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Stranger in the Lake (Original)
Stranger in the Lake (Original) | Kimberly Belle
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Charlotte didn't know her greatest risk was saying, "I do." When Charlotte married the wealthy widower Paul, it caused a ripple of gossip in their small lakeside town. They have a charmed life together, despite the cruel whispers about her humble past and his first marriage. But everything starts to unravel when she discovers a young woman's body floating in the exact same spot where Paul's first wife tragically drowned. At first, it seems like a horrific coincidence, but the stranger in the lake is no stranger. Charlotte saw Paul talking to her the day before, even though Paul tells the police he's never met the woman. His lie exposes cracks in their fragile new marriage, cracks Charlotte is determined to keep from breaking them in two. As Charlotte uncovers dark mysteries about the man she married, she doesn't know what to trust--her heart, which knows Paul to be a good man, or her growing suspicion that there's something he's hiding in the water.
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Octoberwoman
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NatalieR
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It‘s been a while since I‘ve read a novel by Kimberly Belle and I felt in the mood for a suspenseful thriller, so it seemed perfect timing to read Stranger in the Lake. I enjoyed this book of suspense, secrets, lies, and murder. It‘s always a pleasure to listen to an audiobook narrated by Xe Sands.

Full review at https://abookandadog.com

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SilversReviews
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Prompt: LAKE

A new husband, Paul, a dead body in the lake, and Paul leaving on a hiking trip?

About more than the stranger in the lake. It is about the lengths people go to in order to keep themselves out of trouble.

Hang on to your hats. You won‘t be able to put down this twisty, surprise-filled, keeping-you-guessing-until-the-end book.

https://tinyurl.com/y8thd8v8

Eggs Perfect 👍🏼 5mo
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Bec_lectic
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I am officially a Kimberly Belle fan..Charlotte, fresh out of the trailer park, marries rich Paul who owns a beautiful home on Lake Crosby where his wife drowned 4 years prior. Suddenly another body washes up under Paul‘s dock that unearths some long buried secrets. I really enjoyed this story and how it fell together. I loved the atmosphere and the setting as I vacation in WNC every year. Definitely a good solid thriller!

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5feet.of.fury
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Very solid mystery, I thought I had it figured out a couple times so I was even more impressed when it came together.

The MC drove me a little nuts at the beginning but I can‘t blame her. A young woman from the trailer park marries a rich widower, already the talk of the town. she finds the body of a woman who died similarly to the man‘s 1st wife. on his property. He takes off and leaves her to cover for him. I probably wouldn‘t do a good job 😂

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Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks
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Has anyone used this site? I came across it accidentally so I thought I would try it out! I got 5 books for $19 bucks! As if I needed more books 📚 🤦🏻‍♀️🤷🏻‍♀️

BookBabe 😄👌🏻 3y
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Hooked_on_books
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After a whirlwind romance, Charlotte marries wealthy Paul in small town, western North Carolina. But then a woman is found dead under their dock, mirroring the death of Paul‘s first wife in the same lake. This is an enjoyable thriller and I didn‘t guess the ending, which was nice.

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Boog2018
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My second Belle book. Suspenseful first chapter, draws you in right away. Little bit of a complicated ending but still glad I read it. Loved the last sentence❤️ Would read another of hers.

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aliasNayNay
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A haunting tale of secrets. Kimberly Belle weaves a rich tapestry of flawed characters, challenging the reader to solve it.

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MonicaLoves2Read
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Surprised at the real culprit. First I read of her books. Will be looking for more.

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LiteraryinPA
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This has been on my TBR since it was released, and I‘m glad I finally read it! It was a well crafted domestic mystery that kept me hooked til the end. I‘d give it 4 stars out of 5. Solid!

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Nicki_K
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Thanks to #netgalley for the ARC in exchange for a fair and honest review. Happily married to architect Paul, living in a gorgeous home overlooking a lake, an idyllic life, but then the body of a woman Charlotte has seen her husband with is found in the lake near their dock. Her husband denies knowing the woman. Another great read from Kimberly Belle, this book had my interest captivated from the start, with unexpected twists.

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ReadingisMyPassion
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Mehso-so

I had a difficult time getting into this one as the narrative, in the beginning, was drawn. Once the story started moving, it got better although I figured out what who the murderer was about halfway through and accurately anticipated some of the plot twists.

I would have loved to see the characters more developed.

It isn‘t a bad book; it just left me wanting more from it. Her last book, “Dear Wife”, set a really high bar.

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JHSiess
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*-.,_,.-*~ 𝐁𝐨𝐨𝐤 𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰 ~*-.,_,.-*⁣

Author 𝐊𝐢𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐥𝐲 𝐁𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐞 has crafted another engrossing thriller encompassing multiple layers of mysteries. 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐫 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐋𝐚𝐤𝐞 is fast-paced, atmospheric, & features a strong female protagonist that readers will cheer for. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⁣

𝘙𝘦𝘢𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘧𝘶𝘭𝘭 𝘳𝘦𝘷𝘪𝘦𝘸: https://tinyurl.com/y86ugnmn

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SilversReviews
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Hang on to your hats - Ms. Belle has done it again!!

You won‘t be able to put down this twisty, surprise-filled, keeping-you-guessing-until-the-end book. :)

FULL REVIEW: https://tinyurl.com/yapuz6bs

@kimberlysbelle
@parkrowbooks

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BlueStockingReviews
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https://www.bluestockingreviews.com/post/stranger-in-the-lake STRANGER IN THE LAKE is a clever and consuming tension-filled mystery. The story is smartly structured, weaving together the events from twenty years ago and the present day mystery. The writing deftly peels away layer after layer through the wrenching backstory.

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guinsgirlreads
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Happy Pub Day to one of my favorite authors!! Man, I just love a GOOD domestic thriller! Read.this.book!! Full review on my goodreads!

“How can you love a man who‘s only a shadow? How can you hate him?”

“Memories are strange that way. They don‘t have to be real to be visceral.”

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SilversReviews
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Another FAB read by the talented @kimberlysbelle

Thanks!!

Kappadeemom I loved it! 4y
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GirlWellRead
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ambam1987
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Kimberly Belle always writes binge-worthy domestic thrillers. I loved reading along and trying to piece together this mystery! If you‘re looking for a quick atmospheric lake mystery, pick this one up June 9, 2020.

Thank you Park Row Books for the ARC!

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TorieStorieS
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I like Belle‘s books & her latest mystery holds some surprises (though there are some parts that may be a bit more expected). Set on a fictional lake in North Carolina, main narrator Charlotte has come a long way from her trailer park beginnings & is now married to one of the town‘s wealthiest men. Though much her senior, Charlotte doesn‘t really start asking questions until a body washes ashore at their back door. A quick & fun read!! #NetGalley

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SilversReviews
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How fun is this book mail?

Do NOT miss the newest from @kimberlysbelle

THANK YOU!!

FULL REVIEW WILL BE ON JUNE 11.

Hang onto your hats - Ms. Belle has done it again!!

You won‘t be able to put down this twisty, surprise-filled, keeping-you-guessing-until-the-end book.

ENJOY!! 5/5

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SilversReviews
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FULL REVIEW 6/11.

A new husband, Paul, a dead body in the lake, and Paul leaving on a hiking trip?

Hang onto your hats - Ms. Belle has done it again!!

You won‘t be able to put down this twisty, surprise-filled, keeping-you-guessing-until-the-end book.

ENJOY!! 5/5

This book was given to me by the publisher via NETGALLEY in exchange for an honest review.

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guinsgirlreads
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If you‘re a Kimberly Belle fan, do not miss this one coming in June! I love her, she never disappoints me!

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guinsgirlreads
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Hanging out with Kimberly Belle today.. 🤩🤓

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guinsgirlreads
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Next #NetGalley read! 🥰🤩😁😁

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Kappadeemom
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So excited to get this ARC today!!!

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