One word BIZARRE!
I'm not sure what to say on this one other than I didn't truly enjoy it but know the hard work that might've been put into just getting it to print.
A massive fortune, a manuscript, and a body?
I'm not sure about this Tipp gal but she has some interesting issues that I'm not sure I'm the right one to address.
There's also this other dilemma with her husband Tommy and I don't know what to call it other than a 'vision or ghostly' one.
Good luck!
I'm off to read more alarming thrillers, lol...
Sisterly love or hate --either way -- it's quite the wild ride!
This one has so much invested action and suspense that's hard to walk away!
Threats, pregnancies, car accidents, deaths, and so much more.
How can anyone make any sense of it all this mega drama...
Ahhh, that's the goodness of a great thriller!
That ending, VIVIEN you rock my friend!
A great thriller for the taking here.
Thank you to Vivien, the Publisher, Netgalley for this ARC in exchange for this honest review.
Back in my day we had JFK asking," What can I do for my country and not today's version of "What does my country owe me by virtue of my identity?
Talk about role reversal and the dilemma facing many Americans who wonder what this new flashy object in the W.H. is and how the heck he is in the highest office of the land.
Now, keep in mind the majority didn't put him there but he managed to win enough electorates to get himself in which begs the question how to stop the madness and vote them all out.
If you're looking for answers you won't find anything really revolting or shocking here because the news media or fake news and propaganda wheels churn quickly with instantaneous illusions of fantasy.
It's a world of smoke, fog, mirrors, gaslighting, brainwashing, projection, mirroring, intimidation, coercion, corruption, and more...
So, do yourself a favor -get involved, make the calls to your state rep's and keep pushing for change at whatever level you feel comfortable.
PS> VOTE!
I've fallen in love with bickering, hot mess romance, and non stop misery...Nope! Not yet!
I'm sorry but this isn't the romance, comedy, contemporary piece that I had hoped.
As a fan of this duo writing team, having read several other works, this for me was below the normal threshold of interest.
It was not appealing and the romance was a complete turn off with some sketchy language thrown in.
It's just not my thing but I do branch out from time to time to read other genres as the constant thrillers get mundane.
Thank you for this ARC and remember variety is the spice of life.
Adrienne Martini ran for the District 12 seat on the Otsego County Board. And became one of the 14 delegates who collectively serve one rural American county, overseeing a budget of $130 million.
The importance of getting involved is not only important in government it's critical and vital to have diversity and women actively engaged and involved.
Whether, it's at a local or state or federal level -we all have a duty to perform and cannot waiver.
If we dislike the way our Country is being run we must not only voice our opinions but do so in a manner in which everyone can come aboard and join in a healthy and legal manner.
While the world is quite toxic it's also worth saving and we have to acknowledge that the majority is much like the minority.
The boundary lines are being drawn but are they fair and accurate?
Have you visited your local council meetings/hearings? Have you read the 'minutes'?
Have you gone door to door canvassing or volunteering for a cause?
If not this is your call to get out and vote and be the change you wish to see!
What a joy to see the ladies in white during the Presidential Address who stood firm and dignified.
We need much more of the same.
You cannot complain if you're not involved!
What more can one say other than to note- History repeats itself!
While the focus may have been on Nixon -Watergate-18 1/2 min tapes-Rose Mary Woods- it also was on Jill Wine Banks to bring the evidence.
She not only brought the evidence she questioned the actions of those involved and the legitimacy of their own truths.
While it's also worth noting at great pains to herself, her marriages, her personal life and beyond.
She may not have been lucky in love but she has been able to show the corruption, the scandal, the break in our Democracy for which our founding fathers instituted to protect our citizens.
It's not without noting that the feminist shines bright and that many of those both then and now who are exposing the crooks are all women!
The way it parallels to today and the cross roads of guilt and splendor are quite ironic yet it shows that still to today, "Nobody is above the law."
Our country has survived such troublesome toxicity in the past and will do so again, emerging victorious and triumphant but not before the wrath is upon us.
Narcissism is a personality trait disorder and is not behavioral with lasting consequences upon the subjects it effects.
Sadly, kids are in the cross hairs of a parent with such disorder making the burden upon these scapegoats and the 'golden child' more problematic.
It's a distinct grooming, a molding, a manipulation that's often so coy that many don't notice occurring behind closed doors.
An abuse so well hidden that many don't believe the targets of the abuse until long after the mask falls and the perp is exposed.
Many individuals w/o experience in these DSM manual traits think it's just a selfish, egotistical, moody individual and fail to recognize the smoke, fog, mirrors, and brainwashing that's occurring daily.
The abuse of all forms is horrendous including but not limited to physical, psychological, financial, verbal, emotional, religious, sexual, and so much more.
It's a matter of power and control much like what's witnessed with domestic violence and these 'warriors' become a former part of themselves lost in confusion and thought.
It's a 'fight or flight' experience within a daily 'walking on eggshells' always waiting for the worst to come and always looking over the shoulder.
The perp is often utilizing a former sense of self while seeking attention, adulation, and constant praise.
Staying loyal while living in fear under the umbrella of threats of retaliation and isolation is the norm.
Those who speak out may experience many debilitating health issues: headaches, nausea, teeth grinding ie. lock jaw, tremors, shakes, constant stress, paranoia, depression, anxiety, mood swings, etc.
It's the story of the bottomless black pit of nothing that requires a constant source of supply to the point of exhaustion.
Those who succumb will find themselves a shell of their former selves being alone, fearful, afraid of the unknown 'iceberg' references.
The only way to survive is to escape in safety using supportive measures under the guidance of legal authority.
Admitting there's a problem is the first step. Securing and enforcing boundaries and no contact is crucial.
The hoovering, the smear campaigns, the mirroring and projection is all soon to follow this destructive trail.
The past is only a precursor of what one may experience so always trust your gut and know your worth.
I pray for anyone who finds themselves in this type of 'hell' like the author and myself.
Especially when the toxicity stems from the family and upgrades to the spouses and or children.
The family in these cases are often seen in light of being secondary as the narc is always the primary focus.
Shifting the priorities to put oneself first is not only not selfish it's vital.
May god bless the thrivers, warriors, survivors.
As a scapegoat from a narc family who married/divorced the same --I pray you find peace, comfort, and are able to remove and rebuild!
One word BIZARRE!
