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Love Me
Love Me is a twisted psychological thriller that takes place in an idyllic New England town where a sadistic killer is leaving dismembered bodies in his wake. Nothing like this has ever happened there before and the police department finds themselves in need of assistance. With a joint task force in place, they believe they have the mystery solved—an open-and-shut case. Then, an unlikely visitor, Paige Vale, arrives at the police station, discovering something very troubling about the murders, and leads the police to uncover that little is as it seems. This sets the police and the entire town down a path of darkness that leads to even more carnage. This thriller teaches us that for someone who is struggling with personal demons, love can fracture the psyche in ways no one could ever imagine.
In this captivating debut, Sharyn Haddad Vicente’s novel will expose how other’s actions can rupture the spirit and will question if we ever really know the people we allow into our lives.
Perfect for fans of C.L. Taylor, Rachel Abbott, Jess Loury, Ruth Ware, and T.R Ragan.
In this captivating debut, Sharyn Haddad Vicente’s novel will expose how other’s actions can rupture the spirit and will question if we ever really know the people we allow into our lives.
Perfect for fans of C.L. Taylor, Rachel Abbott, Jess Loury, Ruth Ware, and T.R Ragan.
393 pages, Paperback
Published July 14, 2021
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About the author
Sharyn Haddad Vicente
3 books6 followersSharyn Haddad Vicente grew up in New England. She was raised by her parents in the smallest state in the country, Rhode Island, with her sister, and brother. She still resides In New England today with her husband of 36 years, her daughter, and her son.
She attended Rhode Island College where she received a degree in psychology. She then went on to the University of Rhode Island to earn a degree in adult education. She works at the Community College of Rhode Island where she is employed in both the Psychology and English departments.
Sharyn’s love of storytelling goes back to when she was a young girl. She has always had a penchant for psychological thrillers. She loves how the power of a good thrill can encourage the mind.
If you enjoyed this book, Sharyn would be eternally grateful if you took the time to leave a review wherever you purchased Obey Me. No spoilers, please.
Please visit www.sharynhaddadvicente.com for up-to-date information on where to purchase other books.
She attended Rhode Island College where she received a degree in psychology. She then went on to the University of Rhode Island to earn a degree in adult education. She works at the Community College of Rhode Island where she is employed in both the Psychology and English departments.
Sharyn’s love of storytelling goes back to when she was a young girl. She has always had a penchant for psychological thrillers. She loves how the power of a good thrill can encourage the mind.
If you enjoyed this book, Sharyn would be eternally grateful if you took the time to leave a review wherever you purchased Obey Me. No spoilers, please.
Please visit www.sharynhaddadvicente.com for up-to-date information on where to purchase other books.
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July 5, 2023
WOW is what I can say about this book. This is one of the best books I have ever read. I read it in under 24 hours! Just when you think you have it all figured out boom there is a second murderer. The details in this book are incredible I found myself really being able to picture in my head every sentence of this book in great detail. The premise of this book refers to unrequited love between two people. When the other one finally realizes that their love is not returned by the person they love the most they snap in the most sadistic way possible. If you have not read Love Me by Sharyn Haddad Vicente you NEED to read it. I loved this book from beginning to end no parts of it lagged it kept a fast paced tempo throughout the whole book... Again WOW just WOW!
October 4, 2024
I really tried to like this book but it was just such a slog to get through.
There were way too many unnecessary character POVs and just general information that the reader didn’t need? Like I don’t need to know every detail of every characters day. You could fully cut most of the POVs out and it would already be such a better book.
I hate in thriller/ mystery books when we get the killers POV from the beginning, it ruins the suspense and makes me not want to finish it?? What’s the point??
The twist was not at all a twist because again we have LEGIT EVERY CHARACTERS POV.
It’s a stretch to have Paige as the main character and have this whole mystery centered around her because she doesn’t help solve the mystery until the last maybe 100 pages? But also it makes no sense at all how she solves it.
This book needed many more drafts and a professional editor.
There were way too many unnecessary character POVs and just general information that the reader didn’t need? Like I don’t need to know every detail of every characters day. You could fully cut most of the POVs out and it would already be such a better book.
I hate in thriller/ mystery books when we get the killers POV from the beginning, it ruins the suspense and makes me not want to finish it?? What’s the point??
The twist was not at all a twist because again we have LEGIT EVERY CHARACTERS POV.
It’s a stretch to have Paige as the main character and have this whole mystery centered around her because she doesn’t help solve the mystery until the last maybe 100 pages? But also it makes no sense at all how she solves it.
This book needed many more drafts and a professional editor.
October 27, 2021
The twists & turns of this book made it suspenseful, resulting in a 2 day read. I just needed to know who & why. It's a book that makes me want to know where some of the characters are going following the outcome. They brought out compassion, anger, fear & sympathy. I am hoping there'll be a sequel (especially centering around Arabella).
February 15, 2023
Love Me was a good read. It was well-written and had some twists going on. This one has a few characters that play significant roles, but before each chapter, it tells us which character the chapter is about. It's a psychological thriller, and I hadn't read one of those in a little bit, so this one was a good read that pulled me into the story, and I didn't want to put it down.
September 4, 2023
Having grown up in Cumberland, this book was interesting because it mentions many familiar places. The story was very interesting. The characters were well developed. However, the number of murders and the ways they were carried out was very hard for me to read. So readers beware if you have a aversion to extreme violence.
February 14, 2022
fast-paced thrill and suspense galore. would love to read more
fast-paced thrill and suspense galore. would love to read more or your writing Sharyn! I love the local references to The milk can and Nibbles Woodaway 🐜
fast-paced thrill and suspense galore. would love to read more or your writing Sharyn! I love the local references to The milk can and Nibbles Woodaway 🐜
July 30, 2023
Very compelling story. I couldn't put it down. Some professional editing would assist with writing style, which was distracting in a few places. But overall it was a fun read and I would recommend it to others!
November 4, 2023
Brilliant!
What a great read! Un-put-downable! Suspenseful! Being a fellow Rhode Islanders myself added to the enjoyment. Love this book! Highly recommended to those who enjoys psychological thrillers! I am so ready to read Obey Me!
What a great read! Un-put-downable! Suspenseful! Being a fellow Rhode Islanders myself added to the enjoyment. Love this book! Highly recommended to those who enjoys psychological thrillers! I am so ready to read Obey Me!
September 29, 2022
I came across this author at a fall festival here in Rhode Island. This books was so intense. Lots of local destinations mentioned. Highly recommend.
November 22, 2023
I live in New England area and love when reading this I could pinpoint the area. Great story line!!
December 17, 2025
Love Me by Sharyn Haddad Vincente was amazing! It brought a cozy small vibe to a dark contrast to a sadistic serial killer. Being a Rhode Islander I really appreciated the local easter eggs like the Milk Jug, Lincoln Woods and Diamond Hill Road. All places I could imagine these events taking place, it made it even more creepy. Then to add the horrifying aspect of a serial killer. I was a psychology major in college and digging into psychological profiles of killers is an odd but very common fascination I have. This book took the beauty of a quaint New England state and the sheer evil all wrapped in a journal.
The main character Paige Vail had a layered development throughout the story. When she learns the killer is uniquely targeting people, she loved in her journal the plot ramped up. Seeing Paige go through that pain shock and realization all at once made me pause and realize that she has endured so much all for loving people. Powerful realization and it made me even more eager to read.
From the beginning James had an odd relationship with love. He bartered and gambled with everything to get his parents back together. When his dad left him that crushed him and introduced the “red” that would ultimately consume him and turn him into a killer. He also had a fascination with Paige; it seemed that he needed her way more than she needed him. The friendship had seemed to outgrow Paige, but James was still stuck on her and became obsessed while Paige was simply too busy living life to notice.
Learning that there was not one but two different serial killers operating in this event was shocking.
Some quotes I have points to share.
“I took them so you’d love me” “Now I have everything you love, Love ME!” Shows how deeply disturbed James was and how mental health is not visible but so important to monitor especially when a traumatic event happens like divorce.
“Love can quickly turn into something dark and unnatural with someone unstable, The fault does not lie with the object of that dark desire” BOOM
This part really made me glad that Sloane was Paige’s mother. It shows support. A mother and daughter share a special bond and this felt like a culmination Sloane worked very hard to ensure Paige did nothing wrong and this was not her fault at all. A valuable life lesson that happened because of a tragedy. But this scene made me realize how important family support is just in general but especially when tragedy strikes.
The main character Paige Vail had a layered development throughout the story. When she learns the killer is uniquely targeting people, she loved in her journal the plot ramped up. Seeing Paige go through that pain shock and realization all at once made me pause and realize that she has endured so much all for loving people. Powerful realization and it made me even more eager to read.
From the beginning James had an odd relationship with love. He bartered and gambled with everything to get his parents back together. When his dad left him that crushed him and introduced the “red” that would ultimately consume him and turn him into a killer. He also had a fascination with Paige; it seemed that he needed her way more than she needed him. The friendship had seemed to outgrow Paige, but James was still stuck on her and became obsessed while Paige was simply too busy living life to notice.
Learning that there was not one but two different serial killers operating in this event was shocking.
Some quotes I have points to share.
“I took them so you’d love me” “Now I have everything you love, Love ME!” Shows how deeply disturbed James was and how mental health is not visible but so important to monitor especially when a traumatic event happens like divorce.
“Love can quickly turn into something dark and unnatural with someone unstable, The fault does not lie with the object of that dark desire” BOOM
This part really made me glad that Sloane was Paige’s mother. It shows support. A mother and daughter share a special bond and this felt like a culmination Sloane worked very hard to ensure Paige did nothing wrong and this was not her fault at all. A valuable life lesson that happened because of a tragedy. But this scene made me realize how important family support is just in general but especially when tragedy strikes.
January 13, 2024
2.5 stars
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