Book Review: "You Were Always Mine" by Nicole Baart

I believe I started reading Nicole Baart because I won a book (or 2) in a series.  I then ventured into getting to review some of her books as part of a street team.  You Were Always Mine I bought just because and decided to read this now because well...coronavirus; we're all quarantined and this was a book on my shelf I haven't read yet.  This is hands down, no contest the best Baart has written thus far!

Jessica, the main character, is newly separated and has two sons-one adopted and one blood.  One night she receives a phone call about a tragic death regarding a loved one.  Not only does Jess now have to navigate "single" life, a career, a moody teenager, the behavioral/emotional issues that arise with her other son stemming from his past, but a web of lies uncovered by this death.  While trying to deal with grief and all the aforementioned she throws her self into solving the mystery that this death brought about concerning her adopted son. The mystery is multi-faceted and the answers slowly unravel.

This novel was engaging and riveting, the suspense continued to build.  As I neared the end I was CERTAIN that there was no way possible there were enough pages left to conclude the story.  But alas Baart slaps you in the face with an enormous betrayal and quickly ties up all loose ends.

I finished this novel last night and I'm experiencing a major book hangover today.  I need more!  I highly recommend this book for your next read!