Close Up : A high stakes dark romance - Annie Jocoby

Close Up : A high stakes dark romance - Annie Jocoby

Annie Jocoby

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Published 8 October 2026

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  • Pages · 336 pages
  • Publication Date · 08/10/2026
  • Genre · Thriller / suspense
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A dark romance about a woman piecing together lost memories while an obsessed rival threatens everything she's trying to rebuild. Billionaire romance, psychological suspense and a love tested by the truth of a violent past. She Lost Her Memory. He Kept His Secrets. CJ and Asher are back together, but their troubles are far from over. Sophie remains their biggest obstacle, and she'll stop at nothing to make sure that she and Asher end up together. Her obsession means CJ's life is still at risk, and there's only one way Asher can protect her: his father must bless their union. If he refuses, CJ may be doomed, or Asher may have to marry the devious, beautiful Sophie. As CJ struggles to recover memories of her previous life, a sense of foreboding hangs in the air. She wants to be with Asher, yet marrying him seems always out of reach. And the closer she looks at his previous life, the more she learns about the man he was before, information that could destroy her trust in him. He's far more dangerous than he ever let on. CJ is about to find out how much. Close Up is the third book in the Exposure series, a dark billionaire romance, for readers who love amnesia storylines, obsessed rivals, protective heroes and psychological suspense. Perfect for fans of Penelope Douglas, Pepper Winters and Tarryn Fisher. Praise for the Exposure series? ? ? ? ? Really enjoyed this book, some shocking twists which I wasn't expecting. ? ? ? ? ? Annie Jocoby's writing makes you laugh, blush, and pop your eyes out with shock. ? ? ? ? ? I enjoyed the comedy and sarcasm of each character. ? ? ? ? ? Ms. Jacoby's characters are well defined and you will fall in love. ? ? ? ? ? A truly magnificent story, charming characters. ? ? ? ? ? The chemistry between Asher and CJ is off the charts. ? ? ? ? ? I love how this wasn't just an alpha male meets needy girl story.

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