Because You're Mine

Single mother Lee has a lot on her plate. She has a son, Mason with special needs, works as a hairdresser from home, in her garage, and barely makes ends meet. If you thought this was going to be a typical story about an overworked mom living in a neighborhood she can barely afford while all of her friends have more money then she does, you would be sadly mistaken. When Grace, her closest friend suggests a weekend away from all the children, a girlfriends' getaway weekend, it seems more than Lee can handle. She's never left her son Mason alone, and yet Noah, Mason's tutor is willing to look after Mason while she is gone. Not only is Lee short on cash and always stressed, but she's falling for Noah, who doesn't seem to reciprocate her feelings. A girls weekend away sounds like paradise to Lee and with Noah watching Mason while she's away, even after an awkward declaration of her feelings for him, what could go wrong.

Unfortunately, one of the women doesn't survive the weekend away and everyone's life changes in ways that you couldn't have imagined. Everyone has a secret from Grace to Noah to Lee. The story is told from Lee, Grace, and Noah's POV, in the past and in the present, and wow, let's just say that my life at its most convoluted looks like a day at Disney compared to these three. How is it that these three characters lives are related? All I can say is that by the final page all will be revealed. The characters were well written and are connected in ways that you could never imagine. Several times I thought I knew where the author was going with the plot and while I guessed certain aspects of the story, I didn't see the whole picture.
The first book I have read by this author, and as it is going to be published in August, I think it would make a terrific beach read. 4.5 stars.

Just when you think you have this book figured out, think again!!! This book kept me on the edge of my seat … until the very last page!! I am still trying to get my head wrapped around this story and how it all played out!! This is my 2nd book by Rea Frey and I thought her first book was also gripping but this one …you just have to read until the end. I can’t give it away. Just read till the very end and you will not guess what happens. (or at least I didn’t) It did move a little slow for me in the middle of the book so for that reason, I'm giving it 4 stars. Still enjoyed it overall. Thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for this great book in return for my honest review.

Because You’re Mine is a compelling novel; brilliantly crafted, heart-wrenching, and unputdownable.

From the very first page I was invested in the main character’s lives; Lee, Grace, Noah, and Mason. The four characters are flawed, well-developed, and true-to-life. Seven-year-old Mason was my favorite.

There is good and bad in everyone. And Rea Frey manipulates the reader’s emotion, as she cleverly weaves this fact into her story. Some people have darker sides than others, and, unfortunately, they are very good, at keeping them hidden. This book holds several brilliant surprises and twists. So I won’t go into detail about the plot. I will say, however, that a few times, when I thought that I had the story figured out, I was wrong.

Because You’re Mine is superbly written. Each intricate detail is meticulously crafted to move the story forward, and have the reader experiencing everything within its pages. Outstanding!

Thank you, St. Martin’s Press and NetGalley, for my advanced review copy.

Rea Frey's sophomore effort is nothing like her first book, with one exception, it's a FANTASTICALLY COMPULSIVE READ.

There are three main characters in this book... Lee, her son's tutor, Noah and her best friend, Grace. Every character is remarkably fleshed out, even Lee's son, Mason. Mason as a character was a pleasure to get to know and I'm so glad he held such an important role in this story.

It becomes obvious early on in this story that all three of these people have deep hidden secrets. The reader is left trying to decipher these secrets as well as how these mysteries connect the lives of these characters.

Secrets are slowly revealed, many, if not most, are guessable prior to their reveal. I don't know if this was on purpose or not but it definetly served the atmosphere of the story well.

So well that it allows you to get comfortable.

Too comfortable.

So comfortable that when everything you thought you knew is hurled out the window and you're left with that "Sixth Sense" moment, it's all the more jarring.

Definetly a book you'll want to re-read just so you can try to find any hints that you clearly missed the first time around.

4.5 Stars ⭐ rounded up


Thank you thank you thank you Jordan Hanley with St Martin's Press for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.💖

Because You're Mine was my first book by Rea Frey. I had heard great things about this book from some of my reading friends and after being in a "thriller rut" I was looking for something to get me out of it.

This book had all the elements of a great domestic thriller, highly detailed characters, mystery, and suspense. I think what I have been missing lately with thrillers is the ability to really get to know the characters and what happened in their pasts to play into their current situations and Frey did an amazing job with this aspect. I also loved getting to know Lee's son Mason. His character was great and I loved what a big role he had in this book.

This book had a perfect balance of thinking I had it all figured it out and also keeping me on the edge of my seat. Her writing is edgy and this book is full of secrets. I thought I knew what was happening and I was in for a big surprise at the end.

I am excited to read more of Frey's writing in the future! Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin's Press for a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

Its seems as if everyone has a secret, and the dramatic flash-forward beginning keeps us on the edge of our seats as the story unfolds. I loved the dictionary-inspired diary entries . They added depth and a new layer, kept the book moving in a fresh and novel way. We aren’t exactly sure who is penning them, which adds tension.

A story of deception and double-crosses, it's a fast-moving story with a host of complicated characters.

Nice twist at the end. Knew something was up but still was unprepared. Good writer. Good characters. 4*

A very addictive read!
There are three main characters, Lee, Her best friend Grace, and her son Mason’s OT, Noah.
Early in the book, secrets are hinted at, by all three, and you think, this is too easy, I have it figured out.
Slowly you find out their secrets, most of which I did figure out before being revealed
BUT...
Just enough of a punch and a twist to it, that you keep reading. And you try to put it down to go to sleep, but your mind is spinning in circles so you pick it back up and continue.
The final secret was the one I did not guess.
This is a great and very addictive book!

For me, there were some violent scenes that were unsettling and bothered me, but not enough to put it down for good. Those scenes Are not the type of thing I normally read.

Thank you Netgalley for a great page turner!

This book is not as it seems... don’t even try to figure it out as I’m sure you won’t - I loved Not Her Daughter so was delighted when I saw Rea Frey had a second novel coming out. And even more delighted when I was able to snap up an ARC on Netgalley.

The story surrounds 3 main characters, each with their own complexities and issues. Lee; single mother to Mason, who has special needs, and she is struggling to make ends meet in her home hairdressing salon, Grace; her school Mum friend, a divorcee with one son, and Noah; the saviour tutor who understands Mason and spends his days tutoring him. He also has his demons in the past. The three of their relationships are linked in a way that is going to shatter them one way or another....
I liked the way the story was told, in each of their point of view, both past and present.
I did find it slightly slow to get into unlike her first novel, but once it got going I couldn’t put it down and needed answers. The story really ramps up after the school mums go on a weekend away and tragedy strikes. You’re left thinking how can this possibly play out... I thought I had it figured but no! The twist at the end was a shocker... I actually had to re-read the end several times just to make sure.
Emotional rollercoaster!
I gave the book 4 stars instead of 5 just because I felt it a little slow to get into and a little rushed at the end (maybe as I didn’t see the ending coming). But overall a fantastic read and highly recommended. Looking forward to the next one!

Thank you to NetGalley, Rea Frey and St. Martin's Press for this ARC.

Wow, just wow. This book was amazing! I love the perspectives of the three main characters, and how it was written in both past and present. The ending was a HUGE shocker that made me say "holy crap" out loud.

Wonderful book with a super shocker ending. Loved it.

This book was a thrilling ride from start to finish. As a mother, I understand the need to protect my child, but there are times when we just need a break. However, a mother's fear never takes breaks. And for Lee, she needs a break the most, but her fears are also deeply ingrained (as well they should be). The writing paired with the thrilling story propelled me from beginning to end in just a short couple of days. These characters were--are--real, and this story is gripping.

Thank you Rea Frey and St. Martin’s Press for gifting me a copy of this book in exchange of an honest review. All opinions are my own.

I rate this book a 5 out of 5 Stars.

Rea Frey, the amount of talent you have is astounding. I was lucky enough to be able to review “NOT HER DAUGHTER” and absolutely fell in love with it, so as soon as I saw Rea was writing another book, I knew I had to have it. This book I love just as equally, if not more than NHD.

First off, let’s start with the Note From The Author, Rea starts off this book with her own personal story, and when I read it, my first thought was “wow” I sent her a message, and I thanked her for her honesty, and for making herself very relatable to some of her readers. Make sure you read it!

I loved everyone, I loved that every single character was unreliable in one way or another. I didn’t know who to trust, and I felt like my head was spinning trying to keep up with them. (In the best way possible). I loved he formatting, the Parts 1, 2, 3, the alternating characters, the alternating between past, and present. The insights you get to Lee, Grace, and Noah. It was quite literally the best guessing game I have ever played. This was like a puzzle, and I had the pleasure of piecing this incredible story together.

There was so much complexity to this story, it wasn’t just a simple read. Everyone had a tragic, dark history, and even saying that, once I got to the end, I was completely blindsided, I was for sure I had it figured out, I had even messaged Rea and told her my guess. Happy to say, I was way off course! I am so happy that the ending was so mind blowing, and nothing I could have ever predicted.

When you read other reviews, stating this book is Compulsive, edge of your seat, twisted, evil, dark, creative, intense, thrill ride, atmospheric, etc. It is all of that, and so much more. It is dark, and delicious, heart breaking, and perfect, I LOVED EVERY. SINGLE. PAGE.

Shocking, suspenseful, and wow, I never saw that coming. Rea Frey's story about a group of friends, their children, and a very big secret will leave you with your jaw completely on the floor. Frey's writing is genius as what happens to the character who dies is given to the reader in the first chapter. Readers must wait to find out who it is who has died and must wait even longer to find out why. Not to worry though, as this book reads as smooth as butter. My eyeballs were glued to the pages and I couldn't wait to get home each day to pick it up and read. With a cast of strong-willed characters and ulterior motives, this book is sure to please fans of the mystery and suspense categories.

Thank you to Netgalley, Rea Frey, and St. Martin's Press for my ARC in exchange for an honest review.

I received a copy of from NetGalley in exchange for my honest opinion. Thank you to the author and publisher for the opportunity.

5 Stars and here’s why:

Total book hangover. Read it in one night. Couldn’t put it down. Ms. Frey’s BECAUSE YOU’RE MINE is engaging and well written, but more importantly, she captured my attention from the get-go and I simply couldn’t stop reading. I just planted myself in a chair and devoured this story. There are so many twists and turns, and the plot is tightly woven, that the reader needs to pay attention to every nuance because just when you think something makes sense, bam! You’re going to be thrown for a loop and your heart will be pounding and your head will be spinning. I totally had whiplash trying to keep my wits about me while reading this story! This is my second book by this author, and I have to say, she knocked it out of the park.

If you like extraordinary writing, a plot-driven story with suspense and intrigue, plus well-drawn characters that have you thinking for days afterward, then this book is definitely for you. Highly recommend.

A group of friends decide to go away for the weekend and one of them ends up dead. The story starts out with a fall and the reader continues to tumble through the many twists and turns throughout the story.
This story has many surprises and a shock towards the end. I greatly enjoyed this story. It was never quite what it seemed.
Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for the advanced copy of the book.

Wow this book blew me away.At first I found Lee a little irritating at first but with all of her stress it is understandable.I like Grace who is the supportive best friend and Noah who is the sensitive tutor who brings Lee's son out of his shell.All three have secrets.

This is told in in Grace's,Noah's and Lee's POV in both the present and past.Even with the flashbacks the pace remains fast and steady.The twist and turns make sense and manged to surprise me.

I've been burnt out on domestic thriller/dramas lately and this was a breath of fresh air.

I was so excited to read this book as I enjoyed this authors first book. I am so glad she wrote a second book, I enjoyed this book and I will keep this author on my TBR list !

I swear every time I read a book published by St. Martin's Press I discover another author I MUST follow. Rea Frey, I am delighted to say, is no exception.

I absolutely loved this book. The writing was clear, yet descriptive and stuck to the plot, no rambling. At the same time, the characters were fully developed, including backstory. The novel piques your interest in the beginning, then grabs hold and won't let go until it rockets to the end. Ah, the end, I love it when I don't see the final twist coming. Because You're Mine was a pleasure to read from the first chapter to the oh so satisfying end.

Come the first week of August, I'll be telling everyone this is a book not to be missed!

Lee is a single mom to Mason, a boy on the autism spectrum. When her bff Grace invites her away on a girls weekend, Lee gives in. 48 hours later someone is dead, and everyone has secrets that start to come to light.

This is an enjoyable read. Just when you think you have this book figured out, another Rea Frey throws another curveball at you.

Wow! I LOVED this book! Frey's writing is absolutely engaging, incredible, exciting, etc. I really enjoy reading books about mothers and their children, so I jumped at the chance to read this one. This was probably the best book I have read this year so far. It was that good! I was surprised by the twists and turns along the way, and I was so engaged with the characters. I could not wait to see how the story unfolded. I highly recommend this one to all readers who are looking for a book they cannot put down!

Rea Frey is AMAZING. I read her first book (Not Her Daughter) through NetGalley and when I was contacted by her publisher about the second, jumped at the chance. Frey has a marvelous ability to develop characters that leap off the page (for good and ill) and to throw out-of-nowhere twists in when you absolutely least expect them. She has a brilliant writing style that is very engaging and compelling, with just enough twists, turns, and teasers to keep you guessing - and flipping pages furiously while you do.

The reveal in (literally) the last pages can be a dangerous plot forma - it backfires more often than it works, in my opinion, because most authors use it as a last-ditch attempt to save a faltering piece of plot. Not so AT ALL here - Frey works it to maximum advantage, using it not to tie up loose ends but to shatter a lot of what the reader thought based on the entirety of the story. In masterful hands, such a trick is not only fabulous to read but evidence of a marvelous ability to plot and plan that makes everything read up to that point feel like a game of cat and mouse with you, the reader, left hunting for the cheese...

I'd read Frey's grocery list at this point - she's that good. If you aren't familiar with her work, you should be!

It's been a very long time since I've been truly shocked by an ending, but I"m so glad it was impossible to guess because the twist was better than anything I had been imagining.

Because You're Mine started off a bit slow for me, however, with Rea Frey taking her time by laying the groundwork for the story during the first third of the book. We are introduced to the main characters through several domestic scenes that are well written, even if nothing in particular happens besides a proposed and then scheduled girls' trip to the mountains. As the book slowly unfolds, we find numerous allusions to secrets that the main characters are keeping, but the immediate issues seem to be more centered around the stresses of single motherhood. At that point, the story was interesting but not captivating, and I figured it would end up being a solid three-star book.

But as the secrets come out, the plot heats up. I soon found myself becoming more engrossed in the story and more invested in what happened to the characters, especially after learning their backstories. After several shocking reveals, including some with wonderfully crafted emotional scenes, I'd mentally bumped my review up to four stars.

And I honestly thought, right up until the last few pages, that I would be giving a four-star review. However, this book earned five stars just for the shrewd, audacious, spit-out-your-drink ending that I couldn't see coming until it had already flattened me.

I've been anxiously awaiting the release of this book! Thank goodness I didn't have to wait until the release date in August! I loved Rea's first book Not Without My Daughter, and I loved this book as well! I'll be ordering a copy for my library!

Wow. This book had me guessing from start to finish. I actually did an out loud WTF , shook my head, and went back a page to make sure I had it right. The story had everything you want in a thriller. Good characters, interesting back stories, twists and turns. I couldn’t put it down till I got to the unexpected and goose bump inducing ending.

Whoa...LOVED this book. It hooked me from the first page and I literally read for hours before finally making myself put it down. It reads super fast and the characters are totally engaging. My favorite book I've read in a long time.

Thank you to NetGalley for the advanced reader copy in exchange for an honest review.

This is one of those books that gripped me by the throat and didn't let go! I loved Frey's first book so knew this one would have plenty of suspense and surprises and wow, did it ever! The story revolves around best friends Lee and Grace, their sons, and Noah, an occupational therapist and teacher. To say much more would simply not do justice to the novel; it just begs to be read! Past and present, secrets, lies, betrayal, deception...what's not to like? There is also sexual abuse, alcoholism, and drug use as well so if these bother you be aware. But it's just such a riveting plot that I couldn't stop reading. Literally gasped at the end...what???

I would normally give a bit of a recap of the plot here, but I won’t, because I could not do it justice. There were so many “oh my goodness” moments! You think you have just worked it out, and then there was another twist. That ending was so startling and unexpected that I defy anyone to work out what was going to happen! I did read the previous book, Not Her Daughter, by the author and loved it and this one is just as amazing, or even better. She sure knows how to tell a story and keep you on the edge of your seat. Highly recommended!
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Special thanks to the author, the publisher and NetGalley for a free, electronic ARC of this novel.
“Because You’re Mine” is the newest novel by author Rea Frey, whose previous work, “Not Her Daughter” surprised and delighted me.
Single mother Lee has finally found a life that works for her and her sensitive son, Mason. She knows how he needs to adhere to a strict routine, and how he thrives in a controlled environment. One day, when her best friend Grace encourages her to go away on a girls’ weekend, Lee takes the biggest plunge of her life and leaves Mason with his teacher and mentor, Noah, and tries to enjoy some time with her friends. However, while on the retreat someone turns up dead. As secrets start to unveil with the help of a diary, it is soon discovered that Noah is not who he claims to be and Grace has some huge secrets of her own.
I thought I had predicted the twist in this novel early on. Even still, I was hooked form the beginning, desperate to see how it all played out! When I turned out to be mostly wrong, I was actually delighted (a feat that does not happen often for me).
All the characters had major secrets, and none of them are what you expect. From page one, the character development is top-notch and the plot weaves down a twisty-turny, thorny path. All this describes an author with years of experience honing her craft. However, as Frey is a new author, her storytelling speaks to her innate skill and creativity. She was simply born to write.
Mason’s eccentricities are honest and charming, and I was completely hooked from the start. Anyone who loves a special need child knows the delight in their brutal honesty and the joys that a small gesture can bring. Frey is upfront and delightful in her depiction of such needs, and there are no excuses or justifications, Mason simply fits into the world as only he can.
From the powerful, heart-wrenching authors’ note at the beginning (and I highly suggest you read every word), to the surprise ending, “Mine” is gripping, suspenseful and completely immersive.

Wow. I absolutelyloved this book. Fast moving. Lots of twists and turns. At first I didn't like the back and forth between past and present, but I got used to it and it was fine. I never did figure out the ending. I had idea but wasn't right. I would highly redeemed this. Interesting learning about the autistic child too. Thank you to netgalley for letting me preview this book for honest review.
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First, I want to thank Rea Frey, St. Martin’s Griffin, and NetGalley for providing me with this book so I may bring you with this review.

Rea Frey seriously brought out all of sorts of emotions in this reader in Because You’re Mine. There were many moments in the story where Rea totally shocked me that I never saw coming. Moments where I stress you will need a box of tissues!! Not to mention all the secrets that this book has that eventually will come out. This was a must-read book though.

This book may not be for everyone as it deals with some difficult subjects that may trigger some. Some of those topics are rape, bearing a child out of rape, suicide, alcoholism, your best friend dating your father, etc.
In the very beginning of this book Rea writes an extremely personal note to her readers. She tells her extremely brave story about the time her teenage boyfriend raped her and how it affected her afterword’s. She also lists some great references if you or anyone you know have been sexually abused or having suicidal thoughts.

My favorite character in this book was Mason. The book didn’t come out and literally say it but all the traits were there he had Asperger’s. Ironically, I had the honor of babysitting a 8 year old boy by the name of Mason who had this. He too like the character in the book was so incredibly bright and didn’t like change either. Many scenes with Mason pulled on my heart strings big time. Not to mention I have a soft spot for children and adults with this disorder.

One thing I could feel while reading this book was that Rea was very passionate about Mason and Wyatt (another boy with Asperger’s) story line and that it was close to her heart! This made for a more special read.
Sadly, the book didn’t hook me right always. It took a little bit to really grab my attention. However, when it did I was totally hooked and could not put it down.

Lee, Grace, and Noah have secrets...How do their lives intersect and which one has the darkest secret.? Mason is the on the spectrum son that Lee must keep safe. There are many twists and turns and you will be blown away by the surprise ending. Thanks to St. Martin’s Press and to NetGalley for providing me with a galley in exchange for my honest opinion.

Fantastic psychological book! What a surprising twist at the end! Definitely one of my favorite books!!

Vaulted Secrets
After reading Not Her Daughter, I didn’t think that I would be willing to read another Frey novel, at least not so soon but I am glad I decided to read Because You’re Mine. Why? The curse of the second novel does not apply here. Frey knocks out a solid, well-constructed thriller that is not so easily figure-out-able. Well connected lines are drawn but the true mystery stays tightly guarded until the end.
Lee is a single mother raising an exceptional child. She works from home as an independent hairstylist. Lee is hiding some dark secrets from her past, the biggest one regarding the father of her child.
Lee’s seven year old son, Mason, has been diagnosed with Sensory Processing Disorder, one of those vague diagnoses that there is much controversy and professional disagreement over. It manifests in Mason as a rigidity to many things people might take for granted such as sights, sounds, smells and textures. It also requires a strictly adhered-to routine. Mason is a precocious child and is homeschooled by a talented young therapist named Noah, a man that Lee has a strong romantic interest towards. Noah’s story is defined by a single tragic event. He is a man hiding secrets of his own.
Grace is Lee’s best friend. She is also a single mother, navigating the terms of her divorce while trying to co-raise her son Luca with a largely absentee father. She is often Lee’s biggest cheerleader and has a special bond with Lee’s son. Grace is the one who introduced Lee to Noah. She has a great influence on Lee’s life.
A girl’s getaway weekend in the mountains that includes Lee and Grace ends abruptly when one of the four women on the trip dies unexpectedly. In the aftermath, secrets slowly unfold exposing one shocking secret that you won’t see coming. Tackling serious themes such as single motherhood, childhood trauma, drug addiction, and suicide, Frey maintains a strong plot line while employing effective techniques to slowly build suspense as the characters through their past and present stories reveal who they truly are and who they have been pretending to be.
BRB Rating: Read It.

What a detailed novel, every scent and movement is documented.
It cracks you apart from the start and keeps reeling you in as you anticipate what comes next.
The death of Lee is complex and deep. This story is gripping right to the last page.

This is an absolutely amazing, mesmerizing, can’t put it down novel! It is full of emotion, twists and turns, and believable characters. The ending did surprise me, but the author laid the groundwork so completely throughout the entire book, that it was totally believable. I love books like this! Brilliant idea and exceptional plotting. Please make this one into a movie!

Thanks to NetGalley, the author and publisher for an advanced reading copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.

You think you know…you think you have the story figured out right? It was just an accident..or was it?

Thank you #netgalley and #stmartinspress for the #arc of this suspenseful story!

It took a minute to grab my attention but, a quarter of the way through and I was hooked!! This book is number two for Rea Frey and I think she’s two for two! Thoroughly enjoyed and couldn’t put it down!

Lee is the mom of Mason, an autistic boy who’s wise beyond his years and feels alone in the mist of her friends. Noah is Masons therapist who Lee has a crush on, but does he have more to do with the story than they’re letting on? This story takes some good twists and turns and goes between the past and present.

Must read!!

It was off to a good start! The story was alluring it did draw me in.. I kept turning the pages to find out the big mystery.. but about midway through the book i felt like the story started to drift off and became too lengthy in the chapters and i started to lose interest. other than that i thought it was a good book . i like the characters they felt believable and you could feel their emotions coming out through the story! it is a riveting suspense!

I received invite so I requested
I read her book, 'Not Her Daughter" and that book surprised me off my feet

Having a child myself with Sensory Processing Disorder,
I understand the hypersensitivity and hypo-sensitivity. I felt for her dealing with it as a parent.

"The truth will set you free
but the lies are what keeps me safe"

This book has twists and will make you want to sneak around the turn.
You will keep reading to discover the conclusion.

Wow! There aren’t words to describe this story! You have to read it yourself. This is a didn’t stop reading until I finished it book. A riveting story of friendship, family, love and secrets. Immerse yourself in the lives of Grace and Lee. Two friends who each have secrets of their own and what they are afraid to reveal to the other.

I wAs given an advanced copy to read in exchange for an honest review.

I enjoyed this book. I really loved how it had so many twists and turns. I recommend this read for anyone who likes a story that keeps you guessing until the end.

Man. Oh. Man. That was awesome.

I was hooked from page 1 and it didn’t disappoint. Rea Frey did an awesome job with leaving little Easter eggs for the reader to look back on when the twists and turns happened. Most impressive was how the book turned your world upside-down by the end, just when you thought you had it figured out.

Characters were great - easy to get to know and interesting enough that you wanted to always learn more about their histories. They felt like they could be your own friends, very likeable..

I really wish I had someone to talk to about this book! It was fantastic and I’ll be thinking about it for a while.

Single mother Lee has the daily routine down to a science: shower in six minutes. Cut food into perfect squares. Never leave her on-the-spectrum son Mason in someone else’s care. She’ll do anything—anything—to keep his carefully constructed world from falling apart. Do anything to keep him safe.

But when her best friend Grace convinces her she needs a small break from motherhood to recharge her batteries, Lee gives in to a weekend trip. Surely a long weekend away from home won’t hurt?
Noah, Mason’s handsome, bright, charismatic tutor—the first man in ages Lee’s even noticed—is more than happy to stay with him.
Forty-eight hours later, someone is dead.

I definitely felt connected to these characters and was engrossed with the story from page one. When they say you don't see that ending coming, they mean it! It was a complete shock, I'm still thinking about it even after hours of having finished this book. Highly recommend!

Thank you #NetGalley and #st.martinsbooks for the ARC of Because You're Mine by Rea Frey
Pub Date: 06 Aug 2019

What an amazing ride this book was....starts off fast paced ..... hooked from the start and it just keeps going full steam ahead.......until the end.....I promise you , you will not see the end coming.....you might think you do but you won’t.
I’m a big Rea Frey fan, her first book was awesome and this one was just as good if not better. Go check her out!

Oh my gosh! Definitely did not expect that! I mean I thought I had it figured out but... This is the 2nd Rea Frey book I’ve read. I loved the first one but this one? Yes yes YES! Great book that will definitely pull you in from the start and won’t let you go until the last page!

Thank you so much to the publisher for offering me a complimentary copy on Netgalley!

Thank you st Martin's Press for giving me the opportunity to read this book. I loved the authors previous book, Not Her Daughter , so I was excited to read this new book . The book did not disappoint . Absolutely loved the characters . They were very well developed. The whole book was full of secrets , betrayal , guilt and lies. It goes from a fight between Lee and grace who seem to be the best of friends to a tragedy . Then to top it off the surprise ending that left me with chills . If you want a wonderful read full of suspense your going to want to buy this book, and be prepared because you won't be able to set it down!

I was drawn right into this well written thriller.One of those books that Incould not putt down and the ending wow never expected.thanks#netgalley #st.martinsbooks.

Oh my gosh. I started reading the book with great anticipation. I admit to being a bit disappointed and restarted the book twice trying to differentiate the characters and felt like it was just dragging. And then WHAM! This was intentional and lulled me into no expectations so I was completely rattled as events unfolded. I could not put this book down and my emotions were all over the place. Even when I thought I knew the direction it was going, I was wrong. It really makes me look twice at neighbors or co workers who I feel like I know well only to have no idea what circumstances they’ve endured and the resulting personality quirks that ensued. We all have secrets so who do we trust? I wish there were more than 5 stars and should come with a warning... This is a call in sick to work kind of book. #netgalley #stmartinspress #reafrey

Wow! I love this book. I read the whole book in one sitting, I couldn’t put it down, It is an amazing, well thought out domestic mystery novel. It has believable, true to life characters and the writing has a pleasing flow. The author has a wonderful talent for establishing the relationships of all the characters. The ending I did not see coming. This is an awesome read. I look forward to reading more books from this author. I was provided an advance reader copy of this book by NetGalley in exchange for my honest review.

Because You're Mine by Rea Frey kept me riveted with its twists and turns, including a last second surprise that was totally unexpected! Her second novel, Ms. Frey has learned much since writing Not Her Daughter, which I felt had far too many holes in the plot to be viable. Because You're Mine has likable characters with challenging pasts who are quick to help each other when times are rough. Lee has a son on the autism spectrum and her friend Grace is always there to lend a hand. Noah, Lee's son's tutor is also there to help with raising Mason and they are a great team, until tragedy strikes and Grace and Noah must pick up the pieces. A uniquely suspenseful story that shocks you until the very last page. Don't miss this one!

Wow! This one drew me in from the beginning and kept me riveted until the end. And the ending .... not at all what I was expecting. Great job weaving the past with the present. Overall, just FANTASTIC!! Loved Rea Frey's first book; LOVED this one. This definitely needs to be on your TBR list.

Thank you #netgalley and #stmartinspress for the eARC,

This domestic mystery was a great, easy read. The characters were all so well defined. Mason, the six year old character was very realistic, and he captured my heart . Great story line, with many secrets. I thought I know the ending, I was wrong. Really enjoyed this book, will continue to follow this author. I would highly recommend it to friends and family. Thank you for the advanced copy.

A bit of a domestic thriller. Three lives and perspectives intersect in unpredictable ways. I think this would be a great beach book! It is quick reading and the plot is complicated but not so dense you can't read a ton in one sitting! A mysterious death, people with unknown pasts and secrets. All very compelling stuff.

Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! Beyond amazing I enjoyed this book so very much. The characters and storyline were fantastic. The ending I did not see coming Could not put down nor did I want to.

Because You're Mine
Rea Frey

Description
An “insidious, suspenseful tale” (J.T. Ellison) with a “shocker of an ending you won’t see coming” (Michele Campbell), Because You're Mine by Rea Frey, the author who “brings to mind Jodi Picoult” (Booklist) and “will appeal to readers of Greer Hendricks and Sarah Pekkanen” (Sally Hepworth) is a novel about how the truth will set you free.

But it’s the lies that keep you safe.

Single mother Lee has the daily routine down to a science: shower in six minutes. Cut food into perfect squares. Never leave her on-the-spectrum son Mason in someone else’s care. She’ll do anything—anything—to keep his carefully constructed world from falling apart. Do anything to keep him safe.

But when her best friend Grace convinces her she needs a small break from motherhood to recharge her batteries, Lee gives in to a weekend trip. Surely a long weekend away from home won’t hurt?
Noah, Mason’s handsome, bright, charismatic tutor—the first man in ages Lee’s even noticed—is more than happy to stay with him.
Forty-eight hours later, someone is dead.
But not all is as it seems. Noah may be more than who he claims to be. Grace has a secret—one that will destroy Lee. Lee has secrets of her own that she will do anything to keep hidden.
As the dominoes begin to fall and the past comes to light, perhaps it's no mystery someone is gone after all…
Because You're Mine is a breathtaking novel of domestic drama and suspense.
Prepare to stay up all night.
** Thank you, NetGalley for the opportunity for an advance copy of Because You're Mine* for an honest review.

This book keeps you guessing to the very end. There are plenty of twists and turns until the last page with surprises. When you think you have it figured out, you are wrong. It was one you feel fully invested in, and I read the book in one day. GREAT !! 5 plus.

So I sat down about four hours ago with the intent to start reading this book - just the first few chapters. Here we are, four hours later, and I devoured the entire book. That’s how good it is. The story is told in three different perspectives. I made a lot of assumptions while reading this but I was wrong every time. The storyline was riveting but I also fell in love with the way the author approached sensitive topics such as sexual assault, alcoholism, and suicide. All subjects were appropriately integrated into the story. I felt empathy for each characters’ struggle - it felt like I really knew these people. I also loved how none of the characters were perfect, yet they were all likable. I think some of the secondary characters were *mostly* useless, though they did add some comic relief.

Rea Frey is a master of intriguing storytelling.
Because You’re Mine will wrap you up in the story and at the end will leave you saying-WHAT?
Brilliantly written!
Five plus stars!

I had read the author's first book and enjoyed it. I enjoyed this one even more. It is a well written book that does a good job of moving from past to present. In addition, the book had a number of fun surprises. A book that I would recommend to others.

Having a child with special needs has turned Lee into a woman with a highly regimented life. Everything is organized and timed down to the last minute. It has to be so she can keep her young son, Mason safe; his care requires round the clock monitoring. She’s never thought of taking tome for herself, at least not seriously, until a new friend, Grace convinces her she needs a break if she’s going to keep her sanity. Luckily, Mason’s tutor Noah agrees to care for the boy, and Lee finally relents. But her time away has deadly consequences. I can’t say much more than that for fear of giving away any spoilers, but just be sure this book will surprise and shock you

***Thanks to NetGalley for providing me a complimentary copy of BECAUSE YOU’RE MINE by Rea Frey in exchange for my honest review.***

Are we as bad as our worst mistakes? Must decisions we make stay with us forever? Do the ends ever justify the means?

Single moms Lee and Grace and two of their friends go for a girl’s weekend. Noah, Lee’s son Mason’s teacher and the man she secretly loves watches Mason. The adults have secrets. Before the end of the weekend, someone will die. Accident? Suicide? Murder?

BECAUSE YOU’RE MINE twists and turns until the last page with surprises I never saw coming. The ones I expected were often red herrings. Nobody was who he or she seemed to be.

Debut writer Rea Frey is a force of fire, baiting me into seeing people and situations one way only to prove my initial assumptions wrong. What a tangled web she wove.

BECAUSE YOU’RE MINE is a must read. I can’t wait to see what Frey writes next.

I received an advanced reader’s copy in exchange for an honest review

This book was very compelling and I enjoyed the characters and the story. The ending felt a bit forced l, but that was just the last chapter. 3.5 rounded up.

Great book! An edge of your seat read, keeping the final surprise a complete secret until the end. Well written characters with major secrets! I highly recommend this book and this author. Thanks to Net Galley and the publisher for the opportunity to read an advance copy.

I LOVED this book. This book kept me up late and made me late to work. I was surprised by the events in the middle of the book and shocked by the ending. It seemed like the major event in the story took place in the middle so I was worried that the rest of the book would be boring or unnecessary. I was wrong.

As a speech-language pathologist, I see firsthand how difficult it is for parents who have children who special needs to navigate school, therapy, and social environments. I appreciated the portrayal of Lee because I felt that it was very honest and accurate.

I read this book over Easter break and really liked the characters and the story. I think it is a pretty good book. Will probably order it for the library.

Lee, best friend Grace, and Noah, Lee's son's therapist all have secrets. Their lives are all intertwined in more ways than one. Each has a past that haunts them. Just when the reader begins to figure out a clue given in this suspenseful drama, a twist happens. Readers paying close attention to each clue will probably still be shocked at the end. Highly recommended!

This is the first time I had read anything by Rea Frey, and as soon as I finished, I immediately looked for her first book. I had forgotten I had it and I was very excited to read another one of hers. Because You’re Mine grabbed me from the very first page and when I finished it, I sat in silence for a minute or two, amazed at how I did not see the end coming. I pride myself on figuring out endings to books (although it sometimes ruins the suspense for me). It is not unusual for me to be disappointed with an ending, having figured it out too early on. Therefore, I thought I had figured it out by the middle of the book. It seemed too obvious to me who Mason’s father was, and I was so hoping there would be more to it. Wow, was there ever! The author’s writing style made it very easy to read, and each time I had to put it down to go do something else, I couldn’t wait to return to it. The character evolvement was written so well that I felt as if I knew them. There were a few loose threads during the story, however, that made me ponder the reasons why they were only very lightly touched upon. Without giving anything away, the biggest omission in the character development was not learning everything about all the characters’ pasts. However, it all came together very surprisingly in the end. A wonderfully suspenseful book, and I have already spread the excitement of it to many, many people.

Last summer, I read Rea Frey's Not Her Daughter and couldn't put it down. When I received a copy of Because You're Mine, I knew that I needed to save it for a special occasion - because I was certain I would be equally as obsessed with this book.

And I was right! Because You're Mine completely smashes the idea of a "second book curse" - it is fantastic. I tore through it in a day and couldn't get over the plot twists and character development. I seriously cannot wait to see what Frey does next, because she's 2/2 in my book right now.

I received an advance copy of this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review

Special thanks to the author, the publisher and NetGalley for a free, electronic ARC of this novel.

Rea Frey's newest release, Because You're Mine, is a domestic thriller that will keep readers guessing until the end! Single mom Lee has a brilliant, young son named Mason, who requires strict routines and sensitivity. Details about his father are scant and readers quickly realize Lee has strong feelings for Mason's tutor Noah. Lee's best friend Grace, who seemingly offers much support and advice to Lee, is strangely resistant to Lee's belief that Noah returns those feelings. When an opportunity for a much-needed girls weekend arises, the secrets that Lee, Grace and Noah are harboring prove both twisty and dangerous.

With an unpredictable twist at the end, diary entries that are increasingly twisted and a well developed characters, Frey has another hit on her hands.

BECAUSE YOU’RE MINE by Rea Frey is a compelling and suspenseful psychological thriller that kept me on the edge of my seat for every page. There were so many twists and turns along the way that I never saw the explosive ending coming. Every time I thought I had the story figured out, I would find myself wrong again. I don’t want to give away a single thing, because the brilliantly-plotted story and the unexpected ending are key to this riveting book. The expert way the characters were developed and portrayed made me feel like I knew them personally. There are some difficult themes addressed, but the author does so with sensitivity and compassion. I truly enjoyed this intense and gripping novel and I highly recommend it. Thank you to the author, publisher and NetGalley for the opportunity to read an early copy of this outstanding book.

I will start this review with a trigger warning. I am not giving anything away because the author goes into her own experience at the beginning of the book. The triggers are sexual assault, suicide, drug use, and alcoholism. If any of those triggers you, do not to read the book.

I enjoy reading mystery/thriller/suspense novels. I like the charge I get when reading them. I love not knowing what is going to happen next in the book, which is why I decided to review Because You’re Mine. I am glad I did because this book was fantastic!! It was everything I thought it was going to be.

Because You’re Mine has three plotlines. They are Lee, Noah, and Grace. When I first figured that out, I was kind of “eh” about it. If there are many plotlines, I sometimes have an issue keeping track of them. In this case, though, I was good. The author marked each chapter with who it was (Noah, Grace, Lee). She even went one step further and marked it when the book went from past to present. When I noticed that, I whispered a “Thank you.” That is a huge pet peeve of mine when reading books with numerous and intertwining plotlines. They aren’t marked and if there are changes between present and past, forget it.

I will admit, I was a little irritated by the journal entries. I couldn’t understand why they were there. But, as I got into the book, the entries started making sense. Of course, I got who was writing them wrong.

I liked Lee. Life wasn’t easy for her. Raising an autistic child was hard. She had to keep to a precise schedule for Mason, which meant no dating, no men. She was slightly selfish. When she got together with Grace, everything was about her. She never let Grace get a word in edgewise. But, then again, if my only outlet were talking about my past, I would do the same. I will say this; I was not expecting a couple of twists that popped up in her storyline.

I was iffy with Noah. I felt that he was throwing mixed signals at Lee. I didn’t understand why he couldn’t have come clean sooner to her. I did feel bad for him when his secret was revealed. I would not have been able to live with myself after that, which leads to the second secret. If the first secret hadn’t of happened, then the second one definitely wouldn’t have happened.

I thought Grace was a great friend. I felt terrible that she had to hide her secret from Lee. Her stress was palpable. I could understand why she wouldn’t have wanted Lee to know. Her other secret blew my flipping mind. I couldn’t believe it. I put my Kindle down and said “No freaking way.“

I thought that Because You’re Mine was a great fit in the mystery/suspense/thriller category. The author did a fantastic job of keeping Lee, Noah and Grace’s many secrets, well, a secret until the end. I did guess Noah’s and had kind of a feel for Lee’s. But Grace’s, no way. Talk about blindsiding someone.

There are a few sex/sexual scenes in Because You’re Mine. The one involving Noah and Grace disturbed me. Not because of the rough sex but because of what Noah said. I got shivers reading it.

The end of Because You’re Mine messed with me. I was not expecting the 180 a particular character did. Talk about making my mouth drop. I was a little aggravated at the lengths that person was going to go through to get back at people. If you read the book, you know what I am talking about. Other than that, it was one of the best endings I have read in a while.

I would give Because You’re Mine an Adult rating. There is sex (not graphic). There is language. There is violence. I would reccomend that no one under the age of 21 read this book.

I would reread Because You’re Mine. I would also recommend this book to family and friends.

I chose to leave this review after reading an advance reader copy

For some reason, I was a bit reluctant to read this novel. Maybe because I wasn’t fond of the cover nor of the title. I read the summary several times, thought it looked pretty good and intriguing, willing to read it, adding the novel onto my TBR pile, and then went to another book. Every time I returned to my TBR shelf, this cover would look at me and I was like, “Meh.”
But I was wrong. So wrong. From the prologue alone, I knew that I was going to adore it. The writing style is fresh and beautiful and I slammed my forehead for having once again judged a book by its cover. Wrongly.
It turned out that the story is stunningly crafted, intricate; characters linking to one another through various backstories that are divulged little by little as the big picture grows closer to readers. Because the thing is, everyone’s got their own secret. Some keep them to keep people safe, while so others have other intentions in mind.
Of course, with this kind of story, you expect twists. And there are quite a few indeed. So when <i>this</i> bit is revealed, you guess that <i>that</i> happened, and you’re wrong. The story goes on and you learn another crucial detail, so you change your theory and have another guess. You feel it all coming together. And of course because it’s this kind of story again, and because by now you’ve probably exhausted all other possible twists, you know there’s got to be a final twist coming. But whether you find it or not, at this point, you can’t be disappointed—you’ve been so engaged with the story for the past hours that you don’t even realize you’ve read it in one sitting.

Lee is a single mother, hairdresser, and best friend. On the surface, it seems like she has everything under control. Her best friend Grace is also a single mom and their boys instantly become fast friends. Lee's son Mason requires a lot of patience and special attention and it seems like Lee has forgotten that she has needs of her own. Her friends are always trying to get her to let her guard down and have some fun but she worries so much about being there for Mason that it never seems like the right time.
Lee does start to develop a crush on her son's teacher that could either turn into the real deal or he could just not even be interested. Lee takes a leap of faith and decides to tell Noah how she feels only to have him respond by leaving. She starts feeling like all her old demons are coming to the surface and isn't sure how to stop them. She knows she needs to be able to confide in someone but who? Lee's complicated and dark past have been hidden from everyone in her life and she wants it to stay that way.

Grace loves Lee and just wants her to find some balance in her life. Everyone needs to find some love and happiness, right? Speaking of happiness, Grace has some pretty big news of her own that she wants to share with all her friends and she thinks the upcoming girls getaway is the perfect chance. Will Lee be happy for her or will this be the proverbial straw that broke the camel's back?

I refuse to say anything specific about this book because I don't want to give anything away. I 100% feel like this book is one of the best I've read in years. I had no idea what was going to happen or just how twisted the story was going to get. A true page-turner.

Rea Frey writes another suspense thriller with plot twists that have you turning the pages late into the night.

A complicated story of intertwined lives leaving three people dead and the custody of one handicapped child shifting.

To explain the characters & their relationships would reveal the surprises that are revealed as the novel unfolds. Be aware of the chapter headings "Past", "Present" so you don't get confused as the characters' expose their actions.

Surprise ending was a mixture of cunningness, creepiness and a warped version of happy ever after - I LOVED IT!

Wow! This was quite the read! I devoured this book in a single day, finding it impossible to put down. It was very intriguing and had quite a few twists, ESPECIALLY at the very end. I did not see that final bombshell coming st all. Absolutely recommend this novel!

WOW!
Because You're Mine is a story about a single mom taking care of her autistic son and how she doesn't feel she can trust anyone with him.
When she finally decides to trust her best friend with her son things don't end well.

This story will keep you turning page after page. The ending will blow your mind. I could not put this book down. Can't wait to read more by Rea Frey!

Thank you Netgalley and St. Martin's Press for an early copy of Because You're Mine in exchange for an honest review.

Grace and Lee are struggling single mothers and best friends. Lee is a hairstylist raising a feisty son, Mason, who is gifted but has special needs. She has hired, Noah, a handsome tutor for Mason but after seeing him with her son has formed an intense romantic crush on him. Lee has been extremely stressed out so Grace convinces her to take a quick girls trip to the mountains with a couple of their other mom friends. Grace has two motives for this weekend, get Lee to relax and confess a secret she has been carrying with her. However, this relaxing getaway turns chaotic when one of them ends up dead.

I was very excited to get an early copy of Rea Frey's newest novel since I enjoyed her previous work, Not Her Daughter. It is an intense thriller told from multiple perspectives with present and flashback time frames. The main characters are all interesting with traumatic pasts that haunt them throughout the novel. I loved the first half of the novel, the pacing is good with secrets around all of the main characters. The second half spends a ton of time on the characters pasts and a lot of focus on Lee's former friend, Shirley, probably too much time for my preference. But hang in there the ending has a great twist.

Talk about thinking you know the answers, don’t be so sure, I was confident I had it all figured out, but wow did not see most of this coming.
Up until the last page is turned and even then, the surprises keep appearing, and didn’t let up.
A child, a mom, a mom, a friend, a foe, you will be shaking your head and then the father, who can you trust, and when you do you probably shouldn’t have, no one seems to be who you meet at first and right up to the end it keeps changing.
If you enjoy suspense, you don’t want to miss this one, it will keep you up late, and then enter your dreams!

I received this book through Net Galley and the Publisher St. Martin’s Press, and was not required to give a positive review.

As I kept reading this book I got more and more into it. It kept my interest as you just weren't sure what was going to happen and what the outcome was going to be. I don't want to give away any spoilers.
The author has great character development; you really get a feel for what the son, Mason, is like along with the trials and tribulations that the mom, Lee, has to deal with on an everyday basis. Further along in the book. Grace, Lee's friend and Noah, Mason's tutor take a major role and the author is able to bring it all together.
Lots of twists and turns in this book. A very interesting and enjoyable read.

Rea Frey is an author to look out for! Don't judge this book by it's cover! This book is dark and twisty and the author will keep you guessing until the very end! How do all these characters tie into each other? Is anyone as they appear?

Lee has a special needs child Mason who is the highlight character of this book! Can Lee actually allow herself to go on holiday with her friends and leave Mason behind ? She finally decides to go and ends up dead. What happened and why? Accident or something more sinister?

This is my second book by this author and I look forward to seeing what she comes up with next! Keep them coming Rea Frey!

A big thank you to St. Martin's Press and NetGalley for allowing me the opportunity to read an advanced copy of this book!

4.5 stars - and it would have been 5 if I had just a little bit more of a look into the future after it all came together. But who knows? That's what second books are for, right?

This was such a twisty, turny tale with so many unreliable narrators throughout, that my mind kept spinning theories. And even though I was sure I thought of every scenario possible, I still had that "Ohhhhhhhhhhh" moment when the "truth" was revealed. I seem to be very into thrillers lately, and this was one of the better ones by far!

Briefly, single mother Lee is raising her "on the spectrum" son Mason, who I simply loved. He was so funny and forthright, and wise beyond his years. Lee has several good girlfriends, and they convince her that she needs and deserves a break, but she has never left Mason before. She also has Noah in her life, who is Mason's at home tutor and, if Lee has anything to say about it, her love interest. Noah agrees that Lee has earned a weekend away and agrees to care for Mason. And off she goes. By the time the short trip is over, one person is dead, secrets are unraveling, and things will never be the same.

Because I enjoyed Rea Frey’s debut novel, Not Her Daughter, I chose to read her second. Told in three points of view (Lee, the mother of Mason, a spectrum child; Noah, Mason’s tutor; and Grace, Lee’s best friend), this book is a read-in-one-sitting page-turner. All the characters are well-developed, including Mason, but all except Mason have deep dark secrets. None are who they seem to be, and the plot draws readers in with its twists and turns. By the time the book climaxes, three people are dead, and the killers(s) are those you’d least suspect. While in Not Her Daughter a bad thing was done for a good reason, here in Because You’re Mine, bad things are done for sociopathic reasons.

I loved the depiction of Mason. Frey does a superb job showing how the delightful quirky, yet devastatingly honest Mason fits into his mother’s world.

Read this book for its characterization and for the surprise ending that will leave you understanding all the clues and wondering why you didn’t see it coming.

"Because You're Mine" by Rea Frey is the perfect example of a story that slowly builds up suspense while still keeping the reader’s attention. In the beginning of the story, the reader is introduced to Grace, Lee, and Noah. Grace and Lee are best friends, and Noah tutors Lee’s on-the-spectrum son, Mason. Noah has agreed to take care of Mason while Lee reluctantly goes on a girls’ trip to the mountains. Lee and Grace having a falling out during the trip, and someone on the trip ends up dead.

I don’t want to give any spoilers away, but the story really picks up speed after the girls’ trip as the characters' secrets are revealed. The book also delves into some serious subject matter such as legal guardianship, sexual assault, suicide, alcoholism, and grief. I wasn’t able to put the book down and finished it in one sitting.

I can't recommend this book enough and am already looking forward to Rea’s next book even though this one doesn't release until August 6, 2019! If you haven't read any of Rea's books, you're missing out. Her writing style is unique, her characters are extremely original, and the twists happen so subtly, it’s actually quite shocking when you read them. I also really like the way she wraps up her stories. You are always left wanting to read more!

Disclaimer: I received an advanced reading copy from the publisher. All opinions are my own.

I read Rea Frey's debut novel, Not Her Daughter, last year and absolutely loved her writing style and storytelling. When I saw her upcoming release was available for review, I jumped at the opportunity.

Thankfully, Because You're Mine was another great Domestic Thriller by Frey! Admittedly, this book did start slowly for me. When a novel features rapidly changing perspectives, I usually find it to be a slower read simply because it takes some time to get oriented within the story, especially at the beginning of the book. At the get-go, we have Grace, Lee, and Noah's points-of-view and it took time for me to get the voice of each character settled in my head. In addition to this, their lives weren't all that interesting to read about. Fortunately, as the story continued, I found my interest being grabbed and was eager to see when the mysterious death mentioned in the blurb would take place, and who the victim would be. 

I was impressed as things went on just how unsure I was of what could happen in the climax of the story. It seemed as if there were plenty of justifiable variables. One of my guesses turned out to be halfway right, but even so, I felt blindsided by the ending. This is a book to stick with for the excellent twist and conclusion. I read Thrillers only for their endings because I love being surprised by books. It's something that rarely happens these days, having read many Thrillers through the years, but when it does happen it's sure to make me bump up my star rating. I can't wait to read more from Rea Frey! She's here to stay.

Pick up your copy of Because You're Mine on August 6th.

Thanks St. Martin's Press and Jordan Hanley for the invitation to check out this digital galley via NETGALLEY in exchange for an honest review.

OMG! Rea Frey has written one heck of a novel. Having enjoyed her previous novel,Not Her Daughter, I knew that there was absolutely no way that I was going to wait until August to read this ARC. Since publication is so many months away, I shall make my review brief and vague. Narrated by several characters, the story involves the before and after of a tragic incident. Like its predecessor, I am sure that this book is going to be on the lips of many readers for many months to come.

Because You're Mine set me into a tailspin because the synopsis really throws the reader for a loop. I thought I had it all figured out, but I really hadn't and I imagine Rea Frey is probably in a room somewhere yelling "Gotcha!" But I shall forgive her because this is certainly a favorite of 2019.


Goodreads review published 27/03/19
Publication Date 09/08/19

Once again Rea Frey has given domestic thriller fans a book that will leave them breathless! Because You’re Mine grabs the reader and engulfs them in a storyline of secrets and lives that are intertwined in ways that you won't see coming even though you think you do. The characters are so deeply developed the reader becomes comfortable with them until you get to that one moment every reader enjoys and makes you wonder out loud WHAT DID I JUST READ! A jaw dropping ending makes you want to immediately reread it to see all the clues you just know you had to of missed.

3.5

I liked this. The characters were interesting (Mason was incredible). But what a sad story full of awful happenings. These thrillers are fun but can leave you feeling a bit icky when they’re done.

As far as the twist goes... ugh. It seems like I’m running into this one quite a bit lately and I’m up in the air about it. Once you get there you have to mentally digest everything you thought you knew (was wrong) and then I’m left rooting for what exactly happened. It’s clever and entertaining but completely unnerving.

The writing is very good. The author’s words at the beginning let you know how tough this story is going to be (and it was). It was quite brave.

Thanks to NetGalley, the author and St. Martin’s Press for a copy in exchange for a review.

Great read! Read it while in the hospital and couldn't put it down. Will look for more from this author in the future.

I absolutely loved this book, right up to the final, breathtaking reveal. I didn't see it coming, and that was just the frosting on the cake.

Rea Frey has created so many fully formed characters with complex relationships, and you want to be part of their lives. When tragedy strikes, nothing prepares you for the final answer as to how it happened. Yet when the answer arrives, it all makes sense in retrospect.

A fantastic accomplishment all around.

Truly not what I was expecting at all!
A psychological mystery that you will not solve until the very last pages of this novel.
Rea Frey has created an amazing story that captured me from the very first page.
It is well written with characters that are so easy to understand and befriend, it was almost impossible for me to put this book down.
Do yourself a favor and definitely find a day to read "Because You're Mine!

I would like to thank St. Martins Press for giving me the opportunity to review this advance copy. All I can say is WOW!

This book had me hooked from the first sentence of the prologue. Every time I thought I had it figured out, I found out that I was wrong! I never saw the last twist coming!

I loved Mason, he was just kind of a quirky kid that I found so endearing. I felt Lee was a little difficult to identify with, which I think was exactly what was intended. And I felt as though Grace could be any one of my friends, just a normal and down to earth character.

I loved this book, and flew through it. You won’t want to put it down!

Thank you to Net Galley and St. Martin's Press for the chance to read and review this exciting book! I have read both books by this author, and she just keeps getting better and better. This book will keep you up all night because you can't wait to see what will happen next. Several times I thought I had figured out things, but I was wrong. The author keeps the reader guessing right up to the very end. Lee and Grace are best friends-both have sons, but Lee's son is a special needs child. There is also a tutor, Noah, involved. It is a very involved plot, but the author does a brilliant job of bringing it all together and keeping the reader hooked. Highly recommend!!!

*4.5 stars*

There are a lot of mystery books out there right now about mothers and mom groups/mom friends, but this definitely stands out from the crowd!

Single moms Lee and Grace are best friends. They have a lot in common - they both have sons, they both live in the same neighborhood, and are extremely supportive of each other. Lee's autistic and socially awkward son, Mason, is even a big fan of Grace! So when their larger group of friends decide to have a girls weekend in the mountains, it seems like the perfect chance for both women to relax and get away from the kids!

Before the weekend is over, one woman is dead, and the others have to grapple with the consequences. Was it an accident, or does someone have a particularly deadly secret?

Our story is revealed through the eyes of three main characters: Lee, Grace, and Mason's attractive tutor, Noah. Everyone has secrets, and the web of how these characters are connected and how their pasts shaped their present lives unravels in a hypnotic, hard-to-put-down manner. Everything is laid out there for the reader, but I was still gut-punched by the last reveal. Satisfyingly, I quickly realized that the clues were there the whole time!

I liked Frey's first book, but I think this one is even better!

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for an ARC.

This was awesome! I wasn’t expecting it to be as good as it was! I couldn’t put it down! In a way it reminded me of like a Jodi Picoult novel and I loved it! It held my interest and so emotional reading it! I give this 5 stars all the way!!

Thank you to the publisher and Netgalley for allowing me to read this novel in exchange for an honest review.

Omgosh y'all! The edge of your seat, can't get enough of this page turner! The twists and turns and even thinking, oh yeh I knew that, until THE END!! Grand slam home run! I loved Not My Daughter and this is just wow; even better! Rea Frey you made my reading day!!
Thanks to Netgalley and the Publisher for the ARC

Thank You NeGalley and the publisher for the ARC in exchange for my review.

Another great suspense book by Rea Frey! Honestly she is one of the best writers that I have read in a while. She is able to really bring you into her books and make you feel a part of it.

Lee is a single mom and her best friend convinces her to go on a girls weekend which turns into a nightmare. This book really keeps you guessing!

My benchmark for an excellent book is one that is unpredictable, and this book definitely is! I never would have guessed the twist that happened at the end! While the bedroom scenes are a bit violent for my taste, they are an integral part of the story. Rea Frey, you conquered the “second-book curse!”

Wow.

That word sums up the whole book. Every time you think you know everything that there is to know, something new and unexpected happens. This book is a page turner and definitely a to be read for 2019. I highly recommend this book to anyone and am not going to read the first book she published.

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for allowing me to read this book as an advanced reader copy in exchange for my honest review.

Wow.

Another fast paced book that kept me turning the pages! This book really surprised me! Wow! Another unexpected ending!! I thought it was good

Rea Frey’s Because You’re Mine, pulled me in from page one. The characters are believable, but not quite likable. Many times I thought I’d figured the plot out only to be pushed in another direction. Twisty, dark and someone heartbreaking, it kept me guessing. The ending? Whoa! I did not see that coming! Get your hands on a copy!

I’m a little torn writing this because I felt that the first 3/4 of this was good but not outstanding. At times I was bored and felt that the plot lacked the certain nuance that thriller writers use to create tension without being blatantly obvious about it.

And then came the twist at the end. I was totally blown away and it completely changed my perspective. I read so much psychological suspense and there is nothing better than an unforeseen twist that I did not anticipate and that makes me gasp out loud. It honestly does not happen very often these days as I find more and more thrillers to be rather predictable. 3.5 stars rounded up to 4 for a killer ending.

Many thanks to Netgalley, St. Martin’s Griffin and Rea Frey for my complimentary e-copy ARC in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own.

First book I've read by this author and I really enjoyed it! I thought I figured out where the plot was going but got a big surprise at the end. Told by different point of view and also goes back and forth between past and present. Will definitely read more by her

Fascinating second novel from Rea Frey. The characters are well developed and the story moves along nicely. Just when you think you know what's going on, this story flips and twists back on itself and you're left stunned. A multi-layered domestic sunspenser that will hook you from the start and hurtle you all the way to the shocking end!

This book was an intriguing mix of twists and turns, complete with an ending that I never expected. It was not an easy book to follow. I felt I really had to pay close attention and even reread some pages..
The author wove a very tangled web.

Grace and Lee – best friends for years – are both single moms with young sons. But their lives are vastly different. Grace’s ex-husband is still in the picture, and they share custody. Grace has a fairly normal life. Lee, on the other hand, is raising her son by herself. Mason is on-the-spectrum, and Lee’s days revolve around taking care of him. Noah, Mason’s at-home, teacher, is a huge help to Lee, but it seems his has ulterior motives for wanting to spend so much time with Mason. When Lee, Grace, and their friends go away for a long weekend, secrets are revealed, lives are destroyed, and one of the women dies in a tragic accident.

Wow. Wow, wow, wow. I have no words. BECAUSE YOU’RE MINE is a suspenseful novel full of twists, turns, and secrets. The novel is told from three different perspectives – Grace, Lee, and Noah. None of these characters is the most reliable narrator, and the reader will be left questioning how much of their story is the truth or is it just a story what they want the other characters and the readers to believe. The novel also bounces back-and-forth between the past and the present – showing the events that took place that led us to current action. Grace, Lee, and Noah all have secrets – some of which are easy to guess given the hints while others will take the reader by surprise. Certain parts of the novel seemed a little too far-fetched, but it was still an intriguing story about how secrets can affect us and how far people will go to get what they want.

Wow, wow, wow. Because you’re mine is an unexpected favorite. I am in awe that the final two pages of this psychological thriller, have me doubting and rethinking everything that I read. I almost want to reread the entire story and look at it from an alternative perspective. I am absolutely dumbstruck that I did not see an entire plot twist happen in front of my eyes! A great story, with a spectacular ending. If you like Gone Girl or Verity, you will love Because you’re mine. 5 stars.

A great thriller which had me gripping my kindle tightly. My pulse rose and my breath hitched. Such was the power of this book.
Lee spent all her time looking after her special needs son Mason who had a tutor Noah. Lee decided to go on a break with friend Grace leaving her son behind in the care of Noah.. And in those 48 hours, someone was dead.

My first book by author Rea Frey had me gasping at certain points. There were secrets in the lives of all three characters Lee, Grace, and Noah... With 3 POV, the book kept me hopping down the pages trying to find how everything was connected.

Reading thrillers for so many years, I could feel certain parts sounded familiar, but the ending sure made it all worth it. It made a shiver go down my spine

A fabulous thriller-y read

Because You're Mine is a great thriller that's told from three points of view - Lee, a single mom to Mason: Grace, a single mom to Luca; and Noah, Mason's teacher. Lee and Grace are close friends who initially bonded through their sons. Lee's son Mason has special needs and requires an in home teacher, Noah. Lee and Grace go on a much-needed girls vacation with with two other moms for a girls weekend - and one never makes it home. Secrets, lies and truths come to light.
I really enjoyed this book! While some things were easier to figure out, the ending really surprised me!!! It was one of those books that you think about long after you've finished it, going over details again and again.
Thank you to Rea Frey, St. Martin's Press and NetGalley for the ARC of this great book!

This is the second novel from Rea Frey a Nashville author. She doesn't disappoint with her second book. This book centers on single mom, Lee and three of her friends, her son Mason and his tutor Noah. Lee's life is consumed with her son Mason who is on the spectrum. Mason life demands struction and sameness. He has a tutor Noah that comes to his home daily and seems to be doing Mason some good. One of Lee's friends talks her into a get away weekend with two other friends and talks Noah into keeping Mason. As you can imagine everyone's life will never be the same again after this weekend. There are lots of twist and turns and it is so hard not to give spoilers. Please read this book. It won't take long because you can't put it down. Then make sure you pick your chin up with you finish.

I received a free e-copy of Because You're Mine by Rea Frey from NetGalley for my honest review.

A thrilling, twisted and suspenseful read.

Lee is a single mom and has a special needs child named Mason. Mason is autistic and Lee doesn't ever feel like she can trust anyone to help with Mason. Lee is getting ready to leave and go on holiday with her friends but is scared to leave Mason behind. She does end up going and Mason is under the care of Noah. Noah, however, has his own agenda. But then someone ends up dead. What happened? Was it an accident or murder?

Everyone has secrets. It's just a matter of time before all the secrets are expose

Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for letting me read a copy of this book in exchange of an honest review.

This is the first book I've read by Rea Frey and I really enjoyed it. She had me guessing trying to figure out how it was all going to end. I was very surprised by the ending. I will be reading more books by Rea.

I enjoyed every minute reading Because You're Mine. I read a lot of thrillers/suspense novels and, recently, have been left bored. There is absolutely no boredom to be had while flying through this book. Rea keeps you on your toes throughout. While you will likely realize a few plot twists along the way, you just wait until the very last chapter. This is one of those books where you get a quarter of the way through and you think to yourself, "Well, what else could possibly happen?" and then Rea blasts you to the past for another twist along the way. This story alternates between differing perspectives and altering timelines. It is a story of four girlfriends and mothers with young children that decide to take a mountain trip away for a few days where one of the mothers will tumble to her death. You will know this from the first chapter and you will know she is responsible for her own death. So what else could there possibly be to this story? Well, you MUST find out!

Full of drama, lies and suspense, this tale of three lives that will intersect leaving one dead.

Lee appears to be a single mother who is obsessive about her son Mason's safety. As a child on the spectrum, she trusts no one else to care for him. 24/7 Lee is there. Homeschooling, distrustful Lee. 

Grace, divorced single mother to Luca. Grace loves Mason and he loves her. She gets him. When she introduces Lee to Noah, an Occupational Therapist, not only does Mason fall for him but so does Lee.

When Grace finally convinces Lee to come on a group girls weekend with Noah watching Mason, one of them will not return. And that is when secrets begin to come out. Lee's version of how Mason was conceived and Grace's confession about Noah.

This was a twisty edge of your seat waiting to see who was even telling one truth! 

Noah has his own agenda. He also has his own secrets. And his are exposed along with everyone else. Almost everyone else, because that ending! A suspenseful and compulsive read!

Well Done!

NetGalley/St. Martin's Griffin August 06, 2019

Wowza what a ride! This book is told by 3 points of view. Lee, a single mom to Mason. Grace, a single mom to Luca. Noah, who is Mason's teacher. Lee and Grace become friends after meeting and connecting with their sons. Mason is autistic and needs an at home teacher for that one on one care. Grace is friends with Noah and connects Lee with Noah. Lee and Grace go away with two other moms for a girls weekend. One doesn't return home. There are so many secrets that come to light with all three of the main characters just when you think you have something figured out, you realize nope you are wrong! The end floored me and I had to read it a few times to let it all sink in. I thoroughly enjoyed this books with all its twists and turns. I received an advanced readers copy and all opinions are my own.

Addictive, thrilling, vindictive, and edge of your seat suspense. This book was a joy to read from cover to end. I was so immersed in this novel it was so hard to put down. We are introduced to several characters in this novel. There is Lee, a single mother of a son named Mason who is on the spectrum and who has appointments at their home with an Occupational Therapist Noah. Noah really likes Noah and all the hard work her does for her son Mason and other children like him. After time, they form a close bond and think fondly of one another and their friendship grows. Lee's best friend is Grace, a divorced mother who actually introduced Noah to Lee. Lee is so close with Grace and Grace gets along so well with Lee's son Mason.

Lee's days are very structured and everything is perfectly planned out each day, and it works for Lee and her son Mason. One day Lee and Grace, along with some other girlfriends, decide to go away to a mountain retreat to relax and have fun. It was difficult to convince Lee to go as she enjoys the daily structure and routine in Mason's life and is weary of leaving him behind for a few days. But after much convincing from Noah and Grace, and Noah offering to stay with Mason, Lee decides that it would be fun and a good idea to go. During the trip, someone winds up dead. Who is it? Was it an accident? Who has died?

I enjoyed reading about the various different dynamics is this novel, between best friends Lee and Grace, and then Lee's relationship with Noah. Noah seemed like a wonderful man, he was great with Mason, he was a good supportive friend to Lee, and was handsome and charming. Lee couldn't help but develop feelings for him. In fact, he is the first man she has felt this way about in a very long time.

Amid all the fun in the resort secrets are also revealed. The ladies all want to know who Mason's father is. Up until now, Lee wouldn't talk about it let along let them know Mason's father and who he is. Lee decides to tell Grace a secret once all the other ladies are gone to bed late one night. What secret did she reveal?

Overall I loved this book. It is a definite must read to add to your books this year. There is so much drama, lies, secrets, betrayal, shocking twists that you will not see coming.

Grace. Lee. Noah. Three friends whose lives are connected through the stories of the past and the present. Living in Nashville, Lee’s son is Autistic and revolves her entire life around him. Grace, her best friend, finds Lee the perfect title for her son. Enter Noah, handsome and smart and caring. Lee can’t help but develop a crush on Noah, and she even trusts him to watch her son while she has a girls weekend away. But the confessions that are made on the girls weekend lead to secrets unraveling, and someone ends up dead. As the story continues to unravel, and the friends navigate the loss, more secrets unfold. And just when you think you've figured out the ending, Rea Frey throws one last twist you never saw coming.

This is my second book by author Rea Frey.

Lee is a doting single mother to her young son Mason. When Lee's best friend Grace and a group of mom friends convince her to go on a fun and relaxing girls weekend she agrees. Lee does not like to leave Mason, but she trusts his tutor Noah to watch after him. Things quickly spiral out of control. Horrible and unsettling truths are revealed. Secrets, lies and revenge come to fruition.

A tale of how poorly made decisions can affect lives years later. This is definitely a suspense filled thriller that will leave you with questions until the very end.

My only negative feedback would be how the story just ended. I was expecting to turn the page and have a bit more of the story revealed. However this will not deter me from reading more from this author.

I've no idea how to articulate into words the way I feel about this book.
At first, this feels like a heartrending story that delves deep into the complexities of family relationships, tragedy, sexual abuse - which it does! - with a touch of mystery, so I was given the impression I should be continuing on without staying devoted to the "thriller" aspect of the book; and I went, "that's fine, we love a thought-provoking domestic drama" but then...that twist. That twist!

The author throws a few revelations here and there and you go, "I knew it!" You think you know where the story is going...I'm telling you guys, you don't! Lee and Grace are such fierce protagonists, they both join a few other friends for a weekend trip to unwind - such a "Bridesmaids" moment, except in the next 48 hours, one of them is dead.
BECAUSE YOU'RE MINE is thought-provoking, filled with tragedy, twisted, flawed untrustworthy characters and a twist you won't forget. Fans of Liane Moriarty will feel *so* at home with this one. Pick this one up, guys. You're definitely in for a bumpy, twisty ride.

Because You’re Mine is shockingly good, fast-paced, filled with lies, deceit, jealousy, addiction—with an ending that completely blew me away! The story is so brilliantly conceived; the story starts off as a family drama—best friends, two single moms, struggling together—until the lies insidiously seep into their lives, leaving wreckage in their wake. Rea Frey’s storytelling was astounding, as I was continuously shocked, saddened, and even repulsed as each deception is revealed, never prepared for the next twist! The shock factor is off the charts in this sinuous novel!!

I love Rea Frey and her uncanny ability to breathe life into her characters that exist in her imagination and on the pages of her books. I went right along with Sarah when she kidnapped a child in “Not My Child”, and went so far as to make excuses and approve of her actions. Yet again I’ve been snookered by the lead female character in her new book, “Because You’re Mine”.
What’s not to love about Grace, who not only proves to be a supportive friend to Lee and her autistic son Mason but is also a loving and attentive mother to her own son and a true and caring friend to her invaluable circle of friends? Is the underlying problem that hunky Noah, who, as a boyfriend is almost too good to be true? Is Lee unstable, going flippers for her son’s tutor without provocation? It certainly isn’t Mason. He’s the one character we all love, no matter what twisted adult games the grownups around him are playing.
This is a quick-paced and enjoyable read with lots of secrets and a few unforeseen twists. I anxiously await Rea’s next imaginary world of characters and the mayhem they wreck!
(I received an advance copy of this book from NetGalley in exchange for an unbiased review. Thanks so much to St. Martin’s Press and NetGalley for making it available.)

This book has more twists and turns then a country back road!!! I will recommend this book to all of my friends and family!!

Ok so you know when you are reading a book and it has a slow build and your like ok this can go either way well this book is just that way and don’t worry it go the good way ... well I mean it goes bad but in a good way lol.

Rea Frey wrote this book so interesting, she gave me a ton of tiny chapters that jumped from multi view points which was amazing.

And I really must applaud Rea on her very emotional letter to the reader. After I read the letter I had to get myself ready for this book. I knew it was going to be a tough one. Rea you are not alone and again I applaud your bravery, strength and courage. You are an amazing person! Thank you!

This was a fast reading domestic thriller that kept me turning the pages to find out what was going on.
It opens with a death, but you’re not even sure who dies til about halfway into the book. There are several narrators & you’re not sure which ones are reliable...even at the end. There are also diary entries interspersed so you know *someone* is lying, but who?
The ending was a twist I didn’t see coming at all but it was a little abrupt after all the detail we’d been given up til that point.
Overall I really liked the book, especially the Nashville setting (it’s always fun to read a book set where you live!)

I really enjoyed this book! The story moved a bit slowly at first so it took me a little while to really get into it and hooked. The multiple perspectives also threw me off a little, but I was able to adjust and soon found myself sucked into the story.

Lee, Mason, Noah, and Grace were all very well developed characters. This story had me turning pages quickly so I could find out what was going to happen next. I was not expecting that ending at all. My mouth was dropped open in shock.

What did I just finish? I totally didn’t see this one coming, and to be completely honest, this one probably would have been a five if it wasn’t for the tremendous “EW” factor that is involved with this book. The characters are well written and the plot moves along so well. I question a few motives: I think it’s because I try to see the good in everyone, including fictional characters. :) I highly recommend this one to those folks who like domestic thrillers.. because this one is a tremendous spin on the genre. Promise you won’t try to read any spoilers. If you like domestic thrillers get this book!

Poor Lee..

3.5 stars

<b>But it’s the lies that keep you safe.</b>

Lee is a single mother who has a carefully crafted life. Everything is timed to the minute. She does this for her on-the-spectrum son, Mason. She works from home; he is schooled from home. Their lives are constructed and stable. When Lee is invited to go on a weekend away with her friends, she wants to go, and eventually is talked into going by her best friend, Grace. Noah, Mason's tutor, agrees's to watch Mason for the weekend and provide hourly updates. When asked, Mason tells his mother he is comfortable staying with Noah for the weekend. So, as the synopsis tells us, four friends go away, but only three come back. One is dead - but who and why?

This book is told through the POV's both past and present of the three main characters - Lee, Grace and Noah. Through their voices the reader learns about what brought each character to where he/she is today. That is if they are all telling the truth, because there are entries in this book which brag about lying and doing so great a job at lying that no one knows. Who wrote those entries?

<i>“Lying comes as easily to me as breathing. Everyone believes me. I’m good. I’m safe. I’m trustworthy. Most people like me. Which is why no one suspects me of lying.”</i>

I thought I had this book figured out approximately halfway through. One twist I was extremely confident about, I was wrong. The Author does a good job at leaving clues both reliable and unreliable through the book. There are quite a few twists and turns in this book and it proved to be a fast compelling read. I found that the alternating POV's both past and present worked nicely for the storytelling. The writing is wonderful and as I was getting to the end, I wondered when the reveal is going to happen and then it did. I have mixed feelings on the ending. One hand, it felt as if it came out of left field but on the other hand, I do recall the character making mention of one thing toward the beginning of the book so then I thought, well maybe no so left field after all.

So, I am teetering with this one. I enjoyed the book all the way through and I enjoyed Frey's writing and use of POV chapters. I thought she did a great job with her clues and use of lies in the book. I found the book to be perfectly paced especially with the reveals but toward the end, things really sped up and I would have liked a couple more pages. But at the end, I felt a little underwhelmed. Instead of being shocked by the ending, I just "okay, so that is how it ends." I did enjoy this one quite a bit hence the 3.5 stars.

Thank you to St. Martin's Press and NetGalley who provided me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. All the thoughts and opinions are my own.

Thanks to St. Martin’s Press and NetGalley, I received an e-arc of Because You’re Mine by author Rea Frey to read and review. All opinions are strictly my own. After having read Frey’s first novel, Not Her Daughter, I knew I would want to read this. Although now that I have, I can tell you they are nothing alike. I preferred this story so much more. It’s a suspense novel told by the perspectives of the 3 main characters. One thing I got right from the start was that everyone was lying. You didn’t know who or what to believe. There was times when I thought I had the storyline figured out only to find out that I didn’t. It wasn’t until the very last few pages of the book that I learned the truth and believe me, was I ever shocked! It knocked me for a loop! I never seen it coming. The one character that I thought was truly good, one that I really liked, was actually more deceitful than the others. It’s definitely a book to read if you enjoy suspense type thrillers that keep you guessing right to the end. I found it to be a very engrossing story and will be recommending it to all my reader friends. In my opinion, it’s a 5 star read!

I received an Electronic Advanced Reader Copy through NetGalley.

All I can say is WOW. This book had me pulled in from the first word to the very last. The subject matter may make this a tough read for some, but it is a fantastic book. I appreciate the author’s writing style - the short chapters and alternating points of view held my interest and I had to know what happened next. The author’s note at the beginning, and the acknowledgments at the end make this read even more special.

Thank you Netgalley for the advanced read. I fell in love with this book. I read this in one day. Such a page turner. It was quite messed up and I don’t want to give anything more away.

Book 59: Because You're Mine by Rea Frey
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📚 Big thanks to St. Martin's Press and NetGalley for the ARC of this book. This phenomenal read will be available August 2019. If you are a fan of suspenseful & dramatic reads that make you stay up late to finish them, I'm sure you'll be doing it for this one!
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📚 What a ride! Told from three alternating points of view and two different points in time, this storyline is one that makes you pay attention so that you don't miss a thing. Lee is a single mother caring for her young autistic son, Luca, when she is invited for a weekend getaway with her girlfriends. Never having been away from Luca, this makes her nervous, but things fall into place and she is able to attend, thanks to his tutor Noah. Unfortunately, secrets are brought to light during a night of confessions and before the trip is over, someone is dead. Everyone's life will be affected and links from the past will come back to seek revenge.
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📚 As I said earlier, what a ride! I made so many of my own predictions and entanglements between characters along the way and I was happy to be wrong! 🤭 I love it when an author can surprise me with shocks along the way and a nice twist at the end!

This is the book everyone will be talking about this summer!!! It had me hooked from the first sentence, and as I continued reading the grip took hold as I learned someone most certainly would die and how. But who? The story revolves around three main characters: Lee, Grace and Noah. All three characters have secrets; very dark secrets and the time has come for them to be revealed.
Lee is a single mom and business owner, who has carefully built a life that allows for the daily routines her autistic son Mason, needs to keep him a happy and thriving young boy. He is her world and she will do anything to keep him safe and content. Anything!
Grace is Lee's older and wiser best friend. The one and only person in Lee's life whom she can rely upon for anything.
Noah is Mason's tutor and Lee has recently discovered romantic feelings for him that she is unable to ignore. But is sharing them with Noah the right thing to do?
When Lee and Grace leave for a weekend getaway with a couple of other girlfriends, Mason is left in the care of Noah. Though Lee is very nervous about the arrangements, she is desperate for a break and time to relax. By the end of their girl's trip, secrets are shared, and someone is dead. Those left behind have to pick up the pieces and still have secrets that need revealing...
Author Rea Frey has masterfully crafted a story that weaves the past and the present into a fact-paced thriller. Just when you think there can't possibly be any more twists or secrets, Frey shows she has more tricks up her sleeve.
This is the best thriller I've read in quite some time!

I couldn’t put this book down! Love the way that all three main characters’ secrets were so tantalizingly revealed throughout the pages...some predictable but others definitely not. So many connections between the characters, Grace, Lee, and Noah. Loved, loved, loved Mason! No spoilers here. Do yourself a favor and read the book before you read the reviews that contain so many spoilers. If you like suspenseful books that keep you up all night reading this book is for you. This is sure to be the next huge bestseller in the suspense genre. Many, many thanks to Rea Frey, St. Martin’s Press and NetGalley for providing me with an ARC of this exhilarating read, to be published in August.