Dying to Meet You by Sarina Bowen Purchase on: Amazon, iBooks
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Synopsis:
From the author of The Five Year Lie comes a new twisty thriller that probes how well we actually know the men in our lives.
In this gripping psychological thriller, Rowan Gallagher is a devoted single mother and a talented architect with a high-profile commission restoring an historic mansion for the most powerful family in Maine. But inside, she’s a mess. She knows that stalking her ex’s avatar all over Portland on her phone isn't the healthiest way to heal from their breakup. But she’s out of ice cream and she's sick of romcoms.
Watching his every move is both fascinating and infuriating. He's dining out while she's wallowing on the couch. The last straw comes when he parks in their favorite spot on the waterfront. In a weak moment, she leashes the dog and sets off to see who else is in his car.
Instead of catching her ex in a kiss, Rowan becomes the first witness to his murder―and the primary suspect.
But in a deadly twist of secrets and lies, Rowan discovers the dead man was stalking her too, gathering intimate details about her job and her past.
Wrongfully accused and struggling to clear her name, Rowan finds herself spiraling into the shadowy plot that killed him.
Will she be the next to die?
Review:
Dying to Meet You was a thrilling ride from start to finish! This book kept me guessing, and I was absolutely terrified for Rowan as the story unfolded. With secrets swirling, a murderer on the loose, and a historical mansion that had lots of secrets, this story kept me entertained and intrigued with what would happen next. I loved how the romance was woven into the story, and the family aspects too! It wrapped up with a climatic bang, and how that final chapter panned out for Rowan plus a peek into something else made me so happy. The audiobook was fabulous, so if you’re looking for a fun thriller, I definitely recommend giving this one a try!
Rootbound by Tarah DeWitt Purchase on: Amazon, iBooks
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Synopsis:
You really can't go home again.
Tait Logan is proud of the life she’s built for herself. Despite her world-shattering divorce, not having any genuine connections with other humans apart from her sister Ava, and the fact that the remainder of her family is estranged from her life, she’s happy…happy-adjacent, at least. She’s rebuilt herself through her photography; her dream career, the one thing she does still have. When that career contracts her to do an assignment on her estranged family's home, Logan Range—a now famous ranch functioning as the setting for a popular TV show—she’s left with no choice but to agree. It’s only a six-week assignment, after all. She has no plans to set down roots, or get to know the family that, seemingly, has had no interest in a relationship with her since her parents' divorce when she was seven.
Henry Marcum is a cowboy who has dedicated his life to the Logan family and to their ranch. He owes them for raising him, rescuing him, and giving him purpose… He also owes them for every hardship he’s inadvertently brought their way. So, when Tait Logan shows up after 20 years of near total silence, he takes it upon himself to protect the people he knows and loves.
It’s a rocky start when Tait and Henry first collide; he is naturally wary of her intentions, and she is more than perturbed by their literal collision - which results in her broken camera, during her first night on location, no less. But as the pair get to know each other better, they’re thrown off balance time and time again by their growing feelings, and by the story of the Logan family as it becomes increasingly less clear from their perspectives.
Set in the mountains and valleys of Idaho on a rustic ranch, Rootbound is a steamy romance with a warm country feel that touches upon family, heartbreak, and whether the potential for disaster is worth the risk that accompanies love.
Review:
Rootbound was a story that will crawl into your heart and leave a mark. Tarah DeWitt just has a way of writing characters that stand out in your mind, and you can easily get lost in their journey. I loved following along with Tait as she discovered herself and so much more. While watching her slowly connect with family was beautiful, seeing a friendship form between her and Henry had me obsessed. It was slow and gradual, both had their guard up, but it made me so happy to see how it all panned out. It was impossible not to cry with that ending. I loved the insight, and it left the hugest smile on my face. If you’re looking for a standalone that is steamy and heartfelt, I can’t recommend Rootbound enough!
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