Wow!! It’s only February, but I’m certain this one will be a contender for my favorite of the year. “Never Come Back” kicks off with a normal business trip and rapidly morphs into an action-packed story with incredibly high stakes. Alternating between the perspectives of a husband and wife who each have their own secrets, this story goes places you’ll never see coming! This book will hit hard with fans of Minka Kent & Jeneva Rose!

I’m was already a fan of this author and “Sweet Water” is one of my go-to recommendations so I had very high expectations going into this one and the story had no trouble living up them. 10/10, an absolute must add to your #tbr

My thanks to Bookouture and NetGalley for giving me the opportunity to read ‘Never Come Back’ written by Cara Reinard in exchange for my honest and unbiased review.

Wyatt’s employer sends him to Mexico City on business and books him into a hotel. When he arrives he has a drink in the bar with an attractive woman calling herself Esme who offers to show him the sights from her hotel room, then he loses consciousness until he awakes in an ice-filled bath in severe pain with a cut to his stomach. He tells his pregnant wife Rowan he was mugged so how can he explain to her what really happened? Then his four-year-old son Landon disappears while on a trip to the Independence Visitor Centre with Rowan.

‘Never Come Back’ is a fast-paced thriller of secrets, lies and criminality. The story is chilling and a bit far-fetched at times but the excitement, suspense and twists and turns more than make up for it. I didn’t like the characters of Wyatt who was subservient to Rowan who controlled everything he said and did, and their son Landon who was so badly behaved I wanted to reprimand him. The plot got so chilling that I couldn’t stop reading until I’d reached the end.

This was such a thrilling read, right away I was immersed in all the lies and deceit underneath the surface, fast paced and intense all the way through.

Never Come Back is the third book of Cara's I've read and I think they get better with each book. I think I shared the story that last year I went to New York to attend Thrillerfest and on the plane I was reading Caras book The Wife At The Window. I was telling my bestie about it and she informed me that Cara was actually at the event! Sadly our paths never crossed but my bestie got a note for me from Cara and I was thrilled when it arrived. I really enjoy the drama and suspense in all of Cara's books but this book took it up a notch. The drama was elevated, the suspense off the chart at times, and the subject matter was different. I definitely recommend this book and all of Cara's books as well.
When Rowan gets a call from her husbands work that there has been an accident and Wyatt is unable to contact her she is out of her mind with worry. Wyatt is out of the country and she is pregnant and home with her young son so she can't go to him. Days go by with no contact and then he shows up looking terrible and carrying the weight of the world on his shoulders. Wyatt can't tell Rowan what he's been through because then he'd have to tell her about the woman at the bar. He will need to hide his scars both emotionally and physically because they have bigger problems, someone has taking their little boy. Police are doing everything they can to locate him but the less they find the ore they realize this investigation is bigger than they thought. Rowan and Wyatt are in a dark place because the lies Wyatt has told are now seeping into his son's disappearance. If there is every a chance for forgiveness and for them to be a family again Wyatt will need to do everything he can to find out who took his son and get him back safely. Oh but Wyatt isn't the only one keeping secrets.....

Thank you so much to @bookoture and @netgalley for the copy of this eARC!

Rowan and Wyatt seem like the perfect couple, but when Wyatt goes MIA during a business trip, Rowan's world begins to unravel. As Wyatt returns with an explanation for his disappearance, the truth slowly starts to surface, and their lives are shattered. The lies Wyatt has told are now connected to the disappearance of their son, and the surprises keep piling up. But Wyatt isn’t the only one with secrets…

This book was absolutely unputdownable, with twists and turns at every corner. The plot is packed with secrets, lies, and unexpected surprises that kept me on the edge of my seat. Told from both Wyatt and Rowan’s perspectives, I never saw the direction the story took coming, and the ending completely caught me off guard.

I really admired Rowan—she’s a fierce, determined mother who will stop at nothing to find her son, even learning about the dark web to track down the person responsible. I won’t spoil any more, but trust me, this story is filled with unique, captivating moments that will stick with you long after the final page.

This isn’t my first book by Cara Reinard, and I’m a huge fan of her work. Her writing continues to impress, and this crime thriller was everything I hoped for. I can’t wait for her next book!

Well you have to go into this with your eyes wide open because it’s based on the old story of a man, Wyatt, waking up in Mexico and missing a kidney and having no recollection of how he got there.
His wife, Rowan, is missing him, but when she finally hears from him and he tells her he was mugged and his phone was stolen but he was headed back home to his family finally and she isn’t sure about his story because he’s acted strangely and his story doesn’t explain the scar he has.
Not long after he comes back, their son Landon, gets kidnapped right out from under Rowan’s nose. Rowan has to figure out what her husband is really hiding in order to get her son back.
The plot was fast paced and entertaining and there are few twists to keep you on your toes.
What lengths will you go to to protect your family?
Thanks to Bookouture and NetGalley for this eArc in exchange for my review.

Cara Reinard’s Never Come Back offers a wild ride of suspense, secrets, and twists that kept me turning the pages, even when the story ventured into the implausible.

This thriller centres on Rowan, whose husband Wyatt vanishes during a business trip to Mexico, leaving her angry, scared, and ultimately questioning everything when he finally returns. Wyatt comes home a changed man, hiding a mysterious scar and acting distant. The situation escalates when their young son Landon is abducted, plunging Rowan into a nightmare of buried secrets and shocking revelations.

Told through alternating perspectives of Wyatt and Rowan, the book weaves a layered plot that’s fast-paced and undeniably unique. While the story’s concept was intriguing, parts of it felt over the top, and some twists were too outlandish to fully buy into. At times, the abundance of characters and unnecessary details distracted from the central plot, leaving me wanting more focus and clarity. I also struggled to connect with the main characters, which lessened the emotional impact of the story.

That said, there were moments of genuine suspense and unexpected surprises that I appreciated. While Never Come Back may not deliver a traditional thriller or mystery, it offers plenty of action and drama with an unpredictable edge. If you’re in the mood for a fast-paced, slightly out-there read, this one is worth picking up.

Never come back was my first read from this author and wow I love it. It was such a mysterious read which had me gripped from start to finish. I love how well it written the character development was great and wow the suspense from start to finish was amazing definitely had me on edge of my seat. It was such a unique story which I love as I definitely can never guess the twists and there were plenty of them. Overall I absolutely loved this book and can’t wait to recommend it to everyone. Thank you to netgalley and the publisher for the opportunity to read this great book I will definitely be reading more from this author.

Definitely a different kind of thriller for me. And it's always nice to have a original switch up.
Rowan is left worried when her partner beocme unreachable on a work trip. She can't get in touch. Then wyatt arrives home,seemingly full of explanations that just gone add up. Rowans gut is very much on alert.
More sequence of events happens. And more people are put in peril as.the secrets unfold.
It's very much tells the tale of.what we'd do for those we love. And also what happens to love when trust is broken and how paranoid and unsafe that can make us.

A storyline which was so unrealistic.
A huge cast of characters.
I totally struggled with this book.
Sorry for the negative review but this was just not for me.

This is a fast paced read, diving into characters and a windy storyline. It begins with a husband (Wyatt) who leaves town on a work trip and mysteriously goes missing. His pregnant wife (Rowan) is left at home with their young son filled with worry, no way to contact him and a strange alert from his employer. When Wyatt returns home he has a secret he cannot let his wife know and unknowingly puts his family danger. The story captures lengths a parent will go to for their child while showing how quickly a couples love can unravel.

I had a hard time connecting with Rowan who was snotty, selfish and demanding. Wyatt is easy to feel sorry for while also easy to blame for his stupid steps and mistakes. I almost got enough of the doctor's family storyline but could have known more.

I enjoyed the story line, the drama of the characters and surprise thriller twists.

Thank you to netgalley and the publisher for allowing me to read this arc. This was suspenseful and a different plot than normal, good book!

Never Come Back, a dark and deeply twisted psychological thriller is Cara Reinard's next thriller.

The story centers around the Bishop family, Wyatt, Rowan, and their young son, Logan. When Wyatt is attacked on a business trip and goes missing for over a week, a pregnant Rowan tries to hold it together and frantically searches for him. Finally, she gets word from him that he was attacked but is now on his way home. Thinking the worst is behind them, she breathes a sigh of relief. That relief is short-lived, however, when Logan is abducted. Rowan will stop at nothing to track Logan down, even going to the seedy dark web. But how far is too far to go for those you love?

The storyline is unique and draws you in immediately. While the characters seem a bit rough, it becomes clear why as you get further into their story. It alternates between the perspectives of Rowan and Wyatt. The chapters are short and easy to fly through. The twists, lies, and jaw-dropping surprises will leave you wishing for more but also leave you needing to see the outcome of this story. This is a highly recommended read for anyone looking for a thriller with a unique storyline.

Thank you to Netgalley and Bookouture for the advanced copy

Thank you net galley and publisher for this ARC. This book needs a trigger warning, as a mom of 2 young kids I wouldn’t have read this book if I knew what the content was about. I tried to keep reading and DNF at 50%.

With a deep breath, you fasten the blindfold over your eyes, plunging into darkness as you step onto the roller coaster platform. Someone guides you into the seat of the first car and secures the metal harness close to you. The click of the mechanisms echoes as the coaster slowly departs from the loading station.

As the coaster begins its ascent, anticipation builds with each click of the chain.

Then comes the drop!

"Never Come Back" is a thrill ride of a read that captured my attention right from the jump. It's a twisty, bendy ride full of secrets, lies, and surprises that keep on coming.

The story follows Wyatt, who embarks on a business trip, leaving his pregnant wife, Rowan, anxious and alone. Her worst fears come to life when she receives a chilling call from Wyatt’s employer, revealing that he’s been injured in a mugging, yet offering no details about his condition or whereabouts. The suspense mounts as days pass without any word from him and Rowan becomes increasingly worried.

When Wyatt finally reaches out, Rowan finds him to be evasive. Is he hiding something? What really happened? Before she can finally piece together the truth, their world is completely shattered and turned upside down.

“Never Come Back” features a unique and captivating storyline. You'll find yourself racing through the pages to discover what happens next. Don’t miss out on this electrifying journey filled with secrets, lies, and heart-stopping surprises that will linger in your mind long after you’ve turned the last page.

Thank you to Cara Reinard, Bookouture, and NetGalley for providing me with the advanced reader’s copy to read and review.

Never Come Back is the latest novel from author Cara Reinard. I received an early copy through NetGalley and eagerly dove in last week to learn what happened to a man when he visited Mexico City. The plot hinges on a semi-often 'old wives tale' about a man who wakes up in a bathtub missing a kidney. But there's really a whole lot more to this dramatic novel. Family history, genetics, affairs, misunderstandings... a woman pushed to the brink and the lines she will cross. Loved the novel!!! Might be my first true 5-star of the year. Of course there are niggles, we all have them, and that ending... super annoyed about what happens when you break the law. I get it, but if you do something for the greater good, or to balance another crime, what is the punishment? Encourage you to read if you like thrillers and Reinard's style.

When Wyatt goes missing Rowan starts to dscover things about her husband that she would rather not know. It seems she doesn't know him as well as she thought.

This is a good but not brilliant read. It is a little far fetched and unusually for me I guessed the outcome quite quickly.

There are a few twists and the storytelling is good but this is a book that for me was just an OK read.

Thriller? No. Mystery? Eh. I figured this book out about 30% of the way in. I kept reading expecting some sort of twist based on the description of “an utterly gripping and unputdownable psychological thriller” but… no. This read like Law & Order meets Lifetime meets reality TV drama. So many strange turns, unanswered questions, unnecessary details… it really didn’t make much sense to me. I wouldn’t call it a complete waste of time, but don’t run to read this.

NEVER COME BACK BY CARA REINARD.
Release date set for the 11th of February 2025.
This book easily sucks you in from the get go and holds on throughout the book.
I thought it was very unique as I've never read anything like it before.
I found it a little crazy and out there.
POVs from both Wyatt and Rowen.
This is my second book by this author.

Rowan and Wyatt tell this story of what happens after Wyatt wakes up in a bathtub in Mexico City during a business trip. And why their son Landon vanishes. There are secrets and lies here and it's a bit twisty (and twisted) if also a bit implausible. Thanks to netgalley for the ARC. This would be a good one for travel.