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This is a perfect fit for readers who crave a romantic and suspenseful tale of second chances, small-town charm, and overcoming adversity, with a strong and determined heroine who will stop at nothing to protect herself and the ones she loves.
I’ll Call You Mine by Sharon L. Clark is a thrilling romantic suspense that masterfully blends heart-pounding tension with a deeply emotional love story. From the first page, Clark pulls readers into a gripping narrative filled with danger, romance, and resilience.
Katie Parker returns to her small hometown of Enderlin, Iowa, seeking safety from a stalker who has upended her life in San Francisco. Her move is supposed to be a fresh start, but trouble follows her, and the threats become more brazen. Enter Ben Collins, her charismatic coworker with a reputation as a ladies' man. Despite her hesitation, Katie finds herself drawn to Ben’s charm and steadfast support, even as their growing connection intensifies the danger she faces.
Clark does a fantastic job of building suspense while developing a romantic relationship that feels genuine and compelling. Katie is a strong, relatable protagonist, and her journey is both harrowing and hopeful. Ben, with his easy charm and hidden depth, is the perfect balance to Katie’s guarded nature, making their connection feel electric and authentic.
The stalker subplot is gripping, keeping readers on edge with unexpected twists and chilling moments. Even when you think you’ve figured out the stalker’s identity, Clark manages to keep the tension high until the very end.
For fans of romantic suspense, I’ll Call You Mine is an absolute page-turner. It’s a story of courage, love, and survival that will keep you hooked until the final chapter. A must-read for anyone who enjoys a romance with an edge of danger!
I wasn't sure of this one at first, but by the end I was hooked and wanting more. There's suspense, romance, and twists. I really enjoyed the characters. I definitely will read this author again.
RIVETING AND CREEPY!
Katie Parker, Iowa native, moved off to San Francisco for college and then to begin her marketing career. But she amassed more than she bargained for: an obsessive stalker. She flees the coast and heads back home in the hopes that she'll shake her stalker, but to no avail.
After starting a new job, she is partnered with charming Ben Collins - a renowned ladies man. As hard as she tries to avoid it, she ends up falling for him which only seems to aggravate and embolden her stalker who has become much more bold and dangerous.
The balance of romance and thriller was nicely done - not too mushy! I did work the identity of the stalker about 2/3 of the way in, but still enjoyed how everything played out. I had difficulty putting this one down!
Thanks to NetGalley, Melange Books | Satin Romance and Sharon L. Clark for the eARC.
I'll Call You Mine by Sharon L. Clark is a romantic suspense novel that will not only have you on the edge of your seat, it will have you rooting for Ben and Katie.
Katie Parker is returning to her hometown of Enderlin, Iowa after being away in San Francisco. While it may seem she is moving back due to her career stalling out, the true reason is someone is stalking her, threatening her life. Now, back in small-town Iowa, Katie is hoping a new job and new scenery will be the fresh start she needs. But, when the stalker makes himself known and she meets Ben, her sexy co-worker, Katie soon realizes that nothing is going to be easy until the man who is tormenting her is caught.
Clark expertly blends the suspense of the stalker and the budding romance between Katie and Ben. The characters are rich and well developed and leap off the page. You find yourself rooting for Katie and Ben while also fearing that Katie is not going to survive the book. Clark will have you at the edge of your seat several times throughout the book. Just when you have let your guard down and forgotten about the stalker, he will pop right back up. Clark's writing will have you wanting to keep reading to figure out what will happen next.
If you are a fan of suspense and romance, you shouldn't hesitate to pick up this book
this genre is new for me. the mystery plus thriller but then plus romance. ive always been more one or the other. so either trhiller or romance. granted they sometimes have cross paths to a degree but never so much as this one and the few ive also enjoyed.
its very much a romance with thriller,dangers and therefore more emotion and edge to it.
they often tackle darker issues too,or at least go deeper into them. which in a way is really good because so many people nowadays have face traumas or real heartbreak so why shouldn't we write their love stories. I dont know what it sounds like for me to say it manages to write a love story so beautifully when it is full of such high anxst and dark moments at times! But hopefully other readers will know what i mean.
this tackles those tough issues extremely well. its done with tact but not doesnt shy from it. so it doesnt seem cliche or like its being too soft around really horrible but important issues.
i enjoyed this book immensely and its another tick for getting me into this more crossed over genre of books. i shall be looking for more from now on. and definitely checking out more from this author.
"I Will Call You Mine" by Sharon L. Clark is a romantic thriller that will keep you on the edge of your seat. The story follows Katie Parker, a strong and independent woman who has been through a traumatic experience in her past. She's now focused on rebuilding her life and finding love again ¹.
The book is a beautifully crafted tale of love, loss, and redemption. Clark's writing is engaging, and her characters are well-developed and relatable. The romance is sweet and tender, and the suspense is palpable, keeping you guessing until the very end.
What I loved most about this book is its ability to tackle tough topics like abuse and trauma with sensitivity and care. Clark's portrayal of Katie's journey is raw and honest, making it easy to connect with her on a deeper level.
Overall, "I Will Call You Mine" is a must-read for fans of romantic thrillers. It's a story that will captivate you, make you feel all the emotions, and leave you wanting more.
Recommendation: If you enjoy romantic thrillers with strong female leads, then this book is definitely for you.
Also I would like to thank the author and publisher for giving me a "arc" for reading for reviewing the book.
This book was a shorter novel (250 pages) which made it a much easier mystery read for me. I struggle straying from my comfort zone, but this one had a good combination of romance and thrill.
The mystery actually had me stumped. It wasn't a blaringly obvious plot twist, waiting to happen, it actually had me shocked when it did hit.
Keeping in mind the length of the book, the author did well in setting up enough character development, timeline, history and the events of the twist.
Really well done.
I can't remember the last time I skipped through so many parts as I did with this book. It felt like it was all over the place. I didn't like any of the characters which is weird as Katie is quite a strong, resilient girl - but somehow I just didn't click. Ben was also not better and I just. couldn't. with their banter.
It was all over the top, especially the Elizabeth storyline? Nah thank you.