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I Believe You
Six months ago, a hit and run driver changed David Majek's life forever. Now he struggles to raise his three sons alone after the death of his beloved wife, Cathy, and manage the financial empire founded by his outlandish father. One night, a mysterious stranger appears, and the next morning, $100,000 is missing from David's bank account. As David pursues the stranger and delves into the mystery surrounding his wife's death, he discovers a tangled web of deceit, lies and betrayal that threatens to shatter his close-knit family forever.
- GenresFiction
360 pages, Paperback
Published September 24, 2016
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About the author
Jeanne Grunert
14 books22 followersJeanne Grunert is an award-winning writer and with a passion for telling character-driven stories. She is the author of The Majek Family mysteries, a series of mystery novels set on Long Island's wealthy Gold Coast and New York City's Billionaire Row. Originally from the New York City area, Jeanne now lives and works on a 17-acre farm in rural Virginia near the Blue Ridge Mountains.
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May 4, 2018
Great book. Good story.Believable plot. A mix of good elements. This is a story about family. The good and bad ,forgiveness and compassion,love and hate
.I recommend it for everyone who likes a good solid story.I consider this book to be one of the best I've read
.I recommend it for everyone who likes a good solid story.I consider this book to be one of the best I've read
March 15, 2020
2.5 stars but I rounded up because I read it in two sittings, so i obviously wasn’t suffering while reading it.
January 7, 2017
Oh sure, the first chapter made me roll my eyes, and there were some typo type issues but heck yes, read this book! It's got well written dialog and characters you'll care about and well thought out plot points that includes interesting stuff. If holidays and work hadn't gotten in the way I would have been held captive and read straight through. For the record I don't give out five stars willy nilly...I'm looking forward to more from her!
October 24, 2016
David Majek and his sons are still finding their way 6 months after his wife was killed by a hit-and-run driver who was never apprehended for the crime. Then strange things start happening: a man in a fedora is watching the house, David's bank account is drained of funds overnight, and as David struggles to maintain his household, run the family business and untangle these mysteries, details come to light that threaten to tear the family apart.
I don't usually read suspense novels, preferring fare that is more character-driven. But I found that David Majek's character was quite well-developed in this novel, and it didn't take long for me to get drawn into the story.
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I don't usually read suspense novels, preferring fare that is more character-driven. But I found that David Majek's character was quite well-developed in this novel, and it didn't take long for me to get drawn into the story.
Read my full review.
April 28, 2019
Pleasant reading experience
This book is not a nailbiting action thriller. However, it grabs you with an unusual story line of suspense and mystery, and does not let you go until the last page. When you learn about the missing documents, you want to jump into the book and help find them.
And you would want to slap the trouble maker.
I recommend this book to all who enjoy family sagas and suspense dramas.
This book is not a nailbiting action thriller. However, it grabs you with an unusual story line of suspense and mystery, and does not let you go until the last page. When you learn about the missing documents, you want to jump into the book and help find them.
And you would want to slap the trouble maker.
I recommend this book to all who enjoy family sagas and suspense dramas.
June 13, 2018
I obtained this free e-book from Amazon and I am voluntarily writing a review. David is a recently widowed father of three sons one who is deaf, he is the CEO of a investment firm in New York. His wife was killed in a hit a run accident six months ago and the family is barely learning to cope without her. This book is a complicated tale of family, betrayal, loyalty, and forgiveness .
June 2, 2019
Excellent read!!!!
This story has it all! Love, family, greed, forgiveness and so much more. The story is about a family who has seen tragic loss and trying to move on without the one person who kept the family intact. Many plot twists along the way. Love of family is the victor. Excellent book.
This story has it all! Love, family, greed, forgiveness and so much more. The story is about a family who has seen tragic loss and trying to move on without the one person who kept the family intact. Many plot twists along the way. Love of family is the victor. Excellent book.
June 23, 2019
I enjoyed the first two thirds of this story.
I was immediately immersed in this book and read it and liked it until the last third leading to the ending. The culprit was obvious from the beginning and most of the characters were believable and likeable. But I am sorry to say that the ending just wrapped it all up much too neatly and it spoiled the story, in my opinion.
I was immediately immersed in this book and read it and liked it until the last third leading to the ending. The culprit was obvious from the beginning and most of the characters were believable and likeable. But I am sorry to say that the ending just wrapped it all up much too neatly and it spoiled the story, in my opinion.
June 18, 2018
Loved this book
I really got into this book from the first page. It was a real thriller yet it showed the interactions of the family and how they stick together during tragedy. Wonderful book.
I really got into this book from the first page. It was a real thriller yet it showed the interactions of the family and how they stick together during tragedy. Wonderful book.
February 8, 2019
Heartbreaking
This was a really good read. It was very sad, all necessary for the plot. I did find this book to be one of the best advocacy books for deaf children that I have ever read. This was a side benefit. I want to read more of this author's books.
This was a really good read. It was very sad, all necessary for the plot. I did find this book to be one of the best advocacy books for deaf children that I have ever read. This was a side benefit. I want to read more of this author's books.
May 19, 2019
Family
Family is where it all begins and ends. This is a story about loss and betrayal, jealousy and lies. White collar crime and intriguing plot. Not fast moving and action packed, but a good story.
Family is where it all begins and ends. This is a story about loss and betrayal, jealousy and lies. White collar crime and intriguing plot. Not fast moving and action packed, but a good story.
June 5, 2019
Great story!
I absolutely loved reading this book... I couldn’t put it down! The characters just came to life and I sit here now wanting to know more about them. I hope to find more by this author. Highly recommend!
I absolutely loved reading this book... I couldn’t put it down! The characters just came to life and I sit here now wanting to know more about them. I hope to find more by this author. Highly recommend!
December 7, 2021
Believe me
An enjoyable read, just didn't move fast enough for me and was predictable. A few minor twists that kept it interesting, but I was over thinking the situation. I would read the next it given to me.
An enjoyable read, just didn't move fast enough for me and was predictable. A few minor twists that kept it interesting, but I was over thinking the situation. I would read the next it given to me.
October 24, 2017
Loved it!
Really good story line , but the reader kind of know who did The dirty deed, sometimes it is better to be surprised.
Really good story line , but the reader kind of know who did The dirty deed, sometimes it is better to be surprised.
December 31, 2017
I Believe You
Sad, exciting, very good read. Kept me reading way into the night. Really liked the family characters. Likable and realistic people.
Sad, exciting, very good read. Kept me reading way into the night. Really liked the family characters. Likable and realistic people.
June 2, 2019
Very good.
June 4, 2019
Wonderful l
I was part of this family from the first page! Loved it! Good story about how a family can be torn apart and then pour back together.
I was part of this family from the first page! Loved it! Good story about how a family can be torn apart and then pour back together.
June 22, 2019
Such a bad book. Badly written. Meaningless story. Predictable.
August 20, 2019
Excellent. 5 stars
November 5, 2021
Whiplash
Right from the start I had my suspicions, mostly wrong though. Eddy was my favourite character. Really great story, everyone should give this author a go
Right from the start I had my suspicions, mostly wrong though. Eddy was my favourite character. Really great story, everyone should give this author a go
October 11, 2016
I really enjoyed this book and getting to meet the Majek family. The story was gripping, the characters were well developed and believable. I enjoyed it.
December 1, 2016
An engaging story with believable characters that have depth. Elements of romance, mystery, a touch of the supernatural, and yes, even the world of finance. An easy read that keeps the reader wanting more. All the facets weave together into a wonderful story set in "real life". Jeanne's descriptive writing style stands out!
October 8, 2016
A Good Read
This was a thoughtful, well-written story. I especially enjoyed how well the deaf child was portrayed, and the honesty of the family dynamics. My only problem with the book is what I would call not enough proofreading. Several typos distracted me from the story.
This was a thoughtful, well-written story. I especially enjoyed how well the deaf child was portrayed, and the honesty of the family dynamics. My only problem with the book is what I would call not enough proofreading. Several typos distracted me from the story.
April 2, 2017
Great read
So glad I of a chance to enjoy this book of suspense and just a small hint of supernatural from the heart. The ending was the absolute best conclusion. I look forward to future works, and recommend it to others to enjoy.
So glad I of a chance to enjoy this book of suspense and just a small hint of supernatural from the heart. The ending was the absolute best conclusion. I look forward to future works, and recommend it to others to enjoy.
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May 25, 2019Interesting story
Lots of things to tug at your heart strings in this story.
Text had lots of typos and misplaced words. Cuts into the flow of the story and something I do not care for. Would give a higher rating if typos were not present.
Lots of things to tug at your heart strings in this story.
Text had lots of typos and misplaced words. Cuts into the flow of the story and something I do not care for. Would give a higher rating if typos were not present.
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