This book kept me interested, though I did not devour it (it's rare it takes me several days to finish a book). I was mostly rooting for Lindsey and wanted to make sure she (and the dog) would be okay! I really do worry too much about fictional pets LOL.

Sadly, like a lot of books in this category, it became a bit to over-the-top and "oh, this again" (I'm a little over the vendetta storylines) particularly with the dramatic Lifetime-movie featuring Tori Spelling ending. Tori Spelling wasn't actually in the book, but she would be cast as Lindsey! I rolled my eyes a lot in the last 20%. It was a fairly decent story until then, though shallow in some places and saggy in others.

SUMMARY: Lindsey was in an abusive (mentally and physically) marriage; he was also an alcoholic. One night she escaped with their 5/6yo daughter and while driving after them (intoxicated) he crashed his car and killed someone else. He's been in prison for the last decade and Lindsey still feels guilty about the woman who lost her life.

Still, Lindsey has carved out a small life for herself and her daughter, who is now 16/17. They've also moved away. Unbeknownst to Lindsey, her daughter has been secretly writing her father (Andrew) and now that Andrew is out of prison, she is seeing him in secret, too.

When Lindsey finds out he's in town, she becomes fearful and takes out a restraining order. Her daughter, however, is unconvinced. Andrew insists he has reformed and is different now; sober and the teen wants to believe him.

Then things start to happen. For example, their pet dog is poisoned. Lindsey is stalked/watched at her job. A "gift" is left on Lindsey's car. Someone has clearly been in Lindsey's house. Lindsey believes it's her ex, Andrew. However, the reader is less convinced. The teen's new boyfriend definitely gives off strange vibes and you can't be sure it's not him. Things take still another turn and who was behind all of it is supposed to be a surprise.

Chevy Stevens has written another great thriller. I have enjoyed many of her books and enjoyed this one as well. True to a good suspense novel, she expertly weaves the story so that you can not figure out who is good and who is evil. Who do you trust? You will just have to read it and find out for yourself! I was fortunate to receive an advance review copy of this book from the publisher via NetGalley.

I've never read a bad book by this author. I thought I had it figured out. WRONG.

Was not invested in the characters. Overall underwhelmed with a standard setting and predictable ending.