The Affair is the first book i've read from this author and i'm in love with her work. This book is a tale of betrayal and the lengths people will go to keep their secrets hidden. I've been hooked from the start and i kept turning the pages to see how it would end and how the intricate web of deceit would unravel. The twists and turns kept me guessing and i adored every second of it. It's a suspenseful thriller, character driven and i really recommend it.

This is a first time read for me by this author and after reading this, I would love to try more of her work. This is a gripping tale of friendship, betrayal, and the secrets people can go to great lengths to conceal. The story pulled me right in and kept me turning the pages as an intricate web of trust and deception was unraveled.
At first glance, Sorcha and Tina have a connection that seems heartfelt and transformative, offering hope for healing and solidarity. However, as the layers of their relationship are peeled back, it becomes evident that not everything is as it seems. I like that the story was presented in dual POV, allowing the reader to glimpse the perspectives of both women. With equal moments of heartfelt sincerity and a creeping sense of foreboding, it was difficult to discern who is truly trustworthy. The twists and turns kept me guessing and turning the pages, anxious to see what would happen next.
If you like suspenseful, character-driven thrillers, then this is one you definitely should try.
I received a complimentary copy from NetGalley and Boldwood Books and am voluntarily leaving my review.

This is a slow burn psychological thriller that kept me guessing right up to the very end, with a twist that did not disappoint.

This was a great book full of lies and secrets! I found the characters to be interesting and relatable. It was full of twists. I enjoyed the dual point of view.

I tried my hardest to enjoy this book more than I did… but it just didn’t happen. I found the overall narrative to be incredibly slow and tedious and even when the revelations started coming in the closing chapters, I did not get a sense of danger or tension.

This book follows Christina who had an affair with a married man. She has struggled with their separation and the novel details what happened in this relationship. To readers, it is clear that her lover was not the wonderful man that Christina thought he was and it takes a very long time for Christina to reach this conclusion herself. However, Christina joins a women’s empowerment group – the Soul Sisterhood – in a bid to come out of her shell again and be less of a recluse. And the leader of this group? None other than Sorcha – the woman who was married to Christina’s lover.

As the narrative develops, it is a case of whether Christina’s true identity is going to be discovered, versus a raw hunger to be accepted by this group of women. However, the threats that Christina starts to receive makes her question whether someone in the Soul Sisterhood knows who she really is. The paranoia that Christina feels intensifies her isolation and desperation to get close to the woman who was married to her lover – even at the risk of revealing who she is.

Whilst I enjoyed the contrast between the two women, I didn’t ever feel connected to them. Sorcha is presented as rather selfish and I didn’t believe she was genuine in her role within the Soul Sisterhood. On the other hand, I grew frustrated by Christina’s lurking around and the growing obsession with Sorcha’s family. This grows to the point of stalking and, even though she is receiving warnings to stay away, Christina is like a moth to a flame and cannot get enough of Sorcha’s life.

I think Christina becomes as addicted to Sorcha as she did to the affair. I liked how both women have secrets but I don’t think this was enough to fuel the narrative. It didn’t feel like a mysterious thriller but more of a domestic plodder and I struggled to really feel invested in Christina’s character. In my opinion, it felt like the narrative moved in circles and I was always reading in the hope of something shocking taking place.

Despite having read several of Allan’s novels, this definitely did not hit the mark for me and I was left feeling a bit deflated. If you haven’t read any of this author before, I would not recommend starting with this book because I don’t think it is the most interesting of plots.

With thanks to Boldwood books and NetGalley for providing me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

This was an intense read full of interesting and relatable characters that had me engaged from start to finish. I honestly couldn’t put it down and I’m so excited to read more from this author in the neat future.

This one kept me on the edge of the seat and turning the pages. I recommend for a good autumn vibes read!

I loved this book! Will definitely be reading more from this author. The story centres around a woman who is lost, lonely and feeling isolated. She ingratiates herself into a women’s group but there are far more connections between them than the reader realises. Great characters, great plot!

The Affair by Claire Allan was an excellent psychological thriller from start to finish. I just love Claire Allen’s style of writing Claire, this book was no different it was full of twists and turns with a great storyline which keeps guessing till the very end.

Does Sorcha have the perfect life... or is Sorcha the perfect liar?

I wonder?

Sorcha Hannon discovered her husband was having an affair and she thought her life was over!
But she was so wrong! Now, she’s risen from the ashes of their divorce, and now she’s determined to give something back and help other women who need support.

You go Girl!............

Christina, is shy and isolated and who has barely left her flat in the past year. Just like Sorcha, Christina knows what it feels like to be betrayed by the man you love.

But when Sorcha invites Christina into her life, and her home, she opens the door too much more than just friendship – and for these two women, nothing will be the same ever again.

Because one of them is hiding a dark secret! This is a secret they’ll do absolutely anything to keep hidden!

But we all know what happens to secrets..........They all have a way of floating to the surface!!!

I highly recommend this book. Excellent read.

To say this book had me hooked really would be an understatement.
In depth characters, and a gripping, twisting storyline... brilliant.

Claire Allen is one of my favourite writers. This book tells of Christina a quiet, shy woman who still loves the man who left her two years ago,. That man was married, and still is to a popular and beautiful influencer called Sorcha, Christina befriends Sorcha ( knowing she is the wife of the man she loves) and the rollercoaster ride begins. Sorcha does know exactly who Christina is, and it is from there that a thrilling story begins that will have you on the edge of your seat. One no to be missed.

Claire Allan’s The Affair is a fast-paced, unpredictable and jaw-dropping chiller that kept me reading all through the night.

Sorcha Hannon is the woman Christina would love to be. While Christina is an introvert who keeps other people at bay, Sorcha had all of her dirty laundry aired on social media and lived to tell the tale. The survivor of a devastating affair, Sorcha had found the healing and peace of mind that Christina desperately needs for herself. When the two become friends, Christina finally finds the port in a storm that had been missing from her life for so long. She has somebody who will listen to her and give her advice and a shoulder to cry on. Yet, little does Sorcha realise that Christina is not all that she seems…

Sorcha thought that Christina was a total stranger, but that is far from the truth. Christina knew everything about Sorcha before the two of them became friends. There wasn’t a single minute detail of Sorcha’s life that Christina did not know. But if Sorcha discovers the truth, Christina’s life wouldn’t be worth living. However, Sorcha is far from perfect herself – and she isn’t the only one in this friendship keeping a deadly secret…

Claire Allan is on superb form with her latest thriller, The Affair. A creepy, complex and compulsively readable tale about friendship, deception and the twisted bonds that connect people together, The Affair is a propulsive page-turner full of tension, foreboding and suspense readers will wants to devour in one breathless sitting.

This book is a slow burner, but you will still enjoy it. I love this authors writing style, she has a knack of keeping you interested from the very first page. Loved the ending.

I appreciated having the opportunity of reading Claire’s latest book. However, I found it hard to get into and I didn’t really like the character of Christina. The actual story was ok but rather slow and drawn out.

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Not that good.
Does she have the perfect life... or is she the perfect liar? Sorcha thought her life was over when she discovered her husband’s affair. But somehow, she’s risen from the ashes of their divorce, and now she’s determined to give something back and help other women who need support. Women like shy and isolated Tina, who has barely left her flat in the past year. Like Sorcha, Tina knows what it feels like to be betrayed by the man you love. But when Sorcha invites Tina into her life, and her home, she opens the door to much more than just friendship – and for these two women, nothing will be the same again. Because one of them is hiding a dark secret – a secret they’ll do absolutely anything to keep…
Thanks to NetGalley and Bole Books for giving me an advance copy.

This book was so gripping it was hard to put down. I found it addictive and compelling. The story was so tense and I loved it. My thanks to netgalley and the publishers for giving me the opportunity to read this book in return for an honest review.

My thanks to Boldwood Books and NetGalley for a copy of “ The Affair” for an honest review.

I’ve read, and enjoyed , several of Claire Allen’s previous books .I enjoyed this one , but it took me a little while to get into it., and I didn’t connect with it in the same way as her other work.
Still a good read but I wasn’t as impressed as her other books

A gripping story with a twist I didnt see coming. Loved it.
Thanks to Netgalley for the chance to read this ARC in return for an honest review

I have read a few Clare Allan novels and this one will be hard to forget. There were several twists throughout that had me second guessing everything we were told and who could be trusted and then that sent my head in a complete spin. This book is full on drama and deceit and I couldn’t read it fast enough. Highly recommend for psychological thriller lovers 5 stars

A slow burn psychological thriller but it keeps you hooked and guessing until the very last page. I found it hard to put down once I started it.