Another great book from Keri!!!! This author never disappoints!!!

This was great and will have you hooked from page one!!! The author always never surprises me with her writing!!! You know you are reading a great read when you know you need to work the next day but want to find out what happens!

Great job on another great book!!

Thanks NetGalley for letting me read and review

A solid thriller!
Callie faked her death and ran from her abusive partner.
It kept me highly entertained and was a quick read.
For lovers of domestic thrillers pick this one up!

A disturbing dark and twisted psychological thriller set in Devon and Norfolk. We meet Callie Parker as she arrives at Norwich Railway Station. She carries a small bag but otherwise has nothing. At the station she is collected by Nico and driven to his farm. But Parker is not her real name and she is in fact running for her life. A well written and constructed book that was a compelling read.

Briefly, Callie has been dating actor Duncan Stone and thinks she has hit the jackpot. He’s perfect. But soon piece by piece we discover the truth about their relationship and why she is running. As desperation deepens for both Callie and her tormentor, the lives of her friends, her dogs and indeed herself are under threat.

A shocking tale of obsession, bullying and coercive behaviour, quite descriptive so be aware. A tense read where I was on the edge of my seat waiting for something to happen! A fabulous twist at the end was a complete shock. Great read.

This book felt very reminiscent to Behind Closed Doors by B.A. Paris. but still a very different and unique book. You know a book is well written when you get angry and upset over what is happening to a character and I definitely felt that with this book. I've read multiple works by Keri Beevis and am consistently surprised by how each one delivers what I am looking for when reading a thriller.

Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for the opportunity to read this book in advance of publication.

If you want a book that hooks you from the first chapter, that's full of twists, turns and complex characters then this is your author. I have read many of Keri's books and they are all excellent.

In this book we have Callie who believes she has met the man of her dreams with the charming celebrity Duncan. However her dream quickly turns in to a nightmare when his true colours are revealed. She needs to leave him, but his threats to find her and kill her make her too scared to leave until an old friend makes a sudden appearance in her life.

Can she finally leave her nightmare and live the life she deserves?

This book was difficult to read in places due to the abuse Callie suffered, but as a reader you wanted to read on with the hope she could finally be rid of Duncan and be happy. My 'one more chapter' turned in to me unable to put the book down until I finished it.

Excellent book and another well deserved 5*

A great book that has suspense and tension by the bucket load. A truly horrible man who is just vile. The story is believable with authentic characters. Fast paced and engaging throughout.

I predict that this will be one of the most read books this year.

Callie Parker cannot believe her luck when Duncan Stone, a famous celebrity, actually asks her out on a date. When he asks her to move in with him after a short space of time, she is on Cloud 9.

Duncan has a very dark side which he has kept hidden from Callie, and whilst she thought she would be living the dream, she is in fact going to be entering a nightmare world of domestic abuse. She needs to escape, but how? Duncan has her every move watched and isolated her from all her friends,

This book deserves every accolade out there. It is so well written, every move planned to perfection. How Callie escapes is a testament to this author’s imagination. The tension never slows down, her terror and dread of being found is chillingly portrayed. Not only that, I felt every emotion that she went through. My heart seemed to slow down and then stop as I feared for our heroine’s safety.

I cannot recommend this novel highly enough. It may keep you up all night, but it is worth every hour of lost sleep!

Callie Parker cannot believe her luck when former movie star Duncan Stone asks her on a date. After a whirlwind romance, he asks her to move in with him and without a second thought she agrees. Unfortunately, hindsight is 20/20. Isolated from her friends and family, she discovers that Duncan is no Prince Charming and realizes that she needs to escape him.

While this book did not necessarily bring anything new to the psychological/domestic thriller genre, I can easily say it was a page-turner that engaged me from start to finish. I could feel the tension ramping up as the book progressed, often making me uneasy, waiting for something bad to happen. The gaslighting and cruelty Callie endured made me so angry. Keri Beevis did a great job writing Callie’s wavering emotions making it easy for me understand her mindset.

There is another mystery within the story that I thought I had figured out, but as it turns out, I had it all wrong. Keri Beevis is a new-to-me author, but I will definitely be checking out her backlog of books after enjoying this one.

My thanks to Boldwood Books and Netgalley for my ARC in exchange for my honest opinion. Pub date: 4/2/24.

I thought I had read books by Keri Beevis before but when I looked at my Goodreads profile, I have not so I look forward to reading more by her. This was a suspenseful page turner that I could not put down and kept me way up too late reading into the night. Duncan Stone drove me crazy because of his narcissistic ways. I see I am in the minority with my 3 stars but I didn’t find it over the top like I do when I rate 4-5 star books. Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for this early release in exchange for my honest review. To be published April 2, 2024.

Wow! This is such a dark and twisted story of abuse, it was a rollercoaster of emotions to read . A well written story line on such a sensitive subject. Well Done Keri

**Alert** There is quite a bit of both physical and mental abuse mentioned in this story.

A classic tale of coercion and bullying in the story with a murder too which is well written and very descriptive and although this may not be to everyone's taste, highlights what happens to many women and men who are in an abusive relationship - reality is at times harsher than fiction. There is a great twist towards the end which I didn't see coming and added an extra layer to the plot. Really enjoyed reading this book.

Thanks to Netgalley and Boldwood books for the ARC to review.

This is the 22 book I have read this year and it’s the best one I have read so far.

It highlights domestic abuse which could be a trigger for a lot of people but it also highlights the fact that “well known, nice people” can be monsters in disguise.

This is the 22 book I have read this year and it’s the best one I have read so far.

It highlights domestic abuse which could be a trigger for a lot of people but it also highlights the fact that “well known, nice people” can be monsters in disguise.

Super tense and chilling! Callie’s friends and family are really impressed and a bit in awe when she bags herself a celebrity boyfriend and on the surface, her life with Duncan looks idyllic. The reality couldn’t be more different and Duncan’s controlling behaviour gave me chills. Callie knows that she needs to escape, but Duncan is always one step ahead of her and she can’t see a way out.

A tense and thrilling, fast-paced game of cat and mouse ensues, and Callie has to really question who she can trust, hoping that she isn’t about to put her faith in the wrong person.

Absolutely brilliant and a fabulous conclusion - I love a good dose of karma.

5 ⭐️ Thanks to Netgalley, Keri Beevis and Boldwood for an ARC in return for an honest review.

Duncan Stine is one of the country's most qualified lone rangers, and he needs to require me, Callie Parker, on a date. At to begin with, I'm astounded and complimented, the envy of my companions. At that point, when our hurricane sentiment heightens, he inquires me to move in with him, it's like a dream come genuine. But as I get to know my modern boyfriend, my fable turns into a bad dream. Duncan is no Sovereign Charming. He is the Fallen angel. Confined from my companions and family, observed day and night, a detainee of my claim life, I know in the event that I'm attending to survive, I got to escape.

Duncan Stone is wealthy, charming, good looking, and he's one of the country's most qualified single men. Callie Parker is stunned when he inquires her out on a date. It's not long some time recently Duncan inquires Ellie to move in with him. And that's when Duncan changes. He's not the kind and adoring man she thought she knew. He's presently manipulative and controlling. The pressure mounts as Callie figures it out she has to escape.

The pace is quick in this bent examined. I did not need to put this book down. I was snared by the conclusion of the primary chapter. The characters are well-developed. The plot falters between the presently and after that arrange. The anticipation builds with each turn of the page.

A domestic thriller full of twists. I love these type of books but always feel so frightened for the FMC's stuck in these types of situations. This one is especially frightening considering Duncan is a very handsome, charismatic celebrity. Like who would believe her that he is not like that at home? I was completely engrossed in this story and I am happy with the ending. I did get some "Sleeping With The Enemy" vibes from this book. but that was great since I love that movie.

Thank you NetGalley, Boldwood Books and Keri Beevis for a copy of the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Duncan Stine is one of the country's most eligible bachelors, and he wants to take me, Callie Parker, on a date. At first, I'm surprised and flattered, the envy of my friends. Then, when our whirlwind romance escalates, he asks me to move in with him, it's like a dream come true. But as I get to know my new boyfriend, my fairytale turns into a nightmare. Duncan is no Prince Charming. He is the Devil. Isolated from my friends and family, watched day and night, a prisoner of my own life, I know if I'm going to survive, I need to escape.

Duncan Stone is rich, charming, handsome, and he's one of the country's most eligible bachelors. Callie Parker is shocked when he asks her out on a date. It's not long before Duncan asks Ellie to move in with him. And that's when Duncan changes. He's no longer the kind and loving man she thought she knew. He's now manipulative and controlling. The tension mounts as Callie realises she needs to escape.

The pace is fast in this twisted read. I did not want to put this book down. I was hooked by the end of the first chapter. The characters are well-developed. The plot wavers between the now and then format. The suspense builds with every turn of the page.

Published 2nd April

I can’t say that I was riveted regarding this story line. It is a domestic thriller where the main protagonist is a narcissistic star named Duncan Stone. From the first moment Callie meets Duncan in her workplace she is absolutely captivated and infatuated by his good looks and charm, she feels flattered that he singles her out and has always looked for security in her relationships which she finds has always been lacking.

Callie is not overly close to her family, she recently lost her mother to cancer and her father, a top-notch surgeon remarried two years after her mother’s death. She also has a sister Phoebe, but they are not overly close. Her best friend Laurel is always there for her, and she is very attached to her dog Chester. Four months after meeting Duncan, he asks her to move in with him and she immediately accepts his offer.

With all due respect to the author it was at this point I could predict what was going to happen for the rest of the book and I was not far from wrong. I did not know the exact details, but I knew how it would all play out and it felt like a script I had read many times before, there were no major surprises regarding the storyline, and I found myself wanting to skim the pages. I did read right to the end but I after I felt like the time I had spent could have been better utilized.

Thank you to Netgalley, the author and publisher for an advanced copy in exchange for an honest review.

4.5 stars rounded up to 5

Another great book under her belt, Beevis is slowly but surely becoming one of my favourite thriller authors.

This book is a brilliant telling on how domestic abuse starts and evolves in a relationship. It is a very difficult read, especially if you have been through it yourself so be warned as there are a lot of graphic scenes that make your skin crawl. I could feel the desperation, surrender and isolation in everything Callie said and did, and I was so happy when she finally managed to escape...

And I absolutely loved the ending! The resolution was tense, intense and frankly quite scary, and I read it holding my breath.

I will definitely be recommending this to everyone!

Thank you NetGalley and Boldwoods for an arc in exchange for an honest review.

Wow , I almost had to give up with this book half way through having been through abuse myself. It was an extremely harrowing read to say the least . Having said that it was a great book full of tension and a great ending. I love this woman’s books and this doesn’t disappoint. Definitely 5 stars from me and I would recommend