When I picked up The Kind Worth Killing by Peter Swanson, it was more than just another book off my reading list. It was a deliberate choice, driven by my love for psychological thrillers and a recommendation from a friend who knows my taste in books all too well. I was in the mood for …
As a romance novelist, I’m always on the lookout for books that can inspire my own writing or offer a fresh perspective on storytelling. That’s how I stumbled upon “An Anonymous Girl” by Greer Hendricks and Sarah Pekkanen. I’ll admit, psychological thrillers aren’t my usual cup of tea, but something about this one caught my …
As I stepped off the plane after a grueling book tour, my mind was buzzing with the need for a literary escape. That’s when I spotted “Never Lie” by Freida McFadden at the airport bookstore. The cover caught my eye, and the premise of a psychological thriller set during a snowstorm seemed like the perfect …
The summer heat was stifling as I browsed the local bookstore, seeking an escape from both the weather and my mundane routine. That’s when “The Good Girl” by Mary Kubica caught my eye. The cover was intriguing, and the premise promised a thrilling journey. Little did I know that this book would become my constant …
The allure of a good psychological thriller is hard to resist, especially when it promises to challenge your expectations. That’s exactly what drew me to Sarah Pinborough’s “Behind Her Eyes.” As a romance novelist, I’m always on the lookout for stories that explore the complexities of relationships, and this book seemed to offer that with …
The sultry Louisiana summer had me craving a gripping read to escape the heat, and that’s when I stumbled upon Stacy Willingham’s “A Flicker in the Dark.” As a long-time fan of psychological thrillers, I was immediately drawn to the premise of a psychologist grappling with her dark family history while facing a new wave …
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Diving into “Pretty Girls” by Karin Slaughter was like stepping onto a roller coaster I didn’t realize I had boarded. As an avid reader of romance and women’s fiction, I typically shy away from dark thrillers. But something about this book’s premise – two estranged sisters reuniting to uncover family secrets – called to me. …
The allure of a remote Irish island, a glamorous wedding, and the promise of a thrilling mystery drew me to Lucy Foley’s “The Guest List” like a moth to a flame. As an avid reader of romance novels, I was intrigued by the idea of a wedding-turned-murder mystery, and I couldn’t resist the temptation to …
Picture this: a cozy evening, a steaming cup of tea, and a book that promised to keep me up all night. That’s how I found myself diving into Ruth Ware’s “In a Dark, Dark Wood.” As an author of romance novels, I’m always on the lookout for stories that explore the complexities of human relationships, …
Fate has a funny way of putting the right book in your hands at just the right moment. That’s exactly how I felt when I stumbled upon Alice Feeney’s “Sometimes I Lie” during a particularly stressful week at work. As a romance novelist, I’m not usually drawn to psychological thrillers, but something about this book’s …