Readers' Favorite Finalist 2023 Psychological Thrillers "Kept me on the edge of my seat." "Strap in and hold on!" "Wow!" After a year that turned her world upside down, Victoria Mancusio’s seemingly perfect life is back intact—except for one looming loose end. And Victoria doesn’t like loose ends. After a series of events that would have put anyone over the edge, all Victoria wants is for her life to go back to normal. In the aftermath of her husband’s infidelity, his lover’s murder, and the harrowing moments when her life flashed before her eyes, she just wants to focus on her perfect baby daughter, Lila, and live a simple, peaceful life. But given her family’s wealth and notoriety, a simple life has never really been possible for Victoria. And with a sensational murder case and their names splashed all over the media last year, a threat from her past has resurfaced. Are the taunting text messages he’s sending a genuine threat, or is it just his way of playing with her head? She takes it upon herself to find out, determined to protect herself and her daughter. But the more she uncovers, the more the fabric of her life begins to unravel, and Victoria soon realizes he’ll stop at nothing to get back at her. But not if she can get him first. For fans of Daniel Hurst, Shari Lapena, Shalini Boland, Kaira Rouda, Minka Kent, Jeneva Rose, or Leslie Wolfe. A stand-alone sequel to the hit page-turner Killer Motives: A Hudson Valley Mystery . "Traymore's suspenseful mystery novel, the second in a series, pits one stalker against another . . . The novel reads like a primer on tangled webs, and Traymore is clearly having fun with it. A well-plotted mystery to curl up with." - Kirkus Reviews ★★★★★ Readers' Favorite "I'm not sure whether Little Loose Ends by Bonnie Traymore should more correctly be called Large Loose Ends. I had not read the first book in the series, but there was enough of a back story to explain how the saga continues with one of the characters terrifying both Victoria, the main protagonist, and her new acquaintance Jenna. There is a huge problem in dealing with the threat of violence when no actual crime has yet taken place, and it becomes a "he said/she said" situation. It is difficult to persuade the police to take you seriously, even though you are living in constant fear. It's a scenario that might apply to any one of us and the tension, uncertainty, and fear can last - and destroy lives. Not only were the young women affected by this predator, but their friends and family as well. Woven into the narrative, Victoria sees her marriage disintegrate as she battles with her desire for revenge, setting up her new art gallery, and spending time with her young daughter and her suspicious husband. Little Loose Ends by Bonnie Traymore is a great read. The story speeds along, taking the reader with it. I identified with the characters and cared about them, which is always a sign of a good book. I admired the way the author kept my attention from the first page, not by wild car chases and multiple murders but by the strong sense of threat looming over the two women who have been terrorized. At first, I wondered if they were overreacting, but as the story moved along, I appreciated the fear and anxiety that they were experiencing. Backed up by a supportive cast of close family and friendly police personnel, Victoria perseveres in her quest for justice, but then there is a surprising twist that I never saw coming. Highly recommended and well worth five stars." "A fast-paced, nerve-wracking next chapter in the Hudson Valley Series . With more emotional character development elevating the suspense, this standalone sequel ramps up the drama, for a gripping story about how the past has the power to haunt your future." Self-Publishing Review, ★★★★