Sleeping with a Psychopath

by A.L. Smith

Leah is a strong, independent woman. She has an exciting career in the music industry, two wonderful children and good friends. Her life was happy and stable, but things change once she meets Joe. He's attractive, charming and attentive. A whirlwind romance unfolds. She catches glimpses of his dark side, but his good points are bright enough to blind her - she thinks she is falling deeply in love with him, when actually she's falling into the trap. He was a predator, and she was his prey. Sleeping with a Psychopath is layered with messages from the protagonist's heart. At times readers will want to reach through the pages and save her. At other times, they will simply admire her determination to survive and applaud her attempts to salvage her dignity. This is also a story about the unbreakable bond between a mother and her children, a very special friendship, and justice served. A.L. Smith takes readers into a woman's confusing and terrifying year in an abusive relationship. Written in the form of a novel, she tells the story from the inside out.

148 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 1, 2009

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Reviews

[Ceeceereads · Rating 4 out of 5]

I found this book really easy to read. A true story about a woman who finds herself in an intense new relationship with the perfect man who seems ‘too good to be true.’ This was a look at domestic violence and controlling relationships from the victim’s perspective and, in this case, the victim being a strong, independent woman with her own business who never would have dreamed she’d find herself in this position. I found it demonstrated the powerlessness of allowing someone into your life and then not feeling able to put them out again once they had their feet under the proverbial table. It was interesting to look, in hindsight, at the red flags that could be explained away initially but were perhaps offering an insidious insight into the true character behind the veneer.

[Nadine Wiseman · Rating 4 out of 5]

Honest and brave

Another book by an intelligent woman whose kindness, empathy and humanity made her a victim of a narcissistic psychopath. Many people in this situation feel shame and embarrassment, and don't speak out or get help. That's why books like this are so important. These men (mostly men, but occasionally women) are master manipulators and even the most savvy woman can find herself trapped and struggling to get free. Thank you for sharing your horrific experience.

[Rebecca · Rating 5 out of 5]

Couldn’t put this book down

What a women and so pleased you have told your story to help others
I prey he got some attention for his beauty in prison 😂
Enjoy your life and I’m sure your book will help others so much

[Katy]

Must read *****

An amazing,insightful and honest book. This should be given too all young teenagers to show them the warning signs. I have lived through the same experience and this book is completely accurate.

[Patti Zapf · Rating 5 out of 5]

Bravo

This story about DV hit home for me. I spent 24 years with an abuser and have been out 2 years now. Depiction of the controlling and mental illness are so typical in these situations and thus is one story about this topic that actually not only tells the story well but it shows the strength we have within ourselves. Sometimes we no longer believe in ourselves and cannot leave.

[nina walters · Rating 5 out of 5]

Brilliant and brave

It was an upsetting read but it was like car crash tv as they say. You are just wishing and praying that she gets out of the situation she's in, we can all sit there and say 'I wouldn't put up with that' but you don't know what fear this lady was in . My god I'm just relieved she's out of it

[Jonathan Elliott · Rating 5 out of 5]

A must read

Shocking, honestly written, It gives an understanding of how an intelligent, independent, strong woman can get trapped in this situation. I am so glad that she stood up against him.

[Sally-Ann Moore · Rating 5 out of 5]

An education

For any woman ever doubting h
erself - read this book. Leah is an outstanding individual with great courage. a great read

[Wendy Hanlon · Rating 5 out of 5]

Amazeing

Beautifull written be very proud of yourself pleasure to read we need more true life to under stand these creatures

[Sacha · Rating 5 out of 5]

Such a courageous Woman

Leah you should be so very proud of how you've managed to get your life back and show that monster that he never won.

[p j sirrell · Rating 5 out of 5]

Abuse

In a male and I was in a relationship like that, only difference was the female was the abuser.
PJ

[Catherine D · Rating 5 out of 5]

Couldn’t put this book down. Knew from the start without reading the title that he was too good to be true. Well done in getting away from the psychopath. Not as easy as you might think once you’ve been worn down!

[Barbara · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great Book

Story was about terrible abuse by a psychopath towards three women at different times.
He finally faced the law for his evil deeds.

[Nina · Rating 4 out of 5]

Really good and interesting book about being in a abusive relationship. Straight on point and played out as a novel. Easy read, read in a few hours. This is a true story about domestic abuse and the author explains well her feelings and emotions around the abuse while it is ongoing. Would have loved to know more about this story!

[Jan Tisdale · Rating 4 out of 5]

Leah had a great life and met a guy who she fell in love with until she noticed strange behaviour. She was badly abused. Story told how she got away from him.
“ novel based on actual events. She should of tried to get away sooner but who are we to judge what we have not gone through.
Sounds like this happened in Calgary Alberta. I would like to know more about this story”.

[Jesse Chambers-mehaugen · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book, should be read for others to understand.