This is a book that hooks you in from the start so well done to the author on that front. Perhaps the latter half of the book loses pace a bit, it did feel as if it dragged at times. However, it is certainly what I would refer to as a good holiday read and would recommend for that.

I found this really easy to read and couldn’t put this down actually. I really enjoyed the book for about the first half or just a little bit less but I feel like that’s where it lost me a little.

There was a lot of build up but i felt like the reveals didn’t do much to keep my interest like the first part of the book did.

Would I recommend this? Yup, absolutely, it was really easy to read, you want to keep turning the pages to find out what was going to happen but I had an issue with the protagonist and the reveals.

Thanks so much to @Netgalley and @Bookouture for this advanced digital copy of The Honeymoon, by Rona Halsall



Chloe and Dan meet through his Mother Alma, and after a whirlwind courtship, (2 months) and they marry. Right after, they head to the Maldives for the Honeymoon of their dreams.
Soon into their honeymoon, Chloe wonders if this man is really who he says he is, and even more so, when he does not want to return home. He changes, and she wonders what he is hiding. Of course, they both have secrets and in the end, with a twist, we learn why Dan does not want to return.
And I will leave that for the other readers to find out.
***The book was well written, and sucked me right in from the beginning (And I loved the cover by the way) and it was full of twists and turns. I did feel like the ending of the book dragged a bit, but overall, it was a good book!!
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Well the cover was definitely the initial draw to this book for me, along with the title, after all I do like a book featuring a holiday. I then read the blurb, and was so convinced I had an idea of what would happen before I even started reading, that surely it was a mere formality?

Well I couldn't have been more wrong, nor so delighted to admit it - this is a twisty book, full of surprises, and just when you think you know everything you need to know, something else happens and shakes up all your beliefs all over again.

I mean that whole last section of the book, I couldn't put down even if I tried, I was reading practically open mouthed at the way the finale picked up pace (well what I thought was the finale!). And still the shocks kept on coming, all the way to the last page.

This is so so much better than I could have imagined and although this is the first book I've read by the author, I have a very strong feeling I will be paying her new releases a lot closer attention in the future.

From the first few pages I was gripped, and it was a lovely easy writing style. I had read the first 20% in the bath and then in bed, before realising I'd better try to sleep or I'd be up all night. But given how little time I'd spent on the book, I knew for sure it was going to be a great and quick to read story.

This is a book that just shows how little you know anyone, and far more importantly that no matter how much you think you love someone, getting married within two months of meeting them, is potentially not the smartest move you will ever make - especially if you are the main characters of a psychological thriller!

If the blurb even slightly intrigues you for this book, I would definitely suggest giving it a read, I'm delighted that I did and I don't read the genre that much, but found it to be a fabulous book and one I'm overjoyed that I had the time to devour in one day.

Thank you to Netgalley and Bookouture for this copy which I have reviewed honestly and voluntarily.

I thoroughly enjoyed the first 3/4 of this book— it was compulsive, fun, and kept me turning the pages and wanting to read more. I couldn't wait to get to the reveal and finally figure out why Dan did not want to go back home. But once I reached what I thought was the conclusion, the story just kept going on and on and on. I felt the final twist, more so the way Chloe found out, was a bit far-fetched. The final few chapters just seemed rather rushed and choppy, in my opinion.

Another thing that bothered me while reading this book was the main character, Chloe. I started off liking her, but almost immediately after leaving for the honeymoon, she starts to become a little dramatic, petulant, and whiney. I realize that this change in personality coincides with her making certain discoveries about her new husband, but it still bothered me nonetheless. By the final chapters, I found her to be extremely irritating. Throughout the story, Dan repeatedly asked Chloe to trust him and warned her that her life may be in danger. Multiple times, she refused to heed his warnings until she sneaks out of the house (not for the first time!) and ultimately finds herself in trouble, then becomes overly angry with him because he did not call the police sooner. I realize the circumstances and the trauma surrounding this scene in the hospital and I know she has reason to be upset, but certainly not for that. When I read a book, I hope to be able to root for the protagonist, but Chloe was just not someone I cared too much about.

This was my first Rona Halsall book and I’m definitely interested in reading some of her other titles. Although not perfect, I did enjoy the vast majority of The Honeymoon and would recommend it to anyone looking for a fast-paced, compelling thriller.

I thought that this was a very compelling read

I found the book to be very well written and I thought that the author had created some really good characters and I enjoyed getting to know them.

The plot was excellent and I was kept in suspense right until the very end - 4 stars from me for this one!

Loved loved loved this book! Rona Halsall is an excellent writer. I get so excited when one of her books come out. This one did NOT disappoint. Thank you Bookouture and Net Galley for an early release.

Thank you Net Galley and Bookouture for an early copy of The Honeymoon. I was anticipating this book because I loved Rona’s other books. This one didn’t disappoint. What a great premise in the beginning. Towards the middle, it got to be a little too dramatic but then Wham, the ending was Awesome! Loved the book, can’t wait for another one from Rona Halsall!

To be frank, I didn’t enjoy this book at all really. It had potential, and started off pretty strong. However, the interactions between Chloe and Dan were poorly written and didn’t reflect how real people who speak to each other. The story was told from Chloe’s perspective and I found her obnoxious. She couldn’t make a choice to save her life and her conclusions hardly ever made sense for the situation. I also don’t enjoy stories that feature a main character who has done something “bad” that really any normal person wouldn’t hold a grudge against them for and is otherwise a lovely person, but is subsequently treated horribly for the entire book for no true rhyme or reason by everyone around her for said dumb reason. It’s lazy writing and not believable. Overall, the book drug on until the last 15%, where so many plot twists were crammed in I don’t even know what happened honestly.

Chloe had a dream wedding. Dan is her perfect man. They haven’t known each other for long, but as she walked down the aisle and saw him standing by the altar, tears glistening in his eyes, she knew this was forever.

Later, as they relax on a beautiful island, settling into their new married life together, they congratulate themselves on their lovely wedding day, and Dan jokes that he’d like them to stay there forever.

But as the honeymoon goes on, he becomes increasingly adamant. They shouldn’t leave. In fact, he won’t let her…

This was not a good book. Chloe just followed along as a domineering man she had known 2 months, It became far too hard to believe as it went downhill faster. Quite depressing to try to finish.

Thanks to NetGalley for an advance copy to review.

I've not read anything by this author before but I would definitely be keen to read other books by her. I enjoyed the tension in this book and I didn't want to put it down.

I wasn't able to leave this down until I was finished and woke up early to get to the end. It's a great read that kept me guessing right to the end and full of twists. I have read one other book by Rona and have just bought the other one. I would definitely recommend reading this as you won't be disappointed. I would like to thank the publishers and netgalley for letting me have the book to review and the opinions expressed are entirely my own views and are completely unbiased.

This is the second book Ive read from this author and it didn’t disappoint again . I loved the characters and their backgrounds and couldn’t wait to get to the end to see what would happen. Lots of twists and turns just how I like it . I would definitely say , go and read this book

While I was expecting more of a thriller, The Honeymoon was indeed a great mystery and a great read.

Chloe and Dan meet and marry very quickly. Each goes into the marriage with secrets that they are unwilling to share with the other.
When Dan secretly changes the destination of the honeymoon, Chloe starts to see that perhaps she really doesn't know Dan at all. As their week together comes to an end, Dan starts insisting that they stay permanently, and Chloe finds that he has forbidden her to go home.
Things go from bad to worse, and with each chapter brings a new and unexpected twist and turn to this book. I was kept guessing throughout. the story, right up to the very end.

Thank you to Netgalley for the advanced copy of this book. My review was written independently and of my own opinion.

Thank you NetGalley for the digital ARC of The Honeymoon by Rona Halsall. This book gripped me from the start and kept my interest throughout. Chloe's honeymoon with husband Dan did not go as planned. Did she really know this man she married? A great read you won't want to put down.

A cautionary tale for those who jump into marriage. How do you know if your husband is lying when you don't even really know him at all? A fast and fun read and one of those books that make you realize being single isn't so bad after all.

Not a stunning thriller, but a fun and fast read. Chloe and Dan marry within weeks of meeting each other. From the beginning, Chloe feels she has made a mistake. Tense relationships with her grandmother and siblings cause Chloe to stay with Dan, even though her instincts tell her otherwise. This is an easy beach read. Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for allowing me to be an early reader in exchange for my review.

I just loved this book from beginning to end. The plot had me on the edge of my seat more than once. It was fast paced and enjoyable. Never knowing where the author was going. Very good

I would like to thank Netgalley and the publisher for an advance copy in exchange for an honest review. I have been fortunate enough to have been able to read all 3 of Rona's books now and thoroughly enjoyed them all. I have a hard time putting them down. The story is fast paced and the characters are interesting, so much so that I finished her current one in a day. She keeps her readers entertained with plot twists and before you know it, the book is over! Can't wait for the next one.

This story was great. It starts out with Chloe and Dan's honeymoon and enjoying life. Things take a turn for the worse however when Chloe learns that her new husband not only has changed the destination of their honeymoon without talking to her even after knowing how much she wanted to go to the first destination. As well as that betrayal Chloe learns that has also has no intention of ever returning to their home country and wants both of them to stay in Menorca forever. Then it talks about how they met and their relationship leading
up until that point. I really liked the back and forth on what their relationship was like before and the drastic changes that is has made during their current situation. It helps you see the large change that has taken over Dan. One of the things that I liked about this book was our main character Chloe is a strong woman who is in love so when she doesn't stand up for herself when this occurrence takes places and it is something that does happen to real women in real situations its not just the weak. I really enjoyed this story line it makes for a very compelling read. Great job and I hope that everyone checks this book out when it goes on sale you won't be disappointing, there are so many twists and turns right when you think you know what is going on the author throws another twist at you to prove how wrong you are. Wow the ending was amazing I never saw it coming
and it hit you like a ton of bricks. I wish could read this story again for the first time just to get that huge shock. Great read I loved it and everyone should check out this book!