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A Stranger Within
What would you do, if you woke up in an abandoned shed without the memory of who or where you are? Drugged, starving, hurt... but you are free to go. Nothing is holding you there. Going into the darkness outside, all you have is a gimped leg, ripped clothes, and not a clue what to do.
This is Cassidy Miller's reality. A reality that just might be better than her actual life. It is an odd situation when the mind can't handle certain things - so instead, it hits the reset button. It's like being born all over again, learning things for the first time.
With the help of a man she befriends named Caleb, can she piece her identity together? Is Caleb really who he says he is? Day By Day - Her heart is growing feelings - Her mind is growing suspicious.
STRANGER DANGER IS A THING. Sometimes... the stranger within you - is the most dangerous of all.
This is the second edition of A Stranger Within, offering an enhanced and refined version of the story. If you're curious about how the first edition was received, feel free to check out the reviews to see what readers thought.
-Abduction
-Amnesia
-Slow burn romance
-Strong female character
-Some profanity
-Some spice
-Thrilling ride
This is Cassidy Miller's reality. A reality that just might be better than her actual life. It is an odd situation when the mind can't handle certain things - so instead, it hits the reset button. It's like being born all over again, learning things for the first time.
With the help of a man she befriends named Caleb, can she piece her identity together? Is Caleb really who he says he is? Day By Day - Her heart is growing feelings - Her mind is growing suspicious.
STRANGER DANGER IS A THING. Sometimes... the stranger within you - is the most dangerous of all.
This is the second edition of A Stranger Within, offering an enhanced and refined version of the story. If you're curious about how the first edition was received, feel free to check out the reviews to see what readers thought.
-Abduction
-Amnesia
-Slow burn romance
-Strong female character
-Some profanity
-Some spice
-Thrilling ride
211 pages, Kindle Edition
Published September 18, 2024
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September 23, 2025
A Stranger Within by Jessica Lynn Sorensen
🌟🌟🌟🌟 🌟(4.5 rounded up)
This is an exciting and suspenseful thriller story!
Cassidy Miller wakes up outside and has no memory of who she is and what has happened to her. Lucky for her, she finds a friend, Caleb, and he tries to help her with her life and memories.
This story is a fast and entertaining read and very well written.
This book is written from Cassidy’s perspective. There’s another book, A Stranger Within: Caleb’s Perspective. I’m excited to read that one too!
*I recommend reading this one!*
🌟🌟🌟🌟 🌟(4.5 rounded up)
This is an exciting and suspenseful thriller story!
Cassidy Miller wakes up outside and has no memory of who she is and what has happened to her. Lucky for her, she finds a friend, Caleb, and he tries to help her with her life and memories.
This story is a fast and entertaining read and very well written.
This book is written from Cassidy’s perspective. There’s another book, A Stranger Within: Caleb’s Perspective. I’m excited to read that one too!
*I recommend reading this one!*
June 28, 2025
Cassidy
I am so glad I chose to read Cassidy's perspective. I absolutely loved this story on how her and Caleb met and the events that they went through together.
I am so glad I chose to read Cassidy's perspective. I absolutely loved this story on how her and Caleb met and the events that they went through together.
February 2, 2024
Very well written. My favorite part is chapter 16 where Cassidy really shows her grit and how capable she is. The twist in the story left me speechless. The author really kept my interest through the entire book.
February 3, 2024
Great Book
Cassidy/Katie has amnesia and Caleb, the police officer who helps her remember, are both great characters who have suffered similar loss in their lives. With enough twists and turns to keep me happy I read this in one sitting. It’s 5 stars from me!
Cassidy/Katie has amnesia and Caleb, the police officer who helps her remember, are both great characters who have suffered similar loss in their lives. With enough twists and turns to keep me happy I read this in one sitting. It’s 5 stars from me!
July 1, 2024
Great mystery!
I loved this story. The challenge of the protagonist and overcoming her memory loss makes for an edge of you seat ride.
I loved this story. The challenge of the protagonist and overcoming her memory loss makes for an edge of you seat ride.
February 15, 2025
A Stranger Within (Cassidy’s Perspective) by Jessica Lynn Sorensen
Starting with the cover—wow! You are immediately drawn in by the striking design, which promises an engaging story. Continuing to enthrall readers, Jessica Lynn Sorensen presents ‘A Stranger Within (Cassidy’s Perspective)’, providing a richer understanding of Cassidy and enhancing the story enjoyed in ‘A Stranger Within (Caleb’s Perspective)’.
I couldn’t put this installment down; the fast-paced rhythm kept me hooked from beginning to end. With skill, Sorensen interweaves tension, emotion, and intrigue, creating an unputdownable book. I was thrilled to witness Cassidy’s complex struggles further unfold, especially after reading Caleb’s story. Her perspective adds depth to the plot, offering readers a more comprehensive understanding of the story’s events and relationships.
One of the highlights of Sorensen’s writing style is her ability to create relatable characters who feel real and raw. Cassidy’s journey is both captivating and relatable, demonstrating her growth and struggles. I was drawn to Sorensen’s characters because of how she captured their inner lives, creating an engaging and immersive reading experience.
Jessica Lynn Sorensen has become one of my favorite authors; her talent for storytelling shines through in this book, just as it has in her previous works. I grew to admire her more with each page, recognizing her exceptional talent for weaving together rapid-fire plots and deeply developed characters.
In conclusion, ‘A Stranger Within (Cassidy’s Perspective)’ is a must-read. This expands on the story of Caleb, delivering another captivating narrative that will keep you hooked until the end. It’s a must-read; Jessica Lynn Sorensen’s writing is consistently high quality and satisfying. Don’t forget there is another installment to this series, releasing March 21, 2025! I was an ARC reader for ‘Whispering Rain’, and let me just say you will love it!
Starting with the cover—wow! You are immediately drawn in by the striking design, which promises an engaging story. Continuing to enthrall readers, Jessica Lynn Sorensen presents ‘A Stranger Within (Cassidy’s Perspective)’, providing a richer understanding of Cassidy and enhancing the story enjoyed in ‘A Stranger Within (Caleb’s Perspective)’.
I couldn’t put this installment down; the fast-paced rhythm kept me hooked from beginning to end. With skill, Sorensen interweaves tension, emotion, and intrigue, creating an unputdownable book. I was thrilled to witness Cassidy’s complex struggles further unfold, especially after reading Caleb’s story. Her perspective adds depth to the plot, offering readers a more comprehensive understanding of the story’s events and relationships.
One of the highlights of Sorensen’s writing style is her ability to create relatable characters who feel real and raw. Cassidy’s journey is both captivating and relatable, demonstrating her growth and struggles. I was drawn to Sorensen’s characters because of how she captured their inner lives, creating an engaging and immersive reading experience.
Jessica Lynn Sorensen has become one of my favorite authors; her talent for storytelling shines through in this book, just as it has in her previous works. I grew to admire her more with each page, recognizing her exceptional talent for weaving together rapid-fire plots and deeply developed characters.
In conclusion, ‘A Stranger Within (Cassidy’s Perspective)’ is a must-read. This expands on the story of Caleb, delivering another captivating narrative that will keep you hooked until the end. It’s a must-read; Jessica Lynn Sorensen’s writing is consistently high quality and satisfying. Don’t forget there is another installment to this series, releasing March 21, 2025! I was an ARC reader for ‘Whispering Rain’, and let me just say you will love it!
August 30, 2025
Cassidy's perspective - I just had to jump right into this book after reading Caleb's story because, yeah, I'm nosey and NEEDED to know!
If I thought his story was an emotional roller-coaster, I wasn't prepared for how her narrative affected me! I was feeling compassion, anger, shock, empathy, and sadness. So raw, I FELT it all. I also may or may not have cried at the end 🥹.
The story is cleverly woven with relatable characters, emotion, tension, and shock, I couldn't put it down! It certainly answered all my questions I had after reading Caleb's perspective.
I am looking forward to Book 2 in the Series. Thanks Jessica, your writing is sublime :)
If I thought his story was an emotional roller-coaster, I wasn't prepared for how her narrative affected me! I was feeling compassion, anger, shock, empathy, and sadness. So raw, I FELT it all. I also may or may not have cried at the end 🥹.
The story is cleverly woven with relatable characters, emotion, tension, and shock, I couldn't put it down! It certainly answered all my questions I had after reading Caleb's perspective.
I am looking forward to Book 2 in the Series. Thanks Jessica, your writing is sublime :)
February 10, 2025
If you have already read A Stranger Within- Caleb's perspective, and want more, give this a read. It filled in some blanks, and answered some questions about Cassidy. Of course there is some redundancy, as it's the same story, but from each persons perspective, but it is extremely well written, and provides enough new information, that it doesn't feel too similar. A must read, for fans of the Caleb Reed series.
October 27, 2025
I Loved Cassidy's perspective. any and all unanswered questions are within these pages. Being a stubborn person myself sometimes characters that have the same outlook make me so upset I just want them to speak up and say what's on their mind.
Jessica's writing style is easy and flows with such grace. Short chapters and easily read within a day or two.
Jessica's writing style is easy and flows with such grace. Short chapters and easily read within a day or two.
January 21, 2025
I am blown away!! I loved this book. Very fast paced read. Short chapters. A girl with amnesia trying to find out who she is! Very good writing and twists just kept coming. Can't wait to read Caleb's Perspective 🩷🩷🩷🩷 Love this Author
June 8, 2025
Love this book!
I was a little concerned that this was just going to be basically the same as Caleb's story, but it had so many details that were specific to Cassidy. I am so glad I read this one, too. Both are great books. Give them a read!
I was a little concerned that this was just going to be basically the same as Caleb's story, but it had so many details that were specific to Cassidy. I am so glad I read this one, too. Both are great books. Give them a read!
February 6, 2025
Dry interesting reading another side.
August 23, 2024
Suspenseful Thriller
“The Stranger Within” was an entertaining read. A story about a woman that was found wondering after being abducted and had no recollection of how she got there or her own past. A attractive cop finds her and helps her find her way. Without giving the whole story away, readers will find a little romance, a lot of suspense, and the unveiling of an old crime between the pages of this short story. Recommended for readers that love these genres.
“The Stranger Within” was an entertaining read. A story about a woman that was found wondering after being abducted and had no recollection of how she got there or her own past. A attractive cop finds her and helps her find her way. Without giving the whole story away, readers will find a little romance, a lot of suspense, and the unveiling of an old crime between the pages of this short story. Recommended for readers that love these genres.
March 9, 2024
keeps you on the edge of your seat clinging into your pants and turning that page
keeps you on the edge of your seat clinging into your pants and turning that page over and over until the end so sadly arrives
keeps you on the edge of your seat clinging into your pants and turning that page over and over until the end so sadly arrives
April 7, 2024
Emotional roller-coaster
I read this book in one sitting. I simply couldn't put it down. The book starts with a girl without any memory of who she is. It also contains a love story mixed in with the mystery of her past. I highly recommend this book.
I read this book in one sitting. I simply couldn't put it down. The book starts with a girl without any memory of who she is. It also contains a love story mixed in with the mystery of her past. I highly recommend this book.
April 29, 2024
mystery with a twist
The plot was decent and the ending was satisfying, setting up for future stories. If you like intimate POV and light spice, this story is for you.
The plot was decent and the ending was satisfying, setting up for future stories. If you like intimate POV and light spice, this story is for you.
February 3, 2024
Captivating!
"A Stranger Within" captivated this reader from the beginning to shocking end.
The premise of a young woman waking up in an abandoned shed without remembering anything, not even her name, hooked me into reading Jessica Lynn's book in one sitting. Cassidy Miller's new reality includes a policeman, Caleb who helps her recover her identity. Cassidy's inner strength, guts, and perseverance get her there. The ending is masterful and well worth the journey.
I truly loved reading Lynn's book. Highest Recommendation.
"A Stranger Within" captivated this reader from the beginning to shocking end.
The premise of a young woman waking up in an abandoned shed without remembering anything, not even her name, hooked me into reading Jessica Lynn's book in one sitting. Cassidy Miller's new reality includes a policeman, Caleb who helps her recover her identity. Cassidy's inner strength, guts, and perseverance get her there. The ending is masterful and well worth the journey.
I truly loved reading Lynn's book. Highest Recommendation.
February 1, 2024
I never saw that ending coming. Loved this novella. This book is a quick read, full of good suspense. The MMC keeps you wondering. The MFC is very strong and brave. The characters, the suspense, the end. If you like the books without all of the rif raf of unnecessary details and chapters full of stuff that could have been left out, this is the book for you. The author does well with only writing things you need to know for the actual story.
March 21, 2024
The cover caught my attention, the blurb urged me to open the book, then I’m thrown straight into the story with the pages turning full speed.
The author has a wonderful way of holding the reader’s attention, weaving her words so that we’re confused as to who Cassidy/Kate can trust. At one point, we’re not even sure if her rescuer is a goody or baddy.
I’m not going to say anymore in order not to spoil the story, but this book is definitely worth the read.
The author has a wonderful way of holding the reader’s attention, weaving her words so that we’re confused as to who Cassidy/Kate can trust. At one point, we’re not even sure if her rescuer is a goody or baddy.
I’m not going to say anymore in order not to spoil the story, but this book is definitely worth the read.
March 10, 2025
Very well written. Cassidy’s character was very interesting. I felt like I knew her. I will be reading A Stranger Within (Caleb’s perspective) and Whispering Rain. Highly recommend!
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