Author: Freda Hansburg
Genre: Thriller
About the book: Robin Perry’s life is finally on track with her dream job and a promising relationship with Ben Martin, even if his two spoiled children, Amber and Jaden, hate her. But things take a downhill turn when Ben’s acquaintance, Gloria Reyes, asks Robin to admit her young son to a cancer study meant for adults. Robin, heartbroken, must turn her down. But Gloria won’t take no for an answer and begins an insidious crusade to force the issue.
Amber Martin hates living with her crazy mother since her parents’ divorce, but she can hardly live with her dad, who’s too busy with “Miss Perfect” these days. When Amber runs into her mother’s friend Gloria, she’s glad to finally meet an adult who seems to be on her side. But as Amber becomes friends with Gloria’s sickly son, Alex, she begins to think Gloria is not as nice as she first thought, and Alex may be in trouble.
As Gloria’s threatening behavior escalates, Robin must protect the children while finding a way to save her career and her relationship with Ben. But Gloria always manages to stay one step ahead. When a secret comes to light, Robin discovers the stakes are even higher than she imagined.
My thoughts: I really enjoyed this story, as thrillers are probably my favorite genre to read. The story went back and forth with different perspectives, mainly Robin's and Amber's. When I first started reading Amber's chapters, I wasn't sure that it sounded like the thoughts of a child, but as I continued to learn more about what she had been through in her life - and how much her mother influenced her thoughts - then it started to make more sense.
All of these characters are caught up in the lies that Gloria tells - this lady doesn't seem to know how to tell the truth! Her lies wreak havoc in Robin's life both professionally and personally - both areas that Robin has already had struggles in, so it feels as if her life is spiraling out of control.
If you like thrillers, you should check this one out.
