Pretty Red Flags: A psychological thriller about obsession, control, and the cost of survival. (The Pretty Red Flags Duet)

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About Pretty Red Flags: A psychological thriller about obsession, control, and the cost of survival. (The Pretty Red Flags Duet)

He said it was love. She believed him. Now she’s trying to survive him. Margaux thought she’d escaped. A new name, a new town, and a dream job writing dark fiction from a picture-perfect island—everything about Sunset Cay screamed fresh start. Even the flirty surfer who made her laugh like she used to. But fairy tales unravel fast when the red flags are this pretty. The man she’s falling for isn’t who he says he is. And the one watching her from the shadows? He never stopped. Now Margaux is caught between two dangerous men—one who swears he’ll protect her, and one who swears she belongs to him. But love has always looked like a warning sign. And survival? That’s going to require becoming the kind of woman they both should’ve feared. Pretty Red Flags is a sharp, slow-burn psychological thriller wrapped in obsession, control, and karmic justice. Perfect for fans of The Housemaid, Gone Girl Behind Closed Doors and You. This isn't a love story. It's a survival story. OBSESSED!!!!!!!! As someone who went through this, this book absolutely tells the true side of a narcissist! The way I was screaming at this book! — Goodreads reviewer ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ This book was an absolute rollercoaster of everything, I was on the edge of my seat the whole time and couldn’t out it down. The twists and turns the emotions the suspense, all kept me hooked from the beginning of the first page. — Goodreads reviewer ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Whoa. I was not ready for that. When I finished this amazingly dark, brutal, realistic tale of Margaux I had to go read a sweet, sunshine romance just to even out. Wow. This author paints such a realistic portrait of what Margaux goes through, thinks, experiences, feels, admits that you feel you are right there with her. — Goodreads reviewer ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ To say I'm hooked is putting it lightly. I was on the edge of my seat and eager to see how it played out. The characters are well written and the forbidden and dark nature really adds to the draw. I have definitely found a new obsession. — Goodreads reviewer ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ All I can say this read left me an emotional wreck, keep Kleenex on hand and an ample supply of chocolate for emotional support — GR reviewer ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I knew it was going to be the kind of book that takes you on an absolutely rollercoaster and as soon as I started reading, . This book pulls you immediately into the story and does not let go the whole way through. I could not put this book down! Would yell at the characters time to time 😂 but for good reason. I definitely recommend this book as a must read. — GR reviewer ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Wow! I love Heidi’s writing style and how she’s not afraid to lay it all out, speaking her truth as a writer and survivor of DV. This book has some really dark moments and to think that this is some women’s real life is heartbreaking, but I love how Margaux finds her strength over and over again—Goodreads reviewer ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I have never felt more creeped out, enraged, saddened, or as much empathy while reading a book. This was such an emotional and sadly relatable book. The cliffhangers had me continually turning pages at all hours of the night and the ending left me craving more. Also, extra stars for the FMC being an endometriosis warrior on top of everything else 💛 — Goodreads reviewer ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I expected a dark, intense romance—but I wasn’t quite prepared for just how deep Heidi Stark would take me into the minds of her characters. What stood out to me the most was the way Stark plays with tension. There’s a push and pull between the characters that feels electric but also unsettling. What makes this book so gripping is that it forces you to question your own feelings about control, power, and attraction. This book is an unforgettable ride. Just be prepared for it to mess with your head a little. — Goodreads reviewer ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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