Throwback Thursday is a weekly meme created by Renee @ It’s Book Talk. This meme is an awesome way to share old favorites that were published over a year ago or even books that you’re finally reading after much time has passed. I have plenty of those to share! If you have your own Throwback Thursday recommendation feel free to jump on board, and you’re welcome to use Renee’s pic as well. Please link back to her@It’s Book Talk.
This Week’s Pick:
Never Let You Go
Summary: Eleven years ago, Lindsey Nash escaped into the night with her young daughter and left an abusive relationship. Her ex-husband, Andrew, was sent to jail and Lindsey started over with a new life.
Now, Lindsey is older and wiser, with her own business and a teenage daughter who needs her more than ever. When Andrew is finally released from prison, Lindsey believes she has cut all ties and left the past behind her. But she gets the sense that someone is watching her, tracking her every move. Her new boyfriend is threatened. Her home is invaded, and her daughter is shadowed. Lindsey is convinced it’s her ex-husband, even though he claims he’s a different person. But has he really changed? Is the one who wants her dead closer to home than she thought?
My Thoughts:
Mild Spoilers:
At first, I thought for sure this was going to be another domestic abuse story like the movie Enough with Jennifer Lopez. It reminded me so much of it, but there’s much more going on as the story progresses and it was impossible for me to predict where it was going.
We start out with a newlywed couple that in the beginning of the relationship was your typical love story. Soon the wife, Lindsey, begins to see that something is not quite right with her husband, Andrew. He starts drinking and the relationship quickly turns abusive. What complicates it even more is that there’s a child involved, little Sophie.
What can she do? She needs to leave and she can’t figure out how she’s going to do it. So, she drugs him, runs, and the result, something completely bizarre- an accident that will send her husband to prison.
The story from here on out is a guessing game that will leave you bewildered. I just couldn’t figure it out. Just who is the perpetrator here? We have over a handful of characters and everyone is suspicious! I was so positive that this was going to turn into another Gone Girl with the way the story was so unpredictable. By the time I got to the end, I felt the same shock. I had no idea!
I loved this book!
Find this book on Goodreads and Amazon:
- Hardcover: 416 pages
- Publisher: St. Martin’s Press (March 14, 2017)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 1250034566
- ISBN-13: 978-1250034564
About the Author:
Influences: Stephen King, Ed McBain
More Throwback Thursday Picks Around the Blogosphere…
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Amanda at Literary Weaponry
Susan at Susan Loves Books
Cathy at What Cathy Read Next
Lynne at Fictionophile
Annie at The Misstery
Cathy at Between the Lines
Amy at Novel Gossip
Diana at A Haven for Booklovers
Laurie at Cozy Nook Books
Ann Marie at LItWitWineDine
Laura at Snazzy Books
Nina at The Cozy Pages
Virginia at Rose Point Publishing
Sounds like a pretty gripping read. 😉
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I thought it was great! ❤ Thanks for checking it out. 🙂
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I like the sound of this one! Great post, Mischenko!
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It’s a good one, Dani! Thank you. ❤ Hope all is well!
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Sounds like it!😍 You’re welcome! Things are hanging in there! Hope all is well with you as well!❤
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I just saw that her real name was Rene Unischewski. That’s a pretty big change! Her books sounds too scary for me, although I wish you would send me spoilers for this one!
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Actually, I found a spoiler website, so I’m all set!
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Haha! Glad you found a spoiler sight. You should read it though! it’s totally worth it. ❤ The name change is interesting and that's definitely a big change. I actually like her original name as it's very unique. 😀 Thanks for sharing!
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I read Chevy Stevens’ first book when it came out, and absolutely loved it. This sounds like a good one too, I’m so glad she continues to find success.
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This is the only one I’ve read, but I see that others say she’s a fave. I will definitely check out more books by her! Thanks for sharing Anne!! ❤
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Sounds like one of those reads they could easily make a movie out of. Awesome post! 🙂
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I think it could be a movie! I thought it was pretty thrilling myself and couldn’t tell what was going to happen which is always nice. ❤ Thanks!
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Wow… This sounds great. I have it on the wishlist. I thought abusive husband, same story. Call me a coward, but sometimes I am unable to take abuse in books. Leaves me with an ‘off’ feeling. I had no such problems earlier. Changes… Changes
I will buy the book soon. I had read another book by her long back about 3 sisters and I felt that was okay.
Your review was so fabulous making me re-think about buying this
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I totally agree, but this one isn’t that bad really. I think it’s totally worth reading and found it thrilling. It was twisty and kept me interested which makes me happy. 😀 Can’t wait to hear your thoughts on it, Shalini. I do hope you enjoy! ❤
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I hope so too. But Mischenko, one more to the already high TBR.. oh my god… Hahaha😂😂
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Exactly! I wish I could be one of those people with only 30 to 40 books on their TBR, but it is what it is. ❤ Happy reading!
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Hahaha thank you.. Reading and replying and then back to reading before going to sleep. Unless it turns out to be – just one more chapter then I will sleep till the end
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Could you check if any of my comments have fallen in your spam box. I seem to have commented but they have got lost somewhere
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Awesome review!! I loved Chevy Stevens and this was such a fantastic book! I can’t wait for a new one from her.
Great pick!! ❤ 🙂
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I remember reading your review, Deanna! I’m so glad you like it too. Thanks for checking it out! ❤
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My local librarian suggested Chevy Stevens to me a few years ago and I have read all her books. I really enjoyed this one. I had no idea about her real name Donnalee, I probably would have changed it as well. Nice to see her highlighted.
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I’m so glad you like her books! I need to check out some more of her works. I didn’t know about her name either but I actually like the original. 🙂 Thanks, Carla! ❤
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