Rating: 4 stars

This gave me safe haven/sleeping with the enemy vibes; which I loved because I love those books. I actually really enjoyed reading this, it was different, and I didn't actually figure out the plot until quite near the end, so it kept me hooked.

I think it could have gone into a little more detail about 'before' and how the whole situation happened. But I like the twist, it gave a nice detail that separated it from the rest of the books in this genre.

Wow wow wow. Finished in 1 day (albeit lockdown helped!) But what a fab read. Twists to make me gasp out loud! Highly recommended and have already told people to read it! Gripping, brilliant characters and so clever! Read it, thank me later!

A good read as a change from my Psychological thrillers, an excellent well written story with good developed characters and it held my interest throughout.

Thank you to Netgalley and HQ Digital for giving me the opportunity to read this book.

Phew. This book is right up my (deserted) street as I could not put it down, gripping me from the opening pages.. Beth is hurtling across states trying to put as much distance between herself and her violent, abusive excuse for a husband. She has endured countless injuries over the years and she’s had enough, she knows it’s only a matter of time before he kills her. Sabine Hardison from Pine Bluffs, Arkansas like Beth, is reported missing and her husband Jeffrey is Detective Marcus Durand number one suspect. This dark and twisty thriller is told from three perspectives, that of Beth, Jeffrey and Marcus.

I’m not going to pretend that on occasions it’s not tough to read as Beth does describe what happens to her but it’s never gratuitous and plays an integral part of the plot. It’s very well written, it unfolds cleverly and keeps you in suspense throughout. I did figure out part of it but not all, there are still plenty of surprises so it in no way spoils the storyline which continues to keep you on the edge of your seat. In places, it’s so tense it’s like waiting for a tsunami to arrive. Parts of the story make me angry as Beth asks for help and receives none and some people clearly turn a blind eye. The ending is excellent, there’s menace, threat and tension and finally resolution and hope.

Overall, an excellent read and I most certainly want to read more by Kimberly Belle. Highly recommended.

Many thanks to NetGalley and HQ Digital for the book.

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An ok read.
Beth has been planning for this day. A day some people might call any other Wednesday, but Beth prefers to see it as her new beginning—one with a new look, new name and new city. Beth has given her plan significant thought, because one small slip and her violent husband will find her.Sabine Hardison is missing... A couple hundred miles away, Jeffrey returns home from a work trip to find his wife, Sabine, is missing. Wherever she is, she’s taken almost nothing with her. Her abandoned car is the only evidence the police have, and all signs point to foul play.As the police search for leads, the case becomes more and more convoluted. Sabine’s carefully laid plans for her future indicate trouble at home, and a husband who would be better off with her gone. The detective on the case will stop at nothing to find out what happened and bring this missing woman home.
Thanks to NetGalley And HQ Digital for giving me an advance copy.

Wow oh wow!
What an absolutely amazing read, I have devoured this in a matter of hours. I haven't been able to put this one down. It is gripping and keeps you thinking throughout.
I love that this book is told from the multiple points of view of different characters. It really allows the reader to get to know each of them and follow the plot.
This will definitely keep you guessing and I have thought about this one when not reading. There is absolutely no way I could've predicted what was going to take place.
This is my first read by this author. It definitely won't be the last, this is highly deserving of five stars.