Hannah lives in a gorgeous house in Cornwall with husband Nathan and son Alex, to the outside it looks like perfection but Hannah is in a loveless marriage controlled by Nathan who doesn’t allow her a bank account, passport or indeed much freedom.  As the story progresses I came to understand, through chapters relating to events in 1998, just how this situation arose and why Hannah stays.

During 1998 Hannah is a lively, fun girl, a total contrast to how she become, and this is all because of tragic events after a traumatic fishing trip which shook the town and its people.

A captivating read which is full of emotion and motherly love.

My thanks to Net Galley for the digital ARC in return for an honest review.

This book took me a while to get into the story line, didn't really 'grab' me unfortunately and was glad when I have got to the end.

Thank you to Netgalley and HQ Digital for giving me the opportunity to read this book.

This is a dark twisty thriller set in a fishing port in Cornwall.
Hannah is married to Nathan who is controlling. She has no money or credit cards and has to give every receipt to Nathan so he can account for every penny that she spends. 
Hannah was once in love with Cam and when her son disappears Cam is back on the scene.
The story goes back and forth to their short time together and to what happened to tear them apart.
It was a great story but I did find the bits where Cam is out to sea a bit boring.
I would definitely recommend this book. 
Thank you to Netgalley for an ARC

This is such a good read! Hannah lives in a beautiful house with a handsome husband and 15 year old son but her seemingly idyllic life hides a lot of secrets. I loved the Cornish setting and the tense scenes on the fishing boat and couldn’t put this book down! I felt very involved in the characters’ lives and desperately wanted everything to work out for Hannah. I loved The Cliff House by Amanda Jennings and The Storm is just as good. Highly recommended!

I was lucky enough to get a copy of this to read during lockdown. I had been finding it hard to get into a book but this hooked me from the first page. I enjoy books that keep going back in time and keep the mystery going all the way to the end. I don’t want to give too much away but all is definitely not what it seems. I liked the characterisation and the author painted such vivid pictures that you could imagine the people and the locations. 
The book is easy to get into and you quickly get to know the main characters. It’s gripping and keeps your attention without being so scary that you can’t read it when you are home alone. 
I’m not going to cover the story as it would spoilt it but it’s a great plot with a good twist. Thoroughly enjoyed it .

Great story. I read this in only a few sittings. The plot is entertaining and the characters are likeable. I would reccomend this book to others and would go and read other books by this author now.

Hannah is married to lawyer Nathan Cardew, they live in Trevose House, Cornwall, which is impressive and the residue of the once large Cardew estate which was gambled away by Nathan’s father. They have a teenage son, Alex whom Nathan tries to control as he does every aspect of Hannah’s life. As a teenage girl Hannah had strong feelings for Cam(eron) Stewart, a fisherman from Newlyn. The story is told from the perspectives of Hannah, Cam and Nathan and goes backwards and forwards from the present day to the 1980’s. 

First of all, I love the Cornish setting which is always a winner for me especially if I know the places, such as Newlyn and lovely Mousehole. I love the smattering of Cornish words and I was all in with the saffron buns 😋. The characterisation is good, I love the deep bond between Hannah and Alex and the devoted friendship of Vicky to Hannah. What can you say about Nathan? He twists, he manipulates, he controls and never ceases to rub in the contrasting ‘social’ backgrounds between them. . So yes, he’s a snob and all about veneer and appearances. Sounds delightful doesn’t he? The family dynamics between the characters is good and you feel the tension and toxicity of the marriage. Trevose House provides an excellent and claustrophobic atmosphere which mirrors the intensity of events in the household. I like the contrast between the joyous Hannah of the 1980’s and the almost zombie like character of now so that you feel for Hannah with her husbands controlling aggression and relish the mini victories she has over him. There are surprises in the unfolding story and when you get to the truth it’s a shocker. 

However, the story does take a bit of getting into as it’s slow to begin with. I do not find the sections where Cam is at sea with all its perils especially interesting although the dynamics between the fishermen is good. Although the book is well written it’s overly detailed at times which gets in the way of the drama. I do love the ‘storm glass’ and I didn’t know about these items to predict storms - whether they work or not is debatable but it’s a nice idea! 

Overall, some sections are three star, most are four so the star rating is rounded up. I like the stormy premise with storms at sea, the storm glass, various stormy relationships, storm clouds hanging over a family which permeates the storytelling and which comes to a thunderous head when the truth emerges and sets Hannah and Alex free. 

Thank you to NetGalley and HQ for the ARC.

You never know what goes on behind closed doors is what I was thinking reading this book. There is a lot more to this family than meets the eye, Hannah is in a toxic relationship with Nathan they also have a soon Alex who heard and sees everything that goes on in his parents marriage. The story flits back to the past when tragic circumstances happen. Is there a way forward or will Hannah be trapped forever and with a secret so big it could ruin all of their lives? I liked how Amanda has described her characters and how to the outside world  Hannah and Nathan's relationship is a perfect. This book is beautifully compelling.

This was my forst Amanda Jennings read. Thank you to netgalley for the opportunity.
The story focuses on hannah and her marriage to nathan.  Nathan is controlling and has a hold over Hannah. The story includes Hannah's old love, Cam.  
Throughout the book, it references the past and something bad that happened, and why Nathan has such a hold over Hannah.  I was hooked and i was not expecting the twist that came. In fact there was a few twists and turns i was not expecting.
I really enjoyed the book and i feel that the ending is extremely open for a part two which would be brilliant as id love to see where the story goes.
Fantastic writing from Amanda, wont be my last read of hers. I 100% recommend you read this book, you will not be disappointed

Hannah has it all a son a loving husband . but does she Nathan is very controlling never lets her do what she wants ,but something happened that she lets him do this am not saying no more but it is a brilliant and a must read

I finished this book in two days so it obviously gripped me although at times it was a disturbing read. Mainly because my dislike of the controlling Nathan and, initially, some frustration with Hannah for not doing more made me feel somewhat uncomfortable. Hannah's reasons became clearer as the backstory unfolded through a series of flashbacks but my real empathy was for her son Alex.
The characters back in 1998 were well portrayed and their varied personalities came to life on the page. I could easily believe in their actions and lifestyle. Not quite so believable were all the decisions made in the present day or maybe it was just that I wished they had made different choices.  
So overall an engaging book and well written enough to involve my emotions and for me to feel dislike for a character and his behaviour.

This compelling story is about abuse, coercion, and financial control.  An issue which affects many families throughout the UK and worldwide.  Nathan controls every aspect of his wife Hannah’s life, telling her where she is allowed to go, who she sees, what she wears, and only giving her enough money for spending, demanding receipts.  Hannah allows this!
There are secrets in Hannah’s past which make her afraid to leave Nathan, all expertly written keeping you intrigued as the story unfolds.  Written mainly from Hannah’s perspective, there are also several chapters written from Nathan’s viewpoint.  He is obsessed by his wife and afraid she might leave him, leading to his controlling her and curtailing her freedom.  Arguments regarding how to bring up their son Alex, also cause dissension between them.
The book is powerfully crafted by the author, exploring Hannah’s past, her relationship with Cam, who worked on a trawler, and harrowing, graphic descriptions of life at sea, written from Cam’s viewpoint.  As with all good thrillers, several twists and turns make this book exceptional, and interesting characters make it a story not to be missed.

Wow this is a great story with lots of twists, some of them you can sort of predict but they still come with a nice bang! And a lovely little finisher leaving you wanting that little bit extra,..

An interesting and enjoyable thriller. I did not initially warm to the main character and found the first half of the novel, in particular, heavy in exposition and backstory. As I got further into the story, however, the motives of the protagonist became a little more clear and thus believable, and I started to enjoy it more. The depiction of financial bullying, in particular, I found extremely well done and quite affecting. Also, the scenes written from the viewpoint of Cam - perhaps the only sympathetic character, apart from the boy, Alex, whose plight I found moving - were taut and compelling. A clever, original novel.

I really enjoyed this book. From the outside Hannah seems to have the perfect life. She lives in a big house near Penzance with her handsome lawyer husband and 15 year old son Alex. However, things are not always what they seem. Nathan controls everything Hannah does, her spending, her clothes, absolutely everything. So why does she not leave? The truth is that something terrible happened one night 16 years previously, and Hannah made a bargain in order to keep it a secret. But now someone from that past has reappeared. Told in 2 time frames, this is a great read which will keep you guessing to the end. Thanks to Netgalley for a preview copy.
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Interesting Suspense.
It was slightly predictable.
Having read many psychological thrillers we can predict the stories now.
Thank you for the Arc.

When I read the synopsis I was excited to read it.  It is a dark tale spamming two time periods.  These were identified at the beginning of the chapters so very easy to follow.

The characterisation by the author is excellent and really affected my feelings towards each person.  This is a book that I would recommend as it had me intrigued throughout.

Found this quite difficult to get into initially and it wasn't until almost halfway through that I felt like it had hooked me in. The story is told from three perspectives, Hannah, Nathan and Cam, and it also flips back and forth 15 years.

Unfortunately I figured out the direction the story was heading quite early on. There were no red herrings and everything was set up so you could work out what had happened. 

However, it was an enjoyable summer read and the character development was great. I despised Nathan and rushed towards to the end as I wanted to make sure he got his comeuppance!

Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC.

Wow this is a dark and twisted story of an obsessive love from a controlling husband who is mentally killing his wife and son over the years. As secrets and lies from the past start to spill out will they manage to break free unscathed and is everything as it seems.

This is a dark, brooding tale, with complex characters and a tight and twisty plot. I really loved this one!