A Standalone Thriller With an Unforgettable Twist

From international bestselling author Ivy Smoak comes a heart-stopping thriller that will keep you on the edge of your seat until the very end…

I’m not supposed to leave the house. But what my husband doesn’t know won’t kill him. I break his rules every morning on my runs. It’s always been best when I have a routine. So every day I wake up, run, clean the house, wish for a better life, repeat. And every day is exactly the same.

Except for Thursdays. I live and breathe for Thursdays. It’s when he comes. I watch him from a distance. I can’t help myself. But I was never supposed to talk to him.

I know what you’re thinking. But you don’t know my story. You don’t know the kind of monster my husband is. And trust me, you have no idea who I am.

Avery’s Thoughts About the Book

Whiplash! Whiplash! Whiplash!

Okay, so this isn’t dark romance. It was recommended to me by Audible after listening to Pen Pal by J.T. Geissinger. And now that I’ve listened to the book, I get the link but this book is a thriller. It’s got a splash of romance but barely.

Now, that being said, as thrillers go, this one deserves all the stars. As I mentioned, I listened to this on Audible and I kid you not, you do not get the final puzzle piece until the last five minutes of the book. Every time you think you know what’s going on, the rug will be violently ripped out from beneath your feet. The whole way through the book.

My only complaint is that the book leaves off on a massive cliffhanger and going by the reviews of the next two books in the series, it doesn’t sound like the story continues. I have book two, Sweet Like a Psycho, added to my Audible library. However, it’s going to be a rainy day read. Knowing that the next book doesn’t finish the story, I’m not in a great rush to jump in.

Overall, it really is an excellent thriller if you’re okay with the lack of full resolution. You find out what’s really been happening so it’s not like you’re left with a million questions, but it is definitely open-ended.

Heat Level
🔥

Avery’s Rating
🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤

Tropes Used
None. Not really a romantic thriller.