Thanks to NetGalley and Boldwood Books for this Advanced Reader’s Copy of The Uninvited Guest by Ruby Speechley due to be published February 10, 2025.
Also recommended by Ruby Speechley – Guilty!
Megan Lewis is ready for her big day, but when an unexpected guest crashes her hen weekend, her perfect world unravels. When you can’t trust anyone, not even your fiancé, who can you turn to?
This one had me from the beginning and kept my interest all the way until the end. There were so many girls at the “hen party” I never knew which ones were good and which were evil! Even her fiancé seemed suspect. It’s a must read for those that like psychological thrillers with lots of twists and turns to keep you guessing until the end!

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I read this in one sitting, what a book. It’s twisty and the plot was written really well. It’s Megan’s hen party, but on the morning she awakes to a death threat of a floral display with RIP, who would do such a thing and why? She goes to to the cottage that’s booked for her hen weekend when an 7ninvited guest turns up. Is she a friend or foe? A great edge of your seat read that keeps you guessing. 5 stars. Thanks to Netgalley and the publishers for a copy.

Ruby Speechley’s The Uninvited Guest is a dark and gripping psychological thriller that keeps readers on the edge of their seats. The story follows Megan and Jamie, a couple eagerly preparing for their wedding. However, during their respective hen and stag parties, an uninvited guest—Beth—arrives, claiming to be Jamie’s cousin. What starts as an awkward surprise quickly spirals into something far more sinister, as secrets unravel and shocking twists unfold.

Speechley masterfully builds suspense, expertly weaving deception, paranoia, and betrayal into a fast-paced narrative. The story is filled with unexpected turns, ensuring that just when you think you have figured it all out, another revelation knocks you off balance. The characters are complex, each harboring hidden agendas that add to the tension and mystery.

One of the novel’s greatest strengths is its ability to make the reader question everything. Who can Megan trust? What is Beth’s true motive? As the layers of the story peel away, the sense of unease intensifies, leading to a chilling climax.

With its thrilling plot, intricate character dynamics, and shocking twists, The Uninvited Guest is a must-read for fans of psychological thrillers. It’s a novel that grips you from the first page and doesn’t let go until the very end. If you enjoy stories filled with secrets, lies, and deadly consequences, this book is definitely one to add to your reading list!

Thank you to Ruby Speechley, Boldwwod Books, and netgalley for the arc copy of The Uninvited Guest! This is a fast-paced book with short chapters! Multiple twists! Kept my interest throughout. This book publishes on 2/10/25!

Wow. I am speechless at the twists and turns in this book, I did not want to put it down at all. I almost got whiplash from thinking one character was the culprit and then spinning 360 to realize someone else had a hand in it..just wow. Incredible!

I enjoyed reading this novel as it played out as a guilty pleasure movie on cable. A supposedly happy bride to be is to set off for her hen do with her close friends but as the prepare to leave a large funeral flower arrangement is delivered wishing her misfortune and death. This dramatic event sets the tone for the event with jealous frenemies, judgy friends and a mysterious cousin who may or may not who she seems. The are many suspects here and our main character plays into their hands when she spills secrets to her guest during party games. Will the wedding happen or will her fiance find out her secrets? The dramatic ending was one I did not see coming as I raced to find out what happened and who was really who?

THE UNINVITED GUEST BY RUBY SPEACHLEY.
Release date set for the 10th of February 2025.
This was a fast paced psychological thriller packed with secrets, lies and plenty of twists and turns.
I found this story to be entertaining and suspenseful.

I absolutely loved this book by this author. The wedding party girls were great characters and you never knew who to trust . This book had plenty of twists and turns , just when you thought you knew what was going on it was all change again . I loved the ending and would definitely recommend this book . Can’t wait for the next book from this author. 5 stars from me

4.5 rounded up. WOW.....Megan is just trying to enjoy her hen weekend when many things don't go as planned. Who is there to really celebrate Megan and Jamie? Who knows deep dark secrets about the soon to be married couple? AND who is out to plot their revenge on them? This story is full of twists and surprises that keep the plot flowing. Will Jamie and Megan make it to their wedding? OR will their love be compromised?

Thank you NetGalley and Boldwood Books for an ARC of this book in echange for my honest review.

4 stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Megan is due to get married and is off to enjoy her Hen weekend when she receives a funeral flower arrangement just as she's about to leave, what she doesn't realise is that someone shows up uninvited and strange things start happening.

This was fast paced, and had me guessing throughout the whole book. I kept changing my mind on who it could be doing all this to Megan.

I felt the ending was a bit rushed and Megan was very gullible and trusted too easily but all in all a really good quick read.

Thank you to Netgalley and Publisher for this Ebook ARC in return for an honest review.

One hen, one stag, one uninvited guest… who won’t make it to the wedding?
A lot of books usually either have a super good beginning or an amazing end. It's pretty rare for me to find one that has both but this defiantly had such a great beginning and all the way through pace that kept me wanting to keep reading like crazy and it also had an unforgettable ending.

⋆ ✧ . 𝐁𝐨𝐨𝐤 𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰 . ✧ ⋆

💒💒💒/5

📖: The Uninvited Guest
✍️: Ruby Speechley

𝙏𝙝𝙖𝙣𝙠 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙩𝙤 𝙉𝙚𝙩𝙂𝙖𝙡𝙡𝙚𝙮 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝘽𝙤𝙡𝙙𝙬𝙤𝙤𝙙 𝘽𝙤𝙤𝙠𝙨 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙤𝙥𝙥𝙤𝙧𝙩𝙪𝙣𝙞𝙩𝙮 𝙩𝙤 𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙙 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙧𝙚𝙫𝙞𝙚𝙬 𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙨 𝘼𝙍𝘾.

💭 𝐌𝐲 𝐓𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬
When I saw the synopsis for this book, I was drawn in immediately. The premise was intriguing and I was ready to dive right in. I love that the MC had a 2.5 year old because I do too! That being said.. some of the things her 2.5 year old “said” were far fetched as my son is a big talker but barely learning full sentences at this point. Maybe that’s a bit petty, but I of course would notice. I felt like Megan’s friends were a bit harsh with her for having been her “best friends” and I couldn’t imagine any of my friends talking to me the way they did in the situations that arose. I was also surprised at how naive Megan was when dealing with her uninvited guest, especially after learning her true identity. Couldn’t be me! But who’s to say there aren’t more trusting women out there than me? I’m positive there are.

I just felt like the naivety of Megan made some of the situations kind of unbelievable. Speaking of that, when I got to the end, I just couldn’t even halfway let myself believe what was happening. But it is a book and it’s there to entertain so I suspended my disbelief and immersed myself in the twisty craziness. These characters are nuts! All in all, this was a quick, fun, and twisty ride that forces you to view everyone as the bad guy… and also the victim? You’ll have to decide for yourself. 😉

A masterful blend of suspense and psychological intrigue that draws you into its gripping narrative from the very first page. The story revolves around a seemingly perfect gathering that takes a dark turn when an unexpected guest arrives, unraveling secrets and testing relationships. The characters are well-developed, each harboring their own secrets and motivations that keep readers guessing about their true intentions. The pacing is excellent, with just the right balance of tension and revelation that propels the reader forward. As the plot thickens, readers will find themselves questioning loyalties and anticipating the next shocking twist.

Well paced with the perfect amount of twists and suspense. I finished it in one sitting because I just had to know what happened

I really enjoyed the concept of this book, it had that feel that I was hoping for in a psychological thriller novel. It was everything that I was looking for and the concept worked with genre and characters. I thought Megan was wonderfully written and thought the journey worked overall. Ruby Speechley wrote this well and was glad I got to read this.

I enjoyed this book. The storyline was good and I could easily keep track of the characters as I was trying to figure out who the villain was. I would have liked more in the epilogue. Thank you NetGalley for an advanced ebook copy.

Ruby Speechley has another hit on her hands with the tight, twisty and thrilling The Uninvited Guest!

Many thanks to NetGalley and Boldwood Books for this ARC!

The Uninvited Guest by Ruby, Speechley, Megan is getting married to Jamie and the weekend of her hen party, all of her Frenemies get together, along with a girl named Brooke who claims to be Jamie‘s cousin. it isn’t long before strange things start happening like messages on the mirror and red nail polish all over her comforter, but this is just the beginning at times Brooke seems like she is the only friend Megan has, but after all the fun and games are over Brooke learns who is friend and who is foe, but by then it may be too late. let me just say I think Megan should be voted the most annoying idiotic character in a book ever. I knew when they asked her if she ever cheated on Jamie and she got insulted instead of just saying no, this book was going to be problematic. She was a whiny, ridiculous character who made me want to throw my phone at the wall more than once. because I love a good domestic thriller, I read on, hoping it would get better only to be paid back by one of the most ridiculous endings I have ever read. so why did I finish the book and then give it three stars because it’s one of those books you’ll love to hate read and even perfect reading while rolling your eyes. The book isn’t that long. I think it’s better if red with a friend but OMG this book was so much fun. My husband and I laughed at so many things in this book even though they weren’t that funny so I do definitely recommend it. #NetGalley, #RubySpeechley, #TheUninvitedGuest,

The Uninvited Guest was a fast-paced and entertaining thriller. Megan’s hen weekend should have been a fun, enjoyable memory-making event before her big day. It turns out to be anything but a good time. Who is targeting Megan and trying to ruin her upcoming wedding? Finding the answer to this question is the motivation of the main character. I was instantly engaged and interested in solving this mystery as the plot unfolded. Many of Megan’s choices were questionable and frustrating. The ending was slightly over the top, but overall it was an enjoyable read. Thank you, NetGalley and Boldwood Books for my copy.

I have read a couple of books by this author, and when I saw she had a new one out, I dived straight in—no messing about reading the synopsis. The cover and title were enough for me, and I really enjoyed the suspense.

Megan is due to go away on her hen weekend, not far from home where she leaves her daughter with her parents and her husband-to-be is on his stag weekend. There is an unsettling event before she even sets off, but she is persuaded that it is someone playing a joke. It has unsettled her, as it would have me as well!

When she gets to the cottage they have rented, surprises keep occurring, and not just one. A sister from Oz arrives, there is a surprise package and then there are the text messages. By the end of the weekend, Megan doesn't know who to trust and if any of her friends are responsible. But then it is not as if Megan can be trusted completely, and maybe her husband-to-be has a secret as well!

This is a really good book with a nice pace and flow to it. The suspense from the beginning sets the theme for the rest of the book. Having a small cast makes it easy to keep all of them in order, although some are obviously more prominent and have a greater impact as the story unfolds.

The way the author spreads the sense of suspicion is good, it adds a tense atmosphere at times and also it makes the reader wonder who is being honest and who is trying to cover their backs.

This was a book that was easy to get into and it kept my attention, I wanted to see who was telling the truth and also who was going to admit to the various events and unsettling happenings. If you are looking for a book that has plenty of tension and suspense and that has some twists then this is one you may well be interested in and I would be very happy to recommend it.