Obsession, Mathews & Mathews Mystery Series #1
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Great combo of mystery, love & self-discovery
Toni aims to find out while she tries to sort out her father's unfinished business. In the process, she discovers that she may not have it as together as she thought.
Macias blends together a mystery, a love story, and a story of a young woman's search for herself. Realistic situations conclude with a twist you won't see coming. I was a tad disappointed in the way the love story ended, but I'm confident that I'll get over it.
(I received this book as a freebie from the author.)
October 7, 2010
I was hooked on Obsession from the first chapter. Any good book should accomplish that. But it so captured me that, by the last chapters, I actually locked myself in the bathroom to finish reading without interruption.Is Obsession a romance? A thriller? Yes, on both counts, but neither label does it justice. The plot is too breathless, and the characters too layered, to be pigeonholed so mechanically. I cried as Toni Matthews cried out to God for directiontorn between her growing attraction to Abe, a man not of her faith, and her promise to marry her long time fianc. I cried for her fianc as he realized he was losing her. And I cried for Abe as he faced his past ... and then his future. Oh, did I ever cry for Abe!Life is not an either/or propositionneither all sugarcoated, nor all oily. Macias nails that distinctive nuance through her characters, as she skillfully threads an astounding message of hope into a roller coaster plot. Its a satisfying ride.
January 16, 2007
Although Obsession is a fine suspenseful read, the authors real strength is in characterization and the relationships between the various charactersToni Matthews; her young sister, Melissa; her long-time fiance, Brad; and Abe, the detective she falls in love with. Ultimately, it was those relationships that kept me turning the pages. The dilemma Toni faces as she wrestles with meeting everyones expectations (and her own) and following her heart is wrenching. You love both good men who vie for her heart, even though it becomes apparent early on that Toni and Abe belong together! How can Toni possibly resolve this situation without either compromising her heart by marrying Brad, whom she cares deeply about but doesnt love and consequently devastating Abe, whom she loves, but who isnt a believeror betraying Brad, his family, and her sister by choosing Abe? The author has created a truly gut-wrenching and yet uplifting story thats believable all the way. It will keep you turning those pages to find out not only how the case of her fathers death and a young girls disappearance turns out, but also how Toni, Abe, and Brad finally work out their relationships for the best of all of them.
July 10, 2006
In her gripping novel, Obsession, Kathi Mills-Macias brilliantly interweaves suspense, romance, and faith to create a story that will keep you turning pages non-stop. Lead character Toni Matthews takes you on a tension-packed emotional journey as she grapples with the serious life issues of love, doubt, and fear to emerge as more than a conqueror through Gods faithfulness. Youll find yourself crying, laughing, holding your breath, and rooting for the good guyall at the same time. Author Mills-Macias knows how to tell a good story. Dont miss this one. Its truly a phenomenal read!
May 21, 2006
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