Vanessa St. Clair has everything—a dream career, a fairy-tale romance, and a wedding just days away. Life couldn’t be more perfect… until a shadow from her past resurfaces. A tragic accident, a buried secret, and a vow of silence should have stayed in the past. But someone knows what she did, and they want revenge.

From the moment Vanessa receives the first ominous note, the tension tightens like a noose. The blackmailer’s demands escalate, and the once-glamorous world she built begins to crack. As the clock ticks down, she’s caught in a deadly game where trust is a luxury she can’t afford.

C.S. Dodds weaves a gripping, fast-paced thriller filled with deception, suspense, and a sense of impending doom that keeps you turning pages late into the night. Silent Vows is an addictive read, perfect for anyone who loves a mix of psychological tension and high-stakes drama.

Thank you to Cedar Hill Book Group for this advance copy via NetGalley for an honest, voluntary review.

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Enjoyable and easy to follow. Secrets and lies mixed together with a surprising plot twist!
Thank you NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC.

Spoiled daddy's little princess, Vanessa, has been living a lie for 15 years. On the verge of her wedding day, the lie threatens to be revealed and bring down the princess' castle.

This book really kept my interest. But sadly, I guessed the plot twist halfway through the book.

It is a really easy read. It was enjoyable.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the digital ARC.

such a good book! I love the secrets and how they come uncovered, I love the way the suspense and confusion builds. I love the way the plot goes, and how there are so many twists and turns!!! It kept me hooked

Thank you to NetGalley, to the author, and to the publisher for this complimentary ARC in exchange for my honest review!!!

this was a thriller of so much depth. it went deeper and got in the feels all the way through. from start to finish. yep id definitely step this up to a top notch psychological thriller. it had me thinking, then re thinking, then wondering all the while ramping up the angst and intensity both for the main character and the plot.
things slowly unravel for our main character.
one decision a long time ago. one decision and split second reaction changed everything. and might be about to ruin everything.

its such a good portrayal from every level. because what would you do,what would the person out for revenge do. and what is right? what is morally right? and who are we backing here!?
i was so fearful for our main character. her life has started to unravel and shes trying so hard to keep it secret and keep things together.
there is mind control and manipulation going on here with a healthy does of shocking twists and turns along the way.
i was taken along, gripped through every page. its grabs you from the very first chapter when it sets the scene and then doesnt let you go until the end.
i thought it was only ever going to end one way. and i have to admit i didnt know what i felt about this. Right wrong...good bad...what happens when things are just grey. when things spiral when consequences become all that is left?
i was in a thoughts storm by the end of this. sooooo many things going round in my head.
a superb book. brilliant.

Vanessa St Clair is a rich girl, daughter to Simon and Caroline St Clair a very wealthy duo and I do mean wealthy. Vanessa is about to be married to the man of her dreams but as a young teenager, along with two other friends Sabrina and Nick she was caught up n a terrible traffic accident where a man lost his life. Sabrina spent over ten years in jail for this and the St Claire’s vowed to do everything they could to help her in court, but it was not enough, and her life became a nightmare.

Fifteen years on Vanessa’s life is everything a girl could dream about and the envy of many. But someone knows what Vanessa has done, and she is now being blackmailed for $10 million, an amount her family can easily afford. Her father has his security team working hard to find out who is blackmailing his precious little girl, and he is determined to put a stop to this.

Whoever is behind this is very clever and will do everything they can to make sure Vanessa pays for her actions all those years ago and will stop at nothing to ensure her life is ruined.

This is a story about lies, deceit and revenge. A very good psychological thriller that will have you turning the pages at a very fast speed to find out what happens. A quick easy read that I am sure many readers of this genre will highly enjoy.

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for an advanced copy of the book, all opinions expressed are my own.

Silent Vows is a masterfully woven psychological thriller that keeps readers on edge from start to finish. With an intricate plot centered around deception, revenge, and the weight of buried secrets, this novel delivers a compelling exploration of human nature at its most vulnerable—and its most dangerous.

The story kicks off with a tragic accident that results in a fatality, but what seems like a terrible misfortune soon spirals into something much darker. A single lie, told in the heat of the moment, becomes the catalyst for the downfall of a wealthy heiress. As she struggles to maintain control over the narrative, an embittered sibling—armed with a chillingly calculated plan—begins to dismantle her world piece by piece. Just when it seems the scales of justice (or vengeance) are settled, the final twist upends everything, leaving the reader reeling.

One of the novel’s greatest strengths is its psychological depth. The characters are richly developed, each driven by their own desires, fears, and moral compromises. The suspense builds steadily, with the author masterfully revealing just enough at each turn to keep the tension high. The writing is sharp, immersive, and laced with an undercurrent of unease that lingers long after the last page.

What makes Silent Vows truly stand out is its exploration of consequences—both intended and unintended. The way the lie unravels, the meticulous nature of the revenge plot, and the ultimate revelation at the end all come together in a way that feels both shocking and inevitable.

For fans of psychological thrillers that thrive on mind games, manipulation, and high-stakes drama, Silent Vows is a must-read. The twists are clever, the pacing relentless, and the conclusion deeply satisfying.

Definitely a good thriller, kept me on my toes and was a good read. Just when I thought I had it ALL figured out, there was a “twist” thrown into the story that I definitely was not expecting.

I just finish reading silent vows by CS Dodds and i must say it kept me on urge every time. The plot twists are insane. Even the ending was not something I saw coming.
I loved reading it and enjoyed every chapter.
Would recommend this book to anyone who loves a bit thriller, mystery and romance book.

This book is fast paced and very complete, with a satisfying conclusion tying up any loose ends or post script items. The main character is awful and it’s hard not to root for the blackmailers who torment her for much of the book. I enjoyed the many different potential perpetrators and how the author presented their perspectives and relationship to the main character,

Five stars, hands down. I was so entranced with this main character that I couldn't put this down without seeing what happens for her.

How Far Are You Willing to Go for Revenge?! Vanessa St. Clair is on top of her game and on top of the world. She has it all, a dazzling career, a fairytale romance, and a wedding day fast approaching. She’s pinching herself because she can’t believe how happy she is. The daughter of billionaire Simon St. Clair, Vanessa has led a charmed life with the exception of one dark regret. Years ago, a tragic accident left a man dead, a friend imprisoned, and a terrible secret buried. Vanessa vowed never to speak of it again. But secrets have a way of resurfacing! Good book! This book had great suspense, murder, mystery, intriguing, dark past secrets, a sort of who done it and some wild twists! The story was interesting! I definitely recommend reading this book! Thank you NetGalley and the publisher for sharing this book with me!