Oooh this is an interesting twisted psychological thriller with a few different POVs! This book keeps you guessing even though I had a strong feeling I knew who the killer was. This didn’t deter from the story. I did have a hard time putting it down.

I love books with twists and some in this book were great, but I struggled with a few of them since there are some plot holes that were not answered.

The characters in this book are very interesting. They are all pretty unlikable, but that didn’t make me dislike the story which is a bonus.

Thanks NetGalley and publisher for the ARC!

Full of demented characters and twisty turns, this thriller takes the unreliable narrator trope to another level. I really enjoyed the way the killer is right there in plain sight but still so well hidden the whole time.

Thank you to NetGalley for my copy. These opinions are my own.

I’m probably in the minority on this one, but I struggled to raise it to a three star. The premise is intriguing- a heart transplant patient reaches out on Donor Connect as a way of thanking the husband of the woman that gave the gift of life after her death. Like I said, great premise. The problem is that the character of Rosie is a bit of a clinger…. Compulsively so. I was not a fan of her character, and I found her annoying which is a problem given she is the main character. There are a few twists and turns, but I was mostly annoyed. Thanks to NetGalley for the read.

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Read if you like:
🫶 multiple story-telling formats
🫶 single POV
🫶 single timeline
🫶 stalker thrillers
🫶 long chapters

Started off really strong, suspenseful and exciting. I also enjoyed the popular culture references to Taylor Swift, Friends, and Gilmore Girls. I also really loved the excitement of the stalking in the beginning.

I'll always appreciate an unhinged female character and this book had SEVERAL 👀

There were so many story-telling formats and I loved this - Narrated story-telling, dms between the 2 main characters, comments on social media posts, emails from one of the main characters and his (female) best friend, texts between many different characters… this just adds so much to the story and makes it so much more fun to read! The author even wrote poems!!! She obviously put so much effort into making this a really enjoyable book and she nailed it.

Ok so I thought I had an idea where this book was going but those TWISTS AND TURNS!!!! What an enjoyable read!! The ending.. it’s not who I thought it was! Such a super fun journey of trying to figure out the killer.

As someone who works in organ donation the premise of this had me intrigued. Rosie received a heart transplant and has been connected anonymously via donorconnect with her heart donors husband. She becomes infatuated with Morgan. Maybe it is fate…. As I was reading, I thought ok I can see where this is going…..and then suddenly I was like well I definitely didn’t see any of those things coming.
You will love this if you like twisty plots with lots of mystery and deeply flawed main characters!
I received an ARC of this title, all opinions are my own.

This is my first book from Megan Collins and it will not be my last. I actually quite enjoyed this book and found it to be full of twists and turns. The ending was actually unpredictable which was nice but I did find that it was quite unbelievable. and far fetched, Aside from that, it was a fun read and had me guessing through the whole thing. I liked the shorter chapters and I thought the length of the book was appropriate.

A special thank you to NetGalley and Atria books for this advance copy of Cross My Heart by Megan Collins in exchange for this review. Cross My Heart came out about a week ago for purchase today!

I haven’t read any of Collins’ previous works, but I’ve heard of them as solid thrillers. What drew me into this one was such the unique premise - we have our main female protagonist who’s had a heart transplant, and she ends up finding herself in the middle of the murder of her donor’s husband. I loved the mixed media approaches with some of the emails shared during this one, and the main twist before part 2 was pretty solid - I didn’t see that one coming! I caught on and guessed one of the final reveals, but honestly Collins did a pretty nice job of layering these twists on top of each other to really keep the momentum going. I enjoyed it, and the cover is absolutely beautiful!

Thank you again to NetGalley and the publishers for this advance reader copy in exchange for this honest review.

What if you received a heart transplant? What if you fell for the husband of the donor whose heart is now beating in your body? Cross My Heart, by Megan Collins, is a psychological thriller about love, obsession, and murder.

My Thoughts On The Book:

The thought of someone falling in love with the husband of their donor is intriguing. When you or a loved one have a transplanted organ, there's always a mystery. You wonder about the original owner of the organ. I liked how the story line was centered around this idea.

My favorite genre is a psychological thriller, and I love when authors keep you guessing. I thought I had the mystery of the story figured out early on the in the book. But then it was like Collins said, "Now don't be silly, I'm a better writer than that!" Each time she threw in a new detail, I kept second-guessing myself. It made me want to keep reading in the end. I was correct from the beginning, but there were twists that kept me guessing.

I enjoyed the character of Rosie; she was a mixture of pathetic and lovable at the same time. She yearned for love so much that it always became an obsession with her. On the other hand, I wanted to slap her silly at times. That's what made her a fun character.

The power of good writing and a well-structured plot. It stands as a testament to the author's talent and dedication to their craft, providing readers with an enjoyable and thought-provoking experience. Whether you're a casual reader or a literature enthusiast, this book is sure to leave you with a sense of fulfillment and a desire to explore more of the author's works. So, for anyone looking to delve into a captivating story, I wholeheartedly recommend picking up this gem—it may just become one of your favorites, too.

My first book from Megan Collins and it won't be my last! The story is gripping and eery - perfect for a winter suspense read!

This plot is absolute madness. When the recipient of a heart transplant begins correspondence with the husband of the heart doner, she falls in love and creates a very odd situation.

This book hooked me from the beginning. I love that it starts with letters back and forth between Rosie and Morgan. This is such a strange relationship and as the reader we know pretty quickly that this is NOT GOOD. Rosie becomes obsessed with Morgan and tries to "run into" him out and about in town. Throw in that Morgan is a famous writer, whos books seem too close to reality, and you have a recipe for a good thriller!

I really enjoyed this one. It had enough twists and turns to keep me on my toes, but didn't feel too unrealistic.

4.5 Stars - rounding up
First off, let's take a moment to appreciate this stunning cover! The vibrant colors are breathtaking! Now, let's dive into the premise—it's not just captivating, it's irresistible! Rosie receives a heart transplant and becomes enthralled with the widower of her donor. Is this a sweet romantic tale or a creepy delusion? Read this twisty thriller and decide for yourself!!

I wish I had read this one with a group because it's the kind of book that sparks lively discussions. I'm sure you'll feel the same way after reading it.

I was especially hooked by the online platform that facilitates anonymous connections between organ donors and recipients, and the exchanges between Rosie and Morgan bring an amusing twist to the narrative. Their dynamic dives deep into Rosie's thoughts and emotions and keeps you devouring the pages! It's pure gold!

Rosie discovers that her donor's widower is a local author. She becomes convinced their fates are intertwined, destined to be together through the heart she received. Things get complicated when she begins to hear rumors about Morgan. He may not be the perfect man she idolizes. Then the twists come--oh, the twists! Brace yourself for the unexpected, they come at you so fast you'll be left dizzy!

I've read all the author's works, but this one is hands down the best. That ending? It's so chilling and spot-on!

Thanks to the author and Simon & Schuster for providing this gifted ARC through NG and EW. All opinions are my own.

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My first read by this author! Rosie is a frustrating FMC and that leads to you yell “OMG WHAT WERE YOU THINKING?!?” several times throughout this book. This book is divided into and part 1 and a part 2 which are fairly divided in their content. The synopsis largely details part 1.

Yes, Rosie has secrets, loves to a fault, without question, and rather naively, but how bad will it hurt her this time? When she gets caught up in something that will take away her new lease on life… what lengths will she go to in order to protect herself?

Overall a very engaging read with some twists/turns I didn’t see coming (which I never do).

*4.5 Stars On My Instagram Account*

"You have his wife’s heart...You can’t have her life, too.”

"I find that beauty and brutality often go hand in hand...I worry that everything beautiful, even love, eventually ends in bloodshed.”

You might think you know where this story is going but trust me, the highly engrossing Cross My Heart, by keenly deceptive psychological thriller author Megan Collins, takes so many turns that all the twists will leave you a bit dizzy; but also giddy with the thrill of it all.

Rosie's mental and physical health is declining after being dumped while dressed in her wedding gown. A year later she needs a heart transplant. When she connects with the husband of her heart donor through the anonymous DonorConnect portal she's convinced she's been emailing the famed author Morgan Thorne whose wife died in an accident.

Always a romantic, she starts imagining staging a meet cute for them, laughing about how they met online, and their immediate connection because her heart already belongs to him. The only problem is Rosie's not in a RomCom and she's not prepared to be in her own WTF psychological thriller. Did I mention the rumors that Morgan had something to do with his wife's death? Yeah you still don't know where this is going because it's off the rails!

Voice actress Gail Shalan embodies Rosie with all her insecurities, panic driven decisions and jumping to conclusions life. Voice actor Chris Andrew Ciulla plays Morgan precisely as ambiguous as he was written by this author.

I was a bit confused until the first flabbergasting twist. I just wasn't ready for what followed after it. I promise you will be highly entertained; cross my heart and hope to die!

I received a free copy of this book/audiobook from the publishers via #NetGalley for a fair & honest review. All opinions are my own.

Very big thanks to both NetGalley and Atria Books for the ARC copy of this addictive thriller!

This one is out now - and you should def pick it up!!!

I absolutely loved how twisty and manipulative this story was. We chose this for our book club read for January and it did not disappoint on anything. The deception, the crazy, the twist and the turnout - I mean come on!!!

I recommend the physical read for this one due to the nature of the plot as well.

I absolutely tore through The Family Plot so it was a no brainer for me to request an ARC of Cross My Heart, especially after reading the description. In today's society -- where everyone posts everything on social media -- I found the plot to be both inventive and also terrifyingly plausible. A modern day Single White Female meets Fatal Attraction. Once again Megan Collins delivered an exceptional domestic thriller, the perfect start to your 2025 reading list!

When Rosie begins to fall for the husband of her heart donor, the lines between love and obsession are quickly blurred. This thriller was so twisty and fun and definitely had plot twists I did not see coming! It was a unique plot-- I've never read anything else like it before. I'd definitely recommend!

Thank you NetGalley for the ARC. This thriller is a must read! A woman gets a heart transplant and then states messaging anonymously on an app with the donor's husband. What could possibly go wrong?

Oh my gosh this is one of my favorite thrillers from the last year or so. As someone who reads a lot of thrillers, I always love and appreciate when a mystery/thriller really shocks and surprises me. The storyline of this book was completely unique and compelling. I enjoyed the narrative structure with the email exchanges. This was also a fun take on the "unhinged woman" kind of trope. I could not put this book down and loved learning about the heart. transplant topic as well. Highly recommend.

This was a really fun popcorn thriller. I do think it was a little bit long to get the characters and story plotted but once it did get started it was a really good mystery. It was interesting to read about two people that have issues getting together and then watching the whole thing implode.
There were a lot of twists and turns in this story and each one drew you deeper and deeper into the story and made me feel more invested in the story. I highly recommend grabbing a bunch of snacks, getting in your comfiest clothes, a cozy blanket and sit down for a day of reading to uncover the killer in this addicting story!