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I enjoyed most of this novel, it's the first I've read by this author. I liked the story line and the characters were ok, I felt they could have more depth, I did find it a little draggy at times. I think there were too many characters to follow or too many involved in what was happening. I was bored at times and struggled to keep reading, although it is an easy read. The beginning of the book had me hooked, then it started to peter off a bit
I would still read more by this author

Really enjoyed it and would give it 3.5 stars. I was hooked from the start and couldn't wait to find out who was behind the murders and the dumping of the bodies .Nothing good was going to come from the art retreat at Lakeside House. The place was full of secrets. Would you really want to stay somewhere after the former owners disappeared after a murder/suicide pact and were never found? Xander and Tara kept receiving threatening notes to leave Lakeside. The place is destined for something bad to happen. Polly's only reason for being in the Lake District is to find out information about her biological mother who just happens to be connected to the Lakeside House. Plus she happens to have a crazy stalker. Strange things start happening to Polly. I immediately suspected the motley crew of guests at the art retreat. They all seemed to be hiding something. It had to be someone at the retreat. Either a guest, the owners or someone who worked there. Everyone was highly suspicious. As soon as Polly sent the picture to Nicky, I knew that the stalker would be one of them. Just who would it be? The whole roommate situation with Nicky threw me for a loop. I had a different picture of Nicky in my head. I made the wrong assumptions about Nicky. There were so many twists and turns. I kept changing my mind about who was behind everything. When the truth was finally revealed about the stalker, he/she was definitely missing a few (a ton) of marbles. Who puts that much effort into trying to kill someone? A psychopath!!! The biggest surprise was what happened to Elijah.

Definitely recommend the book. It was a great mystery/thriller that kept me guessing until the end. Enjoyed the story, characters and writing style. Lakeside House seemed to be a lovely place to stay and do art until you become isolated due to torrential rain and there's a killer on the premises. Look forward to reading more books by the author.

I received a complimentary copy of this book from Boldwood Books through NetGalley. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

This book starts off with a bang with two bodies being dumped. As the plot develops, we discover who these people are and what happened to them. The writing style was very descriptive, and I enjoyed feeling like I was in the setting with the characters. There was a sense of foreboding throughout, and it made this a suspenseful ride. Dual timelines and multiple POVs lend to make a complex story. The ending was very unexpected! This was an enjoyable read.

Thank you NetGalley and Boldwood Books for the ARC in exchange for my honest review.

A fast paced thriller told from multiple points of view.
This i a perfect book to settle down with on an autumn night, full of intrigue and suspense it kept me well gripped

We love a fast-paced thriller with multiple POVs.
The characters were believable and unnerving in their own ways and I was kept on the hook trying to decipher what was going to happen next.

This was an atmospheric psychology thriller that has some twists and a sense of dread throughout. It's set at a house on a lake in England. The house has a dark history. Six individuals are staying there for an art retreat. Each character has secrets, and reasons for attending the retreat. Polly is trying to escape a stalker and find some relaxation. She is also searching for her birth family. While there, strange things start happening and Polly starts to feel like she cannot trust anyone there and that possibly her stalker has followed her. This one started out strong but the middle felt on the slow side. It did amp up towards the end though. A decent read.


Thank you to the publisher and netgalley for the gifted copy in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own.

This was a gripping psychological thriller that drew me in right away. Polly heads to a remote art retreat, trying to escape her stalker and learn more about her family, but things quickly take a dark and unsettling turn. With mysterious disappearances, sabotage, and increasing danger, Polly begins to wonder if her past is catching up with her or if something even more sinister is going on.

The creepy setting of Lakeside House adds to the tension, and Amanda really knows how to keep the suspense building with every twist. The story jumps between past and present, with different POVs, making it hard to know who to trust. Polly is a strong MC, and her determination to uncover the truth kept me hooked. There are a lot of characters to keep track of at first, but the story picks up quickly and I found myself flying through the pages.

The book deals with some tough subjects like domestic abuse, racism, suicide, and child abuse, so it’s important to be aware of those themes. Overall, it's a fast-paced read with plenty of surprises that kept me guessing until the very end.

Thank you so much Amanda, Boldwood Books and Netgalley for this arc copy🫶

This is a definite must read for any thriller lovers!
It started as a bit of a slow burn but the further I got into the story the more hooked I got. It is told from multiple POVs and different timelines which is a format I always love as it really keeps the suspense of the story going.
Overall it was a great read where no one could be trusted and kept me guessing right to the end.

I would rate this book 2.5 out of 5 stars.

Unfortunately, I did not really enjoy this book. I just found that, as the story went on and each reveal was unfolding, the story got increasingly more ridiculous and implausible. Basically every single character has ulterior motives and is somehow connected to the mystery and, while I understand that can be a common theme in mysteries, it felt really over the top in this one.

So, while I can't personally recommend this one, it does seem that most people enjoyed it a lot more than me, it could still be worth checking out if you're interested.

Be careful what you wish for is what I was saying to myself when Polly Ashton went to Lakeside House to find out more about her biological family. Armed with a picture of her birth mother in front of the house, Polly goes to an artist’s retreat hoping to get information. The story takes off pretty quickly with dual past and present stories. I really liked Polly. She was a pretty strong character. There were a lot of characters, so I had a hard time remembering everybody at first, but that bit of confusion ended quickly. The twists and turns that this book took had me turning the pages. While I guessed a little tiny bit of the answer, the author kept me guessing through most of the story. Overall, I really enjoyed Now You are Mine and will definitely read more by this author. Thank you to Netgalley and Boldwood Books for the ARC. All opinions expressed are my own.

This tense thriller was an enjoyable read. I've not read this author before but I found the story and how the writing built up the tension and suspense was just the sort I like to read in a thriller.

You can guarantee a thrilling five stars for an Amanda Brittany book and that's before you've even opened the cover!

Now You Are Mine has a moderately paced dark plot that accelerates a little more with every chapter until we reach the penultimate pages and climatic ending!

The book comes with a large eclectic cast of characters, all of whom went under my suspicions at one point or another.

The Lake District was the perfect setting with its vast open spaces and the lakes. Throw in a lavish old house in the shape of Lakeside House and there you have it, perfect!

A well plotted, engrossing read that I thoroughly enjoyed.

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Review for 'Now You Are Mine' by Amanda Brittany

'Now You Are Mine' discusses some topics that may upset some readers or may not be suitable for others. I like to point this out ahead of time in my reviews so you can judge if this book is for you or not. In this book Amanda discusses/includes domestic abuse, some racism, suicide and child abuse.

OMG Amanda, Where On Earth have you been hiding all of my life?!?! How have I never read any of your books so far when you are this blooming amazing?!! Well, I am just so glad I have resolved that problem, and that now while I am waiting for your next book, which is guaranteed to be amazing even if it is just a quarter as good as this book, I can read your previous books while I am waiting!

OMG!!! SHUT THE FRONT DOOR!!! WHAT HAVE I JUST READ!?!?!? Amanda Brittany you are a writing legend!!!

Wow!!! Well fair play the first thing I must say is congratulations to Amanda Brittany on an absolutely HUGE success!! Absolutely blooming fantastic!! I never did work out what was happening and that is quite a feat considering it is quite hard to shock me now that I have read so many suspense and thrillers yet I never did see any of those mind blowing twists coming!! Anyway on with my review....

This book is fantastically written with vivid descriptions that absolutely grip the readers attention and puts them right in the middle of it all feeling the hair raise on your arms and feeling the sweat run down your back. The cover is absolutely stunning and if that doesn't make you want to get absorbed into this page turner the synopsis definitely will!!!

An absolutely fantastic page turner by this brilliant new author to me and I am so glad I have discovered her so I can get stuck into her previous books!! This book has got to be one of the most heart racing books I've read in a long time!!! It had me hook, line and sinker from the first page and I could not put it down!!! Every time I said one more chapter it ended on a cliff-hanger and I just had to know what was going on!!! If you are going to read this then clear your day because it is truly unputdownable. I started this yesterday afternoon and finished it at approx. 2am, I read it in one sitting and although I'm knackered today it was 1000000% worth it!!! In this gripping page turner Amanda picks the reader up and delivers them to a stunning Lakeside House in the Lake District. We meet Polly Ashton who has signed up for an art retreat in this house in order to relax and unwind from the stress she has been going through after she and her friend Nicky were victims of a stalker. Polly's mother also used to live in the home and Polly wants to discover more about her. Polly meets the 5 other attendees of the art retreat along with the owners Xander and Tara. When strange things start happening in the house and one of the guests goes missing Polly worries that her stalker has tracked her down. Is Polly right or is someone else hiding things from the other retreat attendees? Along with Polly we also follow the stories of Tara, Esme and Stephen so with a book filled with drama, mystery, twists, stunning settings, suspense, secrets, danger, tension and absolutely anything and everything that you can ever ask for in a psychological thriller and more then what are you waiting for? With an explosive ending that I was not expecting it makes a nice change as after reading hundreds of crime and psychological thrillers it is getting harder and harder to surprise me s a MASSIVE well done Amanda!!! Grab your copy of this absolutely epic page turner today!! I can promise that you will NOT regret it!! Amanda does an absolutely brilliant job of weaving not only multiple timelines perfectly together but also multiple protagonists ensuring she weaves the chapters, protagonists and history together perfectly to drip feed the reader exactly what she wants the to know and in her own time!!! A true page turner, this book is absolutely compelling with an addictive storyline that kept me guessing throughout. I was continuously questioning who was doing what!! I absolutely loved the gorgeous surroundings of the Lake District and the Lakeside House. Amanda's evocative writing talents ensures the reader is whisked away on holiday where they can feel the fresh air of the Lake District and is left with their heart pounding! I just could not put my kindle down and I was absolutely gutted when I came to the end of the book! It genuinely felt like I had escaped rainy Wales for a few hours and was soaking up the sun and sea air in the beautiful Lake District, even with everything going on it was still a stunning area. The storyline was filled with suspense, drama, secrets, explosive twists and everything you could ask for in a page turner. Filled with suspense, explosive bombshells and tension this book is one must read psychological thriller!! Congratulations Amanda on an absolutely brilliant and unique storyline that I just could not put down!! I cannot wait to get stuck in to your previous and future books!!

Clear your schedules and get ready to be whisked off to the Lake District for an intriguing, page turning psychological thriller by an extremely talented author!!!

It is set over multiple time lines. When books show what has happened in the past and what is happening in the present I find it really helps the reader (if it is well done) understand why things are happening and what has lead to the present activities and decisions. It also shows the bigger picture.

The characters were very realistic and well rounded and again their personalities reflected the storyline and how they would act, etc perfectly. The descriptions gave a really good in depth view of how Polly, Tara, Esme and the rest of the characters were feeling and what they were thinking. The characters were complex and each seemed to be hiding their own secrets which leaves you questioning who is telling the truth and who can be trusted, if any of them. My heart completely went out to Polly and Esme who were such likeable characters with a sad and tragic past/life. In regards to some of the other characters one moment I was all for one character and the next Amanda managed to completely flip things on their head leaving me with no idea of what I was thinking!!! I will leave you to read this amazing book and work it out yourself. I will say that by the end of the book my opinions on certain characters changed from the beginning then the middle and then again at the end!!! Each of the characters were well developed, unique and thanks to Amanda's fantastic evocative writing skills they all came to life before my eyes. I was absolutely shocked when some of the characters true personalities came to light and it took me a while to believe it even though I was "seeing" it happening myself. That is all I will say as I don't want to run the risk of dropping any hints or spoilers. However, whether you love or hate these characters, they all have their own strong unique personalities and they all bring the story to life playing their roles perfectly.

An absolutely HUGE SUCCESS by this extremely talented author. This is EXACTLY why I would like to welcome you to my favourite authors club Amanda and here is to your next success 🥂!!

Overall a page turning addictive psychological thriller that will have your heart racing and will blow your mind with the explosive twists.

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Polly Ashton has signed up for an art retreat at the beautiful Lakeside House in the Lake District, it's a chance to unwind from the stress of the last few months after she and her friend Nicky were both the victims of a stalker, but that's not her only reason for being here, she is certain that her biological mother used to live here and she wants to find out more about her. On her arrival she meets up with the other five attendees and the new owners, Xander and Tara and it would appear that Polly is not the only one harbouring a secret. Strange things start to happen and then one of the guests goes missing, could it be linked to someone on the retreat or, as Polly suspects, has her stalker tracked her down?

Now You Are Mine is the latest thriller by this author, told across a dual timeline; in the present day by Polly and Tara and then twenty six years earlier by Esme Frampton, the previous owner of Lakeside House who was believed, alongside her husband Stephen, to have committed suicide, although the bodies were never discovered. This is a dark and disturbing read with a great plot and lots of twists and turns which kept me gripped throughout, Brittany certainly knows how to draw her readers in with a fast paced, creative tale that kept me second guessing and on the edge of my seat from the first page. This is only the second book I've read by this author, although I do have a few of her others on my kindle and I'm looking forward to bumping those up my list.

I'd like to thank Boldwood Books and Netgalley for the approval, I will post my review on Amazon and Goodreads.

A woman named Polly attends an art retreat in the Lake District to escape a stalker and learn more about her family. However, things take a sinister turn as the retreat becomes plagued by threats, sabotage, and mysterious disappearances. Polly and the other guests must unravel the secrets and figure out who is out for revenge before it's too late.

This book initially had a slow start, requiring me to revisit and re-read several chapters. However, once I pushed through the sluggish beginning, the story began to captivate me. The narrative featured multiple points of view, alternating between Polly, Esme, and Tara, shifting seamlessly between the present and the past. It demanded my full attention to avoid getting lost in the intricate storytelling.

I found myself drawn to the main character and the plot, which included unexpected twists that kept me engaged. This book defied my expectations, ultimately leaving me satisfied with the experience. I highly recommend giving this page-turner a chance, as the dynamic and intriguing female characters will keep you guessing until the very end.

Thank you, Boldwood Books for digital ARC copy. I am leaving this review voluntarily.

Now You Are Mine is a gripping psychological thriller that keeps you on edge from start to finish. Amanda Brittany masterfully weaves tension into every scene as Polly embarks on an art retreat in the remote Lake District, hoping to escape her past and learn more about her family. The eerie setting of Lakeside House, paired with the dark history of its previous owners, adds an unsettling atmosphere. With sabotage, secrets, and sinister events unfolding, Polly begins to wonder if her stalker has returned or if something even more sinister is at play.

The cast of characters—each harboring their own secrets—keeps the suspense high as trust erodes and fear takes over. Brittany's ability to mislead and surprise makes for a page-turning read, as each twist leaves you questioning who is friend or foe. The novel's chilling pace and dark revelations make Now You Are Mine a must-read for fans of psychological thrillers like Lucy Foley and C.L. Taylor.

Looking to escape a recent stalker, Polly has enrolled in an artist retreat owned by the young couple Tara and Xander.

As others join Polly, readers learn the other participants are also escaping something and hold secrets of their own.

The story is told from the prospective of three woman across two timelines. Polly and Tara’s perspectives are told in present day while Esme’s is told from 25+ years ago.

In this locked room thriller readers are taken through a journey as everyone’s dark past collides with the present as events are brought to life.

I rated this 3.5 stars, rounding up to 4 stars. There were times I had to go back and reread sections to remind myself which character was which and how their past was impacting the present. There seemed to be a lot happening and toggling between the current and past timelines while keeping each character’s stories straight was often challenging as I found myself being easily distracted.

I’ve read other books by the author and have absolutely loved them! I will continue to excitedly check her books out as they are released! If you enjoy thrillers from Amanda Brittany and enjoy locked room mysteries, I would recommend checking this out for yourself!

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Thanks to #NetGalley and #BoldwoodBooks for the book #NowYouAreMine by #AmansaBrittany. I could not out this book down, I had to know who was behind everything. Polly goes to an art retreat to find out information about her mother, who died in childbirth, who was from that place. Things get sabotaged and threats are everywhere. Is anyone at the retreat not hiding a secret?

Interesting thriller with twisted crimes. Twists and long buried secrets along with murders. Fast-paced chapters with multiple points of view added the suspense. The plot is good and the climax satisfying. At last, Polly finds all the answers she was searching about her biological family. It is an easy-to-read mystery. Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for the eARC.

I loved this book from the very first page and found it so hard to put down once I started. Full of twists and turns to keep you hooked.