Lisa Unger is known for writing psychological thrillers. This is another good one. Selena Murphy has just got her husband on the nanny-cam boinking the nanny. Not sure how to proceed, she confesses her misgivings to a seeming stranger on the train home from work. Things begin to unravel when she starts getting texts from the woman on the train...only problem is, Selena did not share her number with this unknown woman. And then, the nanny disappears. Selena's husband, Graham, swears he did nothing to her, but his rising violence towards Selena says otherwise. The police are not sure either and when they discover steamy texts between the nanny and Graham, it appears to paint a bulls-eye on him. As Selena tries to uncover what really happened, it becomes more clear that her happy "Instagram-able" life is not what it appears to be.

Everyone has a secret... Now she knows yours.

Lisa Unger's Confessions on the 7:45 is a suspenseful psychological thriller. There are multiple POVs, an interesting plot with a nod to Patricia Highsmith’s Strangers on a Train, and plenty of twists and turns to keep you guessing until the end.

This is the first title by this author for me and I do not think that it will be my last. Confessions on the 7:45 is a taut thriller that unfolds in ways not always expected. What if Selena had gotten her usual train home? What if she had not talked to Martha on the train? What if Selena’s husband was not at home with the nanny? Well…then we would not have this engrossing story.

This title is being compared to Strangers on a Train. That may be but it tells is own atmospheric and suspenseful tale. I recommend it and suggest that you have time when you start the book as you may want to read it in one sitting.

Many thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for this title. All opinions are my own.

Thank you to NetGalley, Lisa Unger and Harlequin for the free e-book in exchange for an honest review.

I haven't read a novel by Unger in ages, and man have I been missing out if they are all as good as this one was!
I really enjoyed the strangers on a train vibe and how it didn't continue to follow the logical path that I believed that it was going to follow. I read this one in one sitting because I just had to know what was going to happen next with any of the characters and at one point, I wondered if they were all guilty. I really enjoyed the dark atmosphere and the short, easy to devour chapters. I would definitely recommend this one to any thriller fans out there! It's a page turner that really makes you wonder.

A thriller with lots of twists and turns told from multiple perspectives. The ending was hit or miss but doesn't significantly detract from the story.

What a fast paced thriller I finished this book in a day!
Selena Murphy is married and mother of two little boys. Her husband lost his job,she’s been supporting her family and working late a lot. Her meeting has run late so she catches the 7:45 train instead of the 5:30 train she usually takes. Selena starts chatting with the woman in the next seat on the train. The woman whose name is Martha, gives her a small airplane bottle of vodka and they begin to tell each other the stresses and regrets they have. Soon Selena finds herself confiding that she suspects her husband is cheating on her with their nanny. Martha confides she been sleeping with her boss. Not even thinking twice Selena blows it off as two strangers on a train. A few days later Selena’s nanny doesn’t show up for work and the police begin to investigate her disappearance. Selena begins to realize her husband has been hiding quite a bit from her. What’s even stranger Martha from the train begins to text Selena when she doesn’t even remember giving her, her phone number. What is going on? Soon Selena finds her entire life turned upside down. Is there a connection with the woman on the train and her nanny’s disappearance? How many lies are to many lies? This book was so twisted and the depth of the characters blew me away. The multiple POV added so much to the story! Four stars!

Lisa Unger's Confessions on the 7:45 is a psychological thriller that will either make one woman stronger, or shatter her forever. Serena Murphy is a woman who thought she had it all figured out. She's got a fantastic job, a wonderful husband, and two kids. Until she finds out that husband is found having sex with the nanny which she just happens to catch on nanny cam. (Best invention ever). After missing her train, and then watching her own husband have sex, she ends up on the 7:45 train. There she meets with a woman calling herself Martha. Martha claims that she is having an affair with a married man who just happens to be her boss.

In turn, Selena tells Martha that she suspects her husband Graham, is carrying on with the nanny, Geneva. Regret at this admission immediately follows, but what harm is there in an anonymous conversation with someone she'll never see again? Two days later, Geneva doesn't show up for work. Things really heat up when Geneva's sister calls the police and tells them she's missing. Making matter worse is that Geneva's car was left parked right up the street from Selena's own home. Selena tries to put the facts together. Did Martha have something to do with Geneva's disappearance? Or, did Graham?

Multiple POV's and several twists will keep readers on their toes and flipping pages quickly to see what happens next. Anne Porter has been having an affair with her married boss which ends up getting her fired from her job but not before walking away with a large payday. Anne was clever and often rehearsed what her Pop taught her to stay sharp and ahead. Geneva Markson is the nanny. Being a nanny is tough when all the husbands want more from her than just watch his kids. The hard part is that she actually likes her job, and the boys like her, and Selena is a fantastic boss.

Pearl from 15 years old to 25 thereabouts in an important character to watch since a large part of the story is about what happens to her, and why she tends to target those like Selena. She's used to being invisible until her mom's latest boyfriend, Charlie noticed how smart and clever she was. Over the course of the story, Charlie will be called Pops, and Pops will teach Pearl the ins and out of how to grift someone. Oliver, Selena's older son, is the next character. He's observant and knows that adults lie. The day the nanny got fired was the last day anyone saw of her. He's so observant, he catches an important moment in the story.

Hunter is retired detective investigating Pearl's mom's murder among others. He doesn't care for cold cases. It makes him understandably curious when another girl goes missing after her mother is killed in a similar fashion. Hunter is a good guy who just wants to bring the missing girls home or at least ensure that they are safe and not being exploited. Without giving much away, I will just say that one character in particular has multiple identities and the story is told by this person in the past, and in the present.

As this mystery plays out we will learn more about Martha, who she really is, how and why she is determined to be a part of Selena’s life. Selena has always portrayed her family as a fun loving group. She has an online persona, but that is not who she is in real life. Not after what happens right out of the gate. I will say without hesitation or reservation that cheaters never stop. Oh sure, they claim they love you, and care for you, and bring you candy, and flowers, but when your back is turned 5 minutes later, they are back sneaking down the alley looking for their next chase. I will also say that I felt bad for Selena and not just because of the cheating part but because of her own father, and mother keeping secrets from her. Secrets that could have nullified some of the pain and suffering. Several plot twists will have you quickly turning the pages to see what happens next.

*Thank you to Park Row Books for providing me a free copy of this novel without any compensation expected. **

Told from three POVs, this one had me racing to figure out what the heck was happening. Everyone is a mess and everyone has juicy secrets and no one's life is as good as it looks from the outside.

Selena finds out her husband is cheating with none other than their nanny, Geneva. During her evening commute, she meets a strange woman, Martha, and they exchange confessions. A few days later, when Geneva goes missing, Selena starts to question her chance meeting on the train.

Told from multiple perspectives, this book is full of twists and turns.

A fresh new take on Strangers on a Train with something a bit more sinister lurking just below the surface. Unger's books never hesitate to take me on a wild ride and Confessions on the 7:45 was certainly no exception.

Thank you to Park Row for an advanced copy. All opinions are my own.

I was so excited to get approved for this title! This book kept me guessing until the end. I hope this book will turn into a movie or limited series.

From master of suspense Lisa Unger comes a riveting thriller about a chance encounter that unravels a stunning web of lies and deceit.

Be careful to whom you tell your darkest secrets…

This book is so good. You do not want to miss it.

There are many characters in it that you will get to know. Even though there is almost a different one with each chapter it's very easy to follow. You get to know them deeply. On an almost personal level. You will care about each one. There are a couple of characters that you will not like at all. Not in the least. But most you will love or love to hate.

Selena, married to Graham, mother too, Oliver and Stephen. She's a hard working woman who takes care of her family. Her husband lost his job and now she's the only bread winner. Selena is a good person. She's a strong female though. She's not perfect by any means, but she's also not a player. She is running late one evening and while on the train she meets a stranger. They begin a conversation that will alter the course of Selena's life dramatically.

Martha, the woman on the train. She's been having an affair for a while with the boss's husband. Not good. Anne tells her secrets to Selena and they have a nice chat about this and things going on in Selena's life. Namely, Selena's husband's affair with the nanny. Anne is very mysterious.

Geneva, the nanny. Geneva is a godsend too Selena. She's so good with Olive and Stephen. She has them on a schedule and they love her. Geneva met Selena while she was a nanny for another couple. Selena was lucky to get her. Or so she thought. Geneva is having an affair with Graham, Selena's husband.

Pearl, a young girl who is not noticed a lot. She has a gift for making herself invisible in a room. She lives with her mother Stella who is somewhat of a player with men. One such man, Charlie, seems to take to Pearl. Not in a bad way. He seems interested in her school work. Making sure she has meals and is just nice to her. He seems crazy about Pearl's mother too. When Pearl's mother is murdered Charlie and Pearl take off. Pearl is in shock and they are afraid of being implicated in the murder.

Anne, she's one bad woman. That is my opinion anyway. She's actually really Martha. Though she told Selena her name was Martha not Anne. Anne has many secrets. You will find out all of them in this book. From beginning to end. Things she does to people. Is it to survive or is she just evil? That's for you to decide.

Hunter is the FBI agent looking for Charlie and Pearl. He's also looking for other missing people. He specializes in cold case files. He wants to find out who murdered Stella and where Pearl and Charlie went. Along with other people who are missing. He wants to know if Pearl went with Charlie willing or if she was abducted. Did Charlie kill Stella?

Cora, Selena's mother. She holds a few secrets herself. Though she says it was their father's place to tell the girls, I disagree. I think she should have been honest from the start. But then we might not have a story. So what do I know right? Cora loves her girls and grandchildren.

This book has so much going on but it's easy to follow. Twists and turns that keep you turning the pages. I did figure out the relationship between two of the characters but it in no way took anything from the story. This book is excellent. Its twists and turn are spot on to keep you on the edge. The things that come out about the characters will leave you holding your breath. At the center of them all is Selena and the woman on the train. They are the basis for the whole story. All the things that happen are because of these two women meeting on a train that is stopped on the tracks for almost an hour. The things they share are what sets the stage for this twisted, curvy, edge of your seat, thriller.

Thank you #NetGalley, #LisaUnger, #Harlequin for this ARC. This is my own true review.

5/5 stars and a big huge recommendation to all.

This was my first book by Lisa Unger and it did not disappoint! It was full of great twists and even better turns. The writing keeps the reader engaged and guessing. A story so neatly woven together you can’t see what’s coming. 4 stars. Great job! I will be adding my Lisa Unger to my TBR. Thank you Netgalley for the free arc in exchange for my honest opinion.

Selena Murphy has just discovered her husband is having an affair with their nanny. On the commuter train home she strikes up a conversation with one of her fellow passengers, Martha. The women open up to each other--Martha shares the story of an ongoing affair and Selena talks about her husband's deceit, grateful that she can unburden herself with a total stranger she will never see again. Things get complicated when Selena's nanny disappears and police suspect a crime, perhaps involving Selena's husband. Meanwhile Martha keeps texting. What does she want?

Though this book was inspired by Strangers on a Train, it is more of an homage than a rewrite. The characters in the book have lots of secrets that are revealed gradually and unexpectedly.

I don't think I've ever read a book by Lisa Unger before but I expect I will in the future. .

Below are a few (somewhat) brief, $.02 opinions about books I've read or listened to recently but don't have time, inclination or opportunity to review in full. Their appearance in this recurring piece generally has little to nothing to do with merit. Many of these books I enjoyed as much or more than those that got the full court press. I hope you'll consider one or two for your own TBR stack if they strike your fancy whether they struck mine or not.

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Confessions on the 7:45, by Lisa Unger

Second verse, almost as same as the first. I requested this title early on since I love Lisa Unger's work and she's one of the nicest people you'll ever meet. Publication date was 10/6. Publisher ignored my request until, you guessed it, 10/6. I'd rather be rejected than get an approval on publication date when there's no chance I'll (1) be able to read and review by publication date or (2) get the book into the schedule at all. Poor form. I did listen to the audiobook later in October, and this Strangers on a Train take was a good listen, but I'm never able to immerse myself in audio as a means to form a review. So I'll urge you to read/listen if you are a Lisa Unger fan.

I've read other books by this author, so I was excited to read this one. I did have some problems getting into this story. Normally, I enjoy multiple POV books, but this one was a bit more confusing than I expected.

I loved the concept of how a random stranger can impact someone's life. As far as the plot overall, there were some twists, but not as many as I'd hoped for. I had expected a bit more tension and mystery. The pace was too slow at times. I did enjoy the story, and I was curious enough about how it would all play out that I stuck with things. It just didn't have the "wow factor" I'd hoped for based on the summary.

This book was very confusing at first with multiple perspectives and unreliable characters. I wasn't sure who was who at first, but Unger leads us through until the twisty end. I found the plot interesting, but you will need to suspend belief as to what actually happens - it seems pretty far-fetched. A decent read.

Confessions on the 7:45 by Lisa Unger is a twisty read about how a random encounter with a stranger can alter the course of your life in unpredictable ways. Selena meets Martha on the train one night and they share confidences with each other that they might not have shared if they hadn't been on a stuck train. Shortly thereafter, Selena's nanny disappears and her husband might be the one responsible. Meanwhile, Martha keeps texting Selena to find out how she is and when they can meet up again. Read and enjoy!

This synopsis sounded like everything I could have wanted.

I liked Selena well enough. She’s smart and much sturdier in her life than she thinks. There are a good amount of other characters in this story and I’m not going to mention any of them.

Plot wise, it was okay. I was expecting twisty deliciousness and it never quite captivated me. There were a couple of reveals that semi-surprised me, but also felt borderline obvious.

Overall, it didn’t have the tension and mystery I was expecting. I was curious to see how it would play out, but sadly, I don’t think this one will stand out for me.

**Huge thanks to Park Row for providing the arc free of charge**

This is the first book I've read of Lisa's and I thought it was so much fun!! She had me turning pages so fast from the first chapter on. She gave us nice short chapters and kept us wanting for more. This supposed chance encounter of two women on a train leads us down a path I didn't see coming. I will definitely be reading more of her books in the future!!