The Forever Home: An incredibly gripping psychological thriller with a breathtaking twist

· Bookouture
4.2
36 reviews
Ebook
350
Pages

About this ebook

‘Wow!!! What an absolute cracker of a book!!!… I just loved everything about it… An absolutely addictive page turner that kept my heart in my throat on the edge of the seat… A compelling, page turning, mind blowing psychological thriller.’ Bookworm86 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

 

You thought you’d always be safe there… you were wrong.

 

Carly had thought they’d always live there. The beautiful Cornish cliffside house they’d taken on as a wreck, that Mark had obsessively re-designed and renovated – a project that had made him famous. It was where they’d raised their children, where they’d sat cosily on the sofa watching storms raging over the sea below. It was where they’d promised to keep each other’s secrets…

 

Until now. Because Mark has fallen in love. With someone he definitely shouldn’t have. Someone who isn’t Carly. And suddenly their family home doesn’t feel like so much of a safe haven.

 

Carly thinks forever should mean forever though: it’s her home and she’ll stay there. Even the dark family secrets it contains feel like they belong to her. But someone disagrees. And, as threats start to arrive at her front door, it becomes clear, someone will stop at nothing. Because someone wants to demolish every last thing that makes Carly feel safe. Forever.

 

An utterly unputdownable psychological thriller about what lies are hidden in the most beautiful homes. Perfect for fans of Date Night, Gone Girl and The Woman in the Window.


Readers are loving The Forever Home:

WOW!! WOW!! WOW!!… The top #1 stop of my recommendations for 2021So fast-paced it is unputdownable, intense, emotional, mind blowing, gripping, filled with betrayal, secrets, and “omg she went there” moments!!... wickedly good!’ Heidi Lynn’s Book Reviews ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

 

‘I was completely hooked from the first page and honestly could not put the book down… I did not predict the end and audibly gasped at the final twist. Just fantastic.’ Greatreadsflowersandseeds ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

 

‘Utterly compelling… Oh my goodness… I sat mouth wide open as I held my breath, just utterly brilliant!!!... A page turning thriller that hooked me in and gripped me so tightly I felt captive, breathless and broken… An outstanding read that will stay with me forever.’ CrooksonBooks ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

 

Hold on tight, buckle up baby, the ride’s about to begin… An epic thriller!... it’s hot, it’s sizzling, it’s a scorcher and it’s like right out of the oven and into the fire – real drama!... that ending was the bomb!The Secret Book Sleuth ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

 

WOW… her best one yet!… Each time I *think* I have it all figured out and practically lose my mind in anticipation of finally getting it right, then BOOM! Just a snap, crackle, and pop, and I’m all twisted up again!... Jaw-dropping!’ Misty’s Corner Reviews ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

 

Wow this was an incredible book… I was hooked from the very first page and once I started reading I couldn’t put it down… Every time I thought I had sussed out what was happening something else cropped up and really kept me on my toes.’ Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

 

‘Sue Watson knocks it out of the park… such a great read! Just when you think the story is almost over, another twist comes happens and shocks you! I couldn't put this book down!’ Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐


Wow!... Sue Watson delivered big time… If you are looking for a great edge-of-your-seat thriller jam-packed with surprising plot twists... this is your book. Definitely a great book to start off your summer 2021 list!’ Two Girls and a Book Obsession ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Ratings and reviews

4.2
36 reviews
Terrie Robinson
June 4, 2021
A Psycho-Thriller with a perfect ending! A gorgeous cliff-side home overlooking the Atlantic Ocean in Cornwall. It's where Carly grew-up but it's an absolute wreck when her mother gifts it to her as a wedding present. To Carly it's her forever home. A living, breathing thing to be nurtured and, at the time, badly in need of being brought back to life. Carly's architect husband Mark took on the project. The redesign and reconstruction of their home was something Mark saw as a useful transformation, an over-the-top attempt to be noticed. To Mark it would be his business card, a tool to use to secure future work. But, mostly it was about being noticed! Carly filmed the renovation as Mark talked to her through the process. She would download the video to social media sites and they quickly gained followers. She tagged where DIY supplies were purchased which generated support from companies for future costs of supplies to keep the project going. What started as a home remodel project eventually turned into a popular TV home improvement show watched by millions. Now a US streaming service is interested in 'Forever Home' and a trip to America seems to be in Carly's and Mark's future. It all feels so perfect! Like a dream come true! Handsome, charismatic Mark and beautiful, supportive Carly in a perfect marriage and living in their gorgeous forever home where it all began! It is also in their forever home where, on the night of their 25th Wedding Anniversary party, it all comes crashing down! Maybe perfect isn't forever.... This story is told in the first person voice of protagonist, Carly. She leads the reader on an emotional narrative about her marriage, her children and her forever home, the only home she's lived in. Through this narration the backstories have depth and the character development is strong. Carly, without a doubt, is my favorite character and I admire her unfiltered displays of strength and courage! I enjoy reading a book with shorter chapters and this one has that. The pace of this story was just right and sprinkled with lots of teasers to keep me reading. The author artfully had me guessing about a couple of the characters motives through to the end. The final twist was unexpected and I loved it! The ending was perfection! I highly recommend this book to all who love Psycho-Thrillers or just a well-constructed story. I know I will definitely read this author again! 'The Forever Home' is due to publish on 6/4/21! Thank you to NetGalley, Bookouture and Sue Watson for an ARC of this book. This is my honest and voluntary review.
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lilian peracchi
June 8, 2021
AS soon as I knew Sue Watson had written another book, I pre ordered it as I absolutely love her books but not this one. What a disappointment. it was awful, boring, affected. A ridiculous storyline with no redeeming features whatsoever. This book, has in my opinion, certainly not done the writer any justice, hopefully her next book will be back to her usual level.
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Judy Odom
June 4, 2021
The Forever Home will have you sitting down and reading the book in one sitting because you just have to know what happens. The Forever Home has it all: secrets, lies, nasty characters, characters that are too trusting. Carly is reeling from her husband of 25 years has left their marriage on the eve of their 25th anniversary. Now she is fighting for all she holds sacred: her home, her kids, her reputation. The ending was perfect; I thought I knew what would and did happen . I was wrong again. Sue Watson always writes an edge of your seat thriller that keep you turning the pages and The Forever Home is no exception.

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