‘Mine’ is a sharply focused, edgy, wonderfully compelling read, where the tension tightens into a lightning ball before powerfully exploding. Lawyer Francine Day begins an affair with client Martin Joy after taking on his divorce, when his wife goes missing danger edges ever closer. The prologue, particularly the first sentence hit me with a whammy, I was instantly hooked. There is a lot of information to take on board, yet I felt alert and energised as I read. My feelings for Fran tossed and turned, the more I learned, the closer I became, and the more real she felt to me. J. L. Butler is a former lawyer and journalist, the credibility of the writing can be felt through every word. Just as a little aside, this particular author also writes under another name (whose bestselling books I adore), I wouldn’t have recognised the writing style as it is so completely different, yet equally as enthralling. As the suspense multiplied, transferring from the page into my mind, I tested my suspicion against the characters, yet still didn’t expect the ending as it hurtled towards me. ‘Mine’ is a delicious serving of fiery drama and chilling darkness, it was a breath-taking non-stop read for me and I can whole-heartedly recommend it.
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I read this book in just a few days. It was completely enthralling.
I read this book in just a few days. It was completely enthralling.
The book starts at the end of the story, which is often difficult for a reader to follow, but this is so well written that the novel flows and is not disjointed. The story is about Francine Day who is a very successful solicitor. However, her career begins to fall apart when she starts a relationship with a client, Martin Joy, who is initiating divorce proceedings against his wife, Donna.
Donna goes missing and Martin is the main suspect. Francine was following him that night without his knowledge but she does not remember anything until she was back at her flat, bloodied and confused.... Read Full Review
My Client, Her Husband, My Lover .......guessing until the end!
I loved this book from start to end. Best I have read in a long time. This told the story of an upcoming Lawyer with a great career ahead of her, in the process of applying for silk. Francine Day is ambitious but lets professionalism slip by getting involved in a tangled web of lust, desire, betrayal and a missing wife, soon to be divorced from her client whom she becomes involved with. The attraction is instant and obsessive. The characters in the book could all be involved but how, when, where? There are a few different storylines which keeps you guessing as to who could be responsible for a suspected murder. There are a few twists which kept me guessing to the end. Everything I love in a book, great characters, a crime, thriller and a twist. I will definitely read more from J L Butler.... Read Full Review
An ok psychological drama.
This book promises ambition, sex, secrets, lies and obsession... but I don't think it delivers on any!... Read Full Review
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