Center of Gravity, Laura McNeill
Center of Gravity, Laura McNeill
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Center of Gravity

Author: Laura McNeill

Narrator: Lisa Larson, Lisa Larsen

Unabridged: 10 hr 11 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Thomas Nelson

Published: 07/14/2015


Synopsis

Center of Gravity weaves a chilling tale, revealing the unfailing and dangerous truth that marriages—and the people inside them—are not always what they seem. Perfect for fans of The Girl on the Train.Her whole life, Ava Carson has been sure of one thing: she doesn’t measure up to her mother’s expectations. So when Mitchell Carson sweeps into her life with his adorable son, the ready-made family seems like a dream come true. In the blink of an eye, she’s married, has a new baby, and life is wonderful.Or is it?When her picture-perfect marriage begins unraveling at the seams, Ava convinces herself she can fix it. It’s temporary. It’s the stress. It’s Mitchell’s tragic history of loss.If only Ava could believe her own excuses.Mitchell is no longer the charming, thoughtful man she married. He grows more controlling by the day, revealing a violent jealous streak. His behavior is recklessly erratic, and the unanswered questions about his past now hint at something far more sinister than Ava can stomach. Before she can fit the pieces together, Mitchell files for divorce and demands full custody of their boys.Fueled by fierce love for her children and aided by Graham Thomas, a new attorney in town, Ava takes matters into her own hands, digging deep into the past. But will finding the truth be enough to beat Mitchell at his own game?“A bold, poignant look into an imploding marriage . . . compelling, fierce, and ultimately hopeful”—Joshilyn Jackson, New York Times bestselling author of Someone Else’s Love Story“A breathless, gut-wrenching, satisfying page turner about the real superheroes of the world who stand up to evil and won’t back down.”—Erin Healy, author of The Baker’s Wife

About Laura McNeill

Laura McNeil is a writer, web geek, travel enthusiast, and coffee drinker. In her former life, she was a television news anchor for CBS News affiliates in New York and Alabama. Laura holds a master’s degree in journalism from The Ohio State University and is completing a graduate program in interactive technology at the University of Alabama. When she’s not writing and doing homework, she enjoys running, yoga, and spending time at the beach. She lives in Mobile, AL with her family.   


Reviews

Goodreads review by Jennifer on August 19, 2015

4.5 Stars! "Center of Gravity" is a high-octane drama/mystery/psychological thriller! The book grips the reader quite early and then takes off. It is an emotional roller coaster and I found myself tearing up several times! Ava seems to have the perfect life. She is married to a very handsome man, Mi......more

Goodreads review by Dana on July 23, 2015

Ava thought she had the perfect life, the perfect marriage till it all crashed down on her.Ava was unaware of her husband's dark secrets and I think she was in denial about their life together.She made excuses for his jealousy and control habits and blamed herself for not being a good wife.Her love......more

Goodreads review by Claire - The Coffeeholic Bookworm on August 19, 2015

This had been a really gripping tale about a mad kind of love, the kind of madness that will bring you to the edge of your insanity. Mitchell and his twisted lies, his sick sense of love, his superior regards to himself and abominable attitude towards others. I feel so bad for Ava, for feeling so muc......more

Goodreads review by Erin on May 31, 2019

4.5 rounded up! Wow, sometimes a great 1 just sneaks up on you! I was in a bit of a slump.. Even searching out 5 star reviews & popular authors just to try to improve my odds a bit. I was just having the worst luck! Then i stumble on this 1 at the library- & genuinely enjoyed every minute! The husba......more

Goodreads review by Melissa (Semi-hiatus for Work) on May 07, 2021

What a creepy book! This incredibly fast-paced tale is difficult to put down, mostly because the reader gets invested in the characters and won’t want to stop until it all plays out. At first, Ava is frustrating because she’s too much of a doormat, too accommodating. As she gets more confidence, she......more