Friday, October 31, 2025

BLOG TOUR - One of the Family



DESCRIPTION:

My daughter’s boyfriend feels like one of the family. I couldn’t be happier to have him living with us. But now my daughter’s disappeared… 

I never wanted to have an empty nest. So when my daughter, Liv, asks if she and her new boyfriend, Jensen, can move in, I’m thrilled.

Jensen is so helpful. He tells me how he loves being part of a close-knit family. He’s felt so alone since his parents died. And for me, his presence goes a little way towards replacing the son I lost.

Still, I can’t help but notice that Liv and Jensen are starting to argue. My daughter seems unhappy. Perhaps they just need some time alone together?

But when my husband and I return from our weekend away, Liv is missing. The relationship with Jensen appears to be over but he doesn’t want to leave. And then I discover exactly what he will do to stay in our family…
 

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MY THOUGHTS:

Title:   One of the Family
Author:  Jess Ryder
Publisher:  Bookouture 
Genre:   Psychological Thriller
Format:  Kindle ARC
No. of Pages:  366
Date of Publication:  October 30, 2025
My Rating:   5 Stars

In Jess Ryder’s captivating five-star read, Liv and Jensen move into her parents’ loft area. Liv is asserting her independence, while her sister Meg is a typical teenager who disregards her parents. The family dynamics between Liv, Meg, their parents, and Jensen are all skewed in some way. Jensen is optimistic that his life will be wonderful, possibly even believing he was the missing piece for this family.


Rachel, a mother to the two teens, takes her role seriously. Both girls are old enough to fly the nest, but Rachel isn’t looking forward to it. As the story unfolds, it primarily focuses on Rachel and Jensen. The twists begin early, putting at least one character in danger when some of the twists occur.


I thoroughly enjoyed this book! With Rachel’s role as a mother and Jensen’s role as an interloper, such as he is, the story moves at a delightful pace. As as the twists and turns unfold the picture begins to shine through, with perhaps a red herring or two. 


How does the past intersect with the present in this book? You’ll be curious about the motives, plans, and execution behind the twists. You won’t be able to put this book down. As always, Jess Ryder effortlessly captures the reader’s attention, draws them into the story, and never lets them go. Even the final twist was delicious. 


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


ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

Jess Ryder is the pseudonym of Jan Page, author, screenwriter, playwright and award-winning television producer. After many years working in children’s media, she has recently embarked on a life of crime. Writing, that is. So she’s very excited about the publication of her debut thriller Lie to Me. Her other big love is making pots.


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