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Closer than you think
678 pages
A gripping collision of chilling psychological terror and protective romance that keeps the pulse racing.
What it feels like
Reading this book feels like walking down a dark hallway while holding someone's hand, a constant, thrilling tug-of-war between creeping dread and comforting warmth. The narrative moves at a propulsive clip, plunging the reader into an atmosphere thick with suspense and the chilling sensation of being watched. It balances the visceral terror of a relentless stalker with the grounding, emotional anchor of a protective romance. The prose is sharp and urgent, designed to keep pages turning late into the night as past traumas collide with present dangers. It is a perfect fit for readers who love their thrillers laced with deep emotional stakes, where the journey through fear ultimately leads to a hard-won sanctuary and fierce, protective love.
- Mood
- dread-soaked
- chilling
- romantic
- tense
- Tone
- intense
- urgent
- protective
- suspenseful
- Pace
- propulsive
- Themes
- facing past trauma · finding sanctuary · protective love · inescapable past · healing through connection
- The writing
- Direct, visceral, and tightly wound, prioritizing momentum and emotional immediacy over lyrical flourish.
- The arc
- Moves from a state of isolated terror and haunted memories to a hard-won sense of safety anchored by newfound love and trust.
- Who it's for
- Readers who crave high-stakes romantic suspense where chilling serial killer plots collide with protective, slow-burn romance.
Content notes
- stalking
- kidnapping
- violence
- past trauma
- murder
About the book
Psychologist Faith Corcoran is desperate to escape the stalker who's made her life a nightmare for the past year - desperate enough to run to the one place that has been her nightmare far longer. Both boon and bane, her recent inheritance of her grandmother's old house in Cincinnati offers sanctuary in which she can start her life anew, but requires that she face the dark memories that still resonate to this day. But she has no idea how close to home her fears still are. Two college girls have gone missing in the area, and FBI Special Agent Deacon Novak is called to work on the case. When his inquiry unexpectedly leads him to Faith, he finds a beautiful and brave woman he can't help but fall for. Soon they'll discover that this seemingly simple investigation is anything but. Reaching back decades into Faith's own past, it will shatter everything she believes to be true and will give terrifying new meaning to flesh and blood.
Description from Open Library.
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