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I Take This Woman
Three mail-order brides killed on their first wedding anniversary.
A fourth missing bride approaches one year of marriage.
One week to find her.
Three mail-order brides have turned up dead – exactly one year after their wedding day. All the brides met their husbands at the same place, a marriage agency that offers a catalogue of women for men to buy.
Documentary maker, Ruby Philips, is desperate to uncover the truth before another girl is killed. But with only days before the next bride reaches her one-year shelf life, can Ruby find her in time?
If you're looking for book club recommendations for 2013 / authors like Martina Cole, you’ll love this new thriller in Kindle books.
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A fourth missing bride approaches one year of marriage.
One week to find her.
Three mail-order brides have turned up dead – exactly one year after their wedding day. All the brides met their husbands at the same place, a marriage agency that offers a catalogue of women for men to buy.
Documentary maker, Ruby Philips, is desperate to uncover the truth before another girl is killed. But with only days before the next bride reaches her one-year shelf life, can Ruby find her in time?
If you're looking for book club recommendations for 2013 / authors like Martina Cole, you’ll love this new thriller in Kindle books.
LOOK INSIDE now, to see why critics and book clubs are loving this new 2013 thriller.
- GenresMystery
278 pages, Kindle Edition
First published February 28, 2013
77 people are currently reading
308 people want to read
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Suzy K. Quinn
33 books933 followersDownload your Suzy K Quinn starter library at: www.suzykquinn.com
Suzy K Quinn writes romantic comedy / rom com books / cozy mystery and has sold over 1 million books worldwide. She is a bestseller in the UK, US and Germany and has plans for total world domination with more feel-good books (bestsellers, obviously) in the near future. Her books exist in the space between Jojo Moyes, Richard Osman and the Midnight Library.
Suzy lives in Wivenhoe, Essex, with her husband Demi and two daughters. She is a twin, an incompetent parent of two and now fully decaffeinated. Her twin sister, Cate Quinn, is also a bestseller author. When she's not writing, she is reading rom coms and cozy mysteries.
Suzy loves her readers and is ALWAYS happy to chat on social media - she's @suzykquinn on all the socials. You can also get a free book at her website.
Suzy K Quinn writes romantic comedy / rom com books / cozy mystery and has sold over 1 million books worldwide. She is a bestseller in the UK, US and Germany and has plans for total world domination with more feel-good books (bestsellers, obviously) in the near future. Her books exist in the space between Jojo Moyes, Richard Osman and the Midnight Library.
Suzy lives in Wivenhoe, Essex, with her husband Demi and two daughters. She is a twin, an incompetent parent of two and now fully decaffeinated. Her twin sister, Cate Quinn, is also a bestseller author. When she's not writing, she is reading rom coms and cozy mysteries.
Suzy loves her readers and is ALWAYS happy to chat on social media - she's @suzykquinn on all the socials. You can also get a free book at her website.
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March 21, 2017
This was a fairly quick read. It was a good thriller and definitely a hot topic, sex trafficking. I enjoyed it although I wished my favorite storyline was more detailed, but I liked how all the characters came together. If you're looking for a thriller that's different from the traditional cop drama this is a good one.
August 2, 2017
Amazing at times I was truly scared
What a read so well written!! I felt like I was there and was terrified of being caught! Loved ruby and anders felt it helped the story continue :)
What a read so well written!! I felt like I was there and was terrified of being caught! Loved ruby and anders felt it helped the story continue :)
December 8, 2019
Although this book was a page turner it just lacked a little depth for me to give it 4 stars. That said, this was difficult subject matter and whilst written subtlety left nothing to the imagination of what was happening to the Thai girls caught up between poverty and providing for their family. The heroine of the tale was a likeable hardworking person trying to save one girls life through journalism and nearly loses her own life in doing so. I would recommend this book.
August 5, 2019
“I Take This Woman” by Suzy K Quinn.
First, I love the cover, so simple and understated. And the book inside? Wow. The first page had me hooked!! It is written in a style I really like, with each chapter written from a different persons perspective.
This is not a warm and fuzzy book. This is a look into the dark world of sex trafficking. This is well written, with a rawness that add to the reality of what is being read. Our world can be a scary place, I’m so glad I live in a safe place.
Great, great book! Hard to put down. 5 stars!-Janell at Green Gables Book Reviews
“I Take This Woman” is a book that is written from the perspective of several different people. Ruby is a documentary writer and she has discovered a dark world, where Thai brides are missing, and three have been killed on their first wedding anniversary. She decides to take this on as an investigation, not only to try to save other young Thai brides, but also to try to save her job. She discovers all the brides were married through the same agency. Mae is a missing bride and her 1 year wedding anniversary is quickly approaching. Can Ruby find her and save her, with help from Anders? And, is Anders who he seems? Ruby wants to trust him but isn’t sure if she should.
Add this book to your to be read list-you won’t be disappointed!
First, I love the cover, so simple and understated. And the book inside? Wow. The first page had me hooked!! It is written in a style I really like, with each chapter written from a different persons perspective.
This is not a warm and fuzzy book. This is a look into the dark world of sex trafficking. This is well written, with a rawness that add to the reality of what is being read. Our world can be a scary place, I’m so glad I live in a safe place.
Great, great book! Hard to put down. 5 stars!-Janell at Green Gables Book Reviews
“I Take This Woman” is a book that is written from the perspective of several different people. Ruby is a documentary writer and she has discovered a dark world, where Thai brides are missing, and three have been killed on their first wedding anniversary. She decides to take this on as an investigation, not only to try to save other young Thai brides, but also to try to save her job. She discovers all the brides were married through the same agency. Mae is a missing bride and her 1 year wedding anniversary is quickly approaching. Can Ruby find her and save her, with help from Anders? And, is Anders who he seems? Ruby wants to trust him but isn’t sure if she should.
Add this book to your to be read list-you won’t be disappointed!
December 11, 2018
This book was added onto the back of The Bad Mother's Diary on my Kindle, so I really didn't know what to expect. But, it's about a subject near and dear to my heart, sexual slavery and human trafficking.
The story is told from the POV of four different characters as they navigate the dangerous, secretive and lucrative business of sex slavery.
It is a page turner with a huge twist. When you read books like this, you pick out your bad guys/girls as you read and I never would've guessed it.
Last night, I stayed up way too late to read the end. I highly suggest it if you like page turners that keep you guessing until the end.
The story is told from the POV of four different characters as they navigate the dangerous, secretive and lucrative business of sex slavery.
It is a page turner with a huge twist. When you read books like this, you pick out your bad guys/girls as you read and I never would've guessed it.
Last night, I stayed up way too late to read the end. I highly suggest it if you like page turners that keep you guessing until the end.
June 5, 2013
I picked up this book as it was recommended on the Amazon forum by a well-known thriller reader.
It follows a reporter's quest to highlight the human-trafficking trade in Thailand. Seeing the heinous crime through the eye's of one of the victims is a real eye-opener.
A great read, was a tad slow in the middle but it really picked up steam at the end.
Maybe the author should re-read the book just to pick up on the typos, Ruby changed to Rubby and Tania became Tanya once or twice. :-)
Mel
It follows a reporter's quest to highlight the human-trafficking trade in Thailand. Seeing the heinous crime through the eye's of one of the victims is a real eye-opener.
A great read, was a tad slow in the middle but it really picked up steam at the end.
Maybe the author should re-read the book just to pick up on the typos, Ruby changed to Rubby and Tania became Tanya once or twice. :-)
Mel
January 6, 2018
This kept me awake at night...
Well crafted, well researched and thought provoking: I was waking up in the middle of the night to read it. I had part of the plot figured out but it was still twist enough to keep me guessing. I'll be looking for more in this series if there are any.
Well crafted, well researched and thought provoking: I was waking up in the middle of the night to read it. I had part of the plot figured out but it was still twist enough to keep me guessing. I'll be looking for more in this series if there are any.
April 10, 2019
Wow
Had me hooked from page one, love the way it tells the story from more than one person's view. Very sad that although this is a work of fiction the events covered in the book actually happen!
Had me hooked from page one, love the way it tells the story from more than one person's view. Very sad that although this is a work of fiction the events covered in the book actually happen!
July 2, 2017
Great book
I liked how book told from different characters views. Excellent book that is recommended...I strongly suggest everyone to read. P
I liked how book told from different characters views. Excellent book that is recommended...I strongly suggest everyone to read. P
July 27, 2019
Great
Love this because it kept me wanting to read more. I didn't guess who people were or what was going to happen.
Keep up with brilliant ideas Suzy. Can't wait for the next book.
Love this because it kept me wanting to read more. I didn't guess who people were or what was going to happen.
Keep up with brilliant ideas Suzy. Can't wait for the next book.
November 25, 2020
‘Bought, sold, missing and dead’ describes the theme in this story. A mixture of light and deep, peppered with humour and horror. Three girls turn up dead a year after they marry. Another girl is about to reach her first anniversary and so begins a week in which to find her. An action packed week begins and we discover the culture of young Thai girls having to be exploited just to save their families. A really amazing read.
January 23, 2020
5 stars
This book got straight in with the action on the very first page and had me hooked from there.
The book was quite fast paced with plenty of excitement. It was about a subject I've read about or heard on the news so it was interesting to hear more.
I'd highly recommend this book.
This book got straight in with the action on the very first page and had me hooked from there.
The book was quite fast paced with plenty of excitement. It was about a subject I've read about or heard on the news so it was interesting to hear more.
I'd highly recommend this book.
June 22, 2020
My hero in this book in Ander not Ruby. The way Ruby deal with Ander by not giving him the opportunity to explained his relationship with Natsinee is not fair. But, the way he kept his relationship with Natsinee by not explaining much about it, worth it. This book meant a lot to me.
Kudos to the author.
Kudos to the author.
February 20, 2020
Gritty
Another tense on the edge of your seat read with a complete twist that left me speechless. Reading a must
Another tense on the edge of your seat read with a complete twist that left me speechless. Reading a must
August 7, 2021
Was a pleasure to read
Kept me guessing all the time and also highlighted the actual struggles and danger for Thai women and girls. Would highly recommend
Kept me guessing all the time and also highlighted the actual struggles and danger for Thai women and girls. Would highly recommend
April 28, 2016
Excellent book. Casts a very real and disturbing glimpse into the world of Thai sex-trafficking and trading. The different perspectives, from that of the well-intended journalist, and the misunderstood male partner, to the two step-sisters on opposite ends of the Thai-bride spectrum - each really adds depth and insight. The story was hard-hitting and well-told without being overly graphic, and it ends with hope, which in this case, is sorely needed.
October 6, 2013
Easy to read. Good writing. But the plot of quite weak. Didn't really get into the story or really care about any of the characters. Most of the plot was predictable. Probably worth a read but certainly won't change ur life. Such a shame it wasn't more powerful, moving or unforgettable as the subject matter is a hard, upsetting and current one.
September 17, 2014
I came across this book on the kindle store and all I can say is it felt like a waste of £3.00. The storyline of sex trafficking sounded like it would make an interesting read but it was very poorly written. The majority of the book was unbelievable and predictable and the characters have no depth whatsoever. All in all wouldn't bother recommending this.
August 21, 2013
Very good book. Hard to put it down. It didn't end the way I expected it to. Makes me sick to realize that the human race can hold another human being is such low regard all for the sake of money. Eye opener to the world of sex traffickers.
January 24, 2015
Hard hitting thriller with a truth behind it that is chilling. This is a fairly quick read and that might be because I couldn't put it down; fast paced story telling with simple but effective characters.
November 9, 2015
Startling! Can hardly believe this is going on...but it is!
Every woman should read this...we need a massive appeal / Demand to the United Nations to take serious action to stop sex slave trading!
Every woman should read this...we need a massive appeal / Demand to the United Nations to take serious action to stop sex slave trading!
October 5, 2016
Brilliantly written.
This book was absolutely amazing.
It's thought provoking, easy to follow and read.
I was hooked, I don't often rate 5 stars but this deserved a higher mark than that!
Definitely a book to read.
This book was absolutely amazing.
It's thought provoking, easy to follow and read.
I was hooked, I don't often rate 5 stars but this deserved a higher mark than that!
Definitely a book to read.
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June 3, 2013This was a really interesting insight into a terrible industry. it was well handled with not too much explicit sex or violence. enjoyed it
November 3, 2014
Not good. I did mange to finish it, so there must have been some good points. But it was completely forgettable.
May 20, 2016
quite boring
October 8, 2016
Interesting read
Not the kind of book I normally read but enjoyed it. Enjoyed the twists and surprises although a bit predictable,
Not the kind of book I normally read but enjoyed it. Enjoyed the twists and surprises although a bit predictable,
October 18, 2016
Read in two days!
Such a page turner, even when I was meant to be sleeping, I was under the covers reading this on my kindle!!
Such a page turner, even when I was meant to be sleeping, I was under the covers reading this on my kindle!!
August 30, 2014
Lazy writing. Heroin unbearably stupid. Not recommended.
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