this book started off really strong, the premise was so intriguing and I was so into it, and then it just started going downhill and I was not enjoying it anymore.

It was definitely different! I love thrillers set in cabins in the middle of nowhere, especially ones cut off by snow storms. Which seems to happen a lot in books for some reason! Anyways I loved the start of this but then it just got like..... what?! I wanted a thriller. I wanted tension and twists and someone finding a decapitated head on a pole in the bathroom. This just wasn't my vibe, it was a decent read but just didn't do anything for me

OMG WHAT THE HELL DID I JUST READ?!?

It is hard for me to rate this book because I’m still just a bit like, WTF?! It definitely wasn’t good, BUT it kept me hooked because of how outrageous it was… so that’s something?! The writing of the author definitely keeps you engaged and wondering what is going to happen next.

SUMMARY: Claire heads into her monthly “getaway” with Elliot, the man who is not her husband. She has plans to end the 2 year long affair but Elliot has different plans. As a snow storm traps the two in the remote cabin things start to go haywire. They discover truths about each other that they’d never expect. The truth & blood starts spilling out…Will they survive their weekend away?

• just going to reiterate that I’m confused by this book. I was definitely hooked which is a big positive but the plot was so ridiculous/far-fetched and just continued to get crazier.
• read at your own risk ⚠️ 😂

I liked the first part of the book better than the rest. It explored the relationship between a married couple and the relationship between the wife and the man she was having an affair with. The rest of the book was taken up with lots of danger/action/very bad, not relatable men. A few interesting twists., but also a lot of nonrealistic events. the writing was fine, the story to me was mixed. 3.5

This was my first book by this author and it started off with a bang. I was loving the domestic thrill of this and it was an easy 4-5 star but at the half way point it went way downhill. The twist was just blah and seems to be in way too many books lately. I’m not sure what the deal is with doing this as the twist in books. It’s not exciting or thrilling, it’s just plain nasty. No thank you!

The twists were TWISTING in Mina Hardy's, "The Getaway'". I so much enjoyed this book. I can't wait to let time go by and re-read it again! While it takes me a few days to really get into a mystery/thriller, this book had me from the first chapter. You will not be disappointed. I need to read more of Mina Hardy.

Based on the synopsis I wanted to love this book. For a while it was okay, with tension building. Unfortunately, for me, it became really unbelievable. Certain characters and how they related to each other pushed beyond the limits of fiction. It didn't feel like it was deftly handled. I'm not a fan of lots of sex scenes either. I'm not a prude, I just think they slow down the narrative. This book is completely the opposite of what I expected to read. Some reviewers have loved that so I wish the author well. This book just isn't for me.

The Getaway had me hooked from the first chapter with the authors deft writing having me pointing fingers at almost every character at some point, please note i was wrong at every stage! really great thriller!

Well, now I'm scared to go on holiday, aren't I? This book was nail bitingly good and utterly enjoyable!

Wow...just wow. I would never have guessed where this story was going based on the blurb, and that is totally awesome. I really enjoy being surprised and that's hard to do when there are so many books in this genre and only so many storylines. Grab a snack and your favorite beverage and jump on into this one. I think you will be glad you did.

Going in to this book, Mina Hardy was a new to me author. So I went in open minded and I didn't know what to expect.
Having said that, I was surprised by how much I liked this book!
We dive straight into the story (which I loved) and right from the start I was fully invested in the plot and the characters.
I did see some of the twists coming, but there was a couple that surprised me which as a long time thriller reader, doesn't happen that often.
I found the whole book to be thoroughly entertaining from start to finish and it definitely held my attention right until it finished.
Is this one of those books that will change your life? No. But I had such a fun time reading it and I thought the entertainment value was through the roof.
This is definitely one of those books I recommend you go in blind and you can definitely read it in one sitting.
A fast paced popcorn thriller that would be great to read in the winter time.
I had such a good time reading this, I highly recommend you give it a read!

This was a roller coaster ride and I loved it.

I love the snowed in trope, especially a cabin in the middle of nowhere.

We have a cosy cabin, adult fun, secrets exposed, and murder. What is not to like?

Claire meets her lover every month in the same cabin in the middle of nowhere. She looks forward to these getaways but this one doesn't quite go to plan.

This a twisty fun thriller that keeps you on your toes.

Bonus points for the protagonist being in her 50's, yes us older ladies do like a bit of naughty fun!

I had a hard time reading this book. The blurb was intriguing but I really couldn’t get into the story. The writing style is special and I’m definitely gonna try to read this book again maybe in the winter time but for now it is a DNF for me.

Thank you Netgalley and Howling Unicorn Press for this arc.

Claire is married to Troy, happily married, and yet, for two years she has been having a monthly romantic weekend getaway in a secluded cabin with Elliott. She has enjoyed her weekends with Elliott, but has a feeling that Elliott wants more from her than she is prepared to give him. Claire decides that this weekend will be the last, she will bring things to an end with Elliott. It has been fun while it lasted, but she feels it is now time to move on. She would like this weekend to be as fantastic as it usually is, and hopefully they will end things as friends, but Elliott has a few plans of his own.
The weather worsens, they are trapped in the cabin in a snowstorm, which could have been romantic, but secrets and lies come to light which cause Claire and Elliott to suspect they never really knew each other at all, and both wonder what the other one was capable of including murder.
I wasn't really a fan of any of the characters in this book, I didn't find them particularly likeable people, but I loved the plot, the way it twisted and turned with each new development. I was kept guessing until the end. An interesting and enjoyable read.

Once a month, Claire leaves her husband for a getaway at a remote cabin with Elliott, her lover. However, this time is a little different. She wants to end the relationship, but Elliott has other plans.

As a snowstorm traps them in the cabin and an assailant launches an attack on them, secrets are revealed and blood is spilled.

Even though I didn't particularly like any of the characters as I couldn't relate to them, I was entertained by the plot and there were many unexpected moments. When the final big reveal happened, the story dragged a bit but other than that, it was an enjoyable read.

This was a really good book that I thoroughly enjoyed & will recommend to others.
Thanks for the opportunity to read & review it

This author has a way with words and pulling her readers right into the story. A secluded cabin with an incoming storm, a secret weekend with a lover, and an eccentric owner, this had all the makings for a great thriller, and it was delivered to the max. The twists and turns were not only there, they were done well with no lingering questions left unanswered. So often, I find authors throwing in twists for shock value, and many times, they feel just cheap to me. This author does them well and delivers them to perfection. While I wasn't crazy about any of the characters in this, they were what really made the story, whether I agreed with their choices or not. Overall, this was a quick read that was hard to put down and highly entertaining. Four stars.

Thank you, Netgalley and Howling Unicorn Press, for this ARC.

The Getaway had me hooked from the first chapter! Mina Hardy had me pointing fingers at almost every character at some stage along the way, and I was wrong every time! But, the twists...I can certainly say I did not see them coming. Adding Mina to my favourite author list stat! Highly recommend this one, 5 stars!

Unexpected Indie pick from Mina Hardy, this book twistily lays out that bad things can happen to bad girls. Delicious and perfect escape reading.

This book sounded so good in the description. I couldn’t wait to get started on it. I was very invested until around the halfway mark. It started getting weird. Then it went full cringe. I would’ve DNF if I hadn’t requested this as an ARC. I felt it only fair to finish. It was 4 star till about 50% and kept getting worse. It actually took a turn towards ridiculous for me. I was asked for an honest review so this is it. It honestly wouldn’t end. Thanks NetGalley for the opportunity to read this one. I just didn’t enjoy it as much as I hoped.