Keep Your Friends Close
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Pub Date Oct 6 2020 | Archive Date Oct 20 2020
Amazon Publishing UK | Lake Union Publishing
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Description
Darcy Hogan’s perfect life is all over social media. She’s beautiful, she’s successful, and she and her childhood sweetheart are about to become parents for the first time. But behind all the followers and the superficial likes lurks a darker truth…
In reality, Darcy feels isolated and afraid. Her difficult pregnancy has her confined to the house, she’s being harassed online, and out-of-control debt threatens to ruin everything she’s worked so hard for.
When her husband is summoned away on business, Darcy’s cabin fever soon spirals into fear. Who is making mysterious phone calls and knocking on her door? Is it an old friend trying to reach out—or a stranger determined to push in?
As her due date creeps closer, Darcy feels ever more certain that someone is out to get her. She’s desperate to get away—but is she running from the right person?
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Featured Reviews
Rosemary S, Librarian
Online, Darcy appears to lead the perfect life. Married to her childhood sweetheart, she’s about to become a mother. Behind the scenes, Darcy has been left locked in at home because of her difficult pregnancy, she’s running\ out of money and a troll is making her life a living hell. Alone while her husband is out of town, she begins to get strange phone calls and begins to wonder if the caller may actually be someone she knows. Social media can be fun, but it can also be absolutely terrifying as this book illustrates
cathie s, Educator
Darcy Hogan is feeling tired and lonely as she tries to make it through a difficult pregnancy all while running a successful business with her husband Luke.
After being interviewed on a local tv station about her food business and answering a strange phone call during the interview by a woman demanding a job strange events begin happening. She hears a lot of noises in her house, finds rats, loose floorboards with hidden papers, her beloved dog is poisoned Darcy wonders if she is again being "stalked" by former fellow student Tina. At the same time another student who went missing 20 something years before moves into the house next door.
This book was an amazing example of a psychological thriller and one that I couldn't put down but keep reading into the night. Written in alternating chapters by Darcey, Tina and Gillian this is a fast paced and frightening book about relationships, jealousy, bullying and mental illness.
Leona O, Reviewer
I have just finished reading this book and all I can say is wow what an utterly brilliant read this was. I just love a book that messes with your head, a book that you have no idea what is going to happen next and with this book I got all that. From the first page this book had me hooked and I just wanted to keep reading to find out what was going to happen next. For fans of psychological thrillers this book is a must read. 5⭐️
This book was amazing! I am not one for thrillers but this one just changed my mind. So many twists and turns you could not wait to see what would happen next!
Annette T, Reviewer
This book is absolute genius, it has to be up there with my best psychological reads ever., if not the best. School days are supposed to be the best year's of your life but not for Tina, they were her worst nightmare. She was never accepted, had no friends and was mocked and ridiculed at every opportunity but was this an excuse for what she turned into. A Childhood obsession turns into an adult nightmare.
An excellent thriller that is guaranteed to draw you in and never let go. The protagonist’s story is believable and keeps you fascinated until the very end.
Hannelore C, Reviewer
Thank you NetGalley and Amazon Publishing UK for the eARC.
This was a heck of a psychological thriller...very tense, especially towards the end; I read way too late!
Darcy Hogan's life is just about perfect: she's a successful business woman, married to her longtime love and heavily pregnant. When she is on a popular tv show being interviewed, a nasty call comes in from a voice of the past. The book features three pov's: Darcy, Gillian and Tina. They all went to the same fancy private school where bullying was one of the sports played. Twenty years later, it seems to be payback time...
This won't be my last Janelle Harris book, I really enjoyed it! Definitely recommended.
A great psychological thriller told from different view points, which keeps the story flowing. Though at times there is an over use of adjectives, which usually is distracting for me, the plot and characters were strong enough that I overlooked it. A great escape!
Thank you Netgalley for the ARC!
Meet Darcy and Luke, high school sweethearts, entrepreneurs, and parents to be. We meet them as they are appearing on a popular talk show, which promises to bring the extra publicity they need to boost their company. On the surface it looks like this beautiful couple could have no enemies: Darcy is successful, but also kind-hearted, they live in a safe and sought after neighborhood, and have a cute little Bichon Frise for extra protection and cuddles. But on the set of the talk show, Darcy receives an ominous phone call during the Q&A portion that makes her uneasy. She is bed bound with a difficult pregnancy, so are the strange occurrences that follow due to her going a little stir crazy or is their something more happening?
This book sucked me right in and I didn't want to put it down. The characters are well developed and most of then are extremely likeable, although quite often I wanted to shake some sense into them (especially Darcy). The suspense builds throughout the book, keeping you guessing at what might happen next. As a mom of a 4 month old baby, there was one part where I worried I might need to stop reading, but it brought me to the edge of the cliff without throwing me over.
If you love psychological thrillers and don't particularly feel like getting any sleep, this is a book that will keep you up and wanting more!
A huge thank you to Amazon Publishing UK and NetGalley for providing an ARC of this book in exchange for my honest review.
Thank you NetGalley and Amazon Publishing UK for the eARC in exchange for an honest review.
I defenitely liked this book. Will I read this authors book again? Yes. She got the perfect formula for a psychological thriller. But the execution is lacking in some places but overall it's a good book. I'd recommend you to read this one, especially if you love thrillers.
This story is about Darcy Hogan, who is absolutely perfect on paper. She is stunning and she has her own successful business, Darcy's Dishes. It's a vegan food company. She is married to her long time boyfriend, Luke Hogan, who is also her business partner. They look perfect together. She is currently pregnant with her first child. This pregnancy has been particularly difficult for her. She has had multiple hospital stays.
Beneath the surface of all the glam, Darcy's business is actually struggling. They are in debt and they need investors now. They are scrambling on what to do next when they get on opportunity to appear on a tv show. A mystery caller rattles them on the show. After which, everything becomes worse.
The book is written from three points of view; Darcy, Gillian and Tina. They all went to boarding school together 20 years ago. Darcy feels like there is something amiss. Strangers lurking in the dark and weird calls.
I found the different POVs little distracting and confusing in some places. The ending was really shocking. But it answered all the questions I had through it the book. Its a really good psychological thriller.
Read it / Skip it- My verdict- READ📖
Rating- ⭐⭐⭐✨
Darcy Hogan, has her own business, Darcy's Dishes, a vegan food company. She is married to Luke, who is also her business partner. Darcy is pregnant with their first child, it has been a difficult pregnancy, with many visits and stays in the hospital.
Behind the scenes, the business is struggling; they are in debt and need investors. A chance arises to appear on a tv show, an excellent opportunity to promote the company, but while taking calls, a mystery caller unnerves her on the show. After which, everything changes.
The suspense intensifies throughout the book, keeping you guessing right to the end.
A well written all-embracing psychological thriller, incorporating relationships, resentment, bullying and mental disorders.
I want to thank NetGalley, Amazon Publishing UK and author Janelle Harris for a pre-publication copy to review.
Librarian 454674
I loved this book by Janelle Harris. It hooked me from the first pages and I read it very quickly. Loved the plot and characters. Thank you to NetGalley and the publishers for the advanced copy. I look forward to reading more of her books in the future.
Gail S, Reviewer
A story of an obsession that begins in adolescence and raises its ugly head many years later.
One of the main things for me when reading a book is that I am grabbed from.the beginning. I found this book quite confusing and slow to begin with .
Dates used for the past and future can make the story harder to read and I much prefer to see "then" and "now" as I don't have to stop and think when starting the next chapter.
These points do not detract from.the author's writing as I consider myself a lazy reader and usually get along with books that don't require much thinking about.
Once I got to grips with the characters I really enjoyed the story and it was a very original idea with a brilliant, intense and very satisfying
ending with all the ends neatly tied up.
Thanks to the author and publisher for the chance to read an early copy of this book.
Kimberley T, Reviewer
Whilst I found this quite predictable, I thoroughly enjoyed it. The characters were fantastically described, the storyline flowed at a good rate, without being too slow or quick. I guessed the outcome quite early on, but I still loved it!
Abby S, Reviewer
I was drawn in from the first pages.A pregnant woman husband away on business trip starts getting phone calls scary calls.As the story continues her panic increases who is calling her is it someone she knows .za tense story that kept me guessing till the last pages.#netgalley#amazonuk
Donna Y, Reviewer
Another fantastic gripping story from Janelle Harris. This one kept me hooked from beginning to the end. Lots of twists and a fantastic back story that was a story within itself. A story that never left the past in the past. The characters were superbly written, I love being able to visualise a character it makes the story much more interesting. Brilliant read
Before I say anything remotely negative, let me preface it by saying that I really enjoyed this book.... the author's writing had a way of sucking me completely into the story, and I never really felt that there were a lot of "slow" or skippable parts. Now, with that said, the "twist" was something I saw coming a mile away. I don't feel that that took anything away from my reading experience, bur I just can't honestly sit here and say that I was shocked. All in all, a great read; a book I will absolutely recommend.
This is a fabulous page turner by Janelle Harris. I was hooked form the first chapter and raced through it. The ending is easily guessed, however that didn’t take away from how much I enjoyed it.
Michelle H, Educator
"Keep Your Friends Close", by Janelle Harris, is centered around the life of Darcy Hogan, who looks like she has her whole life in order. When an old friend stops by and begins to insert herself into Darcy's life, things begin to go very wrong. Will the authorities find out what's happening before it's too late? I thought this book was interesting, but it was hard to keep up with the many characters in the story.
Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC. All opinions are my own.
Librarian 563318
I greatly enjoyed this book, thank you for giving me a preview copy. The plot was interesting and fast paced and I sympathised with the characters. This is the first novel I have read by this author but I hope it will not be the last!
Judy K, Reviewer
Very suspenseful novel. loved Darcy's character. The plot kept you guessing till the very last chapter. i thoroughly enjoyed the book and would recommend it as a book club selection.
I was surprised how much I liked this book with a few too many side characters and an ending you think is too easy to guess but you are totally wrong. I thought this was going to be predictable at times but then there was a twist .or turn which sucked me back in. Darcy seems to have the perfect life but later becomes a nightmare, and she and her childhood sweetheart are pregnant. He goes away on business then the phone calls come and creepy knocks on her front door. Who is stalking her? Or are they after her husband? What do they want?
This was my first book by Janelle Harris and I look forward to reading more if they are as good as this one. A must read for thriller fans and highly recommended.
Thanks to Netgalley, Janelle Harris and Amazon Publishing UK for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
Available: 10/6/20
This was an interesting premise and a somewhat complicated storyline. Darcy is both likeable and annoying. Luke's character was a mystery and Tina was just odd. It moved along at a good pace, there definitely a few twists and I did not see that ending coming at all.
Jo B, Reviewer
Dare you and Luke are childhood sweethearts and appear to have everything but beneath the polished exterior is a web of debt and the need for a business partner.
What follows is a psychological thriller that has you suspecting everyone.
This is one of those books where you think you have an inkling of what is happening but then a twist follows..
Who would you invite in to your house? Do you know your friends and family?
This story ends with one of the best one liners that made me laugh.
This is the first book in a while that Janelle Harris has written where I’ve not been ugly crying- a refreshing change. 4.5 stars
⭐⭐⭐ Read for me, folks!
Keep Your Friends Close is an adult, multi-POV thriller about the consequences of our past, and how even the best of intentions can sow seeds of madness under the wrong circumstances.
Darcy Hogan and her husband, Luke, were childhood sweethearts; popular, beautiful, and sure to be successful. If you looked at them from the outside twenty years later, you would say that this was true—but nothing is ever what it seems on the internet. Their company is on the verge of bankruptcy and with Darcy heavily pregnant, their image and sales are taking heavy tolls. In order to bring some new buzz to the business, Darcy agrees to go on a famous talk show to promote their brand. But mysterious caller outs their situation on live TV, Darcy, sick and paranoid already, can't explain the gut-wrenching feeling that something is going to go terribly wrong. And worse, Luke doesn't seem to believe her.
We hit all the key points of a close-knit thriller, with a nice twist of being able to see into the mind of the villain and catch glimpses of their past. The narration flipped back and forth between past and present, giving insight on not just the situations that created our antagonist, but what was going on in their mind at the time and how they fell so far into insanity. Personally, I love being able to delve deeply into the backstory of the bad guy. It brings a depth and understanding — and even better, a touch of fear if the formula proves true.
Darcy was an interesting POV for me. I found her simpering at times. Definitely a bit airheaded. I wasn't enjoying her for the first half of the book, but her POV moved the plot forward the most and so I also often couldn't wait to get back to it. By the last third, we find her backbone, we find her intelligence, and I can only wish we'd gotten to see more of her earlier.
This story is going to be familiar to most thriller readers. There is not a lot in terms of deviation from the usual story beats, and an unfortunate lack of red-herrings or actual mystery. It left the tension lacking, as really we were just waiting for Darcy to figure out what we know going in and it...well, you'll find out. It wasn't my favorite reveal.
I was fascinated by the antagonist in general terms as they seemed to just always have the knack for obsession an violence, it wasn't so much *created* by circumstance as we often see. Or at least, it wasn't anything we get to witness ourselves. Those people are almost scarier in my opinion.
It was a smooth ride from start to finish even with the POV switching and the time skips back and forth, but it didn't blow me away. But if you enjoy fast-paced, close-to-the-vest thrillers you'll wanna snag this when it hits the shelves 06 Oct 2020.
*As always, my thanks go to Netgalley and Lake Union Publishing for gifting me with this ARC in exchange for an honest review.*
Aine T, Media/Journalist
Darcy Hogan is everything that a lot of women want to be – successful, married, a baby on the way and living her best life. But the reality is different: she feels unsure of herself at every turn, alone and worried and her company that seems successful is, in fact, full of financial woes. She knows that someone is ringing her doorbell and freaking her out, but doesn’t know who. Except, there’s someone from her past – and her husband’s former life – who is wanting to muscle in their seemingly perfect lifestyle. As she progresses in her pregnancy, Darcy is sure she’s not imagining it, even if everyone else thinks she is. I read this in one sitting, I loved that it had an Irish angle and it was easy to read – though the tension is amped up throughout.
Darcy and Luke Hogan are happily married, with a baby on the way. They run a business together called Darcy’s Dishes and by all accounts appear to have a beautiful life.
Truth is, Darcy is struggling with being pregnant and at the thought of being a mom. The bills are piling up and the business isn’t thriving like it appears it is. One day, Darcy is featured on a TV show and a ominous voice from the past calls in. and leaves her rattled. The rest of the story is a thrilling, slow burn, leaving the reader to wonder who Darcy can trust. Or is it a case of Darcy just being stir-crazy and paranoid?
This story is told from 3 different perspectives; Darcy, Gillian and Tina. The three women attended school together when they were younger. The different POVs transitioned fairly smoothly and I didn’t have a hard time keeping up.
If you like psychological thrillers, then this is the book for you. There are twists and turns and all sorts of dark goodness.
Thank you to NetGalley & Amazon Publishing UK for the ARC.
Bookseller 684407
This was an entertaining psychological thriller that really held my interest all the way through. It was a quick read; I finished the book in less than a day. I didn’t find the story especially unique, but it’s a great book for the beach or a long flight.
What is it they say? Keep your friends close, but keep your enemies closer?
Keep Your Friends Close by Janelle Harris is told from multiple perspectives, but mostly focuses on Darcy, the protagonist, and Tina, the girl who has been obsessed with Darcy and her husband Luke since they were students in boarding school. The story starts and reveals Darcy and Luke are suffering from a difficult pregnancy and financial woes and are at odds with one another. With Luke away on business and Darcy having cabin fever as her due date creeps closer, Darcy feels ever more certain that someone is out to get her. She’s desperate to get away—but is she running from the right person?
What I didn't like about this book?
Sometimes, the story felt a bit rushed and disjointed. While, at times, I think the disjointedness helped with the plot and the creepy, suspense feeling the author was trying to create, I think the majority of the time it made me feel disconnected to the plot and characters. Also, I feel like the relationship between characters was lacking. I didn't feel connected to them or their relationships, minus Tina.
What I did like about the book?
The suspense and creepiness. The book gave me chills and made me wonder what will happen next. Going on, I feel like the psyche of Tina was really well done! It made me feel all the things a thriller should and I was curious to see where the author would take me.
An excellent, well written book that held my interest throughout and I found it very easy reading with twists along the way.
Thank you to Netgalley and Amazon Publishing for giving me the opportunity to read this book.
Elizabeth M, Reviewer
I did enjoy this book and couldn’t wait to get to the end to see what happens, although the plot was a bit far fetched. However, that’s why I read fiction....it’s allowed to be far fetched! The main character of Darcy was sweet and kind, the polar opposite of her enemy, Tina, and the contrast between these two characters was interesting. This isn’t my usual genre of book but I would be interested in reading more from this author.
I devoured this book in a few great hours and really recommend it for those that enjoy drama with a psychological element. A really solid book from Janelle Harris.
Darcy is our central character in this novel and in a vulnerable time in her life. All seems well until unusual events start to happy around her and to her and the questions of what is going on are raised. The book keeps you hooked as like Darcy you too want to know answers. The reveals are great!
Very well written and a book you can hook into from page one to the last page. Just settle in with this one. I found the characters really well done and could really pick up on the vibes of Darcy as a range of emotions impact her. I think good books need to have you wanting more in the next chapter and this certainly delivered on that.
A recommended book for sure, I thoroughly enjoyed this novel and would like to read more from this author. An author to watch in my humble opinion. Released on October 6th, 2020.
Thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for my review copy. All reviews are my own and totally unbiased.
I received an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.
Whoa! This book was intense! I really enjoyed the plot, however, parts of it seemed to be a bit of a stretch. There were a few questions left unanswered and a few times where I felt there were just too many coincidences to be believable. Overall though, I really enjoyed it!
An arc from Netgalley. a new author to me, a stand alone psychological thriller.
Told from 3 people’s perspectives covering a time span of 20 years.
It starts slow, by the end the tension really builds.
A 3* from me making this a good book.
An arc from Netgalley. a new author to me, a stand alone psychological thriller.
Told from 3 people’s perspectives covering a time span of 20 years.
It starts slow, by the end the tension really builds. for most of her adult revelation, she comes across as being feeble and needy.
Thank you to Amazon Publishing UK and #NetGalley for giving me an ARC of #KeepingYourFriendsClose by #JanelleHarris in exchange for an honest review.
⭐⭐⭐ - 3 stars
Darcy is an award winning business woman and adored wife to Luke. She seems to have it all. Unfortunately Darcy's business suffers financial difficulty and she must find financial backing or risk the business going bankrupt.
Darcy is also pregnant and suffering from Hyperemesis Gravidarum which leaves her weak, sick and unable to make any business decisions. She becomes practically bed-bound.
All of a sudden Darcy's life becomes endangered when a blast from the past comes back into her life. Will she be strong enough to overcome her murderous stalker?
This was a pleasant read but it didn't leave me guessing - I guessed the ending pretty early on. I also didn't particularly warm to any of the main characters until late on in the book when their character traits became much more endearing.
Overall I did enjoy the book and it was well written but I thought it was a bit too predictable.
Reviewer 695077
I am not really a bad reader of thrillers, but saw lots of interest in this book online and I am so glad I did as its so good.
If you are a fan of thrillers I would recommend this book esp all the twist and turns which are in this book.
With thanks to Netgalley & Amazon Publishing for the ARC of this book in exchange for this review
This was an interesting read and kept me on the edge of my seat until the very end.
Darcy Hogan is an entrepreneur who seems to have a perfect life on social media, but her business is in trouble. To add to the stress, she is having a difficult pregnancy and her and her husband, Luke, are struggling to find investors to save her livelihood.
Gilliam appears to be their saving grace and the timing couldn’t be more perfect, but then the past comes back to haunt them and Darcy is convinced someone is out to get her.
This was a suspenseful read, and I really enjoyed reading it, but I couldn’t stand Luke. He seemed more concerned about money than his own wife and unborn child and that was very much apparent through the secrets he kept from her. Whether or not he had good intentions for saving his wife’s business, he didn’t come across as very trustworthy.
One aspect I did enjoy was getting a look into their past while they were away at school and seeing how all of the characters played pertinent roles in their loves, even into the present.
Overall, it was a good book and worth the read!
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/3498146330
Thanks NetGalley for my advanced copy. I thoroughly enjoyed the book. I found it difficult to put down and couldn’t wait to find out what happened. Overall it was a well written fast paced story that kept you at the edge of your seat. At times I found myself shouting at Darcy when it was obvious something was untoward and the ending could have been stronger but it was a good read and I would recommend others to read this
I loved this this book! Atmospheric, dark and compelling! Janelle Harris weaves a wonderful thriller with themes of school bullying, jealously, paybacks and treachery!
A very well-written, fast-paced thriller about obsession. With lots of twists and some characters I loved to hate, I read it in a few sittings.
Erin C, Reviewer
Special thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for a free, electronic ARC of this novel received in exchange for an honest review.
Expected publication date: October 6, 2020
Darcy Hogan is a rising star, her vegan cooking business has launched her into the realm of internet celebrity. Along with her husband, the two are ecstatic when they receive the news that a very influential (and uber rich) investor is interested in their business. But Darcy is distracted by her high-risk pregnancy, stuck inside on doctor-mandated bed rest. When strange things begin happening in her home, she knows for certain she is being spied on. Although her husband and those closest to her are convinced she’s just stressed, Darcy knows that her life (and her child’s life) are in danger. Soon, everyone in her life is a suspect and when she realizes that her husband has been keeping secrets from her, Darcy is left with no one to trust- and nowhere to run.
Janelle Harris is an Irish author, who has three published novels under her belt, all known for their intense levels of psychological suspense. “Keep Your Friends Close” is the first novel I’ve read by Ms. Harris, so I’m going in as a complete newbie.
The story is narrated by Darcy, and by Darcy’s “two friends” (quotes to avoid spoilers), Gillian and Tina. Most of the story takes place in the modern day, however there are a few paragraphs that detail the past shared by the three women, in their days of boarding school living. All the characters are relatable and genuine, and there is just enough oomph in their personalities to pull me in and keep me addicted to the outcome.
I am well-read in this genre, so the novel’s plot was predictable for me, but that doesn’t mean it wasn’t an enjoyable ride getting there! Although I saw the ending coming, I was still excited to find out the outcome, and was satisfied when just desserts was dished out.
“Keep Your Friends Close” is intriguing and interesting, and it definitely has put Janelle Harris on my radar.
Fast paced, well written, psychological thriller. Not my usual genre so I wasn't able to figure it out, kept me guessing! Loved that the author pulled in past history to add more depth to the story. Thanks to Net Galley and the publisher for the opportunity to read an advance copy.in exchange for an honest review.
Lorraine W, Reviewer
I was given an ARC via Netgalley of this book, and what an amazing book it was. I had to keep stopping reading throughout as it felt giving me the sense that the plot was happening to me, a sign of a great author who is able to do that to its readers. I loved everything about this book, the ending was perfect and did not disappoint, highly recommend.
Laura H, Reviewer
I have read countless reviews for this book, full of the highest praise, and I am utterly baffled. It is clear from the outset that there is going to be a 'twist' and which characters will be involved in it, and from the halfway point it was clear what direction the book was going in. It was a case of willing the book to hurry up and get to the climax that I knew was going to happen. When the twist finally came, the way it was executed was far-fetched and ridiculous, and completely put a dampener on the book for me. The only saving grace is that the book was well-written and I enjoyed the style Janelle Harris uses.
Amanda S, Reviewer
Keep Your Friends Close was a fast paced, psychological thriller that quickly pulled me in. Darcy Hogan is an entrepreneur who, alongside her husband, runs a vegan meal company. During a television interview to discuss hyperemesis gravidarum, a mysterious caller questions Darcy about her past. Darcy, Tina, and Gillian alternate telling the story from their own perspectives, and frequently flash back to the past to give background information. As the book progresses, perceived wrongs from that time are revealed and impact the present.
There were a few incidences that were a bit far fetched-such as why Darcy doesn't remember anyone from her school days-but overall, Keep Your Friends Close was very enjoyable. I found myself looking forward to the next time I could pick up my e-reader! I love a suspense book that keeps me guessing, and I found that with this book. I will be putting Janelle Harris on my "to-read" list and recommend this book to all of my friends who love a good thriller.
Thanks to NetGalley for an ARC of this book in return for my honest opinion!
Great read! A really exciting thriller about a woman who lives the “perfect” life online, while stuck at home dealing with a difficult pregnancy, things start getting creepy and going wrong.
It’s so good to read these mysteries, while great fun, they are an important narrative on the new online world and it’s pitfalls
Wow, this book had so many twists and turns! Darcy and Luke were the perfect couple since they met in a private boarding school.Years later Darcey has been put into the spotlight with her food business. After appearing on tv, an old school friend shows up back in their lives and throws them into a spiral . Fast paced read that I really enjoyed!
Janelle Harris is a new author for me but I really enjoyed this read, finishing it in less than a day. Gripped me from the start and couldn't put it down.
Life is wonderful for Darcy Hogan, she good looking, successful and married to her childhood boyfriend and expecting their first child. Life just couldn't be any better. The problem is behind the glamorous front Darcy is suffering. She is having a difficult pregnancy and is confined to the house for large periods of time as well as being harassed on line. Their dept is spiralling out of control and everything they have worked so hard for is threatened. As the birth of their child gets closer Darcy is sure that someone is out to get her and ruin her life.
Really good characters and a plot that will have you frantically turning pages to find out what is going to happen. Pretty sure I am going to read a lot more by Janelle Harris.
I would like to thank both Netgalley and Amazon Publishing UK for supplying a copy of this novel in exchange for an honest review.
Reviewer 724139
This is the first Janelle Harris book I have read and I must say I enjoyed this book. From the start, I was drawn into it. I found myself needing to know more and loving each little morsel of information that was given to us. The plot is interesting and we quickly learn that all of the characters first met during their days at boarding school. Fast forward 20 years and one of them is out for revenge. This book is their story of revenge except it does not turn out as the protagonist hoped or imagined. Then again, does it ever?
There were some slow parts in the middle once I'd figured out the major plot twist. Yet not slow enough that I disengaged. Overall, this is a solid book that had me wondering who I may have unknowingly wronged while in high school and whether something like this would really happen in real life.
While no spoiler alerts here, I encourage you to pick this book up when it comes out in October. Overall rating 4/5 stars.
Thank you to Net Galley for the ARC of this book.
#KeepYourFriendsClose #NetGalley
Thanks NetGalley, Amazon Publishing UK and Jamelle Harris for a copy to review.
Told from three different POV, Darcy, Tina and Gillian. Darcy a successful business woman, beautiful and have it all together with a loving caring husband and a baby to come. Tina, lonely and scorned who wants nothing but destroy Darcy's life. Gillian, who escaped her life twenty years ago and went missing.
An avid thriller reader will clearly figure out few twists early on but the story will still be entertaining enough to keep reading till the end.
There is something that really irritated me and it's a major turn off for me in any book I read!! You will know it when you reach it I don't want to spoil it.
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