Hurry Home was. game that Ruth and her sister Alex used to play when they were children but Alex never stopping playing her role as protector.
Alex has a dreamy boyfriend, Chase, an amazing apartment and a job in child protection services where she helps children everyday. Alex is comfortable in her life until his sister Ruth, who has always been trouble, shows up in her life after 10 years, pregnant and looking for help. Alex will help her on one condition: Never speak of their childhood past to anyone. Ruth has made some mistakes but is determined to make things right with her sister and for this baby, but some secrets can’t stay hidden forever and the domino effect can threaten the most idealistic life.
I felt bad for the wrong sister but couldn’t help myself and I found that some of her choices were a necessary evil. I enjoyed the book and the characters. Though I did think that some characters were swayed too easily to the other side. But don’t take my word for it, grab a copy and see for yourself! Thank you Netgalley for the ARC in exchange for my honest review.

I liked this psychological thriller that kept my interest throughout. It has some twists and turns that I didn't really see coming. I enjoyed this book and I will definitely read more from this author.

This is the first book I read from this author and I have to say that it really impressed me. I liked his writing style and the characters were interesting enough to keep me reading. It is a good family psychological triller with good twists and turns. I would definitely love to read other books from this author and would recommend this book.

Hurry Home was a fantastic thriller with several twists and turns! The plot was engaging and smooth flowing. The story had content that was difficult, dealing with child abuse, trauma and families torn apart. The story line involved the department of children and family services and highlighted some of the issues involved when there isn't enough oversight. The flawed system is definitely brought out in this drama. Great book, great characters.

Hurry Home
by Roz Nay
Crooked Lane Books

This is the first book I have read by this author. This type of writing is why we love to read so much....
First I have to say I love her crisp writing style. I definitely will be going back and reading Our Little Secret.

I love what she said at the very beginning it just hit me and made me want more.
"Close to my heart you'll be sisters forever you and me"
My sister died in a car crash I miss her so much I think I that's why the saying pulled me in and touched me so very much.

This was a wonderful novel each word well thought out. I think I cried a little extra because I grew up in a house of cards. A alcoholic father and a cold mother. I left home at 13 and the streets were better then an abusive household. What secrets do sisters keep and how do they remember things so differently.
Alex lives with her boyfriend in a comfortable loft in the Colorado Rocky Mountains. She has what she thinks is the perfect life. A heart touching Jonas a social worker, where she helps children at risk in sad situations. Alex loves her job, and her perfect life she has built for herself. He life could not be more fulfilling. Until one day her long lost sister shows up on her door stoop. Ruth whom she has not seen in over 15 years is not only at her door but is running from her boyfriend and pregnant to boot. Alex will help her sister under one condition Never ever bring up the past. Ruth ran away from home at 13 and Alex stayed behind to nurse her mother till her death from cancer. This is a page turner the writing is very crisp. The characters were well thought out and believable. I thoroughly enjoyed reading Hurry Home and look forward to reading more from this gifted writer.

Thanks to NetGalley & Crooked Lane Books for the ARC of this book in exchange for my honest opinion.
Beverly E\ ladyedan

This is a story about two sisters told in their respective POV. Though the story is predictable one can still read through it because of the fast narrative. The reason why the sister reaches out to the younger one is not clear. An easy going domestic. 3.5 stars

Ok, this was so much fun even though I knew where it was headed most of the time!

I’m not one of “those”. I read tons, mostly thrillers, but I don’t always see it coming, probably not nearly enough. This one seemed to foreshadow each twist and I felt it was deliberate. But just because I knew what was coming, didn’t mean I knew what the fallout would be.

This author knows how to write. There weren’t any slowdowns in pace and the characters were so well developed. It is definitely a family drama. I always wished I had a sister but I’m rethinking it after this! Also, I didn’t see the last reveal. Wow! I look forward to the next by this author!

Thanks to NetGalley, the author and Crooked Lane Books for a copy in exchange for a review.

A new author and a new story, neither disappointed. I love domestic thrillers and this one was no different. I "flipped" furiously through the pages as I read, wanting--no, needing--to read what was next. a GREAT READ.

I found it really hard to characterize this book. It didn't read quite like suspense and it didn't read quite like a thriller.

I found it hard to engage with the characters and plot line for the first section of the book. The characters are definitely deeply flawed, but not necessarily in a likeable, relatable way. I was a little lost as I wasn't sure where we were headed. Holy manipulative, dysfunctional, narcissistic relatives - I'll never complain about my own family again.

By the second part of the book, I was more engaged. I was flipping pages because I needed to know more of the story. I was a little more confident that I had this figured out.

Oh wait... I didn't see that coming. What is going on? This seems so predictable but I've completely been taken by surprise.

This was an interesting read. I can't in all honestly say it was my favourite, but I found it disturbingly entertaining. I felt a little wrung out by the last sentence. I appreciated the author's unique cadence as she presented some very dark (possibly triggering) emotional situations while exploring the frustratingly delicate and intricately woven ties of our families and our pasts

5 stars!

Alternating between the pov's of two sisters worked really well for this narrative. Each has a different view of how past events of their childhoods played out. Although I guessed a few plot developments early on in my reading, it didn't detract from the effectiveness of the storytelling. It was well written and the main characters were both flawed and well fleshed out.
This was my first book by this author, and I will definitely be back for more.

My first Roz Nay book. I really enjoyed this read!

Suspenseful story about a long lost sister (Ruth) who shows up on her sister's (Alex's) doorstep after 10 years. There is doubtless bad blood between the two but Chase, Alex's partner, is patient and warms to Ruth. Oh, yes - Ruth arrived pregnant, as well.

As the story progresses, we become familiar with Sully, a cop, who is friendly with Alex. The two meet for lunch/breakfast often. Chase finds out but he is suspicious of this "friendship.

Lots of twists in this suspenseful read. This is not a story to be missed!

Recommend!

Many Thanks to Crooked Lane Books and NetGalley for a roller coaster of a ride!

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for a free e-arc.

This is my first Roz Nay book, and I have to say I need to go read her first book immediately!

Hurry Home follows the Van Ness sisters and their convoluted family history. The story begins with Alex Van Ness, a social worker, who seems to have it all together: the perfect job, perfect boyfriend, perfect apartment, perfect x, y, z. Until her sister Ruth, estranged for the last fifteen years after a horrific family tragedy, knocks on her door.

What follows is a complete roller coaster ride. You aren't sure who to trust or believe until the very end. I don't want to share too many details for fear of ruining the story. But you will NOT want to put this down until you've finished it!

This is a carefully-crafted novel that had me hooked from its prologue. As others have noted, it's marketed as a thrilled, but reads as more of a mystery novel. This is such an important distinction to make: I don't often choose thrillers, but I loved this book.

This book had me captivated to know more, even by the short prologue! It was so well written, original, and developed amazingly well in a way that had me needing to get the book read so I knew everything! Tense, shocking, chilling, and thrilling are a few of the words I would use to describe this book! It’s an unputdownable book, which is sure to captivate and shock you! Highly, highly recommend!
Will make sure I buzz it up on all the different platforms!

3.5 Stars

My first book by Roz Nay and I can say I enjoyed her writing and story building.

The story involves two sisters- Alexandra and Ruth, trust, and their back history. When Ruth shows up unexpectedly at Alex's apartment the drama begins, the secrets from their childhood stir emotions and you just know something is not quite right.

This read more like a mystery for me than a thriller. There are pieces of the puzzles to put together, but I was able to predict the ending. Still an enjoyable mystery and a quick read with some twists that may surprise you.

It’s not often that I fly through a book in a day, but Hurry Home would not let me go! I can EASILY see this being one of my Top 5 books of 2020. Centered around two sisters with a heavy family secret, this novel explores the dynamic of the past and how it shapes the future. Roz Nay nails the writing here, often leaving me weeping and heartbroken in the best possible way. You HAVE to read this book!

Thank you to NetGalley and Crooked Lane for this advanced copy in exchange for my honest review.

A special thank you to NetGalley and Crooked Lane Books for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Two estranged sisters are trying to keep their dark secret in the past where it belongs,

Alexandra Van Ness has the perfect life. She shares a posh loft tucked away in the mountains with her boyfriend, Chase, a handsome ex-ski racer. Alex works as a child-protection social worker, her dream job, where she is passionate about saving children at risk.

But when her long-lost sister, Ruth, unexpectedly shows up at her door asking for help, Alex’s perfect life is turned upside down. Growing up, Ruth was always getting in trouble and bringing Alex down with her. Their relationship is fraught with tension, hurt, and regret.

Alex decides to let Ruth stay under one condition: they will never speak of the past. But when a local child is in danger, Alex gets too involved and the secrets from long ago come back to haunt her with terrible consequences for everyone.

Hurry Home is a utterly captivating. I'm beyond gobsmacked to learn that this is only Nay's second book because her writing is so effortless and polished. She is a remarkable storyteller that excels in plotting, pacing, and character development.

With complex, flawed characters, the reader goes back and forth with their loyalty and doesn't know who to believe. Both women are trying to reinvent themselves while running from the past—but you see what happens is, the past always catches up to you one way or another.

Not only will Nay keep her readers guessing as to who is telling the truth and who is lying, she also plays on stereotypes of class and offers a look into the harsh reality of the social services/child welfare system.

This psychological thriller is about the bond betweens sisters, the lies that bind, the affects of loss, and how one terrible mistake can have devastating consequences.

A tale of two sisters. One good, one bad, but which one? Or is it two bad? Told in alternate voices between the sisters, it becomes a little clearer halfway in then uncertain again. I love how it kept you on your toes. A few parts of the plot were easy to see but it didn't take away from the pleasure of the story. Highly recommend. Give me more Ms. Nay

Hurry Home was a wild ride from start to finish! When Alex’s estranged sister Ruth unexpectedly shows up at her doorstep after years of no contact, I immediately assumed Ruth would be the one to wreak havoc in Alex’s picture-perfect life living with her gorgeous boyfriend Chase while working as a top social worker. However, as family secrets begin to unravel and Ruth reveals the trouble she may be in while on the run from a dangerous ex-boyfriend, Alex and Chase become involved in more ways than meets the eye. This was a page-turner as I flipped between both Ruth and Alex’s perspective and worked out the lies bubbling to the surface. I do think the ending was a bit abrupt with a bit of a predictable ending, but found the storyline to be very intriguing!

In Roz Nay’s twisty HURRY HOME, nothing—and no one—is what it seems. Part nuanced exploration of how tragedy can shatter a family and part nail-biting psychological thriller, this book will keep you guessing until the end!

As Soon as I was rooting for one character boom, things change an I’m caught up in the web of lies and deceit of another character. This story was amazing and very well written. I’m ready to read more from this author!!