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I have read many books by this author and have loved everyone of them. So when I received this ARC copy I was so happy and I wasn't disappointed. What a thriller with twins,lies,deceit and of course murder. Plus so many twists I could not wait to finish it.

Noel and Ned are twins who grew up never knowing their father. Their mother did her best to raise the boys but always had a hard time. You see Ned was the evil twin who got into so much trouble that they had to keep moving just so Ned was gone. No matter where they moved to trouble followed them, trouble caused by Ned. Noel on the other hand was the good twin who tried to keep Ned out of trouble, but also had to leave a school that he liked because of Ned.

Then there is Brooke, Lizzie, Hope and Aunt Alice. This family was finally coming together until lies and betrayal crept in. Aunt Alice lied about beautiful Hope's mother who she really was. Everyone thought it was Freya Brooke's sister that died at her own hands. The truth is Brooke is Hopes mother along with Riker who is her father.. Then there is Lizzie who all along thought that Aunt Alice was her mother but that was a lie also. She was the sister of Brooke and Freya. So many lies, so much time lost to a family that needed each other.

Now Brooke meets Noel who she falls for immediately. Trying not to fall for him to quickly because she has trust issues she doesn't let Noel meet Hope. Plus Noel is an ex con who killed his evil twin by accident. Or was It? Lizzie works at the prison as a art therapist. She knows Noel and doesn't like him for some reason. Once she finds out Brooke is dating Noel she wants to warn her about him. How can she when she and Brooke have trust issues with each other. A fact that has kept Lizzie from being with Brooke and Hope. How can she make Brooke see that Noel isn't who he said he is? How can she prove this when Noel seem to always be two steps ahead of her. Plus since she has cut Alice out of her life who can she turn to? The only problem I had with this book was that since twins were involved I sometimes had to reread parts to make sure who I was reading about.

This book had me guessing at every turn. So many twists and turns a real thriller. The kind I just love to read. I could not put this book down and read it in one day. I will surely recommend it to all my reading friends. I will say that this is Ms. Marsh's best to date.

Thnak you NetGalley and the publishers for the ARC. Thank you Nicola Marsh for writing a real thriller. 4.5 stars

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Thank you NetGalley! This book had me hooked from the very beginning! This story was different from most thrillers I’ve read! I did find there was a lot of characters & their stories to follow and that it was a bit predictable but that didn’t stop me from being invested in this book & finding out what would happen next. Definitely a page turner! So excited to read more from this author ⭐️

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Thank you to NetGalley and Bookouture for an early copy of My Sister's Boyfriend by Nicola Marsh.
I love a good psychological thriller and after seeing early reviews, I was super excited to read this book. The story was okay, but seemed a bit flat and was rather predictable. I found myself skimming the pages just to get through this one, and sadly did not find anything thrilling in the whole book. 😢

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Thank you to NetGalley and Bookouture for providing this book, with my honest review below.

My Sister’s Boyfriend was creepy and had some solid twists that kept the story fresh. Following sister’s Lizzy and Brooke (the sister), we learn about their backstory with sister their Aunt Alice, dead sister Freya, and her daughter (now taken care of by Brooke), Hope. Interspersed we see Noel’s perspective (the boyfriend) and flashes to his past with his brother Ned, killed in an accidental car accident by Noel. It’s agreed Ned was a bad seed but it turns out he has ties to Freya and Hope. And with Lizzy having a bad feeling about Noel, despite his perfect image, the tension between Lizzy, Noel, and Brooke is clear. But what makes this book so effective as a thriller is the secrets everyone is keeping from the other and the dysfunctional family ties that are uncovered.

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A twisty tale which kept me reading until far to late.
Well written characters and an interesting storyline.
Overall a worthy five star read with a great ending.
My thanks to netgalley and the publisher for my copy.

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“My Sister’s Boyfriend” is a thriller by Nicola Marsh. I thought the idea of this story was a good one, but for some reason it just didn’t work for me. I didn’t really like any of the characters and found the plot predictable. There’s mistrust that seemed to drag on (granted, family dynamics) and I found myself skimming as the book went on. I wish I’d enjoyed this book more.

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Well this book spun me on my head as i was totally going down the wrong path thinking I knew what was doing but I was glad to be proved wrong as it has a great ending. I loved this story of a young woman raising a child who has been kept from her for over a decade after the death of her sister. When she meets an ex con who wants to make a go of his life out of prison her whole families lives are thrown up in the air and some secrets are even bigger than anyone thought.

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I like the story thought it was a little predictable for me right from the start. The characters were somewhat likeable. This could’ve been a little better.

Thank u netgalley for the arc

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So I went back and skimmed the previous book to remind myself where the story stopped. This book was good. It had suspense and held my attention ton, but I had it figured out about halfway. There were a couple shocks at the end but for the most part I thought it was predictable. Still a good thriller!

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This is an intelligent read, well written and well plotted, regarding two sisters and one boyfriend. It wasn't stand out, but I enjoyed it and read it quickly, the twists and turns weren't anything new as such but I still really enjoyed it.

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A tense and creepy thriller that keeps you turning the pages until the shocking ending. Full of twists and turns, it was fantastic!

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Lizzie and her siblings are from a disfunctional family with hidden secrets, and many lies.
Their late sister, Freya was no saint, and was involved with Ned, who was a twin. Ned was evil, and was killed by Noel in a freak accident. Noel was jailed for driving away when he ran over Ned.

Brooke, Lizzie's sister is in love with Noel, but Lizzie doesn't trust him.

I did enjoy this novel, written from several POV's. However, I did work out one of the biggest twists in it.
The story flowed well, but I found the mistrust between the sisters a little boring. On the whole, the book was entertaining.

Thanks to Netgalley and Bookouture for the opportunity to read this book.

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Woo hoo! Nicola Marsh does it again! This was an easy 5 star read. This author can weave such a twisted tale and execute it with precision. Fantastic characters that kept me reading long into the night. Chock full of secrets and lies with crazy tension. It was impossible to know who to trust.
Great read!
Thank you NetGalley, Nicola Marsh and Bookouture for the opportunity to read and review this cracker of a book.

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oh...my...gosh! what a beautifully written, page turner of a book! 1 million ⭐s/ ⭐s

The story walks through the different perspectives of three main people, two sisters, Lizzie and Brooke, and Brooke's new boyfriend Noel. Lizzie, a psychologist who works with ex-cons through art therapy, meets Noel, the newly released ex-con convicted for accidentally killing his brother. To Lizzie's surprise, Noel happens to be her sister's new boyfriend! There is just something about him Lizzie cant shake. Told through alternating perspectives, we hear from Brooke as she walks through her newfound relationship with Noel along with her blossoming relationship with Hope. We hear from Lizzie as she tries to investigate exactly what is off about her coworker/student, Noel and mend her relationship with Brooke. We mostly hear from Noel speaking about his brother in the past tense, uncovering what exactly went wrong leading to his accidentally death.

With lines crossing all over the place and plot twists galore, I could not put this book down! I received this book yesterday and finished it by last night! I was hooked from the very beginning. Murder and mystery, with a dish of family drama, what more could you want! The major twist had me gasping audibly and staring blankly into space for several minutes going back and noticing all the clues. I loved Lizzie and her protectiveness and loyalty to Brooke and Hope. They do say you will do "anything" for your family and where that boundary lies, who really knows?

I would recommend this book to absolutely everyone I know and look forward to reading more of Nicola Marsh's read! Definitely just found a new favorite author

Thank you so so so much to NetGalley and Nicola Marsh for allowing me to read an advanced reader copy of "My Sister's Boyfriend" in exchange for my honest feedback!

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This talented author has written a page turner. Murder and mayhem…realistic characters…intrigue…mystery…recipe for a cannot put down novel. Do not try to guess the ending too soon. Red herrings and secrets make that difficult…twists and turns also. Thanks Netgalley.

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What a finger licking story this is!

Usually a family should love and support each other, but there are families, like the one in the book, who tell lies and betray like there is no tomorrow. I  already had great fun discovering this entangled web, but there is a lot more to unveil. 

When you have been stabbed in the back once, you are suspicious of everything and everyone and you feel like you cannot trust anyone, not even those who have your best interests at heart. Everybody seems to want what you have and you decide, from now on, you will only rely on your own instincts...

I was shocked and flabbergasted on more than one occasion. This was such a roller coaster, filled to the rafters with twists. Even the twists had twists. :)

I loved every minute it took me to devour this book. It was even more tasty than a plate full of my favorite dessert. 5 stars.

Thank you

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I still have goosebumps after this one! Wow! I was so caught off guard by the ending. I loved the main character. Such a good book!

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