What would you do if you found out your husband was cheating on you?
Twenty plus years with the same person... all gone up in smoke in one short minute.
Tessa was a woman on a mission to find out answers!

This book was a trip! Right from the very first page this book just sucks you in. Tessa thought she had this perfect normal life. With all the ups and downs of life. She never thought her husband was capable of doing what he did to her.

“I’ve loved him since the moment I laid eyes on him our freshman year in college.”

I felt her surprise and shock the moment she found out about the affair. Her disbelief and then the rage. And I also felt the weight on her shoulder of the situation she was in.

“Her name is Lindsey, she’s twenty-six, she’s got caramel-colored hair and a fit, young body, and Ethan is sleeping with her.”

Lindsey... she was trying so hard to be someone she wasn’t. Money and status was what moved her. Trying to find the right kind of guy. She latched on to Ethan right away. She was obsessed with Ethan’s family. To the point of stalking. She crossed so man lines.

Ethan was a man child. I was trying to understand his reasoning in the beginning of why he took the steps to cheat on Tessa. But the more I read... he was just a man that thought he could get away with it. No reason at all.
Everything he did to prepare for his affair was shocking! I felt the kick every time Tessa found something new out about him. Connecting all the dots timeline wise. She saw a whole other side of Ethan. I was sad for her.

What I didn’t agree on was how Tessa got all her information! I thought that was crazy!!! I kept thinking. How will she get out of the mess she just put herself in. Both women going at it.

The ending of this book wasn’t my favorite. It’s open for your interpretation. I wanted and felt we needed to hear from Ethan. This whole book was finding out everything he lied about. I wanted to read how Tessa responded to everything he said. I wanted to read the drama of it all. Hammer the final nail in their relationship. We don’t get that.

Overall this book was a pretty good! I read it all in one sitting. I couldn’t read it fast enough. This is my first Courtney Cole book!!! I’ve followed her on FB for a while. But never read anything by her! I can’t believe I waited so long! I’m definitely going to check out her other books!!! I really enjoy this one!

Mine is a love triangle and all the drama that you can imagine. The story unfolds during a hurricane in Florida. This is my first book to read by Courtney Cole and I will definitely be reading her next book.

This psychological suspense story sucks the reader in from the start. The crazy is revealed very early on and I found it hard to digest the way the main character's mind diverged from reality and normalcy. It was intriguing and kept me wanting to find out what was going to happen, but it was also a bit disturbing, which is probably intentional.

What a fun (is that an ok work to use here?) ride this book was! I love thrillers so much, and this one took a turn I wasn't quite expecting. Tessa is a mother and wife. She just dropped her children off with their grandparents so she and her husband can have a weekend to themselves. However, a hurricane is on it's way and her husband can't make it back home. Instead Tessa finds out her husband has been messaging (and more) with another woman. So what else is there to do, but invite the mistress, Lindsey, over using her husbands account. Once Lindsey is in their home, things escalate quickly and Tessa has to grapple with the truth about her marriage. This one kept me turning the pages until the very end. Also, make sure and read the author's note at the end of this book!

A love triangle, a hurricane that isn't the only storm brewing and a need for revenge that can't be tamed.

You ever have the experience when you run into an acquaintance at the grocery store or in an elevator or a parking lot or some other random public place and ask what you feel is a pretty benign question like “how’s it going?” only to have that person fucking UNLEASH their life on you and tell you all about their cheating husband and demise of their marriage and your face is all like *oh this is awkward* or you respond with something like “we got a new cat” because you don’t know how to communicate like a normal human to begin with and especially when you get word vomit all over you? Yeah, that’s what reading this book was like.

So, here are the things I knew about this one before I started:

1. It was all over Instagram;

2. It was a revenge story; and

3. It took place in the penis of America (Florida) during an oncoming hurricane.

What I didn’t know was that this author had a cheating spouse and decided to put pen to paper in order to work out her feelings. Ummmmm, maybe she should have chosen therapy instead or burn all of his stuff like Angela Bassett did in Waiting to Exhale or at least pour yourself a big ol' mixing bowl full of wine because this was just turrrrrrrrible.

The plot itself was one that had me channeling my inner Ron 2.0, because it was “RIDICULOUS™.” But I love some trashy Lifetime shit every once in a while so I was totally game to give this one a shot. Unfortunately, it lost me by the 13% mark when our betrayed leading lady uttered the phrase:

"I AM THE STORM"

Oh dear God.

The farfetched plot I could maybe overlook. The godawful dialogue and story progression I could not. I can’t believe this wasn’t self-pubbed.

ARC provided by NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you, NetGalley!

Do you want to know what my expression looked like while reading this story?


That was definitely my reaction the entire time. Just a whole bunch of gasping. And shock.

This entire story takes place throughout one night. And I, of course, read all of it in just a few hours.

I was on a Caribbean cruise recently, so I had much more time to read than usual. My days could be summed up as following:

Sunshine
Beaches
Sailing
Snorkeling
Sunscreen
Pools
Piña coladas
But this story was nothing like that. Instead, it was dark, twisted and terrifying.

I love that it took place from two different women’s points of view, flashing between Tessa’s and Lindsey’s. It also flashed between the past and the present. I love that there was a literal storm outside and another one inside Tessa’s house. The writing kept me intrigued and was very fast-paced. I wouldn’t say it was too unpredictable, and it didn’t have a lot of twists. But it was still intense and quick. It was cringey.

One note I’d like to add is that a few years ago, my husband and I were on an anniversary trip to Punta Cana in the Dominican Republic. Luxurious, all you can eat/drink resort filled with sunny skies and relaxation. Then, a few days in, Hurricane Irma hit the Caribbean, and we were stuck on the island with all flights cancelled and far from home. The hurricane was terrifying and one of the scariest moments of my life. Of course I am from Texas, far from the ocean and not at all used to hurricanes. So Tessa did handle the weather much better than I would have, but it still brought back some scary memories, and made the settings for this novel even more intriguing.

After I finished reading I hopped on Goodreads and was fascinated by what the author had to say:

“Ethan is Tessa’s, so from her point of view, MINE is self-explanatory.
But also… this story… is mine.
At least, parts of it.
My husband was unfaithful. It was a crazy circumstance, a perfect storm of irony and tragedy. It gutted me and brought my world down around me in bits and pieces.”

So the author herself had to deal with her husband’s affair, which explains why it was SO well-written and raw. I could feel Tessa’s pain and fury. I could understand why this logical, level-headed woman just snapped.

Overall, I enjoyed this book a lot. It kept me captivated and was very well-written.

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

A little disappointing for me. It started out strong- in the midst of an impending storm, Tessa finds messages from a young woman, Lindsay, to her husband. Tessa messages Lindsay, pretending to be her husband, and tells her to come over. It was at this point that the novel started crumbling for me. What started as a wild ride slowed to a dragging halt as the two women confront each other and the truth. The ending was unsatisfying and brought down the overall rating even more.

Mine by Courtney Cole
Wow wow wow! This is my 1st book by this author and I could not put this down! Adultery in a marriage what a topic and what a fantastic read! Tessa thinks her marriage is strong and that Ethan is faithful and loyal but Lindsey will tell you he is not and Lindsey wants what Tessa has. It all comes to a head during one hell of a storm both inside the house and outside...thank you Netgalley and Gallery Books for letting me read this book and give my opinion.

This story was enjoyable and a fairly quick read. It jumped right into the plot, which is a huge plus for me. Questions were raised and answered. The timeline was split which kept it interesting. Overall, there just wasn't a huge amount of depth, but that wasn't necessarily a bad thing. There were so many parts that were relatable even though I haven't been in the same situation.

Mine is a fast-paced domestic thriller that had me hooked from the very first pages. It is told in alternating narratives from the perspectives of the scorned wife Tessa and the "other woman" Lindsey. As a hurricane approaches this love triangle turns into a storm of its own. Cole does an amazing job of building the suspense both with the dueling perspectives and the drama of the approaching weather.

I had high hopes for a dramatic ending but I found that it felt a little flat which made me only rate this book 3 stars. I did think it was engrossing and although it wasn't super believable it was a quick and entertaining read. A more fleshed out ending would have improved the ending for me but I did enjoy the reading experience and this would make a great vacation or beach read. Thank you to NetGalley and Gallery Books for an advanced copy.

Mine is about two women involved with the same man: Tessa has been married to Ethan for over twenty years and has three children with him; Lindsay is his 26-year-old mistress. When Tessa discovers Lindsay’s existence via an old iPad of Ethan’s, she lures her rival to her Florida beach mansion in the middle of a hurricane and tricks her to handcuffing herself to the bed.

What follows is a fast-paced page turner between both points of view, as the women fight over who has the stronger claim to Ethan. As the hurricane rages and the power goes out, Lindsay’s story also includes flashbacks to the beginning and progression of her relationship with Ethan. As Lindsay taunts Tessa with Ethan’s claims that Tessa cared only about her career and her children, Tessa wonders who the bigger liar is: Ethan or Lindsay? And does she bear responsibility for Ethan seeking attention elsewhere?

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Thanks to NetGalley, publisher and author to allow me to get a free copy of this book for review. Tessa lives a happy and busy life with her husband Ethan and their kids. A hurricane is coming and she is driving back from leaving her kids with the grandparents. She is excited and looking forward to spending alone time with her husband. Unfortunately Ethan is stuck away on business and will not be able to make it back home on time before the hurricane arrives. Tessa is left to make sure the hurricane does not do much damage to their property. Trying to do some work before the hurricane hits land, Tessa cant find her Ipad, her daughter took it. She then goes and find her husband's. When Tessa starts to see messages and pictures of another woman romancing her husband and proof that her husband is cheating on her, Tessa loses it. Then, Tessa messages the woman pretending she was Ethan and lures the other woman to the couple's home. What happens after is a series of shocking and surprising events and revelations. Nice, different story!

This is the first book I have read by this author. Enjoyed the book ! Definetely a good read ! Looking forward to reading other books by her.

“I smile and straighten my ring like a crown. I am Queen.”

And like a Queen, Tessa rules the roost and hands down the punishments. Mine, is a tale of love and love lost. As I read, I kept asking myself, “how is that the ones you love the most, are the ones who hurt you the most?”

I’ve been married for 13 years and I can tell you for a fact - every marriage gets “boring.” It’s inevitable. As the years go by you just get too comfortable. Throughout the book, the author reminds readers that marriage is a commitment. A commitment to love one another, communicate with one another until death does you apart. Loved, loved this read! 5stars!!!❤️❤️

MINE has all of the ingredients for the perfect storm. A teenage son and daughter away at the maternal grandparents house for three weeks, another son away at college, a husband delayed in New York another day on business, the 40-year-old wife and mother prepping their 45-window home at the news of an incoming category three hurricane, the shocking discovery that the husband is having an affair, and the opportunity to exact revenge on the husband’s lover.

The reader will not want to put this one down as the author takes the main character through self-discovery as she works through the heartbreak of her life that was defiled by her husband. Thanks to NetGalley and the opportunity to read an advanced copy of this fascinating, well-written read.

It’s been five minutes since I’ve read the last sentence in this book and I can’t for the life of me comprehend wtf I just read!! I knew exactly what I was going into when I started this story and I was more than okay with that because deep down, I felt that this was going to be a journey of self discovery and empowerment. Did I get those things? In a way, yes I did but I ended up getting so much more.

Tessa Taylor has been with the love of her life for over twenty years. She’s a devoted wife, mother, and a successful business woman that has created a multi million dollar company. Being busy is nothing new for this working mom but she tries her best to be there for her family and in return, they love her for it. With a fast approaching hurricane and being home alone, Tessa stumbles upon something that will ultimately change her life. What would you do if you found out your husband was having an affair?



Deciding to take matters into her own hands, Tessa devises a plan and is now face to face with her husband’s mistress. What do you say to someone who knowingly took part in something that would destroy the life that you’ve worked so hard to build? As Tessa will find out, not everything is in black and white and there are far more secrets to be discovered.

I have to say that this story kept me on my toes consistently!! There were time when I truly felt like I couldn’t take another revelation and my heart broke for some of these characters. I wanted to comfort them because I felt their pain bleeding through pages and you couldn’t help but feel for them. Then I started to feel something else. Pure anger and disbelief. Some of these characters made me so angry, I was wondering why I wasn’t in fictional jail yet!! Their actions affected so many people and to see them plot and execute something they knew was going to be detrimental and not give a crap, was like being slapped in the face without warning. I didn’t agree with certain things but in a way, I understood why it was done.

I’m just going to put it out there and say that I was not happy with that ending!! I wanted so much more and I was really disappointed that I didn’t get it. Call me bitter and yes I'm currently pouting at the moment but with good reason! Aside from that, I really did like most of the story and if you can suspend some of your beliefs and reign in your anger, this might be the book for you.

If you have this in your TBR pile, do not hesitate! I read this last night and found it to be a compulsive read, I just couldn't put it down. What would you do if you got your husband's mistress right where you want her? I look forward to more books by this author.

Oh, bad husband. It would not be any fun to find your husband's affair on the ipad. Tessa is in shock and horror. This other woman, really! She confronts her and then what ride ensues. The hurricane takes a backseat to the storm that is now Tessa's life. Where does her sanity end, or her imagination overtake reality? Does Ethan even care about either of these women? Did he do this just to get rid of his wife, or maybe his mistress?

It's a read that I had to finish because I wanted to know the truth of this tale and it wound up pulling me in far deeper than I'd planned.

My copy came from Net Galley. My thoughts and opinions are my own. This review is left of my own free volition.

It's the one thing every woman dreads - discovering that she has been cheated on by her partner. Yet, despite the well-wishes of women everywhere, it happens more often than anyone would like to admit. It is estimated that approximately 25 - 40% of men will cheat on their partner at some point in the relationship. Which brings us to Courtney Cole's new novel, Mine. Cole, who admitted that she was shocked to discover she was being cheated on by her husband, was inspired to write Mine as a release for all of the anger and revenge fantasies she was holing up inside … because, of course, it is totally inappropriate to lash out against your husband's mistress in real life, no matter how badly you want to. In this regard, Mine does not disappoint - it is ruthless.

The premise behind this novel probably sounds like that of a lot of women's lives. Tessa and Ethan have a seemingly perfect life - they have fulfilling and lucrative careers, they live in a Florida beachfront home, and they have three great kids. But behind many flawless facades, there is often a devastating secret just waiting to lurk out. In this case, Ethan has been cheating on Tessa with a woman nearly 15 years her junior.

With a hurricane looming on the Florida coast, Tessa is trying to stormproof the family home alone, as Ethan is once again away on a business trip. It is during this time that she discovers proof of her husband's affair. Fueled by inner rage and animosity, Tessa lures her husband's mistress Lindsey into their home, handcuffs her to a bed, and begins her interrogation. And this is where the wild and crazy fun begins.

Mine is every scorned woman's revenge fantasy. Don't enter into this book expecting the characters to adhere to civilized conventions of behavior. Anything goes in this tense thrill ride. Mine is everything you have always wanted to say and do to your partner's mistress, but couldn't and didn't because, well, you're just not "that kind of crazy." Fortunately for all of us Tessa is. Even better, Lindsey is despicable as the "other woman." She is everything you've ever wanted to hate about those girls who think they are woman enough to take what is yours. This book is aptly titled Mine, after all, and it does not disappoint in that regard.

Read Mine if you have ever wanted to rage against your partner. Read Mine if you have ever been scorned and want revenge. Read Mine if you want to spend your evening flipping pages and gasping out loud. In fact, just do yourself a favor and read Mine, okay?

Note: This book is not for readers who play by the rules and never become unhinged. If this describes you, you will probably hate this story where anything goes and all bets are off.

Thank you to NetGalley and Gallery books for a digital ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.