You: My handsome husband, Tom. You've given me everything, our beautiful son and our perfect new seaside home. I want to trust you, but I know you haven't been honest about why you really wanted to move here. I haven't been honest with you either.

Me: I make a secret promise as Tom kisses me and pours me a glass of ice-cold wine to toast the first night in our dream house. I'm going to forget about his past. For the sake of our son, I'll keep this family together, no matter what.

Her: Chloe is the only friend I've made since the move. I love our long lunched, even though she asks prying questions about my marriage. Tom hates me spending time with her, but I ignore his warning to stay away. I've seen the way he looks at her. It's better to keep your enemies close.

You may think you know what's going on in my marriage. Only three things are true: Someone is a liar. Someone is in danger. Someone is a killer.

In some parts, I was sitting on the edge of my seat while reading this fast-paced and twisted read. It also gave me chills as I was trying to guess what was going to happen next. Rachel and Tom moved to Cornwall to the dream home Tom had built, but against Rachel's wishes, Tom had installed a pool in the garden despite Rachel being afraid of water. The tension builds throughout this thrilling read. The characters were well-developed, it was descriptively written, and it was brought to an adequate ending.

Published 3rd June.

I would like to thank #NetGalley #Bookouture and the author #SueWatson for my ARC of #YouMeHer in exchange for an honest review.

Rachel, Tom, and their young son move into their dream house and try to make a fresh start. Though one woman named Chloe immediately extends an offer of friendship, Tom warns Rachel that she is not to be trusted. Despite his warning, Rachel and Chloe quickly become close. The more time Rachel spends with her new friend, the more concerning her behavior begins to seem. And when odd things start happening around their house at night, Rachel wonders if they should ever have moved in at all.

This was such a fun read. I was invested from page one, and even when the characters made choices I didn’t agree with, they were sympathetic and realistic as people. The writing was smart, with enough hints and misdirection to keep you reading, while rewarding you for paying attention. I guessed some of the reveals, but others caught me completely by surprise, and there was a very satisfying balance where I didn’t feel it was too obvious nor too muddled. It was the kind of story that makes you think back to the beginning of the book and clearly see the hints leading up to the final outcome.

This book was a masterclass in subversion, and I suspect that even seasoned readers may be surprised by the turns this story takes. The reveals are paced in a way that allows very few lulls in the plot, with the end tying up the story threads in a believable and satisfying way. The characters, setting, and atmosphere all work together to create a tension so palpable that I once caught myself looking out my own windows to check for suspicious figures while reading this. This is a creepy thriller that I would recommend to fans of suburban horror, twisty plot lines, and fast-paced reads. Many thanks to NetGalley and Bookouture for this ARC. This is my honest review.

5/5 A suburban nightmare.

this was so good! i definitely didn’t predict this ending. i thought about it but after words i thought no way this is the way it was going! i highly recommend this book. i do have questions - i would love to know what happens next !

This book gave me a Freida McFadden feel and I loved it! Tom and Rachel along with their son move into a new, very expensive home by the water, but Rachel has trauma from the past making water her biggest fear. Rachel’s father left her all his inheritance money, and didn’t trust Tom, but why? When Rachel makes a new friend, Tom warns her she is dangerous, but she doesn’t listen and continues the friendship, finding out firsthand just how dangerous Chloe can be. But there’s something else going on too. Maybe it wasn’t Chloe? I thought I had this book figured out multiple times but the ending threw in twists I never saw coming. I really enjoyed this book!

You, Me, Her by Sue Watson is a real rollercoaster of a read. The main character, Rachel, has a serious fear of water due to a past trauma. The idea of living in a house overlooking the sea terrifies her. But when Rachel inherits money from her father, her husband Tom convinces her to leave their tiny apartment in Manchester and buy a house on the beautiful Cornish Coast. While Tom handles the renovations, Rachel and their four-year-old son Sam stay back in Manchester.

As the story goes on, there are plenty of twists and turns. Despite all the suspense, I wasn't too surprised by the big reveal—I figured it out pretty early on. Rachel can be quite frustrating and gullible at times, which made it hard for me to really like her. Actually, none of the characters were particularly likeable, so I didn't feel a strong connection to any of them.

The ending left me with mixed feelings. I do enjoy a good cliffhanger, but I also wish there was a bit more depth to the conclusion.

Overall, You, Me, Her isn't a life-changing book, but it's definitely entertaining and keeps you hooked. It's a good read if you're looking for something suspenseful to pass the time.

Thanks to Bookouture, Sue Watson, and NetGalley for the ARC in exchange for my review. The book is set to be released on June 3, 2024.

You Me Her is another absolutely unputdownable psychological thriller by one of my favourite authors of this genre. When a book captivates me right from the very beginning it makes my heart sing . And this book most certainly done that . As soon as I had finished the first few chapters I just knew I was in for a roller coaster of a ride ride with this read . Packed full of deception and lies . I was positive I knew what was going to happen and had the guilty person sussed out about half way through the book but wow was I off track . For me the sign of a really good book is one when I don’t want to lift my head from my kindle as I’m so engrossed and this book certainly was one of those reads . A well deserved 5⭐️ read for me .

I give this book by Sue Watson he whole 5 stars! You will not regret reading this one! I could not put it down!

Always loved Sue's books and this one certainly didn't disappoint. A rollercoaster of a book which certainly had a huge twist at the end. Believable, relatable characters which had you forever changing opinions as to how you judged them.

Tom can't wait for Rachel and their son to join them in Cornwall where he has been renovating a house with money left to Rachel by her father. However there is always a slightly bad taste for Tom around this as he is very aware that Rachel's father did not fully trust him.

The sudden appearance of Chloe, the state agent, in their house begins to unravel a cacophony of mixed feelings. Rachel is desperate to make a friend and forms a bond with her, whilst Tom is urging her to cut ties as she is not to be trusted.

Who is to be believed and who is telling lies.

Highly recommend this book.

Rachel and her husband, Tom, have used Rachel‘s inheritance to create their dream home. Finally finished, Rachel and her son, Sam, finally go to join Tom in their new home.

From the first night, the family is back together, something is not right. Chloe, who works at the estate agents office, lets herself into the house. She acts very comfortable and familiar with Tom. Is there more to their relationship than meets the eye?

This book is extremely predictable down to the last twist; however, I still enjoyed it. Throughout the book, you feel extremely unsettled waiting for the next shoe to drop on Rachel. You know how it’s going to end up, but you can’t look away. The chapters are short, and they all end on a cliffhanger making you want to read just one more, just one more.

Thank you to NetGalley and Bookouture for the ARC.

*3.5 stars*

Here are some of the things to consider about Rachel and Tom’s marriage - There are three people involved.
Someone is a liar - Someone is in danger - Someone is a killer.

Rachel is haunted by a past trauma which means she has a terrible fear of water, and the very thought of living in a house overlooking the sea simply fills her with dread.
However, following an inheritance from her father, Rachel’s husband Tom persuades her to leave their tiny apartment and home town of Manchester, and purchase a house on the beautiful Cornish Coast. Rachel and four year old Sam stay in their apartment while Tom oversees renovations on their new home.

Rachel is still frightened about living so close to the ocean but Tom is certain that it will be a wonderful life for Sam and that Rachel will come to love it too. Wrong!

For Rachel, all manner of madness, mayhem and murder will follow, but with some very strange characters and a twisty storyline, who should she believe? My answer - trust no one!

Oh my! I constantly wanted to shout “Open your eyes Rachel for goodness sake”!

Though there was much use of smoke and mirrors, sadly for me I worked out who was the perpetrator of all this madness. I say sadly, because I like to be surprised by the reveal, there’s nothing better for me than thinking I never saw that coming! That said, I still enjoyed the journey.

Sue Watson is a favourite of mine. This deliciously twisty story kept me up late at night, desperate to know the outcome. A definite 5 stars.
Blindingly excellent ... This book should come with a disclaimer as once you start reading you aren’t going to want to walk away.

Thank you to Bookouture and NetGalley for letting me review an arc of this book. This story leaves you wondering if you can trust anyone! I was able to guess the ending, but it still kept me up at night reading to see if I was right! I had a soft spot for Chloe and her need to feel loved and accepted. I could definitely relate to the main character Rachel, because I tend to obsess over things and have anxiety. There was plenty of suspense, excitement, and plot twists. Keep your friends close and “Her” closer. This was the first book I have read by Sue Watson, and the writing style was different than what I am used to (not in a bad way). I would definitely read more of her books!

Give me a second to pick my jaw up off the floor because wow this book had me on the edge of my seat the entire time.

The initial romance feels so genuine and real and set up the plot so well! I feel like with some thrillers, they jump straight into the action without giving the romance a second to brew and the reader a minute to attach to the characters so I was a big fan of that. Their romance didn't feel shallow, I really felt like I was watching a couple who had been together for a while with kids and a lifetime of memories together.

The only critique of the beginning is that it felt like the white wine reference was overused. White wine was mentioned in the prologue and then mentioned again in the beginning of chapter one and it just felt like it had been copied and pasted...but that's just my opinion!

I can't fault the pacing on this book because it was excellent. I was constantly trying to predict what would happen next and it all felt like it moved at a good speed. There's a scene with Chloe and the FMC where I felt like Tom had left the scene for an unrealistic amount of time and that it was unlikely that much dialogue could've happened.

The character development was also top notch, I loved the FMC's backstory and Sam's language/character felt super realistic for a young kid so I loved that this book paid such attention to detail even down to the dialogue you'd only hear from a young boy. Sam was such an interesting role in cracking the code her but it was done in such a creative & refreshing way.

This is truly a psychological thriller from the mind of Sue Watson. A woman moves into her new house, upgraded and decorated by her husband several months before her arrival. While she and her son settle in, she begins to wonder about some of her husband’s motives. She is quickly befriended by a local with a history of being a gossip. While her husband tells her to stay away from this “crazy” woman, she chooses her own way.

This book had a terrifying stalking topic that really embraced all of the emotions and fears associated with being stalked. The paranoia, second guessing and doubt are all physically tangible while reading each chapter. I found this story to be enjoyable and would recommend to others.

Thank you NetGalley and Bookouture for the ARC!

If I had the option to give 3.5 stars I would.

This book started off really slow. I found the build up to be pretty repetitive but around the 50% mark, it got really good. I was so invested at this stage. However, when reaching the main climax of the story, I did find it slightly predictable.

That being said, overall I enjoyed it. Would I rush to recommend it to others? Probably not. But did I enjoy it? Yes. It’s a good length and well written.

Rachel inherited a lot of money when her father passed away. Her husband has used the money to buy a new house and is finishing the renovations.

When Rachel gets there she befriends the quirky Chloe who starts stalking Rachel and claiming to have had an affair with Tom, her husband.

But someone is out to destroy Rachel and take over her life - is it really Chloe??

So good. Totally kept me turning the pages! I really enjoy all the books by Sue Watson.

RECOMMEND

Thank you #NetGalley for the complimentary copy of #YouMeHer in exchange for an honest review

I’ve read several Sue Watson books….and this one is just as good as the others. A husband and wife, a crazy new friend, a friend from the past, and lots of twists. This book definitely kept me guessing. I just knew there had to be yet another twist at the very end that I wouldn’t see coming…and yes, there was. I’d recommend this book to others.

Tom has been responsible for the renovation of their new home in Cornwall but Rachel is shocked and confused when she discovers he's installed a large swimming pool in the garden, He knows she's afraid of water (but why?) And why doesn't he want her being friends with Chloe? This entertaining read sees each chapter end with a cliff hanger of sorts that almost compels you to keep turning the pages. it's nicely twisty, Thanks to Netgalley for the ARC. No spoilers from me.

Stayed up late just to finish this book. When Rachel's dad dies and leaves her a nice sum of money they buy a large house and move there. Tom has the job of doing the house up whilst Rachel looks after their 4 year old son and sees about selling their own house.
The house is now ready and and move in. She soon makes friends with a younger girl called Chloe but her husband isn't vary happy and tries to warn her of being friends with her.
The house would be lovely apart from Tom haaving discovered a large swimming pool in the garden and has spent a lot of her dwindling money on doing it up. He knows she is terrified of water due to something in her past.
She soon regreta moving there. Someone is trying to scare her and begins to question if Chloe is a good friend to have after all.
Loved this book from start to finish. So many twists to it.

When dreams become nightmares! I could not put this book down - compelling and chilling. Twisty and terrifying. A perfect book to take on holiday.