Kim is probably one of the most accomplished authors I have had the pleasure of coming across. Every single one of her books has a been a tight and twisty plot, yet each plot is different with some endearing and not so endearing characters! She writes in a lively and engaging manner, and this novel was no exception. Even though I guessed the twists, that didn’t deter from my enjoyment and I can’t wait for what she comes up with next!

WOW what a story, read and experience ‘The Marriage’ was/is
Imagine marrying the man who 10 years ago murdered you’re son....well this is what Bridget does and you can imagine all the probz, recriminations and ‘talk’ it brings
But this, believe it or not is just the start of a web tangled weave of events, past and present that explode and get more and more exciting as each page turns
The characters are superb, the interactions between families deliciously ‘I can’t look’ especially when Tom is released from prison and tells his Mum n Dad about Bridget, the meal they all have as a ‘peace making’ effort between the families is one of the best scene with dialogues read
The whole thing is a full on readers dream, everything you want is here and the unexpected just keeps on happening
I have read all of Kim Slaters books, they are a mainstay of my reading enjoyment but this, for me, is her best yet ( and that’s saying something as loved them all )
Make a date for the wedding of the year on May 20th and make sure you are a guest at what is a truly unforgettable story

10/10
5 Stars

I couldnt put this down. It was amazing. So many twists and turns
I love this author she gets right to the heart of the matter of tough topics

Thank you netgalley for providing this ARC in exchange for an honest review.
This was a disturbing drama, thriller that explored too many taboo subjects. one glaringly uncomfortable is the one where Bridget, the mother of the deceased son, marries the kid who she practically helped raise and who also killed her son. I kept thinking this was a revenge plot of some sort but at the end I still wasn't sure. The story was slow to pick up and did way more character building than plot development. A story told from different lenses with many twist and turns.

I read this book in a couple of hours on a rainy morning. It’s absolutely a heart pounding intense thriller. The main character was transfixing. I loved it.

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An excellent read.
Ten years ago my darling son Jesse was murdered and our perfect family was destroyed. My strong, handsome boy, so full of life, became a memory, a photo I carried with me everywhere.
But today I’m finally close to finding happiness again. My ash-blonde hair has been curled into ringlets. Carefully placed white flowers frame my delicate features. The small, drab chapel has been prettied up with white satin, and there are tiny red hearts scattered on the small table where I will soon sign the register with my new husband.
The man who killed my son.My friends and family can’t understand it. My neighbours whisper in the street whenever I walk past. How can I love a man like Tom?
I loved its main characters. K L Slayer's narration is very good and simple. I was on the edge of my seat.
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Thanks to NetGalley and Bookouture for giving me an advanced copy of this psychological thriller.

The premise grabbed me immediately!

Ten years ago Bridgets son Jesse was killed by his best friend Tom. An argument that ended with devastating consequences. Now as Tom is set be to released from prison after serving ten years he will do so as Bridgets husband! Will people understand? Will they be supportive?

Toms parents Jill and Robert have been waiting for the day their son is finally released. They have no idea that 6 months ago he married Bridget...Will their perfectly planned reunion be shattered?

As Tom comes home long buried secrets threaten to surface which will have far reaching consequences and destroy everything that people think they knew.

This was a wonderfully written book and drew me in from the first chapter. I found I couldn’t put it down and read it in two sittings staying up long into the night as I simply had to know how this would play out. The plot was cleverly crafted and intertwined and delivered perfectly. Just when you think you’ve discovered an outstanding twist...BOOM... Another flies at you from a different angle!

This is my first read from KL Slater but definitely won’t be my last....You need to read this, you really do!

Thank you to Bookouture and NetGalley for providing me with an ARC of this story in exchange for an honest review.