Thank you for the opportunity to preview The Honeymoon. This is not what I expected. A couple who are high school sweethearts have a lavish wedding. No expenses spared. But the bride, Kelly, sees her new husband in the embrace of her best friend. Suddenly she realizes that she’s not the only person who is going to have fun. She goes off by herself to enjoy her honeymoon in Crete.
Saddened and devastated Kelly feels like her life is over.
But her new husband, Ryan, is determined to find Kelly and stay married. And who does he bring with him on the honeymoon? His lover who is Kelly’s friend and her husband who is his friend.
A honeymoon from hell begins. But Ryan has more secrets and lies and soon Kelly realizes she is going to be unhappily married if she doesn’t make some changes. But how can she get rid of her husband and live happily ever after. Not with the the blow up that happens and soon her life is in jeopardy as well as everything she holds dear to her. Nothing is sacred including her life.

W.O.W seriously how good is this book !!!
It's brilliant,, when newly weds Kelly and Ryan are about to go on their luxurious honeymoon,, incidences come to light, that could change both of their lives.
I was fully invested in the characters and I loved the story, the author just kept throwing things into the mix......
I highley recommend this book, if you haven't read it why not??????

The Honeymoon pulled me in from the start. The premise of catching your husband cheating on your wedding day and then going on your honeymoon alone was instantly interesting.

The book is a quick, easy read and it definitely was written in a way thay kept me wanting to read.

It did not feel like a thriller. For a good chunk of the book it read more like women's fiction. I actually enjoyed that despite it being different than I had originally been expecting. When it did take the departure into the thriller space, towards the last third of the story, it felt a bit forced.

The main character made some questionable choices which impacted my ability to enjoy her story.

The husband was awful and so were almost all the other characters except the main character's parents and some of the people she met on her honeymoon.

Overall, The Honeymoon was a quick read. If you like women's fiction then you will like this one. I would happily read other things by this author.

Thank you to NetGalley and Boldwood Books for providing me with an ARC in exchange for my honest review. This book immediately caught my attention right from the first chapter. It is Kelly and Ryan's wedding day and should be the happiest day of their lives but when Kelly sees her new husband and best friend kissing on the grounds of their reception location she immediately takes action. Her flight leaves for Crete first thing in the morning and after hiding Ryan's passport she packs her bags and leaves for Crete on her solo honeymoon to see where she goes from here. After a few days Kelly is not happy to see Ryan show up in Crete but that is not the only surprise she gets on her honeymoon. The first part of this book was great and kept me wanting to read but then as they got back home, the story line was kind of mediocre which lost points for me. Enjoy!!!

Thanks to #NetGalley and #BoldwoodBooks for the book #TheHoneymoon by #GemmaRogers. Kelly had the perfect wedding, until she walks in on her new husband, Ryan in bed with his best friend’s wife, Liza. What else is there to do but go on my honeymoon alone to try and forget everything. So why has Ryan showed up here too? And what secrets does he have?

This is my 2nd book by this author and I enjoyed this one more a few unexpected twists but nothing too crazy I would read another book by her

A truly great thriller. Celebrating your wedding should be one of the most special day of your life but for ------ her whole world crashes around her as she discovers her Ryan, husband kissing her best friend in the garden during their reception.
Reeling and hurt she doesn't confront them, she hides her cheating husbands passport and heads to the airport to escape on a solo honeymoon.
When Ryan arrives a few days later the lies and deceit follow. Their are some big secrets which come to life, twists and turns as their Honeymoon unravels which doesn't stop on their return home either.
I don't want to say anymore as with any thriller it would give the story away and I wouldn't want to spoil it for anyone.
This is my first book by Gemma and I look forward to reading more from her.
Thank you NetGalley, Gemma Rogers and Boldwood for this ARC, all opinions expressed are my own.

Honeymoon???? More like Honeynigntmare! Kelly’ wedding day turns into a disaster when she witnesses her husband getting it on with his best friend’s wife.
There are some truly rotten characters in this story and they are abhorrent.
I felt like a tangled up sheet with all the twisted threads in this story.
Lying, cheating, backstabbing and betrayal are the prevalent themes.
Who can you trust???

Kelly and Ryan have just gotten married and at their wedding reception, Kelly sees Ryan kissing her best friend, Liza, whose husband, Bobby, is Ryan’s business partner. She is totally shattered and heads to their wedding suite. They are to head to Crete the next day for a 10-day honeymoon. But, Kelly packs her bag and leaves without Ryan determined to enjoy her time and when she gets back home, she will divorce him. She has it all figured out until a couple days later Ryan shows up and tells her that they are in financial trouble and she has to stay with him. Shocked, she doesn’t know what to say but the next day Liza and Bobby show up as a surprise and she is angered.

The days spent with Ryan, Bobby and Liza are stressful for Kelly as the men both drink too much. But things get really scary when on a couple of outings, it appears that someone wants to kill Kelly. Who is doing this and why?

None of these characters seemed to have much in the way of morals which made me laugh. In addition, after their return from the honeymoon, it’s as if Ryan became a person totally different from the man Kelly has known for 10 years. How can one be so blind to their partner for such a long time? I have read other books by this author that I enjoyed, however, I’m sorry to say this one was a disappointment.

Copy provided by NetGalley in exchange for a fair and honest review.

This book is a quick easy read, ideal for a holiday by the pool, with sunshine and a cold beer.
I had several books to choose from and looking at the opening pages I chose this one.
Great start and enjoyed the setting in Crete. One timeline and one POV from Kelly.
Intriguing and challenging predicament and plenty to wonder about and guess.
Quite a few things did not feel right though, like not really knowing her husband and friends of many years.
Kelly does not come across as clever or stupid but seems to be a poor judge of character and poor decision maker.
The story veers off course a bit and the latter half was not to my taste which was a real shame.
I was hoping for more depth and unexpected reveals but found it shallow and predictable.
Many thanks to the author, the amazing publisher and NetGalley UK for the ARC.

Fantastic book. I loved the storyline line, & the characters . Kept me up all night as I couldn't put it down

The Honeymoon is another great read by Gemma Rogers. It starts off strong and the pace is kept up the whole way through. I would class this book as a domestic thriller and it’s one of my favourite genres. This was a tense and fast read with plenty of twists, that at times left me speechless. I finished this book in one sitting as once I started it I honestly couldn’t put it down.

I received an E-ARC with a request for my honest review.

This gripping thriller which follows Kelly who on her wedding day discovers her husband with another woman. Her heart is broken, but not ready to confront her husband leaves for her honeymoon on her own.

The resort gives Kelly the chance to think over how she wants to move forward, however when her husband turns up, she discovers there are even more secrets he is hiding.

Whilst Kelly tries to enjoy what she can of her honeymoon, unexpected guests make it even more impossible, but she must keep up appearances until they are home.

What secrets is her husband keeping? Who can she trust?

This thriller is gripping throughout and gets even more shocking as more secrets are revealed leading to terrifying consequences.

I felt for Kelly, as she was trying to stay strong in an impossible situation, and it was great to see how strong she was when many would just fall apart.

I will certainly be reading more from this author, as I couldn’t put this read down.

Overall, a gripping thriller where secrets revealed on the honeymoon lead to terrifying consequences.

First time with this new author for me. The story delivers an engaging yet somewhat predictable storyline centered around betrayal, secrets, and self-discovery. The plot kicks off dramatically when the protagonist catches her just newly married husband and her best friend kissing on her wedding day ceremony, leading her to impulsively embark on the honeymoon alone. This sets the stage for a journey that mixes heartbreak, suspense, and emotional upheaval.
The premise is intriguing—a bride left to deal with the betrayal on own, and finding a way to reclaim her agency. The tension builds as her husband arrives with the best friend couple in tow, forcing all the hidden secrets into the open.

The author weaves together themes of marital strife, friendship, and betrayal well, keeping the reader invested in the characters' tangled web of lies and emotions.
However, despite the interesting setup, the story does fall into predictability at times.
One of the more intriguing aspects is whether the best friend’s husband knew about the affair. This question lingers throughout, adding a subtle layer of tension. However, the exploration of this subplot could have been deeper, as it leaves some loose threads that might have enriched the overall narrative.
In summary I enjoyed this one. It delivers a solid read with emotional highs and lows, but doesn't stray too far from a story of infidelity. It’s an enjoyable journey, especially if you appreciate stories of personal growth set against a backdrop of betrayal.

The Honeymoon - Gemma Rogers ⭐⭐⭐⭐

I really enjoyed this story. It was predictable but still a great story.

On the night of her wedding, Kelly finds her new husband sleeping with her best friend, Liza. She decides to go on her honeymoon alone only to find her husband will soon join her. Not only does her husband join her but so do her cheating best friend and her husband. The most unbelievable plot whole is how Kelly played along with the charade that her marriage wasn't over, Ryan (hubby) finally comes clean that they are financially ruined. She begins to suspect hes in deeper trouble than hes letting on.

Thank you to my partners, Rachel’s Random Resources, NetGalley, and Boldwood Books, and the author. I appreciate the gifted eARC, and I am leaving this review voluntarily!

1. 𝐑𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐞 - Just a thought I had but I think I would’ve just relocated to a different hotel or resort (or Nico’s place) if I was Kelly. That way Ryan wouldn’t be able to find me so easily.

2. 𝐖𝐡𝐨 𝐓𝐨 𝐓𝐫𝐮𝐬𝐭 - Just when Kelly thinks she has discovered the people who have deceived her, she keeps finding more and more people that knew all along. She just couldn’t seem to find her footing in this department.

3. 𝐋𝐨𝐯𝐞 - How quickly one can fall out of love and back into it. I mean, don’t get me wrong, that love switch would be immediately turned off for me, too, had I found my hours-long husband in a compromising position with anyone. And why not find someone new on your solo honeymoon!

4. 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐬 𝐀𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝 - What ends up happening to Ryan is really just karma. People just need to make some smarter decisions in life and be open with those around them. I didn’t feel any remorse for his demise.

5. 𝐂𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐟𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐫 - I don’t know for sure, but I feel like this might have been a bit of a cliffhanger, Ms. Rogers. If it smells like a cliffhanger and looks like one, it must be one, right?

I enjoyed this intriguing domestic suspense that has many surprises and toxic relationships. Kelly decides to go on honeymoon alone after discovering her new husband's betrayal, but when he follows her, the web of deceit magnifies, and Kelly wonders who she can trust. I like the light relief that Nico provided. He is the one bright spark in Kelly's imploding life. I like the multilayered characters and how most are unlikeable. The intensity, suspense and toxic ethos make this compelling.

I received a copy of this book from the publisher.

The first three quarters of the book was all about Kelly, Ryan and their disastrous honeymoon. It was made worse by the arrival of best friend and business partner Bobby and his wife Liza who was having an affair with Ryan. The last quarter of the book was more interesting. Terrified by two “accidents” Kelly returns home, where she has to deal with an arson attack on her and Ryan’s house. She finds out that Ryan owes money to a loan shark who is determined to get his money by any means.
Not the worst book I have read.

The Honeymoon
by Gemma Rogers
Pub Date: Oct 18 2024

The Honeymoon is a fast paced unputdownable domestic thriller with lots of domestic drama, crime and violence! Definitely a book once you start reading you can't put down until the very last page! It's the first book I've read by author Gemma Rogers and I was not disappointed.

Synopsis: My wedding was the perfect whirlwind of a day. The happiest I’d ever been. That was until I discovered my beloved husband, Ryan, tucked away in a compromising summer house clinch with Liza, his best friend’s wife.

Many thanks to #TheHoneymoon #NetGalley and Boldwood books for providing me with an E-ARC of this 5 star thriller!

The book started great, with a promise of more. Kelly running off to Crete was exciting, and I eagerly waited to see what would come next. However, the other half read like a different book altogether.

It wasn’t as thrilling as I had hoped or anticipated. It didn’t really hold my attention.

Detailed review to come.

Thanks to NetGalley and Boldwood Books for the free ARC.