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Cross Her Heart (2018)

by Sarah Pinborough

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Fiction. Mystery. Suspense. Thriller. HTML:

"Sarah Pinborough is about to become your new obsession."â??Harlan Coben

The New York Times bestselling author of Behind Her Eyes returns with a twisty, hair-raising psychological thriller about a single mom, her daughter, and her best friend, the secrets they hide, and the danger they can't escape.

Lisa lives a very quiet life. A single mother nearing forty, she devotes herself to raising her sixteen-year-old daughter, Ava. Wary of men, Lisa doesn't speak of her past or Ava's absent father. Her best friend Marilyn wishes she would open up more and maybe finally go on a dateâ??with the sexy new client who's obviously keenâ??but Marilyn has problems of her own.

Ava is getting tired of her overprotective mother. She wants to live like a normal teenagerâ??chill with friends, go to swim practice, study for exams, have a boyfriend. Her mom would freak if she knew that Ava's already got someone special, someone who makes her feel sophisticatedâ??and wanted.

Lisa has spent a long time looking over her shoulder, but lately she's been especially uneasy. Small things from the past have begun to appear in the present, feeding her anxiety. As her life begins to unravel, Lisa knows that the only way she can protect herself and her daughter is to face her fears. Yet courage won't be enough. She'll need help from the only person she can trustâ??Marilyn. Between them they have to save Ava, and to do that, they have to be honest with each other. Truly honest. Marilyn did promise she'd do anything to help.

But a long time ago, Lisa made a promise too. Then she broke her word. And that betrayal hasn't been forgottenâ??or forgiven.

Now, someone is going to make her… (more)

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Pinborough didn't disappointment. I really enjoyed this one. Sure, it wasn't the as shocking and earth-shattering as Behind Her Eyes was for me, but it was good. ( )
  RochelleJones | Apr 5, 2024 |
I love Sarah's book and this one is no different. A book full of lies and terror. Almost impossible to review other than to say, "don't trust anyone." Read and enjoy. For an extra bonus try to figure out what famous murder it reminds you of.

I can't wait to read Sarah's next joy ride. ( )
  cdaley | Nov 2, 2023 |
I’m not entirely sure where to start or how to review this book without spoiling the book for anyone who’s yet to read it! You are best off going in blind and finding out the plot twists and turns for yourself, and i am fairly adamant that you won’t work out the ending on your own!!

Told from mainly three view points, Lisa, Ava and Marilyn and switching between present day, Before and After it is a quick paced storyline that keeps on throwing plot twists right until the very end. Just when you think you have it all figured out and you become slightly disheartened at the predictability, it pulls the rug out from underneath you and throws you off completely!

All three women have their own secrets they are keeping adding more layers to the plot line giving each of them their own story as well as their combined story, all of which are perfectly believable and told with compelling sensitivity even if some of them aren’t particularly likeable!

This is a really great quick read that you will struggle to put down until the very end, and if you love psychological thrillers you have to read this book! ( )
  DebTat2 | Oct 13, 2023 |
I’m not entirely sure where to start or how to review this book without spoiling the book for anyone who’s yet to read it! You are best off going in blind and finding out the plot twists and turns for yourself, and i am fairly adamant that you won’t work out the ending on your own!!

Told from mainly three view points, Lisa, Ava and Marilyn and switching between present day, Before and After it is a quick paced storyline that keeps on throwing plot twists right until the very end. Just when you think you have it all figured out and you become slightly disheartened at the predictability, it pulls the rug out from underneath you and throws you off completely!

All three women have their own secrets they are keeping adding more layers to the plot line giving each of them their own story as well as their combined story, all of which are perfectly believable and told with compelling sensitivity even if some of them aren’t particularly likeable!

This is a really great quick read that you will struggle to put down until the very end, and if you love psychological thrillers you have to read this book! ( )
  DebTat2 | Oct 13, 2023 |
I’m not entirely sure where to start or how to review this book without spoiling the book for anyone who’s yet to read it! You are best off going in blind and finding out the plot twists and turns for yourself, and i am fairly adamant that you won’t work out the ending on your own!!

Told from mainly three view points, Lisa, Ava and Marilyn and switching between present day, Before and After it is a quick paced storyline that keeps on throwing plot twists right until the very end. Just when you think you have it all figured out and you become slightly disheartened at the predictability, it pulls the rug out from underneath you and throws you off completely!

All three women have their own secrets they are keeping adding more layers to the plot line giving each of them their own story as well as their combined story, all of which are perfectly believable and told with compelling sensitivity even if some of them aren’t particularly likeable!

This is a really great quick read that you will struggle to put down until the very end, and if you love psychological thrillers you have to read this book! ( )
  DebTat2 | Oct 13, 2023 |
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Fiction. Mystery. Suspense. Thriller. HTML:

"Sarah Pinborough is about to become your new obsession."â??Harlan Coben

The New York Times bestselling author of Behind Her Eyes returns with a twisty, hair-raising psychological thriller about a single mom, her daughter, and her best friend, the secrets they hide, and the danger they can't escape.

Lisa lives a very quiet life. A single mother nearing forty, she devotes herself to raising her sixteen-year-old daughter, Ava. Wary of men, Lisa doesn't speak of her past or Ava's absent father. Her best friend Marilyn wishes she would open up more and maybe finally go on a dateâ??with the sexy new client who's obviously keenâ??but Marilyn has problems of her own.

Ava is getting tired of her overprotective mother. She wants to live like a normal teenagerâ??chill with friends, go to swim practice, study for exams, have a boyfriend. Her mom would freak if she knew that Ava's already got someone special, someone who makes her feel sophisticatedâ??and wanted.

Lisa has spent a long time looking over her shoulder, but lately she's been especially uneasy. Small things from the past have begun to appear in the present, feeding her anxiety. As her life begins to unravel, Lisa knows that the only way she can protect herself and her daughter is to face her fears. Yet courage won't be enough. She'll need help from the only person she can trustâ??Marilyn. Between them they have to save Ava, and to do that, they have to be honest with each other. Truly honest. Marilyn did promise she'd do anything to help.

But a long time ago, Lisa made a promise too. Then she broke her word. And that betrayal hasn't been forgottenâ??or forgiven.

Now, someone is going to make her

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