Super fast read, very much a typical B. A. Paris novel, had me hooked til the end…at which point they took kinda the easy way out on revealing the whodunit details. Still, quite enjoyable.

Young Amelie Lamont moves to London after her father passed away. She is struggling to make ends meet which means she’s unable to save for her ultimate goal, law school. She finds herself in a situation where she is being offered money in exchange for a fake marriage to a wealthy businessman. This solves all of her money issues, but are only to be replaced with others when she ends up kidnapped along with her new “husband”.

I enjoyed reading this suspenseful story. This is my first book by this author which I look forward to seeing what is next for this author. I found this book to be well written and engaging to the end. It has twists and turns that not only will had me sitting on the edge of my seat but ones you don;t want to miss. This suspenseful story is fast paced, hard to put down and has great growth. I enjoyed the characters and what they brought to the story. This is an easy and entertaining story to read. I highly recommend reading this book.

I really enjoyed this book! It was so full of twists and lies, and it left me guessing. I really liked the ending where everything is wrapped up and we find out the truth! Will recommend this book for sure!

“‘We aren’t remembered for long after our deaths, only by those who carry us in their hearts.”’- The Prisoner

Hello, my name is Amelie. I am just a young adult who has been through more in my short life than anyone you know. I have had to take care of my ailing father, I’ve married a man I didn’t love, been kidnapped, almost murdered, lost everyone I have ever cared for; but I am still here. Wanna trade lives?

"The Prisoner" by B.A. Paris is a gripping thriller that kept me on the edge of my seat from start to finish. The author's skillful storytelling and well-developed characters made this a compelling read. While I thoroughly enjoyed the plot twists and suspense, I'm giving this book 4 stars and am reserving that 5th star for those books that completely blow my mind. Nonetheless, "The Prisoner" is definitely worth your time if you're a fan of psychological thrillers. Paris' writing will keep you guessing until the very end.

***I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily***

OH MY GOODNESS!!!! B.A. Paris has done it again, this book was UN-PUT-DOWNABLE!!
This is a story told in both present tense as well as past tense. But the time line is short only a few weeks in between. But my goodness everything that happened in those few weeks was insane.

Poor Amalie, has had a rough go the last few years, she lost her dad, she had no family or friends to rely on. She moved and built a new life for herself in London. New friends and built her own semi family. Find a great job and gets Married. But is the marriage all it's cracked up to be?

This book was well written, and the chapters were short. It was a quick read. I enjoyed about 85% of it but the ending left me a little unfulfilled.

Why is Amelie being held prisoner? Are her captors someone she knows or was this a random encounter? Something very sinister is hiding behind the appearance of glitz and glamour. this survival story gripped me immediately. It kept me guessing, never knowing where the story would lead. B.A. Paris is a master of setting the stage of intensity with a constant sense of foreboding. I enjoyed the quick chapters that left me racing to the jaw-dropping conclusion. Thank you, NetGalley for my copy.

Amazing book. It had me hooked from the first page on. The twist sent me into a tizzy and typically that never happens. I totally recommend this book. Go get it…what are you waiting for…go…scram..you can thank me later.

I am a fan of Behind Closed Doors so I was excited to read The Prisoner. I was hooked from the beginning. The book was fast-paced, easy to read, and I enjoyed the characters.

The further I read into the book, however, the less interested I was. I don't mind jumping timelines, but I found this one confusing. I am also disappointed by the character development. It seemed a bit rushed, and I felt there were some gaps in how things unfolded. The book had a lot of potential, but it fell short for me.

2.5 stars.

This was a decent story, but it had some pacing issues for me. There were parts I really enjoyed, but other parts that dragged a bit. Most of the twists were expected at some point because of the hints given in advance, others seemed to come out of nowhere. I don't want to say too much and give anything away because if you miss something little, you may be quite surprised by some of it.

The story certainly jumped right in at the beginning and was generally enjoyable. Overall, I think it was a pretty average B.A. Paris read.

This was not my favorite BA Paris book. I loved Behind Closed Doors and I keep hoping one of their books will live up to that expectation. The first half of the book was promising it the second half felt chaotic. I hope to read more from her in the future. Thank you for the chance do read this book.

This book was very interesting to me - it read in a way that kept me engaged overall and kept me guessing at how it would end. Not overall super twisty but still a very good read.

This story was enticing and thrilling. As a self proclaimed thriller expert, it’s hard to read books and not guess where it’s going as I’m usually right 90% of the time. However, this book did keep me in a trance until almost the reveal at the end. I only wish my brain didn’t go into over drive and guess the ending, otherwise I would’ve rated 5 stars. A good read nonetheless!

I tried really hard to get into this one but I couldn't, which is a shame because Behind Closed Doors is one of my favorite books ever. I will still try more by this author in the future though.

I always try to give B.A. Paris a chance, and always end up disappointed. In theory, their book ideas sound incredible, but even the interesting plots don't make up for the poor writing.

Another astounding book by B.A. Paris! She never disappoints with her plots and twists. From page one you become invested in the book, and it becomes hard to put it down. I liked it so much I got the audiobook once it published to listen to it. 4 out of 5 stars. I look forward to her next book, as always B.A. Paris is an instant buy for me (only didn't like The Dilemma).

Thank you B.A. Paris, NetGalley, and St, Martin's Press for this eARC in exchange for my honest review.

This starts off strong but fades off quick. Middle of the road overall. Would’ve loved more thrilling content to keep me hooked past the beginning.

I want to say I' surprised how much I loved this one, BUT I love B.A. Paris and I'm not shocked. This is one I will be recommending to everyone for awhile.

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The Prisoner
By: B.A. Paris
Pub Date: 11/1/22
Publisher: St. Martin’s Press

This book flips back and forth a lot between the present and the past. Unfortunately it was not a hit for me. The beginning parts were exciting but then it seemed to just drag on.

Present Day: Amelie and her wealthy husband Ned have
been kidnapped and held for ransom. Ned’s father is not willing to pay. All they asked for was a pound (about a dollar in US currency) but it’s going to double everyday that he doesn’t pay.

Past: Amelie’s father died when she was 16 her mother died while giving birth so she’s all on her own. She espaces to London, when she gets a job as a living housekeeper. Carolyn, her boss, takes her in and ends up becoming her best friend.
As the book moves off Amelie finds out who her husband truly is and how much danger she’s in.
Will Ned’s father pay the ransom? Who kidnapped them? Where are they? You'll have to read The Prisoner to find out!

This book had me turning pages and snuggling even closer with my cats. Totally recommend giving this one a read if you're into a more mentally gripping thriller.