I have read Diana Wilkinson's books before and she does not disappoint. Jade Wiltshire is starting a new life in Marbella, as an estate agent selling homes in the sun. Hayley Scrivens is a freelance journalist when she gets a hints of a big story involving murder. The story starts in Marbella and involves Jade who is hiding a secret and as the story goes on you wonder how they're connected. A great thriller, told in POV's of both Jade and Hayley.

Many of the reviews that I read mention that this book is a sequel to another book written by the author. I had read the first book; however, I read it over a year ago, so I didn't really remember much about it. With that being said, this book could easily be read as a stand-alone book.

The story is told from two different points of view, Haley and Jade. For almost half of the book, I kept wondering how the two main character's storylines were related. When I finally figured it out, I thought it was genious!!

The ending leads me to believe that there will be yet another sequel!

Thank you to NetGalley for the opportunity to read this ARC in exchange for my honest opinion/review.

This is the sequel to the girl in seat 2A. I thought the book was well written with an enjoyable storyline. A very good sequel and difficult to put down.

This book is written in the inimitable classic and immersive style of Ms Wilkinson. Her writing flows so well and this particular story grabbed me from the few page. I loved the twists and turns and am a sucker for unlikable characters so this book was a perfect fit for me. Well done Ms Wilkinson. I would recommend this book to fans of psychological thrillers and look forward to your next release.

★★★.5

Hayley is ready to dump her boyfriend Teddy. They’ve been together for seven years, but it seems he hasn’t moved on from college life and is definitely giving off some Peter Pan vibes. Teddy just returned from another carefree solo trip, and as Hayley is getting ready to start the dreaded conversation, Teddy surprises her with a wild tale — a murder confession and a too-good-to-be-true job offer working for none other than the murderess herself. Hayley isn’t keen on Teddy returning to Spain so soon, but she needs him once her journalistic instincts kick in, and she already pictures herself receiving a Pulitzer as the investigative journalist who brought the story to light…

This was my second book by Diana Wilkinson, and I noticed I have a hard time cheering for her protagonists. While there are moments they are very likable and even relatable, there are just as many when they are utterly unlikable, and their choices don’t make sense to me.

I liked that the story was set in Spain and offered some fun facts about the geography and culture. The setting was well done, especially the description of the resort and how creepy it was at nightfall, which was quite vivid. I found some parts of the story a little too predictable, though I have to say the final reveal, the epilogue, was indeed a surprise!

I would classify The Girl on the Balcony as a fast-paced popcorn thriller and recommend it as a beach or pool read (ideally in a nicer resort than Campo de Golf).

Thank you NetGalley, Boldwood Books, and Diana Wilkinson for an advanced copy. All opinions are my own.

Sequel to "The Girl in Seat 2A".
Jade is out of money, homeless and hiding from her past.
Hayley's boyfriend overhears a conversation on a plane, and Hayley decides to investigate what was said to get the scoop of her life.

A gripping thriller that had me on the edge of my seat.
It is fine when you know who is out to get you, but in this book, the friendliest person is the one that you shouldn't trust!
Twisty and chilling in places, I can recommend this novel.
But read the first book before you read this one!

I loved The Girl in Seat 2A and this is a super sequel. I was flipping the pages well into the night, and highly recommend..

Thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for the arc.

Thanks to the author for a copy of this book and also to Netgalley and the publisher who also allowed me an advanced copy.

This is another fast paced thriller and a great follow in from the previous novel by this talented author. The story is told over short chapters with a great momentum and the characters are engaging and I couldn’t wait to see what would happen.

Great thriller and a rave to the end to see who dunnit- the best of endings where I had no clue!

Highly recommend this and would encourage readers to read the previous book first for better understanding and content.

This one caught me slowly...but once it did.. wow. Great plot, fascinating characters and so much happening. I didn't see the end coming but it was great.

This is one of those novels that keep you reading long into the night as it's just crazy enough to be true but somehow you don't want it to be! Jade works at a luxury resort in Spain and Hayley is a journalist, And the guests?? They are even more bizarre than the women! Hidden cameras, murder...what's not to love?!
Thanks to NetGalley for this ARC!

The sequel to the girl in seat 2A. Another great fast paced read. A book that I read in one sitting.
Total rating 3 1/2 stars

Enjoyed this book. I thought it lost it's way about halfway through the book.

Minor detail of the past episode with George really ought to have been explained a little more. Otherwise an easy read.

I enjoyed this story more than expected, even after realizing that it was a sequel to a different book, The Girl in Seat 2A, that I haven’t read. You don’t really need to have read the first one, but you would understand more of the references.

Jade is living and working at a luxury resort in Spain, barely getting by due to low occupancy and high fees associated with the living space. She keeps referencing some event in the past that she’s trying to get away from, and there do seem to be people following her. She had to rent out her apartment, leaving her with nowhere to live. She crashes in a client’s villa as he’s not expected back for several months. And then he returns early. Yeah, that doesn’t go over well.

Elsewhere, Hayley is a journalist waiting for that big story, who hears a crazy story from her boyfriend, Teddy, who’s been away traveling. He’s hired by a fellow passenger on the flight home to be her personal assistant/houseboy/escort. Oh, she also happens to be a filthy-rich member of a royal family in Europe. And Teddy swears she confessed to murdering her husband. It doesn’t stop him from accepting the position and passing on any and every detail that he can to Hayley. But when the communication slows, she wonders if he’s gotten into something that he won’t get out of alive.

It's definitely a story you can’t take too seriously, what I would call a breezy beach read. But I couldn’t put it down! There’s a good twist that I knew had to be coming, and it kept the action flowing. It’s a fun book, and I’ll probably go back and read The Girl in Seat 2A, because I like this author’s writing and would like to see how this crazy story all began!

My first book by this author and I was curious.

What I had overlooked is that this is a sequel to another book, and that’s obviously my own fault. Had I noticed that, I wouldn’t have picked it up without first reading the previous story. At first, it didn’t really stand out to me, but as I read on, I started to question things. I thought the explanation would come later, but no — I should’ve already known it.

Can the book be read as a standalone? Yes, in a way, but you definitely miss out on some things.

I’m a big fan of Spain, and the fact that the story is set there was a plus for me.
Sometimes you’re sitting somewhere and you (perhaps unconsciously) listen to people’s conversations around you. Often they’re about everyday things, but in this case, it’s different. And when that reaches the ears of a reporter, it’s only natural that her interest is sparked and she wants to get to the bottom of it. But of course, in this case, that comes with risks.

What I also really liked were the short chapters — they constantly pushed me to keep reading. It was an intriguing story and it definitely made me think, but personally, I prefer thrillers with a bit more punch.

What I found a little confusing was the timeline; at times, I felt something was being told in the present, and a little later it would delve into what, in my opinion, had happened earlier. I also didn’t always understand the structure of the story. That made it feel a bit confusing at times.

It’s an ideal book to read by the poolside and it did include a surprising twist, but it just wasn’t entirely my cup of tea. 3 stars..

Thank you

Enjoyed this book. I thought it lost it's way about halfway through the book.

Minor detail of the past episode with George really ought to have been explained a little more. Otherwise an easy read.

This was a heart pounding thriller that left me on the edge of my seat! It was fast paced, edge of the seat thriller that was extremely well executed. I was gripped from the very first page!

I loved the characters and the storyline. I recommend reading this book straight away definitely 5 stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Thank you Boldwood Books and NetGalley for allowing me to read this e-arc.This is a sequel to The Girl in Seat 2A.I suggest reading the first book so you get a glimpse into the backstory.This book continues to follow Jade, who is now in real estate in Spain. However, she’s not having an easy time.

The sequel to The Girl in Seat 2A.
Superb writing from this talented author.
Two central characters and a host of others.
The twists are huge and some i certainly didn't see coming.
A real thrilling thriller!
My thanks to netgalley and the publisher for my copy.

“The Girl on the Balcony” is a sequel by Diana Wilkinson. I had just finished reading the first book - The Girl in Seat A2 - and I strongly recommend reading that book before this one as it helps with some of the missing backstory. This book continues to follow Jade, who is now in real estate in Spain. However, she’s not having an easy time … as seems to be rather typical of her situation. I don’t know if I missed something but for the longest time I was confused about the timeline (it was almost as if part was present day and the other part was a few months in the past). Overall, I found the short chapters once again good for pacing as this book is, in general, a rather quick read (once the characters are established, along with their motives). I didn’t find this book as tightly written as the first book in the series, so overall it was an okay read. However, I think that if you’ve liked Ms. Wilkinson’s other books and/or really liked the first book in this series, do give this follow-up a try.

Great fast paced book!!! Love a book that starts from overhearing conversations. This lead to a place I honestly didn't see coming. Great thrill of a ride!


Thanks to the author, the publisher and Netgalley for an early release of this book.