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I received this book as a First Read. I like Kate White, really, but not this book. It is a series of cliches with poorly developed and not very likable characters, a predictable plot, and little feel for even the setting. While the novel started off well, with an illicit hook-up in Florida, it fell flat on its face back in NewYork City. The heroine continually makes dumb choices which put her in danger, she has a friend who is 50 or 60, highly regarded in her field, and is named Baby -really, and the writing is too trite and clunky (yep, both) to pull it off. So, if you want a few interior decorating tips - our girl can identify paint by both brand and color name, like to pat yourself on the back because you did predict all major plot points, and don't have anything else to read or retread within a five mile radius, including old classic mysteries from Marsh and Christie, go for it.

lauraattridge_x's review against another edition

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dark slow-paced

3.0

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Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? N/A
Diverse cast of characters? N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

I thought that this book was good

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4.0

Kits holiday fling becomes a fight for her life. this was a great fast paced story that keeps you wanting more. Thanks to Canelo and Netgalley for a copy of this book to read and review

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4.0

Decent escapism, but really a 3.5 rather than a 4. Here's why: I constantly asked, "why is this otherwise intelligent person making such stupid decisions?" Not the one-night stand ("no regrets!"), because, well, ok, I could buy that. But once Kit discovers that the man she's slept with isn't actually "Matt Healy", her brain seems to turn off and that bothers me. Even if she had gone straight to the police, keeping them in the loop, the suspense quotient could have been as high as it is. But if you can get past her questionable choices, this is a decent suspense outing.

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2.0

Have you ever had to deal with an "askhole"? That person who constantly seeks - and receives- good advice, yet fails to follow any of it? Then main character of this book would qualify as an askhole.

How can somebody who is is supposed to be so smart make such stupid choices? Despite sound advice, offers of help and even her own better judgement, this "savvy" business woman seemed to be hell bent on putting herself in danger while simultaneously refusing to do the right thing or rely on people she should/could trust. It's hard to root for a character who creates drama then acts shocked when things go wrong.

Giving examples would include spoilers, but it's something like this:

1) Somebody may be trying to kill me.... Let me arrange to meet strangers in a private locations.
2) My friends are worried about me and I've put their lives in danger.... I'll just hide the truth from them and tell them about my bad decisions after the fact.
3) I really should let the police handle this..... Instead, I'll withhold information and evidence while I run around playing junior detective.

This character annoyed the crap out of me. Despite a great start, good twists and (mostly) likeable characters, the muddled plot and constant forays into brainless behavior made it hard to really enjoy the book.

I like Kate White, and have read most of her books; but this one was just frustrating.

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