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Not Like Her: A suspenseful thriller (Selena Bailey Book 1) Kindle Edition

by H.K. Christie (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars 805 ratings
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A battered mother. A possessive boyfriend. Can she save herself from a similar fate?

Seventeen-year-old Selena Bailey longs to flee her uneasy home life. Prepping every spare minute for a college escape, the headstrong, high school senior vows never to be like her alcoholic mom with her string of abusive boyfriends. So when Selena finds her beaten nearly to death, she knows safety is slipping away...

With her mother's violent lover evading justice, Selena's new boyfriend's offer to move in seems Heaven-sent. But jealous rage and a renewed search for her long-lost father threaten to pull her back into harm's way.

Can Selena break free of an ugly past, or will brutal men crush her hopes of a better future?

Not Like Her is the first book in the suspenseful Selena Bailey series. If you like thrilling twists, dark tension, and smart and driven women, then you'll love this dark mystery series.

*Trigger warning: This book includes themes relating to domestic violence*
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  2. Print length
    122 pages
  3. Language
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  5. Publication date
    November 15, 2019
  6. Reading age
    14 - 18 years
  7. File size
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"This is a horrific topic but a well-thought-out and well-written story. As an abused girlfriend of a jerk, while I was in high school (about 100 years ago), I could identify with Selena (I also came from an abusive home). There is hope as I escaped this life. This book will pull you in and make you a part of the story. Great book." - Amazon reviewer

"Well written book about a tough subject. Suspenseful and thought provoking, this book keeps you turning pages well past your bedtime." - Amazon reviewer

"It touches topics that are sensitive to some people so go in knowing there could be triggers. It was fast paced and got to the point. I enjoyed it." - Amazon reviewer

"Wow!! What a powerful book. Selena following in her mother's footsteps is not unusual. I have seen it happen. Abusers are very good at covering their behavior. Selena thought she had an escape plan, but it didn't work. Zeek had lied about how he got his money, told her over and over he loved her, especially after hitting her, and he justified rape. Zeek never left her side so she couldn't escape and so he more or less kidnapped her and took her to a family owned cabin. Always have friends if possible so if you happen to go missing there will be someone missing you." - Amazon reviewer

"*Suspenseful, well-written book about a very disturbing subject of domestic abuse and violence.*
The most eye-opening part of this book is reading and recognizing the red-flags within your own past relationships or someone you know. I found Not Like Her to be fast-paced, powerful and educational. It kept my attention that I read this book within two hours." - Goodreads.com reviewer

About the Author

H.K. Christie is the author of compelling stories featuring unbreakable women. NOT LIKE HER, is the first book in the suspenseful Selena Bailey series. If you like thrilling twists, dark tension, and smart and driven women, then you'll love this new dark thriller series.

Her women's contemporary fiction collection includes the Unbreakable Series, a heart-warming women's fiction series, inspired by true events. If you like journeys of self-discovery, wounded heroines, and laugh-or-cry moments, you'll love the Unbreakable Series.

Ms. Christie is a native and current resident of the San Francisco Bay Area. When not working on her latest novel, she can be found walking her favorite furry friend, reading, or bedazzling random items found in and around her home.

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Product details

  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07YSZX71N
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Keekstar Media (November 15, 2019)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ November 15, 2019
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1659 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 122 pages
  • Page numbers source ISBN ‏ : ‎ 0998285633
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars 805 ratings

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H. K. Christie

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H.K. Christie is an Amazon bestselling crime and psychological thriller author best known for her Martina Monroe crime thriller series. H.K.’s writing style is a gripping blend of suspense and pace. Her ability to craft complex plots creates a dynamic ebb and flow of tension that keeps readers captivated and eager for more. Inspired by true crime and social justice, she develops realistic, multidimensional characters that bridge the gap between fiction and reality. She lives in the San Francisco Bay Area with her husband and feisty pup, Charlie.

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4.3 out of 5
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Steve E.
5.0 out of 5 stars “NOT LIKE HER” IS A GREAT BEGINNING
Reviewed in the United States on November 5, 2022
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This is my first read of an H. K. Christie novel, and I was certainly pleasantly surprised by her writing style, character development and the twists & turns her story took to reach its conclusion.

Selena Bailey certainly isn’t your typical protagonist. Only 18 and senior nearing the end of her finals before graduating from high school, Selena has been applying to colleges she’d like to attend the following school year.

Selena has had a life no one - not even your worst enemy - should suffer through. She lives in a hovel of an apartment with her divorced, alcoholic mother and her mother’s abusive boyfriend. All Selena wants to do is focus on her final exams, complete her senior project and get accepted to all the schools she’d applied to.

To find out more, you’re going to have to get the book and read it! I’ve already recommended “NOT LIKE HER” to my relatives, friends and fellow writers.
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4.0 out of 5 stars A good read!
Reviewed in the United States on March 13, 2023
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Selena was a bright student wanting to get away from her home situation of a drunk mother and all her loser boyfriends. She was waiting for the day she would turn 18 once and for all.
One night, she found her mother nearly beaten to death. She definitely didn’t want to be like her mother. No way, no siree

Soon after, she meets a college man with such aspiration that instantly sweeps her off her feet. A month into their relationship and they were head-over-heels in love. Whoa, talk about fast! But she would still not be like her mother. This relationship was different. It was real love. Mmm, yeah right!

He gives her a promise ring that said, “You belong to me.” Oh, that don’t sound good. This thing with Zeke was happening too fast. Watch out!

After returning home, Selena sees her nightmare come true. The next day, her mom is dead. After she moves in with the boyfriend is when she sees a whole new side to him. Yep, sounds about right.

Jealousy, rage, roughness. I knew it! Looks like he wasn’t Mr. Perfect after all. Her worst nightmare was becoming like HER. She wasn’t like HER.

A plan for escape—not so easy.

This was easy to read and easy to get into. Of course, it wasn’t that suspenseful and it kind of had a convenient ending if you ask me.

Still, this was a good read.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great thriller
Reviewed in the United States on April 30, 2023
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This story brought to light about domestic violence. The main character Selena falls prey to the path her mother took. At least there was a happy ending. Can't wait to read more about her adventures.
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Brenda Hawkins
4.0 out of 5 stars Intense thriller
Reviewed in the United States on June 19, 2023
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Selena Bailey is a good student who is just about to graduate high school. She is preparing for college. She does not want to follow the path her mother has taken. Her mother is an alcoholic who has an abusive boyfriend. She is approached by a good looking college student while at her favorite coffee shop. He was charming, attentive, and caring or so she thought. The book gives a pretty accurate portrayal of domestic abuse and its extreme. Very compelling! Good read!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great read!
Reviewed in the United States on February 14, 2021
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Started this story last night and finished it a short time ago. I'm sorry to have finished it st quickly but stayed up later than usual last night. Unfortunately, I didn't have a lot to read tonight before I was done. I was pleasantly surprised to find a well written book that actually kept me entertained. Not once did I catch myself looking for mistakes in grammar, spelling or punctuation.
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Mary
5.0 out of 5 stars Lies Men Tell
Reviewed in the United States on February 22, 2021
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A very well written book. Selena doesn’t have the greatest home life, with a father who left, a mother who is an alcoholic and a woman who is abused by the men in her life.
That’s just to start. This is a book that you will have to read straight through.
I would recommend this book all.
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Ruth A Williams
5.0 out of 5 stars Very Good!!!
Reviewed in the United States on June 9, 2022
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Suspenseful and entertaining. It kept me anticipating the next move and when she would begin to suspect the danger that she was in. Hard to put down!
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Colleen Noyes
4.0 out of 5 stars Good
Reviewed in the United States on December 29, 2020
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This was my first book by this author and I found it to be fairly good. The authors writing style made it a fast paced read with some great details. I found that the characters were well written, but they lacked much back story to really make me connect with them. There were moments that I would start to feel a little connection, but just not enough. I would have liked to have seen the author push a bit more with some details and part of it felt like the storyline was jumpy. I felt that the author did a great job of making Selena relatable and you can tell the author did some research on the matter, which as a reader I appreciated. I see that this is the first in a series and I feel there was enough potential there to give a second book a chance:)
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TVR-Andy
5.0 out of 5 stars A short good story
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 21, 2023
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A good story albeit shorter in length than normal. Abuse, murder, manipulation and kidnapping it’s all here. A young woman is having a hard life but gets through it with help.
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Helen
4.0 out of 5 stars Gripping Thriller
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 15, 2021
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A well written book about a tough subject. Fast paced, suspenseful and thought provoking, this book keeps you turning pages well into the small hours.
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Mrs Margaret E Reynolds
5.0 out of 5 stars Fast moving
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 13, 2021
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It was fast moving which I like. The story was also credulous and showed how an abusive person can "groom" it's victim.
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Maggie
4.0 out of 5 stars Good book
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 19, 2021
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I really enjoyed this thriller, it was like watching it on a tv show. I guess the story had a predictable ending but nontheless it was a thoroughly good read.
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DIANA HESELTON
5.0 out of 5 stars Suspenseful thriller
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 28, 2021
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A book I couldn't put down, would thoroughly recommend carnot wait to read HK Christie's collection of suspense filled collection
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