I thoroughly enjoyed this one. I was drawn in from the beginning and found Maggie and Charlotte believable and interesting characters. I relied on the brilliant writing to be pulled even deeper into a really twisting plot. At times I wondered how much credibility there was but this certainly did not deter me from sheer enjoyment. I always know when a book has got me by the speed I find I am reading. Loved the weird friendship created and the ending was just sublime. Not sure I was ready for it but, nevertheless, a great ending

Available from July 7, this is a twisted tale where you’re not sure who to believe or which character to root for (most have qualities that will not endear a reader, but in a wonderfully wicked way). Maggie has been dumped on her wedding day and her family don’t want to know. She has brought embarrassment to them, and they’re quite happy to see her flee the most important day of her life. Charlotte, meanwhile, isn’t having the best time either. Newly in charge of her family’s company, she’s realised her one time best friend has double crossed her, and made it seem as though she’s responsible for the corporate misdemeanours. The two women meet on a blustery night and though they have nothing in common, find a kindred spirit in the other. Neither could predict how things would turn out (fortunately for them). You’ll read a lot of this with an open mouth but you will want to sit up late to finish it in one go.

How far would you go to save a perfect stranger? This book was wonderfully intriguing; but it was the emotion in the story and the quality of the writing that sang out to me.

If you like stories with characters who are completely messed up and completely whackadoodle then this book is for you. It's gripping and full of twist and turns and some shocking moments. What's not to love.

Wow

The woman on the bridge is one messed up story!

Charlotte has been through some stuff and when she meets Maggie, everything kicks off into high gear!

Maggie is a character I love to hate, and the last few pages were explosive!

Charlotte drives her Tesla through the countryside, so angry with her oldest friend Anne. As she rapidly approaches a bridge, standing on the edge is a woman, dressed in white and about to plunge into the fast waters below. The Woman on the Bridge is Maggie and thus begins an unusual friendship wrapped around toxicity that blows your mind. How much can life change overnight? Quite a lot it would seem.

This is a sort of take on Strangers on a Train but as this is Holly Seddon you know it's never going to be that straightforward. Right from the stunning imagery of Maggie on the bridge and their tense first encounter this book has me gripped in it's thrall. You just recover from the first shock then wham, you're socked with another and another.... What starts as a gesture of kindness becomes a mess of ginormous proportions, the plot twisting and turning in a highly entertaining addictive read. There are several clever plot threads both in the present and in the past, we go from mesmerising and jarring oddities to things that simply don't add up to situations that make your hair stand on end. The characterisation is excellent, you see Charlotte and Maggie go through several changes from vulnerability to strengths in turn and all the other characters that make up the whole are well fleshed out. The ending is excellent, there's an encounter where I can scarcely breathe and I so enjoy the ultimate end as it makes your mind race with all the possibilities.

Overall, I knew I'd love this as I've loved all the authors previous books. It's well written, the premise is excellent and the plot is a fast paced, never a dull moment, exhilarating read in my opinion. It's an easy 5 stars for me!

With thanks to NetGalley and especially to Orion Publishing Group for the much appreciated arc in return for an honest review.

A fun, twisty thriller where you can't work out who's telling the truth, who's lying and who's keeping too many secrets...

Absolutely brilliant story. I love Holly Seddon. This book is full of surprises and as always a brilliantly told story. Fantasic. Highly recommended.

A stranger in need - would you invite them into your home?

Charlotte Wilderwood is aimlessly driving, trying to mull over something she just learnt about her antiques business, when she spots a woman standing on a bridge, seemingly about to fall to her death in the river below. After coaxing her down, she discovers the woman, Maggie, is trying to escape a man that keeps harassing her. Charlotte takes her back to her house, declaring she will be safe there and an instant bond is formed between them, but little does Charlotte know what the implications of this rescue and the events that follow, will have on her life in the weeks and months ahead and will soon have her wishing she'd driven in the opposite direction on that fateful night.

The Woman on the Bridge is told across multiple timelines and from various perspectives. As with all of this authors previous books it draws the reader in from the start and keeps you suspended till the very end. There are many twists in this latest book by Seddon and, just when you think you've predicted what is going to come next, she throws in a curveball that sends you spinning in another direction, wondering what the hell just happened!! It's a well drawn plot, with believable characters depicting that we really need to be careful who we trust in this life, some people can be very naive in these situations, whilst others are very convincing in their actions, which Charlotte and Maggie proved on countless occasions. If you love an intriguing read that keeps you guessing throughout, then this one is for you.

I'd like to thank Orion and Netgalley for the auto approval, I will post my review on Goodreads now and Amazon on publication day.

Edgy Suspense…
Would you help an apparent stranger? If so, just how far would that help extend? Charlotte and Maggie are about to find out in this edgy suspense where one simple decision changes everything. With well drawn and realistic characters and a pacy narrative, this is a compelling and intriguing read where nothing is quite as it seems.

Thanks Netgalley and the Publisher. Another good read from this author, great storyline and great characters, I really enjoyed this one.

Another twisty thriller from Holly Seddon which is basically a cautionary tale about trust and taking people at face value which can often go horribly wrong.

It is a page turner with intriguing characters and an unpredictable feel to it, I raced through to find out what was going on and it was a terrific, fun read from first page to last.

Charlotte is driving home one evening when she comes across a woman ready to jump off a bridge. She talks her down and persuades her to come home with her and the two women form a bond. Maggie offers to help Charlotte out with something that's bothering her and things escalate quickly as the two are wrapped up in dodgy dealings. The book is very twisty and its short enough I didn't lose interest but I didn't really connect with any of the characters.

I've been on a run of great reads recently, and based on Holly Seddon's previous books, had high expectations for this one. I'm not sure it's my favourite of hers - but I enjoyed it very much nevertheless.

Charlotte recently lost both parents in a car accident and has inherited her father's antiques business. While driving far from home and late at night, Charlotte intervenes to help a woman in trouble and quickly forms a bond with the vulnerable young woman, Maggie. Charlotte's never found friendships particularly easy, but feels an immediate connection with Maggie.

Of course, there's more to the situation than meets the eye, and danger isn't far away. Before long, Charlotte's life is spiralling way out of control.

It kept me engaged throughout with plenty of twists and turns - my only reservation is that I didn't really like the ending. It made sense, but I wish it had ended differently.

A great read nonetheless.

I really enjoyed reading this book. I liked the writing, the characters and the storyline was so interesting and engaged me the whole way through. The pacing was perfect and the twists left me on the edge of my seat. A very good thriller, and I will definitely be looking for more from the author.

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Awesome.
Maggie is trapped. Dumped on her wedding day, rejected by her family and hounded by a man determined to make her suffer. Charlotte is desperate. Double-crossed by her only friend and facing total ruin, she will go to any lengths to save what matters. Two women, one night. A decision that will change everything.
I loved The Hit List and now this one, outstanding.
Thanks to NetGalley and Orion Publishing Group for giving me an advance copy.