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Someone should’ve told these ladies to stay home.
While best friends Sonya and Evie are taking a road trip through the California desert to celebrate Evie’s last days as a single woman, Sonya becomes infatuated with a handsome stranger. After she and the man share a night of unbridled passion under the stars of Little Boy Canyon, Sonya realizes she’s made a huge mistake and breaks things off with the man before even getting his name.
Unfortunately, this man isn’t someone who takes no for an answer and before they know it, Sonya and Evie are thrust into a living nightmare when the man chases them relentlessly through the desert with revenge on his mind and murder in his heart.
While best friends Sonya and Evie are taking a road trip through the California desert to celebrate Evie’s last days as a single woman, Sonya becomes infatuated with a handsome stranger. After she and the man share a night of unbridled passion under the stars of Little Boy Canyon, Sonya realizes she’s made a huge mistake and breaks things off with the man before even getting his name.
Unfortunately, this man isn’t someone who takes no for an answer and before they know it, Sonya and Evie are thrust into a living nightmare when the man chases them relentlessly through the desert with revenge on his mind and murder in his heart.
126 pages, Kindle Edition
Published September 10, 2019
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Stacy-Deanne
169 books327 followersStacy-Deanne (pronounced Dee-Anne) is an award-winning and bestselling novelist of contemporary romance, romantic suspense, and women's fiction novels.
Her work includes Everlasting, Melody, Bruised, and Captivated. Stacy is a 2011 and 2012 African-American Literary Award nominee.
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November 11, 2019
This story was a little underwhelming. It started out good with the intrigue, mystery and betrayal, but then it fizzled. The villains in the book weren’t even that dangerous. All they wanted was money. D was somewhat of a maniac, but he really wasn’t even that intimidating once you figured out he was a sadist enjoying the games he was playing. He wanted Sonya and would never have hurt her if she agreed to be with him.
I found the cops in the story ridiculous and unbelievable. They were almost the comedy relief. Evie was way too forgiving for my taste. Who just forgives her best friend for having an affair with her fiancé? I know they were in a life or death situation, but that doesn’t mean they are cool. Yeah, I would have come back for her, but no way would we be able to maintain our friendship. Nope!
I found the cops in the story ridiculous and unbelievable. They were almost the comedy relief. Evie was way too forgiving for my taste. Who just forgives her best friend for having an affair with her fiancé? I know they were in a life or death situation, but that doesn’t mean they are cool. Yeah, I would have come back for her, but no way would we be able to maintain our friendship. Nope!
September 25, 2019
This story kept me on the edge of my seat. The heroine handled a revelation rather well, and I commend her. Action-packed!
October 29, 2021
Could have been better
This story started out okay but the longer it went on I realized I didn't care for the characters, one being a liar, cheater, and hypocrite, another completely clueless, and people they meet either outrageous, prejudiced, or perverse. This is also the one thing I had the biggest trouble with -- how unlikable each and every character was to me. I kept reading hoping they'd somehow redeem themselves but no. I have no idea how this friendship between the two main characters could possibly survive but ...yeah. One also has to suspend belief when trying to figure out how the villain manages to keep showing up and disappearing into thin air, even though there is no explanation,not even a paranormal one. The side character Dan turns into David somewhere and back into Dan. Evie "jiggles" a lot toward the end and a lot of the descriptive language used throughout the story seemed a bit awkward. I'm not sure how this book got so many high ratings. The whole story left me pretty confused. Had the character arcs been worked out better and had the whole narrative been fleshed out a bit more, I might have enjoyed this author's work more.
This story started out okay but the longer it went on I realized I didn't care for the characters, one being a liar, cheater, and hypocrite, another completely clueless, and people they meet either outrageous, prejudiced, or perverse. This is also the one thing I had the biggest trouble with -- how unlikable each and every character was to me. I kept reading hoping they'd somehow redeem themselves but no. I have no idea how this friendship between the two main characters could possibly survive but ...yeah. One also has to suspend belief when trying to figure out how the villain manages to keep showing up and disappearing into thin air, even though there is no explanation,not even a paranormal one. The side character Dan turns into David somewhere and back into Dan. Evie "jiggles" a lot toward the end and a lot of the descriptive language used throughout the story seemed a bit awkward. I'm not sure how this book got so many high ratings. The whole story left me pretty confused. Had the character arcs been worked out better and had the whole narrative been fleshed out a bit more, I might have enjoyed this author's work more.
January 3, 2020
Hallelujah!!!!
Brilliant!!!! Absolute perfection!!!! Thank You so much Stacy-Deanne for writing such an unforgettable, spine tingling masterpiece. I'm so in love with your work. This author is Highly recommended!!!
Brilliant!!!! Absolute perfection!!!! Thank You so much Stacy-Deanne for writing such an unforgettable, spine tingling masterpiece. I'm so in love with your work. This author is Highly recommended!!!
November 3, 2021
Wow!
This is the first time I read a book that the woman didn't get the man. Weird feeling. The book was okay. I don't know if I would have been so forgiving. Bish slept with my fiancee. No cool. You were my friend.
This is the first time I read a book that the woman didn't get the man. Weird feeling. The book was okay. I don't know if I would have been so forgiving. Bish slept with my fiancee. No cool. You were my friend.
February 11, 2020
Just ok
Needed a little more depth. Not bad, no love connections at all. This was a roller coaster of a story. I will continue to read this author
Needed a little more depth. Not bad, no love connections at all. This was a roller coaster of a story. I will continue to read this author
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July 28, 2022
The plot line was good, I also liked the characters but the editing wasn't good.
December 1, 2019
Psycho
Sonya was definitely jealous of Evie's relationship with her fiance and he took advantage. Evie was a true friend. Needed one more chapter to wrap up the end.
Sonya was definitely jealous of Evie's relationship with her fiance and he took advantage. Evie was a true friend. Needed one more chapter to wrap up the end.
September 11, 2019
This was a good read. My attention was held from the the beginning until the end. Sonya and Evie have been best friends for years since college. Sonya decides to take Evie on a trip through the desert, so Sonya can take pictures of the different scenery, plus she wanted them to have a girls trip together since Evie will be getting married to her fiancé Broderick.
When they stop to eat at a roadside cafe, Sonya sees a tall handsome man with eyes that just drew her attraction to him.
Sonya decides to listen to Evie to talk to the stranger and from there the craziness begins.
There are a lot of plot twist and turns that caught me by surprise. I could feel the emotions of the characters of being scared, mad, bewildered while trying to get out of the dangerous situation they were in.
I highly recommend this book to read, especially if you like thriller, mystery and suspense.
Cassandra H.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
When they stop to eat at a roadside cafe, Sonya sees a tall handsome man with eyes that just drew her attraction to him.
Sonya decides to listen to Evie to talk to the stranger and from there the craziness begins.
There are a lot of plot twist and turns that caught me by surprise. I could feel the emotions of the characters of being scared, mad, bewildered while trying to get out of the dangerous situation they were in.
I highly recommend this book to read, especially if you like thriller, mystery and suspense.
Cassandra H.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
September 30, 2019
This is my first time reading this author and what a tale she has weaved in this book! The plot is different and has a lot of action and twists and turns in it. It’s a fast-paced quick read that is pretty good. I can’t say I’m going to want to read it again, but I’ve also read a lot worse. I’d have liked it better if it had been drawn out more, as it does seem rushed at times. But if you want an action packed interesting short story then this is it!
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
September 14, 2019
Unexpected Road Trip
I could not stop reading this book until I was finished. Great storyline with unexpected twists and turns and surprise suspense. A true thriller with a touch of humor.
I could not stop reading this book until I was finished. Great storyline with unexpected twists and turns and surprise suspense. A true thriller with a touch of humor.
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