A story about obsession, a novel that has you wondering: How far is too far?

Jackie, a psychology professor, married and settled - finds out that her ex-lover and colleague Harlan has a new girlfriend who is nobody else but Nasira, the new member at Jackie's research team. With time, Jackie notices that with his new girlfriend, Harlan is breaking all the rules he had set up, back in the times when he was dating her - and her curiosity is constantly growing.

Things are not what they seem to be in this novel that deals with the topics of love, loss, obsession, jealousy ... and murder. I enjoyed the core idea and also, the different perspectives provided, a twist that I certainly did not see coming & would like to rate this book with 3 stars. I am curious about Sonya Yoerg's upcoming works.

Twisty, turn-y, and dark! Stories We Never Told is about Jackie, a recently(ish) married Psychology professor who has a run-in with her ex and becomes obsessed with looking for answers about how things ended up for her and about the people in her life. I'm not sure how to classify this book, if it's a thriller/suspense or just a domestic-focused novel, and I think the book does suffer from a bit of an identity crisis. Overall, a good page-turner!

I read this book very quickly thanks to such an engaging talented author! Thank you Netgalley for the chance to read this book in exchange for an honest review. Great characters, setting and storyline. Would highly recommend.

A dark tale that was a pleasure to read. I loved reading the downward spiral and the ending!! Love this author!

When I was in college and hung up on an ex-boyfriend, I would occasionally eat lunch at his usual spot, or take the long way home so I’d walk past his dorm. My friends would sometimes casually stalk their crushes or exes as well. With the advent of Facebook, it became that much easier to follow along at a distance. Everyone does it. What’s the harm?

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this was my first book by Sonja Yoerg and I loved it!!!!!! The deceit and manipulation of Harlan was just unbelievable!!!!! I hung on every word and was hooked until the last page. He was truly a character you love to hate. I highly recommend this book.

Twists and turns! Couldn't turn the pages quick enough. Loved this book!! I can't wait to read more of Sonja

I really enjoyed this book! The story follows a psychology professor named Jackie who thinks she is over her ex-lover Harlan. She’s married now, but seeing Harlan with another woman sparks a curiosity that quickly turns into an obsession. However as we come to find out, Jackie may not be the only one obsessed. ⁣

An intricate and gripping novel about relationships! It’s a look at women and the intricacy and intimacy of their relationships with their partners. And their relationships with other women and their family. It’s full of love, regrets, and secrets. Jackie has been married for years to her husband, so why does it bother her that the man she used to date is seeing her colleague? Soon, she will feel entangled and confused by everyone around her as she sorts through her feelings.

An interesting look at how when things are spinning out of control, you can look to the facts and use science and reasoning to figure it out; all within the confines of a psychological thriller..

As a reader you know something is off with Harlan even before you read his story. He left me creeped out. 

Jackie fell to the feelings of jealousy because of what might have been with Harlan not because she wasn’t happy with Miles.

I liked the slow build to the ending.

This is really a story of obsession.  The plot was well crafted and it was an enjoyable read. Complex and multilayered. 
Many thanks to Lake Union Publishing and to NetGalley for providing me with a galley in exchange for my honest opinion.

I received this book "Stories We Never Told" from NetGalley and all opinions expressed are my own. It was okay. It was a bit of a struggle to read and the story didn't really keep me wanting more. Just not for me.

This was my first book by Sonja Yoerg and I went in a bit blind. I'm not usually one for domestic suspense so I struggled a bit with Jackie's story, putting it down for long periods to read something that didn't twist my insides and confuse me.

Stories We Never Told didn't produce a single likable character. Each had deep flaws that only became more apparent as the story continued. Jackie, though a Doctor of Psychology, was a bit of a mess and had a real inability to recognize red flags in her relationships and especially her own actions. She proved to be an incredibly frustrating protagonist.

I enjoyed the method Yoerg used to tell this tale, though I'm not sure why the intern's backstory was included. It seemed to detract from the story and the feeling of dread that she was intent on subjecting me to.

Ultimately, I liked how it was told but the story itself left me with a sick feeling in my stomach that had me reaching for antacids. It is a testament to Yoerg's ability to weave a story that sticks with readers weeks beyond reading the last page. I still feel a bit queasy when I think about it.

I recommend this for readers that love domestic suspense and thrillers.

2.5*
Ooh, I’m not sure what to say here.

The premise was intriguing. Jackie is a psychology professor who isn’t quite over her ex-lover... he also happens to be her colleague. Awkward! When he invites a ‘friend’ to dinner, Jackie is far from prepared over this little surprise, questioning whether she’s ready to share her ex with anyone!

Again, provocative premise but never delivered. This was my first read by this author, but the writing seemed to lose direction. No surprises, and by the end it just fell flat.

A buddy read with Susanne .

Thank you to NetGalley and Lake Union Publishing for an ARC to read and review.

I loved this book. I read it in one sitting as I do when the story pulls me in immediately as this briliant thriller did. Love, obsession and uncovering truths that we may not want to know about the people in our lives drives this intense and perfectly paced story. I highly recommend it! 5 stars

What happens when you Never get over your Ex? Obsession, that’s what!

“Stories We Never Told” is a wild tale of jealousy and obsession that runs amok for Psychology Professor Jackie Strelitz. Married to Miles for the last two years, she thought she was over her ex-boyfriend Harlan Crispin. That is until they meet him for dinner and he invites his new girlfriend, Nasira, who just happens to be Jackie’s PostDoc.

Jackie is raging with jealousy, which surprises and vexes her, yet she can’t stop herself. Turns out she’s not the only one.

Unresolved feelings sure are a Stinker sometimes aren’t they? Poor Jackie! I almost feel bad for you. Almost.

“Stories We Never Told” by Sonja Yoerg is a crazy domestic suspense that will keep you turning the pages as fast as you can, desperate to get to the end. It is a wholly different novel than the other books I’ve read by this author and is sure to entertain readers who enjoy domestic thrillers.

This was another buddy read with Kaceey!

Thank you to NetGalley, Lake Union Publishing and Sonja Yoerg for the arc.

Published on Goodreads on 6.23.20.

Nasira Amari is graceful, intelligent and young, as well as becoming a valued member of Jackie’s work team. However, Nasira is also the new girlfriend of Jackie’s ex-lover, and colleague Harlan Crispin. Jackie is a psychology professor and knows, rationally, that this shouldn’t bother her. She has it all; a great career, wonderful husband  and a full, rich life. However, little things start to bother her. When they were together, Harlan was a stickler for work rules, for the full five years and it limited their relationship. Now he seems to be breaking all the rules and Jackie can’t understand why. What’s so special about Nasira? Jackie’s curiosity about the couple starts to become obsessive. Is everything in this new relationship as it seems? Is Jackie about to find out that she is not the only one why can’t let go. 

This is full of mystery and suspense and definitely keeps you reading. With each revelation it becomes more compelling. 

However, I did get a little lost in all the subplots and description here and there. I felt a bit bombarded by issues such as ADHD, sociopathy, AIDS and  Syrian refugees to  name four. I did go to sleep a little during all the IT information too. Different characters had their own chapters too, this didn’t always move the story forward or help it flow. Despite these little grumbles I thought it was a good debut, that mostly kept me engaged and interested with the central theme of obsession.

Sonja is a tall poppy and fully connects with her readers.  This was my first of her novels and wont be my last.  She is amazing as an author and as a person

STORIES WE NEVER TOLD by Sonja Yoerg was somewhat of a disappointment. The characters fell flat for me, a lot was just too unbelievable for me to invest in the characters.

Jackie is married to Miles, Harlan is her ex-lover and colleague. Jackie, Miles and Harlaqn are friends, they have managed to be civil and socialize often. When Harlan brings a date on one of their outings, things change for Jackie though she has been married to Miles for a couple of years. Nasira is Harlan’s date and Jackie’s student. Jackie has a difficult time handling Harlan’s relationship with Nasira, it appears Harlan is giving Nasira everything Jackie wanted from him before their break-up.

I think this book tried too hard to be a psychological thriller.   As a reader of the thriller genre I felt this book lacked the elements of a good thriller but could have been a good character focused story.  For that reason, I will definitely read something else by Ms. Yoerg as I enjoyed her writing style just not her handling of the subject.

A good book for people who like psychological thrillers and suspense. The characters are well written and complex. This story is very different from the author’s other novels.