Verity by Colleen Hoover Published by Hoover Ink, Inc. on December 7, 2018
Pages: 333
Genres: Mystery, Romantic Suspense, Thriller
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Lowen Ashleigh is a struggling writer on the brink of financial ruin when she accepts the job offer of a lifetime. Jeremy Crawford, husband of bestselling author Verity Crawford, has hired Lowen to complete the remaining books in a successful series his injured wife is unable to finish.
Lowen arrives at the Crawford home, ready to sort through years of Verity's notes and outlines, hoping to find enough material to get her started. What Lowen doesn't expect to uncover in the chaotic office is an unfinished autobiography Verity never intended for anyone to read. Page after page of bone-chilling admissions, including Verity's recollection of what really happened the day her daughter died.
Lowen decides to keep the manuscript hidden from Jeremy, knowing its contents would devastate the already grieving father. But as Lowen's feelings for Jeremy begin to intensify, she recognizes all the ways she could benefit if he were to read his wife's words. After all, no matter how devoted Jeremy is to his injured wife, a truth this horrifying would make it impossible for him to continue to love her.
A standalone romantic thriller from #1 New York Times bestselling author Colleen Hoover, releasing December 18th.
I don’t even know how to write this review. Because Verity? Well, that is some Grade A phenomenal whatthefuckery right there.
In a drastic departure from her signature moving romances, Colleen Hoover weaves a tale of suspense that entwines the lives of injured bestselling author Verity, her husband Jeremy, and fledgling author Lowen. The dark tone is set from the very first page, and I was instantly hooked.
Hoover uses figurative language to help create an atmosphere in the Vermont mansion that is heavy with trepidation. Having the three characters living under the same roof results in constant palpable tension that is simultaneously addictive and nerve-wracking. Even though there are many disturbing elements, I could not stop reading.
The plot and motivations of each person are so multi-faceted that I found myself second (and triple) guessing every assumption and suspicion. I honestly didn’t know whom to trust. This book needs to come with some complimentary Xanax. On a scale from 1 to 10, the creepy factor averaged about a 10 throughout.
Verity is an extraordinarily unique and well-written thriller.
Recommended for fans of:
Mysteries
Thrillers
Dark and twisty reads
About Colleen Hoover
Colleen Hoover is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of twenty two novels and novellas. Hoover’s novels fall into the New Adult and Young Adult contemporary romance categories, as well as psychological thriller.
Colleen Hoover is published by Montlake Romance and Atria Books. Colleen also has several indie titles, including her psychological thriller, Verity.
In 2015, Colleen’s novel CONFESS won the Goodreads Choice Award for Best Romance. That was followed up in 2016 with her latest title, It Ends With Us, also winning the Choice Award for Best Romance. In 2017, her title WITHOUT MERIT won best romance.
Her novel CONFESS has been filmed as a series by Awestruck and is available on Prime Video via Amazon and iTunes. Katie Leclerc and Ryan Cooper star in the series.
Colleen founded The Bookworm Box, a charity subscription service and bookstore, with her family in 2015. The Bookworm Box is a subscription service that provides readers with an exciting opportunity to receive signed novels in the mail each month from authors all over the world. All profits from the subscription service are donated to various charities each month. To date, The Bookworm Box has donated over $1,000,000 to help those in need.
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