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I loved this psychological thriller! However, there are lots of trigger warnings ***

#Door
#Beginswith

Could not put this book down! Can't reveal anything incase I include any spoilers.

A twisted and suspenseful page turner! I can‘t say anything more for fear of giving spoilers.

Our #November #IRL #bookclub pick! Finished December's pick already! #everythingbutselfhelp

A fast paced psychological thriller with plenty of twists and turns that kept me wanting more. There are trigger warnings in this book for domestic abuse and animal cruelty so not for anyone sensitive to these topics. 3 ⭐️

10-28-21: My 108th finished book of 2021! This one really unnerved me. Jack Angel seems like the perfect man to Grace until he isn‘t. That‘s all I can say without giving anything away. Tense and terrifying this one will stay with me for awhile. ⭐️⭐️⭐️👍🏼📖#️⃣1️⃣0️⃣8️⃣

I finished this the other day and it really only took me 3 "sittings". We can all guess the premise, that's obvious enough but I think there were a few twists that kept it intriguing and also added a *more* disturbing air to it.

This book evoked lots of anger in me!! I did enjoy it, I guess that‘s odd, but lots of trigger warnings!!

#Anger
#ConflictedWorlds

Tried a new local independent bookstore. Love the location but the selection was rather sparse.

I know this one has been used several times. It‘s one of my favorite books despite living in a similar for almost 3years… ***lots of trigger warnings ***

#ConflictedWorlds
#AbusiveSpouses

This is the domestic abuse hotline… please call or call someone if you need help ❤️

https://www.thehotline.org/

#conflictedworlds #abusivespouse

Thanks to these Litsy folks for today‘s prompt:

#JULYJOURNEYS
@Eggs
@Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks

Today‘s Prompt: ABUSIVE SPOUSE

Jack Angel..... what a gentle name, but what a terrifying person.

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111 of 2021. Really enjoyed it. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

I know this one is a fan favorite but it was just okay for me. I feel like the author missed really hard with the 'excited by violence' part. Rarely is violence not associated with sexual arousal or gratification. She seemed uncomfortable writing about this aspect & it's unbelievable that he just held people captive to 'scare' them. There were just a lot of elements that required me to suspend reality.
I'm glad I held off ordering The Therapist.

Thanks to these Litsy folks for today‘s prompt:

#MAYCHARACTERS
@Eggs
@Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks

Today‘s Prompt: MANIPULATES

Talk about manipulating and control....Jack is a master at it.

BEHIND CLOSED DOORS was quite intense and had such an extremely scary, chilling plot that you won't be able to read it except in broad daylight.

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Amazing book! I was not able to put it down, the way it is written and the way the story catches up on itself is amazing! I‘ve seen some people complain that the book is badly written or has a bad story, and maybe for someone who have read a lot of books it might come across like that. but for me, someone who hasn‘t read a lot of books thinks it‘s absolutely heartbreaking, well written, good attention catcher and overall a good book!

What a great audiobook!! This is one of those that made WANT to find more things to do around the house so I could keep listening to it. So crazy..I wanted to know how this was going to end. I could not imagine being in the position Grace was in. A suspenseful read (or listen) - definitely recommend.

💛💛💛 An enjoyable read about a not so 'perfect marriage'. I felt like it gave up the secrets of the plot very quickly and then progressed to a fairly predictable ending

You think your marriage is stable, but you might not know that a man can become a different person when he becomes a husband...😱😳🤯

#wife #oppositeday @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks @TheKidUpstairs

No #Love here 😩😵

One of my favorite books even though there are lots of trigger warnings *** very suspenseful!

#OppositeDay

Thank you so much @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks and @TheBookHippie ! I do not already have this book. I look forward to digging in (though I may skip over the parts about the dog ☹️)

#LitsyLove

Enjoying this buddy read with @BrittanyReads

It was def a hard story, abuse is abuse! Couldn‘t stop reading/listening (audiobook). Couldn‘t wait to see what would happen!

I enjoyed this quite a lot and raced through it, anxious to see what would happen next!

The most horrifying thing about this story is its simplicity. How easy it is to take control over someone‘s life in its entirety and have no one suspect a thing. Fear for a loved one‘s safety is a powerful motive to acquiesce and the author portrays this brilliantly. There were times when I found myself holding my breath, waiting for the next blow to fall. It is a totally engrossing and evocative read.

I LOVED this book!! Even though I have been in an abusive relationship and survived and I‘m stronger from it, I was able to enjoy it! It got me out of a reading slump 2 summers ago. Lots of trigger warnings ***

I spy another horrible spouse in this picture also 😱
“I can‘t help thinking it‘s a shame he‘s such a sadistic bastard, because he has wonderful manners.”

#Spouse
#ThankfulThoughts

Book club book. At first I though, another psychological thriller (insert eye roll,) but then I was pleasantly surprised at how it capture my attention! I do often wonder about women who are in these situations and this makes me grateful for my husband and the hard work he puts in to give us a good life.

Jack is attractive and wealthy and Grace becomes his wife. The perfect couple...but sometimes beneath a #facade lurks unspeakable truth 😳😱 After reading this book, I‘m even more #grateful to be surrounded by authentic, loving people.
#wordsofoctober @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks @OriginalCyn620
#fallfinds @Eggs

I‘ve been working on a project at work that is a completely mindless task but super time consuming. I‘m plowing through audio books, I just have to remember to charge my AirPods more often. Wah Wah 🎧

@Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks your package arrived! Thank you for such a nice surprise! It was such a nice pick me up after a really tough few days. I love your cards and I love handmaids tale so that one is my favorite! This book is perfect for this time of year and I‘m excited to read it! You are so thoughtful 💘

Thanks @jb72 for the tag!!

1. When I was in college, I was on the elevator and our building ghost/spirit took over and made me go up and down multiple times, before letting me off on my floor.
2. I am grateful for my students and that so far we get to see each other face to face in the building.

#ThankfulThursday

I tag anyone who wants to participate.

It was difficult to chose things that describe me because I am so many things. Even now I am thinking of other things I could have added.

I love scary things & scary characters...I love a good villain & I tend to fall in love with them more so than the hero. I love every single Riley Sager book, but that one is my favorite. I love all vampires, but Eric is one of my favorites! I love everything Halloween, so sky is the limit.

#HauntedHollowSwap

Great way to get some laps in then kick back on a hot Sunday afternoon.

#BAParis #AugustAuthors

“The door opens and he stands in the doorway, my handsome, psychopathic husband.”

I guess it‘s strange that I really enjoyed this book because I lived it. I read this not long after a divorced my psychopathic ex husband. There are days that I get lonely, but then I remember there‘s ALWAYS worse things than being alone. *** lots of trigger warnings

If you are suffering from domestic abuse please seek help!

#AugustAuthors
#BAParis

Another #AugustAuthors name I‘ve seen on other people‘s lists but haven‘t read yet. For those who enjoy her, where should I start?

My awesome challenge co-host was kind enough to gift me a copy of this book - I need to bump it up my tbr!
#AugustAuthors #BAParis

Writer Paris has written many books, but I‘ve read only this one. SO GOOD !!!! I recommend 😳😱

#baparis #augustauthors @OriginalCyn620 @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks

Day 3 - #BAParis #AugustAuthors

I‘ve read Behind Closed Doors, The Breakdown and Bring Me Back and have enjoyed them all.

#AugustAuthors Day 3: I had no idea who #BAParis was until today‘s prompt. Goodreads indicates these to be the top two novels of the author. Thriller! I likey.

😳 Beware of people who seem perfect and propose within a few months! I really didn't expect a lot of what happened but Paris covered all the bases in a weird little creepy mystery!!! Psychological horror at its finest! 👏👏👏