This book had me at the first page. Two stories twisted together which tell the story of the Willis’ curse. As with Kerry’s other books you don’t know ‘who done it’ until the end. Written by one of my favourite writers, Kerry does not let us down; this is possibly the best stand alone book he has ever written, I just couldn’t put it down. I’d highly recommend this book!

Charley Willis was 13 years old when her celebrity parents were brutally murdered in their home. Charley was found hiding in the wardrobe upstairs, safe from the attack. 15 years later and it is Charley’s wedding day. She has married vet, Seth, but during the reception just hours after her wedding, she goes missing. Nobody saw her leave and no one knows where she is or what has happened to her. But what Seth discovers is that he didn’t really know his wife at all….

I jumped at the chance to read this book. I love this author’s books and have read many of his them over the last few years. The book begins in the present day, at Seth and Charley’s wedding reception. We are introduced to Seth as he circulates amongst his friends and family who have turned up to their wedding. The first chapter sets the scene well, beginning to build up an uneasy suspense while you wait for Seth to discover that Charley is missing. As the book moves it, it alternates between present date and Charley’s past, at various times of her life. This switch between times is done simply, with the chapters marked with the date, and is not confusing as some other books I have read are.

The suspense builds up quickly through the book. Going into Charley’s past, you begin to get a snapshot as to what her childhood and early adult years were like. I really felt for Charley reading these parts as it was obvious that it was not an easy childhood with her ‘celebrity’ parents. I also really felt for Seth in the present day, who obviously had no idea what was going on, where Charley was or what had happened to his new wife. We are also introduced to other family members throughout the story, particularly Charley’s elder brother, Liam and her older sister, Martha. I think Martha was a fabulous character and was probably my favourite from the book – you will understand why as the book moves on.

As usual with this author’s books, we are kept in suspense for a long way into the book, with the story unfolding and explaining itself towards the end. I have to admit, I did sort of guess what was going on, but there were still parts which I didn’t expect and made me gasp when they were revealed. This was a heart-breaking tale of a young girl’s childhood and how the repercussions of what happened that night sent shockwaves through Charley’s whole life.

Shocking, gripping and heartbreaking….it will keep you hooked until the very last page. Trust me, you will not be able to put it down.

Brilliant book, couldn’t but it down! Great story, so many twists that I did not see coming! Great ending!!

WOW ABSOLUTELY WOW!!!! This is the most unputdownable book I've read in a very long time!!! There's a wedding, Charley and Seth are just married but the bride, Charley, disappears at the reception. Where is she, did she just walk away or was she kidnapped??
We are told the story of Charley the child and the adult. And what a story it is! Loads of tense moments and twists and turns. And an ending you won't see coming!! Congratulations Kerry Wilkinson. Another superb book. I don't just recommend it I advise everyone to read it. Thanks Netgalley and Bookouture for allowing me to read this book.

What an amazing book right up until the end. Charley’s Parents are killed when she was 13 years old. Fast forward years later and Charley has gotten married, but goes missing on her wedding day. Did she voluntarily leave or was she kidnapped?

I don’t want to give anything away, happy reading, youn won’t regret it.

I finished the book in almost one sitting. It will keep you guessing until the very end.
Thank you Netgalley for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

I look forward to reading more books by the author.

Anything that Kerry Wilkinson writes, I read.

This book was amazing. I finished it in one go!

I will not give away anything of the story but I want everyone to know how beautiful this all flowed. The characters jumped off the page and were believable.

I really enjoyed reading this and can recommend it to anyone.