Dying to Meet You was a gripping thriller that will keep you guessing until the very end.
This was a nice quick audio-book.

I have big been a big fan of Sarina Bowen for many years and was so excited to see her writing something outside of her traditional romance books. I think she definitely exceeded my expectations in her transition to the thriller genre. I think she did an amazing job with the suspense and pacing of the storyline. I felt like all of the twists and turns flowed and balanced so well throughout the overall story. I absolutely enjoyed this book and definitely would recommend it to anyone that is into thrillers!

Thank you NetGalley for the arc!

This was my first audiobook from this author. I thoroughly enjoyed it and loved the characters and the plot development in the book.
I was definitely surprised to find out who was behind all of it.
I would definitely recommend taking a listen to this one.
I received a copy of this from the publisher in exchange for honest review.

I like to switch genres in between books to keep it interesting, this came up on NG and it sounded like something I would enjoy.

I really, really enjoyed this one. It also helped that the audiobook version was really well done. We get three different POV’s throughout the book and three narrators. They did a fantastic job of portraying each character and their quirks differences.

The story itself has a nice pace, and it never gets boring and always keep you going, because you want to find out more.

We also get some light romance, but nothing that takes over or away from the main story, it was very well intertwined into the overall arc of the book.

Overall, really enjoyed this one and looking forward to more books by her.

if you like mysteries and thrillers, give this one a try you won’t regret it

I give it 4 ★

A gripping thriller that will have you on the edge of your seat as you flip through the pages. This was the first novel i have read by this author and j look forward to more of their titles.

Dying to Meet You is a multi POV audio with strong narration. I was for the most part captivated with the storyline. I thought I knew where the story was headed, and I was wrong. The twists and turns are well done and there is a satisfying conclusion.

Obsessed!

I love Sarina’s romances, so I was super excited to check out her debut thriller and...wow, it did not disappoint. Her writing style transcends genres, and it translates perfectly to suspense. One of the reasons this thriller worked so well for me is her talent for crafting well-rounded, authentic characters that feel like real people.

I feel like I know Rowan. I definitely know Natalie. They’re every mother-daughter duo in some ways, but there’s something deeper there. Natalie’s choices and internal thoughts as a teenager mirrored my own at her age, and Rowan constantly finds herself in deeper trouble by making quick, real-life decisions without thinking them through. Every lie, every snap decision just digs the hole deeper and I was hooked watching it all unfold. I needed to know if she was going to set the record straight or keep digging.

I’ll try to stay vague to avoid spoilers, because I went in 100% blind (as always) and highly recommend doing the same. Some twists I saw coming, but others? Completely blindsided me. Sarina has this brilliant way of dropping just enough information right when you don’t expect it causing you to completely flip your understanding of the story’s direction.

There’s also a touch of romance (not too much, and definitely not too spicy) but it was perfectly done. We all know Sarina can write swoony MMCs, and the one here? I really wanted to believe in him and protect him. Whether I was right about him or if he completely played me also, you’ll just have to read and see. 😉

The narration was phenomenal! Kathleen Early, Caitlin Kelly, and Sarah Mollo-Christensen brought so much personality and emotion to these women. They made the characters leap off the page (or, well, headphones).

Thank you, NetGalley, for the audiobook!

My first book by this author and I definitely will be reading more. I am excited to have found a new thriller author to love! I’m one that never gets the twists & im forever shocked with everything and this book had me hooked.

This was one of the audiobooks that I had a very difficult time listening to, but I think I might enjoy if I actually read. I did not finish this audiobook.

This was an engaging story. I really liked all the characters and twists. I liked the dual POV though the ending left me slightly confused. The audiobook narrators were perfect fit their part though Natalie’s voice seemed far away like it wasn’t recorded with the best equipment.

Architect Rowan discovers her ex-boyfriend’s murdered body and becomes a suspect in the killing. To clear her name, she investigates the crime and uncovers a deadly conspiracy, forcing her to fight for her life.

I’m a huge fan of Sarina Bowen’s romances—she’s an auto-read author for me. I also enjoyed her first thriller. This book started off slow for me, and it took a while for me to warm to Rowan. The story picked up after the murder was discovered. The novel has both thriller and mystery vibes, as well as a bit of a romance subplot. The characters are well-developed with strong relationships. The tense plot kept me guessing.

Thanks, NetGalley, for the ARC I received. This is my honest and voluntary review.

I think I am in the minority here... It was just ok for me.

It had one big twist at the beginning and it seemed to rely on suspense more than anything else and it just missed the mark for me.

I didn't much care for the characters

I loved the twists and turns in this book. It kept me hooked from beginning to end. Overall a great audio for thriller lovers.

I completed this book in a single day. I found it utterly captivating and could not put it down. The audio narration was excellent. This book focused more on mystery aspects rather than thriller elements.

🅰🆄🅳🅸🅾🅱🅾🅾🅺 🆁🅴🆅🅸🅴🆆

I finally got to listen to this book after receiving a late Netgalley copy, and life got in my way.

Sarina Bowen has impressed the heck out of me again!! Dying to Meet You is her second thriller, and it was just as good and just as unique as The Five Year Lie.

What a great slow building storyline that sucks you in with each chapter and each spoon fed tidbit of info surrounding the murder of the FMC boyfriend who mysteriously dumps her via text. His car and body are discovered just outside the mansion she is hired to restore by the local historical and wealthy family.

There were many sub stories woven in so that halfway through the book, there were several suspects to choose from, including the FMC and her ex-husband, who returned to town . Plot twist? He arrived shortly before the murder!

Did I love this book? I sure did!
Will I be hoping and praying that Sarina writes more thrillers? Hell yes, keep them coming!!

Narration was fantastically performed by 3 talented women: Kathleen Early (who I'm becoming obsessed with listening to), Caitlin Kelly (new to me!) and of course, Sara Mollo-Christensen ( who I adore).

Wow! This was very different…and, very good!

Rowan is a single Mom to her teenage daughter (who also just got her license…)
She’s a pretty well known architect, and is currently working on restoring a Historic Mansion for a very prominent, well-to-do family in Maine.
But, that’s not all. As she’s doing some research on the house, she realizes that it was once a home to unwed, teenage girls… and the more she digs, the more she finds…and the more she’s not liking what she finds.

Additionally, she was just broken up with. She met a man who she really liked, and trusted… and the ending was lousy. But it gets worse!! 😮😕

Add in to this that her ex, her daughter’s Father, who has been in jail for years, has just been released.

And as things start happening, things are just not adding up… and it seems the more she learns, the more confused she’s becoming…

So m going to STOP 🛑🛑 right here 🛑🛑 as I don’t want to give anything away, but let me tell you… it was NOTHING like I expected!

#DyingToMeetYou by #SarinaBowen and narrated beautifully by #KathleenEarly; #CaitlinKelly and #SarahMollo-Christensen

4 🌟🌟🌟🌟 for me!

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This was a great multiple POV audiobook. The story was intricate and well written. It for sure had me guessing who could have done it until the very end and I was very wrong. It’s a story of scandal amongst the wealthy and the lengths they will go to protect their family and themselves and hide their secrets. I found this to be a very engaging listen and I would recommend it to others. Thank you to NetGalley and Harper for the arc in exchange for my honest review.

SO GOOD!
It was actually depressing that it took so long to listen to because I just wanted to devour it all at once. I was hooked from the very beginning and loved all of the twists and turns! The little hints throughout were done fantastically as it kept you guessing but didn’t just cause jumbled thoughts. I would absolutely listen to more books by these narrators and read more books by Sarina Bowen!

This book had me hooked for the entire roller coaster ride. I loved the multi-POVs. I loved the Maine seaside setting and the descriptions of the historic mansion being renovated. I loved the single-mother, teenage-daughter drama. I loved how the story unfurled, twist after twist, with me wondering who was hiding around the next corner. And while I had a hunch about some of the twists, that very final last one, holy cow – I never saw that one coming. *mind blown*

I was able to enjoy this story via audio thanks to NetGalley and Harper Audio. I thought all three narrators did a fantastic job bringing each viewpoint to life.

A twisty mystery told from several POVs. Rowan Gallagher, an architect restoring the Wincott Manor, formerly a home for unwed mothers, discovers her ex-boyfriend dead on the property while she was attempting to spy on him.
Soon the investigation takes a turn and she finds herself a suspect. Someone from her past unexpectedly reappears and also becomes a suspect in the unfolding drama.
Rowan becomes involved in clearing her name but more questions arise than answers. To uncover the truth, she must piece together a series of clues that ultimately lead to an unexpected source.
I was completely surprised by that ending!!
Thank you to the publisher/author for the opportunity to listen to this complimentary advanced copy. Opinions expressed in this review are my own.