He lost one family. Now he’s ready for another.
Psychotherapist Lulu is sure she’s the luckiest woman alive. She has a wonderful job and is married to the love of her life, Nick - who also happens to be ridiculously handsome and fabulously wealthy.
But now a shadow has fallen on her perfect life.
She can see that Nick is struggling with demons from his past. When he was sixteen his entire family disappeared without a trace and Nick has always insisted thathis stepmother – whom he hated – was to blame, that she did something terrible to his beloved father and baby sister. And that trauma has left him feeling that anyone he loves is in danger, might vanish in a heartbeat.
So now he is obsessed with Lulu’s safety. He needs to know where she is 24/7, insists she carries a can of pepper spray, is constantly watching for any potential threats.
Lulu can see that this extreme anxiety is wearing Nick down. And as a therapist, she knows the only way to heal a trauma is to confront it. So she persuades him to return to the country house from which his family vanished.
But soon after they arrive in this sleepy rural community, another person disappears.
As Lulu is forced to question everything she knows about Nick and his missing family, dark secrets emerge from the past. The certainties of her old life fade away and are replaced by a horror she could never have imagined in her wildest nightmares.
The Stepson – the stunning psychological thriller perfect for fans of Teresa Driscoll, K L Slater, Daniel Hurst.
What readers are saying about The Stepson:
“I just loved this book! I couldn’t put it down and couldn’t wait to find out what was happening. The pace was fast, tense and gripping and I was on the edge of my seat with suspense.” –Booksprout Reviewer
“I thought this was great. …it's got a great pace and keeps you hooked… I just couldn't put it down!” –Goodreads Reviewer
“Wow!! Where do I begin? What an absolutely gripping, intense psychological thriller that will keep you on the edge of your seat!” –Booksprout Reviewer
“Oh Wow!! What a read. The sort of thriller that makes you desperate just to keep on reading even though you can hardly keep your eyes open it is so late at night.” -Charlie Bee’s Books
“Super good mystery! All the right ingredients for a superb read… The ending was absolutely perfect.” –Netgalley Reviewer
“The plot had me hooked… It is easy to make guesses about how the plot will unravel but the twists and turns mean surprise developments occur. The Stepson is an entertaining psychological thriller with strong narration…” -Loopy Lou Laura Reviews
Genre: Mystery
Psychotherapist Lulu is sure she’s the luckiest woman alive. She has a wonderful job and is married to the love of her life, Nick - who also happens to be ridiculously handsome and fabulously wealthy.
But now a shadow has fallen on her perfect life.
She can see that Nick is struggling with demons from his past. When he was sixteen his entire family disappeared without a trace and Nick has always insisted thathis stepmother – whom he hated – was to blame, that she did something terrible to his beloved father and baby sister. And that trauma has left him feeling that anyone he loves is in danger, might vanish in a heartbeat.
So now he is obsessed with Lulu’s safety. He needs to know where she is 24/7, insists she carries a can of pepper spray, is constantly watching for any potential threats.
Lulu can see that this extreme anxiety is wearing Nick down. And as a therapist, she knows the only way to heal a trauma is to confront it. So she persuades him to return to the country house from which his family vanished.
But soon after they arrive in this sleepy rural community, another person disappears.
As Lulu is forced to question everything she knows about Nick and his missing family, dark secrets emerge from the past. The certainties of her old life fade away and are replaced by a horror she could never have imagined in her wildest nightmares.
The Stepson – the stunning psychological thriller perfect for fans of Teresa Driscoll, K L Slater, Daniel Hurst.
What readers are saying about The Stepson:
“I just loved this book! I couldn’t put it down and couldn’t wait to find out what was happening. The pace was fast, tense and gripping and I was on the edge of my seat with suspense.” –Booksprout Reviewer
“I thought this was great. …it's got a great pace and keeps you hooked… I just couldn't put it down!” –Goodreads Reviewer
“Wow!! Where do I begin? What an absolutely gripping, intense psychological thriller that will keep you on the edge of your seat!” –Booksprout Reviewer
“Oh Wow!! What a read. The sort of thriller that makes you desperate just to keep on reading even though you can hardly keep your eyes open it is so late at night.” -Charlie Bee’s Books
“Super good mystery! All the right ingredients for a superb read… The ending was absolutely perfect.” –Netgalley Reviewer
“The plot had me hooked… It is easy to make guesses about how the plot will unravel but the twists and turns mean surprise developments occur. The Stepson is an entertaining psychological thriller with strong narration…” -Loopy Lou Laura Reviews
Genre: Mystery
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