What He Didn't Tell Me A Romantic Mystery Thriller with a Shocking Twist |
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Powerful. Poignant. Heartbreaking. Beautiful. Erin had a perfect twenty-fifth birthday ... until a terrible accident turned it into a nightmare. Now, she is drowning in a sea of grief, and it feels like there is no escape. In a desperate effort to survive, she travels to Los Angeles, her favorite place in the world, to search for a sign that life is still worth living. When Erin meets Ben in a coffee shop, she can't help but be drawn to him. Soon, they are exploring Los Angeles together, sharing stories of their painful pasts, and bonding more deeply than Erin ever thought possible. But Ben is hiding a horrible secret. A secret he won't tell her … A secret that could destroy her. |
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*What He Didn't Tell Me is inspired by Jenny Lynne’s previously published work Lost in Los Angeles. If you never experienced Lost in Los Angeles, or if you would like to re-experience this extraordinary story, What He Didn't Tell Me is a must-read!* Praise for Lost in Los Angeles: "I have read many books and I don't think one has moved me as much as this one did. My eyes are welling up and my heart aches. I absolutely love this book." -- Elizabeth, The Bookish Way ★★★★★ "Lynne made me feel like I was right there with Erin, feeling everything she was. Her pain was so real and it broke my heart. You have to read this book! Trust me. The ending will blow you away." -- Susan, Goodreads ★★★★★ If you’re looking for a fast-paced read with riveting suspense and captivating clean romance that will shatter your heart and then put it back together again, don’t miss this gripping standalone with a shocking twist that will take your breath away! Read all of J.W. Lynne's books for FREE with Kindle Unlimited. |
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Author J.W. Lynne's photos of some of the places that inspired Ben and Erin's adventures in What He Didn't Tell Me: |
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Hollywood Sign Hike |
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Malibu Creek State
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Griffith Observatory |
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Miceli's Restaurant | |
An excerpt from What He Didn't Tell Me
Read more of What He Didn't Tell Me by J.W. Lynne at Amazon.com!
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Popular quotes from What He Didn't Tell Me: "I decide to make the terrifying choice, the dangerous choice, the choice that could destroy me if my decision is the wrong one. But it is the only choice I can live with." |
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About this book: Genre or genres of literature: romance, love story, romantic mystery, thriller, travel, contemporary, coming of age, women's fiction Point of view: first person Gender of protagonist: female Page count: under 200 pages Featured geographical locations: Set in California, United States (Los Angeles, Los Feliz, Hollywood, North Hollywood, Universal City, Malibu) WHAT HE DIDN'T TELL ME has been praised for its honest portrayal of healing after trauma, PTSD, depression and mental health, and suicide. WHAT HE DIDN'T TELL ME has captivated teens and adults who enjoy novel similar to best sellers like THIRTEEN REASONS WHY (by Jay Asher), ELEANOR & PARK (by Rainbow Rowell), THE FAULT IN OUR STARS (by John Green), ALL THE BRIGHT PLACES (by Jennifer Niven), or IF I STAY (by Gayle Forman). This compelling novel gives us an insider's Los Angeles travel guide wrapped in a coming-of-age story of grief, healing, and hope, with a shocking ending that you won't see coming. |
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Are you doing a reading challenge or book bingo? Here are some of the most popular 2023 prompts that fit this book: A book about or set in California (set in Los Angeles, Los Feliz, Griffith Park, Hollywood, Universal City, and Malibu, California) A book set in summer A book with a contemporary setting A book with a big plot twist or twist ending A book featuring a character who travels to another state (California) A book written in first-person present tense Main protagonist's name starts with E (Her name is Erin) Book title starting with the letter W A book with a six syllable title A book with a five word title A book with a dedication A book with a female author |
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OTHER BOOKS BY J.W.
LYNNE IF I TELL: A teen wonders if her father is a serial killer. THE UNKNOWN: Eight kids learn the shocking reason why they were kidnapped. ABOVE THE SKY: A girl lives in a world where touching her soulmate is forbidden. THE DARKNESS OUTSIDE: A teen is locked in a bunker to take a simulated trip to the moon. WILD ANIMAL SCHOOL: A girl falls in love with a boy at an exotic animal ranch. KID DOCS: An experimental program turns kids into doctors. Check out all of Lynne's books on Amazon! **Lynne's books are now available on Kindle Unlimited.** |
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