Wow! What a read!

Think Below Deck meets Death on the Nile.

Lola has arrived on Keepers Island as she has fled her old life in Hong Kong... but what is she running from?

She soon finds out that this remote Caribbean island is not the paradise she once hoped when she finds a body washed up on the beach. Was it just an accident or a murder that someone on the island is guilty of committing?

Follow Lola as she attempts to uncover the mystery behind the death and learns who she can and can't trust.

I struggled at the beginning of this book to remember all of the many characters and where they fit into the story but about 45% of the way through I was hooked! I couldn't put it down, full of twists, making you second guess everyone on the island... The saying, 'trouble in paradise' comes to mind.

This was fantastic and a book I would love to read again for the first time.

Lola is running from a situation and her friend Mox tells her she will be safe at his new resort in paradise. Safe to say that didn’t last long.

I admit this book is a little hectic, a bit silly and sometimes leaves questions unanswered but those things actually added to how fun it was, while also managing to be sinister, upsetting and thrilling.

I adored this and it would suit anyone who wants to read something fun and clever. It was a beautiful palette cleanser after some very dark thrillers.

I received this book as an Arc from netgalley in return for an honest review, which this is.

The Getaway, Nicola Martin
3/5⭐️
352📖

Thank you to Bloomsbury and NetGalley for allowing me to read this ARC. Follow Lola after she quickly leaves Hong Kong to start a new life on Keeper Island. But of course, this new life isn’t as peaceful as she’d thought it would be. I was I totally drawn in by the cover, it was very eye catching. I enjoyed this book a lot! You’re lead into the first part of the book wondering why she left Hong Kong, did she commit a crime, is she trying to escape from someone? And then you end up deep in the secrets and twists of the beautiful Keeper Island. There are so many twists in the book, a few I didn’t expect and it definitely kept me gripped! I’d recommend this for sure. A few T/W of murder, abuse, suicide mention and drugs.

A good who dunnit that I enjoyed for the most part. Lots of did-they-or-didn’t they moments.
I did find it a bit boring in the middle

A mystery set on a private luxury Caribbean island featuring a large cast of characters. I liked the setting but the characters were not well written. A light beach read. Thanks to netgalley and the publisher for the arc.

The cover and blurb really drew me in initially but when I was reading I found it hard to keep focused especially when new characters were introduced.

A novel that is perfect for a holiday getaway just hope your getaway isn't as scandalous and sinster as Lola's. Okay read but nothing groundbreaking it is very much a fluff piece for the beach. Drags on a bit with a poor plot but it's pure escapism although parts are bit dark there is elements of humour and satire. None of the characters are really likeable and they lack any proper characterisation. I wouldn't hurry to read anything from this author again. Not enough for me

I raced through this book in one sitting. Excellent plot line and delivery. I may have whiplash from the never-ending twists and turns. Read this in one day. I could not put it down. Highly recommend!

Love the cover of the book!
Lola is on her way to an island resort escaping a situation in her previous job which didn't end well..
The job on the island gives Lola the perfect hiding place amongst the super rich guests she has to accommodate.
It is Mike, the resorts manager, who secured Lola the position as they know each other, but when Mike dies shortly after
Lola's focus becomes staying alive!
Good read, great for summer

Lola's last job didn't end well - since there was quite literally blood, sweat, and tears involved. So hiding out on an island resort for the super-wealthy seems to be a good way of keeping her head down.

The problem is, Lola's mentor Mike, who is her only link with the past, dies very soon after she arrives...A minor hitch, surely? Not!

Now, she has to navigate an unfamiliar environment, deal with entitled rich folk, and find a way of staying alive, which is going to involve quite the juggling act.

This was a fun read (with a few too many characters perhaps). But overall, quite enjoyable and with a dash of black humour, too. It gets 3.5 stars.

Unfortunately this book wasn't was I was expecting. Lots of characters to remember made it a little confusing and ultimately led to me having to mark as dnf.

The Getaway tells the story of Lola, who finds a job in Keeper Island in search of a fresh start.

Lola's past isn't exactly perfect, and she may or may not have messes up pretty badly in her old job. When her old mentor Mike gives her the opportunity to work for him on the Caribbean, shedoesn't think twice.

Things are going great for Lola!

Her new home is amazing, the Caribbean is like paradise and she's known Mike for years. What could possibly go wrong?

Well, Mike's now dead... oops!!!

This is the first novel I read by this author -I devoured it!!

The setting was fantastic, the characters were well-written and that last chapter was hef's kiss

I liked The Getaway so much, I googled Nicola Martin and found her blog. Love her dedication to writing and am so happy for her she can write full-time now. I'll be reading Dead Ringer next, and now I can't wait to read her next novel!!

the book starts with an air of mystery as lola arrives in the caribbean and mentions death and the feeling of blood on her hands…. then her friend is found dead on the beach…

when lola continues her new job she can’t help but think people are hiding stuff from her. is it paranoia or is her intuition correct?

even though the book is set in a beautiful, sunny setting. the place has more secrets and darkness that you’d think.

this book is full of page turning moments yet has a sense of wittiness about it. i love the relationships between all the staff members, they really enrich the book.

every character will have you questioning if they are telling the truth …. you feel you can trust no one.

this book is perfect for any time of the year as it’s set in a tropical environment but there’s mentions of a drug deal cover up, murder and lots of other twisted things…

i thoroughly enjoyed this and i would definitely pick up another book by nicola martin.

I really wanted to like this book but it just didn’t hold my attention. It started off good, then the guy died and it went downhill for me. Couldn’t finish it.