The crisp autumn air nipped at my cheeks as I hurried into my favorite bookstore, seeking refuge from the bustling city streets. My eyes scanned the shelves, hungry for a new literary adventure. That’s when I spotted it – “Rock Paper Scissors” by Alice Feeney. The title intrigued me, conjuring memories of childhood games and …
Last weekend, I found myself unexpectedly engrossed in Shari Lapena’s psychological thriller, “The Couple Next Door.” As a romance novelist, I don’t often venture into the realm of suspense, but something about this book’s premise caught my attention while browsing at my local bookstore. The idea of a couple leaving their baby alone to attend …
The dark, brooding cover of “Dark Places” by Gillian Flynn caught my eye as I was browsing through the mystery section of my local bookstore. I’d been in a reading slump, craving something that would jolt me out of my comfort zone, and Flynn’s reputation for crafting twisted psychological thrillers seemed like just the ticket. …
Picture this: a cozy evening, a steaming cup of tea, and a book that promises to keep you on the edge of your seat. That’s exactly how I found myself diving into Ruth Ware’s “The Woman in Cabin 10.” As a romance novelist, I don’t often venture into the world of psychological thrillers, but something …
Imagine my surprise when I stumbled upon “Before I Go to Sleep” by S.J. Watson at my local bookstore. The title alone was enough to pique my curiosity, but it was the premise that truly hooked me. As someone who’s always been fascinated by the intricacies of the human mind, a story about a woman …
The bookstore was buzzing with energy as I wandered through the aisles, my fingers trailing along the spines of countless novels. That’s when I spotted it – “The Wife Between Us” by Greer Hendricks and Sarah Pekkanen. The title alone piqued my curiosity, and before I knew it, I was curled up in my favorite …
The sun was setting as I turned the last page of “Then She Was Gone” by Lisa Jewell, and I found myself sitting in stunned silence, my mind reeling from the emotional journey I’d just experienced. It’s not often that a book leaves me feeling so profoundly affected, but this psychological thriller managed to do …
I never thought a book about housekeeping could keep me up all night, but “The Housemaid” by Freida McFadden did just that. After a long day of writing and editing my own romance novels, I stumbled upon this psychological thriller while browsing for something different to read. The premise intrigued me – a housekeeper with …
Stepping out of my comfort zone and into the chilling world of “Sharp Objects” by Gillian Flynn was an unexpected journey that left me both unsettled and captivated. As an author of warm, uplifting romance novels, I typically shy away from dark psychological thrillers. However, a fellow writer friend insisted I give Flynn’s debut novel …
I never thought a book could leave me feeling so unsettled and captivated at the same time. But that’s exactly what happened when I picked up “Verity” by Colleen Hoover. It all started on a rainy weekend when I was craving something different from my usual romance novels. A friend had been raving about this …