It's One Of Us: A Novel by J.T. Ellison

(Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for providing me with a copy of this book!)

about book:

From the New York Times bestselling author comes this twisting, emotionally layered thriller about a marriage torn apart when the police arrive at an infertile couple’s door and reveal the husband’s son is the prime suspect in a murder. The perfect blend of exhilarating suspense and issue-driven book club fiction.

Everybody lies. Even the ones you think you know best of all . . .

Olivia Bender designs exquisite home interiors that satisfy the most demanding clients. But her own deepest desire can’t be fulfilled by marble counters or the perfect rug. She desperately wants to be a mother. Fertility treatments and IVF keep failing. And just when she feels she’s at her lowest point, the police deliver shocking news to Olivia and her husband, Park.

DNA results show that the prime suspect in a murder investigation is Park’s son. Olivia is relieved, knowing this is a mistake. Despite their desire, the Benders don’t have any children. Then comes the confession. Many years ago, Park donated sperm to a clinic. He has no idea how many times it was sold—or how many children he has sired.

As the murder investigation goes deeper, more terrible truths come to light. With every revelation, Olivia must face the unthinkable. The man she married has fathered a killer. But can she hold that against him when she keeps such dark secrets of her own?

This twisting, emotionally layered thriller explores the lies we tell to keep a marriage together--or break each other apart . . .

my thoughts:

Whoa! I loved J. T. Ellison's latest novel, It's One Of Us! OMFG! Talk about suspense-filled to the max!!

Olivia wants kids. She wants to start a family, but IVF is not working. And then, there's a knock at the door...her husband, Park, has a son and he's suspected of murder. Say what? A son? Since when? How? Who's? What? Yep, turns out that Park used to donate his sperm to a clinic and well, he has no clue if it was sold and if so, how many times? Well, as new information comes to light, it seems that Park has 28 kids, as a result of all those donations. And, the question now is, which 'kid' committed this murder? Yikes! Talk about marital woes. 

Ellison has created a delicious mystery that is thrilling to read. I LOVED it! I found myself hooked right from the start and could not help but get caught up in Olivia's desire for children and then her husband's secretive past. Then again, it turns out that Olivia has a few secrets of her own. Cripes! How much can their marriage handle? All I know, is that Ellison has knocked it out of the park with this story. It's a definite must-read for her fans and for anyone looking for a mystery to sink their teeth into. You are going to LOVE this one to bits! Make sure to check it out!

Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for providing me with a copy of this book!