A fast paced book, that I would not classify as a thriller, but more women's fiction. Either way I enjoyed this read and sped through it.

If your past were to come back to haunt you after trying so hard to keep it buried, how would you react? When Molly's past drops into her lap, she has to put her memories and feelings in the past and focus on her family and future. As everyone's secrets are revealed and motivations uncovered, Molly questions if she made the right decisions regarding her life.

Making you look back at the decisions you have made in your life, Can't Look Away shows that no matter what decisions you have made, they were the right decisions for you at that time.

I want to thank Netgalley, and St. Martin's Press for an ARC of this book in exchange for a review.

Cute quick and absorbed read, pretty predictable and lighthearted.
This book was a easy read with some emotional material at times (infertility, miscarriage) and overall a good story line.
I enjoyed Molly and Hunter and rooted for them! Jake was a typical character and Sabrina was a great bad character!
There were no twists or turns, and nothing out of the ordinary but this is a good easy beach read in my opinion.

I enjoyed this book, but it wasn’t what I thought it would be. I thought I was getting a thriller, and I kept waiting for a big twist. I was disappointed when I didn’t get one. Still a good book, but definitely needs to be marketed differently.

2,5 ⭐️

Nothing annoys me more that when a book is marketed as something it is not. Did the person who decided to market “Can’t look away” as a mystery/thriller really read the book? Let me tell you this is not a mystery/thriller at all, not even a domestic suspense. It is a domestic drama with some soap opera vibes that stretched quite a lot for a such a thin plot.

2013: When Molly meets Jake Danner, lead singer of a up-and-coming band, she can’t look away, falling madly in love with each other.

2022: Now, Molly is living with his husband Hunter and her daughter in Flynn Cove, a wealthy suburb. She feels out of place until Sabrina, a newcomer, arrives to town and finally she feels like she can click with someone but, are Sabrina’s reasons to move to Flynn Cove and befriend her as honest as Molly believes?

At first I enjoyed this. The past and present back and forth implied some juicy secret would be coming out sooner or later but, what was my surprise when they never came. What you see is what you get and there was not a single twist that made me say…”oh, things are getting interesting! Can’t wait to see how this unfolds”.

It was basically the story of a jilted woman that, once again, misplaces her anger on the new woman (whom is not to blame), instead of focusing that anger on the one person that had a commitment with her. I must say I found this whole thing pretty frustrating. Also, the story seemed to drag quite a bit, repeating the same patterns again and again.

I was hoping for at least a firework ending but it was merely a firecracker one. Yes, there was a revelation, but it was done in a pretty lackluster way, and some actions were left unpunished, and I’m not really sure how believable that was.

The writing was good and the narrators in the audiobook version managed to hold my interest with their performances even though the general story was a bit lacking. I loved Ms. Lovering’s Too Good To Be True so, despite Can’t Look Away made my eyes stray more than I would have liked, I’ll still give her next book a chance.

Thanks to NetGalley and St Martin’s Press for providing an eARC in exchange for an honest review.

This is not a thriller, I repeat this is not a Thriller. If you go into this suspecting Thriller/Suspense you will be wrong. This is a Drama. It is a good Drama, even a great on but it is a Drama.
This was fast paced and easy to read. This is a great summer read.

This was an incredibly relatable book in so many ways. Most of us have had our dreams fall short, lived a little of "what might have been'. What Carola Lovering did here was twist that into something dark and mysterious, a real page turner that will have you on the edge of your seat

This romantic suspense really worked for me! I know some people felt mislead going in thinking it was a thriller, so I’m glad my expectations were different based on other reviews. I was sucked into the drama and mystery of these complicated characters and was all in the whole time. I always love multiple points of view and timelines and this one was well done in that aspect. Though there were definitely some unlikeable characters (Sabrina was crazy!) and some predictability, I still found this to be a page-turner where I needed to know what was going to happen. I guessed the twist but wasn’t let down by that. — There are definitely some triggers here for infertility and miscarriage, so be aware of that. — Overall, I recommend picking this one up if domestic suspense is your thing!

I ended up DNFing this one. My review on Goodreads had no rating and was as follows: DNF. I’m pretty bored. I don’t care enough about the characters to continue, and Sabrina’s obsession is pathetic and uninteresting. Thanks anyway to St. Martin’s Press for a free digital galley via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review!

I can't get enough of Carola Lovering's writing! Her previous books were fantastic so I couldn't wait for her newest one. This book is hard to characterize into one genre but I think domestic suspense fits best along with a healthy dose of domestic drama. I promise you won't be able to put it down. It's a fantastic beach read!

First of all, the cover perfectly fits the overall sexy suspense vibe of the book. Told in multiple points of view and alternating between past and present, Can’t Look Away is the story of Molly, Jake and Sabrina, and how their lives have connected over the years.

Sabrina's POV is the only one told in the first person. She is happily married housewife living in a very chic suburb with her devoted husband Hunter and adorable young daughter. The only obstacle in their lives is Molly's difficulty in conceiving a second child. Hunter was not her first love - that was Jake, a musician - but she is very much in love with Hunter. I loved how the author explored the angst of first love and the insecurities of your twenties.

Once Sabrina enters Molly's life, things turn topsy-turvy. Sabrina is manipulative and is stalking Molly and her family. I was on the edge of my seat reading this book and couldn't look away! There is a bit of a live triangle here so if that triggers you, then you should probably avoid this one. But all's well that ends well, there is a happy ending, and that is why I added this one to my "romance" shelf.

There is a big reveal that I figured out fairly early on, but it did not spoil my enjoyment of this story.
Molly is a very relatable main character, and I really felt for her as she was navigating the relationships in her life. If you are looking for a book that is full of surprises and suspense, with definitely romance in the mix, this one us for you!

(Thanks to the publisher for providing a digital review copy via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.)

Molly is enjoying her life in Flynn Cove. She has a supportive husband, Hunter, and a daughter named Stella. She also works as a yoga teacher. She had dreams of becoming a writer, but that dream seemed to have fizzled out when her relationship with Jake Danner, member of the successful band Danner Lane, ended. A new friendship, however, threatens to bring Molly’s past to the present when she discovers her new friend, Sabrina, is married to Jake. Is this new friendship serendipitous, or are there other motives involved?

Can’t Look Away started with such promise–it had a mystery and suspense to it and I couldn’t wait to see how things would turn out–but it was ultimately anticlimactic to me. I was left wanting more at the end. I really liked the style. The reader gets to hear from multiple narrators, and events from both the present and the past are covered. I also liked how effectively the tidbits from both timelines worked together to tell the story.

Unfortunately this is not a book that is one that will stick with me past the last words on the page. It was a good mystery, but I didn't find the thriller tag to be very accurate.
It is a great read if you want something to suck you in and keep you engaged but not one that will leave you with great quotes or great takeaways.

The characters were frustrating at times throughout the book. It did get nicely tied up and I enjoyed the ending of the book. The manipulation felt a bit like a soap opera on the pages and I was here for it while I was reading.

The author did mention Frozen an excessive amount. Its like the little girls whole personality was Frozen, but that was just a nitpicky point of mine.

Overall pick this up if you want some drama and are okay with it not being super fast paced but one you'll want to keep reading

3.5 stars rounded up.

Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC of this book. This was an easy read, in a good way. The story was compelling and the writing was solid. There were lots of plot twists and turns, and I liked the juxtaposition between past and present. Overall a solid thriller-ish read without being too heavy.

This one was a total miss for me. A bunch of unlikable characters making a lot of poor decisions. None of it particularly shocking and definitely didn’t feel like “a sexy suspense novel” per the book description. Thank you to the publisher and Netgalley for the advance reading copy.

My first book by this author and it was a hit for me! A psychological drama, with some romance and a little mystery mixed in. The character development was really good and the twists and turns were flawlessly executed! I enjoyed the book, and it was easy to pick up with these characters lives and I found it to be suspenseful and well written! Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for an advanced copy of this book!

Book: Can’t Look Away
Author: Carola Lovering
Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5

Review ~

Can’t look away started with Jake who is part of a boy band who is in a relationship with Sisi. After awhile he grew apart from her and did not want to be with her anymore. But little did she know that.

Molly is now in the crowed of Jakes show and he can’t keep his eyes off of her. Molly and Jake hit it off right away. Through their ups and downs Sisi is part of them because she is a crazy ex and will do anything to break them up.

Later in the book Molly is now married to Hunter and has a daughter named Stella. Sabrina is also known as Sisi who is now married to Jake and is now best friends with Molly. Sabrina wanted her to m eat her husband who is no other than Jake. Jake and Molly still have lingering feelings for each other.

Overall I loved this book. In the beginning I was kind of confused but the book grew on my and now I love it.

Call me crazy but I actually enjoyed this neighborhood drama.

Jake and Molly were an item once.

In 2013, Molly was a 23-year-old young woman aspiring to be a writer. She had good friends and is enjoying a night out with them when she meets Jake.

Jake Danner is the lead singer of a band that is getting recognized and he is hoping for his big break.

Molly and Jake's paths cross during one of his concerts and after locking eyes, they share a moment of connection. Afterward, Jake asks a friend of hers for her phone number. The rest is history or so it should be. Despite their great chemistry and love for each other, their relationship is not to be.

In 2022, Molly is married to Hunter and has a five-year-old daughter, Stella. Molly wants another child but she is dealing with infertility issues when she meets a young woman, Sabrina who seems to understand what Molly is going through. A blooming friendship ensues. One night, Molly and Hunter are invited over to have dinner. Unbeknown to Molly, Sabrina's husband is none other than Jake.

With so many unresolved issues, Molly and Jake seem to be pulled into one another's lives. Together they wondered what forces took them apart. Learning the truth might hurt more than they think.

I didn't particularly like Jake. He was selfish and had grey areas in regards to faithfulness. I did love Hunter all the way. Molly was nice and I understood her motivations. The same can't be said of Sabrina's.

Can't Look Away entertained me. The narrators Caitlin Davies, Karissa Vacker, and Zachary Webber did a good job becoming Molly, Jake, and Sabrina. Between the past and present chapters and the 3 POVs, they kept things straight for me.

Cliffhanger: No

3.5/5 Fangs

A complimentary copy was provided by St. Martin's Press via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

I definitely enjoyed this one! I admit, I love reading books about a jealous and obsessive lover/ex-lover (think the You series). Add some thriller and suspense material in there, and I am hooked. It was a little different than I expected but in a better way. I flipped through the pages and was captivated by the story and the characters.

I loved another book by this author so I walked in with already high expectations. I wasn’t surprised that I enjoyed this one, but am so happy that I did. Please write more books - writing about obsessive behavior seems to be a trend with her books, and I am thrilled.

The structure of this book is one that really stands out. Molly’s chapters are told in third person, but Sabrina’s are in first person and refer to Molly in second person. Makes one wonder if we’re hearing Molly’s story or Sabrina’s. Which does the author want us to think is the protagonist? I found the writing style and the alternating voices fascinating. There is not much a reviewer can say without revealing too much because the first twist happens pretty early on. What I can confidently share is that Lovering takes you on a ride. The alternating emotions in the chapters keep you wanting to read more. I love the way the author’s mind works and I can’t wait to read more from her.

WHAT A STORY! Can't Look Away pulled me in right from the start. The story is told from three points of view and the timeline switches from present day (2022) to 2013-2016. Molly is a graduate student who in 2012 meets Jake Danner, a musician, in NYC and falls in love. Their relationship isn't always smooth sailing and does not last. Fast forward ten years and Molly is now married to Hunter and living in Connecticut when she meets a new friend Sabrina. The reader discovers that Sabrina has secrets to hide, but then again...Molly has secrets of her own as well. The characters in the story may not have always been likable, but I was still invested in finding out what was going to happen next. I feel the build up at the end could have been a bit stronger and everything was tied up a little too neatly. Still a solid 4 star read.

I tore through Lovering’s earlier book, “Too Good to Be True” and listed that as one of my favorite thrillers of 2021. Therefore, I was so excited for this follow-up, “Can’t Look Away.” The buildup was great and I thought it was leading up to something very sinister and exciting, but it really didn’t. Perhaps I came in with the wrong idea, but I was expecting a thriller and this reads more like a domestic drama. As a result, I kept waiting for some more thrills that didn’t really come up and was left feeling a little bit disappointed at the book’s end. This book follows a couple, one who is obsessed with one of the parties of the couple, and how their lives progress over nearly a decade. I’d anticipated some more thrilling intrigue with this premise, but just found it to be okay and a bit underwhelming. 3 stars ⭐️. Thanks to the publisher and Netgalley.