Not What She Seems (Romantic Suspense, Mystery) [NOOK Book]

Good short story

This was a good book for the price. However, I like to open all the books on my nook so I can see how long they are. This one said 4885 pages and when I turned pages, it turned 250-300 at a time. I have no idea how many actual pages there are. Wonder if that can be fixed.

4 out of 5 people found this review helpful.

Victorine truly has a victory with this sweet romance/suspense story!

Storyline: It started off really well and grabbed my attention right away; at times it was difficult to put down and I nearly missed my bus stop a couple of times on the way to work. (This would have definitely been no bueno because I am not a morning person and having to do any extra walking in the morning is not my idea of fun!)

The story is easy to follow and there are enough twists and turns to keep the reader guessing. At the end, Victorine made it obvious what is really going on and, like any movie where the audience is supposed to figure it our before the main characters; the type of thing that makes the reader or viewer want to shake the characters and tell them what's happening!

The ending was very nicely done and didn't leave you wondering what happened to this or that character. Except, well, I wish it would have maybe been a tad bit longer just so that we could know how the wedding went.

Grammar/Spelling: I noticed some minor grammatical errors and formatting issues. Though, I feel that neither of these took away from the overall enjoyment of Emily and Steven's story. I have a feeling that the formatting issues are mainly due the literal format of the Kindle itself.

Character Development: The characters were described in depth and given clear definition with stand alone personalities. They all seemed like people I have known throughout my life. (Well, I haven't known that many billionaires, but I can at least say I've known some decent folks like Steven.)

Emily is a beautiful, sincere woman and has done everything she could to keep her son safe. Richard also has moments of likeability and even seems to care a great deal for Emily. I also loved Rose's attempts at match-making and her love for her stubborn husband is sweet; as is his mother's interest in his love life and general happiness. Her character was very well developed and believable.

Writing Style: I did have some issues with the lengths of the sentences. I understand that a short, choppy sentence is necessary and, at times, truly helps emphasize the urgency of certain aspects of the characters' situations and story. But, I felt that there were many occasions when the sentences could have been combined for a much smoother reading experience.

Also, there were a few instances when it seemed as if the narrative leaned more towards a running inner-monologue. I thought that the differences in Steven's outlook on the situation and Emily's take on the same situation were executed wonderfully. I just felt, at times, that it was difficult to understand whose perception we were reading.

Continuity: I did not notice any issues with continuity.

Overall Rating: 4+

Overall, I loved the story of two people running from either their past or daily life, only to have both of their lives come screeching to the forefront of everyone's life. I would give this book a solid 4.5 star rating and recommend it to anyone. I know exactly what Victorine meant by a "sweet romance" and hope that this genre really takes off!

4 out of 4 people found this review helpful.

good untill the end

Enjoyed reading this book - untill the last 10 pages. It is as if she runs out of paper and or time and the whole story has to end right now. There is even on main person they bring in towards the end of the book that they just kind of leave walking down the hallway - you don't know what happens to him even though the ending certainly effects him. Very dissappointed in the chopped off end.

2 out of 2 people found this review helpful.

Great book

I really enjoyed this as one of my first five ebooks to have downloaded. I was looking for new authors who are edgy and have something new to offer. This book delivered in that it is a good read and very enjoyable plot.

2 out of 3 people found this review helpful.

An Enjoyable Read

"Not What She Seems," tells the story of Emily, a small-town girl on the run (I won't give away any spoilers) with her son and best friend from high school. It tells the story of Steven, a high-profile New Yorker who, after an accidental encounter with her, becomes entangled in her complicated life. This was a sweet, romantic tale. The story line was captivating. I can't wait to read more from this author.

2 out of 2 people found this review helpful.

great reading!

this was a great read keeps you reading

WOW

I have not finished tis book yet but i am almost done. It is AMAZING it has everything inside of it, light romance, suspense, murder, great story plot. It is just wonderful and just the perfect length at 607 pages on the nook. I got it yesterday and could not put it down. I would reccomend this book for all ages and readers who like little twists here and there.

Great Book!

This is the first book that I have read by Victorine Lieske. Once I started the book, it didn't take long for me to finish. At times during the story, the suspense would get to me and I would have to put it down, to realize that I picked it back up a few minutes later to keep reading. This book kept me interested from beginning to end. I quickly became invested in the characters and did not want the book to end. I would definitely recommend this book if you like a love story with a few twists :)

Aweswome Story!!!!!!!!!!

This was a very good story. I enjoy reading romance without all of the graphic sex scenes. This story kept my attention all the way through. I would highly reccomend this book. I can almost always guess who the killer is before the end yet this one fooled me. I enjoyed the surprise.

A great read

I loved this book! There were alot of twists and turns--found myself thinking of the book during the day,just wondering what would be next.

Absolutely loved it!

So many plot turns, interesting characters, and an unexpected villan hiding among the league of possible suspects! Well written and something new happening every minute. Add to that a fairy-tale worth ending and you have magic.

0 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

Quick read

Great book! Kept me in suspense and I could not put it down

Good read!

I liked this story. It was well written, but I wished there was a better ending.

Great story and a quick read!

This is a fun, quick read and I really enjoyed it! Won't go into plot/character information since there are already so many reviews out there. But this is a great read. If you are debating whether to buy it - do it!

Recommend

One of the best reads in a long time. I would rate this book right along with James Patterson. I couldn't put it down. Hope Victorine continues to write.

Recommend

I couldn't put it down. She should write more.

Quick read!!

Good book read it it two days! And yes it did end abruptly but great whodunit and romance!

Dear people who wrote reveiws... yu kept saying this book was wortth more than $0.99 sooo now they raised the price.. gee thanks.. -.- but yea., it is really good

Harlequin ending on nora roberts type mystery

Good read. Ending was abrupt, who did it a complete shock. But from there on the author seemed to run out of steam and so did the story. Ended with a whimpy sigh. A harlequin romance ending on a nora roberts type mystery.

Great Suspense

You won't be able to put it down, till you find out who the killer is. Great suspense and love story. The author is able to keep you at the edge of your seat.