Never Let You Go

Never Let You Go follows Lindsey Nash, who escapes an abusive marriage with her young daughter Sophie and builds a new life in a small Canadian town. After eleven years of relative peace, Lindsey's ex-husband Andrew is released from prison, and strange events begin occurring around her and Sophie. The narrative alternates between past and present, showing both Lindsey's earlier life with Andrew and the current threats that surround her. As mother and daughter grapple with Andrew's release, they must also navigate their changing relationship and Sophie's growing curiosity about her father. The novel explores themes of control, psychological manipulation, and the lasting impact of domestic violence. Through its dual timeline structure, it examines how past trauma shapes present choices and relationships, while questioning whether true escape from abuse is possible.

Readers describe this as a fast-paced thriller with realistic portrayals of domestic abuse and stalking. Many praise Stevens' accurate depiction of an abuser's manipulation tactics and the lasting psychological effects on victims. Readers appreciated: - The dual timeline structure between past and present - The authentic mother-daughter relationship - The tension and suspense throughout - The research into stalking behaviors and technology Common criticisms: - Plot twists felt predictable to some readers - Several found the ending rushed - Some characters' decisions described as unrealistic - Pacing slows in the middle sections Ratings: Goodreads: 4.0/5 (52,000+ ratings) Amazon: 4.4/5 (1,900+ ratings) Barnes & Noble: 4.3/5 (300+ ratings) "Kept me guessing until the last chapter" appears frequently in positive reviews, while critical reviews often mention "saw the twist coming halfway through." Multiple readers noted the book triggered anxiety due to its realistic portrayal of abuse.

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🔖 Author Chevy Stevens worked as a realtor before becoming a writer, which helped inform the real estate elements and open-house scenarios in "Never Let You Go" 🔖 The book tackles the serious issue of stalking, with statistics showing that approximately 1 in 6 women has experienced stalking in their lifetime 🔖 Stevens wrote much of the novel while staying in a cabin on Vancouver Island, the same region where parts of the story take place 🔖 The dual timeline narrative structure, alternating between past and present, was inspired by Stevens' desire to show how trauma affects people over extended periods 🔖 The author's real name is Rene Unischewski; she chose "Chevy Stevens" as her pen name in honor of her father's nickname (Chevy) and her brother's name (Steven)