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Elizabeth thought that after all they'd been through, the bad parts were over.
Guess not.
After saving herself and her little boy from abductors, Elizabeth yearns to put the terror behind them, to cocoon with her son, safe and secure at home.
Court hearings confirm that they suffered the worst betrayal possible. She never dreamed that she'd have to battle the law to protect her medically fragile little boy when his life and sanity are on the line.
When her son is targeted and taken, Elizabeth will do anything to save him.
Ordinary people, thrust into extraordinary circumstances.
Guess not.
After saving herself and her little boy from abductors, Elizabeth yearns to put the terror behind them, to cocoon with her son, safe and secure at home.
Court hearings confirm that they suffered the worst betrayal possible. She never dreamed that she'd have to battle the law to protect her medically fragile little boy when his life and sanity are on the line.
When her son is targeted and taken, Elizabeth will do anything to save him.
Ordinary people, thrust into extraordinary circumstances.
242 pages, Kindle Edition
First published March 3, 2021
307 people are currently reading
201 people want to read
About the author
Sharon A. Mitchell
39 books59 followersDr. Sharon A. Mitchell lives on a farm, with her nearest neighbor several miles away. Doesn't that seem like the ideal setting to spark the imagination? She takes long walks with her hundred-pound German Shepherd dogs, Pickles and Dill. (She didn't name them - don't blame her).
Her newest work are clean, contemporary, western romances in The Farmers of Goodrich County series.
She's working on her eighth psychological thriller novel for the When Bad Things Happen series.
Besidestfive short stories tied to that series, she's written six novels, each featuring an autistic child or young adult. Two nonfiction books accompany that autism series.
Sharon's been a teacher, counselor, psychologist and consultant for decades and continues to teach university classes to soon--to-be teachers and administrators.
Dr. Sharon A. Mitchell is author of the psychological thriller series When Bad Things Happen:
·GONE
·TRUST
·SELFISH
- INSTINCT
-REASONS WHY
-MINE
-SANCTUM
·YOUNG ANNA (a short story)
·Anything for Her Son (prequel short story)
Western Romances:
- The Farmer Takes a Wife
-The Farmer Says I Do
- The Farmer's Christmas Duty
- In Case of Rain
She's also written a series of six novels, each featuring a child or young adult on the autism spectrum:
·Autism Goes to School
·Autism Runs Away
·Autism Belongs
·Autism Talks and Talks
·Autism Grows Up
·Autism Goes to College
·Autism Box Set- Books 1-3
In addition, there are two nonfiction books:
·Autism Questions Parents Ask & the Answers They Seek
·Autism Questions Teachers Ask & the Answers They Seek
Her newest work are clean, contemporary, western romances in The Farmers of Goodrich County series.
She's working on her eighth psychological thriller novel for the When Bad Things Happen series.
Besidestfive short stories tied to that series, she's written six novels, each featuring an autistic child or young adult. Two nonfiction books accompany that autism series.
Sharon's been a teacher, counselor, psychologist and consultant for decades and continues to teach university classes to soon--to-be teachers and administrators.
Dr. Sharon A. Mitchell is author of the psychological thriller series When Bad Things Happen:
·GONE
·TRUST
·SELFISH
- INSTINCT
-REASONS WHY
-MINE
-SANCTUM
·YOUNG ANNA (a short story)
·Anything for Her Son (prequel short story)
Western Romances:
- The Farmer Takes a Wife
-The Farmer Says I Do
- The Farmer's Christmas Duty
- In Case of Rain
She's also written a series of six novels, each featuring a child or young adult on the autism spectrum:
·Autism Goes to School
·Autism Runs Away
·Autism Belongs
·Autism Talks and Talks
·Autism Grows Up
·Autism Goes to College
·Autism Box Set- Books 1-3
In addition, there are two nonfiction books:
·Autism Questions Parents Ask & the Answers They Seek
·Autism Questions Teachers Ask & the Answers They Seek
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February 23, 2021
WOW!! I absolutely LOVE IT! Once I started I couldn’t put it down for longer than I had to and hurried then to pick it back up again. I can see why trusting was so hard for this mom and what happened to her when she did. I know we cannot do things alone and if not family then definitely friends beside us to help. Highly recommend this book.
March 5, 2021
In this book Sharon brings us another chapter in the life of Elizabeth and her son Timothy.
Again we get a look into the psyche of both as they deal in their own ways with being the victim of an abduction—she unable to trust and her son retreating into silence.
The antagonist is all kinds of creepy, well written insight into an unstable, twisted mind.
Elizabeth is facing the trial of her soon to be ex for her attempted murder, while trying to keep Timothy as close as possible. When new people begin to trickle into her life she must decide, is it better to continue to be alone, or can she trust new friends, and allow them to enrich her life in ways she never imagined?
This is a great book!
Again we get a look into the psyche of both as they deal in their own ways with being the victim of an abduction—she unable to trust and her son retreating into silence.
The antagonist is all kinds of creepy, well written insight into an unstable, twisted mind.
Elizabeth is facing the trial of her soon to be ex for her attempted murder, while trying to keep Timothy as close as possible. When new people begin to trickle into her life she must decide, is it better to continue to be alone, or can she trust new friends, and allow them to enrich her life in ways she never imagined?
This is a great book!
February 24, 2021
What a ride. I just finished proofing an advance reader copy. This... this is gripping. When I got to a certain point I had to put it away for a while because it tapped into my own fears from when my son was little; in my head I knew Timothy (and Elizabeth) were going to be all right but my heart was overwhelmed. Add the fact that Dr. Mitchell is a romantic at heart (not that I mind!) and you have a compelling story that is otherwise very hard to put down. Go read GONE first, if you haven't read the short story with Keira and Daniel, that next, then TRUST. You will not be disappointed.
February 24, 2021
Trust: a Psychological Thriller is an exceptional book. If I could give it six stars, I would. While one of the characters is a four-year-old who has seizures, please don’t think of this as a book only for people who have a child who is not neurotypical. I read this book in one sitting; it is very captivating. Dr. Sharon A. Mitchell does a great job of further developing the main character in this book series. Trust is book 2 and Elizabeth continues to be challenged and grow. Trust could be a standalone novel, but since Book 1 is good, too, I recommend reading both of them!
March 7, 2021
This one will also twist us up. This author has that ability to take us into these worlds but not let go anytime soon. Elizabeth and her little boy already been through a full plate of stuff but that will not be all. Then the worst will happen and Elizabeth will do anything to get her boy. We will stick like glue to the pages as we quickly turn those pages tensing up as it goes. Of course there is the title for a reason and we too must trust that the author will be gracious and give us some relief at some point.
March 5, 2021
This is a wonderful addition to this thrilling series!
Wonderful well written plot and story line that had me engaged from the start.
Love the well fleshed out characters and found them believeable.
Great suspense and action with wonderful world building that adds so much to the story.
Such a thrilling read that I couldn't put it down.
Can't wait to read more of these.
Recommend reading.
I read a complimentary advance copy of the book; this is my voluntary and honest review.
Wonderful well written plot and story line that had me engaged from the start.
Love the well fleshed out characters and found them believeable.
Great suspense and action with wonderful world building that adds so much to the story.
Such a thrilling read that I couldn't put it down.
Can't wait to read more of these.
Recommend reading.
I read a complimentary advance copy of the book; this is my voluntary and honest review.
October 26, 2021
What a riveting story!
April 27, 2021
Though this was the second in a sequel, in which I had not read the first, it was easy to read as a stand alone. It was an enjoyable read revolving around a single mother with a son who had seizure issues. The mother found it difficult to trust anyone due to what happened in the first book. Therefore, she took her young son with her everywhere. She was certainly a helicopter mom and other things were going on. Being court ordered to have her son see a psychiatrist is a very difficult thing for her to do...with mysterious results!
July 3, 2021
Trust can be overrated
Elizabeth and her son had been kidnapped. Little did she know her husband was trying to kill her for her inheritance. Things just got worse when she was ordered to be evaluated by a psychologist. Read to find out the exciting context of this book.
Well written and kept my interest from beginning to end.
Elizabeth and her son had been kidnapped. Little did she know her husband was trying to kill her for her inheritance. Things just got worse when she was ordered to be evaluated by a psychologist. Read to find out the exciting context of this book.
Well written and kept my interest from beginning to end.
March 7, 2023
Such a great follow up to the first book, like nothing I've read before. I could see where it was going about halfway through, but it didn't diminish my enjoyment of the story. Had a hard time connecting with the characters in the first book, but that was remedied in the second book. Really looking forward to the rest of this series.
July 7, 2023
What a nightmare
In this second book of the series, Elizabeth and her son Timothy are recuperating from being kidnapped by a stranger, which thwarted a real kidnap-murder plot that her ex-husband planned. That's a lot of trauma to overcome and things are not working out well for Elizabeth.
In this second book of the series, Elizabeth and her son Timothy are recuperating from being kidnapped by a stranger, which thwarted a real kidnap-murder plot that her ex-husband planned. That's a lot of trauma to overcome and things are not working out well for Elizabeth.
April 1, 2021
After being kidnapped Elizabeth and her son Timothy are rescued by the police as her husband is trying to kill her. When the courts and the Doctors seem to be against her she will do what ever it takes to keep her son safe. This is a great story and I can not wait to read more by this author.
May 31, 2021
Great Series
This second book of the series was even better than the first. It’s hard to let people in, but this story shows how welcoming people in your life can change everything.
This second book of the series was even better than the first. It’s hard to let people in, but this story shows how welcoming people in your life can change everything.
April 3, 2022
I loved this story so much more than I expected. Started this one and finish just a few hours later, I love a book that makes me finish it all in one session.
Recommend to anyone who likes psychological thrillers this one should be on your list.
Recommend to anyone who likes psychological thrillers this one should be on your list.
November 24, 2022
What a great book! Doctor Sharon Mitchell can really write and if you have any interest at all you’ll be hooked. She really unfolds the minds thoughts in this book and what happens sometimes when you trust someone. Then the word trust really unfolds as we go to the ending, brilliant. 5
December 10, 2022
It was nice to wrap up the story of Elizabeth and Timothy. However, I don't think I would continue with this author. Her storytelling style kind of left me bored.
The cliffhangers and plot twists are not dynamic enough for me.
The cliffhangers and plot twists are not dynamic enough for me.
November 24, 2025
Psychological thriller
Good storyline. A woman raised to bow to authority , trusts her son’s pyschologist until she takes her son to her home for a week! What professional does that??? A good read.
Good storyline. A woman raised to bow to authority , trusts her son’s pyschologist until she takes her son to her home for a week! What professional does that??? A good read.
March 15, 2021
Koodos Sharon Mitchell for another very good read! Your title is perfect and impacts the lives of all the characters. I highly recommend this book!
July 4, 2021
Great !
The longer I read this book the more I got involved. Watching the slow change of personalities was super interesting ! Randy YOST
The longer I read this book the more I got involved. Watching the slow change of personalities was super interesting ! Randy YOST
July 17, 2021
I enjoyed this story. Lots of mystery & I really liked.seeing the main character grow from her experiences.
December 23, 2021
Loved this story. Excitement, mystery, romance, kidnapping all woven into a great story. Loved from beginning to end.
July 31, 2022
A sheltered young mother taking care of a medically fragile young son, this psychological thriller does not disappoint. This is a 9 book series of, When bad things Happen.
November 27, 2022
This second book from Sharon Mitchell did not disappoint. Amazing turn around for both mother and son after another serious event.
February 10, 2023
I can't keep my emotions in check. This series!!
April 18, 2023
Great book series.
September 25, 2024
Quando l'ho iniziato la mia avversione per Elizabeth era anche maggiore rispetto al primo libro. Sarà pur stata la vittima, però una vittima davvero pesante.
Non è cambiata molto dopo il rapimento, con l'unica differenza di essere fissata a tenersi il figlio vicino, a non vedere nessuno, a non avere amici. Comprensibile? Assolutamente. Farei lo stesso nella sua situazione? Non ne ho idea.
Sta di fatto che questo libro mi ha dato una crisi di nervi dietro l'altra.
Verso metà però le cose iniziano a cambiare e verso la fine ho avuto un cambio di pensiero così veloce nei suoi confronti che flash spostati proprio.
Decisamente mi è piaciuto molto di più del primo. Più colpi di scena, meno noioso sicuramente. Abbiamo anche tanti nuovi personaggi come Brendan e Jake, gli stessi agenti di polizia che salvano Elizabeth nel primo libro. Troviamo Cynthia, sua vicina di casa. Keira, la fidanzata di Jake.
Direi che Keira è stata la mia preferita, spero davvero di ritrovarla nel terzo volume.
Non è cambiata molto dopo il rapimento, con l'unica differenza di essere fissata a tenersi il figlio vicino, a non vedere nessuno, a non avere amici. Comprensibile? Assolutamente. Farei lo stesso nella sua situazione? Non ne ho idea.
Sta di fatto che questo libro mi ha dato una crisi di nervi dietro l'altra.
Verso metà però le cose iniziano a cambiare e verso la fine ho avuto un cambio di pensiero così veloce nei suoi confronti che flash spostati proprio.
Decisamente mi è piaciuto molto di più del primo. Più colpi di scena, meno noioso sicuramente. Abbiamo anche tanti nuovi personaggi come Brendan e Jake, gli stessi agenti di polizia che salvano Elizabeth nel primo libro. Troviamo Cynthia, sua vicina di casa. Keira, la fidanzata di Jake.
Direi che Keira è stata la mia preferita, spero davvero di ritrovarla nel terzo volume.
March 15, 2021
I felt this book was just a continuation of the first book, Gone, except that Elizabeth is suffocating her son more now than before the abduction. I was unable to really get "into" the book and enjoy it the way I do most books.
I was given an ebook by the author and this is my voluntary & honest review.
I was given an ebook by the author and this is my voluntary & honest review.
September 26, 2022
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' TRUST ' is a story about Elizabeth,her son Timothy and her fight to save her medically fragile child, both emotionally and physically with her life at stake.
The characters were well fleshed, the storyline was quite gripping, all together a full feeling thriller.
Thank you so much to the author for sending me an ARC copy of the book in exchange of an honest review.
You can grab your copies from Amazon.
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' TRUST ' is a story about Elizabeth,her son Timothy and her fight to save her medically fragile child, both emotionally and physically with her life at stake.
The characters were well fleshed, the storyline was quite gripping, all together a full feeling thriller.
Thank you so much to the author for sending me an ARC copy of the book in exchange of an honest review.
You can grab your copies from Amazon.
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