This is an enjoyable Thelma & Louise type caper. Hadley is running from her stifling, abusive husband. Grace from her husband & his constant gambling debts. The book takes a while to get going & it is hard to figure out all the characters. Once the story got going, I really enjoyed the back & forth between the characters & especially Hadley's journey of self-discovery. I had some mixed feelings as I felt most of the time this was somewhat of a lighthearted romp, but then (spoiler alert), there is a death that kind of ruined it for me. I also wanted to understand a little bit more about Grace & what exactly had happened when she ran away with her friend years ago. Some of the story was a bit far-fetched & the ending was a bit too perfect, but the story definitely had a lot of heart. I will look for other titles from this author.

I was looking forward to reading this book but all the time I was reading it i kept thinking about the Thelma and Louise film and it spoilt it for me.
I enjoyed how the book is written and the characters were interesting. The two lead ladies, Hadley and Grace strike up a friendship but without giving the game away you wouldn't expect them to be friends!
Both Hadley and Grace have children who also feature in the story and are great characters. Hadley is married to Frank who is a controlling unlikable man and Grace to Jimmy who has a gambling problem and is also in the forces so she is often on her own with their baby and has a real lack of money. This is where the problems for them both start!
They end up on the run from the law with their children in tow. The story does flow and the women strike up and unlikely friendship.
I wont spoil the story by giving more away and the end is good to so put the kettle on and have a read of this book.

Well, strap yourself in and brace yourself for a bumpy ride as Suzanne Redfearn takes you on an exciting road trip with some unexpected travelling companions. Hadley Torelli is married to Frank who is frankly (sorry) a rotten excuse of a man and she’s had enough. Grace Herrick works for him but he ruthlessly tricks her and is about to fire her. I shall divulge no more except to say that the two women’s lives become inextricably linked as they race to escape and survive the danger that is closing in.

The characters of Hadley and Grace are tremendous. They’re both at a fork in the road, chance brings them together and they learn they are stronger as one unit. Their differing personalities blend so well that they compliment each other so they resemble halves of a whole. The stand out character for me is Skipper, Hadley’s nephew who lives with them. He is absolutely enchanting, I love the way he looks at the world and the bond between him and Mattie, Hadley’s daughter, is heartwarming. The story is inspired by Thelma and Louise and it’s every bit as exciting as the movie but has been given its own spin. They use their ingenuity, wit and common sense in order to survive the test of several lifetimes. The action takes place in some terrific settings such as Coors Field in Denver. This is a really well written thriller, the plot unfolds effortlessly and the pace is fast. There are some very tense moments of suspense too where you don’t know what’s going to happen next. This has all the other essential ingredients too, such as some humour, moments of joy and some sadness.

Overall, this is another winner from the author. It’s exciting, very entertaining, a heroes versus villains tale which makes you root for the women. There are one of two unexpected heroes too! Highly recommended.

Thank you NetGalley and especially Lake Union for the ARC.

A current day Thelma and Louise story filled with suspense, action, and lots of laughter. Hadley, one of the main characters, is escaping from an
abusive marriage and Grace is escaping from a bad past. They meet each other due to bad circumstances and decide to flee from danger together with kids in tow. This book takes you along on their high speed adventure. I enjoyed the suspense of this book but also that it included a lot
of humor as well. I highly recommend and will be reading more by this author.

Fasten your seat belt guys, Hadley & Grace are here to take you on a ride!

I haven't watched Thelma & Louise yet, but I wish this book is converted into a movie. I absolutely loved this book. Right from the start, I was hooked on to it. You just cannot take your eyes from even a single sentence. The whole environment, the dialogues, the fluency in the language makes it seem so real as if you are a part of their journey. The end leaves you surprised.

Humour, sadness, anger, you name the emotions, and you have it. They take you on a roller coaster ride as our ladies face their own ups & downs. This book makes you understand the value of friendship and relationships. This book is fast-paced, action-packed, and leaves you spell-bound. This is my first book from the author, and I can't wait to delve into more of her books. I wish this book has a second installment.

Thank You NetGalley, Author Suzanne Redfearn and Publishers Lake Union Publishing for an ARC in exchange for an honest review of this book.

Thanks to Netgalley for the ARC of this book. Pretty good story along the lines of Thelma and Louise. Touching and edge of your seat. I hope this author keeps putting out great work.

Wow! Readers will want to buckle up for this adventure. This story is filled with as much action as it is emotion. The unlikely meeting between Hadley and Grace takes them on a trip of a lifetime, with their kids along for the ride. An introspective story of two mothers who accidentally find themselves in a situation that spirals out of control. These two women dig deep and find inner strength and determination to overcome obstacles. The further into the story I got, the harder it was to put down. Thank you to the author and NetGalley for the opportunity to read an advanced copy. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

I loved this book, every single page!,!! A beautiful story of two very different women that meet each other by happenstance, grow and are empowered during their devastating, wild, terrifying, emotional and exciting journey. It’s about abuse, resilience,, love, stereotyping, adolescence, empowerment, autism, problem-solving....the list goes on..It’s just a fantastic thrilling read!

Hadley and Grace’s lives intersect when they stumble in to each other at Hadley’s husband’s business. Both ladies have reasons to strike back at Hadley’s husband, and rather than wage separate wars against him, they reluctantly team up. This is touted as being similar to Thelma and Louise. There is action, suspense, love, and betrayal. I appreciate the publisher and NetGalley for allowing me to be an early reader.

A fun and fast-moving story. the friendship that was a Thelma and Louise type was interesting and well-developed. this book made you want to keep reading. At times even had bits of humor. I really enjoyed it and would highly recommend. Thank you Netgalley for giving me the chance to preview this book

This book has 2 different main characters and you learn about the 2 different characters as you read this book, lots of twist and turns. The 2 main characters are Hadley who escapes her abusive marriage, with her 2 children, as she needs to escape from her husband Frank who likes her dressed a certain way and also to act a certain way. Grace who is married to Jimmy who has a serious gambling addiction and Grace and Jimmy and there baby Miles have to move due to Jimmy Gambling addiction.

I really enjoyed this book and really enjoyed getting to know Hadley and Grace and learning all about what they get up.

I would recommend others to read it also.

I really enjoy this authors books. This one was great right from the beginning. It drug a little in the middle and picked up again at the end. Overall, I think this a great read.

It took me several chapters to get into this book. So many chapters to keep track of that I finally gave up. I see others love it but sadly, just could not get into this one. Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for this early release in exchange for my honest review.

I LOVED THIS BOOK!!!! I couldn't put it down. Both women and the kids are all characters you can relate to and cheer on. I will definitely be recommending this book to friends! I rate it a 4.6

A feminist adventure with a big emotional punch, this will inevitably be compared to “Thelma and Louise,” which is even referenced by the characters, but “Hadley and Grace” has its own character and its own charms. The two women are not friends but are thrown together when they both attempt to raid the safe of Hadley’s husband Frank, a successful businessman who, unbeknownst to them, has been laundering money and running drugs and gambling scams.. Hadley is fleeing with her children from her husband’s domestic abuse, while Grace, who has had a tough life and has a police record, plans to make a new start with her baby after her soldier husband continually gambles away the housekeeping. They form an uneasy partnership, but soon become aware that the FBI had been monitoring Frank’s activities and are now on their trail, and somehow things are a lot less straightforward.
We cannot help but root for these unlikely outlaws- Hadley who has lived in luxury but is good with people and knows how to use her feminine whiles, and the younger Grace, who is street-smart and resourceful after a life of hard knocks and poverty. Their love for their children is what pushes them on towards a better life, and it is a real pleasure to see their bond grow as they come to understand and learn from each other and to form a new little family bound by loyalty and love while facing danger, loss and even death. There are some lovely little cameos among the minor characters- feisty Mattie, Hadley’s teenage daughter, who learns about reinventing who you are to be who you want to be, Skipper, the nephew with special needs who she has raised for her feckless sister, and Mark, the FBI agent who is drawn unwittingly into the women’s escapade and finds himself more involved than he could have imagined. But this is Hadley’s and Grace’s story, and they shine out of the pages in a way that will be hard to forget.

The story is told from the points of view of Hadley, Grace and Mark. Hadley is married to Frank, who is a tyrant and very hard to please. Grace works for Frank, she’s worked hard for him, got a contract he couldn’t get himself and her reward is losing her job. Mark is the FBI agent who has been looking into Franks dealings.

I really enjoyed this book. It’s been compared to Thelma and Louise with children. For me its better than that, although I think it would make a really good film (possibly even better than T&L). It does take a little while to get the characters established, and there are a couple of awkward moments, especially between Hadley & Mark, but over all it’s a nicely paced thriller, with an ending I wasn’t expecting but I was hoping for. You always have to suspend belief when you read, and this book is no different. However, it made me smile especially with the interaction between Hadley & Grace, and Grace and Mattie. I’d definitely recommend this book.

Thanks to netgalley and the publishers for an ARC in return for an honest review.

Suzanne Redfearn's novel "In An Instant" is one of my favorite reads this year. And I was very excited to see she had written another book! However, that excitement was short lived.
The storyline had all the components of a good page-turner: bad marriages, money laundering, running from both the FBI and their husbands - sort of a "Thelma & Louise" meets the "Ozarks". But, the alternating point of view storyline seemed disjointed and was hard to follow.
The plot started out great, however after a few chapters it began to drag and the character situations became ridiculous. I skimmed through several parts just to get to the end of the book.
I appreciated the author's notes at the end, and the discussion guide was a nice bonus.
This book had a great idea for a story, unfortunately the story didn't work for me.
*Thank you Lake Union Publishing, NetGalley and Suzanne Redfearn for the opportunity to read this ARC in exchange for my honest review.

I didn’t read a thing about this book before I started reading it, if I had this would be a different review. I don’t even know what I was expecting but it wasn’t this. Based solely off of Thelma and Louise, this is basically a rewriting of that plot, plus a few kids. There were a few odd things thrown in, but overall it was ok. I did eventually find myself intrigued in how it would end but it seemed to take a long time to get there. Not bad, but not my fav. Three stars.

Hadley and Grace run away, in the style of Thelma and Louise.A fun, but not totally believable story. Mostly entertaining, but there are some very slow parts that you just need to plow through. A story of friendship and survival by 2 women from very different backgrounds. Thanks to Net Galley and the publisher for the opportunity..

I have loved Suzanne Redfearn since I read “In an Instant” last year. Hadley and Grace did not disappoint. Although the book started out different than I expected, full of mystery and suspense, it ended with as much heart and character growth as I expected from it. I truly enjoyed reading it and will wait patiently for her next book. Thank you for the opportunity to read.