This is a gripping read, full of suspense and intrigue. It’s a mystery with some paranormal elements and there were some intense moments. The tension and drama had me guessing all the way through, and I hadn’t guessed all the plot reveals by the end of the book. The plot was developed more than the character Tessa but I still enjoyed all the action and tension. A great read!
What an interesting read! It pulled me in and I didn’t come back up for air until the very last page. It was one of those stories that had me on the edge of my seat, eager to see what would happen next. The charcters are great in this one but I think I loved Tessa the most. She was awesome. The suspense and mystery are what what made this story a great one and I cannot wait to get my hands on more by this author. I would definitely recommend this to a friend! Happy Reading!
This intriguing story will keep you guessing until the end! The secrets that Tessa uncovers never stop coming. I love the relationship between her and her sister Emily. The race against time to uncover the truth will have you reading late into the night. Is Keith who Tessa believed him to be or someone else entirely? This is a great paranormal crime read!
Rebecca Remains by Jessica Aiken-Hall – Review by Krista Vaughan
A haunting tale with a twisting story that kept me guessing until the very end! Tessa’s marriage is CERTAINLY not what she thought it was. History comes back to literally haunt her with a very persistent ghost who has something it MUST communicate to her! Secrets. Lies. Such an intriguing mystery that kept me turning pages well into the night!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Kricket4078https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKricket40782021-03-08 18:19:082021-03-08 20:38:53Rebecca Remains by Jessica Aiken-Hall – Review by Krista Vaughan
This is my very first read from this author. Was not disappointed at all either. The story was an incredible read. I was sucked into it, from the very beginning. I was guessing and trying to piece things together as I read. Definitely a great suspense thriller/romance story with secrets. Very entertaining! I highly recommend this read. I myself am looking forward to reading another of the author’s books.
Rebecca Remains is an entertaining and enjoyable suspenseful, mystery story with a paranormal twist, all of which had me hooked from page one. When Tessa Stevens meets her husband Keith, she thinks that all the tragedies and loss which she has suffered is now in her past. However, through her dreams a visitor makes Tessa see that her husband is not who he pretends to be. When this visitor starts appearing in her home and with her sister also having suspicions about Keith, Tessa starts to investigate. She uncovers family secrets and deceptions along with a mystery surrounding a decade old murder. Tessa’s ‘gift’ also awakens and she can no longer ignore it and in fact has to embrace it if she is to discover the truth. This was a wonderfully written fast paced novel which had me gripped from start to finish. The plot twists and turns kept me guessing and the paranormal element added an additional layer to the story. Tessa is a likeable character and she makes a great main character. The authors descriptive narrative really bought both the characters and the setting to life making me feel fully immersed in the storyline. I found this novel to be an engaging read which I would definitely recommend.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Jennifer Gordonhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngJennifer Gordon2021-03-08 17:30:372021-03-08 20:36:50Rebecca Remains by Jessica Aiken-Hall – Review by Jennifer Gordon
Jessica Aiken-Hall is a great author who tells a great tale that held my interest from the beginning to the end. Her writing style kept me at the edge of my chair. I found myself flipping the pages because I could not wait to see what was happening next. The plotline is intriguing, The characters are fully developed and complex. There are many levels of danger, deception, and drama. This story is about Tessa. She has had some tragedy but she believes her life is turning around. She has married Keith and is thinking she is moving in the right direction. She has been having some dark dreams. She cannot shake the feeling of who is truthful and who is trustworthy, Will she be able to get to the bottom of her dreams? Are the people in her life whom they say they are or are they trouble? I highly recommend this story with a warning you will want to read it to the end and make sure you have a light on while you do,
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Erica Fishhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngErica Fish2021-03-08 17:07:402021-03-08 20:35:09Rebecca Remains by Jessica Aiken-Hall – Review by Erica Fish
This is not the first book I’ve read by Jessica Aiken-Hall. There’s good reason for that, she’s an amazing author. In this story our main character is Tessa. There are many supporting people in this book that are worth mentioning, but honestly just read it. It’s an original story about a woman (Tess) who’s married to Keith. She thinks this is the perfect life, until some things don’t start adding up. She reconnects with her sister Emily to try and figure out what’s off with her relationship.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Meg Tyrrellhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngMeg Tyrrell2021-03-08 17:02:122021-03-08 20:34:27Rebecca Remains by Jessica Aiken-Hall – Review by Meg Tyrrell
Rebecca Remains was not what I was expecting it to be! It is the first book in the Shadow of Doubt series by Jessica Aiken-Hall. The first half of the book was really intense and action packed. I was on the edge of my seat and didn’t want to put it down. The second half was not nearly as exciting, and dragged a little. It went from a suspense thriller, to a romance/new friendship building, then ended as a thriller again. I wish the middle part had a little more suspense. I felt like Keith dropped off for too long, with how intense he was in the beginning. I do like the characters, and their friendships are well developed. The twist of WHO Rebecca is, is not what I was expecting. The next book in the series sounds exciting and I cannot wait for it to be released next month. Jessica’s books are always twisted and suspense filled, and this was no different. Recommend Rebecca Remains, and her other books.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Elizabeth Sanchezhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngElizabeth Sanchez2021-03-08 15:31:302021-03-08 20:32:47Rebecca Remains by Jessica Aiken-Hall – Review by Elizabeth Sanchez
Rebecca Remains by Jessica Aiken-Hall. This book was amazing. I loved every second of it. This is my favorite genre but these books are just great. We meet Tessa Stevens in this book and she has had tons of crap in her life. She meets Keith and they get married and she thinks maybe that her life will turn out pretty good but the more time passes the more she realizes that Keith isn’t what she thought. When Tessa starts getting visits by a ghost and then in person she starts to realize that her life is anything but normal. The spirit tells her that her husband isn’t who he claims to be and Tessa is beginning to believe that. Tessa is learning that she can actually use her new gift for good so she tries to find out all the secrets surrounding Keith. Will she find out what he’s hiding before its too late? Read Rebecca Remains to find out!
Wow, Rebecca Remains is so good! As I began reading this book, I immediately had red flags about the main character’s husband, Keith. I found myself questioning everything he said and did even while Tessa was saying he was a perfect husband. I read more and more of the story and learned of Tessa’s life. I was drawn into the mystery and quite unable to put the book down. Parts of the story were so intense that I was on the edge of my seat waiting for the other shoe to drop. Boy, did it ever drop. The end was so unexpected and so surprising with a twist that I never saw coming. Jessica Aiken-Hall artfully wove into the story a lesson about finding yourself and believing in yourself while writing a fantastic story!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Rebecca Hillhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngRebecca Hill2021-03-05 17:14:502021-03-05 20:35:05Rebecca Remains by Jessica Aiken-Hall – Review by Rebecca Hill
What a ride!!!. So much suspense, gave me chills. It certainly drew me in. Tessa had so much going on in her life, her parents dying then her grandma and she can also see the dead, but everything changes when someone named Rebecca appears and Tessa starts to think her happily ever after is not so happy after all and starts to doubt everything about her loving husband.
This book drew me in immediately. It was like watching a Lifetime movie in my mind! I enjoyed the pace of the book and read it in about a day. I just had to know how things played out in the end! Every time I thought I knew what was going to happen, I was surprised by twists that I was NOT expecting.
Tessa is married and happy with her life. Well she was until her sister told her something. She then starts to notice that her husband may not be who she thinks.
Tessa is getting visits from the dead and it’s only one dead person. Rebecca. Keith’s dead wife. The quote I chose for Tessa is: “No, well, yes, but only in my dreams. The night before I saw you last, I had a dream where she was in all of our photos together, and then you showed me the stories online, and it was her. I had no idea who this woman was before, but she has been coming to me in dreams since I moved into Keith’s house.”
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Amanda Kimblehttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAmanda Kimble2021-02-25 20:37:532021-02-25 21:54:32Rebecca Remains by Jessica Aiken Hall – Review by Amanda Kimble
Hmm, this was an interesting story, got some serious ‘What Lies Beneath’ vibes from it, and of course ‘Rebecca’ vibes, but I have this curious feeling that it may have been on purpose. I could be wrong. Honestly though, on paper (I know it’s a book) it should be exactly the type of thing that I would adore. There’s mystery, there are twists and turns and a little sprinkle of the supernatural which has always been my thing, but for some reason, I found this a little difficult to get into. I don’t know whether it’s the way the character was written or whatever, but I just really struggle to immerse myself in this one. Not to say that this is badly written, or not worth the read because it is really good and I would absolutely recommend anyone giving it a go, I just found it a bit tough to get into, that’s all. Tessa Stevens has had her fair share of crap to shovel in her life and when she meets her husband, she thinks that things are finally looking up and that she may actually get the life that she has always dreamed of free from all the darkness of her past. That is until a spirit keeps showing up warning her that all might not be as it seems. The more that the spirit visits her, the more that Tessa finds that Keith isn’t what she thought. That’s a basic outline, I don’t want to ruin anything because I really do think you should read it, I think I’m going to read it again when I’ve had a bit of a break and I’m pretty sure that all the things I am not liking at the moment will have gone packing. I mean it had to be good because I finished it quickly. It kept me guessing and wanting to read more so it must have done something right. Just took me a bit of time to get into, but give it a go because you might not have the same problem and there is an awesome story in there.
Tessa Stevens has been through a lot in her life, the death of both of her parents under tragic circumstances, then followed by the death of her grandma, but that all changed when she met her husband and fell in love, he was all that she wanted in a man, smart, handsome, kind and generous, but she missed her sister who she hadn’t seen since they got married. One night, she hears a voice telling her to leave the house while she still can, but she is confused as to who it was and why they were telling her that, but they were only dreams and she has a feeling that she needs to call her sister to make up for lost time, but when she does and they agree to meet it is like old times, apart from her sister shows her something about her husband which Tessa finds it hard to believe because the information paints him in a completely different light and when she sees that she has multiple missed calls and texts from him and when she does answer that he is concerned about her, she dismisses everything else, although she can’t deny that she wants to know more about his past.
When Tessa returns home, she looks up about her husband’s past and realises that the person in her dreams is also someone who her husband had a past with and has since disappeared but when strange things start to happen in the kitchen as she thinks about their future she tries to ignore it and carry on with her day, but the strange things keep happening, especially in the basement as she finds some things down there which she didn’t expect to and when she eventually is back upstairs, she realises who is behind them all. The dreams continue that night and in the morning Tessa invites her sister over to the house but instead decide to meet at the cafe again, but her husband’s reaction to it unnerves her and when she tells her about the strange dreams and occurrences in the house, her sister decides that it is time to do some snooping and she returns to the house with Tessa and stays the night and while her husband is out, they find out more about him and the mysterious spirit haunting her and it isn’t all good.
As the visitations become more frequent and Tessa finds out more about her husband, she realises that he doesn’t really know him much after all, but the more she finds out, the more his behaviour changes and the more scared she becomes until things come to a head, but will all the secrets be revealed or will the past repeat itself and will Tessa be able to solve the mystery in time, or will the secrets destroy her first? This is a fast paced whirlwind of a journey through deception, danger, lies and secrets where any revelations just muddy the water more and once started, you won’t be able to stop until you reach the end.
Rebecca Remains is a gripping, edge of your seat read, by Jessica Aiken-Hall. And as I have come to expect from Ms. Aiken-Hall, this is quite an intriguing, thought-provoking, and very suspenseful crime/mystery- with paranormal elements, drama, danger, secrets, deception, and discovery- all wrapped up in a tightly woven and well-choreographed story. I was hooked from the moment I began, and Ms. Aiken-Hall had me guessing and trying to piece everything together to figure it all out before any big reveal. We meet Tessa, whom after experiencing much tragedy in her life, had finally come to a point where things seemed to be looking bright again, when strange things begin to happen. Disturbing dreams other unsettling events occur to disrupt her life. Tessa gets to the point where she doesn’t know who to trust, or if anyone in her life is who she thinks they are. Her life is turned upside down and she has to dig to uncover the truth of the situation. Ms. Aiken-Hall managed to instil palpable tension, suspense, and intensity into the story- giving it a real sense of impending danger and doom- which made for really great reading. Looking forward to more from Ms, Aiken-Hall. Happy reading!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Angela Hayeshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAngela Hayes2021-02-24 09:42:472021-02-24 09:42:47Rebecca Remains by Jessica Aiken-Hall – Review by Angela Hayes
This is a Paranormal Crime novel and has around 267 pages. This story follows Tessa and Keith. Tessa has lost her parents and felt as the whole world was crumbling around her. She meets Keith, gets married, and feels like her life is finally turning around. She starts having dreams of a visitor and this visitor is persistent. Her husband is not who he says he is. The dam breaks and family secrets come tumbling out. This was THE most incredible read!
After the tragic loss of her parents, Tessa Stevens, meets her husband Keith. An unexpected visitor disrupts her newfound joy insisting Keith isn’t who he says he is. A murder, a relentless ghost and a pile of family secrets are enough to destroy anybody. Will Tessa be able find the answers before the secrets and deception break her? Rebecca Remains had me on the edge of my seat. I just couldn’t put it down. A paranormal crime novel for everyone. Jessica Aiken-Hall has done it again with this novel.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Emma Clawsonhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngEmma Clawson2021-02-19 08:48:082021-02-19 13:37:20Rebecca Remains by Jessica Aiken-Hall – Review by Emma Clawson
Wow! This book had me on the edge of my seat from the first chapter! Jessica Aiken-Hall starts by introducing us to our heroine Tessa, her husband Keith, and Tessa’s sister Emily, and starts to weave in all the ways in which Tessa might be in danger. When the ghost appears to her, Tessa is forced to question her marriage, her husband, and ultimately, everyone in her circle. Emily helps her to realize her unique gift, and she struggles to learn how to use it. As the mystery continued, I found myself increasingly wanting to shout at Tessa: “Don’t trust them! No, don’t go there! Watch out for this!”.
The authour is fantastic at creating intrigue and eliciting emotions in the reader. I was quite invested in the story, and couldn’t turn the pages fast enough. It also became a more robust tale than I initially thought at the outset. There was more at stake than it seemed, as mysteries from the past wove together with the immediate dangers to Tessa.
Some of the heroine’s characteristics and insecurities made me groan; she has a different outlook on life and love than I believe most women have in the 21st century. I think though that part of her journey was having to examine some of these mindsets, and make an informed choice about what she wanted her life to look like going forward, and who she might move forward with. That is, if she can unravel the mystery fast enough, and survive whoever is plotting against her!
Rebecca Remains By Jessica Aiken-Hall 5 out of 5 stars
I loved reading the book Rebecca Remains by Jessica Aiken-Hall. It is a story that pulled me in and didn’t let me go until the final page. It is a story that had me turning pages to find out what happens next. I loved the character of Tessa Stevens. She is a character that I came to care about what happens to her. What does the future hold for Tessa? What secrets will she uncover? Read this book to find out. This is a suspenseful and mysterious story. The author does an amazing job of making the story and the characters come alive. The book takes you on a journey that you are not soon to forget. Don’t miss out on an exciting, intriguing, and entertaining story. I highly recommend it.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Laura Furutahttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngLaura Furuta2021-02-16 17:13:362021-02-16 21:09:05Rebecca Remains by Jessica Aiken-Hall – Review by Laura Furuta
Rebecca Remains by Jessica Aiken-Hall is a paranormal crime story. It took me a little bit to get into but once it got going it really took off. Jessica definitely takes us on a journey that is full of mystery and intrigue. It is cleverly woven together with great characters. Murder, mystery and mayhem. Ghosts, lies, and secrets and a couple of twists along the way make for a compelling read.
Everything you thought you knew has just been stomped all over. Embracing one’s self to all you can be is hard when you don’t know if it is a gift or a curse.
Rebecca Remains by Jessica Aiken-Hall is book that is steeped in mystery and intrigue. It will suck you in right from the word go, making it hard to put the book down. I couldn’t wait to unravel this mystery and figure out what was going on. The author does a great job of building the story up, pushing you a bit further and a bit further with each new discovery. I liked Tessa as a main character, I thought she brought the perfect balance to the book. It felt like it was with her the whole way, taking the journey alongside her. This really is an excellent book and one I would say you should try today!
Aiken-Hall has done it again – she is firmly proving herself to be a master at a suspense filled drama. This storyline sent me on quite a journey of emotion. I loved every page and connected immediately to the characters. The twists and turns keep you glued to the pages – I loved this book and cannot wait to read more from this author.
Omg where to start with this book. It was so good I couldn’t put it down. It had me gripped from the first page to the last and I never wanted it to end. The characters are so well written and the twists and turns are so good that you don’t ever see them coming.
Tessa has a gift. She can see and communicate with spirits. When a persistent spirit trys to communicate with her it turns Tessa’s life upside down. No one who is she thinks they are. Things she knows are facts turn out to be lies. The man she loves and marries has a secret side.
Should she trust the spirit trying to communicate with her? Who and what can she trust in her life? Is Tessa’s life in danger if she doesn’t listen to the warnings?
I have real enjoyed this book. It was different than I expected it is a well written book. The story had great development although it took me a little while to get into it. There many twist and turns in this book many were unexpected. Tess, is the main character in this story and embraces the mystery and how to solve it. Definitely a well worth read if you like mystery.
This is an author that I have enjoyed from the first book. This book is no different. It is a well developed story of suspense, action, and secrets. The characters brought the story to life for me. They are connectable and engaging. The twists and turns left me turning pages fast. This is a story about Tessa and how she embraces her gift to solve an old mystery. Will a ghost and family secrets destroy her before she solves this mystery? I enjoyed her character and what she brought to the story. She made me want to know what happened next. Just when you think you know someone, you might just have to think again. This is a great story that anyone would enjoy. I highly recommend this book and this author.
Some family secrets are buried deeper than others.
After the tragic loss of her parents, Tessa Stevens has suffered more than her share of goodbyes. When she meets her husband Keith, all the pieces of her life are finally falling into place.
An unexpected visitor disrupts her newfound joy. Appearing first in her dreams and then in her home, the visitor insists that Tessa’s sister’s suspicions are correct: Keith is not who he pretends to be. Family secrets are revealed. Their happily ever after is threatened. The gift Tessa has been ignoring awakens. Every new discovery adds a new level of uncertainty. In order to uncover the truth, Tessa must finally embrace her gift as she races against the clock to solve a decade-old mystery.
A murder, a relentless ghost and a pile of family secrets are enough to destroy anybody. Will Tessa find the answers before the secrets and deception break her?
Jessica Aiken-Hall, author of her award-winning memoir, The Monster That Ate My Mommy lives in New Hampshire with her husband, three children, and three dogs. She is a survivor of child abuse and domestic violence and is a fierce advocate. Her mission is to help others share their story.
She has a master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling, with over a decade of experience as a social worker. She is also a Reiki Master and focuses her attention on healing.
When she is not writing, she enjoys listening to Tom Petty, walking along the beach, looking at the moon, and watching murder shows. To follow what she’s doing next check out http://www.jessicaaikenhall.com.
Accepted is the 2nd book in the Rhodes Family series by Lisa Wood. The timeline does overlap that of book 1, but you could probably start with this book and still enjoy it. This book was WAY too graphic for me, but the story behind it was very good. I really enjoyed book 1 and it ended in a cliff hanger of sorts, so I had to continue. The theme itself is for mature audiences, but it is well written. The characters are great, they all have a back story, and their chemistry is wonderful. The book’s main characters, Ava, Hunter and Thomas, are in a polygamy relationship, which I haven’t read about before, so it was new to me. But basically it is a committed closed relationship threesome. I love seeing the characters mature and work out their problems and feelings. I hope there will be a 3rd book because now I’m invested in the characters.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Elizabeth Sanchezhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngElizabeth Sanchez2020-10-01 08:23:062020-10-01 08:23:06Accountability (Scope of Practice Book 3) by Jessica Aiken-Hall – Review by Elizabeth Sanchez
This is book 3 in author Jessica Aiken-Hall series of books about main character Valerie, Scope of Practice series. As in the first two books the author has done an awesome job of capturing the reader’s attention and keeping it throwout. The developing characters from book one keep going and keep your interest. I highly recommend this series.
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