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Valentina

By S.E. Lynes
Valentina by S.E. Lynes digital book - Fable

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Seriously I can not recommend it enough… From the end of the very first sentence I was entranced… will certainly make my top ten… I was gripped, I endured, I didn't have a clue and I survived it all. This book is something else.’ Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars

 

When city girl Shona moves with her partner Mikey and their baby to an idyllic cottage in rural Scotland, she believes that all that lies ahead for her family is happiness.

 

But with Mikey working long hours away from home, the frightening isolation of the Scottish countryside begins to get to Shona. She feels lonely and trapped.

 

That is, until she is rescued by a new friendship with the enchanting Valentina. Valentina enters Shona’s life like a whirlwind, bringing excitement and spontaneity to replace boredom and fear.

 

Now Shona has the perfect home, the perfect man, and the perfect new best friend – or does she?

 

As Shona’s fairytale life begins to unravel, the deep dark wood outside becomes the least of her fears...

 

From Amazon chart bestseller S.E. Lynes, Valentina is an unputdownable thriller with a twist that will take your breath away. Fans of Gone Girl, The Woman at the Window and The Wife Between Us will be gripped!

 

What readers are saying about S.E. Lynes:

 

'Wow, wow, wow... I absolutely devoured this book. An absolute must read.' Into the Reading Corner

 

‘Move over Gone Girl, you’ve got company on the top shelf.’ Read & Rated Book Reviews

 

'An intelligent psychological drama with a gasp-making twist.' Good Housekeeping – thriller of the month

 

‘I found myself completely consumed by this book, I was moved to tears … will suck you right up and spit you out at the other end as an emotional wreck … There are not enough stars or words strong enough to do this book justice’ Chapter In My Life, 5 stars

 

'Oh my! So many twists and turns in this book! I couldn’t stop reading just waiting to see what’s next! Then, oh my goodness, I didn’t see that coming! I literally couldn’t put it down... Exhilarating!' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars

 

‘I am struggling to put into words exactly how good this book is… downright chilling… I truly can't wait for her next one!! I have no doubt that this will be in my top reads of 2017! 5 MASSIVE stars.’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars

 

‘I didn't want to put it down and by 80% I was knocking it back like tequila. I was so engrossed in it during my lunch break today that I was 15 minutes late going back to work … 5 big fat stars from me, I would give it so many more if I could and I will be shouting its praise from the rooftops for a long time to come…

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Valentina Reviews

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“I am a huge fan of this authors later work, but there are a few early ones I need to read to complete my Lynes Bingo! So, as part of a few challenges for book club, I started with her debut. Shona leaves her city life behind to move to a remote cottage with her partner Mikey and baby daughter Isla in the hopes of giving her the best start in life away from the hustle and bustle. She is slightly concerned that it is too remote, especially with Mikey working away two weeks out of every four, but when she sees the cottage she falls in love with it and, as a journalist, when she is ready to work again she can work from anywhere, why not here? Add in finally making a local mum friend, she is confident she can make it work. But how long can she ignore the little niggle concerns she is having to try and nurture the country dream? This definitely didn't feel like a debut and the slow-burning tension and past-present unravelling of the story is excellent. With two great main characters, I highly recomended if you like a tense psychological drama.”
“The book was OK. Forgettable and cliched. There is no mystery, crazy twist or anything that would catch me off guard. It was actually boring most of the time. It offered nothing new and everything was predictable. And Valentina? Omg, what a terrible person! Like, I can't think of anything good to say about her character. Also, I didn't like the repetitive scenes and the mundane routines between the two women. I love S.E Lynes but this book didn't really work for me, I want something more.”

About S.E. Lynes

Formerly a BBC producer, S.E. Lynes turned to writing following the birth of her third child. After completing an MA in Creative Writing, she became a tutor at Richmond Adult Community College, where she taught creative writing for over ten years. She now combines writing, mentoring and lecturing. Her debut, Valentina, was published by Blackbird Digital Books in 2016. Her follow up, the dark and twisting bestseller Mother, was published by Bookouture in November 2017 and Susie has gone on to publish gripping psychological thrillers with them ever since.

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