This book follows Nicole who has sticky fingers and is called a kleptomaniac. Yet in Nicole’s mind- she just moves certain items to where the universe intends them to be. In this story we see Nicole move an item into a clients home & suddenly things start to unravel. This is a brilliant read with a wonderful well written plot and story line that had me engaged from the start.
Love the well fleshed out characters and found them believable. Recommend this book to all as a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Firstly, thank you to NetGalley and Lake Union Publishing for sending me a copy of Other People's Things to review.

Nicole has a bad habit of 'relocating' items to where she feels that they need to be. It's almost like a message from the universe. This has got her in trouble her whole life, including jail sentences. But it also led her to meet her husband, as he was her lawyer in one of her theft cases. Her latest relocation has been of $20,000 of her husband's money. Her whole family are disappointed in her, her marriage has broken down and Nicole feels desperate about where to turn next. The story starts as she's working with her sister as a domestic cleaner. and moves a small item from one customers home to another, unleashing a whole series of events.

I really liked the start of this book and loved the premise. But I don't know what happened! I lost interest halfway through, and just felt that the story became really inauthentic. It felt like the storyline just became very convenient and lacked depth, for me, so I stopped being invested in what was happening. I didn't think it was a bad book by any stretch but I like to dive wholeheartedly into a book and either love or hate the characters whereas I felt this just glossed over the surface of things. I didn't really feel Nicole's feelings, or the other characters. Maybe good as a quick/beach read (when beach reads are a thing again...). I'd feel harsh giving this 2 stars (really wish we could rate out of 10!) so will give it 3/10.

What an absolutely fantastic book. I could not put it down, finished it in two days straight!!

The characters were riveting, the plot just had me sinking in deeper and deeper trying to connect the dots and figure out what was going on, and oh god the story lines; all I'll say is, it practically punched me in the gut every-time *spoiler*spoiler*spoiler* happened.

The book is written from just enough pov's to switch scenes when something dramatic happens and while still not being overwhelming or boring.

The writing is beautiful, clever and flows smoothly. The quirky element to this magical tale makes it, as others have mentioned 'unforgettable'

Nicole is a character I'll carry in my heart for a long time <3 and wishhh I would have gotten to see more her re-location program.

Overall, a fantastic blend of mystery and wit blended into a whimsical tale.

I loved the concept of this book. The plotlines were clever and there were so many twists and turns that you were constantly wondering what was going to happen next. I absolutely loved the character's of both Nicole and Hawk. I couldn't think of anything worse than having a compulsion like Nicole is afflicted with and having to deal with constant tension it causes within her family. Hawk is constantly misjudged because of his looks and stature. Once the two meet, there's a spark of mutual attraction and their chemistry sizzles as their friendship developes over time.
The storyline revolves around the objects Nicole has the compulsion to move, it can be anything from a battered paperback book to a stuffed bear. She then gets a feeling when she needs to transfer the item where it needs to be. It all makes sense as the book progresses and the loose ends all tie up neatly by the end of the book.
This really was an engrossing read. I had to keep reading to see where the author was leading me , as the reader. It has lovely characters that the protagonists meet along the way. I loved this book , it was refreshingly different. I thoroughly recommend it!

Such a wild premise for a story! A pseudo kleptomaniac who kinda, sorta, almost? steals stuff... but then relocates its not for actually keeping. I haven''t read anything like this and I read a lot, so it was refreshing to take in a fresh storyline. I was a tad off about the romance. But otherwise really enjoyed King's writing style. I'll definitely pick up more books from this author in the future. Thank you for the opportunity to read this ARC.

I absolutely loved this book. The characters really came alive and I felt invested in their journey.

Nicole feels objects calling to her and is compelled to relocate them to where they want to be. Is it a gift or a curse? it often gets her into trouble with family, friends and the law but it soon becomes clear that there may be a deeper meaning to her object relocation problem.

Nicole's estranged husband Kent is a nasty piece of work and I hate the manipulative way he treated her. Thank goodness for Hawk who is a positive influence on her life. The chapters from Andrea's perspective were intriguing and it was great to see how it all fitted together.

I will be highly recommending 'Other people's things' and look forward to reading more by the author.

Many thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for the advance copy.

Thanks to Lake Union Publishing and NetGalley for the advanced reader copy in exchange for an honest review. I enjoyed the premise of this book where a woman who’s thought of as a kleptomaniac is really “moving” things to where they belong. The items call to her in a way, asking to be moved to a different owner, There’s a sense of magic without being overly fantasy-like and I found myself feeling sympathy for the main character even though she was portrayed as a thief. I would read more by this author in the future!

I love books with a quirky storyline and quirky characters. This book fulfills all of that and more. It is a refreshingly original plotline that is part metaphysics, part suspense/mystery and part romance. I highly recommend it.

Nicole Wood’s special gift/curse has landed her in jail, alienated her family and earned her the label of kleptomaniac. Painful as the consequences are, she refuses to reject her role in what she calls an “Object Relocation Program.” You might say she has a unique ability to sense (physically) when an object is out of place in the universe and then moves it to its desired locale. The question she grapples with over and over again is whether this gift helps or hurts other people.

I was drawn into this book from the very first page. The characters are well-crafted and evoke strong emotional responses from the reader depending on their attitudes and actions toward Nicole. For anyone who has ever felt misunderstood and “different,” this book will resonate and provide a redeeming theme.

This is my first exposure to this author and I look forward to reading more of her offerings.

My thanks to the author, Lake Union Publishing, and NetGalley for the privilege of reviewing a digital ARC in exchange for an independent, honest review.

This review is being posted immediately to my GoodReads account and will be posted on Amazon upon publication.

This book as very cool. I was interested from the very first page. A compulsion to take things is very intriguing. I didn’t like how fast Hawk fell for Nicole but I came around to loving them. I also really love Penelope :)

'The Inferno describes Dante's journey through Hell, guided by the ancient Roman poet Virgil'

I absolutely loved this book, the plot line was totally original & really enjoyable to follow. It's characters were detailed & lead character Nickle was so misunderstood & her ex husband was a total narcissistic arse!

This book was a magical mystery of words, the unexplained, romance & family drama. It's the first book I've read by this author & I'm definitely looking forward to reading more.

Nicole Wood's family think she is a kleptomaniac, she has previously been jailed for theft, but however she tries to explain that she's not stealing, she's relocating the items the universe has chosen her to do.

I'm not going to reveal anymore as you need to savour the magical delights of this one's for yourself ✨

Many thanks to Netgalley for my ARC in return for my honest review.

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I absolutely loved this book. It was the perfect mix of mystery, drama, and a bit of romance to keep me intrigued throughout the whole story.
This book follows Nicole who has sticky fingers and is called a kleptomaniac. Yet in Nicole’s mind- she just moves certain items to where the universe intends them to be. We see Nicole move an item into a clients home & suddenly things start to unravel. I would recommend this book to anyone who enjoys general adult fiction with a dash of romance & some mystery and intrigue sprinkled throughout. Thank you to Net Galley, Kerry Anne King, & Lake Union Publishing for this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

What if you had a special gift/curse that no one understood? Nicole has a secret operation where she "relocates" items to where they belong, but is there more to this gift than meets the eye? In and out of prison, practically disowned from her own family and headed for divorce, Nicole refuses to give up. With every trial that's thrown her way, she finds courage to face it head on. Along the way she makes friends that see her gift in a different light. This book started out slow for me but the more her story built and the deeper the author dove into Nicole's story the more I felt myself drawn to the characters and rooting for them. This is unlike any story I've read before and I commend Kerry Anne King for her work on a stand out novel. Thank you to NetGalley and Kerry Anne King for the opportunity to read and review this book.

I received this book "Other Peoples Things" from NetGalley and all opinions expressed are my own. Sleepless nights await you. I stayed up way too late reading this book. I really didn't want to put it down. This is a fascinating suspenseful story. I loved all the characters, even Kent who I loved to hate lol. The story flows so smoothly with unexpected twists and turns. I would love to see a 'book two' continued with these characters. Really an amazing book. I love unusual mystical, magical themes in books and so I really loved the story line here. Definitely my favorite book by Kerry Anne King. A must read!

Nicole ‘relocates’ things. Most people think she steals things but she knows that they aren’t happy where they are and need to be moved. I found this whole premise a bit much, really and that’s the reason for the lower stars. That said, I really enjoyed the author’s way with words again and they are multiple layers that come together at the end. There’s her ex-husband, Kent, who she has stolen (sorry, relocated) £20,000 from. There’s the PI he hires to get it back, her family, and Andrea- a woman she cleans for. There’s are two events which show that Nicole’s gift leads to good outcomes. If you can go along with this, this is a lovely read.

Loved it!!! Unique story about a woman who is kinda a klepto, but not really, as she relocates items she takes and doesn't keep them. Story line has mystery, romance and a touch of magic. Story started a bit slow but once it got going, couldn't put it down. Love this author.

When is a kleptomaniac not a kleptomaniac? This book was so compelling that I read it in much less time than I usually read a book. I loved the characters, every single one of them. It could have been contrived and hard to swallow, but it most definitely not either of those things. Kerry Anne King is a skilled writer. She made me want to unravel these lives and the mysteries that surround them. Her ability to add just a touch of the supernatural adds significantly to an intriguing story line.

This was a cool premise and a nice surprise. After the first chapter I almost stopped but by the end of chapter 2 I was intrigued. Great characters with a unique story. Quick read and a good one.

Wow! What a fantastic read. As usual, Kerry Anne King has written a unique storyline that pulls the reader in from page one. Thank you for the opportunity to read this!

Wow! I could not put this book down! This was such a unique story and really had everything. It was suspenseful while a little bit funny. The love story was so different, really two underdogs coming together. The story follows Nicole aka Nickle, who is really at her lowest low. She has been in and out of jail for something she feels is really out of her control, which was another special part of the book (I love magical realism in books!) The book is really about her finding her strength and confidence. Also, the story lends itself to becoming a series which I would love to read more about these characters.

Thanks to Netgalley and Lake Union Publishing for an advanced copy in exchange for an honest review.

This book has a bit of everything in it. There’s a little magic, mystery, romance and some undesirable characters.
Nicole has this compulsion to move things from one location to another. This has landed her in hot water many times. Now her soon to be ex husband wants his money back that she relocated.
There were times I wished I could reach inside this book to shake or choke some of the characters. This book keeps you turning the pages, rushing to find out what happens.
I really enjoyed this book and can’t recommend it enough.
Definitely add to your list!
Thank to Netgalley and the publisher for the early copy