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Mind Tricks
Best-selling romance author Adrianne Wood delivers a new contemporary romance that thrills and chills:
She has a big secret....
When Emma Draper arrived in the seaside Maine town, she set up shop as a full-time kennel owner and part-time pet psychic. Little do her neighbors know that pets’ mind aren’t the only ones she can read....
He has a big problem....
The last one seen with his coworker before she was murdered, Jake Vant is the police’s number one suspect. But with his memories of that night locked away by a drug slipped in his drink, Jake can’t clear his name. If he doesn’t retrieve his memories fast, he’ll find himself jailed for a crime he’s certain he didn’t commit.
A killer on the loose:
As a favor to a friend, Emma reluctantly teams up with Jake to track down his alibi. But the greatest surprise of all might be what she finds in Jake’s lost memories, and she soon realized Jake’s life isn’t the only one on the line....
She has a big secret....
When Emma Draper arrived in the seaside Maine town, she set up shop as a full-time kennel owner and part-time pet psychic. Little do her neighbors know that pets’ mind aren’t the only ones she can read....
He has a big problem....
The last one seen with his coworker before she was murdered, Jake Vant is the police’s number one suspect. But with his memories of that night locked away by a drug slipped in his drink, Jake can’t clear his name. If he doesn’t retrieve his memories fast, he’ll find himself jailed for a crime he’s certain he didn’t commit.
A killer on the loose:
As a favor to a friend, Emma reluctantly teams up with Jake to track down his alibi. But the greatest surprise of all might be what she finds in Jake’s lost memories, and she soon realized Jake’s life isn’t the only one on the line....
231 pages, Kindle Edition
First published September 14, 2012
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About the author
Adrianne Wood
6 books17 followersAdrianne Wood is an East Coast transplant to the gorgeous Northwest. She's the author of several romance novels, including #1 Western Romance BADLANDS BRIDE, FUGITIVE BRIDE, and a paranormal romantic suspense, MIND TRICKS.
A 15-year veteran of the book publishing business, Adrianne is one of the lucky few who has managed to parlay her English degree into an actual job.
Adrianne has the requisite two cats, Chowder and Rosemary, who like to fight for space in her lap while she reads. She and her family live in Seattle.
A 15-year veteran of the book publishing business, Adrianne is one of the lucky few who has managed to parlay her English degree into an actual job.
Adrianne has the requisite two cats, Chowder and Rosemary, who like to fight for space in her lap while she reads. She and her family live in Seattle.
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Displaying 1 - 8 of 8 reviews
September 9, 2013
I picked this up on recommendation and because (if I'm being honest) it was free on Amazon when I went to check it out. I was so pleasantly surprised by how cute this was, and I think this was the book God's giving me a good freebie after I've paid to read so much crap lately.
The story is about Emma, a real psychic masquerading as a pet psychic (for fear of being ostracized) and Jake, a guy who needs help but doesn't want it from her because he thinks she's a con artist. I really liked how the story unfolded and you didn't quite know what was really going on.
There was exactly enough romance and suspense to keep me engaged and I thought both the characters were charming and had me rooting for their love story. Totally recommend for a fun little read.
The story is about Emma, a real psychic masquerading as a pet psychic (for fear of being ostracized) and Jake, a guy who needs help but doesn't want it from her because he thinks she's a con artist. I really liked how the story unfolded and you didn't quite know what was really going on.
There was exactly enough romance and suspense to keep me engaged and I thought both the characters were charming and had me rooting for their love story. Totally recommend for a fun little read.
September 22, 2021
A fairly average read. The plot was pretty predictable but considering it's a standalone i think that's okay. The murder mystery in this story was all tied together nicely.i enjoyed the uniqueness of this read and it's cute plot idea of a psychic pet reader. Just imagine how many "treats" she gets sent to her mind from her job. The only thing i didn't like so much in this book was the romance was a bit rushed. But once again it's a standalone novel and it can be hard to pace out a relationship in so few pages. Overall i enjoyed it and would recommend it to others looking for a lighter read.
Trigger Warnings
Murder/death
Violence
Date rape drugs
Mention of rape
Mention of suicide
Animal abuse/harmful intent
Trigger Warnings
Murder/death
Violence
Date rape drugs
Mention of rape
Mention of suicide
Animal abuse/harmful intent
February 4, 2013
I really enjoyed this book. Emma, as an empath/telepath is an interesting character and Jake is a likable guy who you root for from the beginning. Emma is hiding out in Maine working her psychic abilities only on animals. She has had several bad experiences after people found her gift works on humans too. Jake is a hardworking guy supporting his extended family by running the family business. When he has dinner with a co-worker, she is murdered, and he can't remember anything about what happened he becomes the only suspect. Although I figured out who had committed the murder early on the question became how was Jake going to clear his name and how could Emma help. Emma and Jake make a great couple although their relationship developed at the speed of light. In the story I found that more unbelievable than Emma's gift. I am looking foward to the next story which is about Jake's brother, Daniel, who has recently awaken from a 10 month coma following an auto accident.
October 23, 2013
OK---Just finished the book. That was intense. This was a really good thriller. I love paranormal/psychic stories. This one I couldn't put down. You'll want to read how Emma and Jake get through this...I want to know what happens next.
August 19, 2014
I got this as a freebie on amazon last year and just now finally read it. It was so very good! The romance takes a back burner to the mystery of the story and the paranormal elements to the story are very realistic. Highly recommend!!!
January 10, 2016
Pet psychic finds love
I really enjoyed reading this pet psychic mystery. The family interactions, the dogs, the uncaring cope, the corporate espionage, and the energy work made for a fun read.
I really enjoyed reading this pet psychic mystery. The family interactions, the dogs, the uncaring cope, the corporate espionage, and the energy work made for a fun read.
October 1, 2012
I really liked this book. It kept my attention to the very end. :) If you like suspense with a love story you will really like this book.
July 28, 2015
very interesting read.... excellent!
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