Erin and her husband Will are experiencing difficulties within their marriage, though Will doesn’t appear to know the reason. Things have become worse following the disappearance of their dog Coco, and Erin believes that Will was responsible.
When Erin is involved in a terrible car crash, the story gives background about the couple’s counselling sessions with Maggie, a therapist, but after several sessions she is unsure who is telling the truth. And Maggie has her own reasons for keeping therapy sessions running with Erin.
This twisty plot is told in several timeframes, and from different viewpoints. It becomes filled with suspense as the story unfolds, doubts about whether the car crash involving Erin was an accident or deliberate.
This is a grippingly intense, fast paced story which is filled with suspense. As it unfolds, several characters become less trustworthy than they seemed, with a background of secrets. This compelling skilfully written plot keeps you turning the pages, questioning who to believe. A real page turner.

Wow ! This book has to be the best one I have read this year so far. Right from the start, I was hooked and needed to finish it quickly. The ending was amazing and had so many twists and turns. If you like a thriller that keeps you going until the last page, then you must read this. I NEVER would have guessed how it ended. This to me, is the sign of a 5 star read.

A dark secret overshadows this whole story and taints the life of Erin without her. fully realising the truth. Is her husband a killer? Why is she getting flashbacks of someone trying to strangle her? As her life falls apart around her she tres to unravel.a 20 year old mystery which her counsellor is personally connected to. A thoroughly engrossing story about past wrongs, memory suppression, and broken relationships.

Really enjoyed this new outing from Heidi Parks lots of twists and turns. The ending was a little different than expected but really ennoyable read

I could not put this book down, I was hooked from the first chapter.
The story is told from multiple characters perspectives focusing on Erin and her husband Will and their marriage as it unravels. I really enjoyed the development of all the characters and how they were linked which I found very clever.
The ending was excellent and I did not guess the conclusion until right near the end due to lots of twists and red herrings which is a sign of a good book.
I would definitely recommend this book and give it 5 stars.
Thank you to Netgalley, Random House UK, Cornerstone and Heidi Perks for an advanced copy in exchange for an honest and unbiased review.

The Last Resort sees Erin and Will enter counselling after their relationship gets difficult. But which of their very different views of affairs should Maggie believe? The answers are in the past - and are far more complicated than might first appear.

This is a complex novel, told in two timelines and from multiple points of view. The reader learns of past events after seeing their repercussions. It takes a bit of thought to keep the whole thing straight, let alone work out who is telling the truth. But it's well written and the cast of characters all have their secrets to reveal.

I thoroughly enjoyed this book, although at times I found it just a little slow. It was quite complicated with many unexpected twists but it certainly kept me turning the pages. You have to suspend belief a little, but I would certainly highly recommend this for an engrossing read. Thanks to NetGalley and the publishers for the opportunity to read this gripping ARC.

Thanks to Randomhouse UK and NetGalley for the ARC!

This was a roller coaster of a read, and perfect for anyone who wants a mystery thriller to sink their teeth into. It follows multiple POV'S, but is set in the present and the past. Our main characters are Erin, who starts to feel her marriage is breaking down and like she can't trust her husband, and Maggie, the therapist they see to try and salvage their marriage.

There's a lot of literal psychological stuff happening in this book, with the counselling and therapy. But you can start to put some things together before they happen. There's some great plot twists, and you really start to get a feel for the characters.

I felt sorry for Will, who was perpetually confused and hurt. Erin was a more complex character - I believed her but then also became annoyed by her as well. Pauline, Will's mother, was a piece of work and I disliked her intensely. Maggie...well, I absolutely hated Maggie. Quite frankly, someone who quite clearly has never gotten over something that happened over 20 years ago should not be in a position to talk through mental health with other people. Maggie was a truly awful character, who was willing to destroy anyone who got in her way and I just hated her so much.

That might seem all a generalisation, but if you read the story then you'll understand where I'm coming from. Maggie was a dangerous person, and she progressively became more unhinged.

Overall, I enjoyed this and it was quick read that had me zipping through it!

This was a fab read poolside on holiday on Santorini! It had me engrossed pretty quickly! I really wasn’t sure where we were going with this, but loved how the storyline unfolded.

Whilst it just seems to be about Erin & Will’s marital problems, it soon becomes clear there’s another deeper story - but who was involved and can Erin remember?

Well written and I loved the pacing of it.

I really liked the structure of this novel - you find out at the beginning that main character Erin has been in a hit and run and then travel back in time to find out how things got to that point, whilst also hearing from her family and friends in the present. This way of telling the story kept the pace up for me and kept me interested.

The characterisation was very good and the dialogue felt natural. The writing was descriptive enough for me to feel immersed in the story but not too wordy.

Overall it was a very good book and I enjoyed it. The only thing that stopped it from being a 5 star read for me was that there were a few too many coincidences and I had to suspend my disbelief just a little too much to fully get behind how everything turned out.

Wow what an incredible read. This book was touching and heartbreaking at the same time. Erin and Will are experiencing marital difficulties. Erin is feeling distant from her husband which only worsens after her beloved dog goes missing. In a bid to save their marriage they decide to see a marriage counsellor. When Erin begins to recall things she believes her husband has been doing to Maggie their counsellor the professional lines are blurred, as a link to Maggies past is uncovered.

As a counsellor I love to read books that include therapists. The therapeutic aspect to the book was really realistic. I really enjoyed reading Maggie’s turmoil at breaking those professional boundaries to find out the truth about her sister. I found this really heartbreaking as well as Erin’s struggles to piece together her memories from the past. While everyone around her thought she was going mad. A real thrilling read with a satisfying ending.

A slower burn thriller than usual from Heidi Perks but no less Interesting and exciting.

On reflection, having finished the book which I enjoyed immensely, the huge coincidence of the 2 protagonists actually meeting does appear so unlikely, that I am forced to lower my rating slightly.

Despite this one misgiving I can wholeheartedly recommend this book and I’d like to thank the publisher and NetGalley for letting me read this ARC.

I always love a Heidi Perks book and was pleased to be accepted for this advanced read as after reading the blurb, I was intrigued. The plot kept me guessing right until the very end and I don’t think I would have ever guessed the final twist! Loved the characters and I found myself unable to just side with one of them as I needed to know more about all of them. Would definitely recommend.

What an amazing book, I couldn’t put it down. The characters really graphic you and draw you into their lives. The plot twist at the ends I really didn’t see that coming. I can’t wait to get a physical copy of this book to keep forever. If you like a good story line with likeable characters and an amazing twist read The last resort

What a complicated web with do many strands going in different directions to finally come a conclusion! Excellent book that really draws you in to the characters

Well Heidi Perks just gets better and better….

Erin and Will are married with a young daughter. Erin is a stay at home mum whilst Will is a high school teacher (sidenote - can’t think of any schools that would still be in on 31st July 🙈) and their marriage is starting to show a strain, not helped by an interfering mother in law. Making a decision to get some help, they begin to attend couples’ counselling with Maggie Day, an experienced councillor following a highly traumatic experience as a teenager. But just what are the problems between the couple and why are they telling different stories? And just why is Maggie so interested in what Erin has to say? And how did Erin come to be hospitalised as the victim of an horrific hit and run?

This book kept me guessing. I was drawn into the story and how it unfolded, in different timelines as the different plot Ines were woven together cleverly. A great read that made me think.

Thank you NetGalley for allowing me to read and review.

Heidi Perks’ best yet.
I was instantly hooked and I raced through this book I was beyond eager to find out who was guilty and how all the strands pulled together.
I didn’t like Will as a character, but liked Erin and Maggie.
With thanks to Netgalley and the publishers for the opportunity to read this book. Five stars all around ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

This book totally had me hooked! Can't wait to get my hands on more stuff from this author. Shoutout to NetGalley for hooking me up with the ARC!

Seriously, I couldn't put it down – raced through it, dying to uncover the big finale. The author's got mad skills, keeping that suspense going strong till the last chapter. The story drops these little hints that make you second-guess everything each character does and how they're all connected. But man, it all comes crashing together in this mind-blowing ending, a twist you'd never even guess.

And let's talk about those characters – they were the bomb! Each telling their side of things, which made the read so damn smooth. I'm totally throwing my stamp of approval on this mind-bending psychological thriller. The different perspectives were like expertly woven into this killer story. Trust me, you gotta get on this book! 📚🔥

#TheLastResort #NetGalley
Awesome.
When Erin and Will start having couples therapy, they hope it will fix the rift that has appeared out of nowhere in their marriage. But their therapist Maggie can't work out whose version of the truth she can trust. Then Erin is brought into hospital in a critical condition following a hit-and-run accident. Now everyone is desperate to unravel the truth. Because if this isn't an accident, then someone close to Erin must be responsible. Erin and Will have a great marriage a wonderful daughter that is till Valetines day, no be didn't forget. Set in beautiful Dorset.
Something clicks snaps in Erin and suddenly it's not so great, along comes Maggie or rather they do along to her for marriage counselling. Things get worse o and 6 months later Erin is in hospital having been run over in the middle of the night far from her home.
I loved it so much.
Thanks to NetGalley and Random House UK Cornerstone for giving me an advance copy.

Erin and Will have a great marriage a wonderful daughter that is till Valetines day, no be didn't forget. Set in beautiful Dorset.

Something clicks snaps in Erin and suddenly it's not so great, along comes Maggie or rather they do along to her for marriage counselling. Things get worse o and 6 months later Erin is in hospital having been run over in the middle of the night far from her home.

This is a great thriller plenty of twists and turns you don't see coming. Erin best friend turns away and well can things get worse the answer is you have to read the thriller to find out I'm not going to spoil it for you.

The fact is set in Dorset my favourite county is added bonus for me but them is thriller is great no matter the setting there are some great characters some overbearing ones and the fact you have no idea who to trust just adds to the whole package and its a package I want to highly recommend. I loved it and hope you do even more.