Not a bad read for me but not what I call a page turner. Although it was well written it didn't keep me on the edge of my seat unfortunately.

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for allowing me to read this book.

I have read and enjoyed the authors previous books and this was equally enjoyable. I was hooked right from the beginning and kept me guessing throughout. Many twists and turns to keep the reader intrigued. A recommended read.

This was not good. It was not a thriller at all. Couples who all have secrets and lies between them.
It was repetitive and boring. I really do hate leaving a bad review as I could never write a book myself. But by the time I finished I did not care what happened to anyone in book I just needed to finish it. Took over a week to finish which is unlike me. I have read other books by her which I have enjoyed but this was not for me.

What a whirlwind! A tangled web of friendship, lust, love and lies with an ending that will make you gasp! Not only is it beautifully written, but it captures the many layers of women and marriage so perfectly.

What an incredibly aptly named book this was. for all the characters could be considered guilty of something and well they are all on a trip.

Set in sun drenched Portugal, three couples, 5 of which was known each other forever, have their lives turned upside down, as it turns out almost all of them are hiding things from each other.

But the question is can you guess any of the truth before it's revealed for I couldn't. And this is a very twisty book that has you thinking in one direction and then another, all the while building to a dramatic conclusion.

This may have been the first book I have read by this author but given how I was gaping open mouthed as the book reached its crescendo, it certainly won't be the last.

This book has everything, sun, lies, secrets, characters you can't help but be invested in although not overly likeable, a dead body, and over the course of a few days, life changing actions and consequences for all.

Simply put this was my sort of book and I really enjoyed reading it.

Thank you to Pan and Netgalley for this copy which I have reviewed honestly and voluntarily,

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.

I thoroughly enjoyed this book, totally gripping. I did think the ending could have been better, but a recommended read.

Throughly enjoyed this one, like all of Sandie Jones books. I was hooked right from the beginning and kept me guessing throughout. Many twists and turns to keep the reader intrigued

This book was right down my alley! The beginning started off a bit slow for me! But like many others it quickly picked up the pace and before I knew it I was done with this great thriller! Quite a quick read!
Really enjoyed this book! Thanks NetGalley Publishers and author for this great advanced readers copy

A great read full of twists and turns. You think you know what’s going to happen and then another twist appears!
I enjoyed reading this book and eagerly wanted to get to the end to find out what happened!

I finished this book this morning and I really didn't see the final twist coming! I thought it was really good and it captivates you. One of the main characters, Ali, makes you feel like she's someone you already know or would like to know. There are several twists in this book - some I guessed and some i didn't see at all. Overall, I really enjoyed this book and would recommend it to others.

Secrets, lies and a dead body, all are perfect ingredients for a crime thriller. This is set on a weekend get-away in Portugal (I loved reading about a holiday during the UK's lockdown!) and when six, (three couples) become five the so-called friends are all under suspicion. A great summer read.

3.5 stars rounded up to 4

Rachel and Noah have been friends since they met at university. While they once thought they might be something more, now twenty years later, they are happily marries to other people. Jack and Paige respectively. Jack's brother is about to get married to impulsive Abi and the group of six travel to Portugal for their destination weekend. They arrive at a gorgeous villa where Rachel is looking forward to getting to know her future sister-in-law Ali better. but Ali rubs most of the group up the wrong way.

nearly everyone of the characters hides a horrible secret. If just one secret manages to surface, the friendships will quickly fall apart. The story covers: murder, adultery, suspicions and secrets. I didn't feel sorry or like any of the characters. There's parts of the story that drag out, but the last few chapters were worth waiting for.
when Rachel learns certain truths about Ali, the plotline spirals. And there's the death of one of the characters. I did feel the second part of the book was a bit rushed.

I would like to thank #NetGalley #PanMacmillan and the author #SandieJones for my ARC of #TheGuiltTrip in exchange for an honest review.

Overall I did enjoy this and would recommend it to others, but there was definitely something lacking for me. There were plenty of twists and turns, which kept me gripped and wanting to know what happens next, but at the same time, the dynamics between the friends seemed a little off, which made sense as you discovered what had happened between them all, but at the same time made it weird that they had managed to remain such close friends for so long.

The ending is what really let this down though. It's ridiculous. There are better ways of achieving the same effect/result without having to be so over the top. Still, it clearly worked for some readers and I'd still say this book is worth reading if you're looking for some fun escapism that doesn't tax your brain too much.

Thanks to Netgalley for the ARC without obligation.

I thought this book had great potential but was left a bit disappointed. I didn’t think that it was a thriller at all and quite boring and repetitive. I think my expectations were too high from the description and that I would have enjoyed the book more as a rainy day book.

I gave it three out of five stars as it wasn’t a terrible book but it could have been so much better.

Thank you to the publishers and NetGalley for my advanced copy.

Firstly a big thank you to the publishers for my copy to review on netgalley. I have absolutely loved her previous books so was excited to dig in !

This is another cracking read ! Friendship and marriages are put to the test on a trip away. What should be a fun packed escape turns into a stressful event.

Drinks are poured, secrets are shared and is revenge on the cards? Who can be trusted?

Fast paced and a great range of flawed characters. I raced through this .

Compelling and twisty this makes the perfect summer read .

Published 31st May

Rachel's brother in law is getting married and along with her husband and two close arrived friends they arrive in Portugal a few days before the wedding to enjoy some time together. However, things aren't quite as they seem and tensions surface and long forgotten feelings re-emerge with deadly consequences.

This was a thoroughly gripping novel; and followed Rachel and her questioning of the wedding party intently. As more secrets were revealed I couldn't put the book down and when the shocking conclusion came I was shocked.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for a copy of the novel in exchange for an honest review

A really fun read! Having read The Other Woman I knew I was in for a shock twist and yet I still didn’t see this coming.
4 stars.

What Could Possibly Go Wrong....?
A forthcoming wedding, three couples - five lifelong friends and a new addition to the group - and a weekend getaway to sunny Portugal. Sounds perfect? After all, what could possibly go wrong? As the weekend comes to a close only five of the group remain. Hugely enjoyable, fast paced suspense with a well drawn cast of characters and plenty of surprises. Perfect escapism.

I could not put this down! But I’m not surprised because Sandi always produces 5 star reads with twists that give you whiplash! And this one does not disappoint.

It took me a moment to settle into reading it - as there are a lot of relationships and friendships so I kept forgetting who was who and married to who! (I think that’s just me rather than the book! 😂)

The story has a quick pace, it’s set over a few days. As the characters find out more, you can feel the tension rising. If you’re like me, you will try and work everything out before it happens.

This would be a fab holiday read, Add it to your wish lists! You won’t be disappointed!

Another solid domestic suspense novel by Sandie Jones with relatable characters (I loved Ali!), a gorgeous setting and realistic dialogue. I did guess some of the twists early on but in no way did that detract from the reading experience. Highly recommended.