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Around The Bend: A Novel Kindle Edition

by Britney King (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.2 out of 5 stars 3,779 ratings

From the bestselling author of HER and The Social Affair comes a darkly immersive, emotionally gripping domestic thriller where deception is survival, truth is a weapon, and the cost of keeping secrets may be higher than anyone is willing to pay.

If you passed me on the street, you wouldn't look twice.

I have it all—the husband, the kids, the house on the hill. Hell, I even have the white picket fence. I am the American dream.

But here's the thing about dreams: they shatter.

Beneath the surface, my life is coming undone. One mistake—one decision I never should have made—has set off a chain reaction I can't stop.

I know how this looks. But you don't know the full story.

Because the thing about secrets is, the truth doesn't set you free—it buries you.

So, let's play a game. You decide what's real and what's not. You tell me if I deserve what's coming.

Around the Bend is a gripping, emotionally charged psychological thriller about the lies we tell, the choices that break us, and the truth that refuses to stay buried. Perfect for fans of Lisa Jewell, B.A. Paris, and twist-filled domestic thrillers that keep you questioning until the final page.


What readers are saying about Around the Bend:


★ ★ ★ ★ ★ "This book is a slow-burning psychological thriller that tightens around your throat like a noose. The way the author unravels this woman's life—one choice at a time—had me turning pages like my own sanity depended on it. If you love books that blur the line between guilt and innocence, deception and self-preservation,this one's for you." — Goodreads review

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ "What. A. Ride. I went from thinking, oh, I know exactly where this is going, to having my jaw hit the floor in the final chapters. Emotionally gripping, deeply unsettling, and absolutely binge-worthy. This is a Kindle Unlimited thriller that will hijack your day because you won't be able to stop reading." — Goodreads review

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ "Dark, haunting, and so unnervingly real. What I loved most about this book is how it makes you question your own judgment—who do you trust? Who's telling the truth? What happens when the world starts to see you as something you're not? The unraveling is brutal, beautiful, and oh-so-twisted." — Goodreads review

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ "This isn't just a thriller—it's a reckoning. I devoured every page, and when I hit the ending, I just sat there, stunned. The writing is sharp, the tension is absolutely suffocating, and the story is one that will stick with you long after you close the book. If you love twisty, emotional domestic thrillers that feel like watching a life implode in real time, don't skip this one." — Goodreads review

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ "The kind of book that pulls you in, wraps around you like a vice, and refuses to let go. If you love psychological suspense where every chapter peels back another layer of deception, Around the Bend will wreck you in the best way possible." — Goodreads review

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➜ Psychological thrillers where the perfect life is a perfect lie
➜ Unreliable narrators who make you question everything—even your own judgment
➜ Domestic suspense books where relationships unravel in shocking and devastating ways
➜ Fast-paced thrillers that pull you in from page one and refuse to let go
➜ Women on the edge—characters hiding something so dark, they barely recognize themselves
➜ Books with deep, dark secrets waiting to explode in ways you won't see coming
➜ Psychological thrillers that keep you hooked with twists you can't predict
➜ Stories like Behind Closed Doors and The Last Mrs. Parrish—where love, power, and manipulation collide

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00QJGGD46
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Hot Banana Press
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  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ December 16, 2014
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2.2 MB
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 274 pages
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Britney King lives Texas with her family, two literary dogs, one ridiculous cat, and a partridge in a pear tree.

When she’s not wrangling these characters, Britney crafts psychological, domestic, and romantic thrillers that dive deep into the complexities of human nature.

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Customers find this novel engaging, with one review noting it's a mystery/love story that draws readers in. The book is emotionally powerful, touching readers in many ways and making them cry, while also being well-written and easy to read. Customers praise the believable character development, particularly the heroine's strength, and appreciate how the story keeps them intrigued throughout. The pacing receives mixed reactions, with some describing it as quick-paced while others find it slow.

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152 customers mention "Readability"145 positive7 negative

Customers find the book absolutely riveting, with one describing it as a great page turner.

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"...What a great read." Read more

"...This beautiful story of hardship, love, and loss is one you do not want to miss. I heartily recommend." Read more

"This was a good read. It was a fast easy read. I felt that the story was rushed in some parts but there was a lot of information...." Read more

69 customers mention "Emotional content"55 positive14 negative

Customers find the book emotionally engaging, describing it as a psychological story of family relationships that makes them cry.

"...Serious, funny, scary, passion, heartache, and true love and much more. It touched every emotion possible...." Read more

"A great emotional and psychological story of family relationships as they move through this crazy life. Quick paced and kept me interested...." Read more

"This book really affected my emotions. I do not normally so completely relate to the protagonist as I did while reading "Around the Bend"...." Read more

"This was not a psychological thriller...." Read more

56 customers mention "Interest"52 positive4 negative

Customers find the book engaging, with many noting it kept them intrigued through its entirety and caught their interest from the first page.

"Definitely not a thriller. Was a quick read but lost my interest when it turned romantic. I felt the ending was predictable and unclimactic." Read more

"...It was very easy for me to read/follow from start/finish & never a dull moment...." Read more

"...Its a really good book and it goes some very unexpected places." Read more

"...I was hooked right from the start and read it straight through over the course of my day off, between doing my various chores...." Read more

54 customers mention "Character development"46 positive8 negative

Customers appreciate the character development in the book, finding the characters believable and admiring the heroine's strength, with one customer noting the hero's amazing qualities.

"...I loved it couldn't Hardley put it down. The characters were interesting and fullly integrated into the story...." Read more

"...The characters are believable and the situations they get into are also. An interesting story." Read more

"...Lots of exciting scenarios, with several twists/turns & a great set of unique characters to keep track of...." Read more

"...The characters are very well written and compelling. This beautiful story of hardship, love, and loss is one you do not want to miss...." Read more

24 customers mention "Believable"24 positive0 negative

Customers find the book believable and realistic in its portrayal.

"I really enjoyed this book! It read as raw and gritty, in essence, real. Addiction was dealt with in the book with compassion but no nonsense...." Read more

"...I did say because of the characterization. The characters were real, believable. I could, hell I guess I did, identify with them in some small way...." Read more

"This book is so honest and true it's painful to read in parts. But that's life isn't it?..." Read more

"...His reactions were, to me, so real. I liked this book and would recommend it to others. It is, however, really a romance, just not a silly one." Read more

16 customers mention "Pacing"8 positive8 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the pacing of the book, with some finding it quick-paced while others describe it as slow.

"...Quick paced and kept me interested...." Read more

"Very slow moving and very predictable ending" Read more

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"...It gets somewhat interesting in the middle. Cynically, by the end it gets predictable." Read more

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  • Tony Parsons
    5.0 out of 5 stars The home PT would begin whether she liked it or not
    Reviewed in the United States on April 6, 2018
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    1-day Catherine “Kit Cat” (7, daughter/sister) ask Jessica “Jess” Clemens (wife/mother) if she & Spencer “Spence” (Jessica’s husband/father) were going on a date.
    Serena (nanny) would watch over Catherine Clemens & Jonathan Sawyer Clemens (11, son/brother).
    When Catherine awoke she had been ICU & on a respirator for 14 days.
    She/Spencer had been in a serious auto accident.

    After the surgery, she was transferred to an inpatient rehab.
    Dean (Clemens Family’s butler) greeted Myles Ingram (35, US Navy SEAL) at the door.
    The home PT would begin whether she liked it or not.
    Later the 2 of them boarded a plane to Nairobi (capital), Kenya, Africa.
    They checked into the hotel then off to a camp by Serengeti National Park.
    Hello Spencer, long time no see!
    What news did he have for her?
    Back in the US, Myles presented Jess with an ultimatum.
    Dr. Martin was going to see her while in detox.
    Hailey their daughter, Jonathan (11, son/brother) & Catherine “Kit Cat” (7, daughter/sister) wanted to know if their parents: Jessica “Jess” Clemens (wife/mother), & Spencer (husband/father) were going on a date?
    Serena (nanny) would take good care of their 2 kids.
    Jess awoke & she had been in the ICU for 14 days.
    Addison (wife/mother) & William (Addison’s husband) came to visit also.
    Later it was time for Myles to ship out.
    Christmas was fast approaching.

    Myles & Jess had been emailing back/forth.
    2 Navy uniforms came to her office door.
    How will Jess’ life end up.
    How will Spencer’s trial turn out?

    Warning: This book contains extremely graphic adult content, violence, or expletive language &/or uncensored sexually explicit material which is only suitable for mature readers. It may be offensive or have potential adverse psychological effects on the reader.

    I did not receive any type of compensation for reading & reviewing this book. While I receive free books from publishers & authors, I am under no obligation to write a positive review. Only an honest one.

    A very awesome book cover, great font & writing style. A very well written Psychological Thriller book. It was very easy for me to read/follow from start/finish & never a dull moment. There were no grammar/typo errors, nor any repetitive or out of line sequence sentences. Lots of exciting scenarios, with several twists/turns & a great set of unique characters to keep track of. This could also make another great Psychological Thriller movie, or better yet a mini TV series. There is no doubt in my mind this is a very easy rating of 5 stars.

    Thank you for the free author; EBookStage; Hot Banana Press; Amazon Digital Services LLC.; book
    Tony Parsons MSW (Washburn)
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  • Ron K
    4.0 out of 5 stars Addicted to the Cure
    Reviewed in the United States on April 29, 2018
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    The Amazon page for Around The Bend by Britney King describes the novel as a novel of psychological suspense and a domestic thriller. At least the first two-thirds of the novel is psychological suspense that I liked a lot. The last third must be code for romance which is something I do not like, can appreciate, but would not choose to read. This is not to say it is a bad novel. Even the romance section had a few elements of psychological insight that interested me. I gave the novel four Amazon stars and would recommend the novel to those who like a good romance read. The psychological part, while good, was a bit thin in places. The suspense part, mostly involving a nefarious plot by husband Spencer, was obvious although Spencer did have one surprise that, unbelievable to me, shocked Jessica.

    Jessica is unbelievably wealthy living the good life on an elevated social plane. She has kids and a staff to take care of them, money and a husband to take care of it, and plenty of false friends that are OK until the masks come off. After an accident that nearly killed her and a recovery that left her addicted to drugs and alcohol, the masks came off. Jess is left with one friend, Addison, who has become some sort of a remote caregiver, a husband who walked out on her due to addictions, children who must live away from her due to addictions, and an ex-Navy SEAL hired by Addison to help Jess with her addictions on an up-close-and-personal level. We will get back to that.

    King describes the difficulties Jess faces while trying to overcome addictions well. The efforts Myles must make can seem harsh and unfeeling but King describes those efforts in a realistic way with a sound knowledge of the psychological component of treatment. A central point of treatment with the addicted is the advice to not “overthink” things. This is repeated in several places. While Myles is the caregiver on scene and a personal coach to Jessica; he also has problems in his life stemming from a failed marriage and a dead child. We have two walking wounded central characters trying to help each other. I spent several years in my military career with units that somewhere in their name had “psychological operations” in their title so I was happy to read of authentic procedures related to behavior modification.

    One area I found weak was an assumption that military people could jump in and out of a military career with ease. This is generally not true and is even less true when it involves elite military units like the SEAL forces. It happens, but it is rare. Soldiers on remote assignments have opportunities to email and Skype home and the type of letters Myles wrote are realistic. Some people focus on grammar. I am retired military and I focus on military minutia.

    I am sure I will read more by Britney King. In October 2017 I reviewed King’s Water Under the Bridge which I liked a lot. Name recognition led me to this novel. Also, it was free with a USD 0.00 price on Amazon. These two novels were good enough that I will pay for The Replacement Wife when it is released on May 03, 2018.
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  • JS
    5.0 out of 5 stars absolutely amazing
    Reviewed in the United States on November 22, 2024
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    Such a good book! The story captured my interest from the very first page. The characters are very well written and compelling. This beautiful story of hardship, love, and loss is one you do not want to miss. I heartily recommend.
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  • Renee
    3.0 out of 5 stars Around The Bend: About as far as from the book description as you could get.
    Reviewed in the United States on August 2, 2018
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    It was not a bad story and other than a lot of typos throughout it was pretty decent. I gave it three stars because the description that is given for this book lead me to believe the main character has secrets she wants to share about others. It almost seemed as though she was wronged in same way and the secrets she'll tell will be her revenge. Nothing could be further from the actual story. In fact, her secrets are not deep, or dark, or deadly. The secrets she has are only (mostly) hers. It's not a domestic thriller (it's not any kind of thriller), it's not psychologically suspenseful, nor is it addictive and unrelenting. What it is is a story about a woman and the man who tries to help her out. That's pretty much it. Along the way she discovers some upsetting things and does nothing whatsoever with her new found information. So, again, not a bad book but nothing in the way of suspense, deep, dark, or suspenseful.
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  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Well worth reading
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 26, 2018
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    This book is classified as a psychological thriller but it is so much more.
    Short stories so often feel rushed and you don't see enough sides to the characters to properly connect. Not so with this book.
    It has to be one of the most poignant, heart wrenching, moved to tears stories I have ever read. It felt like a life lesson that made me want to live for the moment, look for the good that comes from the bad and try to be a better person. A profound story of darkness and love.
    Highly recommended, I would give more stars if I could. Thank you Ms King.
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  • @Never2Busy4Books
    5.0 out of 5 stars No words but WOW
    Reviewed in Australia on May 31, 2018
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    So I've have this book on my read this for awhile slowly making my way down to it and now I'm wondering why I waited so long, I'm ussally good with words but I don't know what to say it was heart beakingly good it just crept up on you and I couldn't put it down. Truely an amazing read. And I'm still seamless and full of emotion. Do yourself a favour and buy this book.
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  • Lorraine Garant
    5.0 out of 5 stars Simply amazing!
    Reviewed in Canada on May 18, 2018
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    Wow! What an amazing book. This is the first book of Britney King that I've read and ot certainly won't be the last. What a fantastic writer. The story is very well written and keeps your interest throughout. I literally had a hard time putting this book down. The storyline is good and the characters easy to love. I can't wait to read another of her books. Highly recommend this book.
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  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome book
    Reviewed in India on January 14, 2018
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    It's very sensitive, emotional and powerful novel. Once I started to read, I couldn't put it down. Author has done a wonderful job.
    Thanks for writing a beautiful !
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  • Aisha Ali
    4.0 out of 5 stars Riveting and self reflecting
    Reviewed in India on November 17, 2018
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    I read this book thru the night cos I couldn't put it down. The story had me captivated. Without revealing too much, this is not ur typical hea book.. but you can see why the author would have given the book the ending it has.. it stays on your mind for days. Several passages from the book have been eye openers and will be applicable to everyone reading the book. Wat can I say, it's almost like a coming of age book.
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