Every Breath You Take by Miranda Rijks is another five star read from this never to be missed author.

Eva's husband Samuel has gone missing following a night out with friends. Their marriage has always been strong, so Eva knows that her husband would never leave willingly and suspects that he has met with foul play as that is surely the only explanation. That is, until a message arrives from Samuel telling her that he has left to be with his lover and will soon be in touch, leaving a devastated Eva to make sense of it all, until things take another terrifying turn.

Told from the alternating perspectives of 'The Wife' and 'The Lover ', this is a suspenseful, adrenaline-fuelled tale that will virtually propel you through the pages.

Many thanks to NetGalley and Inkubator Books for an ARC.

Started reading this title and still couldn’t put it down. I did not finish yet but I can tell this one is one of those mystery thriller books to keep you on the edge of your sit. Amazing plot, beautifully written. I am loving it!

What did I just read? Eva’s husband is missing. And now she is being threatened. About midway, I thought, oh good, that explains it, but then the plot took another sharp turn! This is a fast paced, high tension thriller. I will always read Miranda Rijks’ books, they keep your jaw dropping wide open over and over. A must read!! Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for allowing me to read this advanced copy.

This book was wild! I felt like I was losing my mind right alongside Eva. I shook my head and protested throughout this entire story at her blind willingness to just go along with the kidnapper's requests. Sorry not sorry, but I wouldn't do any of those things, especially without proof of life. I wanted to scream at her to just stop and go the police. The gaslighting by her friends and family really ticked me off, too. I literally felt like I was having a mental breakdown. I thought for sure I had it all figured out, but the reveals were like huge slaps to the face. I definitely did not see that coming! This book was crazy, and I would definitely recommend! 

Thank you to the author, Inkubator Books, and NetGalley for granting me digital access in exchange for my honest review!

Miranda Rijks’ latest thriller comes out in July 2024 and I was lucky enough to grab a copy from NetGalley and the publisher. I could not keep up with this book. So much detail, twists and turns all over the place. Loved it!!!! I love ALL her books!!! Just a fantastic thriller writer!

I have read a handful of books by this author, and I usually love them so much. This one wasn't quite as gripping for me. It was still interesting, and I read it in just a few hours, but it didn't give me the rush that I'm used to when I read her books. Overall I did enjoy it, and I will continue to read and recommend her!

Wow! Miranda Rijks, once again, writes a jaw dropping psychological thriller that will leave you on the edge of your seat. I have read every one of Rijks books, and this has to be one of her best to date.
This book has it all: secrets, lies, and betrayal in the worst way. Clear your schedule for this fast paced page turner!!

𝐀𝐢𝐫 𝐡𝐢𝐭𝐬 𝐦𝐲 𝐟𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐈 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐚 𝐟𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐫 𝐯𝐨𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐬𝐚𝐲, 𝐣𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐡𝐞𝐫. 𝐁𝐮𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐈 𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐜𝐢𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐦𝐲 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐬 𝐛𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐤.

I have read and loved all of Miranda's thrillers, but this one is her juiciest and most jaw dropping yet!

Eva and Samuel have a great marriage. So when he goes silent during a night out with the boys, she doesn't think anything of it. When he's not home in the morning, however, she's concerned. After several frantic hours, she receives a text from him stating that he's fallen in love with someone else and will contact her in a few days regarding the kids. Stunned doesn't even begin to describe how Eva feels, but then the situation turns darker.

She receives a photo of Samuel with a knife to his neck and a demand: 𝒅𝒐 𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒚𝒕𝒉𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒐𝒏 𝒎𝒚 𝒃𝒖𝒄𝒌𝒆𝒕 𝒍𝒊𝒔𝒕 𝒐𝒓 𝒉𝒆 𝒘𝒊𝒍𝒍 𝒅𝒊𝒆. Eva finds herself at the mercy of whoever is behind the screen as the demands become more and more bizarre. Who is behind this madness? Is someone in her inner circle laughing behind her back as they execute the worst betrayal a friend is capable of? Has she been targeted by a stranger or someone from her past?

Told from alternating points of view, The Wife and The Lover, when that twist hit, it was wholly unexpected, and I had to read a few lines twice to be sure. And just when I thought I had everything figured out, she got me again. Well played! Thank you so much to Inkubator Books for the early copy. This title will publish July 14, 2024.

EVERY BREATH YOU TAKE by Miranda Rijks
⭐️ rating: 7/10

read if you like:
🕵🏻 kidnapping
🏡 family dramas
💨 quick read thrillers

summary:
I binged this right after Freida McFadden’s new book, and for fans of her style, this book is for you! It’s about Eva and Samuel, a seemingly happy couple, living with their two children when Samuel goes missing after a night out with friends. Eva quickly discovers that he has been kidnapped by someone determined to do everything in their power to split the couple up. They communicate with Eva through Snapchat, delivering several “dares” that Eva has to complete in order for Samuel to live. While everyone around her is increasingly concerned about her erratic behavior, Eva is fighting for her husbands life while wondering — where is he, and who is he with?

The book alternates POV’s between Eva’s and the kidnappers, and moves quickly. I was a little creeped out by the kidnappers story, but I guess that’s the point? It’s hard to say a lot without spoiling anything, but I will say it was hard to see Eva get gaslit by all her friends and family while she refuses to tell them what’s going on with Samuel. They all assume she’s going crazy and no one bothers to give her the benefit of the doubt, which is frustrating to watch. The big reveal takes place halfway through the book, which is nice, and then there is a HUGE curveball at the end.

If you like quick reads with a shock factor, check out EVERY BREATH YOU TAKE. Thanks to Inkubator Books and Net Galley for the advanced copy. You can read this for yourself when it releases on July 14!

What a brilliant book this is, I think this has to be Miranda's best yet and I have read quite a few.

The storyline was exciting with great characters, a twisty read that kept me on the edge of my seat throughout. I had to stay up until midnight to finish it and what can I say about the fantastic ending, just brilliant with everything brought to a satisfactory conclusion.

Thank you to Netgalley and Inkubator Books for this ARC which has to be another of one of my top ten reads for 2024.

Wow! Did not see that coming.
A crazy story with a crazy twist.

Great character build up and definitely one that will keep you interested in the storyline.

I’m so happy I stumbled across this author. She is a master storyteller and you will be happy you read her books.

Thank you NetGalley and Inkubator Books for the eARC.
This was a knuckle bitter, tense and full.of surprises, with interesting characters. It's written alternatively by the wife and the lover and that works really well. Everyone thinks the poor wife is in need of a psychiatrist, but surely she's entitled to be super upset by having her loving husband end their marriage (by text!) to tell her he's met someone else and disappears.
Good read with quite a shocking twist.

Wow what a read! I am a big fan of Miranda Rijks and this did not disappoint.
Eva's husband is kidnapped and she is forced into never ending ridiculous stunts. Unable to allow the police or friends to help her i just kept thinking what the hell would i do in her position?
I read this far to quickly but i was sucked into the story from the start.
The ending was not what i expected at all.
My thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for my advanced copy.
This gets a huge five stars from me.

What a great thriller! I’m glad I got to read it. I’ll definitely recommend it to my fellow bookish friends!

Eva's husband, Samuel disappears after a night out with his friends.
She gets a text saying that he has met someone else, but she cannot believe it.
Then she gets texts saying that she has to complete a 'bucket list'.
She is desperate to save her husband from whoever has him.

I am a huge fan of Miranda Rijks books, and this one did not disappoint.
It was taut, and twisty and extremely suspenseful.
I recommend.

Thanks to Netgalley and Inkubator Books for the opportunity to read this book.

Oh Holy Moses! Miranda Rijks knocks this one clean out of the park! So many fascinating levels in the story. The characters were so well done, I loved or love to hate each one of them. Packed with tension, twists and fabulous reveals. I’m just so disappointed the book had to end. Wish I could give it more than 5 stars. Do not let this gem pass you by.
Thank you NetGalley and Miranda Rijks for the opportunity to read and review this book.

Has her husband really left her? Or is someone playing a deadly game? When Eva’s husband Samuel doesn’t come home from a boys’ night out, she thinks he’s sleeping off his hangover at a friend’s house. So she waits. And waits... Eventually, he sends her a text , he’s met someone else and needs a few days to get his head together. Eva is devastated. How could he do this? How could he do it to their children? She’d thought her marriage was rock solid. She tries to go on with her life as best she can. But then things take a truly bizarre turn! Good book!! When I saw this author I was like heck yeah!! This book was definitely worth reading! It had suspense, intrigue, murder, mystery, revenge, a crazy who done it and a few twists and turns! I was confused a bit with a character at times was it a girl or a boy??!! I highly recommend reading this book! Thank you NetGalley and the publisher for sharing this book with me!

When Eva's husband Samuel doesn't come home after a night out with friends she's not too worried,just assumes that he's gone home with one of them after a heavy night. When she receives a text from him saying that he's met someone else she definitely does worry,then panics when she receives a further message showing a picture of him with a knife held to his neck. The sender tells Eva that if she doesn't follow their demands Samuel will die, if she reports the situation to the police he will die.
With ever more demanding and bizarre demands being made on her Eva's friends and family fear for her sanity,exactly what Samuel's captor is hoping.

A twisty and entertaining story,the ending will catch most readers napping. A quick and easy read that I read cover to cover in a few hours.

I have read several novels by Rijks, and loved them, BUT this is her best yet.

Eva’s family is tested when she gets a text message. Her husband Samuel went out late last night and did not show up by morning. This is very unusual for him. The message appears to be from a kidnapper and wants her to complete a bucket list to save her husband and children.

I love how this novel has alternating chapters with The Wife & The Lover. So many possibilities for the reasoning behind the kidnapping. After all, Eva is rich and her husband business is thriving.

The bucket list is very strange. It’s not your typical bucket list, which of course had me mind spinning at that the bizarre request.

This one will have you guessing the motives behind the abduction down to the last chapter.

If you looking for a crazy plot which will have you reading late past bedtime, THIS is the novel

Thank you Inkubator Books for the gifted eARC.

Thoroughly enjoyed this, the pacing was good, main character's increasing stress and disorientation was palpable, and the other POV chapters were pretty fascinating. Made me gag at one point, and a few gasps. Can't really think what more to say without spoilers. Will very definitely be checking out more by this author, always nice to find a new thriller writer I enjoy, with plenty of back catalogue!