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Genre ~ psychological thriller
Setting ~ England
Publication date ~ September 9, 2024
Publisher ~ Boldwood Books
Est Page Count ~ 299 (p+ 53 chapters +e)
Audio length ~ 7 hours 48 minutes
Narrator ~ Julie Maisey
POV ~ multiple 1st & 3rd
Featuring ~ multiple timelines, domestic abuse, child abuse, locked room vibe, a lot of rain
The prologue is rather intriguing with someone dumping two bodies. As the story unfolds we slowly learn who the bodies are and who put them in their final resting place.
Soon after a stalking incident at home Polly heads to Lakeside House for an art retreat hoping to find out more about her birth mother. She doesn’t know much, only has a picture with her of her mother standing in front of this house. The house has secrets though and the rumor around town is that the original owners, Esme and Stephen, died by suicide, but their bodies were never found. Will Polly get the answers she desires from any of the other attendees or staff? Or will she get more than she bargained for in her 5 day stay?
Tara, the new homeowner, chimes in with her POV a few times. Her marriage to Xavier isn’t as it seems to outsiders.
We meet Esme 42 years ago when she lived in Lakeside House. She’s in an abusive marriage when she learns she’s pregnant. Her chapters were heartbreaking to read and told in the 1st person.
Overall, I loved the description of the house and the secret tunnels and bunkers. I wish my house had a secret tunnel, how fun would that be! I did feel like it was one thing happening after another after another after another, almost too much going on. And it rained constantly. I found it odd that picnics and outings were scheduled when they were in a flash flood warning. Maybe that’s just me because I hate when I have to go out in the rain. There were a few twists I hadn’t seen coming, so that was nice. If you liked locked room vibes due to storms with some tense moments then I think you’ll like this one.
Narration notes:
I did not listen to this one, but am just giving the info above for reference.
Book blurb:
A remote lakeside house. Six strangers with something to hide.
Who’s out for revenge? Who will survive?
When Polly signs up to an art retreat in the Lake District, it’s an escape from the stress of recent months, when a stalker preyed on her and her friend.
It’s also an opportunity to find out more about her family history: Polly believes her biological mother once lived here, at Lakeside House.
But things quickly turn sinister. The previous owners supposedly took their own lives here, years before – and the glamorous new owners are now receiving disturbing threats. Someone is sabotaging Polly’s artwork. The five other guests on the retreat all seem to be hiding something.
Then one of them goes missing.
Is someone trying to scare Polly? Do the creepy goings-on have anything to do with the family she never knew? Or has the stalker followed her to Lakeside House, and is now hiding in plain sight?
Now You Are Mine is a pulse-pounding dark psychological thriller. If you like Lucy Foley or C.L. Taylor, you’ll love Amanda Brittany
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Author Bio –
Amanda Brittany is a bestselling author of psychological thrillers including Her Last Lie.
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