If you’re looking for a quick read Rose are Red is it. Lydia and her husband are getting divorced then he’s found dead in their pool.this book was hard to put down. Nothing’s what it seems. I’m definitely gonna be on the look out for books by Miranda Rijks.

Ohhh yes this was such an amazing thriller! I am telling y’all I was very happy with this novel throughout all of it!

This book really wasn’t for me. The story line was good but I thought the way things were dealt with were slightly unrealistic.
The main character Lydia annoyed me throughout.
Thank you for letting me read this book, unfortunately not for me this time

Eu amei esse livro! Foi um frenesi do começo ao fim, não consegui largar a leitura de jeito nenhum e fiquei a todo momento gritando com a Lydia na esperança de que ela deixasse de ser besta.
A leitura foi bem fluida e instigante, tanto que terminei o livro rapidamente.
Fui fortemente surpreendida por uns personagens no fim, eu já desconfiava que não eram boas pessoas, porém não imaginei que o desfecho fosse acontecer daquela forma e isso foi um ponto super positivo pra eu gostar ainda mais desse enredo.

I've enjoyed this author's work before, but this wasn't a winner for me. The protagonist was so dim and naive that it was hard to believe that she'd had a part in founding a multi-million dollar business. And her actions, especially in light of her husband's death were especially unbelievable. It was just all too implausible.

“Roses are Red” by Miranda Rijks is a suspenseful psychological thriller which I really enjoyed. I spent most of my time screaming at the main character “No! Don’t do that, Oh come on!!! Look behind you! Don’t be so stupid!” I really wanted her to realise what was going on but she was oblivious until the very end!
It was a great read, short action packed chapters and well formed characters made this a most enjoyable read.
I look forward to reading more from this author.

I was unable to put this book down and read it in two sittings, pretty much ignoring my kids whilst I got lost in Lydia’s tangled and messy life. I could pretty much see from early on who was out to wreck Lydia’s life but that said it took away nothing from enjoyment of this story.

The writing flowed easily and it made for a very easy read despite the complex situation. This is the first I have read from this author and I loved every second. It made my life seem like a breeze compared to the character's difficult situation.

I swayed from liking Lydia to dis-liking and by the end I loved her. She had it all. A successful business, a wonderful family and seemingly nothing in life to worry about apart from a husband, Adam. She’d recently found out that he was having an affair and a divorce was about to be placed but when Adam’s body is tragically found in their swimming pool she soon finds herself under the police spotlight.

Lydia is soon looking to find love again and through the use of online dating she meets Patrick. She can’t believe her luck and it’s not long before he is a big part of her life and a new wedding ring is on her finger. He’s a business consultant and is often away from home but he’s her new rock.

It’s not long before the killer of a husband is back on the scene and out to end Lydia lives. A number of terrifying incidents occur and when Patrick arrives home bruised and bloodied saying that the car he was driving which belonged to Lydia crashed as the brakes failed things get serious.

There is only one person that has a real motive for wanting both Lydia and Adam out of the scene and that’s Lydia’s business partner and long time friend Ajay but all is not as clear cut as it seemed.
This was a fast paced read that kept me engaged all the way through. I loved and hated all the characters at differing points but it all tied up and came together perfectly to leave a very satisfying ending.

There are some things that you think could never happen to you. You think you are smart and educated. You have life experience. But what if something does happen and you never see it coming? Lydia and her husband Adam run a successful craft company that Lydia started when she was younger. . Lydia and Adam have two kids Mia and Oliver and a beautiful house, expensive cars and the wealth to do as they wish. Lydia and Adams marriage is at its end. They both wish to divorce. Before this happens Adam is found dead in the family swimming pool. The police think its murder. Who is to blame? There are a few people that have motive. Lydia starts dating a man named Patrick and he seems too good to be true. . Remember what people say, if it seems too good to be true it probably is. What is going on in Lydia's life? Why do strange things keep happening to her? Why can't they find who killed Adam? This book was intense and enjoyable, especially the twist at the end.

Thanks to publisher and Netgalley for providing me a free copy of this book in exchange for a honest review.

Roses Are Red is a psychological thriller which won't let you sleep for hours.

I was quite fascinated by the synoposis itself and couldn't resist myself from reading.

The story is breathtaking and full of suspense.

There's always a chance when you read an unfamiliar author that the book is a miss for you. That's exactly the case here. While I'm sure that some will be enamored with the book, I found it completely predictable. I knew incredibly early on what exactly the outcome was going to be. The only thing I didn't know was why.

Woah....this book will totally have you reading late into the night to see how it ends. Not much to say other then this book will have your head spinning from the twists and OMG!! I would 100% recommend this to anyone that loves a book with a crazy twist.

Miranda Rijks certainly knows how to write the most perfect Psychological Thriller. This book keeps you on the edge of your seat the whole way through not knowing where it is going to go or what is happening.
It starts off with a ruthless murder, and from there, it gets more and more sinister. I was actually asking myself after reading the first chapter, how do these writers come up with such graphic ways to kill people!? I’d never in a million years come up with these ideas!
Lydia is a tad on the annoying side; she keeps making blunder after blunder. She was hoping from one disaster to the next, and it was quite frustrating. I couldn’t feel any chemistry between her and Patrick, so I’m not sure what she was clinging on to! The blurb has the question “Can you really find prince charming online?” and the answer for me is “most definitely, yes!” for Lydia; however, I think she would have been better off looking after her kids and not putting herself first.
This was undoubtedly a tale, though, of being careful of who you trust and let into your life. I think as Lydia says, in the end, you can be cautious but still willing to keep your heart open.
There are lots of twists and turns at the end to make your time invested in this book worthwhile. Although some were unsurprising, it was still great to read the conclusion and have all the pieces fit together.
Overall, another fantastic read from Rijks and I can’t wait for her next book already! More Pippa Durrant, though, please!

When Lydia finds out that her husband Adam is having an affair, it is the final straw pushing them towards divorce. Then Adam is shockingly found murdered in their pool and the police can't seem to find out who did it... Not long after, Lydia meets Patrick through online dating and she quickly falls for him. But as things begin to go wrong for Lydia - her business and family life all seem to fall apart - she is left wondering who is doing all these things and trying to spoil her new-found happiness...Could she even be in danger...?

A thrilling tale that keeps you on the edge of your seat and guessing until the very end. I enjoyed the ending and the twists and turns. Recommended.

Thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for an advance copy of the book in return for my honest feedback.

My first read from this author and I absolutely loved it, well written that got me into the story line straight away which is a must for me.

It was a great page turner and kept me on the edge of my seat throughout with well developed characters. I read it over two days and I have since downloaded a couple of Miranda's other books which I am looking forward to.

Well done Miranda, another new author to follow and thank you to Netgalley and Inkubator Books for giving me the opportunity to read this fantastic book.

This book had me hooked from the very first chapter (which should have been a Prologue, actually.). The plot slows down a bit at the 20% mark but it never gets boring! The story was a bit predictable, and I really would have liked it he whole "red roses" thing was more impactful in the plot, but overall a great read!

If you enjoy a good fast read where you know the ending pretty much from the start, this one is for you. I say that not as a criticism but because it's simply the case with most of this author's books. But that doesn't stop you from enjoying it along the way.

The story begins with the death of Lydia's husband, Adam. They are a wealthy and successful couple with two children and their own company founded by Lydia and her old friend, Ajay. Lydia and Adam were divorcing, but she's still sad over the loss of someone she once loved, and who was a good father to their children. She soon meets Patrick, a 'perfect match' on an online dating site. She knows it's soon to be dating, but she and Adam weren't happy for a long while and she feels she deserves this chance at happiness.

Her children and close family members believe she's being too impulsive, and of course Lydia pays them no mind as she agrees to marry him only 4 months after they meet. Predictably, her new relationship and everything else in her life soon go downhill, beginning with a deep suspicion that Ajay may have been involved in Adam's death. With her home life and business quickly spiraling downward, Lydia realizes too late that she may have put her trust in the wrong people.

I really wish this author would create a more believable and less naive female protagonist. For someone who built her business from the ground up, Lydia appears to completely lack common sense and reasoning. It takes her much too long to catch on and then all of the sudden she completely figures it all out and has a complete reversal on everything she's said and felt up until that point. Pretty weak climax that happens too quickly. I still enjoyed the story enough to see it through to the end, but it left much to be desired.
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This was a remarkable drama that I had a great time reading. The way the writer depicted the characters will strike a chord with many of the readers, and the story will draw everybody in. Highly recommend this novel.

Roses are Red .# Netgalley
I was reverted to this book from the first chapter it was medium paced just fitting for how it started. I am trying not to put any Spoilers into my review ........ following the death of her husband her friend signed her up to a dating agency. She stood outside the restaurant trying to decide if she should go in or not. Then eventually she
Did go in to say she was disappointed would be a under statement . Yet she almost felt sorry for him too. That’s it She told Cassie her best friend and Fiona who was became a friend of Cassey’s who in turn became her Lydia's friend too. When Lydia met patrick on internet dating she thought he was handsome charming everything she had been liking for eventually he asked her to marry him although her eldest daughter Mia was against it being a 15 yrs old teenager however things are not always as they seem. I brilliant book up until the last quarter. I had my suspicions well before them including a male colleague who owns half the business lots of twists and turns. Just a bit too predictable for my liking. Nothing actually surprised me at all. Regarding the ending. It for that reason I am marking it down by two stars. Although nothing was a surprise really at the end it was still a good read.

MY REVIEW

Adam Palmer is the finance director of Cracking Crafts, owned equally by his wife Lydia Palmer and Ajay Arya. Adam and Lydia’s marriage is on the verge of separation. One day Lydia reaches home early, and is shocked to see Adam with Marianne, Ajay’s wife. Next is the series of arguments and screaming between them. They decide to go on with divorce in a way that hurts Oliver and Mia least.

Before anything could happen, Adam is found dead in his own swimming pool. Police Investigation reveals that his death was due to electrocution and launches a murder investigation. Suspects of the Murder are Lydia and Ajay. Even after Months, investigation doesn’t reach any conclusion.

Lydia tries to move forward in her life with the help of her best friend Cassie, who pushes her for Internet Dating. After a bad experience with Rory Morrison, Lydia meets Patrick Grant. She instantly likes him. Patrick is a Management Consultant from Sussex who travels a lot for work. They meet a few times and soon they fall in love with each other. All this happens a little too quickly. Mia, daughter of Lydia is not happy with her mother’s affair with Patrick within months of her dad’s murder. Patrick claims that her sister Sandra is a cancer patient and to continue treatment he needs twenty five thousand pounds. Lydia lends him the money, but keeps getting suspicious about this. Patrick proposes Lydia and pushes for an early marriage. Initially Lydia is reluctant, worrying about the reaction of Mia, but agrees afterwards.

After Marriage, Lydia notices a change in Patrick. She feels he has become a bit less concerned about her. Soon, Patrick tells her that he has heard that on the day Adam was murdered, a neighbor saw Ajay’s car near the house. She becomes even more suspicious of Ajay, when he forces her to sell her share in Cracking Crafts. Late Night Silent calls by a stranger are troubling her. She senses something worse is about to happen. Finally, Patrick asks Lydia to end her daily struggles by having a discussion about Ajay with Marianne. But, Soon something shocking happens which just throws Lydia into an utter state of panic and shock.

WHAT I LIKED

"Time doesn’t seem to flow in a linear way when you’re navigating grief. Sometimes it feels as if I last saw Adam weeks ago; other times, it feels like last night."

The Plot of the story is simple yet interesting, focusing more on the emotions than mystery. The story is engaging. I loved the free flowing writing style, especially picturesque description of places, characters and relationships.



"To the south, the sea glistens alluringly in the distance; to the north, the vistas are even more extensive, across the Weald, with its green fields and hedgerows, patches of woodlands and the silvery river run snaking through fields to the faraway North Downs."

The characters are well written and realistic; especially Lydia’s character is one which I can relate to, the emotional turmoil and the distrust feelings she went through makes the reader feel sympathetic about her. The relationship between her and Mia has also been depicted beautifully throughout the story.

WHAT COULD HAVE BEEN DIFFERENT

The Climax is mildly disappointing. With all the hints provided by the Miranda, I guessed the Adam’s killer correctly, although was surprised by the motive behind the murder.

OVERALL

It’s a gripping psychological thriller filled with the right mix of emotions with mystery, that keeps the reader on the edge most of the time.

Thoroughly enjoyable book. The characters were easy to identify with. Lydia thinks she has found a soul mate but life around her continued to fall apart since the death of her husband. Who in all of this can Lydia trust. The plot becomes apparent very early in the book and I got a little frustrated that the characters were so blind to what was going on. However there was a surprise at the end 💜