was you was written well enough with enough drama and suspense but some of the characters were so evil I skipped to the end of the book. If you have been assaulted ever this book might be too much for you.

Great read! I thoroughly enjoyed reading this one! This book had a bit of everything! It had suspense, Action, intrigue, mystery, murder, revenge, rape, gas lighting, a great plot twist, and some crazy twists and turns! The storyline was very interesting and kept me glued to my Kindle! I definitely recommend reading this book as it was well worth reading! Thank you Netgalley and the publisher for sharing this book with me!