I liked the premise of this book but it felt way too long and I knew most of the ending/what happened.

This was my first Samantha Hayes novel, and I was NOT let down. Hannah and Rob are happily married, raising their two daughters and preparing to send their eldest daughter, Belle, to university in the near future. Imagine their surprise when Belle comes home from a trip abroad with a new, much older beau, Jack. Hannah is horrified, as Jack is all too familiar to Hannah as a part of Hannah's past that she would love to forget. Her alarm only increases when Belle announces that she and Jack have gotten engaged. This unexpected announcement is only the beginning of this disastrous love affair. Hannah is forced to reconcile her own past with Jack, while also confronting the demons that she would much rather have remain in her closet. Hannah desperately works to expose Jack's true nature to Belle, while simultaneously praying that she will not alienate herself from her role in Belle's life.

This book was fantastic! As Hannah works to break up the unlikely couple, we travel down her own murky roads to witness some of the atrocities that Hannah experienced in her past, before Belle makes the same mistakes.....

Twisty, riveting, and totally unpredictable, I was along for the ride and loving it! I have since downloaded all of Hayes' books and am swiftly working my way through. Thank you to NetGalley for this ARC!

This one kept my interest through out the entire read. What wouldn’t a mother do for the love of her child? Great thriller that had me hooked from the beginning. Definitely recommended.

Super twisty and turns. This one kept my interest through out the entire read. What wouldn’t a mother do for the love of her child?

Brilliant! Loved this. There are some twists and turns and some awesome ones at the end! Great thriller that had me hooked from the beginning. Definitely recommended.

Thank you NetGalley.

As usual Samantha Hayes delivers the perfect page turner. It was an original story and although I saw some of the twists coming a mile off there were still lots of surprises. Will definitely keep reading this authors books.

A fast paced thriller that keeps you turning pages. I felt like I knew each character, and I worried about naive Belle and her mother who was trying to protect her. I liked how the story got into the characters’ heads. I never expected the twist at the end, but it fit right in. I only wish that the characters had spilled their secrets earlier.

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Hannah and Rob are planning a surprise 18th birthday party for Belle, currently in France on a school exchange. Due home the day before the party, she acts very out of character not turning up at the airport as expected. She finally makes it home, meeting her parents at the party.....bringing along Jack....her fiance, a surprise for every one. Hannah immediately recognises him from her past.....a character she never ever wanted to see again.
Thanks to NetGalley and Bookouture for giving me an advance copy.

I wasn't able to read this book because life has been extremely busy, so I will rate this 5 stars to compensate. The blurb looked very promising though, and I will read this when I get the chance and I will edit my review

This was a great psychological thriller. There were so many twist and turns that kept you on the edge of your seat! If you're wanting a book that will take you for a ride and won't let you put it down, then this is the book for you. I would highly recommend this book. This is the first book I have read of Samantha Hayes and I will be reading more.

Thanks NetGalley and Bookouture for allowing me to read this ARC.

"You thought you had escaped him, until he proposed to your daughter".

When Belle introduces her parents to her fiance Jack, her mother is shocked, recognising this man, and is immediately gripped by fear. He's dangerous, and part of her past that she'd rather leave behind.


This book has my attention right from second I read the above. It was a great read, exceptionally hard to put down when all you want is to read more. The book is clever, and captivating, with some massive twists.

Thanks to the punlisher and Netgalley for allowing my to read this Arc in exchange for an honest review.

PERFECT FOR THRILLER FANS!!

This book will have you hooked and keep you guessing till the very last moments! Amazing twists and turns, definitely read this book if you love to be kept on your toes with thrillers!

I was really excited to read this book. I mean just look at that cover it sounds so interesting.

However it just wasn’t for me. I ended up DNFing about halfway through.

I felt that it had the “Lost” paradox going on where I was constantly left with more questions than answers. Although I wanted the answers I got frustrated constantly not getting them especially having read halfway through the book.

The mother in the story and the daughter both annoyed me, so it wasn’t worth it to me to keep reading to figure out what happened.

Many others seemed to really like this book through, so maybe you would have better luck than me.

Ok, this is one that you need to go in blind. Don’t go reading a bunch of reviews. It’s twisty and will keep you guessing!

A brilliantly-written thriller, that kept me captivated from the beginning till the end. Plenty of twists to keep you engaged (pun fully intended) & a jaw dropping ending.

A brilliant psychological thriller
A book to keep you hooked from the first to the last page
You will not want to put it down
Thanks NetGalley

Woow just wooow. Amazingly written hooked from the beginning till the end unputdownable book i must say.. u can never see it coming and the ending will definitely leave u in shock. A jaw dropping thriller. Everyone should read it once at least....

This book was just so amazing. Had me gasping here and there. The suspense was almost just too real. Looking forward to reading more from this author.

Samantha Hayes is a brilliant writer, i have been reading her books for years and as soon as I see a new book written by her, I know it will be another page turner. The Engagement does not disappoint, it has a gripping plot with great characters and is a highly recommended read.

I’ve never read a Samantha Hayes book I didn’t love! She has a talent for engaging the reader in the lives of multi-layered characters and a plot that keeps you guessing until the end!