Catherine Bybee at her best. A gripping tale, the most recent in the First Wives series. This book has a very different storyline with twists and turns as it progresses. Fascinating characters and a romance threaded through. A must for fans of this genre. Although part of a series where it was great to welcome back ‘old friends’, this book could also be read standalone. I can almost guarantee that any reader doing this would want to follow on by reading the earlier books.

Holy PTSD. Was she mugged? An abusive husband?

Omigod, Leslie. I'm so sorry

Attagirl. See, stalker-y Liam, she didn't need you.

Yeesh, her mother is a piece of work.

I'm with Avery. Whoa there, Shannon. Marriage will happen eventually.

She used to be slutty, apparently.

Haha!

Leaving her phone at home was stupid.

Whoa, fancy. He will never be able to fly coach again.

Wow, how much did six orchids cost him?

Did she remember something about her attacker's tattoos?

These college students are great, and very talented.

How does she know which clubs to visit?

For the love of Pete. She's acting like a big baby. All her friends want to do is help.

Sasha might be scary, but she's good people.

I honestly don't know what she should do. The kid didn't know what he was doing.

Go get 'em. Sheldon. Give that desk what-for.

Good for you, Brenda.

Oy, Adeline.

I lost another night of sleep when this book popped up on my Netgalley approval list!!!! But then, I always lose sleep when a new Catherine Bybee book is released because I just can't put her books down.

Book three in the First Wives Club, Chasing Shadows, deals with ex-wife Avery Grant. In the book 2, we saw her viciously attacked and left for dead. It's a year later and rich party girl Avery has undergone some changes - and more than just the new nose she was given after the the attack.

A disciple of Krav Maga now, Avery is one beautiful bad ass woman and no one is ever going to hurt her again. She's always protected her heart but now she protects her body as well. Enter LIam, a contractor with a heart of gold, abs of steel and resolve of concrete. He's not going to let the best thing that's ever come into his life - Avery - go, despite her prickly ways.

Avery's memory of the attack has been absent for this past year, but when snippets of it come back, she is determined to ensure the man responsible is punished. Going back to the scene of the crime puts her in danger, and the ex-wives and Liam are having none of it.

As I said, I read this book in one sitting because it was unput-downable! Thanks to Netgalley and Montlake for allowing me a sneak peak. 5 uber-worthy stars from me and I wish I could give it more! Can't wait for the next installment!!!