Before We Were Strangers
Dec 2018 · MIRA
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New York Times–Bestselling Author: “I loved this twisty tale of friends, enemies, lovers, liars, and a family fractured by secrets.” —Susan Wiggs
Five-year-old Sloane McBride couldn’t sleep that night. Her parents were arguing again, their harsh words heating the cool autumn air. And then there was that other sound—the ominous thump before all went quiet.
In the morning, her mother was gone.
The official story was that she left. Her loving, devoted mother! That hadn’t sat any better at the time than it did when Sloane moved out at eighteen, anxious to leave her small Texas hometown in search of anywhere else. But not even a fresh start working as a model in New York could keep the nightmares at bay. Or her fears that the domineering father she grew up with wasn’t just difficult—he was deadly.
Now another traumatic loss forces Sloane to realize she owes it to her mother to find out the truth, even if it means returning to a town full of secrets and lies, a jilted ex-boyfriend, and a father and brother who’d rather see her silenced. But as Sloane starts digging into the past, the question isn’t whether she can uncover what really happened that night—it’s what will remain of her family if she does . . .
“A dark, twisty plot that will leave readers unsure until the very end keeps the pages turning in this engrossing, insightful romantic thriller.” —Library Journal
“The kind of book best swallowed in one sitting: suspenseful, surprising, and 100% addictive.” —Kimberly Belle, USA Today–bestselling author of The Marriage Lie
Five-year-old Sloane McBride couldn’t sleep that night. Her parents were arguing again, their harsh words heating the cool autumn air. And then there was that other sound—the ominous thump before all went quiet.
In the morning, her mother was gone.
The official story was that she left. Her loving, devoted mother! That hadn’t sat any better at the time than it did when Sloane moved out at eighteen, anxious to leave her small Texas hometown in search of anywhere else. But not even a fresh start working as a model in New York could keep the nightmares at bay. Or her fears that the domineering father she grew up with wasn’t just difficult—he was deadly.
Now another traumatic loss forces Sloane to realize she owes it to her mother to find out the truth, even if it means returning to a town full of secrets and lies, a jilted ex-boyfriend, and a father and brother who’d rather see her silenced. But as Sloane starts digging into the past, the question isn’t whether she can uncover what really happened that night—it’s what will remain of her family if she does . . .
“A dark, twisty plot that will leave readers unsure until the very end keeps the pages turning in this engrossing, insightful romantic thriller.” —Library Journal
“The kind of book best swallowed in one sitting: suspenseful, surprising, and 100% addictive.” —Kimberly Belle, USA Today–bestselling author of The Marriage Lie
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4.7
12 reviews
Shari Bartholomew
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December 9, 2018
Fantastic!! This book drew me in immediately and didn't let me go until the last page. With so many twists and turns throughout this romantic suspense it will keep you guessing. Sloane has returned home after being gone for ten years to determine and uncover the murder of her mother when she was five years old. She soon reconnects with her one true love, Micah. Loved this book,full of romance and suspense. Strong likable characters. Loved Micah!! I highly recommend this book!!
A Google user
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December 5, 2018
WOW! Just WOW! What a ride this book has been. This amazing romantic suspense grabbed a hold of me and didn’t let go until the last page. The story features Sloan’s and Mica. 10 years apart and their love was as strong as it ever was. I did feel sorry for Paige though. She kind of asked for the life she got with Mika and should have known better. That’s what you get for coveting your best friend’s man. She needs therapy! This story line was so fantastic! The characters were great and the progression of the story line was perfectly paced. I love a good plot twist and this book had an unexpectedly awesome plot twist. I always look forward to whatever this author comes out with next.
Bette Hansen
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December 3, 2018
This was a wonderful romantic suspense story that kept me guessing all the way through. The story has lots of twists and turns with a great blend of mystery and romance. The characters are strong and well developed and the story flows beautifully. Sloane McBride left her hometown of Millcreek, Texas ten years ago. She simply couldn't live with her father any longer. So she left him as well as Micah, the only man she's ever really loved, behind and started life fresh in New York City. Now she's returned and she's determined to get to the bottom of her mother's murder. I highly recommend this one.
About the author
New York Times bestselling author Brenda Novak has written over 60 novels. An eight-time Rita nominee, she's won The National Reader's Choice, The Bookseller's Best and other awards. She runs Brenda Novak for the Cure, a charity that has raised more than $2.5 million for diabetes research (her youngest son has this disease). She considers herself lucky to be a mother of five and married to the love of her life. www.brendanovak.com
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