This was a really twisted book and I was here for every second of it! Such a fun read that you need to get your hands on!

It has been a long time since I’ve read a book that proves almost every one of my reader theories wrong. Cross My Heart is a fast paced book that will have you changing your guesses every chapter. Megan Collins crafts such an immersive, unreliable narrator that I kept forgetting that I wasn’t Rosie, that I could think otherwise. The mid point plot twist left me reeling, I felt almost like I was reading two completely different books in the best way: like everything I expected was flipped on its head. Which only made me want to read on faster; this was a single day read for me! Only some parts drew me out of the plot, the Taylor Swift discussion felt like a piece that didn’t fit the characters we knew, and I never thought I’d say this as a fan of hers. 4/5 stars, a very solid and recommendable thrilling read.

Found this blurb of TikTok and was hooked. This book was interesting and fun with twists and turns. Absolutely enjoyed the entire thing

I love how this seems to start out as an unusual romance but is actually a thriller. The main character took me on a wild goose chase a few times with who she thought was the murderer but it definitely helped to keep me on my toes! Also, LOVE the Taylor Swift references. Would definitely recommend picking this up!

This book centers on Rosie Lachlan, who suffers from cardiomyopathy and is receiving a heart transplant, the heart she gets belongs to a famous author (Morgan Thorne)'s wife, Daphne Thorne. In the beginning of the book, Rose is working in a bridal shop and reminiscing and waiting for her happily ever after. Rosie feels a strong pull to the man of whose heart she now has, and this is twisty sinister tale of what one woman will do for love and the sense of fate. Such a great page, a fast paced page turner! Can't wait to read more from Megan Collins!

Absolutely breathtaking and jaw dropping! Sooooo many WTF moments and I loved how cringeworthy Rosie is! I couldn’t help but to feel extremely protective of her and also wanted to shake her! This is definitely one of my favorite books of the year!

Cross My Heart wasn’t what I was expecting at all, and in the best way! I enjoyed this so much, Rosie will be a lasting character in my mind. Wonderful written and kept me guessing the entire time.

The book was so good the twists were amazing it kept me guessing on who did till the very end . ..............

3.5 stars rounded up
The unreliable narrator is not my favorite.

This is a quick paced read about Rosie, a heart transplant recipient connecting with her donors husband…and falling in love with him. So she thinks.

The twists in the book were unexpected and had me predicting wrong, almost every time!

I enjoyed this book. It was different from many of the psych thrillers I have read recently. It was a little slow in spots and took me much longer to read than it normally does.

I like the storyline with the donor heart but the whole my world isn’t complete with a man and the crazy woman in love was just too much. The author makes women out to be nothing if they don’t have a man and the whole stalking an ex just makes women look so pathetic.

I thought the author was turning things around at the end with the big speech about being whole with just yourself but alas, that was short lived.

I figured out the killer very early on but liked the way the author tied it all together. Not overly gripping but I would read something else from her as perhaps this is just a one off or maybe I’m just being too critical on this one.
3⭐️⭐️⭐️

Thank you to NetGalley, author Megan Collin’s and Atria books for the ARC and opportunity to review this book

We’ve got my favorite type of MC- the obsessive stalker 😆 The story is told from the POV of our FMC, Rosie as things devolve into chaos. Things got very chaotic as the story neared its conclusion. I couldn’t keep up with the twists and you definitely have to suspend belief. Overall a very quick and enjoyable read.

I absolutely loved the premise of this book. The main character has a heart transplant and then becomes a bit obsessed. There was quite a few twists and was a good book overall. I would recommend.

4.5/5

This book had me hooked from the start.
Rosie makes you question things and you want to keep knowing more.
Rosie isn’t the most reliable narrator. There’s emails to her heart donors husband that also add to the book and keep it moving. There’s so many twists and turns in this book. Some of them you see coming and the ones that you don’t are incredible.

Megan Collins does it again. Her books are an automatic buy for me.

Cross My Heart is full of the unknown with twists and turns that lead you in one direction and then takes you in another. You think from the start that you know where the story is heading, but you are thrown for a loop and everything you think you knew, was wrong. If you like twists and turns and mystery, this one is for you. 4 stars!

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the free copy of Cross My Heart by Megan Collins in exchange for my honest opinion.

Collins knocked this one out of the park! Cross My Heart delves deep into the shadows of obsession and mental illness, filling you with this dark sense of uneasiness and instability. Rosie's character was so well portrayed that I felt extreme compassion and fear for her. Other times, I felt like I was losing my mind right alongside of her. The story was very interesting and original. I thought I knew where it was going, but about halfway through, I had to stop and question everything that I read up to that point. I did NOT see that coming!! You will not know what to think or who you can trust. One of the best qualities in a thriller! Loved it! I'm a big fan of Collins' books and they just keep getting better and better in my opinion. This will be a fun read for thriller fans. I highly recommend that you add this to your TBR lists now! You don't want to miss out on this one.
 
Thank you to Atria Books for granting me early digital access via NetGalley in exchange for my honest review!

I’ve loved Megan Collin’s since her first novel and Cross My Heart did not disappoint. The twist came out of nowhere and kept me reading to see what really happened.

Thanks NetGalley and Atria Books for an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review. I always enjoy Megan Collins’ books, and this one is no exception. It’s a very fast-paced book, and I love the inclusion of some email and text exchanges. I was not expecting that ending. I thought I had things figured out, but I was wrong. I love that in a mystery and suspense book. At times, the book almost seemed a bit repetitive, but it was still a very fast-paced read. It’s definitely worth checking out when it’s released in January 2025.

Rosie is a little sad ... she was dumped in her wedding dress, needed a life saving heart transplant, her health is precarious and all she wants to find is 'The One'.

When she finds out that her heart came from local, famous author Morgan's dead wife a plan is hatched.

While reading this story I probably rolled my eyes a few times at the storyline. Obsessed girl who only wants to find love? Gets a little too obsessed? ... Not exactly the thriller I was expecting, but then the plot twists start rolling in and I think to myself, 'dang, Collins got me.'

My favorite thing about thrillers is being tricked. I love when I realize I was wrong the whole time. Yes, I said it, I LOVE BEING WRONG.

Although the way too long, pretty unrealistic emails were tiring in the beginning, it all made sense in the end.

This is a hard story to review as I don't want to reveal a THING. A good cast of characters that were easy to follow and manage.

I was really annoyed with the name "Morgan" for a man as I was confused what gender at first as the name can go both ways. And even with that personal annoyance, the author added a little blurb how the name Morgan can be for a man or woman, etc, etc. I felt creepily 'seen' in that moment... much like Rosie watching me... hmm..

Overall, a great little thriller. Not too long. Easy to read. Feel satisfied at the end. What else can you ask for?

Amazon Link - Cross My Heart By: Megan Collins

Stats: 320 pages - First published January 14, 2025

***Thank you to Atria Books and NetGalley for a  copy of the ARC in exchange for an honest review. Publishing January 14, 2025!

This was such an interesting plot for a thriller! Rosie receives a heart transplant and connects with the widower of her doner over email. This is part romance, part stalker storyline, and completely unhinged throughout. It is hard to know who is being forthright and who has sinister motives. There are also several twists that surprised and interested me sprinkled throughout. The ending was a bit wild and all over the place for me but overall I really enjoyed this book. It was a fast read and I was engaged right until the end! Thanks to Megan Collins, Atria Books, and NetGalley for an advanced copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.

I'm so obsessed with this book.
Can't stop recommending it in all my groups and to all my friends. Captured my heart from the start.