I really enjoyed this and the ending took me by surprise. Even though I had started to guess who it might be, it turned out to be totally different. I read this in one sitting and it kept me hooked right to the very end.

Two people.
Two sides of the story.
Whose do you trust?

Book Review - ⭐️⭐️⭐️1/2

My first by Heidi Perks but won’t be my last.

Erin and Will start having weekly sessions with therapist Maggie when their marriage is in trouble. However, Maggie soon realises there could be a link between the couple and a tragic event in her past.

I enjoyed this pacy thriller which pulled me in from the start. The chapters move between past and present seamlessly, which is hard to do well but it really works for this story.

My reason for 3.5 rather than 4 stars is because I saw the twist coming, unfortunately.

Thank you NetGalley for a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

"The Last Resort" by Heidi Perks is a gripping and suspenseful psychological thriller that explores the intricacies of relationships and the mysteries hidden within them. The story revolves around Erin and Will, a married couple seeking therapy to repair the growing rift in their marriage. Their therapist, Maggie, finds herself caught in the middle of their conflicting accounts, struggling to decipher whose version of the truth to believe.

Perks skilfully builds tension and suspense, keeping readers guessing about the real dynamics of Erin and Will's marriage and the secrets they hold. The narrative unfolds from multiple perspectives, offering a nuanced and layered portrayal of the characters. Each chapter reveals more about their complex lives and motivations, creating a sense of unease and suspicion.

The plot takes a thrilling turn when Erin is involved in a hit-and-run accident, leaving her in critical condition. The story then becomes a race against time to uncover the truth behind the incident, as the possibility of foul play looms large.

Heidi Perks excels in creating an atmosphere of paranoia and mistrust, making it challenging for readers to discern who is trustworthy and who isn't. As the layers of deception unravel, the novel keeps you on the edge of your seat, eagerly turning pages to uncover the shocking truth.

"The Last Resort" is a masterfully crafted psychological thriller that will keep you hooked until the very last page, with its cleverly woven plot, well-drawn characters, and a suspenseful atmosphere that lingers long after the final chapter.

Wow! I loved it, I could not put it down, best book I have read in a while. I loved the different points of view to the story and how it developed. This was very cleverly written I couldn't guess the ending which is always a plus for me. I would definitely look out for future books from this author. 5 stars!

4.5 Stars
A distrustful relationship. A hit and run accident. A therapist with her own agenda. Who is telling the truth? What's not to love? This is a multi-layered novel with several POV's and two timelines. A gripping and believable read with complex well developed characters. The plot is clever and intriguing with red herrings, twists and turns.
Captivating. Recommended. Many thanks to the author, publisher and NetGalley UK for the ARC.

Excellent writing by Heidi, a real page-turner.

The story twists and turns right from page one. Mariage that looked as if it was on the rocks and the husband who was suspected of foul doings towards his wife. Is it in her mind, is she going mad? Mother in Law who cannot let go of her darling son also gets more involved.

Who do you believe, the Husband, Wife, therapist, or parents of the couple involved and not forgetting the best friend?

A new author for me, I am just about to download a few more of her books.

Thank you Netgalley for letting me read this book.

Erin and Will are happily married with a little girl called Sadie and a dog called Coco. Erin doesn’t talk to her father and rarely sees her mother due to something that happened in the past. Will is very close to his mum Patricia and Erin sometimes feels suffocated by Patricia.

Will gives Erin a present on Valentine’s Day and Erin recoils and feels strange. Since that day Erin and Wills relationship deteriorates- Will accuses Erin of making things up that Erin swears are true and that they actually did happen.

They go to see a therapist called Maggie Day to try and save their marriage. Maggie’s thirteen year old sister Lily had been murdered years before and Maggie never stopped feeling guilty as she was looking after Lily at the time. As the therapy continues Maggie realises that Will and Erin are in a difficult place but she is trained not to side with either of them.

Something comes out during one of the therapy sessions that shocks Maggie and has her reluctantly revisiting her past and the time around her sisters murder. What is the link between them all and how will Maggie cope?

I loved this book and look forward to reading more by Heidi Perks.

What a brilliant and clever story a real page turner couldn’t stop reading.

It starts with a hit and run how did it happen and who did it then we read present day and the story enfolds going backwards and forwards I loved it, who do you believe Erin or Will very hard to know as Maggie their Marriage Counsellor finds out, Erin thinks she’s going mad but is she?

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for an ARC

Have always loved Heidi's books and this one certainly didn't disappoint. Told over a six month period , we develop the story behind why Erin has been involved in a massive hit and run incident.

Although she can't explain why, Erin has become afraid of Will and no longer ger trusts him but can't fully explain why. Trying to tackle these issues, they see Maggie, a couples therapist. Maggie is hiding her own secrets and continues to struggle after the murder of her sister many years ago, where the killer was never found.

As the couples therapy progresses Maggie has serious concerns around Wills background, wondering if there is a link with her past. Breaking her work ethical code, she begins to befriend Erin desperate to establish the truth.

An intriguing book which pulled me in from the start and full of twists and an ending I didn't see coming. Highly recommend.

A pacy, easy-to-read thriller which moves seamlessly between past and present whilst the tension builds. The reader is fed snippets of information via Erin and Will's counselling sessions and Erin's conversations with her friend Zoe. Erin's character is brilliantly described, her vulnerability and confusion - is she being gaslighted or is she losing her mind? I would have enjoyed more police involvement as the officer in charge seemed to be a great, if under-developed, character. The last quarter of the book wrapped things up well although by that time I'd come to my own (correct) conclusions.

Another wonderful story from Heidi. It was a real page turner and once started I couldn't put it down. So many twists and turned making for a really good read. I loved the characters of Erin, Will and Maggie. At times it was difficult to know who to believe and trust. Great twist at the end.

I really enjoyed this book that truly kept me guessing all the way through. I found the idea of triggering long lost memories fascinating. All of the characters are totally believable and authentic. Well paced and engaging.

I have read a few of Heidi Perks and loved every one of them. This book may actually be my favourite of hers though. It grips you from the very beginning and I was racing through it to try to unravel everything and solve the mystery. I love the way you are almost drip-fed the information. So good!

Erin and Will Harding had a happy life with their daughter Sadie until one Valentine’s Day when Erin awoke and had a strange sensation when her husband touched her. Things go rapidly down hill from there and there are a lot of things which happen which Erin questions.

Maggie Day is a couples’ therapist and agrees to see Erin and Will to try to work through the issues they appear to be having. Maggie has issues of her own, her sister was murdered when she was only 14 and the man convicted of her murder is soon to be up for parole. Maggie does not know what to make of the Harding’s. Erin is convinced of the things that have/are happening with regards to her husband and he is denying that they are and getting frustrated with Erin. Is Erin telling the truth? Could it be that Will is gaslighting her?

As I say, I raced through the book and would highly recommend it.

I really enjoyed the latest book by Heidi Perks - in fact I read it in one day on my holiday.

Erin and her husband are having marriage issues and agree to visit a counsellor, Maggie, to resolve their problems. Deeply disturbing, it was difficult to see the truth in the stories they are telling, and Maggie finds it hard to resolve their problems.

When Erin is found at the side of the woods in the middle of the night, a victim of an apparent hit and run, it becomes clear that all has not been what it seems.

What a book! Unputdownable, I would thoroughly recommend it to anyone.

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for the ARC in exchange for my honest review.

This is fine,middle of the road thriller. It didn't make me rush to pick up where I left off but would do well as a plane or beach read. The central story and timeline jumps aren't truly original but they held my interest. (Copy received via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review)

As soon as I started reading The Last Resort, I knew I was going to love it! I have enjoyed Heidi Perks’ other novels too so was excited about reading this one, which is now my favourite. It’s an intriguing, multi-layered thriller/family drama and I read it quickly as I couldn’t stop thinking about it.

Erin and Will have turned to therapist Maggie to help them with the problems they are facing in their previously happy marriage. As their relationship disintegrates, we learn that nothing is quite what it seems and Maggie becomes more involved in her clients’ lives than she has ever allowed herself to be.

This book kept me on my toes. It’s an exciting, well-written and fast-paced read. Five stars!

Erin and Will are attending couples counselling as their marriage has begun to go downhill.

Erin seems to be suffering from delusions or maybe Will is gaslighting her.

As the story develops, it appears that they have more in common with Maggie,their counsellor, than any of them could think.

A good twisty plot to the end.

I would like to thank Netgalley and Penguin Publishing for the chance to read and review this book

This was my second book by Heidi Perks, so I am new to this author. However, when I saw The Last Resort was available for review, I could not wait to get my hands on it. This book grabs your attention the moment you open it and refuses to let go before you reach the very last page. I raced through this book and loved every moment. When you reach for The Last Resort you can expect a gripping read that will leave you questioning the characters and never knowing for sure who is telling the truth. This is a five-star read you will not want to miss.
A huge thank you to Penguin Random House South Africa for this review copy!
Heidi Perks crafts a tale that draws you into the lives of her characters with this book and while you are eager to pick sides you are left doubting who you should trust. The character’s emotions draw you in and you are left wanting to interfere. I found myself eager to tell Erin not to believe a word Will was saying. Initially, Maggie left me a little confused – I was not sure what her role was. Yet as you keep reading all is revealed.
When Erin and Will start couples therapy, Maggie, their therapist has no idea who is telling the truth. She battles to trust this couple and believes they may be messing with her. However, when Erin is involved in a hit-and-run that lands her in hospital a hunt for the truth starts that unravels everything.
I loved the uncertainty of this story. I could not figure out who to trust. While on the surface it seems to be a classic case of gaslighting, the surprise that awaits you will leave your head spinning.
The characters in this book were perfectly suited to the story. Erin steals your heart with her insecurity one moment while the next you cannot help but think that Will is right and that the woman has lost her mind. I found myself caught up in Erin's thoughts and could not help disliking Will. This man left me convinced that something was not right. I loved the twists in this book – I did not see them coming at all.
I have not been handing out five-star reviews very easily this year. I find the more I read the more I expect from the books I do read – but The Last Resort had everything required to make it a fantastic read – so yes – this one got a five-star rating from me. It’s a brilliant read.
If you are looking for a book that will keep you guessing, while forcing you to pick sides and then changing your mind just when you think you have it all figured out, then this is the book for you. I cannot recommend this one highly enough. It is a fabulous read. I have two more Heidi Perks books on my TBR shelf and I cannot wait to make time for them.

I just knew something fishy was going on with that counselor!! The book was set go nicely from two characters and ties nicely together at the end. The reader really starts to question the sanity of Erin. Not my favorite by her but still good.

This was a real page turner, the story of a couple who start having marital issues and their marriage counsellor who finds herself getting more involved than she should.

I liked the way their stories came together to a satisfying ending, how the past blended into the present. I found it heard to put down and would happily read more by this author.