Review of Aeryn's Choice
Posted: 08 Feb 2025, 21:40
[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "Aeryn's Choice" by Lynda Ashley.]
Lynda G. Ashley’s Aeryn’s Choice is a mystery thriller. Jamie Aeryn is a successful business owner who values being independent. A single mother of two daughters and one son, Jamie has bought her first home without anyone’s help. However, she has caught the scrutinizing eye of Detective Collins. For years, Detective Collins has tried everything he can think of to catch Jamie in a criminal act. Jamie owns a professional escort service, but Collins suspects she is involved in something more sinister.
One evening, after refusing to assist Detectives Collins and Jacob, Jamie scheduled a meeting between Marissa and a new customer. The two detectives wanted her to help with investigating a criminal organization making snuff films. When Marissa doesn’t call to check in, Jamie begins to panic. She calls the police, and two officers are dispatched to the address provided by the customer. Inside the vacant house, the officers discover Marissa, beaten and bound.
Aeryn’s Choice builds suspense from the first page. In the first scene, police surrounded her home. Her thoughts point to the possibility that she is hiding something. This makes the tension rise throughout the rest of the story. I felt Jamie made poor decisions throughout the story. For instance, she decides to go out to a nightclub two days after Marissa was attacked. Detective Jerry, who worked separately from Collins and Jacob, made Jamie feel uncomfortable. His bad-boy persona drew Jamie towards him, despite her intuition telling her that something wasn't right about him. Jamie’s choices made the plot unpredictable.
Aeryn’s Choice could use some minor editing. I found over ten errors in the book. There were some formatting issues in the Kindle version. For instance, Some sentences would have long spaces between them. The sentence would give four words before suddenly finishing on the following line with a large gap between them.
I rate Aeryn’s Choice four out of five stars. The editing would increase the quality of the book. The perfect blend of danger and the question of whom to trust intensifies the suspense. Including vivid detail in the relatable scenes was captivating. Jamie’s character portrays her strengths and flaws effortlessly. I was able to read the book without taking a break. There are several valuable lessons in the novel. The main theme was how your decisions could affect others.
Fans of a realistic thriller featuring a female protagonist will enjoy Aeryn’s Choice. The questionable profession of a paid escort service and description of snuff films could overwhelm younger people. I recommend this book to mature readers. Do you trust your instincts, or do you help the police?
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Aeryn's Choice
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Lynda G. Ashley’s Aeryn’s Choice is a mystery thriller. Jamie Aeryn is a successful business owner who values being independent. A single mother of two daughters and one son, Jamie has bought her first home without anyone’s help. However, she has caught the scrutinizing eye of Detective Collins. For years, Detective Collins has tried everything he can think of to catch Jamie in a criminal act. Jamie owns a professional escort service, but Collins suspects she is involved in something more sinister.
One evening, after refusing to assist Detectives Collins and Jacob, Jamie scheduled a meeting between Marissa and a new customer. The two detectives wanted her to help with investigating a criminal organization making snuff films. When Marissa doesn’t call to check in, Jamie begins to panic. She calls the police, and two officers are dispatched to the address provided by the customer. Inside the vacant house, the officers discover Marissa, beaten and bound.
Aeryn’s Choice builds suspense from the first page. In the first scene, police surrounded her home. Her thoughts point to the possibility that she is hiding something. This makes the tension rise throughout the rest of the story. I felt Jamie made poor decisions throughout the story. For instance, she decides to go out to a nightclub two days after Marissa was attacked. Detective Jerry, who worked separately from Collins and Jacob, made Jamie feel uncomfortable. His bad-boy persona drew Jamie towards him, despite her intuition telling her that something wasn't right about him. Jamie’s choices made the plot unpredictable.
Aeryn’s Choice could use some minor editing. I found over ten errors in the book. There were some formatting issues in the Kindle version. For instance, Some sentences would have long spaces between them. The sentence would give four words before suddenly finishing on the following line with a large gap between them.
I rate Aeryn’s Choice four out of five stars. The editing would increase the quality of the book. The perfect blend of danger and the question of whom to trust intensifies the suspense. Including vivid detail in the relatable scenes was captivating. Jamie’s character portrays her strengths and flaws effortlessly. I was able to read the book without taking a break. There are several valuable lessons in the novel. The main theme was how your decisions could affect others.
Fans of a realistic thriller featuring a female protagonist will enjoy Aeryn’s Choice. The questionable profession of a paid escort service and description of snuff films could overwhelm younger people. I recommend this book to mature readers. Do you trust your instincts, or do you help the police?
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Aeryn's Choice
View: on Bookshelves | on Amazon