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Behind My Words: A Ghostwriters Murder Mystery Romantic Suspense Kindle Edition

by J.L. Drake (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
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A tale of manipulation, seduction, and the dark villains that walk among us.

I’m being watched and lied to by those around me.

I’m a ghost writer, scarred from my past, trying to move forward.

I was on the path to success with my author career, until a negative spotlight was cast my way, and the best part of me vanished in one afternoon.

I gave myself a fresh start and moved back home. Soon I found comfort shadowing the new detective for research on my next series. The perks of having family in law enforcement.

I had no clue I’d let my guard down just enough to let him in.

As we grew closer, so did the murder case we were chasing. Clues were stacking up, and all evidence pointed toward me as the next victim.

Can we spot the true villain in time? Or will the mastermind behind the truth of my past continue to walk free among us?
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B086JB2YZT
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2047 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 380 pages
  • Page numbers source ISBN ‏ : ‎ B0884FP6YK
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J. L. Drake

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J.L. Drake is a bestselling author with multiple series published in several countries. The Broken Trilogy is her bestseller, and her next series, Dark Water runs deep into the Broken and Blackstone world.

She was born and raised in Nova Scotia, Canada, and later moved to southern California. Though she loves the weather in Cali, she would sell her left kidney for a good rainstorm. Jodi’s love of the seasons back home in Canada definitely put an appearance in her books.

When she’s not writing, you can often find her sitting somewhere along the coast of Huntington Beach, reading, or at home curled up on a couch with her two children and husband, binge-watching Marvel movies.

“My name is J.L. Drake, and this is my story…” (Like how I did that there? You’re welcome, Broken fans).

I never set out to be an author. I hated English class and couldn’t write a paper to save my life. Being dyslexic was a hurdle, but I was always interested in storytelling. When I was younger, I did a lot of acting in theater, TV, and movies. Nothing major, but Nova Scotia was just starting to get into the movie business at that point. It brought me out of my shell and taught me to look at scenes from many different angles, which has proven to be a major asset to my writing."

Want to read more? Head to her website!

J.L. Drake keeps her website up to date find her next book and what city she'll be in next for a signing!

Her books can be found in different languages around the world.

Please note that all of J.L. Drake's books come with a trigger warning. Light and fluffy is not her style thought you can find lovely moments written between the darkness.

All her books link in some way, here is her "Suggested Reading Order"

Broken Trilogy

BROKEN

SHATTERED

MENDED

Blackstone Series (Spin-off of the Broken Trilogy)

HONOR

ESCAPE

Devil's Reach Trilogy

TRIGGER

DEMONS

UNLEASHED

Blackstone Series (Yes, these two are down here)

FREEDOM

OMERTA - Short Story

COURAGE

Darkness Trilogy (Please note this was the very first series I ever wrote)

DARKNESS LURKS

DARKNESS FOLLOWS

DARKNESS FALLS

BEHIND MY WORDS (Standalone)

CHRISTMAS AT THE CABIN (Short story Spin-off to Behind My Words)

ALL IN (Standalone)

Quiet Mafia Series

QUIET WEALTH

QUIET SECRETS

QUIET POWER

QUIET EMPIRE

Dark Water Series (MUST read the Broken and Blackstone Series before this series)

SHADOWS

WHISKEY

ALPHA

TANGO

Havoc Of Sins

GRIM Coming 3/5

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Deborah Peach
5.0 out of 5 stars Mind blown! Dark and Delicious!!
Reviewed in Canada on 9 January 2024
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What a way to blow my mind!! The twists in this book were dark, numerous, and so unbelievable at times that I had to stop reading to process just how devious the antagonist was. To say this was a thriller is to state it mildly. It knocked my socks off and kept me guessing. It was as suspenseful as could be. There were plenty of nail-biting, breath-stealing scenes that had me totally enraptured with Spencer and Blake. How they fell in love while trying to beat a psycho at his own game was awe-inspiring. Will I reread this book? You bet. I know I'll find things I missed the first time in my eagerness to see what deliciousness was waiting on the next page. J.L. Drake has written another spellbinding story that won't be easy to beat.

Spencer is hired as a ghostwriter by a psychotic writer unable to write his own books, who is running around bringing the books to life, or death, as it were. Blake is the hot new detective at the precinct who catches the case but falls in love with Spencer, his sergeant's niece, as he works the file. As the psycho gets Spencer to pen the story, Spencer and Blake try to outwit him and prevent each subsequent death. But somehow, he stays one step ahead of them. Spencer has to write a set number of books. Can they figure out the psycho's identity in time?

Be forewarned: this author loves to keep your heart in your throat with her writing. Be brave and jump in with both feet if you dare.
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Hellsbells
5.0 out of 5 stars Good read
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 15 February 2024
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Really enjoyed this book read it really quickly couldn't leave it alone. Thanks JL, you have done it again lol
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Norma Jenkins
5.0 out of 5 stars Edge of my seat thriller that kept me HOOKED the entire way through
Reviewed in the United States on 5 August 2020
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It’s no secret that I am a HUGE fan of J.L. Drake and when I saw that this book was coming, I knew I would have to read it. I didn’t get the opportunity to review it the first time I read it back in May when it released… BUT that just meant I got to go back and re-read it!

J.L. Drake takes you on a journey of mystery, murder, intrigue, romance, steam, and so many twists and turns that you have no choice but to keep turning the page to find out what is going on! She immerses you in this world with Blake and Spencer and the minute you step into it, there is no turning back. You are in for the ride of your life, and when it is all said and done and you read the final words on the page, you are struck down and needing to go back and read it all again.

Blake and Spencer are fire! These two characters jumped off the pages and became real people. I watched their story unfold page by page as though they were on a big screen at the theater and I was watching it all come to life right in front of me. The attention to detail and immaculate imagery only heightens each and every page of this mystery, making you want to be in there with them.

If you haven’t read any of Jodi’s work yet, this is one you should definitely read. It will hook you in, and even when it is all said and done… you won’t be able to let it go. This book will haunt you.

Five stars for this thrilling mystery romantic suspense that will keep you invested with every single turn of the page.
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upasana gupta
4.0 out of 5 stars Amazing but there is a but...!
Reviewed in India on 29 July 2020
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I wanted to give 5 stars but left it at 4 bcoz I felt something missing... Maybe the ending is not what I wanted... But nevertheless the author has done a fab job with this book... It keeps a tight hold on its readers
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Penny
5.0 out of 5 stars Gift for an avid reader
Reviewed in Canada on 26 December 2023
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She did not appreciate the read. Said it was dark. So, she gave it to me and I read it and loved it. The author’s sister is a friend of mine. I contacted her and she directed me to your site. All her books were there. I believe that it was part of a trilogy or 2 book set. I only bought one. My mistake in not buyin go the others in the series.
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