Ruby Speechley delivers a gripping psychological thriller in The Uninvited Guest, a story filled with suspense, secrets, and shocking twists. The book revolves around Eliza, a woman on the cusp of happiness, whose life takes a dark turn when a stranger arrives at her door, setting off a series of events that threaten to unravel her carefully constructed world.

Speechley’s writing is immersive, pulling readers into Eliza’s life as the tension builds. The narrative weaves between past and present, revealing layers of betrayal and deceit, keeping readers guessing about the true intentions of the “uninvited guest.” The emotional depth of the characters adds to the story’s intensity, making it more than just a thriller—it’s also a poignant exploration of trust, fear, and resilience.

The pacing is excellent, with twists that feel both surprising and well-earned. Speechley masterfully maintains suspense until the final pages, delivering a conclusion that leaves readers questioning how well they truly know the people around them.

If you enjoy psychological thrillers with complex characters and unexpected turns, The Uninvited Guest is a must-read. It’s a chilling reminder that the past often has a way of catching up with us, no matter how deeply we try to bury it.

As with all of Ruby's books I've been fortunate to read, I flew through this one. They are very fast paced and keep you gripped.

There so many moments where I pointed at each of the characters thinking is it you and I love that it kept me guessing.
Definitely looking forward to my next Ruby read.
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A week away from their wedding Jamie and Megan are having their independent stag and hen do’s. When an uninvited guest shows up at Megan’s things go wrong. Megan has received threats so she is on edge to start with. The author did a great job unraveling the secrets at the right time. I was horrified at the way Megan’s “friends” treated her.u favorite part of the book was the dialogue between the characters.

This was such a great book from the start to the end. I loved the characters and the mystery and suspense. It had me on the edge of my seat and I wanted more when I was finished.

I received a copy of this book from Netgalley for my honest opinion.

A fast paced twisty thriller that is very entertaining. The plot unfolds quickly and is very entertaining, the characters are a little one dimensional but entertaining enough. I did want to shake megan a few times for being so dense!

Awesome book!! Great author! Will be looking for more!!!!!!!!!!! Excellent!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I got this book as an early release through NetGalley! I had never read anything from this author before, but I can’t wait to get my hands on more of her books because this was amazing!

I normally listen to my NetGalley books in the car and at the gym, but this book was so good I had to read it as soon as it got good! I couldn’t stop reading once I got about half way through! This book had a little bit of everything, but I never saw the end coming!

Look for this book to hit the shelves Feb. 10th, 2025

It was very fast paced but wasn’t really a triller to me. It was pretty hilarious so I’d probably call it a comedy mystery? I very much enjoyed the book I just wouldn’t consider it a psychological thriller because the main character was way too stupid.

Such a good read. Keeps you on your toes the whole time!! I could not put this book down!!! Can’t wait to read more by this author !!

This was definitely a fast-paced so-called psychological thriller. In all honesty, I thought the entire thing was humorous and rather than psychological I felt it was more satire. Had I been expecting Satire this would have been a 5-star read.

The entire thing was unbelievable, I never felt that it was suspenseful and guessed each thing as it happened. I didn't really like any of the characters I felt they were all FAKE. I think it is because I really hated the MC (Megan) She was gullible and not really likeable. If I would have been Danielle, or Sarah at the hen party I would have probably punched her myself. She was an entitled "witch". I think if I would have liked her a little more and this would not have been deemed a psychological thriller I would have liked it a lot more.

Thank you Netgalley and Boldwood Books for an advanced readers copy of this book!

Twists, turns, and so, so much suspense. This is my first read from Ruby Speechley and I must say that I am already craving more! Must-read!

The book started out interesting, however very unbelievable. Far fetched how easy it was for everyone to manipulate Megan. I would have given this book a higher rating because it did hold my attention, until the end. Unfortunately, I cannot recommend this book.

So, this book def held my attention and I liked it, but I find it hard to believe ANYONE that just that DUMB! These grandparents have to be the worst babysitters in the world. Megan is extremely gullible and kind of stupid to believe Beth and everything everyone else tells her. Why would you keep people around after they basically assault you and put it on social media? I love her books, but it is soooo far fetched! What are the odds that this one person would find all the psycho people in the world that wanted to get to her; people with no connections to each other? And the ending....ruined the book for me. I dropped my rating just by the last couple of chapters.

I was dizzy with the twists and turns in this book, to the point I wasn’t sure I cared who Brooke really was or what her intentions towards Megan and Jamie were right up until the end, when the truth was more shocking and interesting than I imagined!

Megan and her friends are very unlikeable and Megan is pretty thick at times but this is well worth reading!! It’s a chavvy Dallas meets Dynasty type story with scandals all round, totally worth it!

A twisty tale about love, obsession and revenge. Megan and Jamie are about to be married but things start to go wrong at the hen party. As the story unfolds, it seems the past cannot be forgotten.

The Uninvited Guest by Ruby Speechley is a suspenseful read! Megan is finally marrying her partner even if they have a few problems. She has secrets though and during her hen (bachelorette) party, her boyfriend's cousin shows up uninvited. Megan and her friends are welcoming to this woman but mischief begins to ensure. Is cousin Beth a new friend connection or the bringer of trouble into Megan's life? Will she prove to be an ally in keeping Megan's secrets or exposing them for all of her family and friends to see?

I really liked the characters, the setting, the trouble-making, and craziness in this book!

Anything by Ruby Speechley is an auto read for me. I have really enjoyed everything I have read of hers so far. This one started out a little off for me but then halfway through it picked up with twist after twist.

The book is not for me. The main character is absolutely unbearable, someone is very simple minded and having to read every single thought that crosses her mind is extremely painful. I could not pass 5%. Also the book (or the main character) tends to focus on details and things that add nothing to the story.

If the main character lacks intelligence and it is intentional, can we at least read it from the third point of view so we can skip her insane inner chatter?

Nevertheless, I will try to read other books to see if I like their characters better. The author seems promising for a fast type of thriller. Thanks to Netgalley for a free copy in exchange of an honest review.

This is a fast paced thriller, with so many twists and turns, i was dizzy! That being said, the character of Megan irritated me, she was so guillible! I did enjoy it on the whole though.

This is the first book I have read by this author, and I was not dissapointed!

Overall was a well-written book, with a good storyline and interesting characters. The twists definitely kept the reader guessing, with each page changing the feeling as to who the antagonist was.

Would recommend if you enjoy a twisty mystery-thriller, with fast paced chapters to keep you engaged!