Three stars. Don’t get me Wrong, the last 30% of this book was 10 out of 10, However, I feel the beginning drag on quite a bit. Chloe really got on my nerves with how naive she was about the whole situation and how she constantly said about not knowing Her husband, even though she’d only known him two months. I believe the beginning bit could’ve been shortened quite a lot as there was probably some unnecessary details given that we didn’t actually need to the main storyline.

The ending was somewhat predictable, but it was still good nonetheless. I listen to this via audiobook and the narrator really added depth to the story. I don’t think I would’ve enjoyed this as much as I have if I Would have read it. I did enjoy the slight plot twist in it all And would probably read this author if it was an audiobook. I can’t comment on the writing style as such As I didn’t read the novel only listened to it. It took me a few days to complete as it was slightly longer than the average thriller book.

Thank you to NetGalley for the audible arc! I really enjoyed this audio book. It was addictive from the beginning and had me guessing the whole time!
Chloe, a physical therapist meets Dan who is the son of one of her patients. It was love at first sight, and they get married a few months after meeting.
Things take a turn for the worse on the honeymoon, though. Dan jokingly says he would like them to stay there forever. You'll have to read to find out his reasons. :)

Publication date is June 14, 2o24.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC.
Really great audiobook that I got through in one day. What a creepy plot. I can’t imagine going on my honeymoon and finding my new husband has changed all the plans. And the getting there and being told I’m going to live there.
So many bizarre twists and turns, especially once you get past the halfway point.
So much I was not expecting. Kept me interested. Good writing and narration!

Chloe and Dan are newlyweds after only knowing each other for a couple of months. On honeymoon, they jet set to the Maldives, but wait, Dan has changed their plans and they’re now on the way to a very non honeymoon location.

Obviously, Chloe is upset that Dan has completely changed their booking without her knowledge nor input and so begins her journey into discovering if Dan is who she really thought he was.

He says he is just trying to protect her and keep her safe. Safe from what or whom? Her phone goes missing, her privacy no longer her own, and he insists that she go nowhere without him. What is her loving husband up to? He is not the same person from just days ago!

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My thoughts:

WOW! This was one INTENSE ride of a book! I felt like I was on top of a skyscraper, walking across a tightrope!

If I hadn’t had to work, I would have listened to this in one spell! It’s that GRIPPING! I just could NOT figure out what the heck was going on! Was the new husband crazy psycho or were his concerns legitimate? I could not understand why he just wouldn’t tell her WHAT the danger was! Grrrr! It was hella frustrating! But, I absolutely LOVED the ride!

Readers, if you like edge-of-your-seat suspense and authors like Lisa Jewel and BA Paris, you’re gonna like this one!! I promise🤞🏻

I requested this as the cover and title was appealing! The plot was interesting but a bit too long and I found myself guessing what will happen half way in, the narrator did a good job and overall it was ok but nothing outstanding but worth a listen to if you like easy thrillers. Thank you to netgalley and the publisher for the audio arc.

The Honeymoon was fast paced and addictive. I listened to it in a day. Girl meets boy, falls in love, and married in a blink. On the way to the honeymoon spot girl notices odd things... and the odd/ interesting continues thru to the end.

3.5⭐️⭐️⭐️



✨ psychological thriller
✨ controlling husband 🚩
✨ slow paced



✨Chloe has a dream wedding, dream honeymoon and a dream life . First few chapters of the story shows how controlling Dan is. Changing the plans from the honeymoon without her knowing and making her feel guilty. 🚩 This may trigger some of the readers if you had a narcissist partner . So be warned 🚩

🚩 The writing style was okay. I think she made a good point of the story around the first few chapters but it just dragging the unnecessary stories. Unfortunately , the story was not for me.


✨ Thankyou bookouture for the opportunity to read this arc for a honest review.


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The beginning of this book had promise. Seemed like it took too long to get to what was going on, and parts of it just were like it didn't fit with the story line. Sorry not one of my best reads. Though i did finish it only a 3 star from me.

Thank you to the author and published for a copy of this audible book.

I enjoyed this domestic noir/ mystery. It has more plot twists and turns than a fairground waltzer which kept it at a good pace. However the plot was a bit predictable in places and the feminist in me found myself frustrated with the main character for putting up with it all!!

“I’m your husband, Chloe. We’re a partnership now and we do what’s best for us as a couple. Staying here is going to be the best option.”

Chloe had the dream wedding. Dan is her perfect man. They haven’t known each other for long, but as she walked down the aisle and saw him standing by the altar, tears glistening in his eyes, she knew this was forever. Later, as they relax on a beautiful island, settling into their new married life together, they congratulate themselves on their lovely wedding day, and Dan jokes that he’d like them to stay there forever. But as the honeymoon goes on, he becomes increasingly adamant. They shouldn’t leave. In fact, he won’t let her…

“The Honeymoon” is an utterly gripping psychological thriller that keeps you guessing. Rona Halsall weaves a tale of paranoia, twists, and suspense. While the plot isn’t as wild and crazy as some thrillers, the writing is solid, and the setting adds to the tension. If you enjoy psychological suspense with unexpected turns, this book is worth a read.

Without giving too much away I found this to be a fast paced, absorbing and compelling read. The story flowed really well, there were lots of plot twists to keep my attention. The further I read with this book, the better it got and I enjoyed it more.

The Honeymoon took a while to get into, but had a great ending. I love a plot where the guy tries to pull one over on the girl and she comes back tenfold at him! As I said, it took a while to get into but in the end definitely delivered and was worth the read. Great vacation or beach read for the summer.. Also reinforcing that you need to be careful who you date/marry and their motives!

Thank you NetGalley and to the publisher for a free copy of this audiobook in exchange for a fair and honest review.
I DNF this book because it was giving me a headache. The narrator was difficult to understand and the characters were just strange. So much of this story was backstory that didn’t make sense and the decisions our main character makes are ridiculous. The description sounded interesting but unfortunately it was just nerve wracking.

While I appreciate the story telling, this book was not for me. I was bored through out most of the book, and the story felt very redundant.

Thank you to NetGalley for the audible arc! I enjoyed this audio book. I think the narrator did a great job. My biggest complaint about this book is that it is unbelievable to me and it makes the main character appear to be a stupid woman. She did redeem herself in the end which I did appreciate. There are lots of good twists and turns in this book and I don't think I predicted anything correctly. Book is currently available!

This book was *fine*. I went in with expectations based on the blurb, and got exactly what I expected: in a world full of woman-and-husband-with-secrets books, this is indeed one of them. The protagonist was rather naive, and every time she started to redeem herself, we took two steps back, leaving me struggling to root for her. The story was full of tropes and plot holes, but the twists did pleasantly surprise me a few times.

Overall, I mostly enjoyed this book, but it’s not something I’d pick up again, but I think it would make a fine beach/summer holiday read for fans of sketchy-marriage-based thrillers. I do appreciate Netgalley and Bookouture Audio sending me this audiobook for early review.

3.5 stars - a quick thriller that had me rooting for the FMC but also super angry with her!
Perfect read for the summer!
The ending was *chefs kiss*!

Chloe is a physical therapist and meets Dan, the son of one of her patients. Sparks fly and they marry 2 months later.
Things take a turn for the worse on the honeymoon. That’s when this book took a turn for the worse for me also 🤣
I found Chloe to be very naive and Dan was a walking red flag. I didn’t find the characters likeable at all.
It was an easy read but extremely SLOW paced.
It did have a measure of suspense until
half way through then it got ridiculous. I didn’t hate it but I didn’t love it.
I do appreciate receiving a copy of this read from the publisher and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

The Honeymoon by Rona Halsall takes readers/listeners on a ride they never would have thought possible! I was certain of *many* things but was so very wrong. I thoroughly enjoyed this, even though I screamed at Chloe a few times.

I found the sleepwalking confession unrealistic and convenient. This, and the narration, is why I deducted a star.

Naomi Frederick speaks too slowly and has very little range. I had her at 1.25% and it was still too slow.

Thank you to Bookouture Audio for providing me with an ALC.

This was an ok thriller! Nothing to write home about unfortunately. The premise intrigued me but I feel like the back and forth caused it to fall flat.

Did Chloe believe Dan or didn’t she? Was he telling the truth? Or wasn’t he? It felt like mental gymnastics. It didn’t appeal to me.

The narrator was good, I did have to listen at 2x the speed as it was definitely a slower paced read.

There were definitely some twists! None that were crazy surprising, but twisty enough.

All in all, it was as ok!