A chance conversation between two new brides on their honeymoon leads them to having dinner together with the new husbands. When Erin accidentally knocks a man’s drink and he gets annoyed, the evening is spoiled, with everyone going their separate ways, with a storm brewing. Later, when the man is found dead, the honeymoon period is well and truly over as secrets and trust issues come to the forefront.
This is a brilliant book. I cannot believe it is Kate Gray’s first book in this genre. I read it in a day, unable to put it down. All of the characters are engaging, and I felt their fear alongside them, due to how well the book is written. When Sophia starts to have suspicions about George’s death, we find out more and more about each character, and also find difficulty in knowing who to trust.
A definite 5 stars, I only wish I could give it more!

Just wow! What a brilliant debut thriller. I loved every minute of it, so many great twists. I couldn’t put it down, so absorbing and addictive.
I loved all the characters, they are so well written, you just don’t know who to trust. I really enjoyed the different POV’s and the short chapters, it adds so much more to the suspense of the story, with a fast pace and great storyline it had me gripped from start to finish. Just brilliant.
A thoroughly enjoyable captivating read, í definitely recommend this one.
I look forward to reading more thrillers by this author @KateGray
Thanks to #NetGallery @welbeckpublishinguk for an eARC of #TheHoneymoon in exchange for an honest review.
Book publishes on 20 July 2023

The hHoneymoon covers the events that happen on the trip and then how it unfolds as they return. The book moves between different characters narrative which is OK but I did find it hard to connect with any of them. Some twists, although I did not find the final chapter particular shocking.

The book burb sets the scene so well and its intriguing . The story unfolds gradually told mainly by the two women . The pacing is good and the slow reveal with lots of red herrings and twists and turns had me gripped. The very subtle hints about severalmale characters put me at ease as i felt every character secret wouldbe told in the right way of that character. Everything that happened was plausible.
A trully gripping first novel. Im glad tge author has entered this genre using their own name. I look forward to the next one. A good solid 5 star hold on gir the ride highly recommended.
Thank you net gallery and the publisher for my arc

3 stars

A story of two couples who meet in Bali on the last day of their honeymoons and go out for dinner.

One couple, Sophia and Mark, are living in London confident, well off but with a paranoia about their safety. The other, Erin and Jamie, live in a secluded renovation project; Jamie is as outgoing as Erin is insecure.

On that night someone dies in suspicious circumstances, but that almost plays out as a subplot when the couples are back in the UK it becomes clear that they all have secrets.

The book is told from multiple perspectives, which I love, and at first it seems quite a cut and dry thriller, but as things go on which narrators can we trust?

I enjoyed this book, but found some of the situations were a bit too forced, the whole reason for the original accident seems an over reaction and I struggled to get that out of my mind. There were a lot of twists and to be honest I'm still not 100% sure what was real and what wasn't. The book seemed slow at times and then the last quarter was jam packed.

This was a debut novel from Kate Gray and I'm really looking forward to reading more.

Two honeymoon couples meet in Bali though they all have secrets and on returning home they find out a man had been murdered.
There are lots of twists to keep you guessing and you don`t know who is telling the truth.
A bit of a slow burner and I couldn`t gel with any of the characters.

Thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for the ARC

On the last day of their idyllic honeymoon in Bali, 2 couples meet for dinner. Over cocktails and a delicious meal they bond with each other. But by the end of the night someone dies and the lives of the newlyweds unravel from here on in. What seemed like perfect lives for the 4, soon becomes a tale of secrets and lies.
I was so engrossed in this book, I couldn't put it down, wanting to read just a little bit more. I found it very fast paced. Some of the characters weren't particularly likeable but that added to the story. A great read, perfect for a holiday.

I found this to be a really confusing book, trying to work out what was going on. The storyline seemed to go round and round in circles, making you doubt what you’d just read and whether it was the truth or not. The saving grace was the characters, you could get into them which then didn’t help with the going round in circles storyline!

This book was addictive and I absolutely devoured it. What a brilliant debut thriller, I’ll definitely be watching for future books from Kate Gray! The writing was brilliant and twisty and the characters were well written, I genuinely couldn’t get enough. I loved how it flicked between characters to give you different perspectives and how at times you weren’t sure who you could trust! A great story!

While thrillers aren't my favourite genre I do enjoy picking them up from time to time. This book was decent and had lots of twist and turns but I just didn’t connect with the storyline or characters. From reading the blurb I expected more to happen in Bali, however the majority of the story takes place back in England which was a bit disappointing for me, I would have loved if more happened whilst they were in paradise.

We start off at a slower pace but things do pick up as more connections are made and more revelations come to light. As the story progresses the author does a good job of keeping you guessing as there are lots of twists (perhaps too many 🤷🏻‍♀️).

For bigger fans of thrillers this would be a great read.

A fantastic read from a talented author. Plenty of twists and turns and intriguing characters. Who is lying? 5 stars from me!

When two women meet while both on their honeymoon, they assume it will be just a holiday friendship and nothing more, but on the last night something happens that leaves a man dead and all both couples have secrets to keep.

This is a psychological thriller that starts as a fairly slow burn but then has so many twists it’s hard to keep up. Who is lying?

My thanks to Netgalley and the publishers for my copy of The Honeymoon. It soon became obvious that there was more to the plot than originally met the eye but heavens it took a long time to get going. I was 52% into the book before my interest was really piqued. Up until that point I was considering giving up which I hate to do and it was kind of okay but I am so gald I kept going.
The story was chilling and full of intrigue and suspense which spiralled to the unexpected ending, which to a degree still kept me guessing. So overall, yes I would recommend this book but be prepared for the slow burn.

Two couples on honeymoon on an exotic island……..one dead body. Was it a tragic accident or murder?
This was such a gripping story and I was drawn in straight away and could barely put the book down.I loved reading about the two couple post honeymoon and getting immersed in their lives. It was all about secrets and lies, cover ups, twists and turns but whose lies? Whose secrets? It was a very pacy dark read and very chilling at times and who do you believe? I did get a little mixed up at the end with all the confessions and what actually happened and had to reread it but still not sure! A very addictive compelling read.
Many thanks to net for giving me the chance to read this book.

What a fantastic read.This was a physical thriller that kept you gripped right to the very last page and there were lots of twists that I didn't see coming.. When Erin and Jamie meet Sophia and Mark while on their honeymoons they become involved in a tragedy that affects all of their lives and as the story plays out it seems they are have secrets and difficulties that affect each of them. I really enjoyed this story and highly recommend it a great piece of writing by the author.

Lots of secrets and intrigue and not being sure who is telling the truth and who is lying.
It took me a while to get into this book initially and I found Erin a bit too neurotic at first.but the second half worked it’s magic and it all became more interesting and engaging.

OMG, what is this book. A great story that literally broke my heart. Genius.

 The prologue is shocking. Intended only for readers with strong nerves.

 The first main character I met was Erin. She is newly married. She and her husband are currently on their honeymoon. At the hotel pool, Erin met Sophie's other character.

 There was a terrible accident in Bali. One man lost his life there. How will Erin and her husband Jamie cope with this tragedy? Will they be able to flee the country? In Indonesia, they are facing the death penalty because no one will believe them that they did not have a finger in the death of a man.

 Sofia is a journalist. She has dealt with gangsters in her past. Will she be in danger when she starts digging up an old case? She will also handle the case of the body in Bali. I was very curious how it would all end.

 A very gripping thriller that kept me hooked from the prologue to the last page. It pulled me into this story and wouldn't let me go. What emotions.

 I felt sorry for Erin - since her last day in Bali, she couldn't think of anything but the unfortunate accident she witnessed.

 What happened here? I am delighted. I got some great twists here. At one point, the main characters turned me on so much that I didn't know what was going on. Who was telling the truth and who was lying? Congratulations to the author.

 After a story like this, I want to know more of Kate Gray's work.

 If you like psychological thrillers, be sure to read "The Honeymoon". You will not be disappointed. A well-constructed plot, fast-paced action and interesting characters deserve attention.

 I recommend.

This was a great book. Really great plot line but it had two things that gets right on my t#ts! The bloody main character is very “woe is me” like so depressing! For the entire book. It was also a slow burner. Except it never picked up. Just burnt slowly. I enjoyed it but there was no exciting finale? If you know what I mean. I wasn’t gasping! It did keep me guessing. I thought I had it but I kept changing my mind so I think this one stumped me.

I would defo recommend it even despite the rating as I kept going back to pick it up. Always a good sign!!

Two couples meet on honeymoon in Bali and following their meal at a clifftop restaurant on their last night a body is discovered.
I wasn't drawn to The Honeymoon from the start but after a few chapters this became an unexpected and gripping thriller. Told primarily from the points of view of the two women - Sophia and Erin- who meet on their honeymoons, I didn't know who to trust and raced through this compelling rollercoaster thriller over the course of 24 hours. Recommended.
Many thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the opportunity to read and review this digital ARC.

What a great read this book was; I was hooked from the beginning.
More twists and turns than a snakes and ladders board!
Just when you thought you had it all worked out, another twist in the tale.
Nothing is what it seems and no one is truly innocent.