This book gets ALL the christ on a cracker stars. It was fabulously written. Amazingly paced. Had twists and turns. Had a little bit of romance. Had two strong and likable main characters. Had a twisted as fuck baddie. I COULD NOT put this thing down! In fact, I read it from cover to cover all in one go. AND the best news...there is going to be another book with a whole different twisted fuck coming out sometime this year. You can sign me up RIGHT NOW. Two HUGE thumbs, fingers, toes, legs...up from yours truly.

I haven't read hardly any books in this genre and it's also a new direction step for this author. Now I'm no expert in this genre but she totally nailed it!

That prologue! What a bloody great start!

Lara and Noah, ex's, thrown together for a mad mans game. 72 hours is all they have to survive. And facing death, all those truths come out and shatter you a bit more. The what if's. Could they just make you want to fight for your life?

What a page turner! The suspense was killing me! I had to know how this ended, hell not how it ended, just what happened next!!! A great book and I look forward to reading more like this from this author.

I enjoy many of Bella Jewel"s books, so when I saw she started a new romantic suspense series, I had to read it. This one is different then her others. This story had danger, mystery, and two people who were fighting stay alive so that they could get their HEA. This couple was together, only for a misunderstanding to break them apart, and stubbornness and insecurity to keep them apart. A killer brings them into his sick game. They have to work together in order to stay alive. Both come out changed, but they survive and get their happy ending. This book kept my attention and kept me reading so that I could see how it all resolved. There were a few hot sex scenes in this book. There was not a lot of romance to this story. Overall, this was just an okay read for me.
I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book.

excellent read

Lara was the type that had a spitfire personality and wouldn’t back down from any challenge, that is until the day it cost her the life of someone she loved dearly. Lara standing up to some young punks cost her grandmother her life which put Lara into a depression. All the while Noah was by Lara’s side and Lara thought their love would last forever but one day it all came to an end when Lara walked in on Noah in the arms of another woman.

As soon as Lara found Noah with someone else she shut down the relationship and left Noah. Now a few months later Noah wants the chance to explain and doesn’t want to give up on their love and life they had together. Unfortunately for Lara and Noah they have had an audience during their time together, a stalker with an elaborate plan set in place for the pair.Now begins a twisted hunt when Lara and Noah are kidnapped and dropped in the middle of nowhere and given seventy two hours to save themselves.

72 Hours by Bella Jewel quickly became one of those books that I just could not put down. A romantic suspense story that immediately had my attention as I got to know Lara and Noah’s story and personalities but just as I got settled into wanting to know their relationship the story takes a huge turn when they are dropped into a psychopath’s game of terror.

Easily this story turns into a horrific page turning nightmare that had me on the edge of my seat. It’s one of those books that while reading I really began to long for this one to be made into a movie someday and watch the intense action unfold on a big screen. Definitely a nail biting intensity involved that I think should have readers hooked until the very end. Would definitely recommend checking this one out for the suspense fans.

I received an advance copy from the publisher via NetGalley.

Edge of your seat excitement. I was hooked from page 1. A good solid plot.!

~4~ Suspenseful stars from me!!

I really enjoyed reading this suspenseful thriller, this story is going to "force" you to hold your breaths from the twists, the agony, and the suspense.

Two people will be forced into an environment with a sick villain who is going to test their sanity, play with their emotions and we can see how two ordinary people change and think completely different from what they used to and what they are willing to do in order to survive, as you know from the blurb they broke up after an event and the current situation will bring them close enough to question many things about their relationship...the question is are they willing enough to leave
their ego aside and work together to beat the villain in his own game??? Well, you have to read it in order to learn that and much more......

Page after page the mystery unravels steadily creating more suspense and as a result making it even more interesting, on the other hand, Noah and Lara will evolve as characters faster than we used to see because of the limited time they have in this nightmare. With that been said and without wanting to spoil anything I'll stop here and I will emphasize that this is a story that you can't stop reading 'till you reach the end and finally see what will happen. So I certainly recommend it and I'm looking forward to reading the next story the author will create.

ARC kindly provided via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review!

This was different from any book of Bella's I've ever read... I enjoyed it, I did, but not as much, or near as much, as her other works. It was very suspenseful, which had me wanting to flip through faster. Even when I was suspense movies, I always fast forward. I have no patience ha. Anywho, I did like this, I just didn't love it, like Bella's other books.

Holy. Cow!

This was one of the most intense books I have every read, like ever!

I am a great fan of Bella's, it took me a little whiles to get into the story, but eventually I was hooked!

I don't know what to say, with out giving it all away. It is one that you just have to read for yourself as it is a suspenseful story. Lara and Noel are at crossroads with a murky breakup and with the drama that comes with that.

With lots of twist and turns you will be on the edge of your seat with shifty eyes and jumping at the smallest noises around you.

Fast-paced, which was good, the novel its self isn't long at all and with a sadistic crazy man wanting them to play his game you want it to go fast to see how it all ends.

Suspenseful and dramatic with a healing love story in the midst of a crazed lunatic master manipulating and terrorizing Lara and Noah in a SAW like fashion.

This was my first Bella Jewell book and I really liked the writing as it was creative and imaginative. Lara has literally fallen apart after the death of her Nannie which she feels she caused. Going into a shell, she has become a different person and believed things that have changed her life totally. Noah is Lara's ex and is heartbroken is how their relationship ended with Lara shutting him out.

These two are literally thrown together by this crazed man age forced to play his game of death.

This book quickly drew me in to the action and drama and I couldn't put the book down. Great read. Highly recommend.

Don't know what I was expecting but this story was way better than I expected. I could feel their fear and their love, I wanted to kick Lara's butt a couple of times but her fear was understandable. Noah was the ideal man, he was a rock he kept Lara focused but he didn't hid from his emotions. I'm looking forward to more from this author.

Bella Jewel is that instant one click for me. Don't even have to read the blurb or have a title/cover... Guarantee I'll read! However I DID read the blurb for this before I read and I may or may not have screamed out loud. Bella Jewel plus SUSPENSE?! SO FREAKING EXCITING!

"There going to wish they never met me by the time I'm done with them."

A former couple, Lara and Noah, do not get a long. There's bad blood there and they just can't fix it. Being in the wrong place at the wrong time, bad luck, fate, however you want to look at it - they find themselves in their worst nightmare.

"Come out come out wherever you are. We're not done playing."

We have a psychotic killer on the loose. Think Jeffrey Dean Morgan meets Norman Bates. He's gone through extensive skilled planning to make sure Lara and Noah don't escape. IF there's a way out, he's thought of it. He's constantly one step ahead. His thoughts are creepy and disturbing. I LOVED this dark side to Bella's writing. It gave me goosebumps and my heart was pounding from the get go. I couldn't turn the pages fast enough to find out who he is, and if he's as smart as he thinks he is.

Lara wasn't my favorite character but at the same time I totally get it. She's in a book, it's fiction. If I were in her shoes in real life I'd probably lose it all even worse than she did majority of the time. If it weren't for Noah she would have been done for from the start. Thank goodness for that Noah. As pissed off and hurt as he was at her he still put everything aside and did everything to keep them safe.

"Get some rest, Lara. I'll never let you fall, don't you know that by now?"

Lara did redeem herself somewhat towards the end. Not everything was even remotely realistic but that's okay. I don't think I'd be having sex in this situation, or even thinking about it for that matter.. running, swimming... count those out too. BUT - It's a book and sometimes we just need to emerge ourselves into a different reality even if it's over the top.

The Watcher coming 2017.... AHHH CAN'T WAIT!

My rating: 4/5 stars
*I received an ARC in exchange for an honest review. Many thanks for allowing me to read this book!

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Wow I flew through this book! So many emotions. I don't really get into romantic suspense, but I really liked this one. It kept you on the edge of your seat the whole time. I think the relationship was a little immature at times, but when you're grieving and changing that can happen so it didn't really put me off. Bella Jewel is a go to reread for me when I get into a slump, so I knew this one would be good. The chemistry between the characters is great and you really root for them. This really reminded me of a Hunger Games type thing, which I enjoyed. It's definitely fast paced. It makes you realize you think things are hard and you can survive any longer that you will if it's for someone you love.

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Thanks for allowing me to read. A fantastic read.

Ohhh this book has an amazing plot and the description is great! 72 hours to live or die! I had no clue what I was getting into excited that it was a second chance type romance at the same time it was a mystery/ suspense and maybe even a little bit of a thriller!

Lara was really headstrong and sometimes it wasn't for the best. She really proved me wrong on how I thought she would be. But I really liked her.

Noah was a total alpha!!! His determination to get Lara to see who he really is and to understand that Past was amazing! Any other man would have gave up but not Noah Noah was as stubborn as a mule.

This story was complex. I didn't know what was happening, who was doing it; and it didn't make too much sense but at the same time that's what I wanted. The plot of the second chance was fun and sweet and the whole live or die was thrilling! I was hooked.

I can't go into detail on why I can't give it 5 stars because it would spoil things, but I will say, that some things are pretty obvious and all I could wonder is why they didn't so certain things when the opportunities arose.

Overall, it was a good story. I liked the whole plot. A game of sorts. Like most of her books, Bella Jewel didn't disappoint in delivering a story of hope, mystery, and above all, love! I can't wait for more suspense novels from this author! 4 stars #2OCCJD

Lara was always a strong, opinionated woman afraid of nothing - until her grandmother was killed because Lara couldn't keep her mouth shut. Noah is Lara's former lover who was caught by her in a compromising position. Lara shut down when this happened and refused Noah's every attempt to explain. This relationship is the perfect storm for a serial killer who has kidnapped them both and given them 72 hours to get away before he hunts them down.. The killer thinks he knows everything about them and their personalities. He thinks that he will thoroughly enjoy hunting and slowly killing them both. Little does he know that Lara and Noah are forced to deal with their problems and learn to work together in order to survive. Love is far more powerful than hate could ever be!

Wow!!! Bella Jewel has create a suspenseful romance novel that is so fast paced, I finished 72 hours in just one day!! Ms. Jewel has stepped outside her box with this book, and it completely worked!!! 72 Hours has most definitely put a new spin on the second chance romance premise by adding in a side of psychological torment!! From the synopsis alone, I knew that I was in for a wild ride, but believe me when I tell you that you'll need to buckle up for safety!! 72 hours is a 4.5 star novel that is completely original and unlike anything I've ever read--loved that!! I am very excited to see where Bella Jewel will take this series in the future!

A serial killer has chosen Noah and Lara to play his sick game with him. He has kidnapped them and dumped them in a wooded area with no way out. Noah and Lara have to decide whether they are going to fight together or fight each other. Never did this killer expect them to work together and become closer than they ever were before. They are given 72 hours to find their way out of the hell he has created for them and if they don't then he will begin his hunt for them.
I really loved this book and theres never a dull moment in this story. It grips you from the beginning and definitely keeps you turning pages just waiting and wondering whats going to happen next! It becomes such a story of strength for both Noah and Lara and you can't help but fall in love with them. I can't praise this book enough. Congrats to Bella Jewel for another amazing read!!!

3.75 stars

72 Hours is the 23rd book I read by Bella Jewel, after reading that many books I am familiair with her writing style. When I saw that she wrote a Romantic Suspense (RS) book, it really intrigued me to pick it up. Back in the day I read and devoured a lot of RS books, so I know it is a genre I really enjoy. Bella's writing is very easy to follow and has a great flow, it is very smooth. I especially loved that this book was a second chance romance, because that is one of my favorite book tropes. The setting of the book was original, the main characters Noah and Lara were kidnapped and dropped off in a forest middle of nowhere. They were given 72 hours to find a way out/prepare themselves before the sadistic madman would start hunting them.

Now for the things I liked less. Firstly, the length of the story was in my opinion short and it was fast-paced, which made it difficult for me to completely connect to the characters. I did love that the author included a couple of short flashbacks, because that gave a good view into Noah and Lara's previous relationship and why they broke up. Also the reason they broke up was very cliche, it shows again why communication is very important and you shouldn't just assume things.

I was glad that the suspense element was highlighted. There are many Romantic Suspense books that are 25% suspense and 75% romance. Which in my opinion is just a Romance book. But for this book it was pretty even, maybe slightly more suspense (which I love!). However I didn't like the villain that much, at times he came across as an amateur and other times as a calculated killer. But I think that is probably because of my knowledge of some really messed up, evil and very skilled killers. So my expectations were a bit higher for the villain. Overall a very solid Romantic Suspense story and I hope the author will write more books in this genre.