The story is told by the main character, Jenna, and another female, Sophie. Each has her own set of problems. Jenna is a wife, mother, and ER doctor. She also is the victim of a stalker.
This was a fast paced psychological thriller. It kept me guessing throughout most of the book. Sophie is brought into the story and things get a little more twisted as her story line is intertwined with Jenna’s. The tension and twists made the reading go quickly.
I gave the book 4 1/2 stars. There were a couple of things that kept it from being 5 stars. First, there were a few things that were a stretch to be believable. Also the ending was done well until the last few lines which left you wondering. It was like a little unnecessary kicker at the very end which left you scratching you head and thinking, did I miss something? This little kicker might go unnoticed by some, but was definitely not needed and was certainly not a lead-in to a sequel. I don’t want to say more and possibly reveal part of the story that would be better read by you for the first time.
A big thanks to NetGalley for this ebook in exchange for an honest review.

This was a quick read that I flew through in a few days. It was a great psychological thriller that I will definitely be recommending!

3.5*
Jenna is an Emergency Room physician. Married with 2 children her life should be perfect. As is often the case it’s far from it. Her marriage strained to the limit. Oh yeah…and she has a stalker that authorities are so far unable to catch, making her life rather miserable.

What are the chances that same stalker would be admitted into the ER as a patient. Apparently a lot better than you might think, creating a major moral dilemma for our fine doctor. Can she realistically follow her oath and treat him? Or is it her one chance to take revenge?

An extremely fast read that I flew through in just a few days. I toggled back and forth between the written word and audio. Both worked well for this book.

I found the twists to be a tad predictable but overall it was a good solid read.

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I was introduced to the concept of medical ethics at an early age, thanks to the TV show M*A*S*H. “He is the enemy,” Frank Burns screeched as Hawkeye began operating on a North Korean. “Funny; he bleeds just like our side,” Hawkeye answered. In Lauren North’s latest suspense thriller, One Step Behind, British emergency room doctor Jenna Lawson is fighting her own private war, and the enemy has remained unseen. Jenna is being stalked by a stranger; she sees him everywhere she goes. He sends threatening emails. He leaves burned dolls outside her home. He knows the name of her husband, Stuart, and her children, Beth and Archie. Jenna’s called the police multiple times, but there’s really nothing they can do.

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I loved this book! What would you do if you were the victim of a stalking that was destroying your family's life? What would you do if you were a doctor and had the chance to save that stalker's life? The story of Jenna's dilemma and the aftermath. This book is a true thriller and kept me glued to the pages!

Thank you to NetGalley, Lauren North and Berkley Publishing for the free e-book in exchange for an honest review,

This novel was interesting, but I didn't find the pace satisfying and it got a little tedious listening to her be upset about her stalker with nothing new really happening. It does get better as it goes on and I enjoyed when the main character began investigating her own stalker. THat's where things really start to heat up and I enjoyed the investigative aspect of it quite a bit. I was actually quite surprised by the ending and that was quite nice. Overall, it is an interesting novel that some people will really really enjoy.

Thank you net galley for my review copy. One step behind is a story about Jenna, a mother an emergency room Doctor, Who is being stalked. Who doesn’t love a good stalker story. The premise seemed very exciting but the story fell a little short. It started out good but fell off The second half.

I was immediately drawn into this story by the first few chapters from Jenna's perspective. Then the perspective shifted and the time shifted and I got disoriented. It took me a few chapters to understand the different perspective since they weren't focused on the same action or mutual characters (yet). Once I got my bearings, I tore through the book. I loved the cat and mouse chase. But soon, the books got a little repetitive - no one believes Jenna, or are not supportive of her, etc. And then the ending came. And let me tell you, I was shocked! But then I thought about it more and really, it came out of no where because there weren't any signs throughout the book so it was a superficial twist. Overall, I enjoyed the twisty-ness but it fell short for me.

I was a huge fan of "The Perfect Son" so was anxious to read Lauren North's new novel. Jenna a doctor, mother and wife is the victim of a stalker who has turned her life upside down. One day while working in the A&E, a patient arrives who she recognizes as this man. While he is hospitalized, she should feel safer but is she? There are several suspicious characters but the final reveal was a little less than believable. Overall though, a good story.

This was a random request on NetGalley and I’m so glad I had the chance to read One Step Behind. I couldn’t put this one down.
Have you ever had that feeling you’re being watched? Thought you saw a shadow across the street? That eery feeling you’re not alone? Jenna sure has!
I highly recommend this book. It’s a quick read and will grab your attention on the first page!

Great edge of your seat psychological thriller.
Kept me guessing on what was going on. Great twist. Solid great read.
Characters are loveable and hateable but are you loving at hating the right ones...hmmm

Thanks to the Author, the publisher and NetGalley for a copy of this book.

Wowza!!! I loved the synopsis for this book and was so excited and nervous to start it. What if I hyped it up too much in my mind? What if the rave reviews raised my expectations too high?
Well I couldn’t drag my eyes away from the pages right from the first few words and even read with a splitting headache because I just had to know what happened next! Y’all know I love first person perspective and nonlinear timelines and this delivered in spades. Told from the perspectives of two women and the childhood of one of them in third person, which was very interesting and made it very easy to follow. What made it really interesting is the one of the characters, Jenna, is telling the story directly to her stalker. Sort of a reverse version of YOU (the book/tv show) but was different in a very good way. I suspected everyone from the husband to the other narrator’s boyfriend to her brother to coworkers at the hospital and pretty much everyone in between. Lauren was able to give me enough throughout so I wasn’t frustrated but totally enthralled.
I wish I could give this one 10 stars!

Huge thanks to Berkley Publishing and NetGalley for allowing me the privilege of reading this book and trust me... this review is as honest as it gets!

Jenna is an emergency doctor, to say her life is hectic and busy would be an understatement. Her marriage is strained and her two young children hardly see her. To make matters worse she’s being stalked. Her stalker seems to know her every move, he leaves creepy dolls, harassing emails and now it appears he’s been in her home. She’s confused why did he choose her? Jenna has only gotten glimpses of him holding his camera. One day while she’s working she’s shocked, her stalker arrives in the ER after being hit by a bus. Now she has a name to give the police. The police inform her it appears he was pushed. Frustrated when the police question her she decides to take matters in her own hands and figure out why he was stalking her. Feeling safe now that her stalker is in a coma she begins to dig and soon meets her stalkers sister Sophie. When the emails begin back up again Jenna fears her stalker had an accomplice could this be possible? The book is told in two POV Jenna and Sophie, we follow Jenna trying to uncover why she’s being stalked and Sophie getting the back story of the stalkers childhood. I’m giving this book three stars!

Jenna is a wife, a mother, a doctor. She’s also the victim of a stalker.

This book started off with a bang, I was instantly captivated and wanted to find out more about Jenna and her stalker. I was along for the ride with her while she explored who this could be and why they would want to torture her everyday.

While Jenna is battling to save her marriage and protect her children from this stalker, she is detailing everything the stalker does (including dropping off dolls with melted faces at her doorstep?!) reporting it to the police and trying to get this nightmare to end.

Then while working one day at the emergency room, her stalker is rushed in and needs immediate care or they will die. This leaves Jenna with only moments to decide if she should save her stalkers life or finally be free of them. Her decision leavers her unhinged and we get to see her actions play out. While she starts to loose the support of those around her she feel she's getting closer to solving the mystery at hand.

Jenna is reeling from this situation and makes some questionable decisions and not only is her life in jeopardy but so is her family. Often the tension is so intense is could be cut with a knife and as readers we are taken through quite a few twists and turns, wondering where exactly this story is going and most importantly, who is responsible?

I must say, some of the characters come off as quite unlikeable but I enjoyed the story and I liked the strong pulls towards family, loyalty and the decisions of what is right and wrong. This is a second novel for Lauren North and I look forward to reading more from her.

ONE STEP BEHIND by Lauren North portrays a woman pushed to the breaking point when a staler becomes obsessed with her. Jenna is a mom, ER doctor, and victim of a relentless stalker. One day her stalker is wheeled into the emergency room near death after an accident. This presents an intriguing dilemma for Jenna and for the reader; what would you be willing to do to protect yourself?

For me, the book fell short of the premise. I never fully engaged with Jenna and did not understand most of her decisions or what motivated her. I actually never connected with any of the characters; it was difficult for me to relate to anyone’s motivation.

I expected so much more when reading the book’s synopsis. This book fell short for me but it was a decent read.

I just didn’t like the main character Jenna. I found her decisions a little unbelievable. The book, when it moved along, it moved great. Some twists and turns. But then...backed up traffic and the reader was looking at scenery that really didn't seem to belong nor move the story forward.

If it could have been shorter and if Jenna could be more relatable, this would have been an easy hit for me.

One Step Behind was my first Lauren North book. It won't be my last! I really enjoyed this suspenseful story of stalking and terror! Jenna is an A&E doctor and loves it. Her calling in life is to help sick and injured people. She is married and has 2 kids. Seems perfect. But someone has been stalking her and leaving scary gifts in and outside of her house. The police aren't doing much to help. One day when Jenna is on duty at the hospital a patient is brought in after being hit by a car. It is her stalker! She doesn't know what to do. He ends up in a coma and Jenna is terrified. She starts stalking his life to see why he's stalking her. This is very suspenseful and has a slow build. The chapters alternate between Jenna and a woman named Sophie. To find out he she is related to this story you will have to read this book! Thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for the advance copy of this book. All opinions are my own.

Thank you for allowing me to read this ARC! I thought that this book was so well done and intriguing throughout the entire book. I was hooked from the very beginning and had never really read a book involving a stalker before. It was full of surprises and twists that left me wanting to read even more at the end! I thought that the writing was excellent and the plot was consistent without any loopholes. Very well done and I would definitely recommend it to others!

One Step Behind is a classic who’s stalking who type of book with a twist in the end that you won’t see coming. A definite must read for 2020 with a 🌟🌟🌟🌟1/2 rounded up to five for Goodreads. Thank you Berkley, Lauren Oliver, and Netgalley for this book in exchange for an honest review.

I was excited to begin reading this book. The first half of the book, I couldn’t wait to find a few minutes here and there to read. As the story went on, I began to lose interest and excitement. Although I wanted to know who and why, it became more unbelievable.