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Caroline Kepnes
Caroline Kepnes is the author of the thrilling psychological suspense novels You and Hidden Bodies. Her work explores the dark side of obsession and the complexities of modern relationships.
You Love Me
- Pages
- 400
- Published
- 2021
- Language
- English
Synopsis
In the third Joe Goldberg novel, Joe has washed up on a small island in the Pacific Northwest, determined to become a better man. He takes a volunteer job at the public library and sets his sights on Mary Kay DiMarco, a librarian who seems, at last, like the real thing — and this time, Joe vows, he will win her honestly, without the shortcuts of his past.
But doing things the "right" way is harder than Joe imagined. Mary Kay has a life, a daughter, ex-partners, and complications that don't bend easily to Joe's plans, and his patience frays as the world keeps standing between him and the future he is sure he deserves.
Caroline Kepnes returns with a sharp, darkly funny thriller about self-improvement, delusion, and the stories a predator tells to convince himself he has changed — narrated in Joe's inimitable, seductive voice.
Genres
Characters
Joe GoldbergProtagonist
The obsessive narrator, now trying to win love the 'honest' way on a quiet island.
Mary Kay DiMarcoSupporting
A librarian and single mother who becomes Joe's new fixation.
NomiSupporting
Mary Kay's teenage daughter.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to read the previous books in the series before this one?
While the narrative can be followed independently, reading the earlier installments provides necessary context for the references and character history that appear throughout the story.
How does the book compare to the television series adaptation?
The television series and the novels diverge significantly in plot and character development, particularly after the first book, meaning the events in this novel do not align with the show's third season.