A Stranger on the Beach - Michele Campbell

I was given my copy of Michele Campbell's A Stranger on the Beach by NetGalley in exchange for my honest review. This book was released by St. Martin's Press on July 23, 2019.

Caroline is unnerved when she sees a stranger outside her perfect beach house. When he ends up being hired as a bartender for her luxurious beach party, she seems to put him out of her mind. When she and her husband end up in a very loud fight at the party, her life starts to unravel. She ends up drinking with Aiden, the stranger at the bar where he works. They go home together, and it means nothing to her. To him, it's a different story. When Caroline's husband goes missing, all fingers point to Aiden and Caroline will have to figure out the enemy before it's too late.

This was a super fast thriller. It would be a great beach/poolside read. The relationship between Caroline and Aiden is so nerve-wracking. The book definitely has the vibe of Single White Female (I'm showing my age, I know). It was really enjoyable. The ending wasn't what I expected, which is always a good thing. It wasn't the best book I've ever read, but I was definitely entertained. It was a fun ride, and I would definitely give any other Michele Campbell books a chance based on my enjoyment of this one.

🌟🌟🌟🌟/5 Stars

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