The Other Girl is a police procedural, murder mystery novel that is quite relevant in the world today. Told from the detective's point of view, who later discovers a link between herself and the victim; who may not have been a good a person as believed.
Fast paced read, enough story that even those not big fans of police novels will still enjoy.

Thanks to netgalley and the publisher for sending me a copy to review.

Let me say up front that I am a huge fan of Erica Spindler. I have read many of her books and she has yet to disappoint me. Once again she has delivered a very suspenseful novel. She had me hooked from the beginning to the end, providing a good plot with a good ending.

Good beginning, predictable ending. All in all a decent easy read book. I will probably read another of her books, just not anytime soon.

Though I liked the book, I made the decision at the time I finished not to review it on my site. Maybe in the future I will include it in a book list post or another article.

DNF after the prologue. No rating (on Goodreads, Netgalley requires a rating so I gave it 1 star). Thank you to St. Martin's Press for a free digital copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. A book that starts with a detailed rape of a teenage girl (or anyone) is not a book for me.

I finally managed to listen to this in audiobook format and it was great. It really reminded me why Erica Spindler has been one of my favorite authors for 20 some years now. The Other Girl really felt comfortable and like a classic Erica Spindler suspense novel. There was at least one red herring, which was very slight, but I did catch it... overall I really enjoyed the book and how it went back and forth between past and present. Thanks to netgalley for an advanced readers copy, too!

This novel is filled with such raw emotion, the hurt and anger are so bitter you can taste it. Exhibits bravery in its truest form. Very well written

Just could not put this down this is an absolute must read .
Fast paced and utterly gripping,. brilliant 5 stars

Is it a psychological study, police procedural, or romantic suspense? Reminds me of Paula Hawkins. Young Randi suffers and Miranda is born. Just enough of the past to inform the present day action. The plot is well developed. The characters very believable. Once I started I couldn't put it down!

Erica Spindler's mysteries have a special placce in my heart. This was the reason I was so honored to get a chance to write a review for one of her books. Th Other Girl is a fantastically written suspense novels with all the necessary ingredients in the necessary measures. A hint of romance, a little bit of mystery and some wonderful character. Perfect combination.

This book was hard for me to get into, it just wasn’t holding my attention. But I think if you love mysteries this would be good for you.

My first erica spindle book and I was not disappointed. This book was intense and had such great character storyline.

I read this fast-paced crime novel in under 24 hours and it delivered in most ways. Even though the novel is short, I did feel invested in the characters. The author was really able to tell us a lot in a small amount of pages, which I am always grateful for. I felt terrible for Miranda and just wanted to help her make everything right. Just be warned, because their are only a few characters introduced, I had ideas throughout the book of what I thought. I was right and wrong, which was fun to feel like I solved a piece, but was still surprised. This was a first time read author read for me, but I wouldn't hesitate to pick up more titles by Erica Spindler.

I was very iffy on this book when I started, but I was quickly sucked in by the night that sent Ronnie to juvie and the night 14 years later when Richard Stark was murdered. By the time I was 25% into the book I did not want to put my Kindle down. The story was very well paced and flawlessly switched back and forth between Miranda's past and present. Even though I guessed the mystery behind the stark murder, I enjoyed the tale Spindler wove. I felt like this book was more than just a crime thriller. This was also the story of a woman finally healing from the past she had spent 14 years hiding from.
I voluntarily received an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.

I wasn't too thrilled with this book at all, from the writing to the storyline, unfortunately.

I LOVE Erica Spindler. Her stuff never ceases to capture my attention. I couldn't put it down!

Erica Spindler is one of those authors that continues to thrill you, book after book. Once again she did not let the reader down. Great read!

After reading the synopsis of this book I was excited. I had such high hopes for it, I thought it would be something new. I was disappointed about 9% in. Around this time I had figured out what was going on in the book. I had figured it out down to all the cover ups.

There were many aspects of this book that should not have happened. With the history between the chief and Miranda, he never would have hired her. He would have kept her as far from that side of the criminal justice system as possible. Most likely he would have put her on the other side of it.

Many of the side plot lines seemed like unnecessary fluff. Miranda starting over with her family was something that could have been completely removed from the book and it would not have changed the outcome one bit. I was disappointed that the story line of Jake's sister did not turn into more. If done properly that could have turned into a red herring or even changed the course of the book. It was like the book dropped off about halfway through.

In the end Miranda's feelings towards Summer, after she was kidnapped, were not logical at all. Yes, they have a common, horrible experience but kidnapping takes the situation to a new level. At that level any person would have been upset and angry with the kidnapper, instead Miranda was sympathetic and understanding. While previously in the book she seemed like a loose cannon.

Overall, it was a good book. The ending was very appropriate considering everything Miranda had been through. Even though it seems like I hated this book, I really did not. I liked it very much. Some things got under my skin. I am excited for the next Erica Spindler book.

I received an advanced copy from St. Martin's Press and the author, through NetGalley, in exchange for my fair and honest review.

Miranda Rader is a detective and a good one at that. Her kidnapping and attempted rape as a teenager, left her determined to make something of herself and put her into a position of authority where she can help other women. No one believed her when she was a teenager, about her own attack or about the girl who was taken with her and who was never found. Miranda has for the most part put this behind her, that is until she and her partner are called to a murder scene where the victim had a newspaper clipping detailing Miranda's kidnapping. He has been brutally murdered and by his injuries, it looks like a woman could be the perpetrator. Then Miranda's prints are found at the scene and things start to look very bad for her indeed. This is a great little thriller that kept me guessing thanks to a few twists and turns and the odd red herring thrown in for good measure! I really liked Miranda's character and the love story/steamy sex scenes didn't do any harm either!

Opposite received a free ARC from Net Galley in exchange for an honest review. Fifteen year old Randi is known for being “trouble” along with her two brothers. Her dad has been in and out of prison. Randi goes for a joyride with one of her brother’s friends that turns into drinking and sexual assault. Randi leaves the car and ends up hitching a ride with a young man and woman. They go t9 a party and continue drinking. The next thing Randi knows, she’s waking up with her hands bound together across from the other young woman, Cathy. Randi escapes and says she will send help. The police don’t believe Randi and label her a “liar”. Fast forward almost 15 years and little Randi is now a detective going by Miranda. She is call d to a crime scene where a man is brutal murdered and a lover is thought to be the killer since his manhood was severed. Evidence begins to link Miranda to the crime and soon she is the main suspect. Miranda stattts to suspect that the victim was the man that assaulted her and Cathy years ago. This book kept me guessing up until the end. Is Miranda mentally unstable, did she commit the crime, is she being framed or none of the above? This book was a quick and engaging read!