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Amelia Kellaway #2
Coming for You
A brutal crime. A traumatized mind. A victim no one believes...
Amelia Kellaway is hiding a secret. Still deeply traumatized by a kidnapping incident she suffered three years ago, Amelia is struggling to cope with a crippling anxiety disorder where she compulsively checks her locks and doors. She’s also experiencing frightening blackouts that strike at random. The root cause of her anxiety is her unshakable belief that her previous attacker, Rex Hawkins, is stalking her. She’s been to the authorities but they’ve dismissed her concerns as the paranoid delusions of a traumatized mind.
But are Amelia’s fears really unfounded? Could Rex Hawkins still be out there, waiting for her to drop her guard and make a mistake? Or is Amelia slipping deeper into neurosis and at risk of losing her mind?
Another gripping tale of psychological suspense from Deborah Rogers, Coming for You is a terrifying portrayal of a young woman on the brink, with shades of Hitchcock and Gillian Flynn.
If you like tense, gritty psychological suspense thrillers, you'll love book 2 in the Amelia Kellaway series from exciting new crime writer Deborah Rogers.
Amelia Kellaway is hiding a secret. Still deeply traumatized by a kidnapping incident she suffered three years ago, Amelia is struggling to cope with a crippling anxiety disorder where she compulsively checks her locks and doors. She’s also experiencing frightening blackouts that strike at random. The root cause of her anxiety is her unshakable belief that her previous attacker, Rex Hawkins, is stalking her. She’s been to the authorities but they’ve dismissed her concerns as the paranoid delusions of a traumatized mind.
But are Amelia’s fears really unfounded? Could Rex Hawkins still be out there, waiting for her to drop her guard and make a mistake? Or is Amelia slipping deeper into neurosis and at risk of losing her mind?
Another gripping tale of psychological suspense from Deborah Rogers, Coming for You is a terrifying portrayal of a young woman on the brink, with shades of Hitchcock and Gillian Flynn.
If you like tense, gritty psychological suspense thrillers, you'll love book 2 in the Amelia Kellaway series from exciting new crime writer Deborah Rogers.
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Deborah Rogers
13 books195 followersDeborah Rogers is a psychological thriller and suspense author. Her gripping debut psychological thriller, The Devil's Wire, received rave reviews as a “dark and twisted page turner”. In addition to standalone novels like The Devil’s Wire and Into Thin Air, Deborah writes the popular Amelia Kellaway series, a gritty suspense series based on New York prosecutor, Amelia Kellaway.
Deborah has a Graduate Diploma in scriptwriting and graduated cum laude from the Hagley Writers’ Institute. When she’s not writing psychological thrillers and suspense books, she likes to take her chocolate Lab, Rocky, for walks on the beach and make decadent desserts.
Deborah has a Graduate Diploma in scriptwriting and graduated cum laude from the Hagley Writers’ Institute. When she’s not writing psychological thrillers and suspense books, she likes to take her chocolate Lab, Rocky, for walks on the beach and make decadent desserts.
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June 22, 2020
Whoa, seriously! You don't just have to survive, you have to also make every-fucking-one believe you are rigth in the mind and remember it all well enough to not be misleading or whatever it is they believe.
Anyway, it's PTSD, OCD and God only knows what else wrong with Amelia. We get shown that trauma's a nasty bitch.
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I come to ride the trains. Late at night when there are not too many people around. (c)
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I like how I can forget who I am and who I was meant to be and the gaping canyon between the two. (c)
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... at least here on the train I can sit and pretend he does not exist. And pretending is better than nothing. Pretending is all I’ve got and I want to hold on to that for as long as I can. (c)
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“So, basically, I’m bat shit crazy.”
“I prefer the term ‘work in progress.’...” (c)
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... Use this downtime to work on yourself... Maybe have a change of scene. ... It’s all about interrupting patterns.” (c)
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As I looked through the scrapbook, it became clear that my miserable story had been hijacked. Rather than a story of survival, it become an archaic warning tale about what can go wrong when a woman strays too far from home. That made me sick. The last thing I wanted was to discourage young women from embarking on adventure and experiencing personal growth. (c)
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Anyway, it's PTSD, OCD and God only knows what else wrong with Amelia. We get shown that trauma's a nasty bitch.
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I come to ride the trains. Late at night when there are not too many people around. (c)
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I like how I can forget who I am and who I was meant to be and the gaping canyon between the two. (c)
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... at least here on the train I can sit and pretend he does not exist. And pretending is better than nothing. Pretending is all I’ve got and I want to hold on to that for as long as I can. (c)
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“So, basically, I’m bat shit crazy.”
“I prefer the term ‘work in progress.’...” (c)
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... Use this downtime to work on yourself... Maybe have a change of scene. ... It’s all about interrupting patterns.” (c)
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As I looked through the scrapbook, it became clear that my miserable story had been hijacked. Rather than a story of survival, it become an archaic warning tale about what can go wrong when a woman strays too far from home. That made me sick. The last thing I wanted was to discourage young women from embarking on adventure and experiencing personal growth. (c)
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July 16, 2020OUT NOW AND AVAILABLE IN KU!
A brutal crime. A traumatized mind. A victim no one believes...
Amelia Kellaway is hiding a secret. Still deeply traumatized by a kidnapping incident she suffered three years ago, Amelia is struggling to cope with a crippling anxiety disorder where she compulsively checks her locks and doors. She’s also experiencing frightening blackouts that strike at random. The root cause of her anxiety is her unshakable belief that her previous attacker, Rex Hawkins, is stalking her. She’s been to the authorities but they’ve dismissed her concerns as the paranoid delusions of a traumatized mind.
But are Amelia’s fears really unfounded? Could Rex Hawkins still be out there, waiting for her to drop her guard and make a mistake? Or is Amelia slipping deeper into neurosis and at risk of losing her mind?
Coming for You is a terrifying portrayal of a young woman on the brink, with shades of Hitchcock and Gillian Flynn.
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A brutal crime. A traumatized mind. A victim no one believes...
Amelia Kellaway is hiding a secret. Still deeply traumatized by a kidnapping incident she suffered three years ago, Amelia is struggling to cope with a crippling anxiety disorder where she compulsively checks her locks and doors. She’s also experiencing frightening blackouts that strike at random. The root cause of her anxiety is her unshakable belief that her previous attacker, Rex Hawkins, is stalking her. She’s been to the authorities but they’ve dismissed her concerns as the paranoid delusions of a traumatized mind.
But are Amelia’s fears really unfounded? Could Rex Hawkins still be out there, waiting for her to drop her guard and make a mistake? Or is Amelia slipping deeper into neurosis and at risk of losing her mind?
Coming for You is a terrifying portrayal of a young woman on the brink, with shades of Hitchcock and Gillian Flynn.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08...
June 18, 2020
I really enjoyed this refreshing spin on the classic prosecutor thriller. I LOVED the badass prosecutor herself, Amelia - a tough but authentic Manhattan ADA with a disability, and a strong sense of justice. As a side note, I’m a former Manhattan ADA myself and I always approach books that take place at my former office with some trepidation. But from the beginning, I knew I was going to like this one. The author gets to the heart of what we did there, and gives it some fun and totally acceptable dramatic embellishment. All in all she gets the prosecutor’s life very right. (Except there was no work cafeteria advertising Pilates classes. It was cheap Thai food, Forlini’s, or coffee and an egg sandwich from the cart if we were lucky.)
But really this book is less about Amelia does for a living and more about Amelia herself. Amelia’s disability is the result of a brutal attack and kidnapping. Her attacker went free. Amelia is battling through serious PTSD while trying to piece together whether her attacker is still following her, and whether he’s done this to anyone else.
This is book #2 in the series but it’s very easy to step into. I definitely want to read books #1 and #3 after getting to know Amelia in this book. I loved Amelia’s narration and voice and the author’s writing style. I recommend this book to anyone who likes character driven psychological thrillers with women who can fight back. Great ending with a great transition to book #3, which I will for sure be reading!
Thanks to NetGalley, Deborah Rogers and Lawson Publishing for a great read that made me feel empowered and glad to know Amelia! This is my honest review after receiving an advance copy of the book to read.
But really this book is less about Amelia does for a living and more about Amelia herself. Amelia’s disability is the result of a brutal attack and kidnapping. Her attacker went free. Amelia is battling through serious PTSD while trying to piece together whether her attacker is still following her, and whether he’s done this to anyone else.
This is book #2 in the series but it’s very easy to step into. I definitely want to read books #1 and #3 after getting to know Amelia in this book. I loved Amelia’s narration and voice and the author’s writing style. I recommend this book to anyone who likes character driven psychological thrillers with women who can fight back. Great ending with a great transition to book #3, which I will for sure be reading!
Thanks to NetGalley, Deborah Rogers and Lawson Publishing for a great read that made me feel empowered and glad to know Amelia! This is my honest review after receiving an advance copy of the book to read.
June 30, 2020
COVER SHOWN HERE IS NOT ACCURATE COVER OF COMING FOR YOU
COMING FOR YOU (AMELIA KELLAWAY, BK 2) by DEBORAH ROGERS 6/30/20
Amelia Kellaway, a successful prosecutor, is a tormented woman. She is still deeply traumatized by a kidnapping she suffered through 3 years ago. She managed to survive, but lost part of her foot as a result.
Even now, she suffered from PTSD ... thinking that her captor is still going to reach out to finish the job. Of course, no one believes that will happen. She's compulsive about checking all the locks, the windows, the doors. She stands across the street from her apartment and makes sure that her curtains / blinds have not been moved. She constantly looks at faces, maps out escape routes for wherever she goes.
But are Amelia's fears really unfounded? Is her kidnapper still out there stalking her? She suffers random blackouts .. is she also losing her mind?
This is a well written tale of a young woman who sometimes forgets whats real and what isn't. How long can someone survive her own paranoid delusions ... if they are delusions. The story is well-paced, with characters that are deftly drawn.
Many thanks to the author / Lawson Publishing (NZ) / Netgalley for the digital copy of this psychological suspense. Read and reviewed voluntarily, opinions expressed here are unbiased and entirely my own.
COMING FOR YOU (AMELIA KELLAWAY, BK 2) by DEBORAH ROGERS 6/30/20
Amelia Kellaway, a successful prosecutor, is a tormented woman. She is still deeply traumatized by a kidnapping she suffered through 3 years ago. She managed to survive, but lost part of her foot as a result.
Even now, she suffered from PTSD ... thinking that her captor is still going to reach out to finish the job. Of course, no one believes that will happen. She's compulsive about checking all the locks, the windows, the doors. She stands across the street from her apartment and makes sure that her curtains / blinds have not been moved. She constantly looks at faces, maps out escape routes for wherever she goes.
But are Amelia's fears really unfounded? Is her kidnapper still out there stalking her? She suffers random blackouts .. is she also losing her mind?
This is a well written tale of a young woman who sometimes forgets whats real and what isn't. How long can someone survive her own paranoid delusions ... if they are delusions. The story is well-paced, with characters that are deftly drawn.
Many thanks to the author / Lawson Publishing (NZ) / Netgalley for the digital copy of this psychological suspense. Read and reviewed voluntarily, opinions expressed here are unbiased and entirely my own.
August 11, 2020
I have a trend going - reading Book #2 in a series before I read Book #1. Normally, it's not something I would recommend, but with both of my experiences of late, I'm not disappointed.
Coming for You is a gritty, tense page-turner that I read in one sitting. Perhaps it's because the main character, Amelia Kellaway, is a prosecutor, and I immediately sympathized with the moral dilemma she finds herself in at the beginning of the story, but for whatever reason, this one resonated with me from page one. From the get-go, you realize that Amelia is deeply traumatized by something that happened in her recent past and that it also left her with a horrible disfigurement, but not having read the first book, it took some time for me to understand the reasons behind it. Amelia is also suffering from a crippling anxiety disorder where she compulsively checks her locks and doors and leaves everything in a certain way so that she knows if it has been moved when she is out of her apartment. She is also experiencing frightening, random blackouts. The root of her issues stems from her firm belief that a man who previously attacked her and held her against her will, is stalking her, despite evidence that he is dead. Everyone dismisses her concerns as the paranoid delusions of a traumatized mind, especially as she is skipping her counseling appointments and making questionable judgments in her role as a prosecutor. She is ultimately placed on leave and things start spiraling out of control for Amelia, when things start appearing out of place in her apartment and her mother receives an envelope at her house addressed to Amelia with nothing inside. Enter police detective, Ethan North, who was working on a case with Amelia before she was placed on leave, and who always seems to be there at just the right (or wrong) time, and you have the makings of a great thriller.
I really loved Amelia's character and thought Rogers did a phenomenal job at portraying her paranoia and general angst. Several times, I could palpably feel the terror Amelia was experiencing, and it made me want to check my own windows and doors. My only complaint is that the book is too short! I would have loved another hundred pages or so to further develop the plot, but I will just have to settle for waiting on Book #3 in the series.
Overall, well-worth every tense moment that I spent reading this one. 4 don't-knock-your-intuition stars!
I appreciate the opportunity to receive an advanced copy from Deborah Rogers, and my thoughts are entirely my own, unbiased opinion.
Coming for You is a gritty, tense page-turner that I read in one sitting. Perhaps it's because the main character, Amelia Kellaway, is a prosecutor, and I immediately sympathized with the moral dilemma she finds herself in at the beginning of the story, but for whatever reason, this one resonated with me from page one. From the get-go, you realize that Amelia is deeply traumatized by something that happened in her recent past and that it also left her with a horrible disfigurement, but not having read the first book, it took some time for me to understand the reasons behind it. Amelia is also suffering from a crippling anxiety disorder where she compulsively checks her locks and doors and leaves everything in a certain way so that she knows if it has been moved when she is out of her apartment. She is also experiencing frightening, random blackouts. The root of her issues stems from her firm belief that a man who previously attacked her and held her against her will, is stalking her, despite evidence that he is dead. Everyone dismisses her concerns as the paranoid delusions of a traumatized mind, especially as she is skipping her counseling appointments and making questionable judgments in her role as a prosecutor. She is ultimately placed on leave and things start spiraling out of control for Amelia, when things start appearing out of place in her apartment and her mother receives an envelope at her house addressed to Amelia with nothing inside. Enter police detective, Ethan North, who was working on a case with Amelia before she was placed on leave, and who always seems to be there at just the right (or wrong) time, and you have the makings of a great thriller.
I really loved Amelia's character and thought Rogers did a phenomenal job at portraying her paranoia and general angst. Several times, I could palpably feel the terror Amelia was experiencing, and it made me want to check my own windows and doors. My only complaint is that the book is too short! I would have loved another hundred pages or so to further develop the plot, but I will just have to settle for waiting on Book #3 in the series.
Overall, well-worth every tense moment that I spent reading this one. 4 don't-knock-your-intuition stars!
I appreciate the opportunity to receive an advanced copy from Deborah Rogers, and my thoughts are entirely my own, unbiased opinion.
September 27, 2020
Coming For You is the second book in the Amelia Kellaway trilogy. It follows Left For Dead, in which Amelia was abducted and, well, left for dead in the wilderness. While it’s not absolutely necessary to read the first book in the series before reading this one, I highly recommend that you do. You get more insight into Amelia as a character, and the first book is so darn good that you would be doing yourself a disservice not to read it first.
I absolutely love Rogers’ writing style. Throughout this novel, I noticed that not much is technically happening, yet it’s still extremely fast paced, and Amelia’s sky-high anxiety makes even the most innocuous of events feel like she’s found herself in a life or death situation. In Left for Dead, Amelia had to fight to survive, and now we’re seeing what happens to a survivor years later. She’s suffering from both the physical and mental aftermath of her attack. She’s a shell of who she once was, and as the novel progresses, she starts to realize that her coping mechanisms--such as spending an inordinate amount of time checking that her apartment and the surrounding area is safe--are keeping her from fully living her life and moving on from the trauma that has defined her. Amelia is convinced that Rex Harrison, the man who attacked her three years ago, is coming for her. But the reader must ask themselves: how much of her belief is real, and how much is sheer paranoia?
In Coming for You, Amelia meets Detective Ethan North while working on a case at the DA’s office. He seems to be just what the doctor ordered. He’s kind and caring and won’t leave her alone to her self-destructive behaviours. As much as I liked him, however, I did find their relationship to be a little rushed. This book is only 157 pages, and it values pacing over secondary character development. While we get a glimpse into Ethan’s past and surface level characteristics, I would have liked to have gotten to know him a fraction as well as I feel like I know Amelia. That said, for a book that’s only 157 pages, I did get the feeling that their relationship was genuine and heartfelt. I just wanted to see more of it!
I recommend this book to those who love a gripping psychological thriller that’s short enough to finish in an evening, but compelling enough to keep you thinking about it long past your bedtime.
*I received this book from NetGalley*
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I absolutely love Rogers’ writing style. Throughout this novel, I noticed that not much is technically happening, yet it’s still extremely fast paced, and Amelia’s sky-high anxiety makes even the most innocuous of events feel like she’s found herself in a life or death situation. In Left for Dead, Amelia had to fight to survive, and now we’re seeing what happens to a survivor years later. She’s suffering from both the physical and mental aftermath of her attack. She’s a shell of who she once was, and as the novel progresses, she starts to realize that her coping mechanisms--such as spending an inordinate amount of time checking that her apartment and the surrounding area is safe--are keeping her from fully living her life and moving on from the trauma that has defined her. Amelia is convinced that Rex Harrison, the man who attacked her three years ago, is coming for her. But the reader must ask themselves: how much of her belief is real, and how much is sheer paranoia?
In Coming for You, Amelia meets Detective Ethan North while working on a case at the DA’s office. He seems to be just what the doctor ordered. He’s kind and caring and won’t leave her alone to her self-destructive behaviours. As much as I liked him, however, I did find their relationship to be a little rushed. This book is only 157 pages, and it values pacing over secondary character development. While we get a glimpse into Ethan’s past and surface level characteristics, I would have liked to have gotten to know him a fraction as well as I feel like I know Amelia. That said, for a book that’s only 157 pages, I did get the feeling that their relationship was genuine and heartfelt. I just wanted to see more of it!
I recommend this book to those who love a gripping psychological thriller that’s short enough to finish in an evening, but compelling enough to keep you thinking about it long past your bedtime.
*I received this book from NetGalley*
This review appeared first on https://powerlibrarian.wordpress.com/
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August 11, 2020
MC Amelia Kellaway is traumatized by a kidnapping incident she suffered three years ago. She has developed anxiety, blackouts, and maybe paranoia too. Amelia believes her attacker, Rex Hawkins, is stalking her. As a reader I believed Amelia and felt badly so why doesn't anyone else? This is an intense, psychological page turner! Thank you to Lawson Publishing and NetGalley for an ebook ARC. This is my honest review.
December 28, 2020
A few years ago I read Left For Dead, the first of these Amelia Kellaway books and recall it being a thrilling and fast read, so when I was approached asking if I would like to read the next book in the series, it was a no brainer, I said yes.
Fast forward quite a few months and I have finally sat down and read Coming For You. I've been in a daze for the past 2 hours, where I wouldn't have known if anything was happening around me, as I was that absorbed in the pages of this book.
It is so gripping and the whole way through you are made to wonder is Amelia's conviction that Rex Hawkins is still alive and out there and coming for her, whether it is true or not. She is clearly suffering from various disorders and is petrified of ever being in the sort of situation she was in, in the first book again, and as a result her behaviour can come across as slightly neurotic and unstable at times.
I couldn't help but empathise with her, and I was really unsure what to believe, and just as the book appears to be going in one direction - pow something else happens and wow!
Make not mistakes, this is one incredibly gripping and compulsive series. Deborah Rogers is clearly a talented author who has created some disturbing but addictive characters to read about.
In fact my only real thought at the moment is, that I need to buy book 3 and start reading it now, and I'm saying this at 1am.... well its the Christmas holidays at the time of writing, so if I end up not getting much sleep after starting the next one well it won't matter!
If in doubt start at the beginning of this trilogy, the description on Amazon of binge worthy in this case is entirely accurate. So must go, need to binge read the next one too!
Thank you to the author for this copy which I have reviewed honestly and voluntarily.
Fast forward quite a few months and I have finally sat down and read Coming For You. I've been in a daze for the past 2 hours, where I wouldn't have known if anything was happening around me, as I was that absorbed in the pages of this book.
It is so gripping and the whole way through you are made to wonder is Amelia's conviction that Rex Hawkins is still alive and out there and coming for her, whether it is true or not. She is clearly suffering from various disorders and is petrified of ever being in the sort of situation she was in, in the first book again, and as a result her behaviour can come across as slightly neurotic and unstable at times.
I couldn't help but empathise with her, and I was really unsure what to believe, and just as the book appears to be going in one direction - pow something else happens and wow!
Make not mistakes, this is one incredibly gripping and compulsive series. Deborah Rogers is clearly a talented author who has created some disturbing but addictive characters to read about.
In fact my only real thought at the moment is, that I need to buy book 3 and start reading it now, and I'm saying this at 1am.... well its the Christmas holidays at the time of writing, so if I end up not getting much sleep after starting the next one well it won't matter!
If in doubt start at the beginning of this trilogy, the description on Amazon of binge worthy in this case is entirely accurate. So must go, need to binge read the next one too!
Thank you to the author for this copy which I have reviewed honestly and voluntarily.
June 11, 2020
Coming for You by Deborah Rogers is the second book in the Amelia Kellaway series. I missed the first book staring Amelia, and I assume it recounts her abduction and assault, but this story serves as a stand alone. I definitely want to go back and catch the first in the series.
After a brutal abduction and assault, Amelia is struggling. She can't lose the thought that her kidnapper is still out there and possibly watching for her. She looks over old kidnappings trying to decide if her kidnapper, Rex Hawkins, is the one responsible for those crimes, too. She checks, rechecks and checks the locks and windows of her apartment again and again.
Amelia is a lawyer who had a case go south on her and she is suspended. During her suspension she realizes that she is taking too many prescription meds and not getting enough sleep. She resolves to make a positive change in lifestyle and routine. Just when circumstances are looking up for Amelia, will her mind let her tormentor go or will her past catch up to her with brutal results?
I really enjoyed Coming for You. The author's writing is crisp, clear and well put together. Readers will empathize and root for Amelia as she struggles to find her new normal after the assault she survived.
After a brutal abduction and assault, Amelia is struggling. She can't lose the thought that her kidnapper is still out there and possibly watching for her. She looks over old kidnappings trying to decide if her kidnapper, Rex Hawkins, is the one responsible for those crimes, too. She checks, rechecks and checks the locks and windows of her apartment again and again.
Amelia is a lawyer who had a case go south on her and she is suspended. During her suspension she realizes that she is taking too many prescription meds and not getting enough sleep. She resolves to make a positive change in lifestyle and routine. Just when circumstances are looking up for Amelia, will her mind let her tormentor go or will her past catch up to her with brutal results?
I really enjoyed Coming for You. The author's writing is crisp, clear and well put together. Readers will empathize and root for Amelia as she struggles to find her new normal after the assault she survived.
June 24, 2020
Amelia is a lawyer by day, she’s good at her job, but inside she’s falling apart. She’s recovered from her physical injuries after being kidnapped, raped and her eventual escape that has left her with half a foot, but psychologically she’s desperate. She’s obsessive about security, taking a different journey home every day and compulsively checking her apartment is locked over and over……
She is convinced her attacker, Rex Hawkins, is still looking for her.
Ethan, a Detective, tries to convince Amelia she is safe, that Hawkins can’t hurt her anymore...as they grow close she starts to believe him……
Oh my nerves…..this is an incredibly tense tale, as you see Amelia struggle with her day to day life, her slipping deeper into fear and the effect this has on her….
Was she right to be so scared, or is she really losing her mind?
Coming For You has a quite slow pace as you get to know Amelia, but the tension builds as you turn the pages and it made me check the windows were closed that night for sure. I loved every fear filled minute and I can recommend this to anyone who loves a psychological thriller.
Thank you to Deborah for an eARC of Coming For You. This is my honest and unbiased review.
She is convinced her attacker, Rex Hawkins, is still looking for her.
Ethan, a Detective, tries to convince Amelia she is safe, that Hawkins can’t hurt her anymore...as they grow close she starts to believe him……
Oh my nerves…..this is an incredibly tense tale, as you see Amelia struggle with her day to day life, her slipping deeper into fear and the effect this has on her….
Was she right to be so scared, or is she really losing her mind?
Coming For You has a quite slow pace as you get to know Amelia, but the tension builds as you turn the pages and it made me check the windows were closed that night for sure. I loved every fear filled minute and I can recommend this to anyone who loves a psychological thriller.
Thank you to Deborah for an eARC of Coming For You. This is my honest and unbiased review.
June 5, 2020
“I like how I can forget who I am and who I was meant to be and the gaping canyon between the two.”
Thank you so much for the opportunity to read this book.
Amelia is tormented by her past . A survivor of a kidnapping years ago leaves her struggling to move on and rebuild her life .
She sees him everywhere . She knows he’s coming back for her . The question is when.
I enjoyed this book. It was fast paced and kept me entertained . I liked the main character Amelia and felt so sad for the struggles she faced.
Thank you so much for the opportunity to read this book.
Amelia is tormented by her past . A survivor of a kidnapping years ago leaves her struggling to move on and rebuild her life .
She sees him everywhere . She knows he’s coming back for her . The question is when.
I enjoyed this book. It was fast paced and kept me entertained . I liked the main character Amelia and felt so sad for the struggles she faced.
June 18, 2020
Book 2 of a series but this is my first time reading anything from this author and so I missed book 1, I don’t feel as if anything is missing and was able to enjoy this book. I love a good psychological thriller, this one is filled with intrigue, suspense, mystery along with lots of twists and turns that had me glued to my iPad completely absorbed by what I was reading.
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.
June 17, 2020
This is one twisty story. I loved the story and could not put it down. I am looking forward to more from this author.
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.
July 1, 2020
Great book with a great story line makes me wish I had read the first in the series I will have to get that one and read it now and keep up with the rest of the series it was that good!!
July 17, 2020
Coming For You by Deborah Rogers is the second book in the Amelia Kellaway series. This compelling, suspense filled thriller works fine as a standalone novel.
I was immediately drawn into this story from the first chapter. Main character Amelia Kellaway, a New York lawyer, is deeply disturbed, highly paranoid and physically and mentally damaged. The author paints a vivid and touching picture of a woman living with PTSD after a vicious and harrowing attack.
When detective Ethan North enters Amelia’s life her first instinct is to push him away. However, slowly she begins to let down her guard and talk about what happened when she was kidnapped and raped by Rex Hawkins, a man Amelia believes is still stalking her.
Will Amelia finally convince someone that a serial killer is out there, preying on other women and tracking her every move?
This quick read is told from Amelia Kellaway’s perspective and her anguish and paranoia is extremely well portrayed. It takes a while to find out exactly what happened to Amelia and the suspense is heightened as the details are slowly revealed. This tense thriller is well written with a totally believable main character. Recommended for lovers of psychological thrillers.
I was immediately drawn into this story from the first chapter. Main character Amelia Kellaway, a New York lawyer, is deeply disturbed, highly paranoid and physically and mentally damaged. The author paints a vivid and touching picture of a woman living with PTSD after a vicious and harrowing attack.
When detective Ethan North enters Amelia’s life her first instinct is to push him away. However, slowly she begins to let down her guard and talk about what happened when she was kidnapped and raped by Rex Hawkins, a man Amelia believes is still stalking her.
Will Amelia finally convince someone that a serial killer is out there, preying on other women and tracking her every move?
This quick read is told from Amelia Kellaway’s perspective and her anguish and paranoia is extremely well portrayed. It takes a while to find out exactly what happened to Amelia and the suspense is heightened as the details are slowly revealed. This tense thriller is well written with a totally believable main character. Recommended for lovers of psychological thrillers.
September 15, 2021
This is the 2nd in the 3 series about Amelia Kellaway. In the first book, Amelia was taking time off of being a lawyer in the big city of New York. She wanted to be an adventurer and go to California and hike the trails. To be free.
After deciding to take the big leap and quit her job, she landed in California, ready to go, but life
has a way of changing your plans. She was kidnapped and taken and kept in the woods, raped and tortured, until she finally got away.
Now, back home, her fears are never far away. She still feels that the man that kidnapped her is stalking her, she barely goes out. She is back prosecuting cases, but in the last one, she made a mistake and has had to take time off from work. Now, all she does is roam her apartment and feel that her kidnapper is still out there and coming for her.
Another 5 star and one that you shouldn't miss!
After deciding to take the big leap and quit her job, she landed in California, ready to go, but life
has a way of changing your plans. She was kidnapped and taken and kept in the woods, raped and tortured, until she finally got away.
Now, back home, her fears are never far away. She still feels that the man that kidnapped her is stalking her, she barely goes out. She is back prosecuting cases, but in the last one, she made a mistake and has had to take time off from work. Now, all she does is roam her apartment and feel that her kidnapper is still out there and coming for her.
Another 5 star and one that you shouldn't miss!
February 16, 2022
There are parts of this story that just drag on for too long, (like the whole thing with the wolves in book one), while other parts of the story are rushed through. Disappointing, because I am a true crime fanatic & the storyline could be so good!
In book two: The author goes into great depth to make the reader understand Amelia’s level of trauma & severe PTSD that has gone on for several years.
& then what…Ethan comes along & cures her on like their 3rd encounter? Is he a wizard in bed, or what? Her meeting him & developing a relationship with him was entirely too rushed, in my opinion. I felt no connection there at all.
2.5 stars rounded up to 3. I am hoping the final book in this series does the first two justice.
In book two: The author goes into great depth to make the reader understand Amelia’s level of trauma & severe PTSD that has gone on for several years.
& then what…Ethan comes along & cures her on like their 3rd encounter? Is he a wizard in bed, or what? Her meeting him & developing a relationship with him was entirely too rushed, in my opinion. I felt no connection there at all.
2.5 stars rounded up to 3. I am hoping the final book in this series does the first two justice.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
August 9, 2020
Exciting Thriller!
I found Part 2 just as exciting and thrilling to read as the first book. My only complaint is that I think authors should disclose in their description of their books if they are not stand~alone. I'd rather authors put their series books into one book. Yes, readers will want to buy the next book when left hanging with a cliffhanger! But this ends up being over $15.00 for the three books!!!
I found Part 2 just as exciting and thrilling to read as the first book. My only complaint is that I think authors should disclose in their description of their books if they are not stand~alone. I'd rather authors put their series books into one book. Yes, readers will want to buy the next book when left hanging with a cliffhanger! But this ends up being over $15.00 for the three books!!!
November 19, 2021
Very good
I enjoyed this book very much. It will grab your interest from the beginning and not let go till the end. We learn that Amelia has been right about a lot of things. She is finally getting her life back and has a new relationship. One that is healthy for her. I feel the ending came too soon.
I enjoyed this book very much. It will grab your interest from the beginning and not let go till the end. We learn that Amelia has been right about a lot of things. She is finally getting her life back and has a new relationship. One that is healthy for her. I feel the ending came too soon.
August 18, 2020
Wow
I am captivating hooked on the series!!! I am about to start book # 3.. I can't wait to see the ending of Mel & Rex!! I don't want to leave a cliffhanger so.all.I can say is Read The Series.
I am captivating hooked on the series!!! I am about to start book # 3.. I can't wait to see the ending of Mel & Rex!! I don't want to leave a cliffhanger so.all.I can say is Read The Series.
September 19, 2020
Good book
Well done. Closed a lot of open loops from book 1. Solid writing with enough intrigue to keep the story moving and the reader's interest.
Well done. Closed a lot of open loops from book 1. Solid writing with enough intrigue to keep the story moving and the reader's interest.
January 30, 2021
Your worst nightmare
I really enjoyed this book. A real page Turner. The characters totally believable. I liked the fact that Amelia could finally find happiness.
I really enjoyed this book. A real page Turner. The characters totally believable. I liked the fact that Amelia could finally find happiness.
November 18, 2022
Riviting
This kept me turning pages and interest going. It is riviting, keeps you up, don't want to put it down.
This kept me turning pages and interest going. It is riviting, keeps you up, don't want to put it down.
June 16, 2023
Great police thriller
This story kept you guessing if Amelia was crazy and delusional or not.Loved the romance blended in. Loved the twist at the end. Great read!
This story kept you guessing if Amelia was crazy and delusional or not.Loved the romance blended in. Loved the twist at the end. Great read!
February 4, 2021
I really enjoyed book #1 in this series, but this one (Coming for You) fell flat for me. As short as it was, it could have half as long. In Coming for You, Amelia is dealing with the mental and physical fallout of her ordeal with Rex. She thinks she sees him everywhere, she is not surprisingly very cautious. Amelia clearly has PTSD and is triggered by certain sounds, colors, and smells. Even though she is still terrified, she finds the strength to take on cases in hopes of helping others. Again, we see that strength that, at times, seems to even surprises Amelia.
The big question is this installment is... Is Rex alive? And, if so, what is Rex planning?
Though I didn't enjoy this installment as much as the first, it was a decent read. My biggest complaint is that this book held very little content. The writing was very circular and it kept pinging back to the same thing...Amelia is terrified that Rex is still alive and that he is coming for her. I get that this is the point of this installment, but it was beaten to death. Lord, it was beaten and dragged lol. Still, it was a worthwhile read and I plan to finish the third book in the series.
The big question is this installment is... Is Rex alive? And, if so, what is Rex planning?
Though I didn't enjoy this installment as much as the first, it was a decent read. My biggest complaint is that this book held very little content. The writing was very circular and it kept pinging back to the same thing...Amelia is terrified that Rex is still alive and that he is coming for her. I get that this is the point of this installment, but it was beaten to death. Lord, it was beaten and dragged lol. Still, it was a worthwhile read and I plan to finish the third book in the series.
August 31, 2020
I enjoyed this book. I loved the way that the author told the story and I could relate to the main character Amelia. I wonder how many people walking amongst us are as broken as Amelia was in this story? She hid it so well from everyone that she came in contact with, all except one, Ethan.
Her twisted past, her neurosis, her OCD and PTSD tendencies. How someone this fragmented could seemingly act like life is perfect for them on the outside, while they are struggling on the inside just to function as a lawyer is bewildering to me. But she pulls it off, until she doesn't. She tells her therapist and her cop friend Ethan that the guy that kidnapped her is still out there following her, yet they don't believe her. He is dead and it was confirmed by his DNA. Yet, she still sees him following her, she still feels him watching her, she still senses that he is alive.
Take a day or so and pick up this book and read the words written. I think that you will really enjoy it, I know that I did!
Her twisted past, her neurosis, her OCD and PTSD tendencies. How someone this fragmented could seemingly act like life is perfect for them on the outside, while they are struggling on the inside just to function as a lawyer is bewildering to me. But she pulls it off, until she doesn't. She tells her therapist and her cop friend Ethan that the guy that kidnapped her is still out there following her, yet they don't believe her. He is dead and it was confirmed by his DNA. Yet, she still sees him following her, she still feels him watching her, she still senses that he is alive.
Take a day or so and pick up this book and read the words written. I think that you will really enjoy it, I know that I did!
August 2, 2020
It's been three years since Amelia was kidnapped and left for dead. She is back in New York City working as a prosecutor. Even though she should feel safe she is suffering from crippling PTSD which causes her to compulsively check her locks and doors and experiencing random blackouts. The cause of her anxiety is that even though she has been told that her kidnapper is dead she believes that he is still alive and stalking her. She tries to keep her fear from her colleagues from her work associates and family but it is getting harder for her to hide as her fear keeps climbing. Was she right to fear her kidnapper or is she totally delusional? The fear builds right from the first page and keeps the reader anxious to find out if Rex is really stalking her and when he will make himself known to her. Excellent writing that keeps the reader anxiously turning the pages.
June 26, 2020
i was given this ARC by netgalley and publisher for honest review and opinion.
this was a very nerve wrecking book. i felt for the character and how scared she felt. she is one that was physical attacked and dealing with her disability after being attack, raped, and injured leaving her with only half a foot.
she is very paranoid that her attacker is still out there and is going to come looking for her. after she starts trusting someone else that she is safe she finds out is fhe really safe? was she right to worry all those times about her safety or was she just going crazy?
this was a very nerve wrecking book. i felt for the character and how scared she felt. she is one that was physical attacked and dealing with her disability after being attack, raped, and injured leaving her with only half a foot.
she is very paranoid that her attacker is still out there and is going to come looking for her. after she starts trusting someone else that she is safe she finds out is fhe really safe? was she right to worry all those times about her safety or was she just going crazy?
July 13, 2020
This suspenseful and exciting story about is about Amelia as she tries to reestablish her life after being taken, physically and sexually abused and left for dead in a shallow grave. Even though the world thinks the monster is dead, she knows that he isn’t and has left a string of murdered girls just like her in his wake and she knows he’s waiting to come back for her. This was a very good read with well developed characters.
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.
August 11, 2020
Coming For You is the second book in Deborah Roger's psychological suspense series featuring Amelia Kellaway, a traumatized NYC prosecutor who is recovering from a kidnapping which left her for dead. This well written and thrilling novel has an intriguing plot with twists, mystery, suspense, and well developed characters. I could not put this book down and am eagerly awaiting the next book in the series entitled Speak For Me.
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.
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