Recommendations based on The One I Left Behindby Jennifer McMahon

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  1. Don't Breathe a Word

    by Jennifer McMahon
    A young girl disappears after playing a game with fairies. Years later, her boyfriend tries to uncover the truth behind her disappearance.

    “ Don’t Breathe a Word is a haunting page-turner that kept me up, spine shivering and enthralled, way past my bedtime.” —Joshilyn Jackson, author of Never Have I Ever On a soft summer night in ... (Barnes & Noble)

  2. Island of Lost Girls

    by Jennifer McMahon
    A young girl goes missing on a summer night, and years later, a woman returns to the island to confront her past and find the truth.

    While parked at a gas station, Rhonda sees something so incongruously surreal that at first she hardly recognizes it as a crime in progress. She watches, unmoving, as someone dressed in a rabbit ... (Goodreads)

  3. Help for the Haunted

    by John Searles
    A young girl navigates the aftermath of her parents' murder, haunted by their presence and searching for answers.

    It begins with a call in the middle of snowy February evening. Lying in her bed, young Sylvie Mason overhears her parents on the phone across the hall. This is not the first late-night call they have ... (Goodreads)

  4. Emmy & Oliver

    by Robin Benway
    Childhood friends reunite after Oliver is found, 10 years after being kidnapped by his father. Emmy helps him adjust to life he doesn't remember.

    Emmy and Oliver were going to be best friends forever, or maybe even more, before their futures were ripped apart. In Emmy's soul, despite the space and time between them, their connection has never ... (Barnes & Noble)

  5. Promise Not to Tell

    by Jennifer McMahon
    A woman returns to her hometown to confront a traumatic past and a present-day murder mystery. Secrets unravel as she digs deeper.

    In 2002, Kate Cypher, a 41-year-old school nurse, returns home to her Vermont hippie commune where she grew up to care for her aging mother, who is afflicted with Alzheimer's disease . Her first ... (Wikipedia)

  6. Reconstructing Amelia

    by Kimberly McCreight
    A mother unravels the truth behind her teenage daughter's death, uncovering secrets from the past.

    In Reconstructing Amelia , the stunning debut novel from Kimberly McCreight, Kate's in the middle of the biggest meeting of her career when she gets the telephone call from Grace Hall, her daughter’s ... (Goodreads)

  7. The Good Girl

    by Mary Kubica
    A woman's desperate attempt to save her kidnapped daughter reveals dark secrets of her past.

    Look out for Mary Kubica’s new twisty psychological thriller,, The Other Mrs., perfect for fans of “You”.,Over a million copies sold.,“A twisty, roller coaster ride of a debut. Fans of, Gone Girl, ... (Barnes & Noble)

  8. The Good Daughter

    by Karin Slaughter
    A woman's quest for justice, uncovering secrets and lies that threaten to tear her family apart.

    “,The Good Daughter, is like, Law and Order, meets, The Good Wife,.” —theSkimm, Instant, New York Times, Bestseller,, theSkimm Book Club Pick!,, The stunning new novel from the international #1 ... (Barnes & Noble)

  9. This Lullaby

    by Sarah Dessen
    A teenage girl's journey of self-discovery, learning to let go of the past and embrace love.

    Remy is an eighteen-year-old who is about to leave for college. Her father, a musician, wrote his one and only hit song the day she was born. The song, called "This Lullaby," became extremely ... (Wikipedia)

  10. The Wife Between Us

    by Greer Hendricks
    A psychological thriller about a woman's obsession with her ex-husband's new fiancée. But nothing is as it seems.

    When you read this book, you will make many assumptions. You will assume you are reading about a jealous ex-wife. You will assume she is obsessed with her replacement – a beautiful, younger woman who ... (Goodreads)

  11. Secrets She Left Behind

    by Diane Chamberlain
    A woman's suicide leaves her sister and daughter to uncover the secrets of her past. A story of love, loss, and family secrets.

    One afternoon, single mother Sara Weston says that she's going to the store—and never returns. In her absence, she leaves her teenage son alone with his damaged past and a legacy of secrets.,Keith ... (Barnes & Noble)

  12. Every Day

    by David Levithan
    A story of love, identity and acceptance, as a person wakes up in a different body each day.

    Every Day is about the story of A, a person who wakes up occupying a different body each day. As described by Frank Bruni of The New York Times , "A. doesn't have a real name, presumably because they ... (Wikipedia)

  13. What Alice Forgot

    by Liane Moriarty
    A woman wakes up with amnesia and must reconstruct her life, rediscovering truths hidden in her past.

    FROM THE #1, NEW YORK TIMES, BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF, THE HUSBAND'S SECRET, AND, BIG LITTLE LIES,. A “cheerfully engaging”(,Kirkus Reviews,) novel for anyone who’s ever asked herself, “How did I get ... (Barnes & Noble)

  14. The Winter Witch

    by Paula Brackston
    A young witch struggles to control her powers and find love in a small Welsh village during the 19th century.

    Fledgling witch Morgana must defend her love, her home, and her life in this enthralling tale perfect for fans of, Discovery of Witches, In her small early nineteenth century Welsh town, there is no ... (Goodreads)

  15. The Girl in the Steel Corset

    by Kady Cross
    In a steampunk Victorian England, a girl with extraordinary abilities must navigate a dangerous world of intrigue and betrayal.

    In 1897 England, sixteen-year-old Finley Jayne has no one... except the "thing" inside her. When a young lord tries to take advantage of Finley, she fights back. And wins. But no normal Victorian ... (Goodreads)

  16. White Hot

    by Sandra Brown
    A woman on the run from her past falls for a wealthy businessman, but danger and secrets threaten their relationship.

    From #1, New York Times, bestselling author and “masterful storyteller” (,USA TODAY,) Sandra Brown—a sexy, sultry, family-based thriller set in a small southern town. When her younger brother, Danny, ... (Barnes & Noble)

  17. Tiger's Voyage

    by Colleen Houck
    Kelsey and her tiger-shifter boyfriend embark on a dangerous journey to break an ancient curse. They face challenges and unexpected twists along the way.

    The third book in the blockbuster, Tiger's Curse, series is now available in paper! ,, With a head-to-head battle against the villainous Lokesh behind her, Kelsey confronts a new heartbreak: after ... (Barnes & Noble)

  18. Grin and Beard It

    by Penny Reid
    A Hollywood actress falls for a small-town park ranger with a majestic beard. Can they overcome their differences and make it work?

    NEW YORK TIMES, WALL STREET JOURNAL, & USA TODAY bestselling series Sienna Diaz is everyone’s favorite “fat” funny lady. The movie studio executives can’t explain it, but her films are out-grossing ... (Goodreads)

  19. Friends Without Benefits

    by Penny Reid
    Two friends navigate their complicated relationship, while dealing with their own personal issues and past traumas.

    There are three things you need to know about Elizabeth Finney: 1) She suffers from severe sarcastic syndrome, especially when she's unnerved, 2) No one unnerves her like Nico Manganiello, and 3) She ... (Goodreads)

  20. Halo

    by Alexandra Adornetto
    Three angels are sent to Earth to save humanity, but one falls in love with a human boy and puts everything at risk.

    An angel is sent to Earth on a mission.,But falling in love is not part of the plan. Three angels – Gabriel, the warrior; Ivy, the healer; and Bethany, the youngest and most human – are sent by ... (Goodreads)

  21. Our Kind of Cruelty

    by Araminta Hall
    A twisted love story about a man's obsession with his ex-girlfriend and the dangerous game he plays to win her back.

    This is a love story. Mike’s love story. Mike Hayes fought his way out of a brutal childhood and into a quiet, if lonely life, before he met Verity Metcalf. V taught him about love, and in return, ... (Goodreads)

  22. The Lies We Told

    by Camilla Way
    A family's secrets unravel when their daughter's boyfriend goes missing. Twists and turns keep the reader guessing until the very end.

    The highly acclaimed author of Watching Edie returns with a new novel of dark psychological suspense that explores how those closest to us have the most to hide... When Clara's boyfriend, Luke, ... (Goodreads)

  23. The Night Olivia Fell

    by Christina McDonald
    Abi's daughter, Olivia, is found in a coma at the bottom of a bridge. As she uncovers the truth, she realizes how little she knew about her daughter.

    In the vein of, Big Little Lies, and, Reconstructing Amelia, comes an emotionally charged domestic suspense novel about, a mother unraveling the truth behind how her daughter became brain dead. And ... (Barnes & Noble)

  24. A Kiss in Time

    by Alex Flinn
    A modern retelling of Sleeping Beauty, where a teenage girl wakes up from a 300-year-old curse to find herself in the 21st century.

    Talia fell under a spell...Jack broke the curse. I was told to beware the accursed spindle, but it was so enchanting, so hypnotic... I was looking for a little adventure the day I ditched my tour ... (Goodreads)

  25. Airhead

    by Meg Cabot
    A teenage girl's brain is transplanted into a supermodel's body, leading to a hilarious and heartwarming journey of self-discovery.

    Emerson "Em" Watts accompanies her sister, Frida, and her best friend, Christopher, to a Stark Megastore opening in SoHo, which is attended by teen supermodel Nikki Howard and British musician ... (Wikipedia)

  26. Beard Science

    by Penny Reid
    A quirky romance between a genius scientist and a bearded farmer. Hilarity and love ensue.

    USA TODAY BESTSELLING ROMANTIC COMEDY SERIES Make a deal with the devil and you might get what you want, but will it be what you need? Jennifer Sylvester wants one thing, and that one thing is NOT to ... (Barnes & Noble)

  27. Breaking The Silence

    by Diane Chamberlain
    A family's secrets are revealed when a daughter uncovers the truth about her mother's past.

    Laura Brandon's promise to her dying father was simple: to visit an elderly woman she'd never heard of before. A woman who remembers nothing—except the distant past. Visiting Sarah Tolley seemed a ... (Goodreads)

  28. The Moon and More

    by Sarah Dessen
    A summer of love and self-discovery for a girl in a small beach town, as she navigates relationships with family, friends, and a new love interest.

    Emaline is spending the summer working for her family's real estate agency and getting ready to head to the local college in the fall. , Her plans for the summer involve working at her family's ... (Wikipedia)

  29. She's Come Undone

    by Wally Lamb
    A young woman's trial-filled journey to self-acceptance and self-preservation.

    Dolores Price is heartbroken when her handsome, but irresponsible father, Tony, leaves their suburban home for another woman. She and her mother, Bernice, move into her uptight Catholic grandmother's ... (Wikipedia)

  30. The Good Father

    by Diane Chamberlain
    A father's search for his estranged daughter leads him to uncover dark secrets about her past and his own.

    Four years ago, nineteen-year-old Travis Brown made a choice: to raise his newborn daughter on his own. While most of his friends were out partying and meeting girls, Travis was at home, changing ... (Goodreads)