Great book. Interesting with lots of twists and turns. I loved the link with the lawyer. A real page turner. Would definitely read another book by this author.

This was a real page turner, I could hardly put it down although during several chapters in the middle I did scan some pages but only because I wanted to get back into the story line. Authors have a habit of leaving you at a cliff edge and then starting the next chapter with a lengthy memory of someone or some place from childhood, teen or uni years and going into detail when all you want is to continue where you left of. It is very frustrating but frequently done. Fran is one of those heroines that abound the literary world now, she makes some silly judgments and then wonders why it all goes wrong, her problem with neighbour Pete being one of them. However it is was an interesting and original story line, I could actually feel her obsession with Martin in the early chapters. I would definitely read something else from this author.

‘Mine’ is a very easy and compelling read; the story of Francine, a divorce lawyer caught up in an illicit affair with her client. When the client’s wife goes missing and Francine is the last person to see her alive, her life starts to go into freefall. All her relationships, her career and her home life are all put at risk.

For the most part I really enjoyed ‘Mine’. The writing is solid, the plotting is coherent and it comes to a satisfying conclusion. I had two problems with the book; firstly, the believability of the relationship between Francine and Martin, her client. There wasn’t enough in the writing to convince me that this hugely successful and determined young woman would throw everything away for the sake of a decent shag and an impressive loft flat. The other issue was that many details felt familiar and the ground was well-trodden. Nevertheless, I’d certainly read another novel by this author.

A great story with lots of twists. An author to look out for. Can't wait for the next book. Highly recommended

This is a brilliant psychological novel with its twists and turns and an ending you don't see coming. The main character is a divorce lawyer and at age 37, I found her very immature and at times annoying. The story is slow moving and reminded me so much of Apple Tree Yard. Plenty of romance, sex and there are dark moments involving the other characters. Well written and provides a nice leisurely read.

Francine Day is a top London barrister who specialises if Family Law and more specifically, divorce, who is on the cusp of applying for "silk" - or in other words to become a Queen's Counsel (Q.C.).
Francine takes on the case of representing Martin Joy, a hugely wealthy hedge fund banker who is divorcing his beautiful wife Donna and finds herself instantly drawn and attracted to Martin. The feeling is mutual and it is not long before Fran and Martin are embarking on an inappropriate and ill-advised affair.
When Martin's soon-to-be ex-wife Donna goes missing shortly after Fran saw them together the resulting police investigation throws all sorts of suspicion on Martin and his close friends as secrets come out regarding Martin, Donna and their lives together.
There is the further reveal throughout the book regarding Fran's bipolar condition and this certainly explains her angst and questionable decision-making at times.
I have to be honest and say that I did not actually see the twist coming and enjoyed it very much.
Overall, an entertaining and enjoyable read.
Many thanks to Netgalley UK and the publishers for an advance review copy.

Slow burner.....great storytelling, brilliant twists at the end. Really gripping once I'd got in to the story. Great characterisation. Nothing is as it seems - a really clever psychological thriller, was aware I was holding my breath towards the end of the book! High!y recommend

At first I thought it was going to be a Bridget Jones meets Silks but less funny, its not funny at all and actually it zips along quite nicely - really didn't see the twist at the end coming at all. Set in a very familiar London, it follows the story of a young woman with nothing in her life except work until the day she gets a new client - then it all unfurls.... Good character development and an interesting fast paced plot - there were times when the descriptions went on a touch too long but easily forgiven once the new fact or situation revealed itself.

I was very lucky to be given this book to read in advance of publication by NetGalley. Thank you to them. All thoughts and views are my own.

Thank you to Netgalley, JL Butler and Harper Collins for an advance copy of Mine.
Young ambitious solicitor takes on case involving high profile client and so the story begins.
Good strong characters, a few twist along the way and a very enjoyable read.

Wow what a read. It’s a thriller with so much more. There is mystery, mental health issues, blackmail so much going on you won’t want to put the book down. It follows the story of a divorce lawyer Francine who gets involved with her client. During the case Martin her client becomes chief suspect in his wive’s disappearance. Is Francine falling in love with a murderer or is there something else going on. Fantastic read I’d highly recommend this book.

This was a fascinating murder/mystery written from a different angle. Lots of twists and turns which kept me guessing and in the end fooled me completely. Some good characters, and the story linked them all together really well. Great read.

I am not sure why this book has the title it has but that probably doesn't matter.. I wouldn't want its lead character as my barrister either given her personal issues but that makes the story more compelling. And it is that. A murder ( or is it a murder?) story in a very different context is a god do read and you will want to know the end. It is almost certainly not what you will expect. This is a debut novel an hopefully there'll be more. It is well written and there is no unnecessary description which spoils many books.

I'm sad to say that I really didn't enjoy this book. In theory it looked great, but I was getting increasingly annoyed with the main character Fran, her seemingly inane behaviour is in complete contrast to what I'd expect from someone in her position. The irritation grew and continued as the book went on, the pathetic swooning and fawning over her client/lover was so annoying.
I know people who loved this book but it really wasn't for me

A fabulously twisty psychological thriller of obsession, greed and guilt. The reader is constantly sideswiped from all directions as each unreliable character is put into the frame for the disappearance of socialite Donna Joy. Trying to untangle the knots is Fran Day, a rising star lawyer on the brink of making silk. She is representing the charismatic Martin Joy in his divorce from Donna when she goes missing, but her interest is more than professional. She too saw Donna on the night of her disappearance but has a gap in her memory from that night which makes her doubt even herself.. A string of possible suspects is lined up, each well developed and convincing enough to keep the reader guessing to the very end. A skilled debut, character driven and with a gripping plot, I'll be on the lookout for more by this talented author.

I loved this book. I found it fast paced and intriguing throughout. There were loads of twists and turns and the ending was unexpected. I’d recommend for anyone that likes modern thrillers.

Sadly I found this novel slow and irritating. The brilliant young lawyer appeared anything but brilliant and during the sex scenes my mind wandered to what I was going to cook for dinner. There wasn’t a single character that caught my interest. Sorry guys.

A sinister and fast paced thriller, well plotted with a twist at the end.
Francine Day is a high flying barrister about to apply for silk when she agrees to act for Martin Joy in his divorce. It’s an extremely high profile case and at their first meeting the attraction between them is both obvious and mutual. They soon risk everything and become lovers, inevitably things go wrong for them when Martin’s wife goes missing. It appears that Francine was the last th see her before she disappeared and that Martin is implicated.

Mysterious. Intrigue. Psychological. Slightly long but a good read

I read many psychological thrillers, it's the genre i enjoy most and while there are many, many excellent stories, this unfortunately wasn't one of them. It was full of cliches and the main character who is supposed to be very smart did so many stupid things it was hard to take seriously.

Mine is a twisty tale of Francine. She starts to represent then fall for a man who's wife has gone missing. Where is she? Did he have something to do with her disappearance?