When Chloe finds herself leaving for her honeymoon with her seemingly perfect husband, Dan, after a whirlwind romance, she's happier than she ever thought she could be. Unfortunately, they don't even get out of the airport before she realizes that Dan isn't at all who she thought he was.

The basic plot of this book is simple and brilliant. We have a seemingly smart young woman finding herself in way over her head in the name of love. There were so many ways this book could have gone that would have made it a tense, edge-of-your seat thriller...... and it aggressively avoided all of them. I have never DNF'ed a NetGalley, I sincerely believe you owe it to the author who is giving you their book for free to read the *entire* thing and provide feedback, so I did finish this one. That being said, if there wasn't a NetGalley, I'd have DNF'ed no more than 15% through and even if I managed to keep going, every page gave me a reason not to. I kept waiting for it to go somewhere that would make all the actions of these characters make sense, but it never did, it just kept getting more and more bizarre and unbelievable.

In the first few pages, you feel bad for Chloe as you learn that her whirlwind romance is going to cause her huge problems. I say this as a married person: if my husband had changed our honeymoon from my dream location to some other random place, I would be absolutely livid. Chloe gets mad for a hot second and then write it off, which would be a continuing pattern for her no matter how many times this man does crap thing after crap thing. The more backstory you get, the less bad you feel for Chloe. By the halfway point, you can't help but feel she deserves absolutely everything she gets. I'm sorry but if I saw one tenth of the red flags Chloe saw, I'd not only marry him I'd have a restraining order out. Chloe on the other hand just rolls with it. Literally dozens of times in this book she has the opportunity to get away and either chooses not to, or does get away and returns. It's like watching the moron character in a horror movie that chooses to hide in the rusty-saw filled basement instead of driving away in the running car...... for an entire book. It's absolutely maddening. More maddening is the fact that the more nasty things Dan does, the more Chloe acts surprised. "Oh my gosh how could you do.... xyz thing?! I can't believe you could do that!" How could he do that? Really?! Look at all the other things he's done, how could you expect him NOT to do that?! I don't know that I've ever read a book with a dumber FMC. I kept waiting for their to be some explanation for her insane behavior but there never was. In addition to my absolutely hatred of the main character, there were absolutely no redeemable secondary characters. Dan was awful, Chloe's gran was awful, her siblings are awful. I suppose her Gran's carer was okay but she was a very small part.

In addition to absolutely abysmal characters across the board, the pacing in this book was disaster. The first 75% is Dan doing bad things and Chloe freaking out for a minute and then totally letting it go and moving on to let him to the next crap thing. The last 25% was an insanely wild ride that was off the rails as far as unbelievable and just completely bizarre.

It was all just really unfortunate because somehow the writing itself is good. The wording, the settings, the mix of dialogue vs. internal thought it all really strong. I just wish the author would have chosen a much, much more grounded believable story. The basic plot had to much potential and this fell so far short. It kills me to write a bad review, I am 500+ books in and I almost always find something redeeming but this one just killed me.

I just finished listening to the audiobook and I must admit. I found myself getting frustrated at the main character, Chloe. How could she find herself in these circumstances, etc. As the book progressed and we begin to see more determination and fight come from Chloe I began enjoying the book more. You route for her and I really liked the book. I loved how the author wrapped things up. I recommend this one.

This book has been on my kindle since its release in 2019, but as the audiobook was released earlier this month, I thought it was finally time for me to get to it!

I've read a lot of books about gaslighting recently, and it's a trope that makes me frequently roll my eyes. So I was a little worried at the start, as I couldn't get my head around why such an anxious character (Chloe) would marry a man she barely knew. Of course, stories like this always have such a basic set-up that makes little sense at first, so I gave the story some time to develop to see if it could redeem itself.

I probably wouldn't have enjoyed it as much if I was physically reading the story, but I found the audiobook really enjoyable! I think the narration definitely enhanced my reading experience as the audiobook really brought the characters to life.

Overall, I enjoyed it a lot more than I expected to. If you're a fan of this thriller trope, I'm sure you'll love this one as the story is handled well, and there are enough original twists to keep the story engaging.

The Honeymoon by Rona Halsall is a psychological thriller that had an intriguing premise about the consequences of haste decisions to marriage. The story had its moments of suspense and intrigue. The plot was well-paced and I found myself eagerly listening to uncover the truth behind the characters' actions and decisions. I appreciated how the audiobook delved into the lesson of taking time to understand oneself and one's partner before making life-changing commitments.

Overall, this audiobook was a thrilling ride with a meaningful message, complemented by superb narration. If you enjoy psychological thrillers that blend suspense with insightful themes and appreciate a talented narrator who can bring the story to life, I highly recommend giving this one a listen!

In this story we have a a honeymoon that was anything but relaxing when Chloe finds out that she might not be able to trust this man that she fell in love with and married so quickly. This story just kept unraveling more and more as you read it and it doesn’t stop until the very end. I think Rona did such a great job with building up the characters and giving you just enough to keep you wanting more and then boom everything explodes.

The Honeymoon by Rona Halsall was totally creepy - the reader follows as Chloe and Dan's whirlwind romance just begins to unravel. First, Dan decides that he is going to go against every honeymoon dream that Chloe has ever had - no amazing beach..... they go to the countryside. I mean, I love a countryside, but girlfriend wanted to go to the Maldives!
This was an excellent psychological thriller and the more we get to know Chloe, the weirder her situation is too... all of her siblings are angry with her. Really great twists - I finished this book in 24 hours!
Naomi Frederick did an amazing job bringing this to life - her "male" voice was awesome! Her vocalizations were excellent, clear and perfectly paced.
Thank you to @NetGalley and Bookouture Audio who provided me with this ALC in exchange for an honest review.

This is the 3rd book by Rona Halsall I've listened to and I enjoyed all of them! The Honeymoon definitely surprised me and kept me guessing. I thought I knew what was going on... but then I didn't! Rona Halsall does a great job creating gripping settings and characters that feel so real! I recommend this domestic thriller to everyone that likes this genre!

I really did enjoy the first half of this audiobook. I thought Rona built up the feeling of suspense very well. During the second half I found it impossible to believe that Chloe could be that naive. Thankfully there were a lot of plot twists that kept me listening. The narration wasn't my favorite but wasn't bad either.

In "The Honeymoon" by Rona Halsall, Chloe embarks on what becomes the honeymoon from hell. After being love-bombed and swept off her feet by a charming ex-rugby player, she rushes into marriage, only to discover that her new life bears little resemblance to the happily ever after she envisioned. The novel's fast pacing and an intriguing cast of characters keep the reader guessing about the source of Chloe's misfortunes. However, her consistent ignorance of red flags may frustrate some readers. While this makes a great airplane or beach, it lacks depth and believability.

I unfortunately had to DNF this as I really struggled to get into it. I’m not sure if it was the storyline or the narration of it on audio.

The story was enjoyable, though the twist was somewhat predictable. I appreciated the setting of the story. The main character was annoying at first but redeemed herself by the end. The plot involves a girl who quickly marries a boy she doesn't know well and then discovers his true nature. I wouldn't recommend the book overall, but it might appeal to those who prefer short chapters, a single POV, and a love story with a dark turn.

Thank you to NetGalley and for an audio copy in exchange for an honest review.

3.5 Stars

Chloe is head over heels in love with her brand new husband, Dan, who she met a few months before when he brought his mother into her treatment facility. They had a whirlwind intense courtship and they are now going to spend the rest of their lives getting to know each other. She is surprised that as they board the plane he has changed their honeymoon destination from the Maldives to Mallorca, without a saying a word to her. When they arrive, she is surprised by his strange behavior and he tells her he doesn't want to leave, in fact, he wont let her. Chloe realizes her biggest mistake was marrying a stranger she knows nothing about.

I am a huge fan of Rona Halsall's work as she has a real talent for domestic psychological thrillers with plenty of suspicion and twists. I struggled a little bit because I liked Chloe but her waffling between loving and fearing Dan and her inability to make him give her a straight answer made me crazy. I disliked and distrusted Dan which works for the story. The pace is fast and Chloe is the narrator pov. The end is great with a handful of last minute twists and turns. Bottom line, don't marry a stranger but do pick up this thriller.
I had the audio version read by Naomi Frederick who is a great narrator and easy to listen to. I love listening to her work and would highly recommend her.

The Honeymoon is an interesting thriller born from a main character who had a myriad of self-doubts brought from a life of emotional and mental abuse. Her desire of acceptance leads to a difficult spiral of events, and only when she’s ready to fight for herself do things begin to improve.

The thriller storyline is intriguing and will keep you guessing what’s next. The heart of the story though is the journey the female main character takes to overcome her obstacles.

I listened to the audiobook version of this story, which was well done by a single narrator. I listened at 2x speed (with my normal audiobook listening speed 1.75-2x).

Thank you NetGalley and Bookouture Audio for this advanced audiobook copy.

I will not be posting the review anywhere since it isn't a positive one. I don't want to negatively affect the author. I am currently at 81% and have decided to DNF. I just can't go on. The book is long and drawn out and the narrator has a boring voice. I feel like I would have given up earlier if I was reading the physical copy instead of listening to it. This book just isn't for me. Thank you for the opportunity and I am sorry that I didn't enjoy it.

The Honeymoon follows Chloe, a newlywed whose honeymoon vacay is about to become a nightmare. Sounds like such a good time! Unfortunately, this wasn’t quite what I expected. The set up is great, but most of the book doesn’t actually take place on the honeymoon and the twist unravels pretty slowly with no big shocking reveals. Maybe I just saw it coming a mile away? Or didn’t really keep interest after the honeymoon and our FMC’s weird decisions.
2.5 ⭐️

Thank you NetGalley and the publisher for this advanced audiobook in exchange for my unbiased review.

I loved the ending of this book but was so bored in the middle and beginning. I thought the middle was drawn out and redundant. The ending redeem the book for me and I’m glad I kept listening!!
Naomi Frederick did a great job with the narration for this book!!

Good narration and a good story. Chloe is an awful character- so sappy - well, until the end. I liked her at the end. During the book you just want to give her a good shake. She behaves like a total idiot and I found her a little unbelievable. Everyone else is just horrible

This started off strong and suspenseful but then it felt like it took too long to get to the twist(s).
Chloe and Mark meet, are engaged one month later, married the next month. At the airport to fly away for their honeymoon, Mark has switched the location and hadn't told Chloe. Then she loses her phone, then he's taken her pocketbook. There was a feeling of dread as the story unfolded as Mark was completely untrustworthy. The narrator was great!
Thank you NetGalley and the publisher for access to this audiobook.

Now here is an author I love to read so when The Honeymoon by Rona Halsall came out I have to find a quiet place in my garden and open my kindle. WoW............Rona does not disappoint! her two previous two books Love you Gone and Keep you safe were brilliant reads I was excited to get my hands on a copy. I was not wrong with this book It was another brilliant read.

Chloe had the dream wedding. a wedding she has always dreamt of and wanted...........With her perfect man Dan waiting for her at the end of the aisle. They haven’t known each other for long, but as she she knew as she looked at him she knew it would be forever.

But was it?

Later, as they relax on a beautiful island, settling in to their new married life together, they congratulate themselves on their lovely wedding day, and Dan jokes that he’d like them to stay there forever.

But, was he joking?

I highly recommend this book and all of Rona's books. They are great for your holidays as well.

Big Thank you to Bookouture Audio and NetGalley who provided me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. All the thoughts and opinions are my own.

Interesting thriller. Chloe had a difficult past, but now,she is married to Dan and happily in love. They were going on their honeymoon in Maldives. But, suddenly, Dan changed their location, and from there, it's ongoing tension one after another for Chloe. Dan is manipulative, and I found him suspicious from the start. What happened on the island was shocking and twisted. Still, Chloe gave him another chance but regretted it immensely. Chloe is a strong character who survived after suffering so much. Chapters are fast-paced and intriguing. The climax is great. My first by the author, but I would love to read more. Recommended. Thanks to Netgalley and Bookouture Audio for the audio copy.