Title: In Another Life
Author: C.C. Hunter
Series: Stand Alone
Published By: Wednesday Books (March 26, 2019)
Source: ARC provided by the Publisher in exchange for an honest review
Book Description:
Chloe was three years old when she became Chloe Holden, but her adoption didn’t scar her, and she’s had a great life. Now, fourteen years later, her loving parents’ marriage has fallen apart and her mom has moved them to Joyful, Texas. Starting twelfth grade as the new kid at school, everything Chloe loved about her life is gone. And feelings of déjà vu from her early childhood start haunting her.
When Chloe meets Cash Colton she feels drawn to him, as though they're kindred spirits. Until Cash tells her the real reason he sought her out: Chloe looks exactly like the daughter his foster parents lost years ago, and he’s determined to figure out the truth.
As Chloe and Cash delve deeper into her adoption, the more things don’t add up, and the more strange things start happening. Why is Chloe’s adoption a secret that people would kill for?
About the Author:
C. C. Hunter is the New York Times bestselling author of over thirty-five books, including her wildly popular Shadow Falls and Shadow Falls: After Dark series. In addition to winning numerous awards and rave reviews for her novels, C.C. is also a photojournalist, motivational speaker, and writing coach. In February 2018, Wednesday Books will publish her contemporary young adult and hardcover debut, This Heart of Mine. And the first book of her new paranormal young adult series, The Mortician's Daughter: One Foot in the Grave was released on October 31st 2017. C. C. currently resides in Texas with her husband, junkyard dog, Lady, and whatever wild creatures that meander out from woods surrounding home.
C.C. Hunter is a pseudonym. Her real name is Christie Craig and she also writes humorous romantic suspense romance novels.
Hunter is known for writing fun interesting stories that know how to hold your attention. In Another Life is no different.
I was looking forward to a good mystery, a little intrigue and a nice sweet romance. And while I did get all of these things, I didn't quite get as much of the mystery/thriller aspect I was hoping I would, but that is okay because this story still managed to hold my attention and keep me turning the pages.
The romance was sweet and the mystery, while predictable was still a fun element to the story that added depth and entertainment and again was engaging enough to keep me reading and having a fun time.
While maybe not my favorite story of the author's, still a fun one to read on a long weekend to just get away for a bit and fans will be sure to enjoy.
I don't think I've read anything from this author before. Glad it was enjoyable even though it was predictable.
ReplyDeleteThanks Nick!
Deleteooh new to me author alert ;-) thanks Kindlemom
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DeleteI'm glad you enjoyed this one, despite not getting as much of a mystery as you'd hoped!
ReplyDelete-Lauren
www.shootingstarsmag.net
Thanks me too, it was still a good read. ;)
DeleteEVen if it's not your fave of the author it looks good
ReplyDeleteIt was still good for sure!
DeleteI haven't read anything by this author, so I'd have nothing to compare to lol. But I can't wait to read this one. Glad to hear it's a good one, even if not the best.
ReplyDeleteAsh @ JennRenee Read
Thanks Ash!
DeleteGlad you enjoyed it even if you didn't love it!
ReplyDeleteThanks Grace, me too!
DeleteAn adoption secret. That sounds interesting.
ReplyDeleteIt was!
DeleteOh a little mystery sounds very good right now. I also like this author's writing so total win! Sorry it wasn't a fave tho!
ReplyDeleteHey Melissa, so good to see you! If you like this author already, then I think you will like this too. ;)
DeleteThe premise sounds very familiar, but I am glad to hear you enjoyed it. Thanks for sharing :)
ReplyDeleteIt wasn't as original as I was hoping but, yeah, it was good still. ;)
DeleteIt wasn't my favorite Hunter book (although I did enjoy it), because I wish their had been more adult involvement. Yes, they didn't want to hurt anyone, but there were plenty of parents around that would have wanted to help. I think they should have come clean a lot sooner, which would likely have kept them out of the danger they found themselves in. I thought the ending was a tad too anticlimactic, and the bow was tied too snugly. I wish there had been more of an altercation or something... more? Blargh, I don't know. It just didn't feel as impactful as some of her previous books.
ReplyDeleteGlad you enjoyed it overall!
Lindsi @ Do You Dog-ear? 💬
I agree! And I think most of the time, the mystery was just way too predictable.
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