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The Bridesmaids by Victoria Jenkins
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I am excited to be taking part in the #BooksOnTour #BlogTour for Victoria Jenkins' addictive thriller THE BRIDESMAIDS.

"Tell yourself something enough times and eventually it becomes the truth."

Victoria Jenkins weaves another tangled web of secrets, lies and deception revolving around six women all connected by the secrets of the past...and of the present.

Holly has carried a torch for her first love for two decades. Joseph was tragically killed when he and Holly were 18, leaving her to bring up their eighteen month old son Caleb. Now she is marrying Aaron and her closest friends have organised a hens weekend away in a gorgeous converted barn in the remote countryside.

It's the perfect opportunity to relax with her friends and being pampered in the luxurious spa complete with a pool and sauna...and Holly is looking forward to catching up together. But the weekend opens up a pandora's box of secrets and deception, leaving Holly getting more than she bargained for in the face of the friendships she valued and trusted. Friendships that were nothing more than a lie.

Soon the secrets come spilling out from all sides and we begin to wonder is there anyone NOT keeping a secret? Because they all seem intent on keeping them from Holly so as to not spoil her weekend. But then Holly has a secret or two up her own sleeve that she is keeping.

THE BRIDESMAIDS unfolds through the narratives of Holly, Claire and Suzanne both before and after the event. Through each of the alternating narratives the reader wonders who is keeping what secret and who is the body in the pool? Of the six women plus one to venture off on this weekend, which of them doesn't return?

It's a very simple easy read that is quick and entertaining. I devoured it in a matter of hours as it was addictive and the fast pace kept me on the edge of my seat throughout. And boy, did these women weave themselves a tangled web?? Talk about drama! The women were catty, trashy and bitchy and at times I'd wondered if they were indeed friends, the way they treated one another. None of them were particularly likeable. But the twists were delicious, even if I did see them coming.

A quick entertaining read, THE BRIDESMAIDS is the perfect holiday thriller to while away a few hours filled with lots of drama and juicy secrets...and a lot of catty women ready to scratch each others' eyes out. A bit far-fetched maybe, but still a fun read to pass the time. Just pass the popcorn and watch the scandalous secrets unfold.

I would like to thank #VictoriaJenkins, #NetGalley and #Bookouture for an ARC of #TheBridesmaids in exchange for an honest review.

This review appears on my blog at https://stinathebookaholic.blogspot.com/.
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Reading Progress

May 20, 2022 – Shelved
May 21, 2022 – Started Reading
May 21, 2022 – Shelved as: 2022
May 21, 2022 – Shelved as: british
May 21, 2022 – Shelved as: british-thrillers
May 21, 2022 – Shelved as: psychological-thrillers
May 21, 2022 – Shelved as: psychological-drama
May 21, 2022 – Shelved as: suspense
May 21, 2022 – Shelved as: net-galley
May 21, 2022 – Shelved as: books-on-tour
May 21, 2022 – Shelved as: blog-tours
May 21, 2022 – Shelved as: victoria-jenkins
May 21, 2022 – Finished Reading

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