It started innocently at first and then it all began to unravel into something uncontrollable. Meredith loved her life being a hockey players wife. However, When Connor was injured on the ice he became addicted to prescription drugs. His attitude spiraled downhill. Meredith didn’t know how to reach him. As a psychiatrist, Meredith kept scripts at both her office and home. She noticed the script was missing from her office but she had no idea Connor wrote himself prescriptions until one night he was drunk and angry and crashed into two pedestrians. Meredith almost lost her medical license because of it.
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Meredith felt guilty and responsible for the death of the two pedestrians. She found the man who lost his wife and child and followed him. At first just to prove he was ok. When he seemed happy she moved on. Then He showed up as her new patient. That’s when everything changed.
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This book is crazy good. It’s a page-turner. It’s been awhile since I’ve invested my reading time into a book that I can sink my teeth into. This is what I’m talking about. This is type of book worth reading.
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Vi Keeland tells the story of Meredith in the “then” and “now”. This is Vi Keeland’s debut thriller. Vi Keeland is a #1 New York Times, #1 Wall Street Journal, and USA TODAY bestselling author. I’m blown away by the writing voice in The Unraveling. This is great work. It’s a fantastic story with a steady pace of information. Vi Keeland’s keeps readers engaged from the very beginning until the end. She knocked it out of the park.
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I enjoy a new fresh outlook on psychological thrillers. As readers follow Meredith’s life I get this sense of curiosity for her loss and puzzlement regarding her fascination with Gabriel. Meredith is a psychiatrist who studies the minds and behaviors of her patients. In The Unraveling readers are studying Meredith’s behavioral patterns. Her life spirals out of control after the tragedy of losing her husband. What ensues is a chain reaction of fear.

When I saw my "Go To" author Vi Keeland wrote a thriller, I had to read it! No one does romance like Vi so I knew a thriller would be just as enthralling. The Unraveling is fascinating!

Dr. Meredith McCall is a psychiatrist who is living a nightmare. When she happens to bump into Gabriel Wright, someone she doesn't know, but he's someone who's life is intertwined with hers, it sets her into a spiral.

This is an enticing story full of desperation, torment and anguish. The characters are intriguing. It's hard to know what is real and what is imagined. The perfect thriller that kept me wondering how it would unravel and who would be the antagonist.

Captivating book by a fabulous author that will have you wondering through the entire book. An absolute must read.
I highly recommend The Unraveling!

Wow, what a ride that was. After finishing The Unraveling by V. Keeland I just can't. My jaw hit the floor and I don't know where to put the book. The qzueen of romance wrote a twisty and tiefgründiges book, and the end, my oh my, That I never ever saw coming. Nothing and nobody is as it seems, literally nobody. Not the hero, not the villains, not the victims.
Two broken souls caught by karma are together in this raw and gritty, heartwrenchingly painful debut thriller.
I fell hook, line and sinker for the storyline and the characters and the end still has me in knots, all I'm saying is Thailand.
The book deserves all the stars.

As a devoted Vi Keeland enthusiast, I was intrigued when I discovered she was straying from her typical romance genre. A psychological thriller? Yes please! And she did not disappoint. It is a gripping psychological thriller that left me anxious at every turn. Vi throws twists and turns to build the suspense with every chapter and gradually reveals little clues to make you think you've solved the mystery. But have you? Who is stalking who?

Let's talk about the FMC. She is a depressed, guilt-ridden widow who is trying to do the right thing for all involved. Her journey through guilt-ridden widowhood is like a roller coaster of emotions. Because of this, all her education, ethics, and morals take a back seat to her fixation on the MMC. I work in a psychiatric hospital and from my people-watching experiences, I couldn't help but quirk an eyebrow at her missing the giant red flags billowing in the air from the very beginning. Also, with her profession, she definitely would have known what asphyxiophilia is. But, we all know people handle tragedy and grief differently. The author does a superb job of showing how all these messy human emotions can affect our mindset and can making you sympathize with our FMC's chaotic life choices.

Enter the charming and handsome MMC. He's a happy-go-lucky and flirty looker, but you just might see something a little sinister behind those peepers. Master manipulator at his finest. Or is he? Keeland takes all your feels on an emotional roller coaster ride trying to decide if he is a "puppet master" or a "poor grieving husband and father who's trying to atone for his mistakes."

The ending might leave you feeling a tad rushed, but it is still a "What the heck just happened" ending. It did leave me with a few questions so be prepared to re-read through several parts. However, questions still linger and it will leave you thinking about it days after finishing the book. .

BRAVO Ms. Keeland! This was a thrilling change from your norm and an enjoyable ride!.

A great thriller and psychological game. What a ride and thrilling story. LOVED the ending overall and the twists were enough to keep me on the edge of my seat.

I was obsessed with this book! It took me a minute to get started then was hooked and couldn’t put it down. So many twists and turns, I loved it. There were a few times where I thought something was a bit on the nose but it wasn’t. It was just brilliant! I love Vi Keeland and The Unraveling is another great one. Thank you Vi!

Wow! What an intriguing story. This one will have you on the edge of your seat trying to guess what’ll come next. Definitely did not expect that ending. Absolutely worth the read.

Too slow-paced, especially for a 300-page-book. For a suspense/thriller novel I never felt on edge. This felt way closer to a romance than a mystery and thriller for the majority of the book, so it's not really my cup of tea. Adult scenes didn't inherently bother me as I already guessed there would be many just from reading the blurb. The writing style is probably good in a vacuum, but the book just falls flat and is disappointing. I'm most likely the wrong audience.

If you are nervous about reading this book because it's not what you are used to by Vi...don't be! I was captivated from the very beginning. A tragedy sparks a domino effect for Gabriel and Meredith. With so many strings weaving throughout this story, just when you think you have it figured out, another shock comes at ya! great book!!

Just finished The Unraveling which was disappointing.I had never heard of Vi Keeland,the author,before even though she is a prolific romance published writer. I don’t read romance stories and I didn’t realize when I chose this book it was not really to my reading tastes. It was mainly written from a first person perspective,too wordy and parts were sexually explicit as an X- rated Shades of Grey novel/movie.I am in no way a prude but don’t look for sexual content when it’s detailed beyond necessity. Thank you NetGallery,author and Atria Books(Simon&Schuster) for the opportunity to read this eBook.It will be on sale,July 09,2024.

I received this book from Netgalley, and I am not okay!
Boy, oh boy.. where do I start?
I have so many questions about this book. But more so, there are SO many things to say.

This was, for sure, a roller-coaster ride that I did not want to get off.

This story is about Dr. Meredith McCall, a psychiatrist whose life is like a blurry picture. She's merely floating about her day to day life until Gabriel catches her eye.

After losing her husband to a car accident, she basically is on this downward spiral. Existing. Not fully living.

The first few chapters help us step into her past and the relationship she had with her husband. It highlights her highs and, unfortunately, her regrets and failures as a wife, too.

I must admit, even in those seemingly "lovey" chapters between her and her husband, I didn't think they had much chemistry. Even though it had been portrayed that way. Like they were 'that couple'.. the against all odds, we will survive it type of couple. . The latter parts made me want to scream because her husband honestly is the biggest jerk. The other critic I had was that before he actually passed on, I didn't get her naivety with regards to certain things.

After he had passed, it was down we go. Her obsession had completely derailed her moral compass. At first, you might be a tad judgemental about her decisions, but I dare you to step into her mind. As twisted as it is. Step into her perspective, and honestly, it becomes a totally different reading experience.

So the suspense. The book for me really picked up after about halfway through. I could not put it down. Vi Keeland drops hint after hint, like breadcrumbs for your imagination. Especially when the stalker becomes the stalkee. Or the identities of her patients are revealed.

Literally, the last sentence had me wondering if I had been given the entire book. Because, of course, that could not. I repeat. That could not be the end!. But alas it was.

What I really liked:
* The chemistry between Gabriel and Meredith
* I actually really liked that they did not end up together as that is generally what always happens.
* The suspense - even if I felt it more towards the latter half

What I didn't really love:
* I would have liked Mer to have been given more time to evolve. Especially in the transition between her twisted, obsessive nature to actually see her happy and how that turns out (only because that last chapter was not nearly enough). I would have liked to see her picture become crystal clear through her eyes. Through her thoughts.

Overall, my rating is a solid 4 stars.

All opinions are my own. As mentioned earlier. I received this book from Netgalley for a honest review.

I love Vi Keeland, I've read most of her romance novels, which is usually what she's famoulsy known for, and when I saw she was coming out with a thriller book??? I was ecstatic because I love thrillers, and I love Vi Keeland so I had to get my hands on this book and fast! So I was so excited to see that I got approved for the arc!

This book can be described as a thrilling psychological mystery. The story follows psychiatrist Meredith McCall, whose life takes a dark turn after a tragic accident. She becomes obsessed with a man named Gabriel, only to find him as her patient later on. The story delves into ethical dilemmas, moral boundaries, and dangerous obsessions, which constantly kept me on the edge of their seat!

The plot unfolds with unexpected twists and turns, leading to a gripping and chilling ride that captivated my attention. The book is was literally unputdownable, with a fast-paced narrative that kept the suspense high. The main character, Meredith, is portrayed as a complex and flawed individual, making decisions that push the boundaries of morality and sanity which I absolutely appreciated because these are the kind of characters that I gravitate towards in my beloved novels!

Its addictive nature, engaging storytelling, and surprising revelations make the story filled with layers. Fans of psychological thrillers and popcorn thrillers will find this book to be a compelling and entertaining read. Vi Keeland's foray into the realm of mysteries is well-received, showcasing her versatility as a writer. Overall, the book's thrilling plot, intriguing characters, and the author's skill in crafting a captivating narrative is so beautifully done!

Many thanks to NetGalley and Atria Books for providing me with this addictive
ARC in exchange for my honest review.

Wow… I was not expecting to love this as much as I did.
After reading the synopsis, I thought the book would be about an obsessive, crazed woman who was completely unlikable; but fun to read about nonetheless. I’m glad to say I was wrong. Meredith is deeply damaged, consumed by grief and guilt, and lost in the ruins of her own life. She makes some (MANY) ethically terrible decisions; but the author does a great job at the “why” behind them. Meredith may be a mess, but she is a mess I was rooting for by the end of the book. And that ending… oh my god! 4.5 stars, I loved this.

Such a pretty cover! The story was twisty and intense. I thought some of it was a bit too much, but I understand what the author was trying to accomplish overall. Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC.

I've read all of Vi Keeland books so of course I wanted to read her new one into this genre.

Vi Keeland takes her readers on a wild ride with this vividly descriptive thriller. The Unraveling has lots of twists and turns which leave the reader guessing the outcome of the story until the very end.

I would highly recommend this book. Great job Ms. Keeland! I had a hard time putting it down.

I want to say "What did I just finish reading?" because of that ending.
Then I sit and think back. This was like a slow burn romance, but a suspense story. I mean a slow coming to realization of OMG did he really do that kind of story.
Meredith who has a total mental break down after loosing her husband, tries to get back to a normal healthy schedule. That is until she saw HIM! She had to know why he was acting the way he was.
That is when it all began! Gabriel knew what he was doing and how to pull Meredith's strings in the right direction at the right time.
Meredith fought with herself on how to handle Gabriel. Once that decision was made. Gabriel came and undone it all. He watched her, he saw what she was doing, who she was talking to. He knew right when to walk in, talk with her. Make her fall for him. Then BOOOM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! You get the full story of what happened. As you read, you want to read quickly because you can't believe what you're reading. Your mouth is open like "OMG" as you read more. Then once you're done. You sit back and ask "Did that really happen?" "What on earth did I just finishing reading?" last but not least "OMG did he just really do that?"
So yeah that is how I felt about this book. Granted it is Vi's first suspense book. Thriller for me would have me at the edge of my seat. This didn't happen with this book. Sorry to say that. I hope you all enjoy it though.

Vi Keeland did it again.. I couldn’t put this book down. I had to stay awake all night to finish it and it was so worth it. As a thriller book lover this one right here met my expectations from start to end. I loved the characters and the fast paced storytelling. I was engrossed from the very first chapter and the little twists here and there madr everything way more exciting. Overall it was such a great read. Can’t wait to read more thrillers by this author.

Woah this thriller was addicting to read! Meredith is a psychiatrist going through a tumultuous time herself when she connects with a new patient, Gabriel, who also brings complicated darkness to her life. This is my favourite type of thriller! Domestic drama between partners intertwined with murder. While a little predictable at times, I had a lot of fun with this quick read thriller! Turns out Vi Keeland isn’t only a fantastic romance writer but can write a killer, enthralling thriller as well! Will definitely be keeping my eye out for more of this genre from her.
Thank you Atria Books via Netgalley for the ARC in exchange for review!

#TheUnraveling #NetGalley.

Specially thanks to Netgalley and Atria books for giving me a copy.

To be fair this book is good as a first book for keeland in mystery section, I read her books in romance section and they are good.

The book is little slow and not twisty as I expected but you still can enjoy it.

Stalking
Triller
Mystery
Death of love ones
Dealing with loss Forbidden affair
No hea it’s not that kind of book

What the heck did I just read because The Unraveling is a shocker that I want more of it kept me hooked no lie less than 12 hours I couldn't stop reading I just needed to know and I was surprise after surprise that it keeps you guessing and questioning everything like did he started stalking Meredith that night or was it before but then how did they know it was gonna happen that night or they just planned the whole thing.
There so many twist to the story that you're like "what " no way I just love this book it's amazing and Gabriel is a mastermind I just did not see that coming. When I said you have to go read it go read it. It's that good.
Meredith is dealing with loss and guilt and she a psychiatrist and she has to see a therapist because her license was suspended. Then she start stalk a man because he was smiling. She is wondering why is smiling when he loss his family. But then she begins to feel eyes on her. Her apartment is broken in she start working and she see the name of the man she stalking a new patient. While treating him she begin to have an attraction to him. She know it's wrong but she doesn't care but then feels guilty and ashamed but also feel insecurity because he ghosted her and then a third character a new patient Rebecca who is stalking her ex and Meredith see herself in Rebecca and the similarity's and when she decide no end things with Gabriel but he pull you in so you won't let go of him.
Meredith find out what really happens the night of the accident but does she really find out the whole truth about Gabriel. Hoping this is not the end and it's become a series because no way it end like this because it amazing love it.