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Now You're Mine
356 pages, Kindle Edition
Published April 3, 2026
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A.J. Carter
30 books310 followersAJ Carter is a psychological thriller author from Bristol, England. His first book, The Family Secret, is praised by critics around the world, and he continues to regularly deliver suspenseful novels you can’t put down.
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June 10, 2026
4.5 stars
May 2, 2026
This was like a 3.8 star.
Why did I round up to 4? I read this in one sitting. It was relatively short and I didn't want to go to bed before knowing whether or not the fmc was able to escape or not. So the plot itself had me hooked...
BUT there were also things I didn't like.
The fmc is very repetitive in her thoughts. Which I think is on purpose but after awhile it gets super annoying.
I wish there was more of a reason behind the bad guys motive. There was a flimsy reason but overall I needed more. It was pretty weak.
Slight spoiler but I think this book should have had a trigger warning. I don't remember seeing one but there should be one for miscarriage especially with how things happened afterwards.
Why did I round up to 4? I read this in one sitting. It was relatively short and I didn't want to go to bed before knowing whether or not the fmc was able to escape or not. So the plot itself had me hooked...
BUT there were also things I didn't like.
The fmc is very repetitive in her thoughts. Which I think is on purpose but after awhile it gets super annoying.
I wish there was more of a reason behind the bad guys motive. There was a flimsy reason but overall I needed more. It was pretty weak.
Slight spoiler but I think this book should have had a trigger warning. I don't remember seeing one but there should be one for miscarriage especially with how things happened afterwards.
April 26, 2026
Brilliant read
One of the best story I've read for a while could not put this book down read it in one sitting will definitely be reading more books by this author well worthy of five stars and more
One of the best story I've read for a while could not put this book down read it in one sitting will definitely be reading more books by this author well worthy of five stars and more
April 19, 2026
A Real Nail Biter
What an extreme book. I was looking for something good to read and like this authors books. I was just really bamboozled as much as the character / victim / dummy? This was over the top pyche out. I couldn't verify predicted what was to come. Excellent job. Very Hichcock like from beginning to ending. Almost wish it was a series.
What an extreme book. I was looking for something good to read and like this authors books. I was just really bamboozled as much as the character / victim / dummy? This was over the top pyche out. I couldn't verify predicted what was to come. Excellent job. Very Hichcock like from beginning to ending. Almost wish it was a series.
May 14, 2026
I couldn’t wait to finish this book, and no, not for good reasons. If I could rate this book zero stars I would. There was no start middle and end which I hate!
July 19, 2026
This book is about a woman (Anna) who is trapped in her own attic by her husband and needs to find a way to get out, while also figuring out why he put her there. The blurb is a lot more interesting than the actual book.
I made it to about 60% with substantial effort. It was tragically repetitive without any interesting plot development and full of two-dimensional characters who I did not care about. I jumped to the epilogue and then read backwards for a few chapters hoping that it got more satisfying towards the end, which sadly also did not happen. Some of the repetition was almost funny, like when Anna thinks, "This is not the man I married" as if it is a profound statement after he has kept her chained in her attic for several days...I think that's pretty obvious already, Anna??
Several passages of this book especially in the flashbacks also really sound like AI helped with the editing, or even wrote them completely, which did not help.
I made it to about 60% with substantial effort. It was tragically repetitive without any interesting plot development and full of two-dimensional characters who I did not care about. I jumped to the epilogue and then read backwards for a few chapters hoping that it got more satisfying towards the end, which sadly also did not happen. Some of the repetition was almost funny, like when Anna thinks, "This is not the man I married" as if it is a profound statement after he has kept her chained in her attic for several days...I think that's pretty obvious already, Anna??
Several passages of this book especially in the flashbacks also really sound like AI helped with the editing, or even wrote them completely, which did not help.
April 15, 2026
I have a few issues with this story. First, the female lead, Anna, annoyed me with her stupidity. There were red flags everywhere and she ignored them and married and stayed with a psycho. Secondly, it really makes no sense as to why he would keep her in the attic. No reason was ever given as to why do that instead of just divorcing her. Also, he said he hated her, that he wished he had married the other female in this story. So why oh why then did he marry Anna? Why did he marry someone he did not love? Why didn’t he marry the other woman instead? It makes no sense to me at all. There is no logical reason given for these actions. However I did in fact really like the ending and I did enjoy the story for the most part.
April 20, 2026
AJ always has this gal hooked!
After dating a narcissist for 3 years that easily can manipulate anyone in your life to think it’s you and not him, oh believe me as soon as he got out of his Audi I clocked it. SMH but the other twist had me. I also suffer from best friend of 30 years being a deceitful wench. So wow. Anyway great book. Am really pulls me in. I usually read female writers books for some reason , I felt that they versed things better but AJ is my number 1 favorite male thrill writer! Come to America for a book tour I need to meet this handsome man!
After dating a narcissist for 3 years that easily can manipulate anyone in your life to think it’s you and not him, oh believe me as soon as he got out of his Audi I clocked it. SMH but the other twist had me. I also suffer from best friend of 30 years being a deceitful wench. So wow. Anyway great book. Am really pulls me in. I usually read female writers books for some reason , I felt that they versed things better but AJ is my number 1 favorite male thrill writer! Come to America for a book tour I need to meet this handsome man!
May 29, 2026
Another great read
Great book, except I was hoping for more of an ending, revenge.
SPOILERS******
I was really hoping Anna would have sawed the beam to a millimeter of it breaking and threatened to collapse if the husband didn’t let her go, or something along those lines. I wanted to know what happened to Kylie. I wanted both (husbands name escapes me now and Kylie) of them locked in the attic and Anna get pay back. The end was too rushed and why didn’t she go to hospital?
Great book, except I was hoping for more of an ending, revenge.
SPOILERS******
I was really hoping Anna would have sawed the beam to a millimeter of it breaking and threatened to collapse if the husband didn’t let her go, or something along those lines. I wanted to know what happened to Kylie. I wanted both (husbands name escapes me now and Kylie) of them locked in the attic and Anna get pay back. The end was too rushed and why didn’t she go to hospital?
June 15, 2026
Big spoiler alert!!!!!!
This woman is a moron ! Why would she stay or go back once she was out ?
From what I read, she knew for years that Mark was a twisted a-hole. And, still she stayed and put up with his crap! I gave the book 3 stars because I like the author and the premise of the story was good but badly done. And so many like we were repeated, so many times, I wanted to scream. Crazy.
This woman is a moron ! Why would she stay or go back once she was out ?
From what I read, she knew for years that Mark was a twisted a-hole. And, still she stayed and put up with his crap! I gave the book 3 stars because I like the author and the premise of the story was good but badly done. And so many like we were repeated, so many times, I wanted to scream. Crazy.
April 28, 2026
At a loss for words. Could not stop reading. Glad it was the ending I had hoped for.
I liked Anna's determination and drive. She worked until she found a way to save herself and proved once again actions have consequences and that there,are good people in the world looking out for and helping others.
I liked Anna's determination and drive. She worked until she found a way to save herself and proved once again actions have consequences and that there,are good people in the world looking out for and helping others.
April 29, 2026
Page Turner Most Definitely
I read this in almost a day. Thrillers are almost all I read. It’s difficult to find one that I can’t stop reading but this one did the trick. I was obsessed with how and if the main character would prevail. I don’t want to give way any spoilers. But loved this one!
I read this in almost a day. Thrillers are almost all I read. It’s difficult to find one that I can’t stop reading but this one did the trick. I was obsessed with how and if the main character would prevail. I don’t want to give way any spoilers. But loved this one!
May 2, 2026
Another story of a villainous husband who holds his wife hostage in the attic while he carries on an affair downstairs. Interesting enough to finish but very predictable and not particularly thrilling. Also, both of the leading female characters didn’t have a decent brain even if you put the two of them together.
July 2, 2026
good read
This author has become one of my favorites. A good thriller with unexpected twists. Well written, good characters. I did think it dragged on a bit. And there were parts or phrases that were used repetitively . A few grammatical errors and mistakes in details. But worth the read.
This author has become one of my favorites. A good thriller with unexpected twists. Well written, good characters. I did think it dragged on a bit. And there were parts or phrases that were used repetitively . A few grammatical errors and mistakes in details. But worth the read.
April 5, 2026
This is a gripping psychological thriller that kept me flipping pages. Twisted and chilling. It’s an intense domestic thriller that had me on the edge of my seat. A must read. I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
April 27, 2026
Plot twist!
From such a simple premise. Only one room for 300 pages + and yet... Still shocked, surprised. Slight irritation at the fact I didn't want to finish it, but didn't want to put it down haahha
From such a simple premise. Only one room for 300 pages + and yet... Still shocked, surprised. Slight irritation at the fact I didn't want to finish it, but didn't want to put it down haahha
May 13, 2026
great read
This is the first time I’ve read this author & I really enjoyed the book, I couldn’t tell if it was a male or female writer from the perspective. I will look forward to reading more.
This is the first time I’ve read this author & I really enjoyed the book, I couldn’t tell if it was a male or female writer from the perspective. I will look forward to reading more.
May 22, 2026
Brilliant
This story was brilliant from start to finish. It was difficult to know how the character was going to get out of her situation so it was full of anxiety and Twists. The ending was very good
This story was brilliant from start to finish. It was difficult to know how the character was going to get out of her situation so it was full of anxiety and Twists. The ending was very good
May 25, 2026
all I can say is “WOW”!!
I’m a fan of psychological thrillers, and this might be my favorite. I sat all day and read the entire book. Characters were very real and well written. Incredible story. I highly recommend that everyone reads it.
I’m a fan of psychological thrillers, and this might be my favorite. I sat all day and read the entire book. Characters were very real and well written. Incredible story. I highly recommend that everyone reads it.
May 27, 2026
Disappointing
AJ Carter is a fabulous author and I have read and highly rate most of his books. I found myself fast forwarding a lot of this one as it was rather slow and repetitive. Not one of his best in my humble opinion.
AJ Carter is a fabulous author and I have read and highly rate most of his books. I found myself fast forwarding a lot of this one as it was rather slow and repetitive. Not one of his best in my humble opinion.
July 17, 2026
Excellent, gripping read.
This book was an excellent read. It kept you gripped on the edge of your seat, and you began to imagine how the situation was for the main character in the story. A+ books.
This book was an excellent read. It kept you gripped on the edge of your seat, and you began to imagine how the situation was for the main character in the story. A+ books.
April 5, 2026
WTF
I have read a lot of psycho thrillers and I gotta tell ya…that was one wild ride! I am certain I won’t sleep tonight. Thanks AJ!
No question…I’m a fan!
I have read a lot of psycho thrillers and I gotta tell ya…that was one wild ride! I am certain I won’t sleep tonight. Thanks AJ!
No question…I’m a fan!
April 8, 2026
Thrilling
Oh my God! Thus book ruined my day I did nothing debut read! It was exciting and perfect! My favourite book in a long time!!
Oh my God! Thus book ruined my day I did nothing debut read! It was exciting and perfect! My favourite book in a long time!!
April 16, 2026
Very, very good but quite depressing.
April 18, 2026
The building anxiety!!!!
Very good read. I was on edge the whole time. Well written and definitely gives you a scrabbling for “what happens next?!?!?!”. Recommended.
Very good read. I was on edge the whole time. Well written and definitely gives you a scrabbling for “what happens next?!?!?!”. Recommended.
April 19, 2026
Awesome Book
I am still shaking from this story! It was the best and scariest story I've ever read and I have been trying to read all of his! He deserves 10 stars!
I am still shaking from this story! It was the best and scariest story I've ever read and I have been trying to read all of his! He deserves 10 stars!
April 25, 2026
3 ⭐ - Much slower than it needed to be and very repetitive; I had high hopes for this book but it definitely let me down
April 26, 2026
Good read. Some bits a little unrealistic.
May 3, 2026
PG15
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