Callie Parker cannot believe her luck when former movie star Duncan Stone asks her on a date. After a whirlwind romance, he asks her to move in with him and without a second thought she agrees. Unfortunately, hindsight is 20/20. Isolated from her friends and family, she discovers that Duncan is no Prince Charming and realizes that she needs to escape him.

While this book did not necessarily bring anything new to the psychological/domestic thriller genre, I can easily say it was a page-turner that engaged me from start to finish. I could feel the tension ramping up as the book progressed, often making me uneasy, waiting for something bad to happen. The gaslighting and cruelty Callie endured made me so angry. Keri Beevis did a great job writing Callie’s wavering emotions making it easy for me understand her mindset.

There is another mystery within the story that I thought I had figured out, but as it turns out, I had it all wrong. Keri Beevis is a new-to-me author, but I will definitely be checking out her backlog of books after enjoying this one.

My thanks to Boldwood Books and Netgalley for my ARC in exchange for my honest opinion. Pub date: 4/2/24.

I thought I had read books by Keri Beevis before but when I looked at my Goodreads profile, I have not so I look forward to reading more by her. This was a suspenseful page turner that I could not put down and kept me way up too late reading into the night. Duncan Stone drove me crazy because of his narcissistic ways. I see I am in the minority with my 3 stars but I didn’t find it over the top like I do when I rate 4-5 star books. Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for this early release in exchange for my honest review. To be published April 2, 2024.

Wow! This is such a dark and twisted story of abuse, it was a rollercoaster of emotions to read . A well written story line on such a sensitive subject. Well Done Keri

**Alert** There is quite a bit of both physical and mental abuse mentioned in this story.

A classic tale of coercion and bullying in the story with a murder too which is well written and very descriptive and although this may not be to everyone's taste, highlights what happens to many women and men who are in an abusive relationship - reality is at times harsher than fiction. There is a great twist towards the end which I didn't see coming and added an extra layer to the plot. Really enjoyed reading this book.

Thanks to Netgalley and Boldwood books for the ARC to review.

This is the 22 book I have read this year and it’s the best one I have read so far.

It highlights domestic abuse which could be a trigger for a lot of people but it also highlights the fact that “well known, nice people” can be monsters in disguise.

This is the 22 book I have read this year and it’s the best one I have read so far.

It highlights domestic abuse which could be a trigger for a lot of people but it also highlights the fact that “well known, nice people” can be monsters in disguise.

Super tense and chilling! Callie’s friends and family are really impressed and a bit in awe when she bags herself a celebrity boyfriend and on the surface, her life with Duncan looks idyllic. The reality couldn’t be more different and Duncan’s controlling behaviour gave me chills. Callie knows that she needs to escape, but Duncan is always one step ahead of her and she can’t see a way out.

A tense and thrilling, fast-paced game of cat and mouse ensues, and Callie has to really question who she can trust, hoping that she isn’t about to put her faith in the wrong person.

Absolutely brilliant and a fabulous conclusion - I love a good dose of karma.

5 ⭐️ Thanks to Netgalley, Keri Beevis and Boldwood for an ARC in return for an honest review.

Duncan Stine is one of the country's most qualified lone rangers, and he needs to require me, Callie Parker, on a date. At to begin with, I'm astounded and complimented, the envy of my companions. At that point, when our hurricane sentiment heightens, he inquires me to move in with him, it's like a dream come genuine. But as I get to know my modern boyfriend, my fable turns into a bad dream. Duncan is no Sovereign Charming. He is the Fallen angel. Confined from my companions and family, observed day and night, a detainee of my claim life, I know in the event that I'm attending to survive, I got to escape.

Duncan Stone is wealthy, charming, good looking, and he's one of the country's most qualified single men. Callie Parker is stunned when he inquires her out on a date. It's not long some time recently Duncan inquires Ellie to move in with him. And that's when Duncan changes. He's not the kind and adoring man she thought she knew. He's presently manipulative and controlling. The pressure mounts as Callie figures it out she has to escape.

The pace is quick in this bent examined. I did not need to put this book down. I was snared by the conclusion of the primary chapter. The characters are well-developed. The plot falters between the presently and after that arrange. The anticipation builds with each turn of the page.

A domestic thriller full of twists. I love these type of books but always feel so frightened for the FMC's stuck in these types of situations. This one is especially frightening considering Duncan is a very handsome, charismatic celebrity. Like who would believe her that he is not like that at home? I was completely engrossed in this story and I am happy with the ending. I did get some "Sleeping With The Enemy" vibes from this book. but that was great since I love that movie.

Thank you NetGalley, Boldwood Books and Keri Beevis for a copy of the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Duncan Stine is one of the country's most eligible bachelors, and he wants to take me, Callie Parker, on a date. At first, I'm surprised and flattered, the envy of my friends. Then, when our whirlwind romance escalates, he asks me to move in with him, it's like a dream come true. But as I get to know my new boyfriend, my fairytale turns into a nightmare. Duncan is no Prince Charming. He is the Devil. Isolated from my friends and family, watched day and night, a prisoner of my own life, I know if I'm going to survive, I need to escape.

Duncan Stone is rich, charming, handsome, and he's one of the country's most eligible bachelors. Callie Parker is shocked when he asks her out on a date. It's not long before Duncan asks Ellie to move in with him. And that's when Duncan changes. He's no longer the kind and loving man she thought she knew. He's now manipulative and controlling. The tension mounts as Callie realises she needs to escape.

The pace is fast in this twisted read. I did not want to put this book down. I was hooked by the end of the first chapter. The characters are well-developed. The plot wavers between the now and then format. The suspense builds with every turn of the page.

Published 2nd April

I can’t say that I was riveted regarding this story line. It is a domestic thriller where the main protagonist is a narcissistic star named Duncan Stone. From the first moment Callie meets Duncan in her workplace she is absolutely captivated and infatuated by his good looks and charm, she feels flattered that he singles her out and has always looked for security in her relationships which she finds has always been lacking.

Callie is not overly close to her family, she recently lost her mother to cancer and her father, a top-notch surgeon remarried two years after her mother’s death. She also has a sister Phoebe, but they are not overly close. Her best friend Laurel is always there for her, and she is very attached to her dog Chester. Four months after meeting Duncan, he asks her to move in with him and she immediately accepts his offer.

With all due respect to the author it was at this point I could predict what was going to happen for the rest of the book and I was not far from wrong. I did not know the exact details, but I knew how it would all play out and it felt like a script I had read many times before, there were no major surprises regarding the storyline, and I found myself wanting to skim the pages. I did read right to the end but I after I felt like the time I had spent could have been better utilized.

Thank you to Netgalley, the author and publisher for an advanced copy in exchange for an honest review.

4.5 stars rounded up to 5

Another great book under her belt, Beevis is slowly but surely becoming one of my favourite thriller authors.

This book is a brilliant telling on how domestic abuse starts and evolves in a relationship. It is a very difficult read, especially if you have been through it yourself so be warned as there are a lot of graphic scenes that make your skin crawl. I could feel the desperation, surrender and isolation in everything Callie said and did, and I was so happy when she finally managed to escape...

And I absolutely loved the ending! The resolution was tense, intense and frankly quite scary, and I read it holding my breath.

I will definitely be recommending this to everyone!

Thank you NetGalley and Boldwoods for an arc in exchange for an honest review.

Wow , I almost had to give up with this book half way through having been through abuse myself. It was an extremely harrowing read to say the least . Having said that it was a great book full of tension and a great ending. I love this woman’s books and this doesn’t disappoint. Definitely 5 stars from me and I would recommend

Wow! Wow! Wow! This is one dark and twisty story yet sadly it's utterly believable. I could not put it down.

Nowhere to Hide is Callie's tale. She meets Duncan Stone - a well known actor - and their relationship powers along quickly. He's controlling and Callie is soon caught up totally dependent and trapped with seemingly no way out. Until she runs into an old friend and they plot her escape.

Great characters, twists and turns and loads of drama and emotion. I loved it.

This was a tad difficult to finish due to the domestic violence but I should’ve read more into the description. Overall it’s a great book.

To the world, Duncan Stone is charming, handsome, a celebrity, a retired actor now turned philanthropist. To Callie Parker he is a bully, tormentor and abuser.

Callie first meets Duncan when the agency she works for signs him up as a client. Duncan’s gaze soon focuses on Callie, singling her out at a work event, then showering her with flowers and taking her to the best restaurants where he is given special treatment, bestowed his favourite table and know to all of the staff. Callie is overwhelmed by it all and is swept off her feet.

As their relationship rapidly develops, Duncan is keen for Callie to move into his beautiful country mansion. Duncan’s controlling behaviour starts to immerge and initially it makes Callie feel cared for and special, he seems to have such a keen interest in the minutia of her life. However, Callie’s perception of Duncan starts to change as his behaviour exhibits signs of being controlling and he exposes his true personality. His cruelty is taken to another level when Callie doesn’t behave in the way Duncan expects of her and starts to deal out punishment.

Callie becomes a shadow of her former self, jumping at the slightest noise; she is in constant fear of this appalling man, suffering mental and physical abuse. Despite Duncan’s threat to kill her if she ever left him, Callie knows that’s what she must do to survive. She plots a way to escape, though it’s made virtually impossible as she is constantly being watched by Duncan and his body guard. With the help of an old friend, Callie escapes to the deep Norfolk countryside, taking refuge in a small cottage on an expansive estate. She should feel safe here and although Callie slowly starts to regain her previously confident personality, this is soon thwarted, but Callie doesn’t know if this is just a throwback to her oppressive past or whether that past has caught up with her.

Due to the subject matter, I found this an uncomfortable read, although this no way reflects the first-class standard of Keri’s writing. The abuse that Callie suffers is brutally horrific and Keri’s style of writing is exceptionally descriptive, which makes the plot and the images it creates particularly real. Having said that, I was totally gripped reading this book, I absolutely loved it. Keri has written another fantastic book here which yet again proves what a brilliant author she is.

Thought I would really enjoy this book but the cat and mouse element, along with the domestic violence had me more on edge, rather than on the edge of my seat, sadly.

Thank you to the Publisher and NetGalley for this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

A fast paced psychological thriller. I found this book very suspenseful, tense and at times heartbreaking. The domestic violence scenes are absolutely brutal. An absolute page turner that is gripping from the beginning. The story has a cat and mouse element to it.
Enjoyed the 'then' and 'now' aspect of the book.

Callie meets Duncan Stone at her job, retired film star, charity entrepreneur and drop-dead gorgeous bachelor...and he wants to take her out! After a whirlwind romance she moves to his country mansion, far from her friends and family... it's romantic right? Just like when he tells her what to wear, and the cameras are just for security aren't they? He's keeping her safe, that's why his security guard follows her whenever she goes out, he's just looking after her isn't he? It makes sense that if she steps out of line...she should be punished shouldn't she? But there's no excuses if he tries to hurt her dog...and Callie is starting to think she needs to get away, even if it kills her...

This book is fantastic, couldn't put it down although I must admit I've been completely stressed out by the entire thing! The characters are brilliant, well developed and I definitely got a sense of hating or loving them.

Obvious trigger warning for domestic violence.

This is my first Keri Beevis book and it definitely won't be my last.

Review also posted to Goodreads but unable to link account.

First let me start with this being my first read by this author and Ibwas not disappointed. The book was good from start to end. Fillied with lots of twist and at times having you on the edge of your seat!