Another good read from Lisa Unger, no one really knows what goes on behind closed doors, Selena posts pictures on Instagram of her supposedly happy marriage, but how happy are they really? Her husband Graham has cheated before, is he capable of more? The nanny disappears but is she who she says she is? This is a twisted story with lots of characters who have different names, as the web of lies unravel.

Selena is running late after work missing her usual train but there’s another at 7.45, as she boards the train she embarks on a conversation with another passenger, Martha, for some reason she feels a connection and finds herself telling this stranger things she hasn’t told anyone even her best friend and boss Beth. Martha also confesses to Selena that she is having an affair with her boss. But when things start happening at home and Selena receives messages from Martha she wonders if she has made a big mistake.

This is an engaging, fast paced read, best read when you have lots of time to keep reading due to the amount of characters names you need to remember. The story is told in two parts, the chapters mostly told through Selena and Pearl jumping backwards and forwards in time. There is so much going on within the story murder, mystery, lies, infidelity, a good psychological thriller that will keep you guessing from start to finish.

I would like to thank #netgalley and #HQ for an eARC of this book in exchange for an honest, fair and unbiased review.

# Confessions On The 7:45 #Netgalley
Wow who would make a confession to a stranger who just happened to be on the same train as you. Selena on her way home from work missed her normal train and had to wait 2 hours for the 7:45 one. She ended up sitting next to a women who looked vaguely Simla to Selena. She thought she knew her from somewhere. Suddenly the women whispers something to Selena. Although Selena was sure it was meant for her. She didn’t answer in case the women was talking to herself very quietly. Suddenly she leant over to Selena this time it was clear she was whispering to Selena so she whispered back. Therefore for obvious reasons other people on the train they didn’t want to be overheard. She they introduced themselves. The women who Selena had sat next to she said I am Martha, Selena told Martha Her name. Marta took two small bottles of vodka to Selena accepted, she took a sip keeping her eye out for the train conductor as your not allowed to drink alcohol on the train. Selena phone started wringing and she told Martha she must get it it was Graham her husband’s number by FaceTime she heard her boys shouting down the phone that dad read then the same story again and again and how much they had missed her being there for dinner. All be it she was 2 hours late the train she was on was being held up for some unknown reasons she told Graham who looked frazzled. Graham has no idea what to do the odd occasion that he was left with the children it frightened him to death. After another few minutes they boys said good night to the mother and told them she loved them Graham was like a big kid and said does that go for me too she asked what he said you love me too. Yes o do and the line went dead.?when she sat down next to Martha, she told Selena she wasn’t eaves dropping but you couldn’t help but hear them. Martha suddenly said I am sorry I don’t know what made me tell you about my affair Selena just said because you neede to talk about it Selena apologised about what she had told her about her suspicions. Martha smiles and said because you needed to talk about it. Once the man opposite Martha moved Selena went and sat opposite oh Martha once the vodka had gone she gave Selena a small bottle of scotch whiskeys... Selena was feeling a little sick she took the people magazine out and started to read Martha had fallen asleep. Selena got to her stop Martha was still sleeping so she didn’t disturb her and exited the train. She thought about what shre had told Marth were Selena thought it didn’t matter it’s not like she would see her again. Or so she thought, I was totally gripped by now. Of course it’s not word for word I didn’t for one tell you much if a secret. But wow that was just a little tiny bit of the first chapter. And what a absolutely fantastic mesmerising story it goes onto be. I knew I would not sleep until I had finished the book despite having to get up really early in the morning or I should say later. A masterful piece of writing fast paced with twist and turns coming from every direction. Oh boy, they were coming so fast mad quick as you got to grips with one another twist was thrown at the readers it’s one bloody amazing book full praise to the author it’s been awhile since I have read such a fast paced book with so many twists in it I have not read other books by this author so I will be in the search looking for more from this author trust me again wow bloody wow fantastic and no doubt recommend you read this book this one oh how the one final big twist Came as such a shock and very unexpected. With that I will go to sleep now for about 2 hours and let you good people start reading this awesome book .

I've only just discovered Lisa Ungers writing, this is the third book by her I've read now in a month. Lisa's books are getting better with each one I read.
Confessions on the 7.45 is a thrilling book. You should never tell your deepest secrets to a stranger but that's exactly what Selena does! Revealing all to another woman on a train has a shocking knock on effect for everyone involved. Brilliantly written I highly recommend this book.
Thanks to NetGalley and the author for the opportunity to read this book.

Secrets Traded On A Train.....
Who would you trust? A compelling psychological suspense. From secrets traded on a train to a menacing series of events. Are they connected? Through a gradual build of tension, information and differing perspectives the reader is treated to surprise after surprise as the denouement approaches. An engaging and often disturbing read.

I can’t even begin to describe how much I loved this book. Fantastic characters, great plot, completely unpredictable and absolutely compelling.

4-5 stars

Selena Murphy realises her husband Graham is cheating yet again, this time with the nanny Geneva.. She’s had enough and one evening on the 7.45 train she unburdens to a stranger who reciprocates. This stranger is Martha. A few days later, Geneva disappears and Selena life gradually implodes. The story is told from several points of view which initially don’t seem to connect but do so very cleverly.

This is yet another edge of your seat thriller from Lisa Unger who I’m beginning to think is the mistress of mystery, suspense and the twisted tale. What is so bewildering clever is that so many of the characters wear disguises which they shed like snake skin and leaves you pondering ‘Who or what exactly are you?’ It’s very well written, the plot is perfectly paced, has elements of unpredictability some of which are breathtakingly shocking which of course makes it compelling reading. It’s a tale of revenge and seriously messed up revenge at that and what becomes apparent is that several family’s lives are built with as much fragility as a house of cards. Easy to destroy and leaves little behind.

Overall, a creative novel of dangerous secrets and multiple layers of lies, it’s intriguing, well written and totally engrossing.

With thanks to NetGalley and HQ General Fiction for the ARC for an unbiased review.

I’ll be honest, as this is a new author for me I didn’t expect to be so impressed - but I WAS!!!!! This book had me gripped from the opening chapters and I found myself staying awake an extra two hours just so I could finish it. Just that one line sent chills through me and I knew I’d be hooked.. “it’s Martha by the way, from the train”. Ahhhh I loved it! I’ll definitely be checking out her other books.

This is the best book I’ve read this year and you have to read it too! I was on the edge of my seat!

I have a love-hate relationship with Lisa Unger but Confessions On The 7:45 is a piece of art!

It took a couple of chapters to grab me but it didn’t let go!
Told from multiple characters points of view, this story has some fantastic characters and they’re all fleshed out. Some stories twist together towards the end that I really wasn’t expecting. Plot was original and definitely left me wanting more! Glad that publishing week is a friends birthday...I’ll be buying this!

I have no negatives, this is a 5/5 book!

The 7.45 train takes you on a high speed journey full of secrets, surprises and murder.

Fast paced from the start, it tells the story of two women who meet aboard the 7.45 train by chance....... or maybe not.

The book is told from multiple points of views, going from the present to the past, linking all the characters together.

My favourite character was Martha and as her story unravelled, it made me realise how through no fault of your own, events in your past can shape the person you become.

Lots of twists and turns along the way, a good solid physiological thriller, that’s definitely worth a read.

Thank you NetGalley and HQ for this ARC in exchange for my honest review.

Oh my goodness me. Wowsers what a read, complete five star review here. Absolutely loved it from beginning to end. Fast paced, twists and turns, and ending you just don’t see coming. Amazing. The best book I’ve read in along time.

Highly recommended. Thanks for the arc.

2.5 stars rounded up.
Having finished this book I'm struggling to think of what to write. Not because it's bad, but because it wasn't great either.
I seem to be in the minority here, but this just didn't grab me. It started off well but then started to bore me and I ended up not really caring about it. Plus it seemed to take me forever to read, which is not a good sign.
This just wasn't what I expected, so I felt let down by it.

I greatly enjoyed this book, thank you for giving me a preview copy. The plot was interesting and fast paced and I sympathised with the characters. This is the first novel I have read by this author but I hope it will not be the last!

I liked the premise of this title and it didn't disappoint. The writing was engaging and I felt compelled to read this novel in a day.

On the 7.45 train, two strangers share their secrets. On the nanny cam, Selena has caught her husband, Graham, cheating with their nanny, Geneva.. Anne has been fired from her job after having an affair with the husband of her boss.. They talked about problems disappearing , so when Geneva goes missing, we are left wondering who is responsible.

As the novel progresses, we learn more about Anne and her past as Pearl and alter egos, Martha, Elizabeth and more.

The plot is clever and I was impressed with how it all came together in the end. I particularly liked the climactic scene between Graham and Selena, which was gripping.

My only criticism would be that there were perhaps too many different perspectives. We had Anne in various different guises, Cora (Selena's mother), Oliver (Selena's son) and the private detective, Hunter.

If you are looking for a compelling, unique thriller, then I would highly recommend this book.

Many thanks to Harpercollins and netgalley for the ARC.

I really enjoyed this book and its multi layered story. With multiple pov, the strands of each character are twisted and tangled together. Lots of disturbing characters and deceit throughout makes this a delicious read.

A sincere thank you to the publisher, author and Netgalley for providing me with an ebook copy of this book in exchange for a fair and honest review.

This is not my usual genre, I’m more into romance stories and literary fiction however I wanted to take the opportunity to read something from outside my norm. And I am glad I did!! Thank you for  opening up my mind to something totally different.

I read this book in two days, the plot was unique. Selena is a working mum whose husband is languishing at home and seems to have given up trying to find a job. Selena catches her husband and their nanny together on the nanny cam. Selena is strangely unaffected by his infidelity, and it is only when she meets a mysterious stranger on the train in her way home that Selena confesses what has happened. She will regret this decision, and in the ensuing days the delicate web of lies that permeate her life and that of her family will unfold and the links to Pearl and Geneva will be exposed once and for all. I was genuinely surprised by this book, the skilful way in which the characters and back story developed was really refreshing. There were quite a few jaw dropping twists and realisations for the characters and the reader. A definite 5 stars from me.

It's a while since I sat and read a Lisa Unger novel and I am so glad I sat quietly in the sun reading this one for large periods of the day. I lose track of characters in novels at the best of times but this one is full of characters with multiple identities. I found myself flicking backwards and forewords to recap on parts of the book to get it clear in my mind. The good news though is that the book is well worth the trouble and a thoroughly good read.

Selena Murphy is travelling home on a train after work when she makes conversation with a woman. The woman, Martha is a stranger to Selena but feels she can share a confession that she is having an affair with her boss. Feeling the need to tell a secret of her own, Selena shares her own secret that she suspects her husband is sleeping with the nanny. The women say their goodbyes and Selena never expects to see Martha again. All that changes when Selena receives an unexpected message from Martha asking if they can continue their conversation. How can this be? Selena had never given out her phone number and when the nanny goes missing a few days later she wonders if there is a connection.

A very twisty novel with more than a few surprises making this novel an exciting read that will keep you guessing. Read it in one day which certainly helped me keep track of the characters but the book kept me reading one more chapter anyway.

This is a gripping psychological thriller that is a great read. 

I would like to thank both Netgalley and HQ for supplying a copy of this novel in exchange for an honest review.

Would you tell the person you just met on the train your darkest secrets? Selena did. She confessed to the stranger that she suspects her husband sleeping with a nanny. Then the nanny goes missing. This is just the beginning of the twisted story. The spiral of secrets have started.
Wow! What a book. Lie after lie, secret after secret. The story is told from 3 points of view. There is infidelity, flawed family relations and few very professional con artist, who take their job really serious.
Once I started reading I was unable to put it down until all the secrets unravel. There is so many mysterious characters it makes your head spin. Emotional roller coaster. You don't know who to trust.

I would recommend “Confessions on 7:45” to all the mystery and suspense lovers. It has all it takes to make an excellent psychological thriller.

I really enjoyed this book and will give it a huge thumbs up. With a great story line and excellent main characters - I would highly recommend this book.

This is the first book I have read by this author and it won't be the last. The front cover and title appealed to me, reminding me of another book I read and thoroughly enjoyed. I wasn't disappointed. This is a twisted tale that I didnt want to put down. Amongst many things, it explores the concept that nobody's life is perfect, despite what we portray to the rest of the world - the perfect house, the perfect garden, the perfect job, husband, family. We are all hiding insecurities and possibly secrets.
The character of Serena grabbed me from the start. A strong, independent, hard working mother of 2 boys but why is she able to emotionally distance herself from her husband's infidelities? Is there a hardness to her character? These were the questions I was already asking at the start of the book. I needed to find out more.
The book introduces a lot of different characters and scenarios from the beginning, all of which, at first, seem to be very separate. I have to admit I did find myself having to go back a couple of times to check who was who. However, what makes this book a 5 star read is the way the author very cleverly interweaves the lifes of all of the characters whilst keeping it a mystery to the reader. When all does become clear, it is the vulnerability of these characters and the way each one is flawed that is intriguing. I wanted to find out how this story would play out. Who killed who? Who is behind it all?
Confessions on the 7.45 is a riveting read that I really enjoyed. Thank you to Netgalley and the publishers for enabling me to read this book in exchange for an honest review.