Invite Me In Book Review

Invite Me In is a book that had been sitting on my TBR since the end of May and I have no idea why I waited so long to read this one. The author tells an intriguing story about how easy it is to let people into your life without knowing too much about them. How the right attention and a few good excuses can blind you to someone else’s motives and how easily that decision can turn out to be life-altering.

This was my first encounter with Emma Curtis’s writing. She unravels her story piece by piece while she leaves you wondering about the various characters and why they do the things they do. In this book the author lets the reader believe they can predict the ending, keeping you comfortable and then suddenly turning the tables. I loved how cleverly this book is plotted.

Eliza is unhappy in her marriage, but her abusive husband knows exactly how to keep her in line and prevent her from even considering the idea of leaving him. When Eliza unexpectedly meets Dan, she discovers she is attracted to this handsome man. He allows her to feel alive again, but is she prepared to risk her family to have an affair with this man?

When Dan finds ways to become a part of her life, she is flattered until he appears to be having a relationship with her au pair. Eliza does not trust Dan. Has she allowed him to get too close to her family? Who can she trust? When things start falling apart and old secrets are brought to light Eliza finds herself isolated and confused with no idea who to trust.

This thriller packs a punch. The story starts easily and for the first half of the book you are waiting for something to happen – you know things are going to go wrong but you cannot predict what it is going to be. When the action starts, you feel as if your world is turned upside down right along with Eliza. This book has a brilliant ending, and you will not want to put it down before you reach the very last page.

Martin Curran is a strong successful man; despite his accident, he has managed to make a success of his life. Initially, you are drawn to this strong character, but as the story unfolds you soon discover that he is not quite what he seems, and you start disliking him intensely. Dan Jones keeps you guessing, is he in love with Eliza? Or is there more to the man? The author did a fantastic job with this guy, you are drawn to him and rooting for him even while his actions do not exactly add up.

The author created a masterpiece with Eliza. She is an abused wife, she discovers her attraction for Dan, but she never quite gives herself over to it. She has a bad past and she has ended in a bad relationship and just when you are convinced that she is too weak to stand up for herself she surprises you. I loved this character.

Invite Me In is a marvellous read, the characters are beautifully drawn and the storyline keeps you guessing. I had so much fun reading this book. I cannot wait to get my hands on more books by this author.

Mystery and thriller fans prepare yourselves for a treat, this book is exactly what you are looking for. Invite Me In will keep you entertained as your turn the pages.