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Thank you Bonnie Traymore and NetGalley for an ARC of this book!
If you are a fan of Gone Girl, you will really like this book.
In this story we are following our FMC Morgan Murphy who thinks her husband Kyle is having an affair since he has been acting distant and detached. To help fix things, she decides they go on a spicy, romantic getaway. However, Kyle disappears.
I am a domestic thriller girlie through and through. I loved the overall plot of this story and the twists did surprise me. However,. I feel like it could've flowed better.
If you are new to thrillers I still recommend this book.
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This book has mixed reviews but personally I enjoyed reading it. Great story line. The characters were good. Overall I enjoyed it was an easy read. I look forward to reading more books from this author.
A perfect popcorn thriller! I didn’t love any of the characters but I was so intrigued to see where this book led. Kept me reading past my bedtime!
The story started off fast paced, but towards the end it felt rushed. It was a good story, definitely not a "spicy" thriller though.
This was a quick and fast paced read, though I didn’t think the story itself matched the synopsis. The story centers on Morgan, whose husband disappears- she has to figure out what is going on while also avoiding suspicion around her own involvement. You also get some chapters from the POV of Tara, a reporter who is trying to get a big scoop. There isn’t really much about a getaway other than the first few pages of the book, and there isn’t anything “spicy” at all.
The book is short and is a quick read, but it definitely bordered on unrealistic. While Morgan was quite a sleuth, her interactions with potential criminal masterminds, not to mention other characters, didn’t ring true. That being said, it was still kind of fun to read. I liked the Tara storyline, and I liked the way that it ended ;though again, had to suspend my disbelief).
Overall, I was a little confused as to what I read versus what I thought I would be reading, but thought it was a decent story as long as you don’t mind it being a little fantastical. Thanks to NetGalley for providing me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
A Little Getaway by Bonnie Traymore is described as ‘A little getaway that takes a deadly turn’ and ‘a spicy suspense thriller'…where was the getaway part of this little getaway book? Does the author mean the brief mention of the beach resort? Where was the spice? Was it the handful of lines that were so horrifically cringeworthy that they held no ounce of believability?
Unfortunately this was just so bad, so so bad. Maybe if it was marketed as it actually was, I wouldn’t be so frustrated by it. The book is told in first person with multiple POV’s - we hear from Morgan, the wife, and Tara, the reporter. The entire book is trying to figure out what happened. There is no description of location, weather, atmosphere, nothing vivid to transport you to the world where this ‘crazy’ mystery is going on. Amateur writing and predictable plot. The word bland comes to mind frequently. There was no twist? No suspense? At BEST I would say I had a very very faint, mild curiosity at perhaps two points in this book. I have given one star because the book at least had the decency to be short.
Thank you NetGalley and BooksGoSocial for my ARC in exchange for an honest review.
I enjoyed every minute of this book. The author did an amazing job with the characters and laying out the plot line. I think it was well written, and I would highly recommend it. I can't wait to read more from this author.
Thank you Net Galley ARC and Books go Social
Fast paced. Kind of unhinged. Maybe a little unbelievable. Had a pretty strong start, however the ending seemed a bit far fetched and weak. Still a pretty good thriller, totally recommended.
I was interested at first, but this book spiraled pretty quickly to the point I just lost interest and eventually DNFed.
I’ve read spicy books and I’ve read thrillers, and it felt like this one just straddled the line without achieving either. This is one persons opinion, and I’m new to the suspense/thriller world, so maybe it’s not for me, hence the 3 stars.
I would like to thank the author for allowing me to read & review via ARC. I enjoyed reading this and it kept me interested and anxious to see what happens next. I liked the writer's style & would love to read more by them.
Morgan Murphy has always longed for a romance for the ages. And she’s found it with husband Kyle Murphy—until their spicy marriage suddenly starts to cool off.
Is Kyle preoccupied and distant because of a problem with his development project? Or is it something worse? Could Kyle Murphy be...cheating? He’s hiding something, that’s for sure. And Morgan’s determined to find out what it is.
With the help of gal pal Carla Flores, Morgan tracks her husband’s movements, and the signs increasingly point to infidelity, the ultimate sin in Morgan’s book. When Kyle increases their life insurance and surprises her with a weekend getaway to get their mojo back, she goes on the offensive and hatches a plan to make him come clean about what’s been going on.
But before she can pull it off, Morgan’s attacked and nearly kidnapped, and Kyle vanishes from the resort without a trace. With no clue as to who took Kyle or why, she’s not sure who is the biggest the shady investor he owes money to, the police, or the guys she hired to teach Kyle a lesson. With the clock ticking, she needs to find out soon.
Loved it. I thought that it was an amazing read from start to finish. Will recommend to others.
“A Little Getaway” by Bonnie Traymore is a quick and easy read that offers some light entertainment, but unfortunately, it didn’t quite draw me in the way I had hoped. The pacing is fast, and the plot moves along smoothly, making it a good choice for a short escape. However, I found it hard to connect with the characters or feel deeply invested in the storyline. The suspense didn’t hit the high notes I expect from a thriller, and the twists, while present, didn’t have the same impact as other books in the genre. Overall, it’s an okay read if you’re looking for something light and uncomplicated, but it didn’t leave a lasting impression.
It was a good, standard thriller: fast-paced, had some twists, but I was expecting more - a final twist that didn’t come in the end.
I wasn’t fond of any of the characters but the epilogue was sweet.
Also: calling this book a ‘spicy suspense thriller’ is not accurate, there were no spicy scenes.
I know that this review seems harsh but all in all I don’t regret reading this book, I had a great time, I just wouldn’t read it again.
3.5 ⭐️ rounded down.
3.5 stars! ! What a unique story !! I was felt reeling over what just happened!! Hahaha the plot was very well done. The story was constantly moving and I was so much on the edge of my seat!
The characters were something else entirely. The two female leads were a little flat. Only focused on certain parts of themselves giving a 1 dimensional feel. I kept holding out for the characters to become hole but I have so many questions about who they are.
This was a fun, light read that kept me guessing until the end.
Morgan and Kyle Murphy have had a solid and spicy marriage, until recently. While taking a vacation to try and rekindle the magic, Kyle disappears and Morgan is launched into the media spotlight. During her own investigation, secrets about Kyle start to surface.
The plot dragged a bit at times, but definitely picks up in the last third of the story. I did expect a little more thriller/suspense action.
Thank you to Netgalley for this free advance copy in exchange for an honest review.
This was a fantastic book that should be hyped up more. I really enjoyed every second I spent reading it. Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the opportunity to read this ARC!
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for an advanced e-ARC in exchange for an honest review.
This story started out great. It was suspenseful and I enjoyed the mystery of it. However, putting "spicy" in the title was not necessary as it was not true. The story is really about secrets in a marriage and how they can tear a relationship apart, but how love can withstand and ensure a happy ending-ish.
I was genuinely intrigued to see how this one would end and it wasn't at all what I thought! Good read!
This book is like a holiday you never knew you needed—until it catapults you onto a wild rollercoaster ride that leaves you breathless!
From the very first chapter, I was captivated. Traymore’s writing is sharp and engaging, bringing to life a vibrant cast of characters, each harbouring secrets that would make even the most seasoned gossip columnist raise an eyebrow. Who doesn’t love a little intrigue? It’s like spending a weekend with your nosy relatives, but instead of family squabbles, you’re treated to a thrilling mix of mystery and suspense!
The pacing of the book strikes the perfect balance—fast enough to keep you flipping pages like a child on Christmas morning, yet slow enough at times to build delicious tension. There are moments where the story takes a breather, but don’t get too comfortable; just when you think you can relax, Traymore throws in another twist that will leave you gasping.
While I enjoyed the twists and turns, I must admit that the last quarter of the book was a bit of a letdown for me. It ventured into territory that felt a little too far-fetched and strained my suspension of disbelief.
Overall, A Little Getaway is an exhilarating read that’s ideal for fans of suspense and mystery. So grab your favourite drink, settle in, and get ready for a getaway you won’t soon forget!
Morgan and her husband Kyle have booked a romantic getaway to spice up their marriage when suddenly out of nowhere Kyle disappears and Morgan is attacked by an alleged kidnapper. The police quickly get involved to investigate the peculiar case. Where has Kyle gone? Or was he taken? Who attacked Morgan? Why did the couple need a getaway to spice up their seemingly perfect marriage? And why did the husband increase the couple's life insurances before their getaway trip? Throughout the story, Morgan herself and an investigative journalist Tara are trying to find answers to what is happening with their own personal motives in mind. Not everything is as it seems and not everyone is telling the truth.
This book has been marketed as a "spicy suspence thriller" but there is very little actual spice involved. I saw it more as a mystery thriller. We are trying to solve the myster of the missing husband. Despite the slightly misleading marketing, the suspence itself was entertaining and took many twists and turns. I enjoyed how fasted paced the story was and how one of the main characters, Morgan, was depicted as a bit of a unreliable narrator, keeping the reader guessing . It was also refreshing to follow the story from two different points of view. A few times I caught a specific expression used by different characters, where it felt a bit unnatural. Other than that I enjoyed the writing.
I would recommend this to anyone looking for a quick paced thriller that keeps you guessing the true motives behind it's characters.
I had a blast reading this book, featuring two captivating female leads. The pace is quick, and there's plenty of action to keep you on your toes. The cover claims it's a spicy suspense thriller, but I honestly didn't agree that it was. However, I really loved how the surprise twists ties everything together perfectly, making sure there are no loose ends left hanging.
If you’re in the mood for a gripping, fast-moving story, this one is definitely worth checking out. It delivers just the right amount of suspense to keep you engaged without dragging on. The characters are well-developed, and their journey is both entertaining and thrilling.
A big shoutout to BooksGoSocial for sending me an advance reader's copy through NetGalley