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Better Not Cry (Rebekka Franck Book 8) Kindle Edition

by Willow Rose (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.3 out of 5 stars (1,396)

He stalks you when you’re sleeping.

He kills when you’re awake…

Reporter Rebekka Franck is ready to escape the headlines for a relaxing holiday with her family.

Small town Cocoa Beach, Florida seems like the perfect getaway for sunny days and silent nights. At least, until a boy’s dead body is found.

Rebekka learns that the boy is the latest in a long line of victims preyed upon by a local legend. But an evil villain cloaked in red with sharp fingernails who comes down the chimney can’t be real. Can it?

With the help of a local teen whose dad fell victim to the murderer, Rebekka investigates the growing body count.

As Christmas creeps closer, the reporter race to solve the case before the killer strikes again.

Better Not Cry is a nail-biting standalone Christmastime story featuring Willow Rose’s iconic characters Rebekka Franck and Jack Ryder.

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    Rebekka Franck
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    December 7, 2017
  6. Reading age
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Willow Rose is a multi-million-copy best-selling Author and an Amazon ALL-star Author of more than 80 novels. Several of her books have reached the top 10 of ALL books on Amazon in the US, UK, and Canada. She has sold more than six million books all over the world. She writes Mystery, Thriller, Paranormal, Romance, Suspense, Horror, Supernatural thrillers, and Fantasy. Willow's books are fast-paced, nail-biting page-turners with twists you won't see coming. That's why her fans call her The Queen of Plot Twists. Willow lives on Florida's Space Coast with her husband and two daughters. When she is not writing or reading, you will find her surfing and watching the dolphins play in the waves of the Atlantic Ocean.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B077SPXWCD
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ BUOY MEDIA LLC
  • Accessibility ‏ : ‎ Learn more
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ December 7, 2017
  • Edition ‏ : ‎ 1st
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 6.3 MB
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 234 pages
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Book 8 of 10 ‏ : ‎ Rebekka Franck
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 13 - 18 years
  • Best Sellers Rank: #854,611 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.3 out of 5 stars (1,396)

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*NEW RELEASES*:

☞ - To his New Wife - out now!

☞ - The Woman He Married

☞ - Liar Liar (Eva Rae Thomas #19)

Willow Rose is a multi-million-copy best-selling Author and an ALL-star Author of more than 100 novels.

She has sold more than ten million books that are translated into many languages.

Willow's books are fast-paced, nail-biting pageturners with twists you won't see coming.

That's why her fans call her The Queen of Plot Twists.

Willow lives on Florida's Space Coast with her two cats. When she is not writing or reading, you will find her surfing and watching the dolphins play in the waves of the Atlantic Ocean.

BOOKS BY WILLOW ROSE:

PSYCHOLOGICAL THRILLERS:

- My Husband's Mistress

- The Woman He Married

- To His New Wife

DETECTIVE BILLIE ANN WILDE SERIES:

- Don't Let Her Go (Billie Ann Wilde #1)

- Then She's Gone (Billie Ann Wilde #2)

- In Her Grave (Billie Ann Wilde #3)

- Find My Girl (Billie Ann Wilde #4)

EVA RAE THOMAS MYSTERY SERIES:

- So We Lie (Eva Rae Thomas prequel)

- Don't Lie To Me (Eva Rae Thomas Mystery Book 1)

- What You Did (Eva Rae Thomas Mystery Book 2)

- Never Ever (Eva Rae Thomas Mystery Book 3)

- Say You Love Me (Eva Rae Thomas Mystery Book 4)

- Let Me Go (Eva Rae Thomas Mystery Book 5)

- It's Not Over (Eva Rae Thomas#6)

- Not Dead Yet (Eva Rae Thomas # 7)

- To Die For (Eva Rae Thomas # 8)

- Such a Good Girl (Eva Rae Thomas#9)

- Little Did She Know (Eva Rae Thomas #10)

- You Better Run (Eva Rae Thomas #11)

- Say it isn't so (Eva Rae Thomas #12)

- Too Pretty To Die (Eva Rae Thomas #13)

- Till Death Do Us Part (Eva Rae Thomas #14)

- Rest In Peace (Eva Rae Thomas #15)

- Dark Little Secrets (Eva Rae Thomas #16)

- Not My Daughter
 (Eva Rae Thomas #17)

- The Girl In The Closet 
(Eva Rae Thomas #18)

- Liar Liar (Eva Rae Thomas # 19)

DETECTIVE HARRY HUNTER MYSTERY SERIES:

- All The Good Girls (Harry Hunter Mystery #1)

- Run Girl Run (Harry Hunter Mystery #2)

- No Other Way (Harry Hunter Mystery #3)

- Never Walk Alone (Harry Hunter#4)

MARY MILLS MYSTERY SERIES:

- What Hurts the Most (Mary Mills Mystery #1)

- You Can Run (Mary Mills Mystery #2)

- You Can't Hide (Mary Mills Mystery #3)

- Careful Little Eyes (Mary Mills Mystery#4)

JACK RYDER MYSTERY SERIES:

- Hit the Road Jack (Jack Ryder #1)

- Slip out the Back Jack (Jack Ryder #2)

- The House That Jack Built (Jack Ryder #3)

- Black Jack (Jack Ryder #4)

- Girl Next Door (Jack Ryder#5)

- Her Final Word (Jack Ryder #6)

- Don't Tell (Jack Ryder#7)

REBEKKA FRANCK MYSTERY SERIES:

- One, two ... He is coming for you (Rebekka Franck #1)

- Three, Four ... Better lock your door (Rebekka Franck #2)

- Five, Six ... Grab your crucifix (Rebekka Franck#3)

- Seven, Eight ... Gonna stay up late (Rebekka Franck #4)

- Nine, Ten ... Never sleep again (Rebekka Franck#5)

- Eleven, Twelve ... Dig and Delve (Rebekka Franck #6)

- Thirteen, Fourteen ... Little Boy Unseen (Rebekka Franck#7)

- Better Not Cry (Rebekka Franck #8)

- Ten Little Girls (Rebekka Franck #9)

- It Ends Here (Rebekka Franck #10)

EMMA FROST MYSTERY SERIES:

- Itsy Bitsy Spider (Emma Frost #1)

- Miss Polly had a Dolly (Emma Frost #2)

- Run Run as Fast as You Can (Emma Frost #3)

- Cross Your Heart and Hope to Die (Emma Frost #4)

- Peek-A-Boo I See You (Emma Frost#5)

- Tweedledum and Tweedledee (Emma Frost#6)

- Easy as One Two Three (Emma Frost#7)

- There's No Place like Home (Emma Frost #8)

- Slenderman (Emma Frost#9)

- Where the Wild Roses Grow (Emma Frost#10)

- Waltzing Matilda (Emma Frost #11)

- Drip Drop Dead (Emma Frost #12)

- Black Frost (Emma Frost #13)

UMBRELLA MAN SERIES:

- Umbrella Man (umbrella man trilogy book 1)

- Blackbird Fly (umbrella man trilogy book 2)

STAND ALONE MYSTERY/THRILLER/HORROR/POST-APOCALYPTIC:

- Sorry Can't Save You

- In Cold Blood

- The Surge

- Girl Divided

- In One Fell Swoop

- To Hell in a Handbasket

- Rock-A-Bye Baby

- Nibble, Nibble, Crunch

- Eenie, Meenie

- Humpty Dumpty

- Edwina

- Chain Letter

- Better Watch Out

- Mommy Dearest

- The Bird

FANTASY/PNR SERIES:

- Flesh and Blood (Vampires of Shadow Hills #1)

- Blood and Fire (Vampires of Shadow Hills #2)

- Fire and Beauty (Vampires of Shadow Hills #3)

- Beauty and Beasts (Vampires of Shadow Hills #4)

- Beasts and Magic (The Vampires of Shadow Hills #5)

- Magic and Witchcraft (The Vampires of Shadow Hills #6)

- Witchcraft and War (The Vampires of Shadow Hills #7)

- War and order (The Vampires of Shadow Hills #8)

- Order and Chaos (The Vampires of Shadow Hills #9)

- Chaos and Courage (The Vampires of Shadow Hills #10)

- Beyond (Afterlife #1)

- Serenity (Afterlife #2)

- Endurance (Afterlife #3)

- Courageous (Afterlife#4)

- Savage (Daughters of the Jaguar #1)

- Broken (Daughters of the Jaguar #2)

- Song for a Gypsy (The Wolfboy Chronicles)

- I am Wolf (The Wolfboy Chronicles)

Customer reviews

4.3 out of 5 stars
1,396 global ratings

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Customers find this book engaging with a spine-tingling horror story set in Christmas time, filled with unexpected twists and turns. The writing is well-executed, and customers describe it as a quick read with interesting characters. The book receives mixed reactions regarding its creepiness.
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50 customers mention content, 43 positive, 7 negative
Customers find the book excellent and say it does not disappoint, with one customer noting it's part of a great series.
...Overall it was another great book from Ms. Willow Rose, thank you! "I received a free copy of this book and voluntarily chose to review".Read more
Had never thought of the anagram for Santa ! Spooky! But thoroughly enjoyed this book! Already ordered the prequel to this one!...Read more
Excellent book. I stayed up all night reading it. Definitely a page turner. Keep on writing and I'll keep on reading!!Read more
Great read...Read more
30 customers mention story, 25 positive, 5 negative
Customers enjoy the spine-tingling horror story with a Christmas setting in this book, which is filled with unexpected twists and turns and has an exciting ending.
Good Story line!!...Read more
The story line was good. It kept me other edge of my seat. Sune though is just ick. It really is off putting to read....Read more
Another exciting story. Willow Rose always has excitement! Better Not Cry is a page turner. I get evolved with the characters....Read more
...What is going on? You will be uneasy. Willow does it again wth a powerful story. What a privilege to be able to read and review her books....Read more
21 customers mention engaging, 19 positive, 2 negative
Customers find the book engaging, describing it as thrilling and intriguing, with one customer noting it's very suspenseful.
...But, you do not need to read the first book before the second. Very enjoyable I fully recommend it.Read more
...I would recommend it and was an interesting and quick read !Read more
...Truly an intriguing book once you realize what all characters are introduced for. Very good thriller, a must readRead more
...This is a very entertaining story and I highly recommend it.Read more
16 customers mention readability, 15 positive, 1 negative
Customers find the book easy to read, with one mentioning it keeps them reading late into the night.
...Watch out because you'll scream when you hear his H0! Ho! Ho! Quick read. Won't disappoint. I have enjoyed all of Willow Rose's books....Read more
great book and a fast read. I no longer like Santa, in fact he scares me to death. Really scary book, I love it.Read more
Good read had some scary parts with an Xmas theme. Kept me reading till I was done. Worth the readRead more
...I read it in one day! Rebekka, Sune and family travel to Florida to see a doctor who may be able to help Sune walk again....Read more
13 customers mention writing quality, 13 positive, 0 negative
Customers praise the writing quality of the book, with several noting it is well-written, while one customer describes it as edge-of-the-seat writing.
...This is an excellent book by a wonderful author.Read more
...Willow Rose is a great author that will get your heart beating & you just waiting to see what happens next....Read more
...I stayed up all night reading it. Definitely a page turner. Keep on writing and I'll keep on reading!!Read more
I love Willow Rose! She writes so well. If you're into horror, this is the book for you.Read more
11 customers mention character, 11 positive, 0 negative
Customers find the characters interesting, with one mentioning how the story ties three character lines together.
The story moved at a nice pace and the characters were believable and likable....Read more
This is a strange story about supernatural murder. The characters are interesting and well developed. The plot is very weird....Read more
I have been eading all of her books. Interesting characters and various plots. Great series and good for binge reading.Read more
...This story was well thought out and it is well written. Good characters. Great job Willow!!Read more
20 customers mention creepy, 9 positive, 11 negative
Customers have mixed reactions to the book's creepy elements, with some finding it the most frightening they've read while others simply describe it as scary.
Sleigh bells are scary! Willow Rose never fails to entertain! Couldn't put this down!Read more
...I'm not one to put spoilers in a review, but if you like fun, creepy, scary, spooky, fast-paced books with likeable, realistic characters, you will...Read more
Sorry but this was a creepy book. Made me feel bad, I like a Merry Christmas, not a downer with killer Santa.Read more
...I no longer like Santa, in fact he scares me to death. Really scary book, I love it.Read more

Top reviews from the United States

  • Reader of the Pack
    5.0 out of 5 stars Better Hope Santa Claus Isn't Coming To Town
    Reviewed in the United States on December 9, 2017
    Format: KindleVerified Purchase
    If you've never read a Willow Rose story, you're in for a real treat. I recently discovered her, too. I started out with several of her stand alone books and then went to the 7th Street Crew Series.I've liked each book enough to continue buying her stories. I don't think you would be disappointed with any of her books.

    Better Not Cry is a creepy Christmas story. I'm not sure I will ever look at Santa Claus the same way after reading this book. I guess I'll just have to remember that not all Santas are created equal. Rebekka Franck, Sune, her boyfriend and their children came to Florida to see Disney World and for Sune to see a doctor who is his last hope for walking. Sune has been in a wheelchair since he was shot in the spine. The doctor told him to come back when he can at least wiggle a toe. The diagnosis was devastating for everyone.

    One morning Rebekka was running on the beach and heard their neighbor screaming. She went to help and discovered that their little big was stuck in the chimney. The real horror was that the mom didn't know and she started a fire in the fireplace. This was the beginning of something terrible.

    The rest of the story should be discovered by the next reader. Willow Rose's writing drew me into the story and kept me interested right up to the end. This is not appropriate for young children. It's a great horror story for older teens and adults. I highly recommend this book and writer.
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  • Sunshine
    4.0 out of 5 stars Not for the faint hearted!
    Reviewed in the United States on September 16, 2019
    Format: KindleVerified Purchase
    This was my first Willow Rose book, and I can honestly say that it was quite enjoyable ... that is, if like me, you're into some truly creepy story writing! The pace moves along well, and you find yourself forming attachments to most of the characters. I'm definitely looking forward to reading more Rebekka Franck books, and seeing all her family members' characters fleshed out a bit more. I do recommend this book!
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  • Warren A. Lewis
    5.0 out of 5 stars Deadly Jingle Bells
    Reviewed in the United States on July 28, 2018
    Format: KindleVerified Purchase
    I may have given this a five star rating, but I do hate stories where innocent children die. Rebekka Franck brings her family from Europe to Cocoa Beach, Florida to bring her paralyzed boyfriend to see a specialist. While she is here she has rented a beach house for the month and they will spend a time through Christmas for the family enjoying the beach and Florida attractions. Unfortunately, Rebekka and youngest son William are pulled into the mystery of a rogue Santa spirit that is killing children and adults, and has been doing it for over 50 years. And even worse, local authorities keep labeling each death an accident or a suicide. Unfortunately for her, this rogue Santa sets his sights into Rebekka's family also. This horror story is well developed and written, but the reader should be prepared to discover children dying because of their love for Santa.
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  • Kandy
    5.0 out of 5 stars Santa Claws?
    Reviewed in the United States on December 8, 2017
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    Loved catching up with Rebekka and Sune. Spending Christmas in Florida was going to be different, but they did not realize just how different it would be. After reading this it may be hard to think of Santa in the same way. A very intense book that keeps you reading late into the night, hoping it does not invade your dreams.
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  • lisa ann stalnaker
    3.0 out of 5 stars A good ,easy read
    Reviewed in the United States on February 27, 2018
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    The story moved at a nice pace and the characters were believable and likable. For my taste , the story ended too abruptly and what the Santa was exactly wasn't explained fully enough. Merely calling it a bad Santa wasn't enough for me.
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  • Robin Langelier
    5.0 out of 5 stars Better Not Cry
    Reviewed in the United States on December 11, 2017
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    Evil Santa👹 has arrived! This story is a sequel to Better Watch Out. If you are looking for a new Horror Series to read you have found it. Willow Rose is a great author that will get your heart beating & you just waiting to see what happens next. Rebekkas family is in Florida for Christmas. Then there are strange murders. Det. Jack Ryder is on the case and from what he finds there is an Evil Santa out there with a Naughty List. Rebekka and her family is on the list. Rebekka woks with Det. Jack Ryder to stop Evil Santa. There is so much more to the story but I don't want to spoil it for you. So grab yourself a copy and enjoy. I voluntarily reviewed advanced copy of this book. ❤💋
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  • Kindle Customer
    4.0 out of 5 stars What do you want for Christmas?
    Reviewed in the United States on December 20, 2022
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    This story gives you a whole new view of the jolly fat man in the red suit. Rebekka Franck and family arrive in Cocoa Beach Florida for Sune to see a doctor, but plan to have a truly amazing Christmas. They get a different adventure than planned.
    This is a sequel to the short story 'Better Watch Out' and I was glad I read that first.
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  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Better Not Cry, was a scary read!
    Reviewed in the United States on December 18, 2017
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    Willow Rose at her finest!
    Rebekka, Sune and their children, have come to Cocoa Beach, partially for vacation and to see a Doctor who they hope can help Sune to walk again. Sune is in a depressive state over his inability to walk, after being shot in the spine. His depression is affecting the whole family, especially Rebekka.
    While on a run on the beach, Rebekka comes across, a house on fire, where a small boy was stuck in the chimney and dies. Rebekka tries to help the boy's sister, who informs her of the weird circumstances, of not only her brother's death, but of others previously. Things go south quickly, dragging Rebekka and her family along. Can Rebekka and her family get through this as others die. A great meet up, with Jack Ryder, as the Detective working the cases that follow.
    A MUST READ!!
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  • ValG
    5.0 out of 5 stars Very creepy story
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 11, 2025
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    More horror than thriller but very good. Killer Santa is the stuff of nightmares Not for the squeamish!
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  • Karen Stubbington
    5.0 out of 5 stars Santa is Not Who You Think!
    Reviewed in Canada on December 21, 2017
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    I thoroughly enjoyed this book...I read it in one sitting, I just could not put it down. I will never look at Santa the same way again, definitely not the Jolly Old Elf we all loved as children. This book was well written and is a definite page turner. I always enjoy books written by this author and I’m sure you will too.
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  • Lia Jong
    5.0 out of 5 stars Christmas
    Reviewed in the Netherlands on December 9, 2017
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    Just loved this book , read it in one day. Fantastic the way Sune saved Rebekka. Looking forward to the next story.
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  • Kindle Customer
    4.0 out of 5 stars Another great read
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 15, 2019
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    Thankyou Willow Rose another great story, will never think of Santa the same way again tho . Ready for more of your books.
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  • Frankie72
    4.0 out of 5 stars Another great page turner
    Reviewed in Canada on April 5, 2020
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    This is a different type of story. More along the lines of paranormal, but still a great story. Rebekka is in journalist mode even while on holiday in Florida. Keeps you on the edge of your seat.
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