A very good, quick and satisfying read. Loved the suspense and plot. I will be looking out for future books by Rona Halsall.

Natalie Wilson, a young mother having trouble coping with the strains of new motherhood to baby Harry, found herself experiencing lapses of memory and making expensive purchases. Soon after returning to work in her husband's wealth management business, she is charged and imprisoned for embezzling 1.2 million pounds from a client's account, something she doesn't remember doing. While she is in jail all she can think about is getting out and seeing her little boy again. But first she has to find her ex husband and son while evading someone who she is sure is following her and wants to harm her and Harry.

Told in two time frames, the present and past, the story of Natalie's hunt for Harry unfolds in parallel with her arrest and time in jail. I really felt for Natalie and all she had been through to survive her 3 and a half years in jail so that she could reconnect with her son. I had my suspicions about what had happened and who was following Natalie from early in the book (maybe I just read too many thrillers) but the plot was still tense and compelling and I had to keep reading straight through to the end to find out if my suspicions were correct.

I wasn't sure at first but soon found myself absorbed in the story. I enjoyed the themes and the characters and felt this was a good read

I needed a fast moving book which would get over in a couple of hours. And this book fit the bill. The pages turned so rapidly that I was astonished

The story was routine for a thriller, a mother searching for her child. This had a slightly different delivery. The husband Tom didn't plan to kill her, but got her imprisoned on embezzlement. In the prison, Natalie also made a startling discovery - she was addicted to narcotics.

The debut by Rona Halsall traversed the trails of Natalie from home to prison to freedom. A stronger badass woman emerged from prison to right the wrongs.

But being a thriller, there were bound to be twists. But this twist was predictable as there were only 4 characters, so one of them was bound to be the villain.

The middle of the book which talked about her in the present and in prison was different for me. Rest were pretty much the same as any thriller. I read the book till the very end in one sitting as I wanted to know if my prediction was correct. In this case my niggles were not a very well developed pre-prison Natalie, and husband Tom was a slim-show in the book. He was hardly there in the book, yet he was the mastermind.

Overall a good predictable hence fast thriller.

Thanks to Netgalley for my copy.

This is a fast paced book told from different POV's and alternate timelines. Natalie is released from prison after serving a 4 year sentence for financial crimes she didn't commit. She travels to the Isle of Man to find her ex husband and her son. She is reunited with her old best friend Sasha who joins her in her quest to find her son.

Although I had worked out who the threat was it didn't detract from my enjoyment of this book and I was surprised to find out this is a debut. It is a well written psychological thriller with well rounded characters and an engaging plot line.

Natalie has everything a loving husband, a beautiful baby boy and a beautiful home until one morning there is a knock at the door. The police have come to arrest her. This must be a mistake she is being charged with theft.
During her time in prison she loses everything but all she wants is her little boy Harry.
This is the story of Natalie when she is in prison, learning to survive and stay alive. When she is released she has only one thought and that is Harry. Little does she realise that she is being hunted and both her and Harry's life are in danger.
This book was a real page Turner I was hooked. It was fast paced and the ending was explosive. It is a really good domestic noir with a surprising and explosive ending . I loved It!!!!!!!
I would like to thank the author Rona Halsall, Bookouture and Net.galley for giving me the opportunity to read this book in return for giving an honest review.

I had a great time reading this debut novel from author Roan Halsall.  There is a mystery to solve and I enjoyed the timeline that switched from Now to Then (4 years prior).  We also get some narration from a "mystery" stalker who seems to have some kind of devious plan.  Who is it? Can I figure it out? The story highlights how a mother's love of her child surpasses all else in life. 

Natalie is wrongfully convicted and finds herself in jail and separated from her precious little boy, Harry.  I really like Natalie and was rooting for her to be reunited with her son. Tom divorced her and has taken their young son to the Isle of Man (she has no legal rights there).  Does Tom have something to hide? Why would he make a move like this?

When Natalie is released four years later, she is on the hunt for her four year old Harry.  She tells herself to "Get a grip. Focus."  She has "things to do".  Natalie has a plan, but can she possibly pull it off?  How did she even get in this situation? Who is out to get her? And why?  

Read this one to find out if Natalie is re-united with Harry.  Prepare yourself for a stunning end to this mother's intense search for her little boy!

How far would you go to protect your child?
Being forcibly separated from your baby is every mother's nightmare but for Natalie she knows it might well be permanent even though she can't remember commiting the crime she was sent to prison for.
Convinced her son is in danger because of her actions whilst incarcerated, and knowing her ex-husband won't help, Natalie travels to his new home on the Isle of Man after her release to save the 4 year old. She sees threats around every corner but knows she has to keep searching because without her he may not survive.
Thanks to Netgalley I was able to read an advanced copy of this book and found it to be enjoyable and fast paced. The beginning of each chapter was designated 'then' or 'now' although for the most part this wasn't really necessary as it was immediately obvious which part of the story we had moved to.
Although I enjoyed this book I felt the end was a little naive as, without giving too much away, it all seemed a bit contrived, and disregarding of the effects of what happened to all concerned and how they handled it all.

.This is Rona Halsall debut novel and I am quite surprised, as her style of writing is one of a more experience author.
Natalie is just out of prison, from a crime that she didn’t commit. The first thing and only thing on her mind, is to find her son Harry. Harry was only a baby when she went into prison and ex-husband Tom has never brought him to the prison to visit.
Natalie was married to Tom, she had it all, rich husband, good job and then young son Harry. But, when Natalie returned to work she was accused of a crime that she can’t remember doing. Tom then flees and goes and lives on the Isle of man. Soon as she leaves prison, she is off to the Isle of Man in search of her son.
Whilst there, she meets a lot of characters along the way, including old and best friend Sasha. But also she senses that she is in danger and someone is following her.
The story alternates between past when she was married to Tom, what happen in prison and the present and what lengths she goes to in search of her son.
If this is Rona’s first novel, I can’t wait to see what else she has in store. This is fast paced, intense, with lots of twists and turns and you could feel the desperation that a mother has to keep her child safe. This is a very good start for a debut novel.
Thank you Bookoutre, NetGalley and Rona Halsall for a copy of this book.

I try my best to give books a chance and not to give much negative feedback but this one wasn’t really for me. It had potential but I found it unbelievable in lots of parts and I had figured out the plot 30% through the book. I persevered to the end and it was easy to read. I don’t think I’ll be tempted to read the next one in the series.
Thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for the ebook in exchange for an honest review.

This had me on the edge of my seat! I was enraged at the injustice, heartsick at the heroine’s plight and utterly engrossed in the unfolding story. I literally could not put it down.

Old friends or new ones. They are there to watch your back, aren't they ...

One of the worst things is not being believed, especially by the people you love. It's hard to fight against a wall of hard evidence. How can you pull through? The best way is to keep your eye on the ball and go for it, no matter what ...

It's Natalie's story we read here. We are taken back to the past to see what went on and follow her in the present. But we also get little chapters where we can see into the mind of someone whose intentions are to be questioned.

It's great to see Natalie's change during the book. I have read it in one go and once again I had put my money on the wrong horse. I will never make it as a DI, but I thoroughly enjoyed trying to figure out who was capable of doing all those things.

I do believe a mother is like a lion when she wants to protect her child, but once you have that little person in your arms again, you can relax, can't you ...

My heart went out to Nathalie and her little boy.

Thank you, Rona Halsall, Bookouture and Netgalley

Guilty Little Secrets is a fantastic psychological thriller. This book is well written with a plot that kept me glued to the book. The story has many twists and turns to keep the reader guessing. Fans of psychological thrillers will love this books. I received an ARC from the publisher via Netgalley and this is my unbiased review.

Very interesting and gripping book. It captures your imagination and gets you thinking and wondering if this was to happen to you. Good fast poaced book

I had very high expectations for this novel and thankfully they were met! The story flowed really well and it kept my interest.

I liked the characters and the way the story went and I found myself really enjoying reading this.

Unfortunately, this book was not for me. I was hoping I would enjoy it, but the writing style just didn't connect with my usually loves. If I pick up at later date and end up enjoying, will redo my review. Will use in a challenge and let members know about its release in Chapter Chatter Pub.

An excellent debut psychological thriller. It's well written and pulled me in from the start. It flashes back to the past and present but it's easy to follow, and I didn't guess the ending which is fine by me!
Look forward to the author's next one.

Amazing story line, didn't guess the end, loved the wrap up, foundation and information and Background excellent. Hats off to Rona!! And thank you to #netgallery for the opportunity to read it. Fully recommended full Stars

I cant believe this authors 1st book its brilliant hope to read more from this author Natalie has it all husband business and a little boy all is taken from her she is sent to prison she meets Katya and they become friends not going to say anymore spoil it very addictive twisty a highly recommended book that you wont want to put down

Enjoyable book, although I did guess the ending, however this did not detract. I enjoyed the setting of the book and the movement between the two time periods providing the context to the story.