The One Night Stand - Carissa Ann Lynch

The One Night Stand

By Carissa Ann Lynch

  • Release Date: 2020-03-06
  • Genre: Mysteries & Thrillers
Score: 3.5
3.5
From 55 Ratings

Description

FROM THE USA TODAY BESTSELLING-AUTHOR OF LIKE, FOLLOW, KILL AND WITHOUT A TRACE!

A night she won’t forget…

When single mum Ivy wakes up to a complete stranger lying next to her, she knows her one-night stand hook-ups have to stop. The encounters mean nothing to Ivy, but for just a short time, they make her forget her own terrible life.

A murder she can’t remember

But then Ivy discovers the stranger in her bed has been stabbed to death, and she is covered in his blood…except Ivy has no recollection of bringing this man home. Could she have killed him?

As she tries to piece together what happened last night, Ivy’s own past returns to haunt her. And secrets can’t stay hidden forever…

Reviews

‘Wow what a ride this book was!!’ Misty, Netgalley reviewer

‘Loved it very much, fast paced and unexpected!’ K, Netgalley reviewer

‘GO GET THIS BOOK!!!! This one was a definite page turner for me. The characters were developed perfectly and the plot just got more twisted page after page!’ Cheyenne, Netgalley reviewer

‘Reminiscent of Gillian Flynn’s Sharp Objects, MY SISTER IS MISSING is a beautifully haunting story that dives beneath the surface and tackles tough issues, all while weaving together a compelling tale of the disappearance of a loved one and returning home to face one’s demons’ Christina Kaye, award-winning author of PRESUMED DEAD

‘A craftsman of the novel world. This book is a fine example of why reading is the perfect form of escapism. Edge of your seat thriller action’ 5* Karen, Netgalley reviewer

‘Had me on the edge of my seat’ 5* Tracy, Netgalley reviewer

‘The most gripping novel with the perfect amount of mystery and thrill…the ending is great!’ 5* Cloud of Thoughts Blog

‘A well-written, fast-paced thriller that is packed full of twists and turns, mystery and suspense. I was hooked from the very first page … Worth far more than five stars’ Nicki’s Life of Crime Blog

‘Takes a heavily used plot line and puts a fresh spin on it’ Rosemary, Netgalley reviewer

About the author

Carissa Ann Lynch is a USA Today bestselling author. She resides in Floyds Knobs, Indiana with her husband, children, and collection of books. She’s always loved to read and never considered herself a “writer” until a few years ago when she couldn’t find a book to read and decided to try writing her own story. With a background in psychology, she’s always been a little obsessed with the darker areas of the mind and social problems.

Reviews

  • One Night... Murder?!

    4
    By MrsM22
    Single moms are allowed to have one-night stands. Even drunken ones that you can't quite remember, as long as it's not your night with the kiddo... right? Carissa Ann Lynch brings about an enticing fresh take on one night stands, especially the ones you can't remember! Right from the get-go, you're thrown into Ivy's thoughts waking up from an unmemorable one night stand only to find out there's a stranger's dead body in her bed! Aside from wondering who, what and why Ivy knows she must keep the dead guy under the sheets on the down-low to protect her teenage daughter. The One Night Stand was enthralling from start to near finish! I reveled in the mystery as I tried to form my own opinions on whether or not I thought Ivy could've actually murdered her bedmate! Aiding in that suspense was the dual timeline narratives giving the reader a glimpse of the past and present in multiple staggering styles. I found Ivy's character quite realistic in many ways, from the way she always tried to put her child first to the way she handled her friends and lack of intimate connections - after all, we're only human, and we all have needs. The ending was the only real downside for me. Exciting, yes. BUT it just felt a bit too easy of an out; I was expecting a little more, something different, out of it, but overall, I quite enjoyed the buildup and the connecting storylines. I would highly recommend this book to anyone looking for a quick thrill of a read! Thank you to NetGalley, the publishers from HarperCollins UK, One More Chapter Books, and the author Carissa Ann Lynch for providing me with a complimentary copy of this title in exchange for an honest review.