The Therapist by Charlotte Stevenson | Love Books Tours Bookstagram Tour
She got away with murder once. But can she escape the consequences a second time?
Love Books Tours is delighted to celebrate The Therapist by Charlotte Stevenson, published by Bloodhound Books, with a UK and US Bookstagram tour running from 6th–15th November 2026.
Dark, twist-filled and full of psychological tension, The Therapist follows Dr Jenna O’Hara, a woman determined to rebuild her life after a death that shattered everything around her.
But someone knows the truth about what happened a year ago, and they’re determined to make sure Jenna pays.
The explosive follow-up to The Patients, this psychological thriller explores manipulation, revenge, secrets and the terrifying consequences of losing control.
Perfect for readers who enjoy the work of Freida McFadden and John Marrs, The Therapist promises a tense story where every decision has consequences.
We’re delighted to introduce the book to our reading community and share the wonderful Bookstagrammers supporting Charlotte Stevenson throughout the tour.
About The Therapist
A year ago, one death shattered many lives.
Dr Jenna O’Hara has lost her private practice and is struggling to rebuild her career.
But with a wedding and a move to Scotland on the horizon, she’s determined to leave the past behind, and nothing is going to stop her fresh start.
Until the first note arrives.
Someone knows the truth about what happened last year, and they want Jenna to pay the price.
Refusing to be cornered, she continues to manipulate those around her to keep the upper hand.
But the pressure is mounting and, for the first time, Jenna isn’t the one calling the shots.
Someone is watching her every move.
Now, Jenna is forced into a deadly game she can’t control, where every decision comes with consequences.
Dr O’Hara once got away with murder. But can she get away for a second time?
The Therapist is a dark psychological thriller about manipulation, revenge and consequences, and the explosive follow-up to The Patients.
Love Books Tours | UK and US Bookstagram Tour Schedule
6th–15th November 2026
We’re delighted to welcome 16 wonderful Bookstagrammers to celebrate The Therapist.
Throughout the tour, our hosts will share their reading experiences and help introduce Charlotte Stevenson’s psychological thriller to new readers.
Please visit their Instagram pages, discover their reviews and show them some support.
Friday, 6th November 2026
- @moonlightmumreads
- @inwordsandvoice
Saturday, 7th November 2026
- @bek.is.reading
Sunday, 8th November 2026
- @Book_dragon_gems
Monday, 9th November 2026
- @bookishandcaffeinatedintx
Tuesday, 10th November 2026
- @readingwithbeagles
- @kimplottwists
Wednesday, 11th November 2026
- @afelton6212
- @Jessicasbookshelf___
Thursday, 12th November 2026
- @booksbakesbloomsandtea
Friday, 13th November 2026
- @Sue.wallace1974
- @midnightmarginsbooks
Saturday, 14th November 2026
- @whatisloureading
- @lynn.loves.books
Sunday, 15th November 2026
- @robertas_bookstagram_xo
- @jazz_bookish
A huge thank you to all our wonderful Crewbies for supporting this tour!
Every review and thoughtful post helps introduce books to new readers, and we’re incredibly grateful for the time and creativity our hosts bring to each campaign.
Meet the Author | Charlotte Stevenson
Charlotte Stevenson was born and raised in North West Cumbria.
She studied Medicine in Scotland and continues to work part-time as a doctor.
Charlotte writes dark, twisty psychological thrillers with elements of psychological horror, drawing inspiration from her fascination with the complexity of human behaviour and the darker depths of the mind.
Her first novel was The Serial Killer’s Son.
She now lives in Greater Manchester with her husband, three children and two rambunctious dogs.
When she’s not writing or working, Charlotte is an enthusiastic audiobook listener with an ever-growing to-be-read pile that she has no intention of controlling.
A Therapist Who Knows How to Manipulate
Psychological thrillers often explore the secrets people keep and the lengths they’ll go to protect themselves.
In The Therapist, Charlotte Stevenson places a particularly unsettling character at the centre of the story.
Dr Jenna O’Hara is a therapist who understands human behaviour and knows how to manipulate the people around her.
She has already escaped the consequences of one death.
Now, with her career damaged and her future uncertain, she’s desperate to reclaim control.
But someone knows what happened, and the very skills Jenna has relied upon may not be enough to protect her.
The result is a premise built around a fascinating question: what happens when someone who is accustomed to controlling others suddenly becomes the target?
A Fresh Start Threatened by the Past
Jenna believes she has an opportunity to begin again.
A wedding and a move to Scotland represent the possibility of leaving her old life behind.
But the arrival of a threatening note changes everything.
Someone is watching her.
Someone knows her secret.
And someone wants revenge.
As the pressure grows, Jenna finds herself in a position she’s not used to: reacting to another person’s plans instead of creating her own.
For readers who enjoy thrillers driven by secrets, threats and shifting power, this creates an intriguing foundation.
Manipulation, Revenge and Consequences
At its heart, The Therapist explores the consequences of actions that cannot simply be forgotten.
Jenna may have escaped punishment, but the past remains a powerful force in her life.
The mysterious notes suggest that someone else has been carrying the weight of what happened.
The story raises questions about guilt, accountability, revenge and whether a person can ever truly outrun their decisions.
It also turns the familiar idea of a therapist helping others understand themselves into something darker, with Jenna’s understanding of human behaviour becoming a tool for manipulation.
An Explosive Follow-Up to The Patients
The Therapist continues the story following The Patients.
Readers who enjoyed the earlier book can return to the unsettling world of Dr Jenna O’Hara and discover what happens when the consequences of the past begin to catch up with her.
The premise centres on a woman who has already got away with murder, making her both a compelling and morally complicated protagonist.
Rather than a conventional innocent victim, Jenna is someone with dangerous secrets of her own.
That makes the question of who is watching her, and why, particularly intriguing.
Why Psychological Thriller Readers Might Enjoy The Therapist
A morally complicated central character
Jenna is not a straightforward heroine. Her willingness to manipulate others adds an unsettling dimension to the story.
A mysterious threat
The arrival of threatening notes creates an immediate question about who knows Jenna’s secret.
A battle for control
Jenna’s usual methods are challenged when someone else begins determining the rules.
Themes of revenge and accountability
The story explores what happens when the consequences of past actions refuse to remain buried.
A continuation of an established story
Readers of The Patients can discover the next chapter in Jenna’s increasingly dangerous life.
A dark psychological atmosphere
With secrets, surveillance and escalating threats, the premise offers plenty of tension for thriller fans.
Who Might Enjoy The Therapist?
This book may appeal to readers who enjoy:
- Psychological thrillers.
- Dark, twist-filled fiction.
- Morally complicated protagonists.
- Stories about secrets and revenge.
- Manipulative characters.
- Suspense involving threats and surveillance.
- Books exploring the darker side of human behaviour.
- The work of Freida McFadden and John Marrs.
- Psychological thrillers featuring unreliable or dangerous central characters.
Book Details
Title: The Therapist
Author: Charlotte Stevenson
Publisher: Bloodhound Books
Genre: Psychological Thriller
Related Book: The Patients
UK and US Bookstagram Tour: 6th–15th November 2026
Where to Buy The Therapist
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At Love Books Tours, we’re passionate about connecting readers with gripping stories and celebrating the talented authors behind them.
We’re delighted to support Charlotte Stevenson and Bloodhound Books with The Therapist.
Our wonderful UK and US Bookstagrammers are helping introduce this dark psychological thriller to readers throughout the tour.
Please explore the full schedule above, visit our hosts and discover their thoughts on the book.
We’d love to know: Do you enjoy psychological thrillers with morally complicated main characters, or do you prefer a protagonist you can trust?
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