No One Knows Us Here, Rebecca Kelley
No One Knows Us Here, Rebecca Kelley
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No One Knows Us Here
A Novel

Author: Rebecca Kelley

Narrator: Merritt Hicks

Unabridged: 10 hr 45 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 01/01/2023

Synopsis

In this gripping novel about obsession, control, and self-preservation, a woman desperate to provide a new life for her sister enters a compromising arrangement with an entitled tech billionaire.Rosemary Rabourne is already struggling to pay the bills when her recently orphaned half sister, Wendy, shows up at her door. Rosemary will try anything to provide for the traumatized teenager—including offering her services as a high-end escort.Leo Glass is the billionaire CEO of a revolutionary social app. He wants the “girlfriend experience”—someone contractually obligated to love him—and he thinks he’s found the perfect match in Rosemary. His proposition has its perks: a luxury apartment and financial security. And its conditions: constant surveillance and availability whenever Leo calls. It’s not the life Rosemary wants, but she’s out of options.Then she meets her new neighbor, Sam, a musician with whom Rosemary shares an immediate attraction and a genuine intimacy she’s never felt with anyone. Falling in love makes it possible to imagine a real new life. But Leo won’t let go of her that easily, and his need for control escalates. So does Rosemary’s desperation—to protect Wendy, to protect herself, and, at any price, to escape.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Vibliophile on December 06, 2022

(2.5 stars) - Intriguing premise that was hard to put down, BUT... ... the explanations & resolution at the end were ... unsatisfying The creepy premise pulled me in, & though the protagonist is decidedly odd & questionable herself, the story is well written enough, and the desire to figure out what......more

Goodreads review by Mallory on January 05, 2023

I have to say the writing of this book was super engaging. I also loved that it’s primarily set in Portland Oregon since I live near there. I didn’t love the characters. Rosemary was interesting but hard to connect with and she seemed naive at times. As much as this made it harder to read a book fro......more

Goodreads review by Erin on December 24, 2022

Special thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for a free, electronic ARC of this novel received in exchange for an honest review. Expected publication date: January 1, 2023 Rosemary Rabourne left home after the death of her mother, leaving her half-sister, Wendy, in the care of her paternal g......more

Goodreads review by Jennifer on December 20, 2022

I dnf this book at 70% I just didn't care anymore. The main character was just unlikable and stupid. I just kept waiting for something to happen and nothing did. It was my December first reads Amazon pick. The writing was actually pretty good it was just a dull story of very unlikable characters.......more

Goodreads review by Danielle on February 04, 2023

This was a tough one. I really wanted to like it but all of the characters are so annoying and whiny that it was hard to root for anyone. It was mostly just gross and uncomfortable. They tried to make Leo some kind of hybrid of Christian Grey and Elon Musk and it came out kind of corny and unbelieva......more

Quotes

“Hicks draws listeners in with her portrayal of the guilt and trauma driving Rosemary’s frantic search to help her sister.… As time passes, Leo becomes more controlling, leading to a dramatic and fatal confrontation. Hicks captivates by fully realizing the complexity of Rosemary’s inner emotions as well as Leo’s slowly intensifying obsession.” —Booklist“An enjoyable ride.” —Booklist

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