Kindle Edition, 294 pages
Published October 21st 2019
Source: I received a complimentary copy. All opinions expressed are my own and were voluntarily given.
While Eva Morland waits for her first-ever blind date to arrive, she meets Grant Tilney. Not only does flirting come easily with Grant, he also shares her appreciation for black-and-white movies and vintage diners. After he leaves, she notices that he left his phone behind. Setting out to find his office and return the phone, she knocks on a warehouse door. The man who answers mistakes Eva for a government spy, who’s come to investigate his crime ring. He and his partner force Eva into a car and drive her to a secluded trailer in the country.
Eva’s kidnapping sets her down a path of suspense and romance, as she uses all her wits to escape from the bad guys and prove her true identity. Grant comes to her rescue, hiding her in the cab of his semi-truck, but it seems that the criminals are always a step ahead.
Grant is the only one who believes Eva, but as they journey North, Eva starts to question Grant’s identity and motives. She must discover for herself if Grant is one of the good guys or bad guys. Only then will she know whether he’s worth the risk of her own life.
Fans of Hitchcock and Jane Austen will enjoy this modern mash-up of North by Northwest with Northanger Abbey.
Eva’s kidnapping sets her down a path of suspense and romance, as she uses all her wits to escape from the bad guys and prove her true identity. Grant comes to her rescue, hiding her in the cab of his semi-truck, but it seems that the criminals are always a step ahead.
Grant is the only one who believes Eva, but as they journey North, Eva starts to question Grant’s identity and motives. She must discover for herself if Grant is one of the good guys or bad guys. Only then will she know whether he’s worth the risk of her own life.
Fans of Hitchcock and Jane Austen will enjoy this modern mash-up of North by Northwest with Northanger Abbey.
My Review: 3.5 Stars
I'm a fan of Hitchcock and Jane Austen and I adore mash-ups, so this story was a no-brainer read for me and guess what? I enjoyed every zany, lighthearted, suspenseful twist and turn, even when I had no idea what was up or down, or who I should trust. The story was almost unbelievable at times, yet I was intrigued and had to keep reading to discover all the secrets hidden within these pages and I must admit, I was taken by surprise at times.
Eva reminded me of my puppy--super smart and sweet at times, but completely ignorant and unaware at other times. Her heart was in the right place, but sometimes she really made me cringe. Grant is an enigma and while I liked him, I never felt an emotional connection between this couple, as the chemistry seemed stuck in the friend zone or acquaintance field. If you can set that aside, you'll be in for an adventurous treat that was entertaining and twisty.
Content: very mild romance; mild elements of danger/violence/intrigue
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