Behind Closed Doors by BA Paris

Behind Closed Doors
By BA Paris
Published by Mira Books (11 February 2016)
ISBN: 978-1848454125

Publisher's description

Everyone knows a couple like Jack and Grace.

He has looks and wealth, she has charm and elegance. You might not want to like them, but you do.

You’d like to get to know Grace better.

But it’s difficult, because you realise Jack and Grace are never apart.

Some might call this true love. Others might ask why Grace never answers the phone. Or how she can never meet for coffee, even though she doesn’t work. How she can cook such elaborate meals but remain so slim. And why there are bars on one of the bedroom windows.

Sometimes, the perfect marriage is the perfect lie.

My verdict
Wow. Just finished this book and 'wow' is all I can think right now. Behind Closed Doors is going to be massive in 2016. My emotions and thoughts switched from calm and intrigue through to shock, horror and nail-biting concern.

Behind Closed Doors is a definite must-read for psychological thriller fans. Jack and Grace appear to be the perfect couple, but are they? Read this book to discover what's really going on behind the scenes.

This book is beautifully written, amazingly plotted and just stunning. I read it in two sittings - I would have read it in one, but finished the first sitting at 12.30 am and I was just too tired to go on. But I then abandoned work for a couple of hours the following morning so I could finish it.

I have yet to find someone who has read it and hasn't loved it. It really is AMAZING! If I could give it 10 stars, I would (five out of five just isn't enough).

I received an Advance Reader Copy from the publisher in exchange for an honest review.

Behind Closed Doors by Elizabeth Haynes

Behind Closed Doors
By Elizabeth Haynes
Published by Sphere (8 October 2015)
ISBN: 978-0751549607

Publisher's description

Ten years ago, fourteen-year-old Scarlett Rainsford vanished without a trace during a family holiday to Greece. Not being able to find Scarlett was one of the biggest regrets of DCI Louisa Smith's career and when Scarlett is discovered back in her home town after all this time, Lou is determined to find out what happened to her and why she remained hidden for so long. Was she abducted or did she run away?

As Lou and her team delve deeper into Scarlett's past, their investigation throws up more questions than it answers. But as they edge closer to the truth about what really went on behind closed doors, it is more sinister and disturbing than they had ever imagined.

My verdict
Wow, I couldn't put this down. Elizabeth Haynes is a brilliant writer and Behind Closed Doors is certainly up to her usual high standards.

Behind Closed Doors is the second book in the Detective Inspector Louisa Smith series. I have read the first book, but this was a long time ago, so I'm sure you could easily read this as a standalone.

The book follows the story of 14-year-old Scarlett, who disappeared during a family holiday to Greece. Ten years later, Scarlett has now been found. The chapters switch between the present day police investigation and Scarlett's story.

Elizabeth Haynes has a wonderful way of writing emotion that pours off the page. This book moves at a fast pace and the story keeps flowing. It certainly kept me intrigued all the way through.

I received an Advance Reader Copy through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.