Many thanks to Rachel and Rachel’s Random Resources for my spot on this Blog Tour.
With a cover like that, how could the book not be addictive. I was zapped into the energy of the story as if it dared me to stop reading. Could I? Stop reading? No…siree…no. From beginning to end, it was a whirlpool of secrets and lies, revealed to me with a jaw-dropping effect often times. I tell ya… That author Ruby Speechley had a wicked mind that proved the adage – Hell hath no fury than a woman betrayed.
Having revelled in her previous book, I jumped into this one with a gutso. Max disappeared, his rucksack was found in the waters of the local canal. Did he jump from the bridge? Maddie his wife was shattered; they had just lost their baby daughter Chloe. Was that the reason which caused him to take such a drastic step? Every word written by this talented author invigorated me to read further. A chapter went on to two more until I reached the end at 4 am. This book was so worth losing sleep over.
Different POVs and dual timelines, the story opened the door to the lives of these characters. Clues led to investigation which led to reactions and counter actions, each one a vicious cycle. Grief and lies were a deadly combination. Shocks and minor tremors were felt every few chapters. The author knew how to keep the plot pulsating.
One compulsive read which was a domestic drama written in a suspenseful manner. The guys at Hera know how to pull out a winner!!
Always a Hera girl!!
I received a free ARC from NetGalley and the publisher, and this is my journey into its pages, straight from the heart!! STRICTLY HONEST AND UNBIASED.
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She believed the lies… The truth will destroy her.
Maddy Saunders’ life is unravelling. After the heartbreaking, unexpected death of 5-year-old daughter Chloe, she’s trying desperately to keep her family together for other daughter, Emily. But when the police inform her that husband Max is missing, the rucksack found at the bottom of a local canal leading them to believe he has taken his own life, her grief takes a new and sharper turn.
Unable to believe that Max would abandon her and Emily, Maddy desperately searches for clues as to what has happened to her husband. But as she delves deeper into his secrets, Maddy finds a web of betrayal that forces her to re-examine everything about the life they have built together.
Maddened by grief, and forced into untangling Max’s lies, Maddy will stop at nothing to uncover the truth – even if it destroys her in the process.
Publication Date: April 2020
18 Responses
Wonderful review, Shalini! I am currently reading this book and am still 20% in the book but your review made me willing to push myself to read as much as I can tonight!
Ah this was quite a different read. Hope your enjoy it too. Get to it giddiup
I adore authors with wicked minds :p Brilliant review, love! xxx
Thank you so much ❤️ 😘. How are you? Are things okay out there? Or getting stable?
I’m good, trying to stay busy 🙂 How are you, lovely?? xxx
So far so good. But too stressed with the world crisis. Trying to find a balance in living in the new normal
I so understand ❤️ take it easy and be gentle with yourself! Xxx
Trying to stay alive as my entire family falls in high risk category
Sending you big hugs and all the best vibes ❤️
You are the best. Sending you all the love and warmth in my heart, Meggy
Great review, Shalini! I love the cover, too.
I loved the cover too. Thank you so much Stephen. How have you been. I have been erratic in my blog hops and reading. Too busy trying to get essential life sorted at home
You’re welcome. I have been okay, thank you. My blog hopping has been less frequent, too.
This looks tasty – you find the best stuff!
This was fun… I like books with lots of secrets
Great review
Thank you
Most welcome