A tale of manipulation, seduction, and the dark villains that walk among us. I’m being watched and lied to by those around me.I’m a ghost writer, scarred from my past, trying to move forward.I was on the path to success with my author career, until a negative spotlight was cast my way, and the best part of me vanished in one afternoon.I gave myself a fresh start and moved back home. Soon I found … fresh start and moved back home. Soon I found comfort shadowing the new detective for research on my next series. The perks of having family in law enforcement.
I had no clue I’d let my guard down just enough to let him in.
As we grew closer, so did the murder case we were chasing. Clues were stacking up, and all evidence pointed toward me as the next victim.
Can we spot the true villain in time? Or will the mastermind behind the truth of my past continue to walk free among us?
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I could not put this book down!!! The entire story line and plot was so creative. I really enjoyed the unique nature of this novel, it was unlike anything I’ve read lately! Even though the ”villain” was revealed early, it didn’t take away from the suspense or thrill of this book! I was on the edge of my seat just waiting for the chaos and drama that was sure to come.
Spencer’s entire back story was so captivating. It was both haunting and heartbreaking. Somehow she’d managed to come out on the other side of a profound tragedy with indisputable strength and drive. I was in awe of her through the entire book.
I absolutely loved both main characters. They were sturdy on their own as individuals but so in sync as a couple! I couldn’t get enough of their chemistry! I loved that they found each other during the most inopportune time but managed to still make it work. They understood and accepted each other on a level that no one else could.
That ending… I’ll add more to my review about that after release. I have thoughts upon thoughts!
When you think you have figured out his story J.L.Drake throws you for another ride. Loved this story from the very beginning and even more when I got to the end. She takes you to another world and keeps you guessing the whole time. This is definitely a must read and you won’t be disappointed. So grab a glass of wine and a box of tissues and check this book out.
This book went straight to my number one! J.L. Drake is an amazing and phenomenal writer! If you haven’t read her other stories buckle up and take that ride
If you like romantic suspense, then this book is a must read for you. I love the world the author built and the character development was amazing.
This is a multiple POV with twists you won’t see coming no matter how deeply you look. I truly enjoyed this book and will read it over and over again.
Great book. Would never have guessed the twist at the end!!
And yet another book by J.L Drake that has knocked my socks off!!!
This book is a work of art! Truely something I could not put down.
Being one of many books by this author, that I have devoured like Thanksgiving dinner, this has got to be one of the ones that left me gasping for air at the end the most!!
Spencer, a writer that moves back to Syracuse after her parents untimely death, gets involved as a ghost writer for someone that need a series written graphically and quickly, soon find herself researching at the local police department. There she meets Blake the hunky, sexy detective from NYC. Soon they find themselves tangled into a web of murder and mystery and they have to work together to figure it out before the killer strikes again, finishing his job.
The ending literally had me hyperventilating and I had to instantly Snapchat my friend to show her the shock after finishing this book!!
Bravo on another book phenomenally written!!
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Speechless, Mind Blown, All around AMAZING!!!
There is no doubt in my mind that you need to One-Click. The dark twisted suspense leaves you guessing what’s next. I absolutely could not put it down then when I finished reading it, I was like, what the H*** did I just read?(in a good way=book hangover) And the ending, not a cliffhanger like J.L. Drakes teases us with but could be for future series!
Dark, Murder Mystery, Suspense, Smoking Hot Chemistry and Love! This has a little bit of everything that you won’t want to stop reading. I won’t tell you any details about the book but I will share one of my favorite lines!!!
“I’m in my late thirties, I’m a night owl, and my life revolves around murders and killers. I love my job but I love you more”
I one-clicked this without reading what it was about knowing J.L. Drake will not disappoint. If you like trying to figure out who and how then this is the perfect book for you!
It’s no secret that I am a HUGE fan of J.L. Drake and when I saw that this book was coming, I knew I would have to read it. I didn’t get the opportunity to review it the first time I read it back in May when it released… BUT that just meant I got to go back and re-read it!
J.L. Drake takes you on a journey of mystery, murder, intrigue, romance, steam, and so many twists and turns that you have no choice but to keep turning the page to find out what is going on! She immerses you in this world with Blake and Spencer and the minute you step into it, there is no turning back. You are in for the ride of your life, and when it is all said and done and you read the final words on the page, you are struck down and needing to go back and read it all again.
Blake and Spencer are fire! These two characters jumped off the pages and became real people. I watched their story unfold page by page as though they were on a big screen at the theater and I was watching it all come to life right in front of me. The attention to detail and immaculate imagery only heightens each and every page of this mystery, making you want to be in there with them.
If you haven’t read any of Jodi’s work yet, this is one you should definitely read. It will hook you in, and even when it is all said and done… you won’t be able to let it go. This book will haunt you.
Five stars for this thrilling mystery romantic suspense that will keep you invested with every single turn of the page.
First things first, if you’ve never read a book by J.L. Drake, you need to rectify that right away. She is an artist, brilliant with words and her books are EPIC. Okay, now that I’ve gotten THAT out of the way, let’s talk about her latest masterpiece, Behind My Words.
Where can I even begin!? I mean, WOW. What did I just finish reading!!? In true J.L. Drake fashion, just when you think you have something at least somewhat figured out, she pulls the rug right from under your feet and proves that you, in fact, had no idea what was about to happen.
Spencer had a traumatic past, one that opened the door to everything that happened in this book. Now, she had a successful, yet secret, career as a ghostwriter that had her working with the police department. She’d go on ride-a-longs and take notes which would help her write her crime novels. This led her to meet Detective Hot Pants a.k.a Blake who was new to town. The current, ongoing murders had them on edge, to say the least, but led them to get to know each other better.
As things evolved, they got more and more complicated and wow, I could not turn the pages fast enough. I needed answers and more so, I could not wait to find out how all the pieces would fall into place. And guys, THAT ENDING? I did NOT see that coming AT ALL. Mad props to Ms. Drake. Wow! As I said, she’s an artist and this book was a masterpiece.
What a mesmerizing and addictive story! Behind My Words is a five-star read I highly recommend you devour.
OMG!!! This book was so AMAZING!!! What a mind warp! J.L. Drake is so good at twisting everything up and blowing your mind. That ending was not expected whatsoever and I about screamed and embarrassed myself in front of people lol!! This is one of the best books I’ve read this year! I’ll be diving into her other books ASAP!
As usual with this authors books, there were many twists and turns in this exciting, latest, story she has written.
We meet the main character, Spencer, who is still recovering from a traumatic event from a few years back; throw in Will, her useless user self-entitled drug-addicted thief of a brother; then include Blake, an extremely handsome policeman – and the story excitingly flows. Loved the deep dark holes we go down and the truths exposed, you never see coming!
J.L. Drake did it again
Keeps you guessing!
She’s done it again! The thrilling suspense that is JL Drake is highlighted in this new book! The twists and turns and different perspectives keep you reading, needing to know but hoping it doesn’t end at the same time. There is a very distinct Darkness vibe but all in this whole new world of characters that we can fall in love with.
What do you get when JL Drake writes a book?? You get a FANTASTIC book!
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Overall Rating: Five, I will never wear high heels again, stars
Kindle Unlimited: No
Standalone: Yes
Steam: 3, it had some lovin’ flames
Violence: Well folks there is a serial killer in this book…sooooo
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This book starts off with a bang. A gunshot that is! Many gunshots to be exact. Ms. Drake brings us to a beautiful cabin in the woods, and then bam, she wrecks havoc on our hearts! This is where the story begins…
As you read, you will think you have it all figured out…you don’t, trust me you don’t. Spencer is recovering from a break up and has decided to go live in her parents cabin in the woods. So many memories both good and bad but she needs to get away and the cabin is the best place for her to find herself again.
At one point, Spencer was on top of the world, she had a great family, was a best selling writer and was going places! That is until her brother started causing issues and her family was violently murdered. Now she shy’s away from the public eye and ghost writes. She still gets to fulfill her love of writing without the bs that goes with it. Imagine her excitement when she gets a job ghostwriting for an anonymous author who wants a romantic suspense/murder mystery book written! That’s right up her alley!
In order to get some background on law enforcement procedures, she teams up with Blake to learn how police investigate. Blake is a hot, single cop that has recently relocated to get away himself. Imagine his surprise when his first case turns out to be a serial killer. Now, Blake and Spencer are chasing down a serial killer and things are also heating up between them.
This story has twists, turns, surprises and holy shit moments. I think Ms. Drake took me down a rabbit hole more times than I can count and every time I thought I had it all figured out….Ms. Drake threw me for another loop. Rabbit holes and loops…
For those of you that know me. Ms. Drake is one of my five unicorn author’s. She truly can’t write a bad book and everything she writes is magical! This book was no different. This was original, fast paced, edge of your seat goodness that will keep you reading until you get to the end. And don’t even get me started on that ending…. WTH?
So once again, Ms. Drake get’s all my recommendations and I can’t wait for her next book! Don’t delay and start reading this today!!!
“Sometimes happiness simply isn’t in the stars.”
This book blew my mind. I’m pretty good at figuring things out and was for sure I had every question answered but man was I wrong!!! Spencer is amazing, Blake is a man I would want in my corner (and other places as well), I even caught feelings for the killer. Behind My Words is mysterious, suspenseful and filled with undeniable chemistry. The ending was never even on my radar!!! Highly recommend!!
“He completely took me over mind, body, and heart. I was his.”
Behind My Words by J.L. Drake
5 STARS
Behind My Words by J.L. Drake was my first read from author J.L. Drake, and although it’s not my usual cup of tea, I loved it.
It was a romantic suspense story, full of twist and turns, and with an ending that you don’t even imagine.
The characters were strong, the plot and the story were amazing.
WHOA! Such a great read! Original and captivating. Brilliant story telling! Gah… that ending. I want more!
I loved J.L. Drake’s Broken and Darkness series, so I was really excited to read this latest release. Not many authors can mix romance and suspense like J.L. Drake does. Her stories are perfect for fans of authors such as James Patterson, Patricia Cornwell, and Lisa Gardner that want a bit more heat in the storyline.
From the very first page, I was hooked! This story kept me on the edge of my seat and was quite a page turner. I loved Blake, but what I love more, is that Drake’s stories are not just about how hot the hero is, but more about their strength of character. That being said, Blake was delicious!
I was not expecting that ending! It left me flipping through pages looking for more. What a way to leave the reader! I don’t know what’s next from Drake, but I can’t wait to read it!
Review by Lys
4.5 Stars!
I’ve been meaning to pick up Ms.Drake’s work for the longest time now. The synopsis for this book piqued my curiosity and I knew I wanted it to be the first one I read. This story pulled me in from the start and kept me glued to my kindle until the very end! I loved it so much!
Spencer and Blake’s journey consumed my thoughts from beginning to end! I really connected with both of them. This was a one of a kind story that I could picture it all so clearly and I couldn’t put it down! I went through so many emotions throughout reading and that made me love it even more.
I wasn’t sure what all was going to happen and I really enjoyed how it kept me on the edge of my seat! From how it made my heart race to the way the outside world faded away while reading, Behind My Words left the best kind of mark on my book loving heart!
With Behind My Words, Ms.Drake has created one of the most unique and addictive books I’ve ever read! This is definitely a top read of 2020 for me! I can’t wait to read more of her books in the future!
*I volunteered to read and review a copy of this book from Wildfire Marketing Solutions / the author*
Holy smokes! What a great book! This book had me on the edge of my seat from the start to finish. I seriously couldn’t put it down. And it was a unique story. Starting with three different points of view. The heroine, hero, and the killer. I always like when we get to see into the mind of the bad guy. Makes the story so much more interesting. Even with having all the point of views this story still shocked me. It seriously blew me. It had everything: drama, suspense, action, mystery, romance, so much heart… This is my first read from this author and it has me wanting more! I am not giving details of the story for a reason. I refuse to ruin any part of it. You’ll thank me. All I’ll say is read this book! It starts off pulling you in right away and you won’t be able to put it down until you find out the truth. Get ready murder mystery fans. You won’t expect what’s coming.
°* I have no words, other than EPIC! *°
Holy, holy, holy crap. I am sitting gobsmacked and wondering if I’d read the end right. I had, because I read it twice and I’m still gobsmacked and shocked to go along with it.
I’ve long loved my murder suspense TV programs. Taggart, Dalziel & Pascoe, Final Witness, you name it. And I loved this book just as much. It started with a series of random and unrelated incidents, where I was note-taking like a demon, because I wanted to try and work out what was going on. Did I suspect the person truly responsible???? No chance.
This is my first read from Author JL Drake, and you can tell that I absolutely loved it. The character of Spencer Peters was superbly written. As the former award-winning darling of the romantic suspense world, whose life was turned into a nightmare through a series of events that culminated in the murder of her parents, she’s now a tenacious ghost writer and still, she can’t seem to secrete herself away from the evil from life.
New to town and former S.W.A.T. member is the handsome and jaded Detective Blake Daniels. The chemistry between the author who writes about murders, and the detective who investigates them has me sighing in raptures along with Spencer’s beaver loving neighbours who provide the laughs that are needed to lighten the oft sombre mood of the book. I was hooked, and my note taking was forgotten in my enthusiastic quest for answers at the end, but nothing, nothing could have prepared me for that last line. That final clue…sheeee-it!!! I have no other words for it than EPIC!! Definitely out of left field!
5 Stars JL Drake. Yep.
WOAH WHAT DID I JUST READ!?!? I’m truly mind-blown by this story! In the beginning of reading this I was a little confused because of all the different moving parts and POVs, but once I realized what was going on and how this story was being told, I became OBSESSED with trying to find out who the killer was and how the murders intertwined together. In the midst of all the killings, we get the romance story of Spencer and Blake, and I loved their dynamic of their banter and teamwork. Without giving anything away from this story, I was THROWN by who was behind the murders, especially since ultimately it wasn’t necessarily the killer, although they had a hand in how excessive and large the murders got. I was extremely into this book and was kept in the edge of my seat trying to figure out all the moving parts. This was my first book from this author but most definitely won’t be my last!
I voluntarily read and reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book.