Envy

by Sandra Brown
Envy cover
Good Books rating 3.83
Thriller/Suspense
Technical
  • ID: 2301
  • Added: 2025-10-13
  • Updated: 2025-10-13
  • ISBN: 9781455546473
  • Publisher: Hachette UK
  • Published: 2013-08-27
  • Reviews: 3

Maris Matherly-Reed, a book editor, is intrigued by an unsolicited manuscript with blockbuster potential. Her journey to a secluded island to meet the author, Parker Evans, takes a sinister turn as she suspects his story might be based on real events. As she delves deeper, her growing attraction to Parker is overshadowed by the chilling realization that a long-concealed crime is about to resurface. When a sudden death occurs, Maris finds herself entangled with a dangerous individual who will stop at nothing to protect his secrets. The line between fiction and reality blurs as she races to uncover the truth before it's too late.

Reviews
Goodreads · 2025-10-13
exciting 4.50

The novel was thrilling and exhausting, with a great crime plot and a sweet romance. The pacing and excitement made it a standout read.

This reviewer found the novel to be incredibly thrilling and engaging, with a crime plot that kept them on the edge of their seat. The romance aspect was also well-received, adding a sweet touch to the overall story. The reviewer felt exhausted and drained after finishing the book, which speaks to its intensity and the ability to keep the reader hooked from start to finish. They appreciated the mix of genres and the way the story balanced suspense and romance.

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    This was a great novel, with a thrilling good crime plot and a sweet romance part.

    I loved it all and I was kind of exhausted and drained after over 14 exciting chapters.

    It was a rollercoaster ride that I couldn't put down.

The Independent Review · Kelsey Rolfe · 2013-08-04
disappointing 3.00

The story had all the hallmarks of a brilliant novel, but the execution fell short of expectations. The themes of deception and revenge were compelling, but not fully realized.

Kelsey Rolfe found the premise of the story to be very promising, with themes of deception, revenge, and writing that could have made for a brilliant novel. However, they felt that the execution did not live up to the potential. The story had moments of brilliance, but overall, it felt like it could have been more impactful. The reviewer appreciated the complexity of the plot but wished it had been carried out with more finesse.

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    A story of deception, revenge and, of course, writing, it had all the hallmarks of a brilliant novel.

    In practice, the execution was severely lacking.

    The story had moments of brilliance, but overall, it felt like it could have been more impactful.

All About Romance · 2001-10-30
engaging 4.00

The love story was engaging, despite initial reservations about the heroine's marital status. The plot's twists and turns kept the reader hooked.

This reviewer was initially put off by the heroine being a married woman, but they quickly found themselves drawn into the love story. The plot's ability to surprise and engage made it a memorable read. The reviewer appreciated the depth of the characters and the way the story unfolded, making it a standout in their opinion. They felt the romance was well-developed and the emotional beats were well-executed.

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    I liked the love story in this book a lot.

    That surprised me; I was unhappy at the outset that the heroine was a married woman.

    But regardless of that, the story had a way of drawing me in.

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