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Shannon is a tour guide in Ireland but wants to do more than just the touristy things. When she receives an email to show a couple from Boston the real Ireland she accepts and meets the couple and discovers that not everything is as expected. This trip would be a real adventure…..
This story with his twists and turns kept me entertained until the end. And with an unexpected end. Really enjoyed it.
The family that has it all, but do they? To hide their past they need a vacation, Ireland being the perfect place but why?
When Shannon receives an email asking her to be a couples tour guide out of hours, attached is a large fee which Shannon couldn't resist.. she takes a week off work., as asked she plans to take her visitors to the places no one really wants to go. Is this as easy as it seems? Rosalind is a hard woman to please and constantly puts Shannon down on her places of interest. Are Rosalind and Donovan hiding something.. Barnaby their son, warns Shannon to be aware of his parents!. THEY ARE DANGEROUS he tells her.. will she find out what is really going on? This is an exciting read, didn't see the outcome coming which is a bonus, well written plot, definitely recommend
In this gripping story, Donovan and Rosalind travel to Ireland with their son and nanny for a true Irish experience. For Shannon, a tour guide, this job seems like a perfect chance to pay off her debts and follow her dream of showing unique parts of Ireland. But as she gets to know Donovan and Rosalind better, she realizes their intentions aren't clear. Caught in a web of lies, Shannon discovers shocking truths about the couple, leading to an exciting and unpredictable ending.
The Family Trip is another thrilling read from Hurst, full of suspense and unexpected twists. This novel is a four-star page-turner that kept me hooked until the last page.
I would like to thank Bookouture & NetGalley for providing an ARC of this book in exchange for my honest and fair review
Another quick read from Daniel Hurst complete with the usual twists, confusion and easily escapable legal complications no matter the crime. These are great for when you want a light easy read and don’t mind an unconvincing plot and frustratingly naive main characters (in this case in the form of Shannon). The twists were reasonably predictable after reading a number of his earlier works … more psychological twisters than thrillers. Enjoyable for the purpose I was reading. Thanks to Netgalley and Bookouture for letting me read an advanced copy. His books are certainly addictive!
"The Family Trip" by Daniel Hurst is another thrilling 5-star read by one of my new favorite authors! Shannon O’Shea is working as a tour guide when she gets the offer of a lifetime. Rosalind and Donovan Conway offer Shannon $10,000 for a private tour around Ireland. After struggling to make ends meet following a failed business endeavor, Shannon can’t turn down the opportunity to make enough money to start over. Of course, nothing is ever as easy as it seems.
This story is told from the perspectives of Shannon and Rosalind. It is a very quick and enjoyable read. I thought I had it all figured out and was a little disappointed, thinking Daniel Hurst made this book too easy to predict. Well, silly me—I had it all wrong. The final twist took me by complete surprise, and I am glad it did! I can’t wait for the next book by this author.
Thanks to Bookouture, Daniel Hurst, and NetGalley for providing me with the opportunity to read this ARC and share my honest review.
How I love everything that Daniel Hurst writes, and this was no exception! It was hard to put down. Shannon O'Shea is a tourist guide in Ireland who is tired of the same old tourist sites and would rather go to the rare ones that hardly get visited.
So when a couple in the States want to hire her for an exorbitant amount of money to be taken to these "off the beaten path" scenic places, she's excited for the chance. Until she finds out that they have an ulterior motive! This is obviously the first in a series of stories, and I can hardly wait for the next one.
Thanks to #NetGalley and #Bookouture for the book #TheFamilyTrip by #DanielHurst. This book is about a mother and father who have adopted two kids. They are determined to keep their kids and not let them know about being adopted, at any cost. I read this book in one sitting and is absolutely phenomenal, just like Daniel Hurst’s books. Highly recommend.
I received an ARC of this book. I have now attempted a few books by this author and have not really enjoyed any of them, so maybe his writing is just not for me. To be fair, I also tend to struggle with books that have British or European settings and characters, so again, this may just not be a good fit for me. It is rare that I DNF a book, but I was tempted on this one.
This is my first Daniel Hurst book and I will definitely be looking out for more of his work to read. The book kept my attention throughout and the twist at the end took me by total surprise as I certainly did not see it coming. The epilogue left me wanting a sequel so fingers crossed for a part 2!
I planned the perfect vacation. But now my son is missing… Everyone believes my husband Donovan and I have it all – a loving marriage, two adorable children and the dream house. But beneath the surface of our enviable American lifestyle lies a secret that binds us tighter than our vows. I thought we could keep the truth buried forever, but I was wrong.
To protect the secrets of my past, we have to go to Ireland to find the woman who has the power to shatter my perfect family. And I’m prepared to do whatever it takes to stop her… Except my plan for revenge has gone horribly wrong. And now my eight-year-old son Barnaby is missing. My body trembles as I scan the sunny spot where I last saw him. But there’s no sign of Barnaby’s blue t-shirt and sandy blonde hair.
This had me from the first page, and kept me turning pages until the end. Lots of twists and turns, quick read. I love these popcorn thrillers! I just have to say—if someone offers you a job that seems too good to be true, maybe think twice before accepting it! I really enjoyed this and have added Hurst to my list of authors to follow! ❤️
Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for the advanced digital reader's copy (ARC) in exchange for an honest review!
I know that I’m in for a real treat whenever I read a book from Daniel Hurst and his latest, The Family Trip, was no exception. This story was set in Ireland, a place that I’ve always wanted to visit, so that added yet another level of interest to this exciting and suspense filled tale. The villain’s motivations didn’t become apparent until about halfway through the book, and it was a shock! The real twist at the end was even more unexpected but it carried The Family Trip to a satisfying conclusion. I really enjoyed this book!
Many thanks to NetGalley for such a wonderful time with this ARC.
I planned the perfect vacation. But now my son is missing…
Who has taken my son? I thought I was in control but now I fear this whole vacation was a trap… Can I save my family, or will our lives be destroyed forever?
Daniel Hurst has done it again. Another read filled with twists that makes it such a great psychological thriller.
A family from America coming to Ireland for a family holiday seemed harmless until the husband and wife had a plan, but can they pull it off?
Shocks you through out right until the end.
While you think you have it all solved and what will happen a twist comes and just shocks you.
The ending but, I need more I need to know what else happens.
This book!!! The prologue had me instantly hooked. I immediately felt sketched out with the scenarios going on, so I knew it was too good to be true with the offerings. The first 60% of the book had me questioning so many things. I came up with so many theories and spoiler alert, they were all wrong! Twist after twist got thrown at me and the ending had me shook. I couldn’t believe it. I loved the short chapters and each chapter ended on a mini cliff hanger, so I had to keep reading. I devoured this book and finished it in a little over 24 hours! The characters had me so frustrated at times and I just wanted to help people out in certain scenarios.
Another great one from Daniel Hurst! His books are always such quick reads and are always really good. This one did not have such a surprise twist, I figured out what was happening really early on so I wasn’t shocked by it. Also I thought the description of the book was very misleading. The short synopsis really wasn’t what the book was about. Still, it was good and I enjoyed it as I have all his other books!
Thank you to the author, NetGalley, and. Bookoutoure for the advance reader copy. This is my honest review. Publication date May 31, 2024.
This is now my favorite Daniel Hurst book. I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book, especially with the hook at the beginning. It was thrilling to read and there were quite a few times I was surprised by the events in the story. The ending especially surprised me and I look forward to seeing if there is more to the story. The Irish setting sounds amazing for a family vacation, minus the crazy couple.
Thank you NetGalley and Bookouture for the opportunity to review this book prior to publication.
Thank you to Daniel Hurst, Bookouture, and NetGalley for an arc of this novel in exchange for my honest opinion.
Another 5 star read! I am obsessed with Daniel Hurst. Every single book he writes is a solid 5/5 and this was no different. The story is about Shannon, a tour guide in Ireland, who is down on her luck and barely surviving paycheck to paycheck and the uber rich Conway family living in America: Rosalind, her husband Donovan, their son, Barnaby, and their nanny, Philippa. It's made quite clear that Rosalind and Donovan want to book a tour with Shannon, but things are not what they seem. They have picked Shannon for a specific reason and made her a financial offer that she simply can't afford to decline. Shannon has no idea the danger she is in or why she was handpicked from other tour guides, but one thing is for sure, this will not turn out to be a family trip full of lifelong precious memories, it will turn into an absolute nightmare.
If you've read anything else from Daniel Hurst, you know he is a master of suspense and tension. A little less than halfway I started to piece together why this family was targeting Shannon, but it can't just end there right? Not being only halfway through the book with a solid 40% left to go. HOLY MOLY! We have a Hurst twist of events. Just about the time the tension is easing up and you think everything is going to be ok....WHAM...hit again with another shocker and then another!!!! I loved how the story concluded. This needs to be in everyone's hands on May 31, 2024!
It was my first book from Daniel Hurst and I really loved it. It’s a great thriller with many twists. I thought I knew what would happened at the end of the book but I was shocked by the last three chapters. Thanks to NetGalley for this advanced copy (out May 31).
Daniel Hurst is a new-to-me author, and as soon as I learned about his books, I picked up The Couple’s Revenge which I really liked! If you enjoy books by Kirsten Modglin, Freida McFadden, and John Marrs, you will probably like Daniel’s books too.
I was excited to dive into his latest, The Family Trip which grabbed me right away, always a good sign. I loved the setting of Ireland. If I could leave now for a trip to Ireland, Id go. But I digree. This is the story of the Conway family.
Shannon is the tour guide hired by the wealthy Conway family to show them around. They want something exclusive and private. From the early pages, it’s clear that there is something weird between the Conways and Shannon, but what? You will be glued to the pages as I was!
Synopsis:
Everyone believes my husband Donovan and I have it all – a loving marriage, two adorable children and the dream house. But beneath the surface of our enviable American lifestyle lies a secret that binds us tighter than our vows.
I thought we could keep the truth buried forever, but I was wrong. To protect the secrets of my past, we have to go to Ireland to find the woman who has the power to shatter my perfect family. And I’m prepared to do whatever it takes to stop her…
Except my plan for revenge has gone horribly wrong. And now my eight-year-old son Barnaby is missing.
My body trembles as I scan the sunny spot where I last saw him. But there’s no sign of Barnaby’s blue t-shirt and sandy blonde hair.
Who has taken my son? I thought I was in control but now I fear this whole vacation was a trap… Can I save my family, or will our lives be destroyed forever?
This comes out on May 31.
I slowly am beginning to love Daniel Hurst books. Very similar writing to Frieda McFadden. This story line was very original and had good plot twists.
Another great story from Daniel Hurst. He couldn't write a disappointing book if he tried !! Twists galore and just when you think you know where the story is going...........................wham...................another twist that you would never have guessed. This is a book and author that I highly recommend .
Many thanks to Netgalley for the opportunity to read this ARC