The Stepfamily

Silicon Valley Series, Book 1

By: Bonnie Traymore

Narrated by: Meghan Kelly

Laura's on the verge of living the life she's always wanted. At the age of twenty-seven, she put her career plans on hold, married handsome widower Peter Foster, settled down in his Silicon Valley home, and helped raise his two children.

Twelve years later, its her turn to shine. Her career is thriving, the kids are out of the house, Peter's company is on the verge of an FDA approval that could garner a windfall in stock gains for them, and she's training for the Kona Ironman. But when a series of freak accidents can no longer be chalked up to bad luck, it becomes clear that someone is out to get her. Is it someone from work, jealous of her promotion? Or is it perhaps someone more dangerous? Someone closer to home?

Laura has no enemies that she knows of, but she senses that husband Peter is keeping secrets. And when she starts digging into the family's past, a twisted and unsettling story starts to slowly reveal itself. But with the walls closing in on her, she needs to find out why someone would want to harm herand what really happened to his first wife. Before it's too late.

©2023 Bonnie Traymore (P)2024 Bonnie Traymore

Critic reviews

"Building on the success of tense mysteries like Gillian Flynn's Gone Girl (2012), author Bonnie Traymore has crafted a deliciously unsettling domestic thriller with her new novel The Stepfamily." - BookTrib

Fun and Keeps you Guessing

Narration was great and I enjoyed all of the twists throughout the story. Its a mystery but it felt more like a light read. If you’re tired of your typical beach reads and need something a little more meaty this does the trick.

The StepFamily

The story is edge of your seat. And the beginning has you wondering if it’s just coincidence. Of course we know it’s not! I was a little let down with how easy the ending played out, but am definitely looking forward to the next book! Over all a good listen and the narration is spot on. She really nailed the characters.

Great book!

This book kept my interest the entire time. It had multiple twists that had me guessing of who was involved. I have to admit, I did suspect the husband, especially given the outcome of his 1st wife. The narrator did an amazing job. I love Meghan Kelly’s voice.

Holy moly!!

This story had so many layers , and as each one was peeled back it revealed more hidden secrets . Is someone after Laura? Who would it be and why , if this is true??? Suspense kept me listening and guessing. What a spectacular ending. The twists were brilliant. It blows the doors right off!!! I voluntarily listened to a free copy of this and am giving an honest opinion . The narrator did a great job bringing the characters and story to life. I highly recommend this book.

WOW!

What a wonderfully written story. It kept me guessing right up until the end. There were so many twists and turns I suspected everyone.
Meghan Kelly is a brilliant narrator. She puts every emotion into her words and I love that she can do the male voices along with the female voices.

My Thoughts on The Stepfamily

This was a new to me author that I decided to check out because I liked the synopsis and I love the narrator. But I’m glad that I did because this story was one that held my attention with no issue from start to finish and would certainly have me interested in checking out more from the author. The point of view was third person and yet at the same time seemed to focus a lot on Laura Foster who married into this family in which her husband’s previous wife died many years ago leaving him a widow with two young children whom she’s helped raise after coming into the picture years after the death. But suddenly weird and dangerous things are happening, and truths are coming to light, and it was one heck of a thrilling ride. I was impressed with the way it all came to light and the overall flow of the story was well done. When combined with the excellent narration I found this to be a really good listening experience.

Great Book

I enjoyed this psychological thriller audiobook delivered brilliantly by the talents of narrator, Meghan Kelly. The storyline was suspenseful and entertaining.

Fantastic

This listen will have you on the edge of your seat, lots of twists and turns, I definitely recommend this listen, Shauna Joesten and Richard Joesten share this account it’s under my hubbys name, you won’t want to miss this listen

Gripping

This book will definitely keep you on the edge of your seat. I think I suffered heart palpitations during parts of it. And the narrator voice is amazing.

The Stepfamily

This was a really good book.I enjoyed it. There were a lot of twists,but I kept up! Meghan Kelly was a terrific narrator. I was given this book free for an honest review.