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Behind Closed Doors

Written By: B.A. Paris
Reading Behind Closed Doors Book.Everyone knows a couple like Jack and Grace: he has looks and wealth, she has charm and elegance. You'd like to get to know Grace better. But it's difficult, because you realize Jack and Grace are never apart. Some might call this true love.Picture this: a dinner party at their perfect home, the conversation and wine flowing. They appear to be in their element while entertEveryone knows a couple like Jack and Grace: he has looks and wealth, she has charm and elegance. You'd like to get to know Grace better. But it's difficult, because you realize Jack and Grace are never apart. Some might call this true love.Picture this: a dinner party at their perfect home, the conversation and wine flowing. They appear to be in their element while entertaining. And Grace's friends are eager to reciprocate with lunch the following week. Grace wants to go, but knows she never will. Her friends call—so why doesn't Grace ever answer the phone? And how can she cook such elaborate meals but remain so slim?And why are there bars on one of the bedroom windows?The perfect marriage? Or the perfect lie?

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3 1/2 stars. Okay, listen up. This book is not the next . Don't let anyone tell you that. It just isn't. It's not that kind of twisty, secretive book at all. It's the kind of that plays with your emotions without ever making you think too hard. But, so help me, . when she described this book as being fuelled by its action, not its suspense. The story actually gives up its secrets almost immediately - in fact, most of you probably figured it out after reading the blurb, right? It's not rocket science. And yet, this is a real strength here. The pages flew by in my desperate need to know what happens next.It is an extremely emotional read with potential triggers*. I can't remember the last time a book made me feel such an . I could feel my emotions bubbling up from the pit of my stomach; I could feel my heart pounding with fury and fear. Because this is a , a disturbing book. Scarier than any horror with demons and monsters.It is an awful, exciting ride of terror. But a certain suspension of disbelief is a must. It is neither the most realistic book, nor the most deeply meaningful. There are some black and white aspects to the characterization - Between the breakneck pacing and the emotional nature of the read (Grace's love for her sister with Down's syndrome is particularly heart-wrenching), my eyes were glued to the pages. Sometimes I saw some things coming before they happened but, rather than feeling "spoiled", this meant I just had to sit and watch the car crash happen with no way to do anything about it.Yeah, what can I say? - I loved it. I know, I know, it's not even that fantastic, but I still want to recommend it. And I thought the ending was just perfect... the kind of perfect that makes you do an evil little smile. However, if you are looking for a dark, edgy read but are put off by the lack of depth in this one - try instead.*Triggers & warnings: | | | | |

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calls this book "2016's ANSWER TO GONE GIRL"dear - please leave the readers' advisory work to trained professionals and stick to telling us how much water we should be drinking. for our vaginas.this is nothing like . it's nothing like . i'm not even sure this can be classified as psychological suspense, really. this is a straight-up thriller. and there ain't a thing in the world wrong with that, except when people like start getting a little loosey goosey with their suggestions and ruining the reputation of readers' advisory for everybody. ice cream is good. cheese is good. both are dairy products. but telling someone, "oh, you like ice cream?? here, have some cheese!" is setting up an expectation that can at best end in confusion but more likely to result in resentment and murder.and as much as i hate to use this review space to rant about something only tangentially related to the book, these things matter to me. plus, this is one of those books where i can already hear the shrieking of the people about how all of the spoilers in the world are being spoiled by me so it's probably best for me to do this instead. i am absolutely fine with calling this a marriage thriller or a psychological thriller, but the word "suspense" and the wrong readalikes set up certain expectations that will be unmet by this book. the focus of this book is the "perfect" marriage of jack and grace angel: he is a handsome lawyer specializing in domestic abuse who has never lost a case while she is beautiful and demure, retired from her high-powered career to transfer her accomplishments to the realm of the domestic arts: soufflé baking, painting, gardening, and entertaining; awaiting the day her special needs sister millie will turn eighteen, leave her boarding school, and come to live with them in their perfect house and be a part of their perfect life. and that would be a terribly boring book without some conflict lurking underneath. the synopsis up there pretty much tells you all you need to know about what's really going on, but i'll repost it here in spoiler tags just in case:so, you're a smart kid - you can do the math on that and figure out what's what.(and, okay, so it's a bit like , but only the parts.)psychological suspense novels like are characterized by the destabilizing effect they have on their reader; where tension is built and maintained through misdirection and the manipulation of narrative twists, keeping the reader guessing, uncertain about what's actually going on, where the story is headed, if the narrator can be trusted.the appeal of book doesn't lie in its suspense at all, but in its action. after the initial discovery; once you know what you know (it's a relatively early reveal but i'll continue to play coy), the plot doesn't deviate from that scenario. this book is about this one thing and everything that logically follows that one thing. the fun of this book is not in figuring anything out, but in watching it unfold in its absolutely relentless pacing; one of those white-knuckle, edge of your seat reads where the story is broken up between the past and the present, as the time between those two periods narrows, bringing the two stories together for the dramatic explosion.it's the literary parallel of the lifetime movie. in which assessment there is no pejorative value judgment implied - it is a marriage thriller, after all.my only quibble not terrifically realistic, but that doesn't mean it's not a lot of fun. but it also doesn't mean it's anything like . at all.3.5 stars from me.

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I finished this book late last night and I still can't stop thinking about it. I have been wanting to read Behind Closed Doors for quite some time. When it was available on NetGalley I requested it right away but unfortunately was denied. I think that just made me want it more!So when I finally got my hands on it I just had to put everything else aside and start reading. And I was pulled in right away. ***Possibly some minor spoilers but I honestly tried my best!!!***"The perfect marriage or the perfect lie?"The story alternates between the present and past and is told from Grace's point of view. The past only a few months before Grace and Jack get married. The book starts in the present. Husband-and-wife, Jack and Grace Angel are hosting a dinner for two other couples. One couple are old friends of Jack's and another couple is new to the area.Everyone marvels over dinner and the house. When talk turns to Jack's job as a lawyer, everyone congratulates him on his most recent conviction. Jack champions battered wives and has never lost a case. "I have nothing but contempt for men who are found to be violent towards their wives", Jack says firmly. "They deserve everything they get."But of course things aren't always what they seem. As the title suggests we do not know what goes on behind closed doors. Is Grace Angel an example of a woman who has it all? A perfect house, a perfect husband, the perfect life?Grace serves an extravagant meal and both her and Jack are wonderful hosts. Grace makes sure that everything goes flawlessly. The food is wonderful, she asks all the right questions and answers all questions perfectly. We learn more about Jack and Grace and how they got together. They met about 6 months before at a park Grace frequently went to with her 17-year-old sister, Millie. They liked to go there as there was often a band playing and Millie loves music. Millie was enjoying the music and started dancing. After a few minutes, though her dancing seemed to annoy a few people. Grace was just about to ask Millie to stop when Jack came out of nowhere, dancing with Millie and charming everyone watching, including Grace. Grace's sister Millie has Down's syndrome and and can be very spontaneous. When Jack came to her rescue instead of people staring they started to clap, leading to a very special moment. Both Grace and Millie fell almost immediately in love with Jack. At first Grace was hesitant to get involved in a relationship. Her sister Millie boards at a school that she loves and where she is well taken care of. Unfortunately, when she turns 18 she's no longer eligible to remain living there. Grace's parents want to find alternate living accommodations for Millie as they want to be free to travel. However, Grace does not want that and has promised to take care of Millie herself. But when Jack proposes he says he understands that Grace and Millie are a package deal and that he loves Millie and will be happy to take care along with Grace. When talk turns to Millie coming to live with though, Grace seems more nervous than excited. Jack really seems like the perfect man. Not just handsome and charming but loving and caring. On the day of their wedding Millie falls down the stairs and must go to the hospital. Grace is frantic and considers putting off the wedding but Jack convinces her that while Millie has a hurt leg and won't be able to attend the wedding, she is otherwise okay. Jack and Grace go ahead with the wedding. After that they are off immediately to Thailand for their honeymoon.And the nightmare begins...I may have said it before about other books but this really took hold of me. I was constantly thinking about it or talking about it. One of my best friends and my mom let me go on and on as I got further into the book. Neither of them were going to read the book but they ended up being quite interested in the story once I started telling them about it. My mom actually phoned me at one point asked me what had happened next. The book covers some difficult topics and can be hard to read about. However, I really found that the author did a wonderful job of telling them the story in a chilling way, but without going overboard with graphic descriptions. It's hard to explain but it was still just as terrifying and kept me on the edge of my seat."Fear is the best deterrent of all"Honestly this is a fantastic psychological thriller, complete with a monster so sadistic. I had no idea what was going to happen next. Every time I put the book down I tried to figure out how this horrible monster would possibly be defeated. Going over and over different scenarios in my head.The characters were so well developed. I absolutely loved Grace's sister Millie. She stole my heart. Although I questioned some of Grace's decisions, It felt like one of those situations where you couldn't possibly know how you would react unless it was happening to you.There may be some things that may not seem completely realistic or believable but I didn't care. I've read things and seen things on the news that seemed like they could not possibly be real. Yet they were. I tried not to analyze everything to decide if it could realistically happen that way. I just went with it and enjoyed the ride. Honestly, in my opinion this was worth the wait. I'm very excited for this author's next book.

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Before starting this one keep in mind that appearances can be deceiving. is a gripping, thought-provoking thriller with some psychological and mystery elements that will keep you at the edge of your seat. The story has some interesting twists and turns and I have to say it has a good, solid plot that will keep you entertained from the beginning. B. A. Paris delivered an interesting, page turner thriller that will almost give you anxiety attacks. The story is written really well and overall it was a pretty addictive read!The story fallows Grace, an elegant, ‘perfect’ housewife who seems to have it all – good looks, a perfect, caring husband and a lovely home. Her husband, Jack is a gorgeous man. He’s a lawyer defending abusive women. He’s charismatic, a good provider and a caring, devoted husband. They don’t have any kids...yet, but they are happy. At least they seem to be. Soon their family will grow when Millie, Grace’s little sister who has Down’s syndrome will come to live with them. They all look so happy, but not everything is as it seems. Only Grace knows what really happens behind closed doors. The story is told from Grace’s POV, both in the past and in the present. At first the fact the events from the past happened only a year before the events from the preset seemed a little odd to me, but as the story progressed I ended up liking this aspect. I actually think it was pretty clever. The story is not actually gory and/or disturbing...well, not very, so prepare yourself “only” to be shocked. As the story unfolds, both in the past and in the present I anxiously waited for the other shoe to drop. So yeah, the story was intriguing. Some scenes were full of tension, some scenes will leave you with your mouth hanging open and some scenes will frustrate you like hell. But you will be engrossed in the story regardless. Since we’re talking about a thriller/mystery, of course the story was more plot driven than character-driven. However, I think Grace and also Jack were well portrayed characters. Some of their characteristics were believable, with their flaws they felt relatable in some way or another and they were also very engaging. Grace was a likeable character for the most part, but honestly at times she was so frustrating that I really wanted to throttle her.The writing was fantastic, the pace of the story perfect for this kind of read and overall the story had a realistic vibe that made me think and almost gave me the chills. Even if the story is about a married couple, the story doesn’t have any romance, which was fine by me. The story ends exactly like I expected and I liked that. In spite of that, I have to say the ending felt a little rushed. Everything was somehow too neat IMO. I would have liked to know more about some aspects in these characters’ lives and also the story to be longer. Also, IMO would have been better with more psychological elements…I know, I know…I’m greedy, but it's what I would have preferred. Overall, a great intriguing thriller!

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is terribly frightening.Especially since it’s not far-fetched. It’s realistic in a scary, can’t-fall-in-love-blindly-anymore and I-need-to-scrutinize-my-boyfriend kind of way.It’s terrifying because it’s a story that could happen to anyone. Even the most vigilant of human beings can be duped by a genuine smile and gentlemanly gestures.I stayed up all night to finish this book, which shows how determined I was to see how everything would play out in the end for Grace and ‘‘Jackass’’ Jack.This isn’t the sort of thriller I’m used to reading. Though it’s somewhat action-driven, it has a creepily calm atmosphere that is meant to deceive the reader in the beginning. However, as the story progresses and more is revealed to us, it doesn’t bother to lull us into the web of lies and make-believe that is Grace and ‘‘Jackass’’ Jack’s marriage anymore.No, the narration becomes all about Grace trying to escape her fate. About her doing everything in her means to prevail at this game of life and death she never wanted any part of.I’m used to something more intense, more dramatic… less quiet. And perhaps that’s why affected me in such a way. Sometimes ‘‘intense’’ and ‘‘dramatic’’ can lead to . But quiet, pretence, being so close to freedom – almost smelling it – but having it denied and trying to freeze the days for the impending death day never to happen…. that’s… that’s scary.Well, I think I will take a little hiatus from reading more books of this genre. I can’t hide that I’m a bit shaken right now and will need time to reshape my mind into going back to thinking that life is beautiful.That was an amazing, emotional ending. It almost gave me a heart attack, but oh well. | | | | |

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I finished about half an hour ago, and my heart still feels like it’s racing, probably not helped by me forgetting to breathe throughout the majority of the book. I found myself wishing I could read faster, just so I had a chance to catch my breath. Make sure you read this with a glass of wine or a box of chocolates, as they may save your life by distracting you from the story long enough to remind you oxygen is an essential part of survival.If you thrive on books that leave you feeling trapped, isolated and with no one to turn to, then this is definitely the book for you.Behind Closed Doors is sure to be a huge success, and has definitely made it into my Top Ten Books of 2015.I would like to thank the publisher, Mira UK, Harlequin (UK) Limited for allowing me a copy of this book via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

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I've been dying to read this book every since I first saw the blurb about it. I knew it wasn't going to be pretty and I have an un-holy attraction to books about psychos. I don't want to give up too much of the book because the biggest draw for it is the twisty parts of it. Grace has not had too much luck with men. She has a younger sister Millie who has Down's syndrome, and most men kind of back off once they realize that Grace is Millie's primary caregiver and that she isn't going to change that.Then she meets Jack.Jack is a successful lawyer who defends abused women against their abusive husbands. He never loses a case. He is compared to looking like George Clooney so normal circumstances would have him having to push off the women. These ain't normal circumstances.Jack sets his sites on Grace and convinces her to marry him. He "sweeps" her off her feet and she can't believe how lucky she is. You know that crap is not going to last. Things get all kinds of ugly. The thing is? I never really took Jack's menacing ways seriously. I really expected him to start twirling his mustache and cackling with an evil laugh.I agree with Millie..I hate "George Clooney."Then Grace. I mean for reals? She basically talked her way into an awesome job at Harrod's and we are supposed to believe that she comes across as this weak and bidding?I was hoping for a save for the ending..but nope. Just a fizzle.I'm really pissed off that this book wasn't all I had built up in my mind. Several of my friends have loved this one but I think I had it built up in my mind to being awesome and for me it sucked big pickled eggs. was the first time I noticed this book and she made me completely curious about it. Brandie has been my buddy since about the time that I joined Goodreads. She probably needs a medal for putting up with me for that long.

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I know a lot of you guys loved this book, but it turned out to be just meh for me. It had it's moments and kept me up late last night, but I had a hard time suspending disbelief with this one. I don't know why.I listened to the audio version. The audio is good. It's short and only about 8 hours. The narrator does a good job, but the book translated into a Lifetime Movie via audio for me. It might be better to read a hardcopy of it.Thank you to Lisa for recommending it to me. :). She loved the book and so many other people on Goodreads did as well, so don't take my word for it. Check Lisa's revue out. Here it is:

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I received a copy of Behind Closed Doors by B.A. Paris from NetGalley for an honest review. My thanks to NetGalley, St. Martin's Press, and to B.A. Paris for the opportunity."Gaslighting". Flip the switch. Move over Charles Boyer and Ingrid Bergman. This one is lit up and burning bright.Jack and Grace Angel appear to be in love and so taken with one another. A dinner party showcases Grace's extraordinary culinary fete and highlights Jack's lavish attention upon his wife and their guests. Their posh home reflects the best in art and in decor. This lovely scene is swirling with the honeymoon affect.But if you and I lean in a bit closer.....yes, closer, we will be assaulted by a fetid waft of air that is indescribable. We step back to try and clear the air of the noxious fumes, but we and our senses are held hostage by the toxicity of what lies beneath this panoramic view. All is certainly not what it seems here. And what lies beneath the surface will have you gasping for, perhaps, a last breath.B.A. Paris invites you into this little abode. Her characters are well-defined and the storyline has a heartbeat of its own. Are there some loose threads along the seams of this story? Most certainly. I did question some of the scenarios that were presented. But what energizes this story is the uncanny desperation that you feel for not being able to look away. You are as driven as the main characters. You must know. You must know.This is a debut novel for B.A. Paris. There are all indications of a remarkable talent in the making. Paris knows how to draw the cincture tighter and tighter. And that makes all the difference in keeping the story afloat and awaiting the next wave of attention. Looking forward to B.A. Paris' next offering.a

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I have voted in 2 categories for this book in the 2016 Goodreads awards and with good reason!The ones that click together in every way when you see them and you feel a jealous twang that you don't have the same thing? Sometimes what you see on the outside can be very deceptive, never ever judge a book by it's cover, always read the fine print in the middle. Behind Closed Doors is a chilling and atmospheric psychological thriller that I predict will be one of the I have read a few books recently about marriages that are not all they same and when this theme is done well (as this book does) it's absolutely breathtaking and scary. Disturbed is what you will feel with much of this book, don't be surprised if your mouth pops open (watch out for fruit flies at that point).I had mixed feelings about Grace as a character but was very clear on my feelings for Jack - I did not like him, I hated him. Full stop. As for Grace? Well I felt much for her ranging from pity and empathy to annoyance and rage. BUT I get it, I get the whole syndrome, the cycle that kicks in within a marriage of THIS kind, so I could not feel those feelings for long for her. Grace...The plot interested me from the start, I read the book in one glued-eye sitting until the early hours and was glad that I did, this my reader friends is one of those real escapism books. Love them. Taut, terrific and terrifyingly real at times. I have no doubt these marriages do exist. Think on that. For more of my book reviews, plenty of awesome books to win, and author Q&A events come to: To follow me on Twitter:

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My initial reaction during the beginning of this book was, "What The Hell Is Going On." I knew it wasn't good and I had an idea but ideas are never totally what your thinking. Jack Angel is a lawyer and his wife Grace used to be a lot of things but she's not any more. Oh, she's the perfect hostess when people are allowed to come over, but things are never what they seem. When I found out what was going on, all I could see was kill him! NOW! How much I loathed Jack Angel is too much to describe! Grace has a sweet sister named Millie who has Down's Syndrome. She is in a special school where she lives but she's supposed to go and live with Jack and Grace after she turns eighteen. Grace does not want this to happen and will try to figure out how she can stop it. Grace doesn't want Millie brought into the sadistic world she lives in with Jack. At first I was upset with Grace for not getting out of there but things are not as easy as they seem. Grace is living a nightmare beyond comprehension. And let me just say that little Millie, she's brilliant, absolutely brilliant. Millie has it figured out and now all Grace has to do is find a way to execute the plan. But in Grace's world there is nothing easy to execute. Prisoners in a jail have it easier than Grace! But the end game. . . was magnificent! That's all I can say without giving any spoilers! And remember. . . you never know what's going on behind any closed door! *I would like to thank Netgalley and St. Martin's Press for a copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.*MY BLOG: ♥ Thank you all for taking the time to read my reviews. ♥

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Find all of my reviews at: My first warning should have been . . . By the time I was finished, there was only one thing that was going to cure my misery . . . Grace was a big muckity muck – living a jet set lifestyle as a buyer for Harrod’s. That all changed, however, when she met Jack. Jack swept Grace into a whirlwind romance, promised her not only the home of her dreams but also the opportunity to quit her job and have her sister (who was born with Down’s Syndrome) move in with them rather than live at her special school, and so the two were married in just six months. On the eve of her wedding everything changed for Grace. Because she was an effing IDIOT. Actually, let me back up a bit. *insert rewind noise*Despite Jack’s concerns, Grace insisted that her sister Millie stand as maid of honor. But on the couple’s wedding day Millie suffered from a terrible slip and fall down the stairs breaking her leg and removing her from the wedding festivities entirely (*dun dun dunnnnnnnnn*). That was page 64 and when I began screaming . . . Or Grace – you get the point. The remaining 300 pages consisted of more quality Lifetime Television for Women drama until finally Millie, despite having dialogue written as if she had the mentality of a toddler, came up with a fix for alllllllllll of Grace’s problems . . . . is easily the worst thing I’ve read in 2016. I should thank for sending this to me, but I kind of feel like she April Fooled me a month late. Whatever the case, I’m moving on to better things – namely porn . . .

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There seems to be a great deal of new releases on the best sellers lists for psychological-thriller style novels about relationships between married couples and they all seem to be readable but quite mediocre and this was among one of three that I downloaded that has fantastic reviews but failed to deliver a satisfying and credible ending.I fell for the premise of the story as the characters are well drawn and the plot well executed to begin with but about half ways through the story I was finding myself having to suspend belief at some of the actions of the characters and plot line weakened and became repetitive. I read this on Kindle and thought I was missing pages as the book seemed to end so abruptly.An entertaining beginning but a disappointing conclusion and a novel that lacked any real depth.

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Kudos to on an excellent début novel! This story had my heart pounding as it unfolded -- and it was terrifying at points! I read this in one day (would say one sitting, but I came up for air a couple of times).The story is told from the point of view of Grace - who has been married to Jack for almost 18 months. The timeline flips from past to present throughout the story -- which was easy to follow and helped keep good momentum (and tension). The reader recognizes early on that something is not right in Grace and Jack's outwardly "perfect" marriage. In Chapter 1, numerous red flags are apparent as Grace is nervous as to: 1) how Jack will react to her interactions with their dinner party guests and 2) whether her elaborate meal will be perfect (taste, presentation, timing). Her panic is quite easy to pick up on. The reason behind it unfolds slowly throughout the story.Grace had been a successful business professional who was the primary caregiver of her (much younger) sister, Millie who has Down's Syndrome and is being cared for in a school environment. Jack is a gorgeous, successful attorney (defender of battered women) who seems to have it all. On the surface, they seem to be the perfect couple.I won't reveal more about the plot or specifically why I liked it because I don't want to spoil for anyone.I highly recommend to all fans of psychological thrillers!! This was an emotionally-charged read that I couldn't put down once I started. I am so glad that I read on my day off so that I could keep going!

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I have read some fantastic books so far this year. This year I have a feeling is going to be awesome. I finished last year on a high and this year has started on a high for just in book material.They seem the most perfect of couples. Surely you have experienced it. The typically "forever happy, never row, never have a cross word, smiley at each other, gooey eyed perfect couple".Do you get envious? Or do you think "hmm yeah yeah"I am sure there are couples out there that get on very well, but the appearance of Jack and Grace and how they both conduct themselves in the public eye is nothing far from awesomeness. But behind closed doors...........Yep, that is when you see Jack for what he is. This is not an upsetting brutal man in the full sense of the word as in beatings, so don't be mislead that this may turn your stomach, because it won't. I knew right from the start that I didn't like Jack. I felt very strongly where I wanted to kick him to make it hurt and worse.Grace I thought at times was shallow, but the more I read the more I could understand her situation.Who is going to believe her?And when will she get any time to herself and an opportunity to even do anything remotely like changing her life situation.The author has written a strong plot, a plot that will keep you engrossed so well you definitely won't be able to stop reading, if you need to sleep, be aware that you may not be able to, or at the least, wake to find yourself reaching for your book/kindle before even breakfast!I kid you not, this is one awesome read.Its strong, its solid, no flaws, the pitch the power and pace is just right for any reading to be pulled along its path.The conclusion was SUPER.Would I recommend this book to you?Would I hell......YES, go get it NOW.You won't be sorry you read this one. Seriously.* I need to say Harlequin (UK) Limited via Net Galley and of course the author B. A. Paris for my copy*

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OMG OMG OMG i just loved Behind Closed Doors by B.A. Paris the moment i started reading this i knew it was to good to be true i immediately felt the fear in Graces eyes when Jack was around but i read on & Kapow here it comes.Jack & Grace had it all a perfect marriage Grace was the perfect wife a great cook & Millie Graces sister who has Downs Syndrome everything was perfect on the outside but when Jack finally showed his true colours on their honeymoon Jack gets into Graces head her phone, wallet etc goes missing she goes to the hotel & asks the staff have the seen them around but unbeknownst to Grace her things turn up miraculously.I felt dread in the eyes of Grace she wanted to believe that jack was not this monster but he kept getting into her brain using Millie as his pawn to get Grace to do what he wanted.Jack tells Grace about his childhood & upbringing Grace suddenly feels panic she is terrified of him then the unthinkable happens to Grace i wont spoil the ending but young love is NEVER WHAT IT SEEMS!!!!!

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HOLY MACARONI! 4.5 stars! This book, seriously... I was emotionally gripped from page one. I think I could have read it in one sitting but unfortunately, life got in the way of that. It was quite hard to put this book down. I thoroughly enjoyed the back and forth of the way the story went. The author set this story up perfectly and I felt as if I could see it playing out in my mind. THIS SO NEEDS TO BE A MOVIE! It was emotionally gripping and I felt like I could have been psychologically examined after I read it I was so messed up from it. Millie was my FAVORITE character and I love how she wanted to get rid of Jorg Koony the entire time. She was a hoot and added so much color into the novel that could have otherwise been dull. There were some parts of the story that were beige and I felt as if I had read it before and wanted to push fast forward through it but other than that I enjoyed the book immensely. This author did a fantastic job writing this novel, I was gripped from beginning to the end and had to know what happened. Wonderfully thrilling and emotionally gripping from page one. Kudos to this author and I am quite excited to see what else she has in store for readers. I will be getting her next novel :)

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I thoroughly enjoyed this debut novel by B.A.Paris and would recommend it to fans of psychological thrillers. The novel is told alternating from past to present and builds up the tension page by page. Jack and Grace have the perfect life and the perfect marriage. Jack is a successful attorney who specialises in cases that involve physically abused women and Grace a professional who gave up her excellent job when she married Jack. Jack who at first is a true gentleman turns into a controlling and manipulative husband on their wedding night. The perfect relationship and a true love story turns into a nightmare for Grace. The pace of the story is expertly set and shows great promise for a debut author. There are lots twists and turns that keep you guessing throughout. This book is nigh on impossible to put down once you start so be warned.I would like to thank Net Galley and Harlequin for supplying a copy of 'Behind Closed Doors' in exchange for a honest review.

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What a debut from B.A. Paris!!! Talk about We couldn’t put down this Psychological thriller, we were on edge throughout and felt the ominous undertone from the very first page.On reading the synopsis we thought we knew what to mostly expect from this book, and in some small part we were bang on, but there was no way we could have predicted what truly lay between the pages and behind the doors of the Angels’ perfect façade. We had expected to open the doors of Jack and Grace Angel’s house to taunts of domestic abuse and a marriage in crisis. What we experienced was a menacing and disturbing look into the mind of a psychopath in a gripping, nail biting and chilling story that had us hanging onto our Kindles for dear life.We were left gobsmacked and could never have guessed the depth of evil that would be uncovered nor what a twisted individual Jack was. On the outside Jack Angel is the perfect man. He has a loving wife, is blessed with movie star good looks and money, is a respected lawyer championing women of domestic abuse and appears kind and devoted to Grace, his wife. As in nature, sometimes the most beautiful of things can be the deadliest and that was the case with Jack. His backstory sent chills down our spineGrace (Harrington) Angel, appears to be the epitome of the woman who has it all. She is blessed with poise, charm and the love of the ‘perfect’ husband. Or is she? Grace had been unlucky in love due to the loyalty, love and dedication she has for her sister, Millie. They have an unbreakable bond and there have not been a lot of men who are willing to take Grace and Millie as a package deal until the ‘kind and sweet’ Jack Angel enters their life and sweeps Grace off her feet. Grace jumps at her chance for happiness with Jack, but little does Grace know the shocking truth of the man she has married, of the sinister and despicable persona that lays beneath the veil of perfection and respectability Jack Angel portrays to the worldBehind Closed Doors is told in a past to present switch which only served to intensify the suspense throughout the book. B.A. Paris delivered a story that, although set at a steady pace felt as though we had run a marathon by the time we reached the end. With shoulders and stomachs tensed from the anticipation of what was to come, we felt we couldn’t relax or rest on our laurels until we hit the very last page.The ending was brilliant, with one single sentence that was so simple in its delivery yet so significantly powerful in its meaning that it took our breath away. ♥ ♥ ♥

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This one was quite disturbing. Didn't really read many reviews prior to starting it but I saw some friends had rated it highly.There were no flies on Millie.The ending felt a little bit rushed but a good read, overall. And for a debut novel, it deserves attention.

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Behind Closed Doors by B.A. Paris is a 2016 St. Martin’s Press publication. Behind Closed doors is yet another outstanding debut novel, and one that came highly recommended to me by folks who understand my taste in books. The story sucked me in swiftly, delivering that jarring blow to my psyche, and then pumping up the adrenaline with a blood pounding intensity, leaving me with sweaty palms and my heart racing at warp speed. Grace has a handsome, devoted husband, a beautiful house, and by all appearances, a perfect life. But, as we all know, appearances can be deceiving. Grace had nearly given up on marriage because she is happily responsible for her mentally challenged sister, Millie, and the two are a package deal, but some men just can’t handle that. But, when Jack meets Grace and Millie, he knows instantly Grace will be the one for him, and of course Millie is welcome to live with them. It will all work out perfectly, but once they are married, Grace finds out married life is not all it’s cracked up to be, but no one would ever guess how truly unhappy she is because no one knows what really goes on behind closed doors…Normally, when a sub-genre becomes mega popular and tons of books flood the market trying to cash in on the trend, I burn out on it fast. But, I have always loved a good mind game, a dark, tense psychological thriller that keeps you on edge from start to finish. So, I am loving all these new novels of suspense, and I love the new talent bursting out into the forefront, which is long overdue. While most any debut novel will stand on shaky legs,at least to some extent, this one is pretty solid, and quite unique. I felt sucker punched once I got a few chapters in and it took me a while to shake off the cobwebs. Once I got my bearings back, I was riveted by the race against time atmosphere, and filled with a feeling of dread, wanting to scream at the characters to DO SOMETHING!! Somebody, anybody! I got my wish from the most unlikely of sources and I loved that part best of all. This author has the right idea, knows how to create a taut situation, and knows how to evoke emotions too, which is something many of these newer psychological thrillers are missing. I have to care about the characters, in some way. Love them, hate them, either way- but they must have some complexity, or development in order for the reader to feel completely engaged, and this one scores on that front, which is impressive considering the atmosphere of the novel. If you like psychological suspense, you don't want to pass this one up!Overall, a terrific debut!

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Holy moly what a ride!! I HAD to find out what happened, so seriously, I stayed in bed until NOON, with no thoughts of family, friends, or world chaos. Dry eye made the words blurry, but who cares? And food? Is that really necessary? My only necessity was finding out how this story turned out, to get me out of the claustrophobic terror created by a holy-shit psychopath. It was some tense! This guy Jack is one sick psycho. Just when I think he can’t get any worse, he outdoes himself and terrifies me all over again, and with each new act, the terror grows huger. Will he win in the end? I went back and forth many times, believe me. I'm super impressed that this new writer could come up with such far-out displays of evil and ingenious push-backs. I will be on the lookout for her next book, that’s for sure. The writing is excellent—it flows seamlessly and there are no fillers. And the story is told by the woman, Grace. I always love first-person narration—it makes the story so believable (unless it’s an unreliable narrator, of course, which she is not). I won’t say anything about the plot because for me it’s more fun to go into a thriller blind. The pace never lets up. Okay, actually it did get a tiny bit slow in the middle, but it could have just been my discomfort (super nail-biting unchiness) that made me want it to go faster so I could see what happened. I’ve never been so impatient. The beginning and ending were just scrumptious. I was so caught up in the story, I didn’t really stop and think about whether it was all believable. Looking back, I’d say there are maybe two times I had to suspend disbelief, but I didn’t care—the story had me by the throat and I was fighting for breath. And I really loved the ending, but I wished for one thing that didn’t happen. There’s definitely a Hitchcock feel to this book; I’d love to see it made into a movie. I’m not a big thriller fan, but this one really got me going. A good psychopath can take your mind off of anything. This was just what the doctor ordered.Thanks to NetGalley for the advance copy.

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is a perfect Psychological Thriller. The book is written in past and present tense and tells the story of Jack and Grace are the perfect couple and have a seemingly perfect life. Friends are fascinated by them, friends envy them and life is good. What friends don't know is what goes on behind closed doors is never what it seems.Jack is a master manipulator and psychopath but Jack, as smart and charming as he is makes one small mistake with his perfect plan. A mistake that Jack never suspected others would notice. Jack is so self assured and cunning that he never once believes his plan will fail.Grace is such a strong heroine and never once did she give up trying to get out of her situation with Jack, no matter how many games he played with her. Grace was always thinking of first. is Grace's beloved sister. She was the pawn in Jack's game and the one bright spot in Grace's life. Millie was away at boarding school but the plan was for her to come and live with Jack and Grace when she turned 18. All she wanted was that beautiful yellow bedroom that Jack promised her. Too bad Jack underestimated her intelligence.

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Its Live!!!Chilling and disturbingly brilliant, a story that gripped me right from the first chapter.. One of my favourite reads this year...... beautifully elegant, a fantastic cook and hostess to all their friends, a couple so in love. the perfect husband with his film star looks, a brilliant lawyer who fights for women and of course a devoted husband.But things are not what they seem.When Grace meets Jack he is everything she is looking for. Coming from a dysfunctional uncaring family, Jack is caring and supportive and is happy for Millie, Grace's younger sister to live with them once she finishes school. At last Grace believes they can be a real family.My thoughts....Its not often I'm left turning the pages with my mouth continually open but in this case I was throughout most of the book.It was nothing like I thought it would be, it thrilled me and kept me thinking....why? ...it hits you..The despair the hopelessness of it all.This is a fantastic psychological story, frightening but compelling at the same time. What really goes on behind the closed doors will leave you thinking about this story for a long time.**ARC provided by Netgalley in return for an honest review***

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Behind Closed Doors is a brilliantly tense and claustrophobic psychological thriller centred around domestic violence and controlling behaviour, it is an interesting, highly addictive take on its subject matter and is totally engrossing throughout.On the outside Grace and Jack have a perfect marriage. Picture a dinner party. Perfect food. Perfect conversation. A story well told of meeting, falling in love, getting married, planning a family. Two beautiful people in a beautiful home, with friends that envy them. A love story.Only you never see Grace without Jack. And when the laughter is over and the guests have gone home it is a very different tale.The author takes a bit of a different approach here to the other what I consider definitive novel on domestic violence (Elizabeth Haynes:Into The Darkest Corner which I urge you to read as well as this one if you have not already done so)- in that she throws the harsh realities of Grace's life at you immediately with no holding back - and from the moment you realise just what is going on behind the scenes,you are at turns horrified and fascinated. As Grace gets you from A to B in how she has ended up where she is and her frantic search for an out,you will barely be able to put it down.In Jack Ms Paris has created a truly scary monster of a man whose subtle manipulations will intrigue and terrify you. Grace is easy to get behind, she is caught in a web from which there seems to be no escape but manages to keep a sense of herself for the most part and as things roll towards their inevitably dark conclusion, the way the story twists in and around itself is extremely cleverly achieved.I really thought this was fantastic. Brilliantly written and targeted in its impact on the reader, this one will stay with me for a long time. Highly Recommended.Happy Reading Folks!

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I’m not sure if my expectations were hijacked by the hype or if some of the other thrillers/suspense novels I’ve read this year have set the bar really high, but either way, this didn’t exactly work for me. I’m not saying it was awful or poorly written, it just wasn’t anything I would consider special. For about the first 100 pages, I was all in. Sitting on the edge of my seat, excited to see how things were going to unfold with Grace and Jack. By all appearances they had the perfect marriage, but we all know looks can be deceiving. It was definitely an interesting, but eerie scenario. I couldn’t wrap my mind around how Grace was going to get herself out of the situation she was trapped in. While I thought there were a few opportunities that presented themselves, I could understand her trepidation and the need to protect her younger sister. Millie turned out to be one of my favorite things about the story. Was it just me or did she have way more guts than Grace? The story became stagnant and took on a bit of a repetitive feel. I kept waiting for something big to happen. Something to breathe some life back into this story. It was a lot of talk, but not much action. I don’t know what this says about me, but I was kind of disappointed that we never truly got to see what Jack was capable of. I felt like we were only given a small glimpse of his dark side.I will say, the author delivered with the ending. While slightly unbelievable, I would expect more of an investigation obviously, it made me like the story that much more. It was kind of clever the way Grace pulled it off. The fact that someone else knew what really happened, and how she figured it out, was an added bonus.While I can’t say I loved this one, I liked it enough to consider reading another book from this author.

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Grace Harrington thinks she's met her dream man when Jack Angel shows up at a park and entertains her young sister who has Down's Syndrome. Who she's really met is the devil with a beautiful veneer. It's only after she's married him that the mask comes off and her life becomes a living nightmare. I became more incensed with every page and found it as difficult to stop listening as it was to keep going. Grace was in quite the predicament and I kept hoping she'd find her way out of this and give Jack his due. There was a point, however, where things got repetitive but fortunately it shifted soon enough. Also, I had to suspend belief a couple of times but the gist of the story was well taken. The narrator delivered an excellent performance as she told this story with just the right distinctions. The pacing of the writing was a little slow but overall I enjoyed the book. The ending was my favorite as it seemed perfect for the circumstances. That's all I'll say without spoiling the experience for others. I'd definitely read another book by this author.

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It's live!After a massive book hangover review updated and upgraded ;-)Jack is a 40 year old, charming, handsome and a brilliant lawyer who never lost a case. Grace is a 32 year old elegant woman who used to be a buyer for Harrods. Their friends think Grace is a woman who has it all – the perfect house, the perfect husband, the perfect life. They have no children but very soon they are becoming Millie’s guardians, Grace’s sister, who is 17 and boards at a special school. As Jack says, it will add another dimension to their lives. I could have read this much quicker after all it’s not a long story. However, I have lost count of how many times I have to read the same sentence twice and as the words sank in my head I caught myself looking at the empty space in front of meWondering what I would have done in Grace’s situation.How to get out when you are trapped FOR REAL in a horrific nightmare.What is it with the psychos by the way? The web Jack created was a masterpiece. Clever Bastard!Ok, back to my rumblings … one can think: Just run! Run for your life!But you see… Grace was at a dead end. It wasn't that easy because the psycho had an Ace and it was not even hidden: Millie, sweet and innocent Millie who Jack used as a tool to get to Grace.The story is terrifying and creepy because we see approaching in a countdown the date Millie will be leaving the boarding school to move in with them. Grace to find a way to protect Millie from this monster.Are you with me yet? Nope? I guess not, after all you are not a psycho.I know...