I enjoyed reading this novel as it played out as a guilty pleasure movie on cable. A supposedly happy bride to be is to set off for her hen do with her close friends but as the prepare to leave a large funeral flower arrangement is delivered wishing her misfortune and death. This dramatic event sets the tone for the event with jealous frenemies, judgy friends and a mysterious cousin who may or may not who she seems. The are many suspects here and our main character plays into their hands when she spills secrets to her guest during party games. Will the wedding happen or will her fiance find out her secrets? The dramatic ending was one I did not see coming as I raced to find out what happened and who was really who?

THE UNINVITED GUEST BY RUBY SPEACHLEY.
Release date set for the 10th of February 2025.
This was a fast paced psychological thriller packed with secrets, lies and plenty of twists and turns.
I found this story to be entertaining and suspenseful.

I absolutely loved this book by this author. The wedding party girls were great characters and you never knew who to trust . This book had plenty of twists and turns , just when you thought you knew what was going on it was all change again . I loved the ending and would definitely recommend this book . Can’t wait for the next book from this author. 5 stars from me

4.5 rounded up. WOW.....Megan is just trying to enjoy her hen weekend when many things don't go as planned. Who is there to really celebrate Megan and Jamie? Who knows deep dark secrets about the soon to be married couple? AND who is out to plot their revenge on them? This story is full of twists and surprises that keep the plot flowing. Will Jamie and Megan make it to their wedding? OR will their love be compromised?

Thank you NetGalley and Boldwood Books for an ARC of this book in echange for my honest review.

4 stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Megan is due to get married and is off to enjoy her Hen weekend when she receives a funeral flower arrangement just as she's about to leave, what she doesn't realise is that someone shows up uninvited and strange things start happening.

This was fast paced, and had me guessing throughout the whole book. I kept changing my mind on who it could be doing all this to Megan.

I felt the ending was a bit rushed and Megan was very gullible and trusted too easily but all in all a really good quick read.

Thank you to Netgalley and Publisher for this Ebook ARC in return for an honest review.

One hen, one stag, one uninvited guest… who won’t make it to the wedding?
A lot of books usually either have a super good beginning or an amazing end. It's pretty rare for me to find one that has both but this defiantly had such a great beginning and all the way through pace that kept me wanting to keep reading like crazy and it also had an unforgettable ending.

⋆ ✧ . 𝐁𝐨𝐨𝐤 𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰 . ✧ ⋆

💒💒💒/5

📖: The Uninvited Guest
✍️: Ruby Speechley

𝙏𝙝𝙖𝙣𝙠 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙩𝙤 𝙉𝙚𝙩𝙂𝙖𝙡𝙡𝙚𝙮 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝘽𝙤𝙡𝙙𝙬𝙤𝙤𝙙 𝘽𝙤𝙤𝙠𝙨 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙤𝙥𝙥𝙤𝙧𝙩𝙪𝙣𝙞𝙩𝙮 𝙩𝙤 𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙙 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙧𝙚𝙫𝙞𝙚𝙬 𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙨 𝘼𝙍𝘾.

💭 𝐌𝐲 𝐓𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬
When I saw the synopsis for this book, I was drawn in immediately. The premise was intriguing and I was ready to dive right in. I love that the MC had a 2.5 year old because I do too! That being said.. some of the things her 2.5 year old “said” were far fetched as my son is a big talker but barely learning full sentences at this point. Maybe that’s a bit petty, but I of course would notice. I felt like Megan’s friends were a bit harsh with her for having been her “best friends” and I couldn’t imagine any of my friends talking to me the way they did in the situations that arose. I was also surprised at how naive Megan was when dealing with her uninvited guest, especially after learning her true identity. Couldn’t be me! But who’s to say there aren’t more trusting women out there than me? I’m positive there are.

I just felt like the naivety of Megan made some of the situations kind of unbelievable. Speaking of that, when I got to the end, I just couldn’t even halfway let myself believe what was happening. But it is a book and it’s there to entertain so I suspended my disbelief and immersed myself in the twisty craziness. These characters are nuts! All in all, this was a quick, fun, and twisty ride that forces you to view everyone as the bad guy… and also the victim? You’ll have to decide for yourself. 😉

A masterful blend of suspense and psychological intrigue that draws you into its gripping narrative from the very first page. The story revolves around a seemingly perfect gathering that takes a dark turn when an unexpected guest arrives, unraveling secrets and testing relationships. The characters are well-developed, each harboring their own secrets and motivations that keep readers guessing about their true intentions. The pacing is excellent, with just the right balance of tension and revelation that propels the reader forward. As the plot thickens, readers will find themselves questioning loyalties and anticipating the next shocking twist.

Well paced with the perfect amount of twists and suspense. I finished it in one sitting because I just had to know what happened

I really enjoyed the concept of this book, it had that feel that I was hoping for in a psychological thriller novel. It was everything that I was looking for and the concept worked with genre and characters. I thought Megan was wonderfully written and thought the journey worked overall. Ruby Speechley wrote this well and was glad I got to read this.

I enjoyed this book. The storyline was good and I could easily keep track of the characters as I was trying to figure out who the villain was. I would have liked more in the epilogue. Thank you NetGalley for an advanced ebook copy.

Ruby Speechley has another hit on her hands with the tight, twisty and thrilling The Uninvited Guest!

Many thanks to NetGalley and Boldwood Books for this ARC!

The Uninvited Guest by Ruby, Speechley, Megan is getting married to Jamie and the weekend of her hen party, all of her Frenemies get together, along with a girl named Brooke who claims to be Jamie‘s cousin. it isn’t long before strange things start happening like messages on the mirror and red nail polish all over her comforter, but this is just the beginning at times Brooke seems like she is the only friend Megan has, but after all the fun and games are over Brooke learns who is friend and who is foe, but by then it may be too late. let me just say I think Megan should be voted the most annoying idiotic character in a book ever. I knew when they asked her if she ever cheated on Jamie and she got insulted instead of just saying no, this book was going to be problematic. She was a whiny, ridiculous character who made me want to throw my phone at the wall more than once. because I love a good domestic thriller, I read on, hoping it would get better only to be paid back by one of the most ridiculous endings I have ever read. so why did I finish the book and then give it three stars because it’s one of those books you’ll love to hate read and even perfect reading while rolling your eyes. The book isn’t that long. I think it’s better if red with a friend but OMG this book was so much fun. My husband and I laughed at so many things in this book even though they weren’t that funny so I do definitely recommend it. #NetGalley, #RubySpeechley, #TheUninvitedGuest,

The Uninvited Guest was a fast-paced and entertaining thriller. Megan’s hen weekend should have been a fun, enjoyable memory-making event before her big day. It turns out to be anything but a good time. Who is targeting Megan and trying to ruin her upcoming wedding? Finding the answer to this question is the motivation of the main character. I was instantly engaged and interested in solving this mystery as the plot unfolded. Many of Megan’s choices were questionable and frustrating. The ending was slightly over the top, but overall it was an enjoyable read. Thank you, NetGalley and Boldwood Books for my copy.

I have read a couple of books by this author, and when I saw she had a new one out, I dived straight in—no messing about reading the synopsis. The cover and title were enough for me, and I really enjoyed the suspense.

Megan is due to go away on her hen weekend, not far from home where she leaves her daughter with her parents and her husband-to-be is on his stag weekend. There is an unsettling event before she even sets off, but she is persuaded that it is someone playing a joke. It has unsettled her, as it would have me as well!

When she gets to the cottage they have rented, surprises keep occurring, and not just one. A sister from Oz arrives, there is a surprise package and then there are the text messages. By the end of the weekend, Megan doesn't know who to trust and if any of her friends are responsible. But then it is not as if Megan can be trusted completely, and maybe her husband-to-be has a secret as well!

This is a really good book with a nice pace and flow to it. The suspense from the beginning sets the theme for the rest of the book. Having a small cast makes it easy to keep all of them in order, although some are obviously more prominent and have a greater impact as the story unfolds.

The way the author spreads the sense of suspicion is good, it adds a tense atmosphere at times and also it makes the reader wonder who is being honest and who is trying to cover their backs.

This was a book that was easy to get into and it kept my attention, I wanted to see who was telling the truth and also who was going to admit to the various events and unsettling happenings. If you are looking for a book that has plenty of tension and suspense and that has some twists then this is one you may well be interested in and I would be very happy to recommend it.

So many twists, so many guests that I couldn't figure it out.

I did not see that ending coming.

You need to read this as soon as possible.

I really enjoyed this book. None of the twists were that suprising or unexpected, but the book still had me hooked regardless. The ending was perfect as well and wrapped averything up super nicely. The only reason for 4 stars instead of 5 is just that I guessed a lot of what happened except for the part about the basement.

Overall a really enjoyable book.

I really wanted to like The Uninvited Guest, but I just didn't, really. Although the story was interesting enough to hold my attention and I did finish the book, I really didn't like any of the characters. In particular, the main character made a lot of decisions that made no sense whatsoever. Instead of making up her own mind about things, she seemed to just believe whatever the last person to talk to her said, even when it didn't make any sense. As a result, the story felt contrived and illogical.

Tense and fast paced, this story immediately plunges you into a gripping mystery. Megan Lewis is preparing for her wedding and an uninvited guest raises questions and threatens to uncover secrets from the past. Fascinating and addictive this draws you deeper and deeper into the complexities of hidden secrets and pasts that come back to shock you when you least expect it. The surprising layers of hidden human psyche.

If you like Domestic Suspense this is a book you'll want to pick up. The book is fast paced and a quick read. There is enough suspense to keep the reader guessing and the guesses will remain till the final page. Megan is engaged and getting ready to attend her hen party with friends. The party goes well until it doesn't. Megan isn't sure who to trust.

Thank you NeGalley for the advanced copy of this book in exchange for my honest review


While I have seen this book listed as appealing to Alice Feeney, Lisa Jewell as well as Shari Lapena (which is why I requested it) reader beware you could be very disappointed. I have read every book by the three above named authors and this book does not compare to any of theirs,