He looks just like her husband. But who is he really? And what is he planning to do with her?
 
Emmeline Hopkins-Keller is in paradise, sharing a luxurious holiday on a tropical island with her husband Jeffrey and his family. But it’s hard to relax and enjoy it when she knows her marriage is in deep trouble.
 
One fateful night, a cataclysmic argument between Emmeline and Jeffrey sends him fleeing into the deep, dark forest. A day later he is still missing, leaving everyone shocked and bewildered.

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Then, a miracle. Jeffrey turns up unharmed and wants to reconcile. But something is horribly wrong. He looks and sounds like Jeffrey, but Emmeline is 100% sure he’s not the man she married. Even if everyone in his family is welcoming this stranger with open arms.
 
Which leaves her wondering, who exactly is this imposter? And how can he deceive everyone around him? And most of all – what are his plans for Emmeline?
 
Struggling to believe that everyone around her is lying, Emmeline begins to doubt herself, to lose her grip on reality. Only one thing is certain – when she finally uncovers the terrifying truth, her life will be changed forever.

My Review

That was quite a ride! And what a twisted ending.

For some bizarre reason I didn’t hate Emmeline as much as other people did. I know she’s truly awful, but I think maybe she’s a sandwich or two short of a picnic. The lights are on but there’s nobody at home. Her driveway doesn’t go all the way to the road. In other words she’s crazy and not very clever.

She thinks she’s highly intelligent, drop-dead gorgeous, trades on her looks, tells Jeffrey it’s fine to sleep around from time to time as it means nothing and that she’s a ‘modern’ woman, bullies him, and treats him appallingly. But she’s deluded. She’s an idiot. I even felt a bit sorry for her.

I certainly didn’t like Jeffrey’s ridiculously wealthy family or ‘fake’ Jeffrey as Emmeline calls him. Some of the things he does are reprehensible whatever his justification. His father Matthew is an alcoholic (allegedly), mother Odette is like an ageing film star on botox, sister Jessie Mae is a brat (at least Emmeline got that right), and even older sister Lynne is unlikeable. They own the whole island where they are on holiday, complete with bars, a restaurant and full staff. Oh and a private plane to get them there.

But Emmeline, instead of saying thank you very much and enjoying being stinking rich, can’t stay faithful or play nice. Jeffrey is kind and handsome and it’s not like he expects her to hand wash his underpants. We hear the story from Emmeline’s point of view and the ending is explosive.

Many thanks to @zooloo2008 for inviting me to be part of this blog tour.

About the Author

Cole Baxter loves writing psychological suspense thrillers. It’s all about that last reveal that he loves shocking readers with. He grew up in New York, where there crime was all around. He decided to turn that into something positive with his fiction. His stories will have you reading through the night—they are very addictive!

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