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Should Have Known Better

By: A J McDine
Narrated by: Emma Powell
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The perfect boyfriend...or the perfect liar? Should Have Known Better is the tense new psychological thriller by A J McDine.

It’s the moment single-mum Kate has been dreading. With her only daughter, Chloe, about to leave home, she’s terrified by the prospect of an empty nest. That is until she meets charming lawyer Adam. He could be the perfect catch - if it wasn’t for his clingy son.

Because Ben has a crush on Chloe. A crush that is fast becoming an obsession. Flattered by the attention, Chloe is happy to string him along - for now at least. But Kate can see the danger signs, even if her daughter can't. And when Chloe’s life begins spiralling out of control, Kate must make a choice - trust her instincts or lose her daughter forever....

©2020 A J McDine (P)2021 W F Howes Psychological Suspense Thriller & Suspense Exciting

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"What an exceptional thriller!" (Gabi Rosetti)
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What a great story! I enjoyed and and didn’t want it to end. I recommend this and will now look to see if I can find any other books from this author.

Thoroughly Enjoyed This!

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brilliant story and really well told. I loved it and will be looking out for more from this author and narrator.

brilliant story and really well told

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Excellent read really enjoyed the twists and turns! The characters were well written and The story was exciting and interesting. Recommend this

Great story

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Had high hopes due to the other reviews but I found this very basic and obvious in terms of the plot. The ending is entirely unrealistic and as though the author got bored and had another engagement so it all gets wrapped up in a single chapter! The narration at the end is very poor but it’s listenable if you aren’t expecting a great plot and story.

Pretty basic and obvious

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I really enjoyed this book. I was always excited to listen to it. It kept me interested.

I really enjoyed this book

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This is a new Author for me and was free so thought I'd give it a whirl! Brilliant, well paced and well defined characters. I guessed who it was fairly early but it didn't detract from the story. Also great narrator. One to watch.

Great New Author

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One of the better free books on audible!!
Worth a read
Talks about creepy guys and a somewhat interesting mother-daughter relationship

Short and interesting characters

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Fantastic listen! gripping to the end!! highly recommend! listened to it within 48 hours, couldn't take my earphones out!

Couldn't stop listening!!

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When I began listening to this book I was very pleased at the form of writing used and the friendly narrative.
The writer introduced some potentially interesting characters and I hoped for. An interesting storyline with twists and turns and possible suspense.
However, this is where I was let down by a predictable plot and a ‘girls own’ storyline..
each possible problem was immediately solved and had the feel of a ‘gung ho and hockey sticks ‘ schoolgirls 1950s storybook.
The mother , grandfather and others were very old fashioned And needed an ‘ edge’ .
Each dilemma could have contained unexpected twists, real danger and not solved quite so quickly.
I wish this author well as my critique is designed to help her write a best selling book. As I noted her writing is excellent. It is interesting and accessible - just work on a darker plot with unexpected twists and turns. Readers like shocks and surprises not cosy outcomes. I wish you luck with future novels.

Good writing but predictable story

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Enjoyable read with good characters. It did get a bit predictable, who the perpetrator was and a little far-fetched at the end, but nevertheless I enjoyed it. The narrator was excellent.

Good story

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