Now You're Mine

by A.J. Carter

356 pages, Kindle Edition

Published April 3, 2026

About the author

AJ 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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Reviews

[Alisha · Rating 4 out of 5]

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.

[Jennifer Nogowski · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.5

[maureenmanns · Rating 5 out of 5]

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

[Cynthia Mello · Rating 5 out of 5]

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.

[Deb · Rating 4 out of 5]

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.

[Andrea conniff · Rating 5 out of 5]

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!

[Rosemary Stead · Rating 5 out of 5]

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.

[Pam · Rating 5 out of 5]

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!

[Tena Hubble · Rating 3 out of 5]

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.

[Sammye · Rating 5 out of 5]

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.

[Antonia Fox · Rating 4 out of 5]

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

[BJ White · Rating 4 out of 5]

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.

[celene irwin · Rating 5 out of 5]

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

[Elaine Crews · Rating 5 out of 5]

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.

[Ritta Kloss · Rating 4 out of 5]

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!

[Donna Ross · Rating 5 out of 5]

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!!

[Anthony Ferguson · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very, very good but quite depressing.

[Janice Smith · Rating 5 out of 5]

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.

[Frieda Wallace · Rating 5 out of 5]

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!

[Rach Schofield · Rating 3 out of 5]

3 ⭐ - Much slower than it needed to be and very repetitive; I had high hopes for this book but it definitely let me down

[Debbie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good read. Some bits a little unrealistic.

[Karen · Rating 5 out of 5]

PG15

[julie cooper · Rating 5 out of 5]

Brilliant!!

What a storyteller! And what a story! Loved every second. The way he describes things makes you see exactly what he is describing

[Faye Ranger · Rating 4 out of 5]

Now your mine

Well written but surely she would have gone to hospital after she was found. Her friend should have gone to prison as well.

[Julie Fryer · Rating 3 out of 5]

It’s a dark tale that doesn’t really make any sense but is, nevertheless, quite compelling.
Wanted a happy ending and there sort of was

[Grazina Paegle · Rating 3 out of 5]

Suspense

Too repetitive. About a tenth of the book could be condensed. It would have been a better thing suspense story.

[Charlotte Lees · Rating 1 out of 5]

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!

[Helen ONeill · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fantastic thriller, kept me turning pages all the way to the end!

[Amber Dye · Rating 4 out of 5]

Definitely a page turner!! Only thing im confused about is the wording at the end? Was there some sort of arrangement between them and she framed him or was that just my imagination?

[Kkaaccyy · Rating 3 out of 5]

2.25 ⭐
This was juicy!