As a romance novelist, I’m always on the lookout for fresh takes on love and relationships. When I stumbled upon John Marrs’ “The One,” I was instantly intrigued. A world where science can pinpoint your perfect match? It sounded like a premise straight out of one of my more adventurous drafts. Little did I know, …
Have you ever found yourself staring at your spouse across the dinner table, wondering if you truly know the person you married? That unsettling question nagged at me long after I turned the final page of Shari Lapena’s gripping thriller, “A Stranger in the House.” As an author who’s penned her fair share of romantic …
Have you ever found yourself trapped in a situation where your past comes back to haunt you, turning what should be a routine night into a nightmare? That’s exactly the predicament I found myself relating to as I dove into Freida McFadden’s latest psychological thriller, “Ward D.” As an author who’s penned her fair share …
As I sat at my desk, staring at the tarot cards spread before me, I couldn’t help but feel a shiver run down my spine. No, I hadn’t suddenly developed psychic abilities or started a new side gig as a fortune teller. I had just finished reading Ruth Ware’s “The Death of Mrs. Westaway,” and …
As a romance novelist, I’m usually drawn to stories of love conquering all, but sometimes, I find myself craving a darker, more intense read. That’s how I stumbled upon “The Perfect Child” by Lucinda Berry. Little did I know that this psychological thriller would keep me up for three nights straight, my heart racing and …
I’ve always been fascinated by the intricate web of lies we weave, both to protect ourselves and to hurt others. As an author who’s spent years crafting stories of romance and human connection, I found myself drawn to Ruth Ware’s “The Lying Game” like a moth to a flame. It’s not often that a psychological …
As a romance novelist, I’m always on the lookout for stories that tug at the heartstrings and keep readers on the edge of their seats. When I stumbled upon Jennifer Hillier’s “Little Secrets,” I knew I was in for a wild ride that would challenge my notions of love, loss, and the lengths we go …
Have you ever taken in a stray? I’m not talking about a cat or dog, but a person—a stranger off the street? As an author who’s spent years crafting stories about human connections and the complexities of relationships, I found myself utterly captivated by Mary Kubica’s “Pretty Baby.” This psychological thriller dives deep into the …
Have you ever felt like your memories were playing tricks on you? As a writer, I’m constantly fascinated by the power of perception and how our minds can twist and turn the truth. That’s why Megan Miranda’s “All the Missing Girls” grabbed me from the very first page. This psychological thriller isn’t just a story; …
As a writer, I’m always on the lookout for stories that grip me, shake me, and leave me pondering long after I’ve turned the last page. “The Whisper Man” by Alex North did just that, whispering its way into my psyche with the persistence of a haunting melody. I stumbled upon this book during a …