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Book Review – Dear Anna by Katie Blanchard

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Dear Anna: A creepy domestic thriller
Ohhhhh myyyyyy gooooodddnesssss!!! New-to-me author!! I only learned of this book when she sent me a review copy and sponsored one of our newsletters and of course with that cover, you know I was intrigued (my love of psych-thrillers knows no bounds). And I must now happily declare… I AM A FAN!!!!!

I knew right when I saw that cover (and got a serious blurb jolt) that this would be my next read, and I got exactly what I was hoping for. Strictly from the “wife’s POV”, and despite the creepy-stalker/revenge vibe of the story as a whole, this could very well be actually relatable on many levels (to a certain extent, of course 😉 ). read more

Reader Question – Requesting more Dark Reads, Dark Romance & Thriller Recommendations

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Ahhhh two separate readers after my own heart! I just received both of these requests recently (and since this is one of my favorite genres), I figured I’d post both their questions and see what else we can come up with!

Dena: I became obsessed with psychological thrillers lately. Mainly because I always also loved books like Consequences etc and reading books like Behind closed doors now which is like more likely what would happen in reality haha. Does anyone has a good recommendation for good psychological thrillers? read more

Reader Question… Solved! The book about the heroine that is abused by her parents and bullied in school…

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Storme is still looking for this book from this past reader question (still unsolved), and she’s provided us with more details in case this might help!

She’s back again saying:

I’m back again hoping some new people will look at the post and help with a book I’ve been looking for so long!

The details that I remember-

The heroine’s name could be Echo though I’m not completely sure.

The h lives with her father and stepmother who physically abuse her. She is bullied in school because of the clothes she wears and her timid nature. The bullying at the school gets bad. The H who goes to the same school also says mean things to her like ‘Why does she even bother living and she should die’ something along this line. read more

Reader Question – Solved! The book about the guy that decides on who to give a rose, to “jumpstart” her popularity.

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Mharis needs our book help! Older YA and dark romance lovers… I bet you’ll know this one!! I definitely have not read it yet…

She asks:

Hi Maryse!

I’ve read this book and I can’t remember the title.

All I can remember was they were highschool students and a guy decides on who to give this rose to “jumpstart” her popularity. If I remember correctly, the guys have sex with whomever the rose is given to. The hero is an athlete, soccer I think. It’s dark and angsty.

That’s it. I can’t remember the title. I’m into teen angst right now and I want to revisit that book again. read more

Reader Question – The book about the woman who escapes her abusive husband, covered in blood…

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Nicole is looking for this book! And YESSS I LOVED THIS ONE SO MUCH!!! In fact, Nicole figured out what book it was, and answered her very own question, but I thought I’d post it in case someone here wants to read it. It is FANTASTIC!

She asks:

Hi Maryse,

I’m still trying to find that book! It’s really bothering me because I’m dying to know what happens.

It’s about a woman who drives away from her abusive husband(?) with her friend(?). She’s covered in blood. They stop at a bar in the middle of nowhere and eventually start working there. read more