“Verity’s widowed mother has a new boyfriend. But is he really all he seems?”
Dun dun duuuuun!!!!
Picture this: your affluent, widowed mother suddenly brings a younger man into the picture. This is exactly the situation Verity finds herself in. Five years after losing her father, Verity’s mother seems ready to move forward, but the question is – what exactly is she moving toward? Is this man really who he appears to be, or is there more lurking beneath the surface? After all, when someone meets a man online, can they ever truly know who he is, especially after years of solitude?
At first, things seem promising. But as her mother begins to feel uneasy, Verity takes on the role of the concerned daughter and starts to dig a little deeper into Roger (or as I like to call him, Roger the Dodger!). That’s when things start to get strange. Dead birds are left on doorsteps, family photos arrive mysteriously in envelopes, and a sense that something is off grows stronger. The inconsistencies build, leaving Verity feeling more suspicious with each passing day.
Of course, when you start digging for secrets, trouble is sure to follow, and Verity soon finds herself tangled in a situation far stickier than she could have imagined. But Roger isn’t the only one hiding things.
The characters are well-written, and the plot keeps you engaged throughout. I absolutely loved the vivid descriptions of Gloucestershire. Seymour really does justice to this picturesque, historic gem (though, like any town, there are a few rough edges, but they only serve to highlight the beauty even more). The dialogue flows smoothly, even in the most awkward of moments, and there’s an unexpected touch of humor that lightens the mood when you least expect it.
In my opinion, this book is definitely worth a read!
Author Bio.
Just take a look at that picture—Seymour is a total bad ass! She kickstarted her career with a quick but impressive stint in PR in London before marriage whisked her away to Devon, where she somehow managed to raise five children (yes, five!). After having her short stories aired on BBC Radio Devon, she didn’t stop there—Seymour went on to write 13 novels (13! Does she do anything by half?!). And as if that wasn’t enough, she also juggles a career as a freelance editorial consultant specializing in crime fiction and thrillers (I wonder why?). To make her writing even more accurate and detailed, Seymour has “bent a few ears” of some very interesting people. Told you, she’s bad ass!
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Thank you so much for taking part in the tour and closing it with your fab review x
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