The Last Thing He Told Me
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Summary
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We all have stories we never tell。
Before Owen Michaels disappears， he manages to smuggle a note to his beloved wife of one year: Protect her。
Despite her confusion and fear， Hannah Hall knows exactly to whom the note refers: Owen’s sixteen-year-old daughter， Bailey。 Bailey， who lost her mother tragically as a child。 Bailey， who wants absolutely nothing to do with her new stepmother。
As Hannah’s increasingly desperate calls to Owen go unanswered; as the FBI arrests Owen’s boss; as a US Marshal and FBI agents arrive at her Sausalito home unannounced， Hannah quickly realizes her husband isn’t who he said he was。 And that Bailey just may hold the key to figuring out Owen’s true identity—and why he really disappeared。
Hannah and Bailey set out to discover the truth， together。 But as they start putting together the pieces of Owen’s past， they soon realize they are also building a new future。 One neither Hannah nor Bailey could have anticipated。
We all have stories we never tell。
Before Owen Michaels disappears， he manages to smuggle a note to his beloved wife of one year: Protect her。
Despite her confusion and fear， Hannah Hall knows exactly to whom the note refers: Owen’s sixteen-year-old daughter， Bailey。 Bailey， who lost her mother tragically as a child。 Bailey， who wants absolutely nothing to do with her new stepmother。
As Hannah’s increasingly desperate calls to Owen go unanswered; as the FBI arrests Owen’s boss; as a US Marshal and FBI agents arrive at her Sausalito home unannounced， Hannah quickly realizes her husband isn’t who he said he was。 And that Bailey just may hold the key to figuring out Owen’s true identity—and why he really disappeared。
Hannah and Bailey set out to discover the truth， together。 But as they start putting together the pieces of Owen’s past， they soon realize they are also building a new future。 One neither Hannah nor Bailey could have anticipated。
Reviews
Lou
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The Last Thing He Told Me is a riveting and enthralling mystery thriller about the disappearance of a devoted husband and father inspired by the Enron scandal。 Hannah Hall believes she has finally found her soulmate in husband of one year Owen Michaels and they live a seemingly happy life。 Hannah is a craftswoman who makes handmade furniture for elite clientele。 Together they live on a beautiful houseboat in Sausalito in Marin County， California alongside Owen's 16-year-old daughter Bailey， who The Last Thing He Told Me is a riveting and enthralling mystery thriller about the disappearance of a devoted husband and father inspired by the Enron scandal。 Hannah Hall believes she has finally found her soulmate in husband of one year Owen Michaels and they live a seemingly happy life。 Hannah is a craftswoman who makes handmade furniture for elite clientele。 Together they live on a beautiful houseboat in Sausalito in Marin County， California alongside Owen's 16-year-old daughter Bailey， who is far from overjoyed with her father's new wife/ her stepmother。 A computer coder for a prominent and successful technology start-up known as The Shop， Owen vanishes just before the company's CEO is arrested and taken into custody by the FBI after a year-long investigation into suspected fraud and corruption。 They had apparently put some new software on the market way before it was fully functional and then cooked the books when it came to their finances。 Both Hannah and Bailey are in total shock but before he skedaddled he left a note written to his wife with the words "protect her"， delivered to them by a neighbourhood teen。 She knows it refers to Bailey as she lost her mother tragically when she was young。 The message is a simple one but Hannah knows she must find out what Bailey needs protection from and her motherly instincts kick into high gear。 So amidst the fear， confusion and worry they know they must stick together。 Bailey soon discovers that her father has left her over half a million dollars in cash bundled into a bag and placed into her locker at school。She tries everything to contact him but to no avail and refuses to believe her husband， the man she thought she knew inside and out， was involved in serious criminal activity so when a US marshal and federal agents arrive at her Sausalito home unannounced Hannah realises what she believes about Owen is in direct opposition to what the world is trying to tell her。 Convinced of his innocence Hannah and Bailey work tirelessly to uncover what it was that made Owen run， where he is and if he's ever coming back。 Their search leads them to Texas even though Owen had claimed when they had first met he was from the East Coast。 As they decipher the clues and go deeper down the rabbit hole， they both realise that there is no Owen Michaels， he was merely a character played by a man with another name。 Devastated Hannah and Bailey discover that the one good thing to come from this hideous betrayal is the close bond they now have with one another。 This is a compulsive and enthralling thriller with a real mystery at its centre and not only does the author place many blindsiding plot twists and dizzying red herrings within the pages but her characters， namely Hannah and Bailey， are emotional and compelling too。 It's a blisteringly paced， evocative domestic drama and you can't help but feel heartbroken for those left behind。 Alternating between past and present， with suspense and tension in abundance and a poignancy about it， The Last Thing He Told Me asks the question: What happens when we trust the people in our lives despite all evidence to the contrary？ 。。。more
Lani
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This book was gripping， fast-paced， and I devoured every page of it。 Brief synopsis: Hannah lives with her new-ish husband， Owen， and his sixteen year old daughter， Bailey， on a floating boat in Sausalito。 Life as a new family is challenging as Bailey isn't too welcoming of her new stepmom and they are adjusting to one another。 But that all changes when one day Hannah is given a note with two words "Protect her" and Owen disappears。 Hannah learns that Owen may not be who he says he is and his pa This book was gripping， fast-paced， and I devoured every page of it。 Brief synopsis: Hannah lives with her new-ish husband， Owen， and his sixteen year old daughter， Bailey， on a floating boat in Sausalito。 Life as a new family is challenging as Bailey isn't too welcoming of her new stepmom and they are adjusting to one another。 But that all changes when one day Hannah is given a note with two words "Protect her" and Owen disappears。 Hannah learns that Owen may not be who he says he is and his past a mystery。 Now Hannah and Bailey together must figure out that past by tracking down the few memories Bailey has of her early childhood in hopes of finding out who Owen really is and where he is。I loved this book。 It was such a fast thriller。 Rumor has it that Julia Roberts will be playing the main character in an adaptation of this book and so it did not hurt that in my head was Julia Roberts' voice narrating this story。Highly recommend！Thanks to Netgalley and Simon and Schuster for the e-arc of this book in exchange for my honest review。 。。。more
Laura Jones
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Well written， captivating plot， and plenty of twists and turns to keep my unable to stop reading。 Loved everything about it， especially the end。 I've read all of Laura Dave's books and this is my new favorite。 Well written， captivating plot， and plenty of twists and turns to keep my unable to stop reading。 Loved everything about it， especially the end。 I've read all of Laura Dave's books and this is my new favorite。 。。。more
Kristen
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4。5 stars
Amber Robins
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Easy read。 Entertaining。 Just pretty unrealistic and I never really liked the characters。
Karen Brown
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I really enjoyed this book and was hooked from start to finish and had to know how it was going to turn out。 The storyline was well thought out and the characters were well written。 I’m looking forward to the TV series when it is released。 If you enjoy the suspense genre then I think you will love this too。 I received a free review copy from the publisher in exchange for my honest unedited feedback。 #NetGalley #TheLastThingHeToldMe
Kate
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This book felt like nothing Laura Dave has ever written， but also just like something she'd write。 I really， really enjoyed it。 This book felt like nothing Laura Dave has ever written， but also just like something she'd write。 I really， really enjoyed it。 。。。more
Melanie Menard
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The storyline was passing。 It was easy to get into， but the level of word repetition was highly distracting。 I was annoyed by page 10。 Definitely thought it would get better， but thankfully the storyline and writing was otherwise decent enough to keep me reading。
Marypi
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It was。。。。 different。 I thought I knew what this story was going to be about， and it certainly wasn’t。 I didn’t read the blurb， just knew that it was highly recommended。I thought it was going to be a thriller and it wasn’t。 I thought it was going to be a mystery， and it kind of was and also kind of wasn’t。 A romance？ Try again。 Maybe I’m used to certain books， and certain genres， and within those genres I’ve stopped being surprised。 This book surprised me in a good way， because I wasn’t expectin It was。。。。 different。 I thought I knew what this story was going to be about， and it certainly wasn’t。 I didn’t read the blurb， just knew that it was highly recommended。I thought it was going to be a thriller and it wasn’t。 I thought it was going to be a mystery， and it kind of was and also kind of wasn’t。 A romance？ Try again。 Maybe I’m used to certain books， and certain genres， and within those genres I’ve stopped being surprised。 This book surprised me in a good way， because I wasn’t expecting this story， with all it’s plot twists and that ending。 It was good！ Perfect for a beach read。 。。。more
Robin Elizabeth
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This book was a fabulous look into family dynamics and the lengths people will go to for love （or the lack of love in some instances）。 I really enjoyed the narrators inner thoughts and appreciated her life experiences as I saw them reflected in my life as well。 I think that the end of the book was a natural ending to a great story， but I wish it could have ended differently。 To me， this is a sign of an awesome writer who sticks with the story’s flow instead of forcing characters into neat boxes。 This book was a fabulous look into family dynamics and the lengths people will go to for love （or the lack of love in some instances）。 I really enjoyed the narrators inner thoughts and appreciated her life experiences as I saw them reflected in my life as well。 I think that the end of the book was a natural ending to a great story， but I wish it could have ended differently。 To me， this is a sign of an awesome writer who sticks with the story’s flow instead of forcing characters into neat boxes。 Well done！ 。。。more
Giofab21
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The sacrifices for familyA suspenseful and surprising journey of a woman whose husband suddenly disappears leaving her with the one task of protecting his sixteen year old daughter。 I loved this story and dove right in trying to solve all the clues that poor Hannah was discovering and trying to piece together about the husband and life she thought she knew。 But don't be fooled that this is just her story。 As new reveals occur from jumping back and forth through timelines it soon becomes clear th The sacrifices for familyA suspenseful and surprising journey of a woman whose husband suddenly disappears leaving her with the one task of protecting his sixteen year old daughter。 I loved this story and dove right in trying to solve all the clues that poor Hannah was discovering and trying to piece together about the husband and life she thought she knew。 But don't be fooled that this is just her story。 As new reveals occur from jumping back and forth through timelines it soon becomes clear that this a story of all three of them and the unique interpretation of family。 How things unfold hooked me in and loved how characters shifted and a newfound strength and purpose was discovered。 Who is the sinner and who are the saints， will it all become clear or take us further down the rabbit hole？ Great writing and the perfect book to lose yourself in。 I received an advanced copy of this book from Netgalley for my honest opinion。 。。。more
Katelyn
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I couldn't put this down。 Such a good story。 I was intrigued from the beginning。 It played out in a way that I didn't guess。 I loved it！ Read in less than 24 hours I couldn't put this down。 Such a good story。 I was intrigued from the beginning。 It played out in a way that I didn't guess。 I loved it！ Read in less than 24 hours 。。。more
Nancy
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Hannah has just been married to Owen for about a year and has started to settle into her new life in Sausalito， with Owen and his teenage daughter， Bailey。 One day， her life changes drastically when Owen disappears at the same time the head of his company is indicted for a variety of financial misdeeds。 Owen leaves Hannah and Bailey， along with a note saying to protect her， and a bag of cash。Hannah’s determined to find Owen and she and Bailey head to Austin， Texas， simply based on Bailey’s vague Hannah has just been married to Owen for about a year and has started to settle into her new life in Sausalito， with Owen and his teenage daughter， Bailey。 One day， her life changes drastically when Owen disappears at the same time the head of his company is indicted for a variety of financial misdeeds。 Owen leaves Hannah and Bailey， along with a note saying to protect her， and a bag of cash。Hannah’s determined to find Owen and she and Bailey head to Austin， Texas， simply based on Bailey’s vague memory of attending a wedding there when she was very young， and Hannah’s recollection of Owen’s reaction to her suggestion of a trip to the city。The story takes off from there。 While a little far fetched in terms of how easily the pieces fit into the puzzle， the story was interesting and I enjoyed the “visit” to Austin。Thanks to Netgalley and Simon & Schuster for the opportunity to read The Last Thing He Told Me in exchange for an honest review。 。。。more
Denise
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Reese's Book Club May 2021 Reese's Book Club May 2021 。。。more
Teresa | PluckyChicken
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Thank you to Netgalley， Simon and Schuster Canada， and Laura Dave for the ARC in exchange for my honest opinion。 I've been a fan of Laura Dave's writing ever since her debut novel， London is the Best City in America。 When I read the synopsis for The Last Thing He Told Me， I was a little surprised because it's a domestic mystery， a departure from her previous books。 I needn't have worried because the story was well-paced， and the evolution of the relationship between Hannah and stepdaughter Baile Thank you to Netgalley， Simon and Schuster Canada， and Laura Dave for the ARC in exchange for my honest opinion。 I've been a fan of Laura Dave's writing ever since her debut novel， London is the Best City in America。 When I read the synopsis for The Last Thing He Told Me， I was a little surprised because it's a domestic mystery， a departure from her previous books。 I needn't have worried because the story was well-paced， and the evolution of the relationship between Hannah and stepdaughter Bailey was so engrossing that I finished it in one sitting。 。。。more
Emilie Wilkinson
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I finished this book in ONE day that’s how hooked I was！！！ Really good and fast read but definitely not boring！ Good job Reese Witherspoon book club！
Raquel Richards Fuell
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Wow ok so I finished this in almost three hours I couldn’t put it down。 From hidden identities to law crimes to tech crime this book had everything you could want I’m so happy I read this what a fun book
Becky Hansen
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I enjoyed this book。 It was a different take on the domestic thriller which I really appreciated。 I liked uncovering the mystery of Bailey and Owen and I liked the idea that the police didn't necessarily know best。 The story wasn't as satisfying as a favorite book would be， but I wasn't disappointed in it either。 I heard some people complain about the writing style of repeating sentences back to back but I actually like it。 I enjoyed this book。 It was a different take on the domestic thriller which I really appreciated。 I liked uncovering the mystery of Bailey and Owen and I liked the idea that the police didn't necessarily know best。 The story wasn't as satisfying as a favorite book would be， but I wasn't disappointed in it either。 I heard some people complain about the writing style of repeating sentences back to back but I actually like it。 。。。more
Billie
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This is a brilliant read。Wonderful well written plot and story line that had me engaged from the start。Love the well fleshed out characters and found them believable。Great suspense and action with wonderful world building。Can't wait to read what the author brings out next。Recommend reading。I read a complimentary advance copy of the book; this is my voluntary and honest review。 This is a brilliant read。Wonderful well written plot and story line that had me engaged from the start。Love the well fleshed out characters and found them believable。Great suspense and action with wonderful world building。Can't wait to read what the author brings out next。Recommend reading。I read a complimentary advance copy of the book; this is my voluntary and honest review。 。。。more
Nancy Cohen
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I loved this book with all my heart。 I kept putting it off for fear it would remind me of losing my parents but it wasn’t like that。 It was fast paced and interesting with twists and mystery that got me reading really reading again。 The book opens with Hannah getting a message from her newish husband “protect her” and then he doesn’t return home。 The her is Bailey Owens daughter from a previous marriage。 The problem is Bailey and Hannah have yet to have connected。 More of the story why Owen has I loved this book with all my heart。 I kept putting it off for fear it would remind me of losing my parents but it wasn’t like that。 It was fast paced and interesting with twists and mystery that got me reading really reading again。 The book opens with Hannah getting a message from her newish husband “protect her” and then he doesn’t return home。 The her is Bailey Owens daughter from a previous marriage。 The problem is Bailey and Hannah have yet to have connected。 More of the story why Owen has disappeared is broadcast all over the news creating more pressure and problems for both Hannah and Bailey。 They try to remember clues from their interactions with Owen to piece together the mystery of where’s he’s gone and who is he really？ 。。。more
Beth
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2。5。 No。
Stuart Cummins
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The Last Thing He Told Me is quite simply a must read！ This gripping story is a multi-layered， complex and exhilarating mystery， which also explores the intricacies of family relationships。 It’s a real page-turner that grabs your attention from the opening paragraph and refuses to let go。 This is the first novel by Laura Dave that I have read， but I will definitely be seeking out her other work。 She builds suspense effortlessly and I was on tenterhooks the entire time I was reading this。 The mys The Last Thing He Told Me is quite simply a must read！ This gripping story is a multi-layered， complex and exhilarating mystery， which also explores the intricacies of family relationships。 It’s a real page-turner that grabs your attention from the opening paragraph and refuses to let go。 This is the first novel by Laura Dave that I have read， but I will definitely be seeking out her other work。 She builds suspense effortlessly and I was on tenterhooks the entire time I was reading this。 The mystery of Owen’s disappearance is intricately constructed and gradually revealed in a taut but satisfying way。 I really enjoyed the style adopted， where chapters set before Owen’s disappearance were interspersed between the current events。 These helped build enough of a backstory and insight into Hannah and Owen’s relationship to feel really invested in the narrative。The real triumph of this novel though， is the deep and fervent exploration of relationships。 Hannah and Owen’s relationship is examined in great detail and makes for really interesting reading， particularly in relation to the unraveling of the central mystery。 However， it is the relationship between Hannah and her step-daughter Bailey that is is the most compelling aspect of this story。 The course of the extraordinary events pave a way for these two women to connect unlike ever before。 The evolution of their relationship is as absorbing as the truth behind Owen and elevates this novel from being just another thriller about a husband who isn’t who his wife thought he was。This is a story about sacrifice， loss， courage and ultimately， love。 There’s a beauty to it that isn’t always present in commercial thriller fiction and this means it leaves a mark on readers。 This novel is due to become a Netflix series and I can see it translating very well。 Do yourself a favour though and read it before you watch it！ 。。。more
Nadia Jonesy
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Thank you NetGalley， Simon & Schuster Canada and Laura Dave。 This was a great read about a lover， the one you wanted。 You get him and then he is gone！！！！ Read this one。 It is very hard to put down。 It was so goooood。 I love a book that has my attention from the start。 If the book doesn't， I quit。 Great characters and great storyline。 Thanks again！ Thank you NetGalley， Simon & Schuster Canada and Laura Dave。 This was a great read about a lover， the one you wanted。 You get him and then he is gone！！！！ Read this one。 It is very hard to put down。 It was so goooood。 I love a book that has my attention from the start。 If the book doesn't， I quit。 Great characters and great storyline。 Thanks again！ 。。。more
Gayle Noble
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Hannah has been married to Owen Michaels for a short time， and his teenage daughter， Bailey， may dislike her at the moment， but she knows it will all work out。 One day she hears a knock at the door and receives a note from a stranger who says the note is from Owen。 The note only has two words "Protect Her" and as she desperately tries to contact him and her world starts to unravel， Hannah knows he means for her to protect Bailey。 But protect her from what or whom？ I've read several variations of Hannah has been married to Owen Michaels for a short time， and his teenage daughter， Bailey， may dislike her at the moment， but she knows it will all work out。 One day she hears a knock at the door and receives a note from a stranger who says the note is from Owen。 The note only has two words "Protect Her" and as she desperately tries to contact him and her world starts to unravel， Hannah knows he means for her to protect Bailey。 But protect her from what or whom？ I've read several variations of the 'disappearing husband who is not who he says' trope， but this one really is a cut above the others。 Hannah is a character who is out of her depth but tries her best， and she really cares for both Owen and his daughter。 Bailey is obnoxious at first， but as the story progresses， the reader finds out why she is slow to trust。 I really enjoyed reading it and recommend it to anyone who enjoys contemporary thrillers。 Thanks to NetGalley and publishers， Serpent's Tail/Viper/Profile Books， for the opportunity to read an ARC。 。。。more
Arlena Dean
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Title: The Last Thing He Told MeAuthor: Laura DavePublisher: Simon & Schuster Reviewed By: Arlena DeanRating: FourReview:"The Last Thing He Told Me" by Laura DaveMy Opinion:How will this all turn out for Hannah after her husband's disappearance leaving a message with one instruction to 'Protect Her' in which he was relating to his daughter and her step-daughter Bailey？ What will happen when Hannah and Bailey set out to determine why Owen left and where he had gone？ What will happen when the wife Title: The Last Thing He Told MeAuthor: Laura DavePublisher: Simon & Schuster Reviewed By: Arlena DeanRating: FourReview:"The Last Thing He Told Me" by Laura DaveMy Opinion:How will this all turn out for Hannah after her husband's disappearance leaving a message with one instruction to 'Protect Her' in which he was relating to his daughter and her step-daughter Bailey？ What will happen when Hannah and Bailey set out to determine why Owen left and where he had gone？ What will happen when the wife finds out she didn't know anything about her husband and during their life together？ This is definitely one of those stories that you will have to pick up to see how this author will answer all the above questions to brings it all out to the reader with some likable and relatable characters。 Be ready for quite a story with many twists and turns that will keep you turning the pages to see what is coming next in this mystery thriller suspenseful story。 In the end， one will find the novel 'The Last Thing He Told Me' was of 'love， forgiveness， and even found families。' Thank you， Simon & Schuster and NetGalley， for this ARC in exchange for an honest review。 。。。more
literallymc
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"We all have stories we never tell。Before Owen Michaels disappears， he manages to smuggle a note to his beloved wife of one year: Protect her。"It’s PUB DAY and I’m excited to share that this is one domestic suspense you will not want to miss！ Laura Dave wrote this web of secrets so compellingly it felt like a movie I’d be down to binge。 So YES - I am so down for Julia Roberts series coming soon！ Before you watch the series， I highly recommend the read first！A women left alone with her sixteen ye "We all have stories we never tell。Before Owen Michaels disappears， he manages to smuggle a note to his beloved wife of one year: Protect her。"It’s PUB DAY and I’m excited to share that this is one domestic suspense you will not want to miss！ Laura Dave wrote this web of secrets so compellingly it felt like a movie I’d be down to binge。 So YES - I am so down for Julia Roberts series coming soon！ Before you watch the series， I highly recommend the read first！A women left alone with her sixteen year old step-daughter must find the strength to protect her while searching for the truth about why her husband mysteriously disappeared。 A bond is formed between them。 A deal is made。 An ending so unexpected。Thank you to Netgalley & Simon & Schuster Canada for the advanced e-copy！ 。。。more
Lisa | Read Between the Spines
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𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘓𝘢𝘴𝘵 𝘛𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘏𝘦 𝘛𝘰𝘭𝘥 𝘔𝘦 is a thriller that has both suspense and depth。 This is my first Laura Dave book， and she immediately hooked me with her writing style， characters， and plot。𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘓𝘢𝘴𝘵 𝘛𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘏𝘦 𝘛𝘰𝘭𝘥 𝘔𝘦 is a well written novel that is engaging due to both its plot and its characters。 The pacing was also on point making this an addicting book that I read in one sitting。 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘓𝘢𝘴𝘵 𝘛𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘏𝘦 𝘛𝘰𝘭𝘥 𝘔𝘦 has a twist that is great as well as unique。 When you are a fan of thrillers， it becomes a prett 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘓𝘢𝘴𝘵 𝘛𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘏𝘦 𝘛𝘰𝘭𝘥 𝘔𝘦 is a thriller that has both suspense and depth。 This is my first Laura Dave book， and she immediately hooked me with her writing style， characters， and plot。𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘓𝘢𝘴𝘵 𝘛𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘏𝘦 𝘛𝘰𝘭𝘥 𝘔𝘦 is a well written novel that is engaging due to both its plot and its characters。 The pacing was also on point making this an addicting book that I read in one sitting。 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘓𝘢𝘴𝘵 𝘛𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘏𝘦 𝘛𝘰𝘭𝘥 𝘔𝘦 has a twist that is great as well as unique。 When you are a fan of thrillers， it becomes a pretty predictable genre。 However， this one caught me by surprise。 Even if it did not， I was invested in the characters and how their story would resolve。 Their feelings are honest， real， and subtle - rather than the over-the-top emotions often found in thrillers or suspense。Ya'll know that I love a book that is plot-driven but also character-driven。 Laura Dean checked both of those boxes。 The characters' relationships with one another are as much as a focus as the mystery。Depending on your preferences， the only thing other readers may have an issue with is the ending or epilogue。 But I liked them。Overall， I loved 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘓𝘢𝘴𝘵 𝘛𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘏𝘦 𝘛𝘰𝘭𝘥 𝘔𝘦 and definitely recommend it。 I do recommend starting this one when you have time to finish in this one sitting。 I am looking forward to checking out Laura Dean's backlist。 。。。more
Rebecca
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Simply FabulousThis book draws you right in and there is never a let down。 The story is genuinely moving and the mystery keeps you turning the pages。 It is the kind of book you stay up all night to finish。 And then are sorry that there is no more left。 We already wish there was a sequel！ Don’t miss this one。
Lynn
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When Hannah is handed a note that says， “protect her”， she does just that。 Her husband Owen has gone missing， she is left with her stepdaughter Bailey， a teenager with an attitude， and Hannah must find to a way to figure out what just happened。 She is on rocky ground with Bailey， but vows to do whatever it takes to keep her safe。 When the Marshalls and FBI come knocking， and Hannah does not know who to trust， she has one choice and that is to run。 When she finds out that her husband really is no When Hannah is handed a note that says， “protect her”， she does just that。 Her husband Owen has gone missing， she is left with her stepdaughter Bailey， a teenager with an attitude， and Hannah must find to a way to figure out what just happened。 She is on rocky ground with Bailey， but vows to do whatever it takes to keep her safe。 When the Marshalls and FBI come knocking， and Hannah does not know who to trust， she has one choice and that is to run。 When she finds out that her husband really is not who he said he was， she trusts her instincts and gets deeper into the web of deceit。 Will Hannah end up trusting the authorities， or will she turn to the one man who has the power to destroy them but also the power to keep them safe。This was such an amazing story。 I loved the relationship between Hannah and Bailey and how they had to learn to trust each other to find out what really happened to Owen。 As much as the story was about the disappearance of Owen， it was about a relationship between a stepmother and daughter。 There were many surprises along the way as the mystery unravels which I loved。 I could not put this book down。 Laura Dave is a new author for me， but I will definitely be picking up her other novels to read as I adored her writing style。 My thanks to Simon & Schuster Publishing， Netgalley and Laura Dave for an advanced copy of the book to read and review in exchange for my honest opinion。 。。。more
Sara K
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