Review: Sexy, creepy, fun book, but don't read alone!
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 11 12, 2012
`Alone with You' is exactly the kind of book Sandra Ross does best! This short, erotic thriller kept me guessing from start to finish, and was another hot read from Saucy Sandra!Camryn is moving into her new condo all alone, leaving behind the safety and security of good friends and an apartment she loved.  Her love of the new place is tempered with the uncertainty of being all alone there, especially when she finds that she is the only resident that has moved in yet.  Of course, the staff assures her that all is fine and they are there for her should she need anything.  At this point, I kind of had alarm bells ringing...do they know something Camryn doesn't?Once she moves in, things get really weird.  She starts hearing noises coming from the supposedly empty properties above her, and starts to get a little freaked out.  All alone, and missing her friends, and especially the guy she used to date, she tries to settle her nerves, but as the story progresses, she really starts to think that her life is in danger.The suspense in this short thriller is taut, the premise is a natural spine tingler, and the character of Camryn seems so innocent and trusting, especially to put herself into a big, empty building when something just doesn't seem quite right.  I was a little annoyed by the character's insistence upon staying alone...surely one of her friends would come stay for a few days?  Otherwise, the story flowed well and moved along quickly.Initially, I wasn't sure if this was going to be another supernatural thriller, similar to some of Ross' other works, or if this was a genuine, scary guy hiding in the walls with a big old knife type of book.  I won't ruin the ending, but will say that it is a satisfying one!  It also moves quickly, so there is no time to work out just what is going on until it is staring you in the face.There are some very hot scenes, especially the shower scene, where Camryn is feeling lonely and tries to imagine her old flame's hands all over her body.  The voyeuristic aspect of the story lends itself to the suspenseful theme, and you can't help but feel someone could be watching you as you read it.The premise of a young woman alone in a new place, plagued by noises, is not a new one, but Sandra Ross manages to keep it fresh with a quick pace and highly charged writing.  She grabs the reader by the front of the shirt, presses the story firmly up against you, and doesn't let go until you have reached a satisfying conclusion.  Another highly recommendable book by a great, sultry writer!