From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Crossfire® saga comes the beginning of a twisty tale of obsession and rage, as a trinity of women protect what they covet at any cost.
You can’t believe all of them, but can you trust any of them?
Widower Kane Black is still ruinously married to his late wife, Lily. Grief has hollowed him… until he sees a woman with his wife’s inimitable beauty on the streets of Manhattan. He whisks her up to his towering penthouse, protectively under guard, nestling her in dark opulence where Lily’s memory is a possessive beguiling force.
Aliyah, Kane’s mother, deals in science. There are too many questions, too few answers, and too much at stake. “Lily” has dangerous control over Kane and there can be only one queen on the throne.
Amy, Kane’s sister-in-law, has been bloodied by deceit and betrayal, and she’s devolving into murderous rage. She’s paid too high a price and now intends to claim what she’s owed.
Three women, linked by buried secrets, circle the man who unquestioningly accepts the return of his beloved long-dead wife. Kane is happier than he’s ever been, and he’ll do anything to stay that way.
Propulsive and sly, So Close is a lushly gothic novel of domestic suspense with the emotional intensity, scorching sensuality, and complex exploration of female trauma that are the hallmarks of multimillion-copy international bestseller Sylvia Day.
Review:
Kane Black is a successful businessman, dark, mysterious and handsome. Women tend to fall for him instantly; however, Kane is still grieving his wife, Lily, who passed six years ago. Or, at least that's what everyone thought until one day Kane spots Lily in the streets of Manhattan. It seems Lily has been living a different life for the past six years, but none of that matters to Kane as he immediately incorporates her into his daily life. Those closest to Kane have different reactions to Lily's mysterious reappearance. Kane's butler, Witte is suspicious of Lily's background and the character she seems to be playing, but enjoys seeing Kane happy and fulfilled when she is around. Kane's mother, Aliyah is worried about the business she and Kane built and what part Lily wants in it. Kane's sister-in-law, Amy is jealous of Lily's reappearance, but can't help feeling pulled into Lily's overwhelming enchanting nature. Meanwhile, Lily is trying to finish the mission she set out to complete six years ago while trying to balance Kane and his family.
So Close is an intense, domestic mystery with a good dash as erotic romance. From the very beginning I was intrigued by Kane's grief for his wife and the pull she had over him, even in death. When Lily resurfaced, the mystery only got deeper. With alternating points of view of Lily, Amy, Aliyah, and Witte the mystery is heightened as each person brings a different point of view about Lily and Kane while Lily is careful not to reveal anything too deep. It was interesting that Kane's point of view was left out as all of the other characters are operating around him. Lily's mystery is very carefully crafted and I had no idea of her motives or identity until the very end. All of the intimate scenes were incredibly hot and descriptive and sometimes with surprising couples. None of these scenes detract from the plot, however, and often add to the suspense and treachery. With a surprising ending, leading to yet another mystery, I can't wait to see what the next book in the Blacklist series has to offer.
You can’t believe all of them, but can you trust any of them?
Widower Kane Black is still ruinously married to his late wife, Lily. Grief has hollowed him… until he sees a woman with his wife’s inimitable beauty on the streets of Manhattan. He whisks her up to his towering penthouse, protectively under guard, nestling her in dark opulence where Lily’s memory is a possessive beguiling force.
Aliyah, Kane’s mother, deals in science. There are too many questions, too few answers, and too much at stake. “Lily” has dangerous control over Kane and there can be only one queen on the throne.
Amy, Kane’s sister-in-law, has been bloodied by deceit and betrayal, and she’s devolving into murderous rage. She’s paid too high a price and now intends to claim what she’s owed.
Three women, linked by buried secrets, circle the man who unquestioningly accepts the return of his beloved long-dead wife. Kane is happier than he’s ever been, and he’ll do anything to stay that way.
Propulsive and sly, So Close is a lushly gothic novel of domestic suspense with the emotional intensity, scorching sensuality, and complex exploration of female trauma that are the hallmarks of multimillion-copy international bestseller Sylvia Day.
Review:
Kane Black is a successful businessman, dark, mysterious and handsome. Women tend to fall for him instantly; however, Kane is still grieving his wife, Lily, who passed six years ago. Or, at least that's what everyone thought until one day Kane spots Lily in the streets of Manhattan. It seems Lily has been living a different life for the past six years, but none of that matters to Kane as he immediately incorporates her into his daily life. Those closest to Kane have different reactions to Lily's mysterious reappearance. Kane's butler, Witte is suspicious of Lily's background and the character she seems to be playing, but enjoys seeing Kane happy and fulfilled when she is around. Kane's mother, Aliyah is worried about the business she and Kane built and what part Lily wants in it. Kane's sister-in-law, Amy is jealous of Lily's reappearance, but can't help feeling pulled into Lily's overwhelming enchanting nature. Meanwhile, Lily is trying to finish the mission she set out to complete six years ago while trying to balance Kane and his family.
So Close is an intense, domestic mystery with a good dash as erotic romance. From the very beginning I was intrigued by Kane's grief for his wife and the pull she had over him, even in death. When Lily resurfaced, the mystery only got deeper. With alternating points of view of Lily, Amy, Aliyah, and Witte the mystery is heightened as each person brings a different point of view about Lily and Kane while Lily is careful not to reveal anything too deep. It was interesting that Kane's point of view was left out as all of the other characters are operating around him. Lily's mystery is very carefully crafted and I had no idea of her motives or identity until the very end. All of the intimate scenes were incredibly hot and descriptive and sometimes with surprising couples. None of these scenes detract from the plot, however, and often add to the suspense and treachery. With a surprising ending, leading to yet another mystery, I can't wait to see what the next book in the Blacklist series has to offer.
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