BLOG TOUR - The Wife After Me

TitleThe Wife After Me

AuthorNora Valters

PublisherBookouture

GenrePsychological Thriller

FormatKindle ARC

Pages282

Pub. DateAugust 24, 2026

Rating4 Stars

DESCRIPTION

She married my ex-husband. They're living in my house. One of us won't make it out alive...

I share a house with my ex-husband, Ben. A floor each, a schedule for taking turns to use the kitchen. It may sound odd but it’s all perfectly amicable. Then his new wife moves in…

Yasmin breezes in on a cloud of expensive perfume, and it’s clear Ben is besotted. But her perfect veneer soon starts to crack. I know she’s been in my room. And I realise I have more to fear than I’d ever imagined…

Then Ben disappears, and I’m alone in the house with her. I hear a noise in our basement. I run down the steps and the door slams behind me. But is it Yasmin turning the key in the lock, or is the truth even more dangerous?

And will I survive…?

Fans of None of This Is True, John Marrs, T.M. Logan and Freida McFadden will be utterly gripped by this addictive, page-turning psychological thriller.

MY THOUGHTS

Steph and her ex-husband, Ben, have a rather interesting living arrangement. Their home is absolutely beautiful, and neither one wants to give it up, so they come to an agreement: they will share the house while maintaining separate spaces and following a schedule for common areas, such as the kitchen. It may be unconventional, but for them, it works. Steph has also changed careers and, for the past five years, has worked remotely as a grief counselor.

Then everything changes - and far too quickly for Steph’s comfort. Ben has found someone new, Yasmin. Steph doesn’t want Ben back and genuinely wants to be happy for him, but she soon feels increasingly hemmed in when Yasmin begins spending more time at the house and disregarding the rules Steph and Ben established. Meanwhile, Steph’s father, a former cop with whom she shares a wonderful relationship, is dealing with troubles of his own. Add to this the family of a former patient whose situation has left Steph with an unrelenting grief, and she certainly has her hands full. 

However, as Steph soon discovers, the drama surrounding her may be spiraling into something far more perilous. This thrilling story kept me on the edge of my seat. I managed to figure out a couple of the twists, but there were still more to come, so my enjoyment of this thriller was not diminished in any way. In fact, I couldn’t wait to see how everything would ultimately unfold.

Many thanks to Bookouture and to NetGalley for this ARC for review. This is my honest opinion.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Nora Valters grew up in the New Forest in the south of England and has lived in London, Manchester, Bournemouth, Oxford and Dubai. She currently resides in Weston-super-Mare.

She studied English Literature and Language at Oxford Brookes University before embarking on a career in marketing and copywriting.

Her debut psychological thriller Her Biggest Fan was published in October 2020. Her latest novel is His First Girlfriend and she’s currently writing her seventh novel, which will be out soon.

Nora loves to travel and has journeyed around the world. She enjoys exploring new places, knitting/crochet, painting, hiking, and is an avid reader. She’s also a bit obsessed with dogs!

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AUDIOBOOK REVIEW - You Know Why

  

“We know what you did.”

“The surprise. The trip. The leaving. The email. The stranger. The secret.”

TitleYOU KNOW WHY

AuthorJ. T. Ellison

PublisherBrilliance Audio

GenreMystery & Thrillers

FormatALC

NarratorBrittany Pressley, et al

Length

  12 hrs 18 mins

Pages428

Pub. DateAugust 25, 2026

Rating

4 Stars

DESCRIPTION

From New York Times bestselling author J.T. Ellison comes a suspenseful domestic thriller about identity, revenge, and the dangerous secrets kept hidden from the ones we love most.

It’s the holidays, and photographer Brooklyn Locke is bound for Italy with her husband, Trey, and their two children. But when Trey vanishes from the airport, missing their connecting flight, their impromptu vacation—and life as she knows it—begins to unravel.

Desperate to find her husband, Brooklyn accepts help from a stranger on the same flight, Eden Barrow. But Eden soon makes a shocking claim. She is the sister of Trey’s first wife, and ten years ago he was the main suspect in her murder.

Struggling to comprehend these accusations, fate delivers one more a violent accident that leaves Brooklyn fighting for her life. With nowhere else to turn, Brooklyn leans on Eden for support. But each kindness feels too rehearsed, feeding her doubts about Eden’s motives and Trey’s true past.

Brooklyn has her own dark history she’d rather forget and confronts an unsettling possibility. Her life is not what it seems, and the truth is a trap—laid by someone waiting for the perfect time to strike.

MY THOUGHTS

Food blogger and formerly sought-after food photographer Brooklyn Locke is married to Trey, and together they have two children. With Christmas just around the corner, Trey has a surprise for Brooklyn: a three-week, all-expenses-paid trip to Italy. He tells her that he is taking his boss’s place on a business trip, but that most of their time will be devoted to the family. Although Brooklyn is more than a little unsure about the sudden change of plans, she agrees to go.

The next morning, the family boards a plane bound for Italy. But when Trey looks at the monitor, his expression suddenly changes. The flight is being diverted, and their travel plans have been completely rearranged. They have to board another plane. Even more unsettling, another passenger, Eden Barrow, recognizes him - but she calls him by a different name. Trey panics, makes an excuse, and leaves the plane. What else can Brooklyn do but follow, except Trey has completely disappeared. Now she is left stranded with her children. With little choice, Brooklyn is forced to accept Eden’s eagerly offered assistance.

The book is told through dual perspectives - Brooklyn’s and Eden’s. It is through Eden’s narration that readers discover she is the twin sister of Trey’s first wife, and she is convinced that Trey murdered her sister. Although he was cleared of the crime, Trey disappeared and started a new life. Eventually, he met Brooklyn, seemingly leaving that traumatic chapter of his life far behind.

There is more. So much more. Brooklyn begins to question whether she ever really knew her husband. Before she can sort through everything she is learning, she is involved in a terrible accident that leaves her fighting for her life. This makes her even more dependent on Eden, but as the story unfolds, it becomes clear that Brooklyn has secrets of her own.

This is a multi-layered story built on deception, secrets, revenge, mental illness, and ultimately, danger. It is a story where the ghosts of the past can suddenly catch up with you when you least expect it.

The pacing is excellent, with plenty of twists and turns that kept me invested from beginning to end. I also found this to be a particularly thrilling audiobook experience. With several narrators bringing the characters and their perspectives to life, it was easy to follow the different voices and added another layer to the suspense.

Many thanks to Brilliance Audio and to NetGalley for this ARC for review. This is my honest opinion.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR 

J.T. Ellison is the NYT and USA Today bestselling author of more than 20 novels, and the EMMY-award winning co-host of A WORD ON WORDS, Nashville's premier literary show. With millions of books in print, her work has won critical acclaim, prestigious awards, and has been published in 26 countries. Ellison lives in Nashville with her husband and twin kittens.

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BLOG TOUR - The Girlfriend’s Secret

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My son thinks she’s perfect. But I know she’s here to destroy me…

From the moment I meet my son’s new girlfriend, I know she’s going to be trouble. Haven isn’t the kind of partner I imagined for my darling boy. Joel is sensitive and kind, whereas Haven is so loud and full of confidence. Her sun-kissed locks and gleaming smile are perfect… too perfect. She doesn’t belong here. And I’ll do whatever it takes to get rid of her…

Except Haven is smart. I underestimated her. I thought if I made life uncomfortable she’d leave my son alone. Instead, she’s somehow wormed her way into the heart of my family, and now she’s living under my roof.

I’m sure she’s not really here because she loves my son. I catch her staring at me with her big blue eyes. She smiles, like she knows something she shouldn’t. Like she knows my darkest secret. And my heart skips a beat.

Why is Haven really here? And how far will I go to protect my family…?

A completely addictive and twist-filled page-turner from the king of psychological thrillers and number one bestselling author Daniel Hurst. Perfect for fans of T.M. Logan, John Marrs and Freida McFadden

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Title:  The Girlfriend’s Secret

Author:  Daniel Hurst

Publisher:  Bookouture

Genre:   Psychological Thriller

Format:  Kindle ARC

No. of Pages:   284

Date of Publication:   August 19, 2026

My Rating:   4 Stars

MY THOUGHTS:

Told from multiple perspectives, The Girlfriend’s Secret is a thrilling story that unfolds in the aftermath of a tragic death. While visiting her mother, Liane discovers her dead at the bottom of the stairs. What a devastating loss for Liane and her entire family. Liane, her husband Frederik, and their sons Joel and Scott are left to grieve. But there is another person in the picture: Haven, Joel’s girlfriend.

From the outset, Liane doesn’t trust Haven. Each member of the family is left a sizable inheritance, and Liane becomes determined to prove that Haven knew Joel was going to come into money and that his inheritance is the only reason she is with him. Convinced that Haven is hiding something, Liane sets out to uncover the truth.

Told through the perspectives of Liane, Haven, and Scott, this story will definitely give readers pause. Is there more to the way Liane’s mother died? Is at least one of them hiding a secret? And, perhaps most importantly, who can be trusted?

As always, Daniel Hurst delivers a fast-paced psychological thriller filled with suspicion, secrets, and unreliable narrators. I never quite knew who was telling the truth, and that uncertainty kept me turning the pages. That is exactly why I love reading his books!

Many thanks to Bookouture and to NetGalley for this ARC for review. This is my honest opinion.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

Daniel Hurst is an Amazon number one, multi-million-copy bestselling author of addictive, fast paced psychological thrillers and the King of jaw-dropping endings. His chart-topping titles include The Doctor’s Wife, The Couple’s Revenge, I Want Your Family and Our Perfect Holiday.

Daniel has been a full-time author since 2021 and prides himself on writing fast, releasing stories often and engaging with his readers.

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Review - Perfect Stranger

Title:  Perfect Stranger

Author:  Gregg Dunnett   

Publisher:  Storm Publishing

Genre:  Psychological Thriller 

Format:  Kindle ARC

No. of Pages:   387

Date of Publication:   August 19, 2026

My Rating:   4 Stars

DESCRIPTION:

A BRAND NEW THRILLER FROM A #1 BESTSELLING AUTHOR.

The morning we set out, I told myself it was the beginning of everything. A camper van we'd built with our own hands, the open road unspooling south and James at the wheel – the boy I love. The boy I'm almost certainI love...

What I didn't tell my boyfriend was the real reason I wanted to go on this road trip. Years ago, my brother Ben disappeared on a family camping trip in the woods. The man who did it has never said where he buried the body – he's in prison now, and likes to taunt the press with clues about where Ben might be. I've waited years for an answer. Now I'm going to find out for myself.

But the further south we go, the more certain I we're not alone out here. Someone has been following us since the morning we left, and they know exactly where we're headed. Which means they know about Ben. And they're getting closer...

A gripping, twisty psychological thriller from the #1 bestselling author of Little Ghosts. Perfect for fans of Lisa Jewell and Riley Sager.

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MY THOUGHTS:

Emily and James are about to embark on van life. Their van has been completely kitted out, and Emily has a very personal reason for making the trip. Fifteen years ago, her brother Ben was taken and murdered while their family was camping. Emily has never been able to find closure, and she hopes this journey will help her finally come to terms with what happened.

The trip should also be relatively easy to fund because they plan to vlog their travels. The more views they get, the more money they can make. But sharing their journey with the world also means giving up something incredibly important: privacy - and potentially, safety.

Things become even more interesting when they meet an older man who is a surfer, something that immediately appeals to James. The three seem to hit it off, but as is often the case in thrillers, appearances can be deceiving.

The story also shifts perspectives to Sergeant Sean Carter, a soldier serving in Serbia. Sean and his men are captured, and one of them tells Sean something deeply disturbing. From there, the story begins to connect in ways I didn’t see coming, with shocking twists, unexpected revelations, and at least one very convincing red herring.

Filled with danger, suspense, and a rapid pace, Perfect Stranger is definitely a bizarre story - but bizarre in the best possible way. I never quite knew where the story was headed, and that kept me turning the pages. Gregg Dunnett has created a compelling thriller that takes some unexpected turns and keeps the tension high throughout.

Many thanks to Storm Publishing and to NetGalley for this ARC for review. This is my honest opinion.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

Gregg Dunnett writes twist-packed psychological thrillers set where the land meets the sea – a habit born of years chasing waves as a windsurfing journalist and all-round beach-bum. His novels include the Amazon #1 bestsellers “The Wave at Hanging Rock” and “The Things You Find in Rockpools” (now in development for TV) and the Audible #1 hit “Little Ghosts”.

After twenty years on England’s south coast, Gregg, his partner María (who translates the books into Spanish), their two kids and a daft Labradoodle named Loki set off on another adventure – moving to Spain to draw artistic inspiration from the moody Cantabrian mountains and the wild Atlantic coast. Plus the food’s really good. 

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BLOG TOUR - Murder in a Yorkshire Village

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A stream of bikes speeding along the road in the annual cycle race. And one in a ditch upside down, wheels still spinning… with a body lying next to it. Can Kitty Underhay get to the bottom of this?

England, 1938. Kitty Underhay is enjoying a stroll in the Yorkshire town where she and her husband Matt are visiting his family. As she stops to take in the rolling hills, she suddenly sees a most unexpected sight. There’s a bike in the ditch just along the road… and the cyclist is dead.

Abandoning her plans for a picnic with Matt, the pair start to piece together what happened. But there’s more than meets the eye to the man now pushing up daisies. The victim is no stranger; it appears he has unexpected Devon connections. Why is he here? And who is behind his murder? Has his ex-girlfriend hit the brakes? Or could it be the woman he was courting in secret? And the other cyclists aren’t faultless either…

But just as Kitty and Matt set the wheels in motion and the investigation picks up speed, there’s another murder, shaking up the quiet country town further. Then Kitty and Matt realise that they too have been marked by the killer, and the duo need to unearth the connection between the two murders immediately…

Can Kitty and Matt catch the killer before they get to the finish line? Or will it be game over for both of them by the end of the race…?

Fans of Agatha Christie, T.E. Kinsey or Verity Bright will adore this totally charming murder mystery. The perfect treat for cozy crime fans!

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Title:   Murder In a Yorkshire Village

Author:  Helena Dixon

Series:  Miss Underhay #24
Publisher:  Bookouture 

Genre:   Cozy Mystery

Format:  Kindle ARC 

No. of Pages:  275

Date of Publication:  August 18, 2026

My Rating:  4 Stars 

MY THOUGHTS:

Kitty and her husband, Matt Bryant, are in Yorkshire and looking forward to enjoying a bicycle race. Kitty decides to take a stroll before the festivities and notices a bicycle lying in a ditch. It looks fairly new, so she wonders if one of the riders lost their footing and had no choice but to leave it behind. But when Kitty investigates further, she discovers the rider. Shockingly, the rider’s body is mostly submerged in the mud and is very much dead!

Needless to say, the lovely afternoon Kitty had planned, including a picnic with Matt, is not going to happen. Instead, Kitty and Matt immediately begin searching for answers. But their investigation doesn’t move quickly enough to prevent another murder. The connection between the victims soon becomes a priority, especially when Kitty and Matt realize that danger may be much closer than they expected.

Set in 1938 England, this historical cozy mystery series follows Kitty and Matt as they visit his parents in Yorkshire. With their unique skills and personalities, the two make a terrific crime-solving team. This was an entertaining and enjoyable mystery, and I’m looking forward to seeing what happens in the next installment!

Many thanks to Bookouture and to NetGalley for this ARC for review. This is my honest opinion. 

ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

Helena Dixon is the author of the internationally bestselling Miss Underhay cozy mystery series. She is a Black Country girl living in Devon. Married to the same man for over thirty-five years she has three daughters, a cactus called Spike, and a crazy cockapoo. She was the winner of the RNA Romance Prize in 2007 and the RNA Love Story of the Year 2010.

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AUDIOBOOK REVIEW - That Night

Title:  That Night

Author:  Gillian McAllister

Publisher:  William Morrow and HarperAudio

Genre:   Psychological Thriller 

Format:  Kindle ARC and ALC

Length:  9 hrs 56 mins

Narrator:  Amrita Acharia

No. of Pages:   464

Date of Publication:   August 18, 2026

My Rating:   4 Stars

*First released: June 10, 2021

DESCRIPTION:

“McAllister is the best at putting her characters in impossible situations and making her readers not only contemplate but feel what it would be like to find themselves in those situations.” — Emily Henry

From the author of Reese’s Book Club Pick and New York Times bestseller Wrong Place Wrong Time comes an electrifying thriller about three siblings torn apart by the cover-up of a death while on a family vacation in Italy.

On vacation in Europe, Frannie makes two urgent phone calls. One to her sister, and one to her brother. The siblings come running, and they find their sister covered in blood, kneeling over an unmoving body.

There’s been an accident: Frannie has hit a man with her car, and she needs their help. They bury the body, and they make a promise. They’ll never tell anyone.

But when the police come calling, the siblings’ lies start to spiral. They begin to doubt their trust in each other. Because what really happened that night?

And who will be the first to crack?

With the incredible twists and turns and a unique look at family relationships that McAllister has become known for, That Night is the ultimate summer thriller that asks: what would you do to protect your family?

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MY THOUGHTS:

Cathy, Frannie, and Joe share a terrible secret. The siblings are on vacation in Italy when Cathy and Joe receive a panicked call from their sister. Frannie has hit a man with her car. Instead of calling the police, she calls her siblings. She insistently tells them that it truly was an accident. Very quickly, they form a pact: they will bury the body and never tell anyone what happened.

Frannie is terrified of the possibility of ending up indefinitely in a foreign prison, but did the siblings do the right thing? All three protagonists are definitely flawed in this psychological thriller by Gillian McAllister, which made it fascinating to see how everything would play out.

As the police begin asking probing questions, the situation eventually leads to a trial. Soon, the carefully crafted stories the siblings have told begin to fall apart. While it was Frannie’s actions that set off this cascading series of events, the story moves between the accident and the trial that follows, slowly revealing more about what happened that night.

Amrita Acharia did an exceptional job with the narration of this thriller. Her British accent and the excellent pacing made this book delightful to listen to. This story delves into the complexities of ethics, loyalty, and the extreme measures we might take to safeguard those we hold dear. It prompts the reader to ponder whether they would be willing to go to such lengths for someone they love.

Many thanks to William Morrow, HarperAudio and to NetGalley for this ARC for review. This is my honest opinion.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

Gillian McAllister has been writing for as long as she can remember. She graduated with an English degree before working as a lawyer. She lives in Birmingham, England, where she now writes full-time. She is the author of the New York Timesbestseller Wrong Place Wrong Time and the Sunday Times bestsellers Everything But the Truth, Anything You Do Say (titled The Choice in the US), No Further Questions (titled The Good Sister in the US), The Evidence Against You, How to Disappear, and That Night.

She is also the creator and co-host of the popular Honest Authors podcast.

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AUDIOBOOK REVIEW - My Friends

Title:  My Friends

Author:  Fredrik Backman

Translator:  Neil Smith

Publisher:  Atria Books

Genre:   Literary Fiction

Format:   Audiobook

Narrator:  Marin Ireland

Length:  13 hrs 22 mins

No. of Pages:   436

Date of Publication:   May 6, 2025

My Rating:   5 Stars

DESCRIPTION:

#1 New York Times bestselling author Fredrik Backman returns with an unforgettably funny, deeply moving tale of four teenagers whose friendship creates a bond so powerful that it changes a stranger’s life twenty-five years later.

Most people don’t even notice them—three tiny figures sitting at the end of a long pier in the corner of one of the most famous paintings in the world. Most people think it’s just a depiction of the sea. But Louisa, an artist herself, knows otherwise and she is determined to find out the story of these three enigmatic figures.

Twenty-five years earlier, in a distant town, a group of teenagers find refuge from their difficult home lives by spending their days laughing and telling stories out on a pier. There’s Joar, who never backs down from a fight; quiet and bookish Ted who is mourning his father; Ali, the daughter of a man who never stays in one place for long; and finally, there’s the artist, a boy who hoards sleeping pills and shuns attention, but who possesses an extraordinary gift that might be his ticket to a better life. These four lost souls find in each other a reason to get up each morning, a reason to dream.

Out of that summer emerges a transcendent work of art, a painting that will unexpectedly be put into eighteen-year-old Louisa’s care. As she struggles to decide what to do with this bequest, she embarks on a surprise-filled cross-country journey to learn the story of how the painting came to be. The closer she gets to the painting’s birthplace, the more she feels compelled to unleash her own artistic spirit, but happy endings don’t always take the form we expect in this fresh testament to the transformative power of friendship and art.

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MY THOUGHTS:

I knew when I started the Beartown trilogy that I'd want to read everything Backman has written. I finished the trilogy last month, and got to My Friends just last week. What a tender, heartbreaking story. It's told across two timelines: the friendship of four teenagers in the past, and the unlikely bond between Louisa and Ted in the present. This is one of the more emotional books I've read, tragedy woven through nearly every page.

At the center is one of the world's most famous paintings, which pulls Louisa and Ted together - no matter how hard he tries to shake her off. Behind the painting is a story, and Ted is the one who tells it to Louisa: the history of the artwork, but also of the four friends who made it possible. It's a story of grief, but also of healing. I'll remember this one for a long time.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

Fredrik Backman is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of A Man Called Ove (soon to be a major motion picture starring Tom Hanks), My Grandmother Asked Me to Tell You She’s Sorry, Britt-Marie Was Here, Beartown, Us Against You, as well as two novellas, And Every Morning the Way Home Gets Longer and Longer and The Deal of a Lifetime. Things My Son Needs to Know About the World, his first work of non-fiction, will be released in the US in May 2019. His books are published in more than forty countries. He lives in Stockholm, Sweden, with his wife and two children. Connect with him on Twitter @BackmanLand or on Instagram @backmansk.

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Review - The Cold Room

Title: The Cold Room

Author:  J. T. Ellison

Series:  Taylor Jackson #4

Publisher:  Thomas & Mercer

Genre:   Mystery & Thrillers

Format:  Kindle ARC

No. of Pages:  416

Date of Publication:  June 30, 2026

My Rating:   4 Stars 

*First published March 1, 2010

DESCRIPTION:

When Nashville detective Taylor Jackson discovers a murder victim posed like a famous painting, she’s drawn into an international manhunt in this bone-chilling thriller by New York Times bestselling author J.T. Ellison.

After being demoted, Detective Taylor Jackson is fighting to redeem herself at Nashville Metro Homicide when she is called to the scene of a nightmarish new case. A young woman is found starved to death, her emaciated body posed to echo a famous painting.

When the autopsy reveals that the victim was violated postmortem, Taylor’s fiancé, FBI profiler Dr. John Baldwin, recognizes similarities to Il Macellaio (“The Butcher”), a serial killer who has been operating in Italy for years. To further complicate the case, a Scotland Yard detective confirms similar homicides in the UK. But how could the Butcher be operating on two continents?

As the investigation spans from Tennessee to the hills of Tuscany, Taylor and Baldwin must race to find the link before the body count rises—and before whomever is watching Taylor from the shadows makes their move.

Revised edition: This edition of The Cold Room includes editorial revisions.

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MY THOUGHTS:

I’m thrilled to have discovered this series! The first book, All the Pretty Girls, was published in 2008. I first discovered J. T. Ellison when she began co-writing the Brit in the FBI series with Catherine Coulter, and over the years, I’ve made an effort to read as many of her books as possible. Recently, I stumbled upon the Taylor Jackson series and have already made my way through the first four books. Next up is The Immortals, and I can’t wait to continue!

As mentioned, I’ve read the previous books in the series, and at the end of the third book, Judas Kiss, Taylor Jackson was demoted from lieutenant to detective. Still working in the homicide division, Taylor no longer has her own team and is now partnered with Renn McKenzie, a rookie detective who is about to be thrown into the deep end when they are faced with a horrifying series of murders.

While Taylor and McKenzie are in Tennessee working on a gruesome case, they are hunting a depraved killer who appears to be reenacting scenes from famous paintings. But that isn’t the only disturbing thing about these murders. The killer’s actions become increasingly chilling, leaving Taylor and McKenzie racing to figure out what he will do next.

Meanwhile, Taylor’s fiancé, Baldwin, a Special Agent and FBI profiler, is following a case in Europe. The similarities between the two cases are far too striking to be mere coincidence. Baldwin is partnered with Scotland Yard detective James “Memphis” Highsmythe, and while the two men work well together, Memphis seems to have another interest - Taylor.

I really enjoyed the way the story moves back and forth between the two locations and the separate investigations. As the cases begin to intersect and the teams eventually find themselves working side by side, the tension increases. Taylor also finds herself fighting an annoying attraction to Memphis, which certainly adds another layer to an already complicated situation.

But, of course, the personal drama has to take a back seat. Their priority is stopping these killers before anyone else becomes a victim.

This series just keeps getting better, and I’m thoroughly enjoying getting to know Taylor, Baldwin, and the rest of the characters as the story progresses. I’m definitely looking forward to seeing what comes next!

Many thanks to Thomas & Mercer and to NetGalley for this ARC for review. This is my honest opinion.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

J.T. Ellison is the NYT and USA Today bestselling author of more than 20 novels, and the EMMY-award winning co-host of A WORD ON WORDS, Nashville's premier literary show. With millions of books in print, her work has won critical acclaim, prestigious awards, and has been published in 26 countries. Ellison lives in Nashville with her husband and twin kittens.

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