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Behind Closed Doors : A Novel (Paperback)

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4.4 out of 5stars
(10 reviews)

Most helpful positive review

5.00 out of 5 stars review
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07/09/2021
This story is now on my favourites…
This story is now on my favourites list and one of my top 5 for 2017. A psychological thriller about abuse, this story was hard to listen to at points (I listen to audiobook editions, most often). I highly recommend this read and you'll find yourself cheering at the end!
hv2miracles

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3.00 out of 5 stars review
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07/09/2021
'Behind Closed Doors' is a story of…
'Behind Closed Doors' is a story of psychological suspense. Jack and Grace Angel's marriage is the envy of all who know them. He is handsome, wealthy and a successful lawyer specializing in domestic abuse cases. She is beautiful, kind and an accomplished artist. They appear to be devoted to eachother. The title of the book should tip you off to the fact that all is not well 'behind closed doors'. Their harrowing story is told alternating between their past and the present. Jack is a sadistic psychopath (not a spoiler - it's pretty much spelled out in the first few pages) with evil plans for Grace and Millie, her younger sister who has Down's Syndrome. This book was not always easy to read, particularly if the reader has experienced any form of abuse. Still, the author plays a good game of cat and mouse and draws out the story to a satisfactory conclusion. I would definitely put this one in the category of 'beach book' - a fast, exciting read that does not demand too much of the reader.
EvelynBernard
  • 4.00 out of 5 stars review
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    02/21/2022
    I love psychological thrillers, and…
    I love psychological thrillers, and this one did not disappoint. It was horrifying to realize the struggle that was going on in this book. Jack Angel looks to be the perfect husband, but it was all a lie.
    rmarcin
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
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    02/10/2022
    Note: I received an advanced copy of…
    Note: I received an advanced copy of Behind Closed Doors from the publisher. I am a huge fan of suspense genre books, so I was excited to start reading this book. For me the true telling that a book will be good in my opinion is if it can grab my interest from the beginning, and I am happy to say that this one did. I was so enthralled that once I really started reading it, I finished it the same day and it did not disappoint. I will definitely recommend this book to my friends and I will be adding B.A. Paris to my list of authors to read.
    EZRider19
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
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    01/26/2022
    This book was great! I kept reading…
    This book was great! I kept reading because I wanted to know the how more than the why. This book keep you on your toes and you find yourself rooting for Grace. The writing style was perfect for this type of book. I read it in one weekend!
    tellen81
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
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    10/04/2021
    Awesome and realistic. The story…
    Awesome and realistic. The story line was written from two time periods (past and present) that eventually meet up at the climax. The characters and storyline were engaging from the first page. I could hardly put it down; although I did several times to try to gather my thoughts because I was so taken aback.
    1forthebooks
  • 4.00 out of 5 stars review
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    07/09/2021
    I was thinking this was a case of the…
    I was thinking this was a case of the controlling, abusive husband so when I found out what kind of guy he really was, I was shocked. This story does well with the suspense. As I got closer and closer to the end, I wasn't sure how she was going to figure a way out. He always seemed to be at least one step ahead. Both characters are intelligent with the head games. I definitely recommend this to readers that like a bit of psycho in their thriller.
    ToniFGMAMTC
  • 4.00 out of 5 stars review
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    07/09/2021
    Darkly Evil Hate is said to be a…
    Darkly Evil Hate is said to be a strong word but sometimes it is the only word that fits. It has been a long time since I have felt such intense emotion towards a character in a book. The author did a great job evoking some seriously strong emotions. Fear, hatred and despair filled the pages. This is a short read that fully engages the reader.
    bostonterrio
  • 3.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    07/09/2021
    'Behind Closed Doors' is a story of…
    'Behind Closed Doors' is a story of psychological suspense. Jack and Grace Angel's marriage is the envy of all who know them. He is handsome, wealthy and a successful lawyer specializing in domestic abuse cases. She is beautiful, kind and an accomplished artist. They appear to be devoted to eachother. The title of the book should tip you off to the fact that all is not well 'behind closed doors'. Their harrowing story is told alternating between their past and the present. Jack is a sadistic psychopath (not a spoiler - it's pretty much spelled out in the first few pages) with evil plans for Grace and Millie, her younger sister who has Down's Syndrome. This book was not always easy to read, particularly if the reader has experienced any form of abuse. Still, the author plays a good game of cat and mouse and draws out the story to a satisfactory conclusion. I would definitely put this one in the category of 'beach book' - a fast, exciting read that does not demand too much of the reader.
    EvelynBernard
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    07/09/2021
    This story is now on my favourites…
    This story is now on my favourites list and one of my top 5 for 2017. A psychological thriller about abuse, this story was hard to listen to at points (I listen to audiobook editions, most often). I highly recommend this read and you'll find yourself cheering at the end!
    hv2miracles
  • 4.00 out of 5 stars review
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    07/08/2021
    I had a good time reading Behind…
    I had a good time reading Behind Closed Doors. Until about 80% in, that is. Then the BS factor jumped and I had a tougher time staying immersed in the story. The very ending, though, helped me feel better about the book again. I walked away feeling mostly good about the experience and still looking forward to reading the author's next book. I'd go 3.5 if I could. I'm rounding up.
    amcheri
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
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    07/08/2021
    Meet Jack and Grace Angel, they're…
    Meet Jack and Grace Angel, they're the perfect couple. Jack has good looks and wealth. Grace has poise and sophistication. They're the picture of perfection as an inseparable newlywed couple. Just how perfect are things when no one is looking? Why is it that Grace is never seen without Jack? Why can't Grace answer the phone? How does Grace manage to keep so thin despite creating elaborate meals for their dinner guests? What's the story behind the bars on the bedroom window? Grace dotes on her sister Millie who has Down Syndrome. She is instantly swept off her feet by Jack when they meet one day in the park and he dances with Millie. Over the course of the next few months Grace is caught up in a whirlwind love affair with Jack that results in their engagement. On the day of their wedding tragedy strikes, when Millie is injured. Ever the perfectionist, Jack insists that the show must go on and the two are wed. Preparing to jet set for a romantic honeymoon in Thailand, Grace is suddenly confronted with the reality that Jack isn't who he seems. Just who did she marry? I have been meaning to pick up this stunning novel since last year, but because of my love of paperbacks over hardcover, I held off until recently. I wish I would have found Book Depository sooner and never waited! BEHIND CLOSED DOORS is the perfect fast-paced, chilling thriller. The narrative presented by Grace is revealed in fluctuations from present to past that reveal her all too terrifying reality. Jack is the character you hate from the bottom of your heart as you scream for Grace to find a solution to her horrifying reality. This novel encompasses everything that makes a thriller irresistible – a devastating situation mixed with characters who draw you in to a story that you'll race through to find the answers. B.A. Paris creates a rollercoaster psychological thriller in BEHIND CLOSED DOORS that is guaranteed to keep the reader on the edge of their seat!
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