The Dead List by Jennifer L. Armentrout Purchase on: Amazon, iBooks
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Synopsis:
When Ella is mysteriously attacked on her way home from a party, her entire life changes as she finds herself at the center of an attempted murder investigation.
Ella tries to move on, but her attacker isn't done yet. He shows himself in the form of horrifying signs and symbols: a clown mask strewn on her bed, a dead bird in her backpack, a shadow moving past her window in the night. And as the weeks pass, it turns out that Ella isn't the only one being tormented.
With the help of an old flame, Jensen Carver, and her friends and family, Ella tries to attain some sense of normalcy, but she can't seem to shake the feeling that there's a dark pattern hidden in the killer's every move. Suddenly, even those in her innermost circle seem suspicious. In her seemingly safe West Virginia town, Ella starts to wonder who she can trust.
Review:
If you adore the movie Scream, but always wanted something a little deeper, then definitely add this one to your tbr! From that first chapter I was pulled in, and this story held me in the palm of its hand. I screamed, I gasped, and the audio completely captivated me. This is a must read if you enjoy young adult mystery and thrillers, and to be kept guessing!
“We are not together.”
“Aren’t we?”
My breath caught as his hand slid up, skating over my ribs, leaving a trail of fire in its wake.
Jensen’s deep, low chuckle traveled across my throat. “After this morning, we are most definitely together. We just haven’t worked out the specifics of our together-ness.”
“Together-ness is not a word.”
“Now it is.” His hand slipped away from the door to cradle my cheek. He tipped my head back, and I thought my heart would burst from my chest.
One of my favorite things, besides the characters, was that this book kept me on my toes. So, stick with your gut as you watch everything unfold. Because there’s a twist that will leave your reeling while second guessing everything! And while you’re taken on this twisted path, the characters come alive! Elle was so easy to adore. Her thoughts made me want to be friends with her and I loved that Jensen was back in her life. I saw him as nothing but light and goodness, and I kept my fingers crossed I was right about that! As you’ll slowly see, we don’t have the whole picture of their past. But as things are revealed to us in pieces, and we dive deeper into this story, I was completely hooked! I can’t recommend this one enough!
Till Death by Jennifer L. Armentrout Purchase on: Amazon, iBooks
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Synopsis:
In New York Times bestselling author Jennifer L. Armentrout’s gripping new novel, a young woman comes home to reclaim her life—even as a murderer plots to end it. . .
It’s been ten years since Sasha Keaton left her West Virginia hometown . . . since she escaped the twisted serial killer known as the Groom. Returning to help run her family inn means being whole again, except for one missing piece. The piece that falls into place when Sasha’s threatened—and FBI agent Cole Landis vows to protect her the way he couldn’t a decade ago.
First one woman disappears; then another, and all the while, disturbing calling cards are left for the sole survivor of the Groom’s reign of terror. Cole’s never forgiven himself for not being there when Sasha was taken, but he intends to make up for it now . . . because under the quirky sexiness Cole first fell for is a steely strength that only makes him love Sasha more.
But someone is watching. Waiting. And Sasha’s first mistake could be her last.
Review:
This adult romance thriller was impossible to put down! While listening to this story, I had chills and kept looking around corners when walking back to my car in the dark, eeps. Sasha was kidnapped by a serial killer 10 years ago. Now that she’s back home, to help her mom with their inn, things kept happening. And each time, the ante was upped to another level. It left not only Sasha, but me, questioning what was going on. The serial killer who still tormented her dreams was dead. Yet the similarities were creepy and terrifying.
“People don’t get second chances often, Sasha, but we got one, and I’m not going to let that pass us by.”
I could have easily binged this book in a day, if life didn’t get in the way. Sasha was likeable and I adored her bestie, Miranda. Her family and small town were adorable. And with Cole being back in her life, I was a swoony mess. The steam in this story was wonderfully done and while I guessed who the person was, I kept changing my opinion. Because the way the story unfolded placed doubt in my mind, it was brilliantly done. If you’re looking for a story that will keep you entertained, guessing, and has a second chance romance that will have you falling in love, then definitely add this one to your tbr! Plus, the HEA that looked into the future was everything!
I have yet to read The Dead List even though it has been on my TBR for *years.* But I did read Till Death several years ago and really enjoyed it. I really liked JLA’s brand of romantic suspense. There were several red herrings that kept me guessing!