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And Then You Were Gone
And Then You Were Gone | R. J. Jacobs
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For fans of B. A. Paris and Mary Kubica comes a propulsive, twisting psychological thriller that asks, How can you save someone else if you can't save yourself? After years of learning how to manage her bipolar disorder, Emily Firestone finally has it under control. Even better, her life is coming together: she's got a great job, her own place, and a boyfriend, Paolo, who adores her. So when Paolo suggests a weekend sailing trip, Emily agrees--wine, water, and the man she loves? What could be better? But when Emily wakes the morning after they set sail, the boat is still adrift...and Paolo is gone. A strong swimmer, there's no way Paolo drowned, but Emily is at a loss for any other explanation. Where else could he have gone? And why? As the hours and days pass by, each moment marking Paolo's disappearance, Emily's hard-won stability begins to slip. But when Emily uncovers evidence suggesting Paolo was murdered, the investigation throws her mania into overdrive, even as she becomes a person of interest in her own personal tragedy. To clear her name, Emily must find the truth--but can she hold onto her own sanity in the process?
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Clwojick
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I‘ll definitely have to catch up with posts sometime later this week when I have a day or two off work, but for now here‘s my week two points for #Scarathlon and #TeamSlaughter 💚

MidnightBookGirl I totally dropped the ball for reporting my points, but I'll add them to this week! 3y
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suzie.reads
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Mehso-so

Thought the start was really good but then it went on abit long and started to bore me. Guessed the ending aswell 🤨
Book 20/20 for #bfcr4

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everfree7
And Then You Were Gone | R. J. Jacobs

Next up on the reading roster! Yay for summer!

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FantasyChick
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Thanks for the tag @kelseynicburke 🤗
1. Running away. All alone. Just for a while. I need a break
2. I was a battery tester. My job was literally playing with remote control cars until the batteries ran out and recording how long they lasted.
3. I tried but it wasn't for me 🤷‍♀️
4. Anything by C.J. Tudor or J.D. Barker!
5. Late to the game but @tournevis @PurpleyPumpkin @BookishTrish

#wondrouswednesday @Eggs

TheBookKeepers That sounds like a fun first job! 6y
PurpleyPumpkin Thanks for the tag! I almost tagged you when I posted earlier. We were on the same wavelength. 😉🙌🏽 6y
tournevis 👋👋👋👋 6y
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guinsgirlreads
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A decent debut! I got a little ‘eh, come on‘ at times, but overall a cool psych thrill.

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guinsgirlreads
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Started this one earlier! I‘m back on a roll I hope!

JoScho Yay! Reading slump be damned! 6y
guinsgirlreads @JoScho I hope!! Thanks! ❤️👏🏻👍🏻 6y
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This is my first ever #NetGalley read!! Out in just a few weeks, this is an interesting thriller with a main character battling her own mental illness while the body count in #Nashville rises! The pacing is a little uneven, so this is probably between a so-so and a pick for me, but the climatic ending pushed it to a Pick! It‘s a strong debut and I‘m curious to see what the author will do next!

Cinfhen Yay!!! #NetGalley is sooooo addictive 6y
TorieStorieS @Cinfhen I know!!!! How has it taken me this long to participate?!! 6y
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britt_brooke
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Hey #NashilleLittens - I just found out from RJ Jacobs (via IG) that he has an event at the Vandy B&N on 3.23.19. Pub date for his Nashville-set psychological thriller is 3.13.19. I read it a few months ago and liked it. Not sure I can make it, but wanted to spread the word! Always nice to support local authors.

Alfrazier21 @adnama82 we should go!! 6y
HeatherBookNerd @britt_brooke I‘m out of town then 😐 6y
adnama82 @Alfrazier21 I‘m down to go! 6y
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The_Heeler_Booklife
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Mehso-so

Rating-3/5 Stars
The premise is good, however it fell very flat. The action was not intense and I guessed what was going to happen mid way. It was still enjoyable though.
#bookstagram #bibliophile #meh #soso #threestars #bookreview #review #netgalley #kindle #andthenyouweregone #tbr #litsy #littens

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BluestockingDuchess
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And Then You Were Gone kept me guessing until the end. While the beginning is a little slow hold on because the story picks up and is nonstop from there! R.J. Jacobs did an excellent job describing Emily's inner dialogue. As the story progressed I could feel her manic behavior while reading. It was like my own mind was racing along with her.

#AndThenYouWereGone #NetGalley #bookreview

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britt_brooke
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⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ This thriller, set in and around Nashville, trails manic-depressive psychologist Emily Firestone as her life suddenly unravels. She‘s not sure who or what to trust, even her own intrusive thoughts. I don‘t want to say too much or give anything away, but I needed something fast-paced and this delivered. (See my comment for a small world story) 👇🏻

PUB DATE: 3.13.19

Thanks for the #ARC, #NetGalley!

britt_brooke I learned of this debut after connecting with RJ Jacobs over a Nashville zoo photo he‘d posted on IG. Our families had coincidentally been there the same day. He seems super nice. 6y
BooksTeasAndBookishThings This sounds right up my alley! ❤️ added 😊 6y
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Booksnchill Oh hadn‘t heard of this one- excellent intel!!! 6y
britt_brooke @Booksnchill Thanks! 😄 6y
HeatherBookNerd @britt_brooke ooooh, sounds good! 6y
britt_brooke @HeatherBookNerd It was fun reading a book set here. 👍🏻 6y
mom2bugnbee Yay! Stacked! 6y
ferskner Just got an ARC of this! Yay! 6y
britt_brooke @ferskner Oh, good! Hope you enjoy. It was fun reading a book set here. 6y
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britt_brooke
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❓ What would your warning label say? Comment below! Judgment-free zone!

I just finished this thriller written by a local Nashville author and this has me wondering about you all .... 😆🤔😙

#ARC

britt_brooke 🚫 My personal space is large. I often have RBF, but I promise I‘m fairly not bitchy. Recharge alone time is a plus. 6y
Amiable Mine would say, " Don't ask the question if you don't want to hear the answer." ? 6y
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Kappadeemom “Be brief, Be bright, Be gone” (learned this about myself in a management class 😂) 6y
Redwritinghood Honestly, mine would probably be “whines a lot”. 🤷🏻‍♀️🤷🏻‍♀️ 6y
JoScho Overthinks and worries about everything 6y
Hestapleton “She is acts like she is actually five years old. Needs frequent naps and snacks.” 6y
Melissa_J Feed regularly 😂 6y
vivastory Approach at own risk, before first cup of coffee 6y
huntersmom1977 “This girl cries at EVERYTHING!” 6y
britt_brooke @Kappadeemom Love it - and agree! 6y
britt_brooke @Melissa_J 😆 Yes!! 6y
britt_brooke @vivastory Good one - I‘m with you! 6y
britt_brooke @huntersmom1977 🙋🏼‍♀️ Sometimes it doesn‘t take much. 6y
britt_brooke @Hestapleton 😆 Perfect! If only life would allow this for everyone, the world would be a much calmer place. 6y
Trashcanman Defective human, prone to misery 6y
Swe_Eva Sarcasm Ahead 6y
CouronneDhiver No Drama Allowed. 🚫 6y
CouronneDhiver Fiercely Independent ✅ 6y
CouronneDhiver Personal Space Required. Proceed with Caution ⚠️ 6y
britt_brooke @CouronneDhiver Yes, yes, yes! 🙌🏻 6y
ShananigansReads Dangerous when hungry. 6y
britt_brooke @Bookjunkie57 😆🙋🏼‍♀️ 6y
AsYouWish ⚠️Fragile Please Handle With Care & 🐕Would rather be spending time with my dog 6y
Landslide Would rather be reading 6y
quietlycuriouskate Already disturbed: leave me be 6y
amb Do not use foreboding phrases like we need to talk about this later. This woman will dwell, spin out and travel down an anxiety spiral. Productivity will decrease exponentially. 6y
Kaye Approach Slowly. Very Grouchy !!! 6y
OrangeMooseReads Adult supervision required 6y
britt_brooke @kathedron 💚🙋🏼‍♀️ 6y
britt_brooke @amb I know this feeling! 😬 6y
britt_brooke @Kaye 😆🙋🏼‍♀️ 6y
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overtheedge
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I loved this book! The mystery and intrigue are spellbinding and it's hard not to relate to Emily. The depiction of a positive role model for bipolar and mania and the murder mystery make this a book I will not forget. Look for this in May 2019!
Thanks to Crooked Lane Books and #netgalley for this ARC.
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britt_brooke Happy to see this positive review! I just started it tonight. I randomly connected with the author on IG after realizing we both live in the Nashville area. I‘m excited to read a new, local author! 6y
overtheedge @britt_brooke I hope you enjoy it as much as I did. Very cool you were able to connect with a local author! I'll look for your review! 6y
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