Finding Maisy: A love story forged by heartache and destiny

by K.D. Elledge, Maryssa Gordon (editor)

As far as the world knows, Maisy Murray has been a missing person for months—presumed dead.

On a summer night in 1998, The daughter of an up incoming senatorial candidate goes missing. Maisy Murray lost everything she held dear on that harrowing evening. Life as she knew it was gone when she was taken against her will by human traffickers.

One fateful day, she seizes a small window of opportunity to escape the clutches of the monsters in suits. She never makes it to freedom and instead finds herself held against her will again, but this time, with a new and confusing stranger. This blue-eyed mystery man has her questioning everything... including her good senses.

Maisy is about to embark on a journey of discovering the truth, rediscovering herself, and learning to love again.

348 pages, Paperback

Published May 23, 2024

About the author

My name is Kelly Elledge. I'm an avid reader from way back when...and a new author. I self-published my first novel Finding Maisy in June of 2024 and haven't stopped since! I've always had a mixed taste in genres including, fantasy, suspense, thrillers, romance and more. The books I write reflect that palate, in that they're full of excitement, thrills, drama, suspense, and slow burn romances.

I'm also a full time CT and X-ray tech, a wife, and a mother to four wonderful daughters. I write anytime I have a spar second. It's a passion of mine that I managed to smother for far too long.

It's time to breathe...happy reading everyone.

Reviews

[Katie Lowder · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved it! I don’t write reviews and I’m not good at writing reviews, but I just really did love this book. I cried happy tears, tears of sadness, and felt the butterflies. I was hooked immediately and couldn’t put it down.

[Jennifer · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.25

[Stephanie Ammon · Rating 4 out of 5]

Thank you Goodreads for a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

4.5 🌟

Wow this was so good. Check your trigger warnings.

The main characters kept me so intrigued the entirety of this book. It’s a great suspense romance and unlike anything I’ve ever read before. The villains and twists in this book make you so mad. I felt all the emotions reading this. Happiness, anger, sadness…

Definitely highly recommend!

[Erecia · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a great story, that easily keeps your attention at a nice pace. I really enjoyed how the story unfolds within the storyline's between past and present all at once. It made understanding what was going on so easy without being confused at exactly who's point of view you are reading from and what part of the story you are reading from. I won't post spoilers but, I cried, I laughed and I got p!ssed lol. I've been in a reading slump of sorts and this book kept me awake all night because I had to know what happened next. Well done you! I'm so proud of you. Please write more, I like your style. Long live Debbie & Billy Bob and the white devil

[Michaela Rowland · Rating 5 out of 5]

OMG! This is probably one of the best books I have ever dead! It is a really quick read, it only took my 3 days bc I was only able to read a few hours at a time. I haven’t read any books in a while bc I am in college and trying to focus on studying but whenever I saw this book I just HAD to read it! It was SO hard for me to put it down and do anything else between each reading session. I have recommended this book to so many people as soon as I started. Most books it takes a few pages to start getting interesting but with this book you good hooked from the first paragraph of the prologue!!

[Siobhan D · Rating 5 out of 5]

Brilliant narration from Kate Fraser and Vic Fraser

What a thriller. Maisy to the world is just a missing person, even dead. The truth is on that twist you. Taken by human traffickers, waiting to take the chance to escape. When that chance arrives she takes it and finds herself in another situation.
Trust me this book you will be shouting no, crying and holding your breath. Even laughed.
A great thriller and amazing characters. Trust me you will get to know the know the end of your seat, very well.

[Linda · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is amazing. I will say that this a first time author, so my expectations are not real high. KD Elledge hit it out of the park with this one. Honestly I could not put it down. There is so much I could write about this book but I don't want to give away any spoilers. Maisy is a true survivor. Callon has his own demons to fight. Their journey is one of strength, surviving and love.
Definitely a must read!

[Kelsie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Read this book after a recommendation from a friend, as someone who doesn’t read, this book had me hooked!! I finished it within a day because I could not put it down, it was sooo good keeping me engaged. The suspense is crazy, emotions all over the place. Loved the ending!! I can’t wait to read more from K.D. Elledge!!

[Jenn Swo · Rating 5 out of 5]

A must read!!!

The storyline draws you in immediately and you can't put this book down. An unexpected love story blooms while overcoming and surviving unimaginable situations. I can't wait for K.D. Elledge's next book!!!! 😍😍

[Jennifer Jordan · Rating 5 out of 5]

I took a chance on this book after spotting it at B&N (and a plus….its a signed copy!)
I knew nothing about this book going into it but oh my gosh I’m so glad I grabbed it! It was so good from beginning to end 🩷.
This book deserves more love and hype!

[melissa · Rating 5 out of 5]

What a read

This book was so good. I could not stop reading it. The story of Maisy and Callon is an awesome read.

[Tonya Minton · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved this book I could not put it down. Keep me wanting to keep reading.

[Dorian Ann]

DNF’d @ 59%

[April Costner · Rating 5 out of 5]

Amazing action packed novel, definitely could not lay this book down!

[Krisney · Rating 4 out of 5]

Interesting

I liked the story! It’s a quick read, not my usual type read but I enjoyed it. Good amount of action, good amount of romance, and mystery .

[Louise Wardell · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is a page turner, won it on goodreads and I am glad I did. This book is for people how enjoy Sandra Browns books.

[Reva · Rating 4 out of 5]

could not put it down, fantastic pacing. highly recommend!

[Schae Clark · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book and easy read! Full of action from the beginning to end. Highly recommend reading this book.

[Ann · Rating 5 out of 5]

This audiobook was well written, action-packed, fast paced with lots of twists and turns. The narrators' talents brought this story to life.

[Erecia · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a great story, that easily keeps your attention at a nice pace. I really enjoyed how the story unfolds within the storyline's between past and present all at once. It made understanding what was going on so easy without being confused at exactly who's point of view you are reading from and what part of the story you are reading from. I won't post spoilers but, I cried, I laughed and I got p!ssed lol. I've been in a reading slump of sorts and this book kept me awake all night because I had to know what happened next. Well done you! I'm so proud of you. Please write more, I like your style. Long live Debbie & Billy Bob and the white devil

[Michaela Rowland · Rating 5 out of 5]

OMG! This is probably one of the best books I have ever dead! It is a really quick read, it only took my 3 days bc I was only able to read a few hours at a time. I haven’t read any books in a while bc I am in college and trying to focus on studying but whenever I saw this book I just HAD to read it! It was SO hard for me to put it down and do anything else between each reading session. I have recommended this book to so many people as soon as I started. Most books it takes a few pages to start getting interesting but with this book you good hooked from the first paragraph of the prologue!!

[Megan Shadburn · Rating 5 out of 5]

Finding Maisy is an amazing story that I would recommend to anyone! This book keeps you on your toes with all of the mystery and suspense that builds up. The love story between Maisy and Cal is incredible, and the nostalgia in the book will make you want to hang out with these characters in person. I highly recommend!!!

[Amy · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book kept me reading. I finished it in two days only because I couldn’t stay awake. Great read from a new author!