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I hate bashing free books. This was THE worst book I read in I hated this MC more than I have hated This is one of those rare instances that I have no pictures to come to my aid- No visual flashes have come to mind to help me sort out this review The difference is he knew he was THE bad guy- This chick for all her moaning and groaning was meant to be sympathetic This girl was dumb When I can't be bothered to make an effort- that says it all.

View all 42 comments. Oct 28, Melissa rated it it was amazing Recommends it for: I adore psychological thrillers when they are done well. I LOVE being surprised by awesome twists and turns! I recognised the authors name and realised that Kathryn Croft also wrote The Stranger Within , which I read earlier this year and thought was fantastic, so I was very excited to read this one. Leah is a bit of a hermit.

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She lives alone and doesn't have any friends. She lives the way she does because of an event in her past. Something that she did when she was younger that she cant escape from. So she has lived her life quietly with guilt and in shame of her actions. Living a mundane existence, she believes that her past may finally be behind her as she takes the plunge and reaches out to make a romantic connection with somebody, something she hasn't done for a very long time. However, her past quickly catches up with her when she begins to receive messages and is tormented by somebody who doesn't want her to forget Masterfully woven together into an absolutely fantastic story.

It got me totally hooked from the start. I was completely intrigued. We don't know much about Leah's past, and slowly start to get glimpses of it every few chapters as the story progresses until the truth comes out. And then just when you think that you have all the excitement that the book has to offer, BAM another twist and you are left shell shocked! It had a bit of a more mature, non-slasher "I know what you did last summer" vibe which was fantastic! I was absolutely sucked in and couldn't get enough of this book! The characters were fantastic! Leah was the star of the book obviously. As we begin to get an understanding of her character and personality, why she is the way, she is she is extremely likeable despite her flaws.

You find yourself caring about what is happening to her even though you have no idea what she was previously involved in. The other characters in the book were fantastic! Both in the past and present. There were not too many characters either which I enjoyed. I find I tend to read so fast that I often forget who is who, so she made it easy for me! Especially because I read this book so quickly because I was totally hooked! I loved the way this book was written. It went back and forth to Leah's past and present so naturally. Her writing style is superb. I see it being compared to "gone girl" Everything is being compared to that bloody book!

I think this was far superior. I also think it would make a fantastic movie! Would I recommend it? Many thanks to Kathryn Croft via NetGalley for a copy in exchange for my honest review.

And also a massive thanks to all my GoodReads friends who kept recommending it to me! For more reviews visit my blog www. View all 36 comments. Sep 05, Elyse rated it it was amazing Shelves: For years Leah had punished herself by barely living a life. When the time came that Leah wanted to set herself free, it was being snatched away from her.

Somebody was stalking Leah? A literary suspense novel that plays games with your mind!!!!! There are many psychological mystery stories that keep you turning pages Would I say it's perfect? Yet, I sure think it's one of the better books of this type! I'm starti For years Leah had punished herself by barely living a life.

I'm starting to think it's a little funny how much we've read book promotions - and readers expressing The term has been used so much now We have Children's books, Teen books, non-fiction, fiction, thrillers, Mystery, science, history, Art, etc Regardless - Would I consider this book in the new "Gone Girl", category?

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In each one of these books 'the questions' and the mystery — psychological suspense- whether it's earth shattering suspense, or simply a desire to complete the puzzle-- It's the Questions in the readers mind, that keeps one turning those pages! Kathryn Croft delivers the suspense View all 23 comments.

Aug 27, sue rated it it was amazing Shelves: This is one amazing read. What a journey I have been on with Leah Mills. Leah Mills is now a young woman living with an horrendous burden of a past she was involved in when younger. A boyfriend she once had. Adam the lad with the "attitude" who came across to me as the 'poor little rich kid' who endeared himself to Leah.

Then there was her friend and her boyfriend. Coming up to date in present time, we have Leah who is living in a little flat, with her books as her friends and her little job This is one amazing read. Coming up to date in present time, we have Leah who is living in a little flat, with her books as her friends and her little job at the library which is her sole main 'outlet' called Life, her Life, Leah's life We go back and forth in time and present, at first I was wondering what was happening, then once I got the gist of how this author was working this story, I relaxed and got 'right into it' hook, line and sinker.

This has enough twists in it, it can tie you up in knots. All the way through, we have questions, so many questions going around in our heads, this author was very clever to lead right up to the end revealing all. Why is Leah living a lonely life away from her friends and her Mother 2. Why doesn't she have any friends anymore 3. WHAT the hell happened Why is everything going wrong in her life?

What happened to her friends? I was saying these words so many times throughout reading this, "what's going on" "what happened" "who happened" Oh she certainly made it with it. Oh yes and with another punch toward the end for good measure. This was an awesome book to read. It well deserves top stars and certainly a book I would recommend and purchase for others who like books such as this. Tense Anxious Breath taking moments. Dec 04, Chelsea Humphrey rated it really liked it Shelves: Thank you Netgalley for my copy!

This is my first book by Kathryn Croft and I am looking forward to reading another by her! This was an exciting read that had me flipping the pages as fast as possible. This was also another "kept me up all night" I really have got to stop that. Not conducive to parenting small children!!! Leah has a secret she would like to keep buried in her past.

She's a loner and has no friends. She believes that living low will keep her past in the past and let her glide Thank you Netgalley for my copy! She believes that living low will keep her past in the past and let her glide by in life without being noticed. This all changes when she takes a chance romantically and her life is turned upside down.

Someone wants her to keep remembering And keep feeling guilty. I really enjoyed how we are fed little pieces of the story at a time; this kept me hooked and hence the "just one more chapter" that led me to finishing the book. This book was twisty and kept me guessing. The characters were well developed and I found myself caring about Leah and hoping her big secret wasn't anything too bad.

I would highly recommend this book to those who love a true psychological thriller. View all 10 comments. Sep 07, Sue rated it it was amazing Shelves: I have to admit I did not believe it was going to be as good as it was, and I saw I was in for a real treat! Leah loves her solitude and lives a reclusive isolated life, working as a librarian, surrounding herself literally with books in her flat, to fill her life.

But why is she so afraid to live, afraid of the past? What happened to make her like this? My heart went out to her…that someone could be so sad and lonely. We then see Leah attempting to start to build a social life and make connections with single men via the internet. Not exactly a great idea! The story is told in the first person, and the chapters jump between the present and the past.

This process works well in the book, as it allows the reader to try to gain an understanding of What Happened? Details are disclosed on a need to know basis, and raise the thrill level. But now things are different. She had received a card, threatening emails, with links to the past. Someone is trying to destroy her life…but WHO could she trust! Someone was stalking her! As I read this book I found myself not trusting anyone. I was so suspicious of everyone she came in contact with.

This was a well written book full of gripping suspense I'd highly recommend. Did I guess who was involved? Yes, towards the end, I had a good idea, but there was a shock at the end of the book. Read this book to find out. Many thanks to the advanced copy I received from the publisher via NetGalley. View all 60 comments. Aug 25, Maxine Booklover Catlady rated it it was amazing Shelves: This is one of those books where you tell yourself 'just one more page' and 'one more chapter', forget it, you will probably devour it in one go as I did. A really exceptional psychological thriller that kept me so fully engaged I forgot the world around me.

The desire to know the truth propels you on and on with this very well written chilling novel. Put this one on your to-read list for certain if you enjoy this type of read. Kathryn Croft writes exceptionally well, with plenty of tension and c This is one of those books where you tell yourself 'just one more page' and 'one more chapter', forget it, you will probably devour it in one go as I did. Kathryn Croft writes exceptionally well, with plenty of tension and chill factor through the entire book, it took so many subtle turns that I was kept guessing and the reveals were brilliant.

Can't ask for much more than that really huh? The book keeps you as the reader in the dark from the start, it's not a book that reveals itself to you then you just enjoy the ride to watch it roll out. I was engaged from page one in what the truth was about Leah's strange and solitary life, what was in her past and trying to piece together why things were starting to crumble around her now after hiding away for so long. Something or someone from the past has caught up with her, but why, who and what's next?

All is revealed dear reader, but the journey to the truth is so entertaining and fascinating that you will be hooked on ever word, event and chapter.

What happens next will astound you The plot is really excellent, it's well paced and fast enough, I found Leah was a really well written and curiously intriguing character, I was keen to see her secrets spilled out for me to know what was going on. She certainly plays a strong starring role in this exceptional novel.

For more of my reviews, books to win and author interviews! Follow me on Twitter! View all 8 comments. Aug 24, Holly rated it it was ok Shelves: I really wish people would stop doing that. Some books just don't belong on that scale and, unfortunately, I think this is one of them. First off, I love the title! Leaving only room for someone new that she's become. I didn't really see that in this book. Don't get me wrong, she was involved in something that could crush a person, making them want to forget their past, etc. I felt that she was only trying to punish herself by giving herself a lonely life but, I guess, I don't think she really deserved to.

Throughout the book, it was leading up to this big reveal of what happened. I couldn't help but keep reading. I just had to know what happened!! Leah was being stalked the whole time, a few harassment situations but nothing very major. Then towards the end, things are getting revealed I can't help feeling disappointed. I think one of the things she did was well within her right to do Anyway, the book was good for an afternoon escape but not something that left me in awe. I suppose I was expecting something a little more suspenseful, more terrible which the major instance was terrible but, well, I don't want to say without revealing anything but just didn't deliver.

View all 13 comments. Nov 18, Maureen rated it it was amazing Shelves: This psychological thriller grabbed hold of me with its icy little fingers and never let go. Leah lives a solitary existence, but then, that's how she wants it. She believes she deserves to be punished, because Leah has a secret, one she doesn't want anyone to know about. She knows she doesn't deserve happiness, but then she meets Julian.

She begins to imagine that they could have a future together, that maybe she could forge a normal decent life. Then, on the fourteenth anniversa Oh my goodness! Then, on the fourteenth anniversary of the secret, she receives an email that changes everything. Kathryn Croft has written a cracker with this one.

It was SO compelling it left me breathless at times, especially when those icy little fingers worked their way down my spine! Honestly, this is an absolute treat. View all 33 comments. The laws in the U. Any such transfers will comply with safeguards as required by relevant law. If applicable, you may have a right to claim compensation for damages caused by a breach of relevant data protection laws. By using the Services, you agree to have your information used and transferred to the United States as set forth in this policy.

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When it is determined that Jane is innocent, the Earl hires her to be a maid. Soon, Jane and the Earl join forces to find the murderer and in doing so, an attraction sparks between them. Can it go anywhere if they are from different eras? This is a good book and I found it to be a fun read.

The angst that both Jane and the Earl feel about the time difference between them is quite thought provoking. I think readers will enjoy this story. Copy provided by the author in exchange for an honest and fair review. Jun 07, Rhi rated it really liked it Shelves: After breaking her engagement after one fight too many with the fiance, Jane Edwards travels to England on a research trip.

Nor does she expect to become an integral part of the investigation. Then there is her attraction to James Sullivan, Earl of Camden. In the end, she needs to decide whether remaining in the past for love is worth more than returning to her own time. Time travel romances is always a fun premise and there is definitely an almost tongue-in-cheek quality to this. She thinks quick on her feet and that works for her when she is thrust into this new situation. It certainly helps that she has researched the time period to which she travels, since that means she knows what to expect and has at the least, an idea of how to act.

The mystery takes precedence as well as the family machinations. Overall, this works nicely as a time travel romance. Jane is a Historical Romance Writer that just broke up with her boyfriend, Geoffrey. Geoffrey was not supportive of her writing and Jane took the stand for her writing. There she thought would be a good inspirational manor for her writing. While touring the manor she came across Lord Camden and his sister Tatiana portraits. Jane was drawn to Lord Camden's portrait even though he was long since past. When touring the outside it soundly started to storm while running to get to shelter she trip on the body of Tatiana and was found by Lord Camden.

Started by what was going on she was quick to realize she must have somehow travel back in time.

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James is thinks at first that Jane might have something to do with his sister's death. Since she was over his sister's body but the more he started to know about Jane the more he started to think something else. This just a very exciting story to read!! I loved the mystery, the love story and the time traveling part! This book is impossible to put down! May 19, C. Erani Kole rated it really liked it Shelves: This was a really good read, engaging with a fast pace that kept me interested.

The romance was pretty good as well, depending a lot on the special connection they feel for one another. The chemistry was pretty hot, and it's always fun to read about the regency area where you can't flash a leg without a scandal being born, so imagine a strong-willed New Yorker having to deal with that.

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Story-wise, I thought it was entertaining. Trying to do detective work is fun, and I just thought it was a good combination of romance, mystery and suspense. Jul 06, Wendy Tavenner rated it it was amazing. A wonderful read with a few twists and turns. As she was touring the mansions gardens a high storm was passing bye and when lightning struck she was somehow pushed through a time portal to years in the past and stumbles upon a murder.

When James the Earl of Camden hears a scream, he comes running and sees a stranger woman standing over his dead sisters body. He accuses Jane of the dastardly dead an A wonderful read with a few twists and turns. He accuses Jane of the dastardly dead and has her locked in one of his rooms. A great fast paste read with some twists a turns, and a shocking killer found out.

You will enjoy this book! Jun 10, Cerian rated it really liked it.

I do love a time travel romance, I've frequently daydreamed about finding myself in a similar situation to Jane- maybe minus the murder! I liked James and Jane's relationship, although it did seem at times that he wasn't quite as upset over his sister's murder as you'd expect. The whodunit element of the book was intriguing and kept me guessing! Overall this was a thoroughly enjoyable and easy read. Jul 02, lindabruner rated it it was amazing.

Excellent and intriguing I loved the mystery and how intriguing- kept me guessing the whole time about the murder. Jun 10, Diane Horne rated it it was amazing. It has it all mystery, love, sensually, murder all the drama into one She is a dam good author, and knows how a good storyline goes.. I will read her again and agine. Jun 12, Kim F rated it it was amazing. Extremely entertaining, captivating and interesting sexy read.

I could not put it down. Wonderfully written with strong characters. I want to read more from this author. I voluntarily read and reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book. Jun 05, Pat rated it it was amazing. The great character and storyline development made this book a very enjoyable and entertaining read! I enjoyed this book so much that I ended up reading it in one sitting! Trude rated it really liked it Jun 15, Dee rated it it was ok Sep 11, Jun 05, Darnell MR Hart rated it really liked it.

A refreshingly beautiful tale of finding your true self. Jane is struggling to find her way. A trip to an English manor sends her on the adventure of lifetime. So he is not ready for 21st century Jane and their attraction.

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