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To Kill For (The McKays Book 1) Kindle Edition

by A.J. Carella (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
3.8 out of 5 stars 13,287 ratings

A Cop. A Killer. A Secret That Could Destroy Them All.

Jamie McKay is stuck at a crossroads—torn between settling down or finally chasing something more. But before she can decide, a brutal crime shatters her world, throwing her straight into the path of a killer.

Kat McKay has spent years upholding the law in L.A., but one too many broken rules have left her career hanging by a thread. When devastating news pulls her back to the hometown she swore never to return to, she has no choice but to seek help from the one person who has every reason to hate her.

As old wounds resurface and deadly secrets unravel, the McKays must race against time to uncover the truth—before it buries them for good.

Fans call this series “simply unputdownable.” Find out why—grab your copy today!

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  1. Book 1 of 8
    The McKays
  2. Print length
    217 pages
  3. Language
    English
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  5. Publication date
    11 Mar. 2014
  6. File size
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00IYJUGQC
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ AJ Carella
  • Accessibility ‏ : ‎ Learn more
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ 11 Mar. 2014
  • Edition ‏ : ‎ 1st
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2.3 MB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 217 pages
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Book 1 of 8 ‏ : ‎ The McKays
  • Customer reviews:
    3.8 out of 5 stars 13,287 ratings

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AJ grew up in Switzerland but now lives by the sea on the South Coast of England. She has a son who is still young enough to make her feel wanted and two fluffy hounds that cause trouble wherever they go.

If you haven't read any of my books, I am happy to offer you the first two books in the McKays series, completely free. Just visit www.ajcarella.com for details.

I love to hear from my readers so please feel free to reach out! You can contact me via email to contact@ajcarella.com

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Customers find the book easy to read and appreciate its addictive storyline with many twists and turns, describing it as absolutely gripping. The pacing receives mixed reactions - while some find it fast-paced, others note it seems rushed at the end. Character development and credibility also get mixed reviews, with some finding the characters likeable while others find them unconvincing, and some praising the idea while others say it lacks credibility.

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337 customers mention ‘Readability’296 positive41 negative

Customers find the book enjoyable and easy to read, with one customer noting its well-structured chapters.

"Great value book. Would recommend." Read more

"This was well written. And although I didn't want to believe the answers were obvious, I worked it out before it was revealed...." Read more

"Very good read" Read more

"I really enjoyed this book. Once I started it, I couldn't put it down. There were twists and turns in it to keep you guessing...." Read more

180 customers mention ‘Storyline’143 positive37 negative

Customers enjoy the storyline of the book, with its love interest running throughout and many twists and turns, though one customer notes it has a slow start.

"This is a short novel with a couple of twists but we are not left in suspense for very long...." Read more

"...There were twists and turns in it to keep you guessing. The only thing I didn't like was the way it ended in mid conversation...." Read more

"...I read this in just one sitting, the book has many twists and turns and keeps you guessing until the big reveal...." Read more

"...The story wasn't bad either, I thought it was going to be quite straightforward but there were some twists along the way and some new characters..." Read more

17 customers mention ‘Gripping’12 positive5 negative

Customers find the book absolutely gripping, with one mentioning it keeps them turning the pages and another noting it keeps them on edge throughout.

"...It doesn't go into gory details or in depth sex scenes so no gringy moments...and it obviously leaves it so that you will want to buy the next book." Read more

"Could not put this book book down, absolutely gripping, great read. Can't wait for the second book, didn't want it to finish." Read more

"Interesting,though not exactly gripping,story. Developed well by the author. So much so that I want to read the next book in the series at least...." Read more

"This is a very interesting thriller which keeps you engrossed throughout wanting very much to know what's going to happen next. Enjoyable." Read more

41 customers mention ‘Pacing’22 positive19 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the pacing of the book, with some finding it a fast-paced read that doesn't leave them in suspense for long, while others describe it as slow.

"This book moves along at a fast pace with neatly constructed characters and plot making you want to read more - at least I did until the part..." Read more

"This is a short novel with a couple of twists but we are not left in suspense for very long...." Read more

"To kill for was a faced paced read that kept me wanting more till the end...." Read more

"...were about a million perspective shifts in one chapter, a way too sudden timeskip, and lots of little errors that hadn't been edited out...." Read more

38 customers mention ‘Character development’22 positive16 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the character development in the book, with some finding them likeable and dimensional, while others find them unconvincing.

"This book moves along at a fast pace with neatly constructed characters and plot making you want to read more - at least I did until the part..." Read more

"...The only problem I had was I felt that characters could have been more defined, as this book is the firs in a series hopefully the characters will..." Read more

"...I was lead straight away into the lives & minds of each individual character and the surprising turns some chapters took...." Read more

"...it was painfully predictable with a cast of matchstick characters and a bunch of story lines that read like they can from plots r us. nice cover" Read more

17 customers mention ‘Credibility’7 positive10 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the book's credibility, with some finding the idea good while others say it lacks credibility and is difficult to follow at times.

"...of being able to change people's minds instantly, no discussion, no debate, no argument, just 'Oh, OK then I'll do what you want even though it goes..." Read more

"Interesting,though not exactly gripping,story. Developed well by the author. So much so that I want to read the next book in the series at least...." Read more

"Liked the one I read before this but this one lacked excitement. All a bit cliche and events too tidy. Sorry." Read more

"...As a frustrated writer I always appreciate someone with good ideas. I will definitely read the others, have just purchsed them all...." Read more

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    5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding v
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 9 April 2025
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    Great value book. Would recommend.
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  • Amazon Customer
    4.0 out of 5 stars Extremely gripping story
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 8 April 2025
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    This was well written. And although I didn't want to believe the answers were obvious, I worked it out before it was revealed. However, it didn't disappoint. In fact, once the truth was revealed, I wanted to see how it played out. The ending came quite quickly (or maybe that's because I didn't put the book down). The cliffhanger ending didn't tempt me to go on I'm sorry to say, but maybe, one day, after a lot of reflection, I will return and continue the saga. Overall, the story is a very good one.
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  • Aurora
    3.0 out of 5 stars Short but entertaining.
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 24 July 2014
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    This is a short novel with a couple of twists but we are not left in suspense for very long. We know who is responsible for the first death, but it is the consequences of that death which form the basis of the story. What exactly happened to Jamie and where did she disappear to? There is potential to create a parallel story as Jamie becomes the victim of yet another murderous attack at a later stage, but sadly that opportunity is not taken up. That Jamie regains her memory without any great dramatic event does give more of a touch of reality than is often the case in novels, as is the fact that she is unable to hide the fact that she can remember things. This book is hard to categorise, it isn't really a mystery or a detective novel; no-one really does a great deal of investigation, the connections made are more coincidental than methodical. For all that, it is not a bad read despite being rather short. It is neither taxing nor demanding but is a way of entertaining oneself for the couple of hours that it takes to read.
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  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Book
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 3 November 2024
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    Very good read
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  • Laura N Bren
    4.0 out of 5 stars I really enjoyed this book
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 25 June 2016
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    I really enjoyed this book. Once I started it, I couldn't put it down. There were twists and turns in it to keep you guessing. The only thing I didn't like was the way it ended in mid conversation. It felt like the story should be continued in the next book, only having read the first few chapters of it in the preview at the end of the kindle book, the story does not continue! Still worth a read tho as it is a really good story, but in my opinion the ending could have been better.
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  • Andrea Pryke
    2.0 out of 5 stars The copy i read was a free Amazon Kindle download and while I enjoyed the book it didn’t make me want to rush ...
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 24 May 2016
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    To Kill For has a gripping story line, which lasts right through until the end. I read this in just one sitting, the book has many twists and turns and keeps you guessing until the big reveal.

    The only problem I had was I felt that characters could have been more defined, as this book is the firs in a series hopefully the characters will become more and more real as the series progresses. However I really wanted to know why the character of Kat left town for Los Angeles and why she was so reluctant to return and finally stay, why would sge attend her Aunt and Uncle’s funeral, but not those of her own parents?

    Why did her Aunt and Uncle push their adopted son the way they did and I am sure that many of these questions will be revealed in subsequent books.

    The copy i read was a free Amazon Kindle download and while I enjoyed the book it didn’t make me want to rush back to Amazon and download the next in the series. Although if it ever popped up on the free list of downloads I probably would add it to my TBR.
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  • Amazon Customer
    1.0 out of 5 stars Repetition of hackneyed cliches like "He knew exactly how to push her buttons"
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 26 November 2014
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    Gave up at 24%.. Well it was free, so what do you expect. Lots of smut in the first chapters, because obviously the author thinks I need titillating to keep me interested. Very thin writing. Repetition of hackneyed cliches like "He knew exactly how to push her buttons". This button pushing talent has the utterly unbelievable quality of being able to change people's minds instantly, no discussion, no debate, no argument, just 'Oh, OK then I'll do what you want even though it goes completely against what I want'. I was annoyed by Jamie who meekly agrees to marry Ted. Jamie doesn't want to get married at all, and certainly not straight away. But it's fine because Ted 'can push her buttons', so she agrees. Then there's Jake's tart, who seems savvy enough to work her around rich guys, but when Jake 'pushes her buttons' meekly agrees to lie for him to cover a murder. Everyone in this books seems to be a thinly painted idiot. No reason to care about any of them. This felt like it was shaping up to be a watered down Dallas wannabe.
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  • Amazon Customer
    3.0 out of 5 stars Ok
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 18 November 2024
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  • MaryParker
    5.0 out of 5 stars New book "To kill for"
    Reviewed in Spain on 16 November 2014
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    The start of the McKay family saga is a very interesting read. Gripping and page turning it keeps you going.
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  • RJN
    5.0 out of 5 stars A very well done book - not at all boring.
    Reviewed in Canada on 28 September 2016
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    This is an exciting read right from the getgo. Characters are well developed, and the yarn flows well and actually makes sense as it goes. A suspenseful but light read that really held my interest. I found it to be one novel that was hard to put down. I certainly recommend this book.
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  • Melbel
    5.0 out of 5 stars So Surprising!
    Reviewed in Australia on 11 October 2014
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    Well how surprising! I started reading this book but just couldn't get into it, BUT THEN.......I thought I would give it another go. Well it turned out to be one of my greatest reads of all time. I was so surprised, it felt like it was calling me to read it, am so excited to have found this series and can't wait to start the next book.
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  • Elaine Bertolotti author of Florence and Me
    4.0 out of 5 stars A good suspenseful story
    Reviewed in Italy on 19 September 2014
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    The story was rich in intriging twists and turns as the main characters find themselves in complicated situations , including a murder .
    the characters were well constructed and held up the suspense in the plot. Jake was the weak Brother while his sister proved to have a strong enough character to reconstruct her life.
    I read this book in only 2 days as I couldn't wait to find out the ending.
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  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars excellent read
    Reviewed in the United States on 12 April 2025
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    This storyline is fantastic. It turns in every page once you know the charters you'll recognize them as you read on. Not your normal mystery book but definitely a page Turner all the way to the end. And you'll want more. Good read.
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