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Oh my goodness! This twisted mystery is my new favorite read. I could not put it down. I loved the characters. I have been a book author fan for a few wonderful authors and it made me stop and appreciate them putting themselves out there for us to love them, even if we don’t personally know them, we feel like we do. I can see where this interaction with the public could go either way. Rewarding from the adoring public or stalkerish from the not so nice public. Hank Phillippi Ryan may you always be on the good side of the public attention and keep writing these wonderful,suspenseful, twisted books to keep our appetite satisfied. I was given an advanced reader copy of this book by NetGalley and I am freely sharing my review. #netgalley #hankphillippiryan #stmartinspublishing

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really enjoyed this book. it was fast paced with well developed characters
would definitely recommend this book
I love this author, I read everything she writes

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I could not put this book down! An amazing story of an author on a book tour who finds herself being stalked and attempted blackmail. With things at home also in a mess, Tessa has to work through all this on her own. Past secrets play a huge role, as well as fear of what is to come. Well written with believable characters and an interesting setting. Great read!
I was given an advanced copy of the book in exchange for a review. #minotaurbooks, #hank

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Thanks to Netgalley, St. Martin's Press/Minotaur Books and the author for providing me a free copy of this book for this honest review.

Hank Phillippi Ryan’s latest book, All This Could Be Yours, is about author Tess Calloway's unexpected and disturbing challenges she experiences during her US-wide and well attended book tour. She and her husband and children had just moved into a new house in new town and Tess also is unsure of what is happening at home while she is away during her weeks-long tour. She's not sure who to trust, including the people she meets on the tour and her new neighbors. Fun, suspenseful and hard to stop reading.

This is the sixth book I’ve read by Ms. Ryan, mostly reading her recent non-series books. This is definitely my favorite of all. Her personal experience as an author and newswoman helps make the story believable while full of suspenseful twists. As in all of her books that I've read, this is an easy book to read and the author is great at building the tension to keep the reader interested. I’m certainly looking forward to reading more by Ms. Ryan and fortunately I already own most of her back list.

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ALL THIS COULD BE YOURS, written by Hank Phillippi Ryan, is a standalone thriller. Tessa Calloway leaves her corporate career at Swain and Woolworth now that her husband, Henry, has a new job. She plans on focusing on her husband and kids. Three years later, Tessa is at Excelsior Books, a stop on her book tour. I am interested in Tessa’s life and read on.

Tessa is an interesting protagonist. She takes a brave step to leave her corporate career and begin one as an author. The fact that Hank Phillippi Ryan writes fiction in a second career (while still a reporter) makes the beginning of this book incredibly realistic. As the story develops, there are times I wonder if the protagonist, Tessa, is giving up motherhood and marriage for the fame of authorship. I enjoy reading about a character’s book tour experience, but really want more of a thrilling story. Thank you, St. Martin's Press and NetGalley, for the chance to read and review an advance reader copy of ALL THIS COULD BE YOURS.

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A real psychological thriller with lots of twists and turns to keep you guessing. I really enjoyed this page turner. A good reminder that our childhood memories can be larger than life.

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4.5 rounded

Great book! Brings you in right away, about the first 73% was gripping and fast. It felt more like a slow burn from that point but it wasn't necessarily a bad thing.

The suspense was spot on and kept me engaged. I enjoyed the MFC. The book team aside from DJ was harder to keep track of but also not distracting. The theme of how far one would go for their child is relatable.

Des Moines isn't featured in a whole lot of novels. It was great to see and kudos to the author for capturing it. The circle around the city interstate and the (acurate) description of our downtown library made me chuckle.

Overall, a solid read and definitely worth your time. Check this one out on publication day September 9th.

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ALL THIS COULD BE YOURS by Hank Phillippi Ryan is a twisty, edge of your seat thriller that will keep you glued to the pages till the very end. I absolutely adored this book and it was definitely one I can see myself reading again over the lazy summer days when it comes out September 9th. The author has a way of creating amazing, intriguing characters that are so well written and complex they fairly brim with life and step off the pages of the book and into my living room. With each page of All This Could Be Yours, I was drawn deeper and deeper into this web of a mystery that snared me from page one.

Hank Phillippi Ryan is a master at book tension and she really delivers the goods in her latest book, All This Could Be Yours. Here we meet author Tess Calloway, who's on tour for her latest book and has someone watching her, stalking her and if that wasn't chilling enough, her past that she tried so hard to forget is starting to come back to haunt her in ways that will make the reader gasp in shock and worry what will happen next. This is a story with a several twists and turns I sure didn't see coming and an ending that led me to put the book down and go WOW! when I was all done with it.

All This Could Be Yours by Hank Phillippi Ryan is truly a masterpiece of a thriller, a story that will keep the reader glued to the pages for hours (like I was) forgetting about food, bathroom breaks and more as you flip the pages to see just what or who the stalker is and if Tess will finally face her past. I highly recommend All This Could Be Yours as this will be the perfect read as we go into Autumn.

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Hank Phillippi Ryan is one of my top three favorite authors! She never misses and this story was no different. She hit it out of the park! I loved the premise of the story and it was a great read!

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Hank has done it again! Wow! This book had me drawn in right away! What can go wrong for a debut author going on a book tour promoting her book? Has she done something wrong? Who wants to hurt her? Join Tessa on tour to find out what happens to her in this great cat and mouse thriller!

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Receiving an ARC of Hank Phillippi Ryan's All This Could Be Yours was an absolute highlight of my month, and it did not disappoint. I love her writing so much that I even subscribe to her newsletter, so I have been waiting with bated breath for this novel from the moment she mentioned she was writing it. This novel is a prime example of masterfully crafted suspense, drawing you into its sophisticated narrative from the very first page and holding you captive until the thrilling conclusion.

The intricate plot is remarkably well-constructed, unfolding with layers of mystery and genuinely unforeseen developments that kept me utterly engrossed. Ryan's talent for weaving such a complex and compelling story is truly exceptional. At the heart of it all is Tessa Calloway, a brilliantly realized main character whose personal journey through a web of secrets is both gripping and emotionally resonant. You find yourself deeply invested in her fate, eager to see how she navigates the challenges thrown her way.

The pacing is nothing short of flawless, building tension with expert precision and ensuring that every chapter leaves you hungry for more. This is precisely the kind of thrilling read that keeps you up late, utterly compelled to uncover every last secret. For anyone who appreciates a meticulously plotted, character-driven suspense novel, All This Could Be Yours is an absolute must-read. It stands as a testament to Ryan's consistent brilliance and is a standout addition to her already impressive body of work. Five stars, without reservation.

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Another HPR triumph! An intoxicating storyline bursting at the seams with nail-biting suspense and exhilarating surprises! From start to finish, the stakes keep rising for heroine Tessa Calloway. The deeper into this story I went, the harder it was to put it down. Fans of HPR will devour this book. And if you're new to Hank's storytelling, ALL THIS COULD BE YOURS is the perfect place to start!

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As an author, Stephen King's "Misery" always reminds us of the danger in meeting "Your Number 1 Fan." Hank Phillippi Ryan pulls on that thread in this current day harbinger that highlights the lack of privacy in a social-media-fueled world. Debut author, Tessa Calloway, finds all of her dreams coming true on her sold-out book tour, until hints of her tragic past start appearing all around her. Is someone seeking to expose her buried secrets and ruin Tessa and her family or is something else even more sinister at play? Suspense builds as the story twists and turns to a satisfying conclusion.

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ALL THIS COULD BE YOURS is Hank Phillippee Ryan's best book to date. In this psychological thriller, Ryan's character Tessa grabs us by the emotions and holds us tightly through twists and turns of fear and worry until the surprising, yet satisfying, conclusion. Alert readers might even notice subtle bits of writing instruction as Tessa reflects on wisdom from her editor. You won't want to put this book down!

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Debut author Tessa Calloway is on the book tour of her life. She is also hiding some very dark secrets that she has never really dealt with. When someone starts stalking her, she has to wonder – is it a fan who has taken their parasocial relationship too far or has her past come back to haunt her?
The story keeps you guessing with lots of clues and misdirection. I also found it to be funny – not in a ha ha way but in a roll your eyes and shake your head way. Overall, a good story with a satisfying resolution.

Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press for this DRC.
#AllThisCouldBeYours #NetGalley

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This is my second book from Hank Phillippi Ryan, and it definitely won't be my last! I love when authors write about authors.

I loved the debut author aspect and seeing what all goes into being a best seller and going on book tours, etc.
I also loved the stalker and cat and mouse games.
I loved the stalker messing with her in her hotel rooms, especially. It gave me the gonna-be-paranoid-now-on-vacations vibe.
I loved that this was a slow burn but kind of intense thriller.
It had me sitting and wondering what I would even do in that kind of situation myself.

I also loved the way it was written and the amount of detail that went into each scene in a chapter. I really felt like I could picture it perfectly in my mind, which it probably why I kept wondering what I'd do in those kind of situations myself.

The ending threw me for a loop, and then the very end end of the book had me saying "Oh, wow" out loud and sitting there staring at the page for a good 30 seconds to minute.

Definitely a read for people that like slow burn thrillers, cat and mouse games, stalker thrillers, or just want to start reading Hank's books!

Thank you for the ARC of this, Hank Phillippi Ryan, Netgalley, and publishers!

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PREORDER NOW!! I absolutely LOVED this book, ALL THIS COULD BE YOURS! As expected, Hank Phillippi Ryan keeps us readers mesmerized with all her twists and turns! Her characters were completely believable and easy to love - or really dislike - as the case may be. I could "hear/see" Hank so much in Tessa Calloway. And the ending could not have been more perfect!! If you enjoy a great thriller you don't want to miss ALL THIS COULD BE YOURS! @Minotaur_Books

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HOLY PLOT TWIST BATMAN!
This book keeps you on your toes, just when you think you have everything figured out BAM nope you don't and here is the plot twist!!
This is the first book I have read where I was not able to figure out the ending! This book will grab your attention and suck you in. And the KICKER the ending and plot twist MAKES complete sense! Never have I read a book with such a wild plot twist that was plausible. In my Experience if I cannot figure the ending out then it usually does not make sense, and I finish the book feeling no way could that have happened.
Hank Phillippi Ryan has delivered a mystery worthy of my summer favorites read pile.

Book Summary
"Debut sensation Tessa Calloway is on a whirlwind book tour for her instant bestseller, All This Could Be Yours. In a different city every night, Tessa receives standing ovations from adoring fans while her husband Henry and their two children cheer her on from their brand-new dream house.

But there's a chilling problem with Tessa's triumphant book tour—she soon realizes she is being stalked by someone who's obsessed not only with sabotaging her career, but also with destroying her perfect family back home.

Tessa fears the fallout from an impossible decision she once made—what felt like a genuine deal with the devil—appears to be coming due. And she’s realizing that every high-stakes bargain comes with a high-stakes price. If Tessa can't untangle who's threatening to expose her darkest secrets, she'll lose her career, her family—and possibly her life."

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New author Tessa is on tour promoting her best-selling debut book when she suddenly becomes the target of a stalker. And Tessa’s terrified when the stalker threatens to reveal long buried secrets that could torpedo her career and destroy her family. All This Could Be Yours is a suspenseful thriller as the tension ratchets up with each passing chapter. The plot unfolds slowly but deliberately, as Tess sees danger at every stop on her book tour, and adding to her paranoia, her family back home is acting strangely in her absence, and Tessa can’t help but wonder if it’s all connected to her stalker. Lots to like about this book, as the compelling plot, palpable tension and clever twists keeps the reader uneasy throughout. Definitely recommended. I received an ARC of this book from the publisher through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

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Thank you, NetGalley for a digital copy of this book.

Tessa Calloway, a debut author, goes on a book tour through the country. She already has hundreds of fans, and her career is taking off, but she is hiding one terrible from her childhood that she has always felt guilty about and fears that will come to light.

Throughout the tour, she gets mysterious packages, and she starts to become frightened. Perhaps it is an overly obsessed fan. Her publishing company sends people to escort her to her events to keep her safe. But her past is going to catch up with her one way or another.

I really enjoyed this book. It kept me engaged and made me want to go to another author event! I felt sorry for Tessa since this was her first time away from her family and having to rely on her husband to take care of the children. And since they moved RIGHT before her tour she didn't know anyone in the neighborhood that her family was talking about and worrying that her husband/children were getting too close to the neighbors.

I would recommend this book!

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