Unfortunately was dnf for me. I wanted to enjoy this one but didn't care for the writing style and story a bit slow.

A good read that ticks along nicely at a solid pace and keeps you wanting to read more. Good characters and plot.

Really liked this one, it’s fast paced and full of twists and turns. it’s a good book that will keep you guessing and have you up all night with one more chapter well into the early hours!!!

What a fun ride I really enjoyed this one! This super-fast thriller will take you on a journey that combines domestic drama with a touch of suspense, all the while delving into the hidden facets of human nature.

The novel revolves around Cath who finally feels like she has a second chance at romance when she meets Robin. Robin is charming and successful and gives Cath all the love and attention she's been craving. But not everyone is as delighted for her as she wishes, mainly her son and her mother Then there's Rebecca, Cath's cleaner and carer for her mother, who doesn't fully trust Robin either, but who can't say anything to Cath either for fear of losing her job and finding herself on the streets with her children.

This was told from a dual perspective, Cath's and Rebecca's. Cath's perspective was a little frustrating at times and I wanted to scream through the book for her to wake up and stop being so naive. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a fun thriller!

Thank you Netgalley for the ARC.

First question is did I like this book? A resounding yes that I did like this book. A light mystery read that I could relate to the characters. Sometimes I would feel like I was talking to the characters it felt so real. Great story line. I will look for other books written by Kerry Fisher.

I loved this book! Kerry Fisher has a brilliant mind. I love to read her work and this one was no different. The guy so obviously using her, manipulating her, and a narcissist. But the twist on how it all fit together was wonderful! I love books like this. It makes you think, it's well explained and the scariest part is it happens all the time. I can't wait for more from her

Another great read from Kerry Fisher. Absolutely loved this. Great storyline, good strong characters and it had me hooked from the first page! A great easy read with twists and turns. Highly recommended and well deserves the 5 stars.

Thank you Netgalley.

A fantastic psychological thriller with a totally unexpected twist in the middle that totally threw me!
Tense,captivating, suspenseful full of deception, secrets and manipulation.
Family dynamics, middle aged second chances of love and fantastic characters each one diverse, complex and unique!
A book that will draw you in and keep you guessing right till the end!
Emotive and realistic, the lot of a single middle aged woman, demanding career, grown up child, elderly parent and wanting something for herself a second chance at love, a stark warning to others of the minefield of middle aged dating!
Thank you netgalley for this early read!

Want to read a psychological thriller that will leave your head spinning, second guessing everything and everybody??? If the answer is Yes then this is the book for you!

Wow, I think my head has just stopped spinning.. seriously, SO many plots , especially mid plot, that had my head whipping round wondering what the heck was going on.

I felt like Alice in Wonderland tumbling down the rabbit hole getting caught in every branch and spiders web. A web of deception, lies and betrayal.

After being single for years Cath meets Robin, a charismatic charmer. A whirlwind romance begins which makes Cath's heart soar but leaves other people in her life feeling suspicious of Robin's intentions.

Told from the POVs of Cath and Rebecca, her live in housekeeper. The characters and relatable, well executed and interesting but I've got to say... Cath .. what a sap!!!

This was a well paced story with a brilliant narrative that gave a satisfactory ending, what more can you ask for?

NOBODY, I'll say it again, NOBODY is as they seem!

This was the first book I had read by this author but have since downloaded quite a few more.

Massive thanks to netgalley and Bookouture for the ARC.

Wow what a fantastic book with twists and turns all over the place such a good book I would definitely recommend it

Oh, this one snuck up on me! I read Silent Wife last year and loved it, so I knew to expect a fun ride. I could not have anticipated the amount of secrets, manipulation, and twists throughout the story. Switching perspectives between Rebecca and Cath supported the unreliable narrator aspect, and I enjoy multiple POVs. Be warned that you will want to absolutely shake Cath to get her to see what's happening, but it's a great suspenseful mystery to get into.

Kerry Fisher books are fantastic! The concept of finding family members or anyone present in your home as being suspicious is always intriguing to me. A great read.

This book moved at a fast pace . I love it when I dont know whats happening . Very well written by the author. I had a big connection with the characters.

I listened to this on audiobook and partly read on ebook too.

So this was a great story, I thoroughly enjoyed it. I felt sorry for Cath for not seeing what was right in front of her, for being so clueless and gullible. I absolutely did not like Robin but then we are not meant too.

One thing that I hope readers get from this book, is not to fall for the same mistakes if they should ever find themselves in a similar situation. For me, I like to think that this sort of story would give us a head ups, give us insight into the sort of things to look out for, clues etc so as to ensure that this sort of thing never happens to us and that we never get taken in for a fool and we send the person packing before it’s too late. Let’s face it, in this world, one can’t be too careful.

I thought the twist was cleverly done, certainly didn’t see that one coming nor was I expecting it, but it was perfect and added something extra to the story.

** POSSIBLE SPOILER BUT NOT REALLY **

For me this story was almost a 5 star, that is until I read the ending, which I have to be honest and say that I wasn’t keen on it. The ending was basically left open ended, for the readers to come to their own conclusion as to how things would play out with Robin. But I wanted Robin to pay in some way for what he had done but instead the last chapter leaves it as if charming Robin gets to carry on as if nothing had ever happened and he continues to add to his list of victims/conquests. How is that right, what does that say to the victims that fell for his charms, absolutely no justice for them.

So because of that, a star has been lost and this is a 4 star review which is well deserved as it is a good story which kept me entertained and captivated throughout.

An excellent read as usual from Kerry Fisher. Interesting and well-developed characters with tension and great storytelling. Thanks to the publisher for the chance to read this ARC,

Cath has worked very hard running her busy recruitment business and because of this, she has a very comfortable lifestyle, the only thing missing from her life is someone to share it with. She has only known Robin for 6 weeks, but she is convinced that at 57 years old and after being cheated on in her first marriage, he is her “happy ever after” and she asks him to move in with her. However, it seems everyone around her, including her adult son Sandy, mother Dolly and best friend Jax aren’t as sure as she is. It frustrates Cath that they can’t just be happy for her. When Dolly makes a new friend in Rebecca but at the same time breaks her ankle, she has to move in with Cath to be looked after. With running her recruitment agency, which often means trips away, Cath doesn’t have time to spare to look after her elderly mother, so she hires Rebecca to look after her instead. But who exactly is Rebecca and what does Cath really know about her?!

Unfortunately, this one was a bit of a disappointment for me, I felt it was more a domestic drama than a psychological thriller. I found it really hard to care about the characters and honestly found it very frustrating how Cath was supposed to be a grown woman and yet was acting like a teenager in regard to Robin. I got more and more frustrated and exasperated with her as the story went on as she just kept making excuse after excuse for his behaviour.

The story did draw me in a little but there were no “woah” moments for me as I felt the ultimate ending was pretty predictable and it definitely was not twisty at all. I kept waiting for the ultimate twist to blow me off my feet, but sadly it never came. I am sure other readers will enjoy this but unfortunately this one wasn’t for me.

Thank you to NetGalley, Kerry Fisher and Bookouture books for my advanced reading copy. Out now.

Thanks to NetGalley for the opportunity to read and review this book. A good twisty read that kept my attention. Good premise and writing, I enjoyed this one!

Beautiful. Poignant. Thought provoking. An absolutely outstanding read from this amazing author whose every book is a triumph. Do read this one. Just wow.

This book has all the elements I wanted in a good, so good! I’ll definitely be recommending it to all my family and friends

This is my first read by Kerry Fisher and WOW!!!! The twists and turns throughout the whole book had me reading it within a day! Great story following the main character Cath who's a successful businesswoman raising her son as a single mom and caring for her aging mom but then she finds love with Robin.

Thank you to NetGalley, Kerry Fisher and the publisher for providing me with an ARC in exchange for an honest review.