Couldn’t put this book down!!
It was so good. Multiple perspectives helped keep the book moving. So many different things were happening. The twist at the end was so good!!!!

Stephanie goes on a business and meets Jasmine on the plane. Jasmine is escaping an abusive relationship. You never know who you’ll meet on planes and what they’ll do next.

Read it!!! You won’t be disappointed.

The Business Trip was told in such a unique way. First we learned a bit about Stephanie and Jasmine. Stephanie is going on another business trip while Jasmine is fleeing an abusive relationship. Then the author pulled the rug out from under me. Stephanie does not return from her trip and says she has gone with a man she met, Trent, at the conference, to his home in Atlanta. This is when the author changes perspectives to Stephanie’s friends and coworkers. Then Bam Trent takes centerstage, then Jasmine and chapters from some other characters.
I am not going to say more. You must read this debut to find out what kind of Cray Cray people are telling the story. I could not figure out what was going on for the longest time. 4.5 stars.

Wow! What a ride! I couldn’t put this book down and flew through it in 2 days. The Business Trip by Jessie Garcia was very fast paced. Jasmine and Stephanie are from different worlds, are on the same flight, and are missing. Short chapters were mixed with longer ones in this page turner. I really liked the structure of this book. It is told in four parts from different characters perspectives which added to the appeal. This is one enjoyed best when you go in knowing very little about the plot. Trust me on this. If you like thrillers, block out a few days and read The Business Trip. You won’t be disappointed. Thank you to Net Galley for an advanced copy of this book.

Wow! What a debut novel! I loved it! I wouldn’t even read the blurb about this book! You don’t want to take any bit of excitement from reading! I especially liked the first half where I was completely in the dark! Then, the last half answered all those questions with a great twist! This book is now one of my favorites! I can’t wait to see what this author comes up with next! Thanks to NetGalley for this ARC!

Three words can define this book: jaw-dropping, heart-throbbing, riveting! I loved the execution of the "expect the unexpected" theme! The mystery keeps you guessing as the building pressure keeps you on your toes. I honestly kept cursing one of the characters and crossed my fingers so tightly, hoping that person gets what they deserve! That urge forced me to turn the pages faster with my heart in my mouth.

The story revolves around two women who met on a plane and disappeared from the face of the world, possibly both murdered by the same man. The storyline reminds you of “Strangers on a Train” where it takes place on a plane and meets “Morning Show,” but trust me, there’s more to come!

Jasmine comes from poverty and a neglected family, running away from trailer park life and an abusive boyfriend to start a new life. Stephanie is a news director, recently divorced, estranged from her son, a workaholic, a cat woman, and best friends with her neighbor Robert, who shares her passion for musicals. She is sent to a conference in San Diego. The only commonality between them is being seatmates on the plane and vanishing into thin air.

When Robert gets texts from Stephanie saying she will extend her trip one week more to spend more time with a mysterious man called Trent McCarthy she met during the conference, and she keeps texting her news team that she has to take a leave, which is unlike her, it triggers red flags. Interestingly, Jasmine’s high school friend Anna also gets texts from her saying she has met a guy called Trent McCarthy and she will stay at his house.

Then Robert gets an alarming text from Stephanie which raises more suspicions and results in the police breaking into Trent McCarthy’s house and arresting him for the murders of the two women.

How did two women who never met before becoming seatmates on the same flight end up in this situation? Did they become victims of a predator? Or is there something extra fishy about this incident? I guess you have to read to find out! Trust nobody but your instincts.

Overall: I loved the pacing. The last twist was a little far-fetched, but it was still jaw-dropping. The building pressure and climax nearly gave me a heart attack. I only didn’t like the final line the character said, but the conclusion was still satisfying. If you want to read something juicy enough to bite your entire nails and make you keep jumping up and down in your seat as if you’re joining a hot seat contest, this is the best heart-throbbing page-turner you shouldn’t miss!

Many thanks to NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press for sharing this riveting thriller’s digital reviewer copy with me in exchange for my honest thoughts.

Wow this was a rollercoaster that you just don't want to get off of. It was a page turner for me! Just when you think you figured it out another twist comes.

Wow, was this a fun book! I was totally wrong for the ride. I loved the chapters from the characters different POVs. I was on the edge of my seat trying to figure out what was going on. Just when I thought I figured something out, another twist got thrown at me! I would love to read more of Jessie Garcia’s books. Really enjoyed this one.

I was pleasantly surprised when St. Martins sent me this advanced text. I had never heard of Jessie Garcia, but the cover and description made me curious. For me, it started off slowly but quickly built into a suspenseful read...one I didn't want to put down. The past two evenings, I read longer than I intended because I couldn't wait to see where it would go. There were so many twists and turns that I didn't see coming. I did find a few of the peripheral characters unnecessary, and it took me a minute to figure out who they were, but I am sure they were there for a reason to contribute to the story. Overall, this was a great read and one I would definitely recommend to other suspense readers. I can't wait to read Ms. Garcia's next books. #TheBusinessTrip #JessieGarcia

The Business Trip is a debut by Jessie Garcia. Stephanie is going on a business trip and Jasmine is fleeing an abusive relationship. They don’t know each other, but they end up on the same plane and their lives intertwine, changing them forever. Soon after, they both go missing. This book had a lot of characters at one point which became confusing, but by the third act everything was laid out and easier to digest.

This was a page-turner! The first 60% is well-written and cleverly plotted. The complex premise was initially carried out very well…pulling the reader in and keeping them guessing. The climax/end felt weak, rushed, overly explained (the “villain” lists each plot point, rehashing how they got from A to Z), somewhat predictable and a bit cheesy. Despite the flaws with the latter portion of the book, I couldn’t put it down.

Thank you SMP for sending me the ARC copy of this!
I had several issues with how many POV's this book had. It started off so strong! But I got so confused with all the different characters, I felt like Jessie could have cut out some of the POV's!
I usually love thrillers but this one sadly didn't sit well with me!
The plot was also confusing, and the epilogue seemed unnecessary.

The book starts out with Jasmine lamenting her lot in life. She has decided to run away and leave her abusive boyfriend behind. We also meet Stephanie who is in a rut in her own life and wondering about making some changes herself possibly. They meet on the airplane and things soon spiral off from there. There are multiple POV's in this book which made it interesting. You get to see what is gong on in Jasmine's head, along with what Stephanie is thinking. There were twists and turns and I wil not spoil those. I will say that the book was entertaining and I finished it quickly. I didn't care for Jasmine but still found myself engrossed in the story enough to keep reading. The conclusion was interesting.

What a creepy roller coaster ride. I felt like I was in the minds of the characters. The characters were written and realistic. I loved the premise for the story. Sitting by a stranger won’t be the same anymore.

Debut author Jessie Garcia has an interesting concept but it seems every possible plot twist has been added to make this a cumbersome mystery novel.

Jasmine Littleon is escaping a controlling relationship. Stephanie Monroe is on her way to a conference in San Diego, CA. They are on the same flight to Denver Co. Both have contact with TV station boss Trent McCarthy. Each chapter refers to the time based on the initial flight - day of, day after, etc.

The plot twists are sometimes misleading, sometimes so hard to believe yet always interesting. The ending really threw me for a loop. I hope her next tale has better editing.

When Stephanie is sent on a work trip to San Diego she engages in conversation with another woman sitting in her row. This is a common occurrence that happens every day but today is different and the woman might not be an ordinary woman. What happens next is hard to believe and will change everything for Stephanie.

Sorry for the poor synopsis as I really didn’t want to spoil anything, I have very mixed feelings on the book. It started off on the slower side but I could tell it would be a slow burn and assumed it would get better. About halfway through the story really picked up and I enjoyed how the story unfolded and provided an explanation for what happened at the start. Unfortunately, the ending was pretty disappointing. I found the author rushed it and it was a bit far fetched. This book had a ton of potential and to be a five star read but it turned into a bit of a let down. As I always say to each their own so give this one a chance and you may really enjoy it but for me it was just average.

This was a great book that had me hooked from the beginning. It was a fast read and I couldn’t put it down. I thought the writing was fantastic and loved all the twists and turns even if some were a little unbelievable. I would definitely like to read more books from this author. Thank you St. Martin’s Press for allowing me to read this ARC from Netgalley. I truly enjoyed this book.

I had an ARC of this debut novel from Jessie Garcia. It was a 48 hours copy & I just finished a book so I thought let me start this one. Initially I didn’t like Jasmine’s boyfriend. The descriptions of him and his treatment of her and others, created a despicable person and I almost stopped, but the jacket info about two ladies who went missing on a flight was too intriguing. I’m glad I didn't stop. I actually read into the wee hours of the morning, since you know summertime. Very creative plot for a debut novel. I loved the way it was written from various character points of view, which helped to keep everyone straight. Crazy ending that I totally did not expect. I can not wait to read more from this author.

This novel started out with such promise. I was instantly a fan of the characters and the writing. The storyline was well plotted at first and I anticipated an unexpected plot twist. Then, the book went off the rails. Disturbing revelations and murderous events soon took over the novel. Without revealing too many details, I lost interest as the mystery lost credibility. The ending was unsatisfying and without a resolution I could accept. I think it needs rewriting and editing. Sorry, but this was a disappointment.

Two women end up on the same flight together: one is fleeing a abusive relationship; the other is going to a business conference. Friends start to worry when they receive odd text messages from both women involving a guy named Trent. What really happened? This was a incredible debut novel and I am so thankful I got a chance to read it! This was a absolute twist filled ride, and just when I thought I had it figured out, I definitely did not. I loved the fast pace, the short chapters (for the most part) and the story in general. Thank you to the publisher and netgalley for a copy of this ARC in exchange for a honest review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Thank you to SMP for the eARC. I should have known when I saw a one word blurb from Frieda McFadden. Unfortunately, this was hard to stomach. The writing was on par (or below) wattpad standards. I did not enjoy this and would not recommend it. I tried to stick with it thinking some of the writing was a character choice - but all POVs were poorly written and painful to read.