Being a huge B.A Paris fan, I was prepared for the one-sitting read this would be. And yes, it was - I devoured this in one sitting but it still unsatisfactorily hungry for the usual depth of her stories. I will give kudos that this was a clever tale, one with pops of twists that I didn't count on - *hint hint* doubling of the pound a day, I will be using that...

What it did lack for me was depth - she introduced a lot to the table with a circle of friends with interesting backgrounds, a glimpse of unresolved feelings with her Dad, and a glimmer of a love interest....but nothing really flushed out properly. Plus the villain was so....mediocre that I couldn't really believe he'd done the things she said he did. He seemed impulsive rather than smart and I think it lost me there.

Not my favorite from her work but still a read worthy tale.

B.A. Paris books are perfect for thriller lovers. This was a one sitting read for me. I didn’t really read the blurb when I requested I just know I enjoy her books. From the Bert first page O was hooked. Definitely a twisted tale. A marriage in Vegas, money, murders and kidnapping

The Prisoner
B.A Paris
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

When you start this book you will not want to put it down… very interesting from beginning to end…. The things you have to do for money no love just money, and then get more than what you actually thought! I really enjoyed this book great read! Don’t pass on this!

Thank you to Netgalley, B.A. Paris and St. Martin's Press for this ARC.

I had no idea what this book was about before I jumped right in. I thought it would be something completely different. I was pleasantly surprised by the plot and I enjoyed this book very much. It kept me guessing throughout, even though I had a few ideas of who was behind certain events. I never put everything together and couldn't wait to get to the end to see all the loose ends tied up.

I have loved every book by B A Paris but I think this is the best so far! Amelie has lost her father to cancer and moves to London to create a life for herself. She meets Carolyn who offers her a job as a sort of housekeeper/assistant. She is introduced to a great lifestyle. She meets Ned the head of Exclusives who is extremely wealthy. Amelie agrees to marry him in exchange for money to see her through school. They are to be married for a month, then divorce. But, yhey are both kidnapped and Amelie finds herself a prisoner in a dark room and only a mattress. She knows Ned is evil but she does not know why she is kidnapped. I thought it was gripping!
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advance copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

This. Book! I dare anyone to read the first paragraph and not have to immediately finish it. It just sucks you in. This is the first book I’ve read from this author but it certainly won’t be the last! Amelie’s ordeal is amazing and believable.

Amelie decides to leave Paris after her father dies from cancer. She has no family or anyone else to help her and decides to make it on her own in London. In London, she meets a nice woman Carolyn who takes her in and gives her a job. She quickly becomes swept up into this new life and meets Ned Hawthorpe, the son of a billionaire and owner of Exclusives. Ned comes up with a plan for Amelie to marry him in Las Vegas and in exchange, he will give her money so she can attend law school. Well, they plan to stay married for a month and then walk away. Before that happens, they are both kidnapped and Amelie learns more terrible things about Ned and tries to find out who her abductors are and how to escape them.

This was told in alternating chapters of past and present. I really enjoyed both parts. The chapters are also short which kept the story flowing nicely. There is a Part Two in this book called “The Reckoning” and that talks about Amelie and what happens after her kidnapping. I really loved this book. I did like Part One somewhat better than Part Two. There are some surprises, but I will say I hoped for a different ending. Either way, I am a huge fan of B.A. Paris and I was thrilled to have the chance to read her latest novel. If you have enjoyed her other novels you will likely enjoy this one as well.

Many thanks to NetGalley and St. Martin's Press for my ARC in exchange for my honest review.

This review will be posted to my Instagram Blog (@coffee.break.book.reviews) in the near future.

After being taken captive, Amelie tried to figure out why she is a prisoner. And if her new husband, Ned, is behind it. The two parts to this thriller, going back and forth between past and present, pre, during, and post-kidnapping. I enjoyed reading about Amelie and her background and how she likely ended up in her situation. While some parts seemed obvious to me, others left me guessing. The end was a bit disappointing, but overall I enjoyed the pace of the story.

BA Paris has done it again. I flew through this book in 3 days and hated every time I had to put it down. About 60% of the way through everything seemed to be wrapped up so I was confused and concerned for thr remainder of the book. I needn't have been since everything made more sense as I kept reading.

Amiele married her boss Ned on a whim on a Vegas work trip as a business deal. As soon as they get home, she finds out Ned is being accused as sexual assault and the wedding was a trick to make himself seem innocent. Ned immediately starts treating her terrible and locks her away in his house. Two weeks after they are married, they get kidnapped. The story whirlwinds from there.

I received an advanced copy of this book from St Martin's Press in exchange for my honest review.

What a great book. If you enjoy psychological thrillers, ,this book is for you. This book had likable characters along with a character to hate. This book went back and forth between the past and present in an easy to follow manner. This format also contributed to your guessing because it gave you pieces of information a little at a time. A great read I highly recommend.

I loved this book. Thanks to Netgalley for the ARC. I thought the ending was rushed and I wanted Amelie to get all the money, but everything was great until the explanation of what transpired. I felt that fell a little flat. Who was Mr. Smith really? Who was Mr. Algerson really? What all does Lukas know? Who killed Carolyn?

Amelie is now orphaned at 17 and decides to move to London. She makes friends with some nice women who watch out for her. Then, everything changes.

This started out very fast paced then kind of slooowed down for me. I kept reading and was glad I did. It has some twists and surprises and picks up again. I liked the storyline, and I like BA Paris in general so am always glad to read a new one by her.

Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for allowing me to read and review this book.

OMGOODNESS!!! What a great read! Thanks so much for the early release copy Net Galley! This twisty thriller is about Amelie who has just lost her father and has moved to London. She has no one but has a chance meeting with a new friend Carolyn. Thru her friends she meets the multimillionaire Ned Hawthorne. Not knowing what a monster Ned really is Amelie agrees to fly to Las Vegas with him. He dreams up a plan for them to make a marriage of convenience for one month. What follows is a twisty psychological thriller that will keep you reading until you finish the book, I love BA Parris but this is one of her better books.

I love B.A. Paris so this was a no-brain request for me! Alternating between past and present, the novel focuses on Amelie who has been kidnapped after a quickie marriage to billionaire Ned. We return to her past where she is broke and accepts a job with gracious Carolyn as a housekeeper and cook. Great twisted plot and hidden identities that keep your head spinning until each shock is revealed. Don't even attempt to figure it out as with most of these books, Paris is one step ahead of us!
Thanks to NetGalley for this ARC!

I received an advanced copy from Net Galley.
The book is a fast-paced, page turning novel. The book is separated into two parts. Amelia is an orphan who runs away to London after her father past away. She then marries Ned for money, but soon she becomes prisoner in her own house. Ned does not allow her to leave the property and eventually locks her in her room. Amelia and Ned are kidnapped and held in a dark room while they are waiting for his father to pay the ransom. Amelia finally learns the truth about her kidnapping and her kidnappers.
I enjoyed part one of the book, but part two was so predictable.

One heck of a great ride! This book takes you places that bend your mind with suspense and clever twists. I love the works of B.A. Paris. This one was a guilty pleasure that had me racing through each chapter. A few things worth noting however were some unanswered questions. And the abrupt ending. Still, on the whole a great read.

Another excellent thriller by B.A. Paris. I loved every one of this author’s books and this one definitely doesn’t disappoint! Keeps you guessing the entire way. Read in about 24 hours. Seriously couldn’t put it down. Loved the characters as well !!

I read 25% of this before putting it down. I loved "Behind Closed Doors" and "The Breakdown" less. I hate to be harsh but I was really bored by this, which is surprising considering it's about a kidnapping. I just didn't really care so much about the circumstances that brought Amelie there, or how long it would take her to get out.

This book read so quickly, I could hardly put it down! I love books with short chapters. I loved how quickly the story progressed and it kept me guessing the whole time. It reminded me of her older books in the best way.

Locked in a room, in the dark, with no access to the outside world. Ned and Amelia were kidnapped. The kidnappers separated them leaving Amelie alone in a dark room while Ned was below her.
The Prisoner moves from the present to the past beginning with Ned and Amelie being abducted. It’s a claustrophobic thriller with Amelie being left to navigate in a dark room. As time wears on the reader slowly pieces together the events leading up to the abduction.

I couldn’t help but get roped into this story. I needed answers and that’s why I spent two days reading. I couldn’t focus on any these except reading. BA Paris crafted an intriguing storyline. I can say with certainty that I’ve never read a book like this one. The concept was fresh and original.

The Prisoner is about Amelia. She married billionaire Ned Hawthorne in Las Vegas. Shortly after there return Amelia and Ned were abducted. Discovering the reason for the kidnapping will blow your mind. Try as you might to unriddle the clues. Eventually you’ll be rewarded with the reasons when BA Paris deems it necessary. You are the mercy of her unveiling.
Each new chapter the reader is presented with new information. It’s in these chapters that both characters are developed.

Slated into two parts BA Paris rewarded readers with a dynamic set of circumstances. With only a few character introductions the readers mind runs rampant with all kinds of ideas of why these kidnappers have abducted them. It’s entertaining trying to piece the story together as BA Paris hands out clues. The story progressed quickly with short 2-4 minute chapters.