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Jacob Collins

An intriguing and absorbing psychological thriller!

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on 28 January 2023

The Ideal Man is a gripping novel by T.J. Emerson, following the lives of three women as they deal with the release of Sandy, from prison, after he has spent time in prison for rape. What follows is an intense narrative as the three women battle with their perception of Sandy and what sort of a man he truly is, a monster or a victim.

Following Sandy’s release from prison, he travels to the French town of Nice to be with his daughter, Colette, who has fought for his release, and has publicly shared her journey to this point on her blog. She believes wholeheartedly in his innocence, which has ostracised her from her brother, who now lives in Australia, and who has no relationship with her, or their father. It also sparked the end to her marriage. I thought it was intriguing to see their relationship begin to move forward when Sandy comes to live with her. He comes across as someone who is dominating, and Colette begins to feel this a little, as Sandy begins to pick up his life again from before he went to prison. I was fascinated to see if whether or not she would begin to change her mind about her dad.

T.J. Emerson also tells the story from the point of view of a woman called Lynne, who is Sandy’s new girlfriend. She contacted him while he was in prison, and like Collette, she can’t believe that he is guilty of the crime he was convicted of. I was interested to see what Collette’s relationship with Lynn would be like, once Sandy introduced the two of them together, and if there would be any tensions between them, particularly as Sandy kept Lynne a secret from Collette.

We also hear from Jane, the woman who Sandy raped. Jane has struggled to move on from the incident, and you can see just how fearful she is, knowing that Sandy has been released from prison. This is also affecting the relationship that she has with her husband and her son. T.J. Emerson keeps the tension ticking up a notch, as I kept wondering, if at any point in the novel, if Jane and Sandy would cross paths again, and what would happen if they did.

I really liked how T.J. Emerson got inside the heads of her characters. Their emotions come through in the writing as they grapple with their thoughts and feelings, and this is what makes this novel an intense read. The Ideal Man makes for an intriguing and an absorbing psychological thriller.

Millie

Wow could not put this book down!?!

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on 16 May 2023

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I love the way the book moved Telling the story... It kept me interested so I didn't Want to put it down. I want to find another book by this author..

Pamela Pollin

A suspenseful read

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on 1 February 2023

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A great depiction of the south of France. A father daughter story full of humanity, clever interweaving of characters, unexpected twists and turns. I recommend this book to everyone who enjoys a suspenseful read.

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Blythe K Robertson

A gripping read...

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on 29 January 2023

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Emerson's style of slightly exotic, darkly thrilling tales continues with The Ideal Man, an unputdownable new thriller. It will reel you in, surprise, shock and delight.

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Coton-Enthusiast

Good Read!

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on 27 January 2023

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This novel, told from several POV, was an interesting fast paced story. I’ll definitely look for other books by this author.

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