Absolutely unputdownable! Wow what a thrilling, pacy, addictive wonderful read. A wonderfully insightful and well observed story. I was transported; it took me away from the world for the hours I was reading and after for the characters burrow into your head and you forget they're not real - the mark of an excellent book!  Although this is only thd first week of January I know this will be one of my best reads of the year. Liane Moriarty watch out!

The Missing Woman is Ms Cross's second psychological thriller to date and is a story simply fizzing with suspense, set in Huntsville, Alabama. It opens with a prologue in which Sabine Miller is running through a forest, frantically trying to escape the unidentified person chasing her before the plot cuts to present day. It's Saturday Fourth of July and Erica Holloway is enjoying time at the neighbourhood swimming pool with her two children, eleven year old Lydia and seven year old Taylor alongside her best friend Tish Abbott and her five year old son Charlie. Across the pool Erica observes the 'other' women, a clique she had once but no longer envied sunbathing in the ninety five degree heat and like them awaiting the firework display to round off the days celebrations. The group of wealthy friends comprises Sabine Miller, Monica Claiborne and Carol Castillo who all live on Honors Row and are lounging at the poolside together complete with monogrammed towels and matching green sun visors. Known for their large, luxurious homes and wealthy husbands all eyes are often on the three, which makes it even stranger when Sabine disappears off the face of the earth. But not before casting a strange glance at Erica when she left the poolside before the fireworks even kicked off...

A short time later her husband, prominent councilman Mark, discovers that their back door has been smashed open and what appears to be Sabine's blood coats the floor. But in a town where everyone has a secret and skeletons in their closet there are countless suspects who would kill to keep their dirty linen from being aired in public. This is a riveting, addictive and brilliant thriller that is simply overflowing with intense drama and explodes with secrets galore as the story unfolds.  It's one of those reads you are pulled into almost immediately and stay glued to the pages through til the dawn chorus. It's believable with a large suspect pool and enough exciting twists and surprises to turn this into a one sitting spectacular. The cast is comprised of primarily unlikeable characters although it's testament to Cross's skill and talent that she manages to elicit sympathy despite this. Erica and Sabine have a past together that they have successfully kept to themselves until this incident and the moral of the story is that no matter how hard you try, your past will usually come back to haunt you when you least expect. It starts at a steady pace before Cross turns up the heat and the suspense continues to rise as the plot progresses until it's palpable. This is a compulsive and captivating domestic thriller and a page-turner I highly recommend.

Excellent read. This book gripped me from the start. Interesting use of social media too. You get real feel for the characters.  Gripping ending

Sabine Miller is the missing woman. On a scorching hot Fourth of July in the late afternoon, she leaves the neighborhood pool and vanishes. Married to Mark Miller, the hunky county councilman, she lives in an expensive neighborhood, has loyal best friends and a perfect marriage. Could she have left voluntarily? Or has something else happened?

Erica and Tish were at the pool when Sabine disappeared. Joined by their friend Amanda, they sort through rumors and the gossipy tidbits Amanda learns at her city hall job. While Amanda is revealing secrets, Tish and Erica have been hiding them. A secret relationship has placed Tish in the middle of the investigation and the secret Erica has kept for years will put her and her friends in grave danger.

The Missing Woman is the best kind of domestic thriller. A slow, well-paced start, suspense that gradually builds to the unbearable, and sympathetic, dynamic characters. I’ve been a fan of Georgina Cross since I read The Stepdaughter. I’m looking forward to what comes next from this amazing author! 5 stars.

Thank you to NetGalley, Bookouture and Georgina Cross for this ARC.

Well I did not see that one coming my goodness!!! This crazy thriller will leave you on the edge of your seats. The entire time I was reading it I was trying to predict what was happening but I never figured it out. It was genius!!

What started out as a fun 4th of July celebration in the sun ends in a bloody disappearance of the neighborhood golden woman. Erika has no idea what is going on. What happened to Sabine the neighborhood golden woman. Who would want to hurt her? As Erika waits out the police search at home things seem to not add up. With the suspect pool expanding, everyone close to Erika is questioned even her.

What is Erika hiding? What does she know about the missing woman? Where is Sabine?

This thriller had me gripped to my core. I could not put it down!!! I usually can predict the ending to books like this but I did not see it coming. The plot twist had my jaw on the ground. If you are a fan of thrillers that will have you questioning everything you think you know, definitely check out The Missing Woman!

I really enjoyed this one. It jumped right into the action and held my attention the whole time!

The characters are likeable and anyone who's ever lived in a community like the one described knows how accurately this was described! The writing and the alternating timelines and perspectives made this book difficult to put down. I really looked forward to my lunch hour so I could jump back into this book. 

The only thing I didn't like about this book was that the ending tried to do a lot unnecessarily. Having Erica date Marc Miller but pretend not to recognize him and him pretending not to recognize her after the author spent so much time describing what a prominent figure in the community was a little far fetched. I also just felt like it went a lot of crazy places with the attack in the shed and Sabine running away with Tish's car... it just seemed a little unnecessary. It easily could have skipped all that and gone right to Sabine being found out and running. That being said, I did love the Lake Tahoe post card tie back to the flashback parts of the book. 

Overall, the book did really keep me guessing and while some turns were a little unrealistic, I did enjoy reading it throughout and that's what really matters.

This book started a little slow for me, but quickly picked up pace. It was definitely unlike anything I’ve read before. I’ll be reading more of this author for sure. If you like a good mystery/thriller and are looking for something different, this one is for you!

BLOG TOUR ** Welcome to my stop on the Bookouture blog tour for The Missing Woman by Georgina Cross! This is a quick read filled secrets and lots of twists and turns.

Erica, a single mother, and her best friend Tish, take their kids to the pool for the 4th of July – along with what seems like everyone else in their community. She’s kind of a mess – schlepping a cooler, towels for the kids, toys, and sunscreen, and they’re a bit late in the day to get good lounge chairs (or any chairs at all.) It’s a stark contrast from Sabine Miller and her crew, with their matching accessories, wealthy husbands and giant homes on the other side of the golf course. Sabine’s crew would never have anything to do with Erica and her friends – they’re all too different. However, when Sabine leaves the pool before the fireworks even begin and gives Erica a pointed look across the pool, Erica is caught off-guard. And when Sabine doesn’t return, and her husband finds their back door smashed open and Sabine’s blood everywhere, everyone’s a suspect and everyone has a secret they don’t want to share…  

This one definitely draws you in and makes you want to keep reading. I really liked how the author wrote some chapters from earlier points in time to show the reader the characters’ histories and motivations, instead of just having a character tell us in a random conversation. And the pacing between the chapters set in the present and those in the past was spot on and really left me not wanting to put this book down. I did guess at least part of one of the big twists at the end, but definitely did not figure out the whole thing, which was a nice change since so many of the thrillers out there right now are very predictable, at least if you read enough of these (or watch enough Law & Order to know the usual formula. 

Disclaimer: I received a copy of this book from Bookouture and NetGalley in exchange for my honest review. It has not influenced my opinion.

First, I want to thank Georgina Cross, Bookouture and NetGalley for providing me with this book so I may bring you this review. 

WOW!! 2021 is off to a great start with a must read by Georgina Cross that must be on your TBR list titled The Missing Woman!! I thought her debut book The Stepdaughter was good but oh she topped that!! I am a huge fan of missing person cases but this one is unlike any I have read before! 

The cover of the book is spot on with one of the main scenes in the book. Then to see the title you just know one of those women are the missing one. Great job to the graphic designers for capturing the scene perfectly.

There are some parts of the story that may be difficult for readers and may trigger them. Some of them are abortion, adultry, domestic abuse, etc. If this upsets you or bothers you this may not be the book for you.

Georgina did a magnificent job at keeping you on your toes throughout this book wondering what happened to Sabine. The mystery and suspense was intense. When you thought you knew what was going to happen she threw something else in to totally throw you off. 

Another thing that Georgina did that was different besides having chapters she had time frames. The story would go from present to twenty-five years ago and you would learn more about the characters. Shocking revelations that impact today’s storyline. It would also go back in other time frames as well. So, don’t blink or you may miss a huge part of the story in the flashbacks. 

Something else she did that I thought was very clever and so unique was she included Facebook Group Posts into her chapters. 

I love when authors think outside of the box and it is clear that Georgina has definitely did that in The Missing Woman. I even love the unique names she picked out for her characters such as Heidi (very few authors use my name) and Sabine (such a beautiful name).

Sabine Miller is missing! A fourth of July weekend gone wrong. The wife of a prominent councilman, Mark Miller, Sabine was last seen leaving the community pool party much before the fireworks display. Now her husband Mark is looking for her as he came home to find the back door smashed in and some blood.

The whole neighborhood looks for Sabine and while Mark is cleared of any involvement in her disappearance, his opponent Jacob is questioned by the police.
Erica and her friend Tish who live on the 'not so well to do' part of the community have secrets that may be linked to Sabine's disappearance. 

The plot has many twists and has a good pace, it also has  an element of the evils of the social media and how callous people can be in other's tragedy. 

Thank you Netgalley and Bookouture for the ARC

It’s the fourth of July and the whole town is gathered at the local pool. Through the sweltering afternoon, the group of single mothers don’t mix with the other women—the ones with the perfect lives and happy marriages. Women like Sabine Miller. 

But then, Sabine shoots Erica a desperate look across the water and suddenly disappears. As Erica reaches to the back gate, all she finds is a silver charm bracelet that Sabine dropped on her way out. 

When Sabine’s husband Mark arrives and realizes she’s missing, he phones the cops straight away. “Someone has been threatening Sabine,” he says. “Now they’ve kidnapped her.”

Hours later the whole town is searching the streets, calling Sabine’s name over and over. On the TV, Mark is begging for someone to bring his wife home.

The truth is, Erica was the last person to see Sabine alive—and it’s killing her inside. When the cops arrive at her house asking questions, she’s terrified they’ll find out what happened years ago between her and Sabine. Something which she has never told anyone

I was so eager to read this book especially since I loved Georgina Cross’s debut book. I just couldn’t wait to get started! And I wasn’t disappointed at all. This was such an exciting read that I actually managed to finish it in just a few hours. I didn’t want to stop till I reached the end. 

The plot is well written and the pace is maintained throughout the book. Both the main and supporting characters were good and added some element to the plot. 

As you begin reading you wonder if Sabine was kidnapped because it’s difficult to find a reason why would she leave on her own and give up her comfortable life. But as the hidden secrets of each of the characters come tumbling out, you realize that this is something more than just a missing persons case.

There were definitely some amazing twists throughout the book but my favorite has to be the ending. It was simply perfect!

Thank You to NetGalley and Bookouture for this ARC!

You think this is like all the other mystery/thriller type books but you would be wrong, so very wrong. i have never read a book like this one.

Sabine Miller goes missing, she may be hurt and needs to be found. Everyone has a secret and with every secret things change. There are so many twists and turns you may get whiplash. As the secrets come out, you think you have it figured out half way thru the book (at least I did). I was shocked by the ended and I would have never thought of it. 

This book is a very good read.  I'm going to be looking at other book by this author for now on, she is a very good tale spinner.

thank you for letting me read this book. #NetGalley #TheMissingWoman

You don't want to miss out on this book.  It's the best book I have read in a long time!  Every Chapter is super interesting. There are no slow parts! 
I loved everything about it.  I don't want to give anything away, you must read it for yourself!   I am promptly buying her first book. 


Thank you so much, NetGalley, Georgina Cross, and your publisher, for letting me read and review this fast-paced book!

I loved this book!

The author introduced us to some amazing (and not so amazing) characters and did an excellent job of portraying their personalities.

I liked the layout of the book, the shorter chapters and the alternating timeline and POVs made this really interesting.

This book was also full of plot twists!
Everytime I felt I knew what was going on or what was about to happen, I was surprised.

And it was a genuinely enjoyable read. I looked forward to picking it up and getting a few extra pages in here and there.

Comes out on January 6th!

A five star read for me!

Thank you to the author Georgina Cross, the publisher Bookouture and NetGalley for an eArc of this book.

Linking my instagram, review will be published on release day.

Thanks to NetGalley and Bookouture for letting me read this book prior to its publication. My opinion is 100% honest, unbiased, and my own. 
This book has an interesting and intriguing premise, and that's why I was so interested in reading it. It started a bit slow and it was a little difficult to get into it, but once the action started gaining momentum, I just had to continue flipping the pages. The many twists were nicely done, but I would have loved to see them coming in a more balanced way. The final 25% of the book felt a bit rushed and convenient to me.
Nonetheless, the story is really interesting and I enjoyed getting to know all of the characters. Very clever plot. I like it when all the pieces fall into place.
If you are looking for a story with intrigue, twists, and people who keep all kinds of secrets, this is the book for you.
I give this book 3.5 stars.

The Missing Woman by Georgina Cross is fantastic and I could not put it down. 
It began with three friends trying to find out what happened to their rich and glamorous neighbour who went missing on 4th July but it turned into so much more. There were so many twists and turns in this book and I did not see any of them coming. It had me gripped from beginning to end.
I highly recommend this book and will definitely be reading more by Georgina Cross in the future.

Thank you to NetGalley and Bookouture for my ARC.

My Review:

Wow, wow, wow!!!!! I’m speechless. Where to begin. This was my first book by Georgina Cross and boy did it rock my world. I couldn’t put it down for the life on me. There were so many surprises. It felt like it was Christmas morning all over again. Don’t miss out on this one!!!!!

This book was about three best friends trying to figure out what happened to a woman who was a beloved figure in their community. She just upped and disappeared. It looked like there was a break in at her house along with a trail of blood. She must not have been loved by all. What possibly could this saint of a woman have done wrong? Was it her husband? Has he been hiding secrets? Or was she just plain tired of being a saint? 

I want to start off by saying how much I loved this book. I loved the characters so very much. You had three women who were gossip queens trying to figure out what happened to a woman they knew. They were very nosey but each had a connection of their own to the missing woman. I loved finding out what those connections were. I especially loved Erica and her secrets and once you read this book you will find out why. On to the plot. If you read my blog then you all know how I love a good missing persons case. I always want it to be the husband but it usually doesn’t turn out that way. I’m totally laughing at what I wrote but hey it’s true, it’s always the ones closest to you. Now the ending. Boy did I love that ending. That had some shocking twists I didn’t see coming. It was like getting hit with a foul ball at a baseball game that you never saw coming. It took a really dark turn at the end, I loved it Georgina Cross. 

Between the plot, characters and all the twists in this book it made it an easy and fast read. I would definitely recommend it and happily give it 5 Hearts❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

First of I  want to say a  huge  thank you to the publisher  Bookouture,  the author  Georgina Cross , and to NetGalley for inviting me to join the blog tour for this book as well as letting me read and review it.Right form the start I was hooked after reading just the prologue,and that helped set up the multiple twists and turns the story has. And it helped bring the characters to life as well as their dark secrets, because it seemed like everyone had something to hide and it made you question everything you thought you knew about them. As for the pace it wasn't to slow or fast in fact it was perfect , because it give you more time to learn more about the characters themselves and it helped set the story up every more so you could just set back and get lost in it , and not have to worry about anything .

I was excited when I found out Georgina Cross was releasing a new book and couldn't wait to get my hands on a copy of it. I had read her debut novel The Stepdaughter and really enjoyed it. The Missing Woman didn't disappoint. There were parts of the story I found a little far fetched but did not take away from my opinion of the book. It was still enjoyable and I would definitely recommend it.

Georgina is an author whose books will definitely be on my TBR list and I look forward to more books by her in the future.

Thank you to NetGalley, Bookouture and Georgina for allowing me to read and review The Missing Woman.

I simply loved this nail-biting, edge-of-your-seat thriller that kept me guessing till the very end. 

What began as a hunt for a missing neighbour soon turned into a gripping narrative with many twists and turns making me question every single character. The plot is well-written; the suspense build-up is almost anxiety-inducing. 

The story really picks up at 75%. While the book had me so engrossed that I finished it in one sitting, I wish that the ending wasn't so neat - like maybe the wrongdoer could have been brought down in a more dramatic manner. But that's my opinion.

Having read this brilliant thriller, I am now eager to get hold of more work by this author.

A big thank you to Bookouture and Netgalley for providing me a free digital copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.