Personal Trainer Cassidy Novak returns home after failing on a hit reality television show. Not only has she gained fame from appearing on the show, she also discovers that she has acquired a stalker. Now, as Cassidy's former contestants are being killed off, she refuses to play by the stalker's bizarre rules. As she is being shadowed by photographer Zach Gallagher, assigned to capture her private moments for the local newspaper, she wants to confide in him but is afraid he's not as nice as he seems. When the stalker forces a showdown with her, Cassidy must "walk the plank" - this time for her life.
I really enjoyed this story. I must admit that I am not really into the reality show craze, but this held my attention throughout. I give it an A+!
I really enjoyed this story. I must admit that I am not really into the reality show craze, but this held my attention throughout. I give it an A+!
I don't watch alot of reality television, just some sporadic shows. However, I realize how they work and sometimes question what all the contestants have to go through to win. I cannot imagine how it would feel to go through all that they require to up the ratings, and then lose. Cassidy went into the contest hoping to win so she could realize her dream of owning fitness centers. She loses by five points... five measly points. Ouch! But with head held high, she walks the plank.
Cassidy is a character you like almost immediately. She's friendly, nice, intelligent and she has a backbone, you won't walk right over her. I found myself rooting for Cassidy right from the beginning. When she arrives back home, it was pleasing to see her still get some celebrity endorsements and newspaper time. But someone is her biggest fan, and they aren't happy Cassidy lost. They begin to stalk her - but who is it? Is it the photographer taking pictures of her? Is it another contest from the show she had a thing with? Or is it Reggie, the egotistical and obnoxious winner of the show? Cassidy will have to figure it out quick or she may be sinking until of swimming next time.
Stacy Juba pens an entertaining tale with just the right mix of suspense. The pages flew by quickly as I found myself immersed in Cassidy's story. The characters are vibrant and well developed set against a realistic reality show. The stalker isn't easy to pinpoint either! Ms. Juba navigates us through twists and turns and surprises that will leave you with a highly satisfied conclusion. A very gratifying read!
Cassidy is a character you like almost immediately. She's friendly, nice, intelligent and she has a backbone, you won't walk right over her. I found myself rooting for Cassidy right from the beginning. When she arrives back home, it was pleasing to see her still get some celebrity endorsements and newspaper time. But someone is her biggest fan, and they aren't happy Cassidy lost. They begin to stalk her - but who is it? Is it the photographer taking pictures of her? Is it another contest from the show she had a thing with? Or is it Reggie, the egotistical and obnoxious winner of the show? Cassidy will have to figure it out quick or she may be sinking until of swimming next time.
Stacy Juba pens an entertaining tale with just the right mix of suspense. The pages flew by quickly as I found myself immersed in Cassidy's story. The characters are vibrant and well developed set against a realistic reality show. The stalker isn't easy to pinpoint either! Ms. Juba navigates us through twists and turns and surprises that will leave you with a highly satisfied conclusion. A very gratifying read!
Cassidy has come in second on the reality t.v. show Sink or Swim. Now she is stuck going back to her old job and her dreams of owning her own gym are out of her reach. Once back home, she has become somewhat like a celebrity and the local paper wants to have a reporter and a cute photographer, Zach, follow her around. Cassidy thinks it is a good idea until she starts receiving love notes from "Miles". She definitely does not want anyone to know about this and blow it out of proportion. After two of her former castmates are found dead, Cassidy reconsiders and goes to the police. Now she is looking around every corner wondering who this stalker is and what is he going to do next.
Love, love Cassidy! She is a very believable character. Juba has done a great job making this book seem like something that had actually happened. I never knew who the actually stalker was (which is a HUGE plus in my book). Cassidy also never made those irritating classic air-headed decisions that really annoy me. The book has a few twists and turns that keep it interesting and builds up to a great conclusion. I definitely recommend this book...:)
Love, love Cassidy! She is a very believable character. Juba has done a great job making this book seem like something that had actually happened. I never knew who the actually stalker was (which is a HUGE plus in my book). Cassidy also never made those irritating classic air-headed decisions that really annoy me. The book has a few twists and turns that keep it interesting and builds up to a great conclusion. I definitely recommend this book...:)
