I have read a couple of Gemma's other books and absolutely loved them, but this one didn't work for me.

Rather than a thriller, it was more of a domestic drama / women's fiction story, focused on the choices Kelly makes after finding her husband cheating with her best friend AT THEIR WEDDING! Can he sink any lower than that? Well, yes, actually!

The premise and the start of the book really drew me in, but it quickly became lacklustre and repetitive. I had high hopes for some huge twists, but when they came, they didn't blow my mind and felt quite flat. The characters were a little under-developed and Kelly seemed to be inconsistent in her actions, which made her character feel disconnected for me.

What I did like though, was Kelly's choice to hide her cheating husband's passport, flee the wedding and get on the plane to Crete without him - GO GIRL!

Sad that I didn't enjoy this one, but it definitely won't put me off reading Gemma's next book.

2 ⭐️ Thanks to Netgalley, Gemma Rogers and Boldwood for an ARC in return for an honest review.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
The Honeymoon by Gemma Rogers is a fast-paced unputdownable domestic thriller! Definitely sucked me in straight away and oh my, oh my, my heart was racing like mad in so many chapters! We don't get heart-dropping twists here is more like constant suspense and nail-baiting options for us!
I loved the storyline! I loved how Kelly immediately took action without annoying 7 chapter thinking what to do. So it felt much more realistic. Bloody husband, of course, we hate him!

Kelly’s wedding day was supposed to be the happiest day of her life, but unfortunitelly she discovers her new husband Ryan can't keep his hands away from her best friend. If she thought that was the worst-case scenario, she was so wrong! The worst is waiting to come and she is absolutely not prepared for it!

Thank you, NetGalley and Boldwood Books

This is a quick, light-hearted domestic suspense about Kelly who catches her husband Ryan kissing her best friend on her wedding day. Although it was an enjoyable read, I felt it didn’t have the suspense of Rogers’ previous books. Perhaps it’s because there was a lot of detail and less pace, and as the characters are generally unlikeable, I didn’t feel a connection with them. Having said that, I always enjoy Gemma Rogers’ writing and look forward to reading her next book. 3.5

Thank you to Gemma Rogers, Boldwood Books and Netgalley for my advance copy.

Fun thriller that kept me engaged from begining to end. Highly recommend.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for this ARC in excahnge for an honest review.

I really enjoyed this book. It was so good with lots of twists and turns. Fast paced and an easy read. Was not at all what I expected. I will definitely read more books written by Gemma Rogers.

Enjoyed this fun thriller from start to finish! It did seem a bit slow at times but still was enjoyable and the ending was great! There were a few parts for me that fell flat but still a strong, fun read!

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the chance to read this arc in exchange for my honest review!

This started out as a great domestic thriller. Honestly I just finished it and I can’t even remember their names. I guess that tells you that the good stuff ends at about 70% of the book. Once they get home, it just fell off for me. Too much debt talk and breaking legs until paying the loan shark. I was honestly getting upset that she kept helping him after all he did to her. Girlfriend, who cares what they do to him, he dug his own grave.
This is the second book I’ve read from this author and both I’ve rated as average.

The Honeymoon is a story focusing on Kelly, a bride that finds out her husband isn’t faithful ON HER WEDDING DAY!

Kelly is a likeable character. She's not realistic nor are the other characters but I didn't mind that much. The story starts out excellent but the twists towards the end kinda lost me. I did like the writing style and would read more from this author.

Wow Wow Wow Such a good book, lots of twists and turns, its amazing how one little lie can snowball, but ending ending with a question mark, THATS UNFAIR lol

Thank you to NetGalley and the publishers for allowing me to read this arc. What did I just read?? Kelly is finally marrying her true love and she couldn’t be happier. Until she sees her groom hiding at the reception, kissing none other than her best friend. She panics, grabs her stuff and heads on her honeymoon. She can finally relax with her thoughts. Until her new husband shows up there. This one had me so mad at certain characters, and rooting for Kelly’s happiness. Definitely a quick, five star read!

I applied to read Gemma Rogers' The Honeymoon expecting a mystery or thriller, as it was marketed, but what I got instead felt more like a reality-show style of women's fiction. There was no mystery beyond what was already given away in the synopsis, and the so-called "thriller" aspect was too far fetched. The plot centres on Kelly, stuck on a honeymoon with her cheating husband, his best friend, and the other woman involved.

Kelly’s actions and decisions felt unrealistic from the start, and her lack of serious reflection on her broken relationship was hard to believe. The "big secrets" promised in the blurb? Not shocking or original at all. The twists I was waiting for never came.

The characters were frustrating and unlikeable, including Kelly herself, whose indecisiveness and poor decision-making made it hard to root for her. The writing itself was repetitive and clunky, lacking the polish I expected, and I found myself mentally editing as I read.

While the drama might appeal to some readers, it wasn’t for me. The twists felt unbelievable, the character development was weak, and overall, this felt more like a trashy domestic thriller than a mystery. I finished it in one sitting, just wanting to get it over with. Unfortunately, The Honeymoon was not what I had hoped for and left me disappointed.

Thank you NetGalley, Boldwood and Gemma Rogers for the opportunity to read and review.
Given this is not my type of book after all I will not be sharing my review on my blog and socials.

This book started out strong, and the middle became slow.. but the end was just not good. Not enough happened for there to be a cliffhanger in my opinion. Needed a bigger twist.

Just finished The Honeymoon by Gemma Rodgers, and wow, I am shook!
You think you know where this book is going and then it suddenly dips and changes.

The premise is two newly weds and a dream honeymoon. The slow building tension had me on the edge, and by the time the action kicked off I was hooked. Gemma Rodgers is amazing at making you feel like something’s wrong, even if you can’t quite put your finger on it.

The characters felt real, and while I didn’t love everyone (let’s be honest, some made me want to scream 🙈), their motives and actions were complex and relatable. There were moments where I was like, “Wait, what just happened?” 👀 and then I had to go back and read again to process.

And can we talk about the ending?

If you’re into thrillers with a dose of suspense and psychological mind games, you NEED this one in your life. It’s not a 5-star for me just because I wished some parts were a little more fleshed out, but honestly, it’s a solid 4 ⭐ and definitely worth picking up! 💫

Omg this book was fantastic it had me gripped from start to finish I could not put it down. It was one of those heart pounding thriller which had me on the edge of my seat throughout. I loved how fast paced and written it was the character development was amazing. I can’t wait to recommend this twisty thriller to everyone. Thanks to netgalley and the publisher for the opportunity to read this great book.

This book is for readers that wish to suspend disbelief, hate a great deal of characters and wonder how on earth they got in to this situation!

This book isn’t all that slick, and is fantastical but if you can hang on you get an ending that wraps it all up.

Fun, silly, good.

What can I say about this book except that I loved it?

Every chapter left me wanting more, and I could not put this book down.

I felt every emotion going, and on more than one occasion, I could feel my heart rate going up as though I was actually living Kelly's life.

I was kept on the edge of my seat from beginning to end.

If you like twists and turns aplenty, then The Honeymoon by Gemma Rogers is the book for you.


Thank you to NetGalley for the ARC.

The Honeymoon by Gemma Rogers

2.5 stars

In a split second, your whole world crashes around you…

Kelly’s wedding day should have been the happiest moment of her life, but when she discovers her new husband Ryan in a compromising situation with his best friend’s wife, Liza, everything unravels. Fleeing the scene, Kelly decides to take their planned honeymoon to Crete by herself, hoping the sunny days and tranquil beaches will help her make sense of her shattered world. But things are far from simple when Ryan shows up unexpectedly, full of denials and burdened with secrets that turn her world upside down once again.

While The Honeymoon was marketed as a thriller, it felt more like chick-lit or a light women’s fiction. There was little mystery beyond what’s revealed in the blurb, and despite the cover's suggestion of a murder, the plot focused solely on Kelly’s dilemma—being stuck on a honeymoon with her cheating husband, his best friend, and the woman he cheated with.

From the outset, Kelly’s reactions didn’t feel believable. Her decision to head to Crete alone, without more serious reflection on her crumbling ten-year relationship, seemed forced. The "big secrets" hinted at in the blurb? Not particularly original or shocking. I kept waiting for a twist that never arrived.

Character development was lacking, with none of the main players being particularly likable, including Kelly, whose indecisiveness and hypocritical actions were frustrating. While she wavered between divorce and annulment, she still referred to Ryan as her husband and made inexplicably poor decisions based on a misguided sense of loyalty. Even the writing style felt repetitive and clunky, often circling back to the same points and lacking the polish I expect—even in an ARC.

Although I understand this is an advance copy and some elements may improve with a final edit, I found myself mentally editing the book as I read, unable to fully immerse myself in the story. The beginning had potential, but the plot quickly lost steam, and the characters left me disconnected.

Ultimately, The Honeymoon was not what I had anticipated, and while I may be in the minority among the numerous glowing reviews, it just wasn’t a good fit for me.

Thank you to the author, Boldwood Books, and NetGalley for providing an ARC in exchange for my honest review.

A solid 4 stars.
The story line has you hooked right from the get go. If you want a good easy beach read this is definitely one you will enjoy. A few small twist and turns that keep it interesting. A marriage that starts off with an affair. A betrayal, a baby, a debt, and a loan shark! The perfect combination of everything all tied up in one.

Newly married Kelly catches her husband, Ryan, in a compromising position with her best friend Liza! She doesn’t confront them instead she ditches Ryan and leaves for their honeymoon to Crete. This spirals into chaos once he arrives, as well as Liza and her husband Bobby. This is a predictable read. Thank you to NetGalley and Boldwood Books for a copy.

This is the first book ive read by this author and what a book it was,
I finished this book in less than 2 days as it was fast paced and a real page turner.
There's likeable characters and some you'll hate.
As a newly married woman myself the deceit shown is shocking and heartbreaking.
Very good book and ill deffo be reading more books by this author.
5 stars