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The Ex Boyfriend by Rona Halsall

 Today is my stop on the book tour for The Ex Boyfriend by Rona Halsall.  It was published by Bookouture on September 30, 2020.  I was given a copy of the book from NetGalley in exchange for my honest review.

He promised to love her until her dying day…

 

When Becca’s first love shows up on her social media feed, she can’t help but smile fondly. Once upon a time Connor was the love of her life, and though it was over ten years ago, he’s always held a place in her heart.

Then he sends her a message. He sounds happy – still kind and funny, still living across the world in Australia. But he wants to know everything about her life now. How can Becca tell him the truth? About her workaholic husband, her stressful job, and the challenges of caring for her elderly father and her longed-for, adorable but exhausting three-year-old daughter Mia?

Becca hesitates, knowing she shouldn’t even reply. But Connor lives on the other side of the world. Just how dangerous can becoming friends again be?

It feels harmless. Until Mia gets sick – in a way that no one can explain. And it starts to become clear – someone will do absolutely anything to make sure Becca never escapes her past…

A completely unputdownable psychological thriller – perfect for fans of My Lovely Wife, The Girl on the Train, and The Woman at the Window.


This book was such a trip.  It starts with every mother's worst fear-being accused of harming her own daughter.  Mia is unexpectedly sick and her mother Becca is terrified of losing her.  Her marriage is falling apart, and it was only natural for her to reminisce on better days with Connor. 

The story was fully of twists and turns and I really enjoyed it, despite guessing the ending 1/3 of the way through the book.  The characters aren't the best people, but the story made up for it.  It was just really hard to connect with Becca because she's so frantic.  The other characters aren't much better in terms of likability.  The story drew me in and I blew through this book.  For anyone looking to read a quick thriller, this book is perfect.

🌟🌟🌟🌟/5 Stars for me!

Author Bio: 


Rona lives on the Isle of Man with her husband, two dogs and three guinea pigs. She has been a bookworm since she was a child and now she's actually creating stories of her own, which still feels like a dream come true. 

She is an outdoorsy person and loves stomping up a mountain, walking the coastal paths and exploring the wonderful beaches on the Island while she's plotting how to kill off her next victim. She also makes sure she deletes her Google history on a regular basis, because... well, you can't be too careful when you spend your life researching new and ingenious ways for people to die.

She has three children and two step-children who are now grown up and leading varied and interesting lives, which provides plenty of ideas for new stories!

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