Fitzgeralds is an art deco luxury and expensive hotel which has a dark past. Amongst the glitz and glamour, the cocktails and the exquisite food there lurks malevolence. However, it seems it’s the perfect honeymoon location for Sam and David although Sam is a tad out of her depth and very insecure for several reasons. It’s also a perfect venue for Daisy and her husband Tom both trying to recover from a heartbreaking trauma. Becky, full of anxiety and antidepressants, regards her husband Josh and wonders if he has eyes on a different prize. The scene is set, the potential for the couples vacation ruined with the horrifying discovery of the body of waitress Stella at the base of the cliffs.

First of all, what a superb location and I’m assuming it’s based on Burgh Island in Devon, a place at which I’ve long wished to stay but without this kind of drama! The author utilises this setting very effectively throughout the novel but especially the glitter before and with less shine after Stella’s death as it then becomes a very claustrophobic location. The hot spell of weather is used extremely effectively too, adding a stifling atmosphere which is palpable and increases the intensity of the unfolding events.

The couples are portrayed well, the dynamics are good as you feel the vulnerability, fragility and insecurity of the females but it has to be said the men are awful, full of pretense, all mask wearers and one in particular is a word twister manipulator. You feel the tension between them and your suspicion radar twitches in several directions much like the women themselves do in the novel! The characters are doing their sums and something is not adding up! However how reliable are the novel’s narrators!? I really like the growing bond between the women which feels real and authentic.

However, there’s a bit of going round and round the garden at Fitzgeralds with some repetition which spoils things a bit for me. The ending feels a bit low-key and I suppose the expectations are for something more dramatic but maybe on reflection this is more realistic and works better.
The ultimate ending is a real surprise! Didn’t see that one coming! Well played!

Overall, it’s an entertaining easy read and perfect for summer escapism.

With thanks to NetGalley and especially to Bookouture for the much appreciated arc in return for an honest review.

With any Sue Watson domestic noir novels you know you are in for a treat - memorable characters, plausible plots and never ending twists. Here we have three couples meeting at an exclusive resort on an island just off Devon in England. Holiday friendships are usually easy and rarely too significant but here they matter, oh so much they matter. Had me guessing and getting it wrong several times, it’s all fun until it’s not. Excellent finish.

This is my first book from the author. It's the first time I read a book with multiple POVs and I did not think I was going to enjoy it that much. That was because the mystery is really solid and engaging, really easy to follow.
Having been locked up for 3 years almost not travelling I really really love an exotic backdrop and this is simply wonderful. Great reading experience and congratulations on the final twist! :)

Another page-turner from Sue Watson!

At first I was slow to start this as I'm not generally a fan of multiple POVs. Two is okay, but anymore than that and I find it difficult to follow; I think Sue succeeded here because each POV had a different narrative - 1st person present, 1st person past, and 3rd person past, which I haven't read before, so it was a learning curve for me. But by the time I got to the 40% mark, I actually couldn't put this book down, and finished the remainder in one night!

Firstly, can I just say Sue Watson is the master at writing villainous men you just want to reach through your Kindle and slap! Honestly, David? Bleh, what a flog!

So many twists and so many turns, Sue is also brilliant at leading the reader to suspect someone, and then BAM!

High level, The Resort is a story about 3 different couples who holiday in a secluded resort- literally on an island with nothing else - who all have their own relationship/personal issues that they're dealing with, all brought together when one of the beautiful, young resort staff members is found brutally murdered. Everyone on the island - staff and guests - is a suspect, and no one is allowed to leave until the killer is found.

I mean, honestly, I could think of worse things than being stranded on an island, at a luxurious resort with a murderer on the looser, but then again, we have been locked up for the last two and bit years, so give me a break!

Brilliant as always. I'm such a Sue Watson fan.

Three couples go to a luxury island resort for a break.

A waitress from the resort is found dead and all the guests are locked down on the island while the murder is investigated.
All the wives are suspicious of their husbands, then one of the women gets assaulted, and almost killed.

I enjoyed this book, enjoyed the plot and all of the twists. The final twist was WOW.

Thank you NetGalley for this advanced copy. This book overall wasn't bad. It was just too drawn out and long in the middle. I ended up skipping part of the middle and going to the end. Some good twists and good secrets at the end, but just took too long to get there.

This is the story of three couples on a luxurious holiday on an isolated island. Daisy and Tom have come to try and strengthen their relationship following the loss of their child. Sam and David are on their honeymoon, having got married after a very short time of knowing each other. Becky and Josh have been married for 20 years, and whilst they seem like a happy couple, Josh is secretly very controlling of his wife. When one of the workers, Stella, is found dead at the bottom of the cliffs, the police treat her death as murder, and no one is allowed to leave the island whilst they investigate. The fingers of guilt begin to be pointed from one guest to another, but there appears to be a lot more going on than meets the eye…

I enjoyed this book; it was a tense and suspense filled encounter with three very unusual couples! Each of the women were very different and yet they all have difficult relationships with their husbands. I have to admit I didn’t find any of them particularly likeable, they all seemed to have issues and secrets which developed as the book moved on, but a couple of them I empathised more with than the others. The storyline moved along at a steady pace, creating lots of questions as it did. I’ve read books by this author before, and I know she’s very clever at creating dead ends and red herrings, and this book has them by the bucketful!

Along with its stunning location, this book had me captivated with its dramatic storyline. I couldn’t see where the storyline was heading but thanks to the author’s skill at revealing all the characters flaws and secrets little by little, I was kept on the edge of my seat waiting to find out what happens! The storyline twisted and turned from the very beginning right to the end. Gripping and nail-biting…I would definitely recommend!

“When a dream trip becomes your worst nightmare…”

Three couples meet at a luxurious resort on an isolated island and quickly become friends. Perhaps too quickly. Sam and David are honeymooning after a brief courtship and she is learning that he is definitely not the person she thought he was. Daisy and Tom seem to have it all - looks, money, careers - but are missing the one thing they want the most. Becky and Josh, celebrating twenty years of marriage, are mysterious and deceptive. Just why does Josh spend so much time running? And why does he lock Becky in their room?

There’s a lot going on behind closed doors. Problems come to a head when Stella, a beautiful young art student who works multiple jobs at the resort, is found dead at the bottom of a cliff. The police investigate and refuse to let any vacationers leave the island. The new friends begin to suspect each other as the investigation moves slowly towards an arrest. Then there is another attack - an attempted murder in the same location as the first. They know the killer is still on the island. Is he or she sharing a room with one of them?

Sue Watson delivers another fast-paced, tension filled thriller with The Resort. Fitzgerald’s, the resort, with its deluxe suites, mouth watering meals (the amuse-bouches!) and poolside yoga, is a character itself. The three couples are strong characters with many understandable problems. And the conclusion…what a shock! 5 stars.

Thank you to NetGalley, Bookouture and Sue Watson for this ARC.

I really enjoy Sue Watson novels, engaging, fast paced, twisty and well written. This is yet another excellent read that I read in one sitting.

Three couples are on holiday at a secluded island resort looking to have the time of their lives but end up in a murder investigation. When Stella the resorts bartender is discovered dead at the bottom of nearby cliffs everyone is under suspicion and forced to remain available for police interviews.

Daisy and Tom were looking to reignite the desire that had been missing from their relationship and this holiday seemed to be the perfect tonic. Much of their troubles stem from the tragic loss of their child and the news that Daisy will never again be able to have children. For Sam and David, this was to be a dream honeymoon to celebrate their very brief relationship. Sam and David are very different, David is self confident, full of himself and forever making Sam feel upset by his cutting remarks. Becky and Josh were young lovers who married and have enjoyed over twenty years together. They are looking forward to a dream holiday where they can relax. Their relationship to any observers is very strange. Josh appears to dictate Becky’s every move, planning her schedule, her diet and when she should take a rest. Three interesting couples that will get your mind racing wondering what is happening. This is a very entertaining read. I would like to thank both Netgalley and Bookouture for supplying a copy of this novel in exchange for an honest review.

This book is a very dark read, but with moments of humanity too (especially in Becky's circumstances). For a while I was getting frustrated as to how any of the women felt their husband's were worth marrying, but as you delve into their backgrounds you can see how they came together. Some great twists at the end, it's becoming harder for thriller's to surprise nowadays, but this one did. Recommend.

Wow! What a rollercoaster of a ride! I absolutely loved this, really believable characters and a gripping plot, what more could you ask for? I’m already excited for the next one.

Right off the bat, telling you this was a solid 4.5 star read! Add it to your TBR list...now!

"When a dream trip becomes your worst nightmare…"

The book focuses on three couples who are thrown together in the midst of a murder investigation at a posh resort. Stella, a young and beautiful bartender/yoga instructor at the resort is found dead at the bottom of the cliffs near the ocean. No one is allowed to leave the island as the police investigate.

Meet the couples.

Daisy and Tom. Daisy is beautiful and successful. Her husband Tom is younger than her. They have come to the resort to try and strengthen their relationship. Daisy has not been able to get over her grief after they lost their child and are told Daisy will never be able to carry a child, Can love overcome the grief and shadow over their relationship?

Sam and David - On their honeymoon at the resort after a whirlwind courtship. Is Sam having doubts about rushing into marriage? David's ego is huge and from the beginning of the book is always making rude comments and gaslighting Sam. Maybe it was too soon.

Becky and Josh - Married for 20 years with two teenagers, they are at the resort together to recharge and relax. Becky appears very quiet while Josh controls her movements throughout the day doing things like instructing waiters what she will eat and drink and making sure she takes afternoon naps. Is he as controlling as he appears or is there more to their story?

After Stella is found murdered, everyone becomes a suspect and everyone begins to suspect each other. The book is captivating, thrilling and hard to put down. The end comes at you like a slap in the face... where did that come from? But then as you massage your cheek to recover from the slap, you are slapped once again from the other side! lol! The ending did not disappoint.

An excellent read, totally recommend! Thank you NetGalley and Bookoutre for sharing an advanced ARC to review! 4.5 stars rounding up to 5 for rating.

I really enjoyed this book! It hooked me from the very first chapter, and kept me hooked the entire time!

I quite enjoyed this book, told from three couples view. Interesting with a good twist at the end. Annoying characters but that adds to the whole premise of the book. Thank you netgalley for the advanced copy

This thriller set in a luxury hotel resort in Devon tells the perspectives of 3 different women, all with a very different personal struggle. The stories interweave to show different perspectives amidst the unfolding of a murder in the hotel.

I enjoyed this quick read, with lots of twists that kept me guessing until the last page.

Recommend for those looking for a thriller or fast paced beach read.

The resort by @suewatsonbooks
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐/5

3 couples in desperate need of a holiday for their own needs meet in a resort called the Fitzgerald. Secluded on an island , they all seem to make friends . Somehow despite their differences, yet in spit of their similarities. The 6 of them start meeting regularly for dinners and telling eachother their secrets . The big one? All 3 husbands seemed to have had a fascination with a young blonde waitress . And all 3 wives despised the looks and attention their husbands offered to that woman , instead of them . When shes found dead police try to figure out whether it was a suicide, murder or a horrible accident . And thinga just don't sit right with anyone now . Unable to leave the island while investigators do their jobs ; everyone starts questioning who did it ? Rumor fly and fingers are pointed . But none of it matters, what does is the truth - they are all stuck on an island with what police are niw considering a homicide .. the killer is there . Somewhere .

Wow ! Just wow. This book was absolutely brilliant. I was hooked well into the first chapter and they held me until the bitter end . There were so many twists. And questions . I thought I had it figured out . And I did . But then the author had this magnificent way of leading you to believe your mad and your thoughts are irrational. And everything you thought was irrelevant .

Absolutely love this one and I will 100% be reading more from this author !

Thank you @netgalley and @bookouture for the #arccopy of this read !

This ARC was provided to me via Kindle, Bookouture and by #NetGalley. Opinions expressed are completely my own.

Clear your calendar, you won’t want to put this one down. Sue Watson knows how to write a thriller. Watson knows how to pull you in and keep you reading. The characters are fully executed with their flaws and positive attributes. You’ll be gripped with intrigue and fear. Buckle down and enjoy.

Sue Watson sure has written a twisty and incredibly difficult to leave down book , I felt as if I was standing on the edge watching the plot unfurl , her writing is so descriptive and brings the reader right into the story and I would have never guessed that ending. Easily a seven or eight star read.

I really enjoyed reading this. I have a soft spot for thrillers set on holiday so from the start it was right up my street. I liked that we got to know the characters well before the action started as it helped to empathise with them. I think that secrets were revealed at the right pace to keep things exciting but not frustrating. It did bother me a bit that Sam and Becky's POV were first person and Daisy's was third person - I thought there might be a good reason for this but having now finished the book I can't see it!

Overall this was a very good book and I would definitely recommend it.

Sue Watson does it again!! One of my favorite thriller writers!
This book was fantastic and the characters were written so smoothly.
Watson drew me in and the further I got into it the harder it got for me to put it down.
I had no clue as to what to expect.
I absolutely raced through this extremely gripping and hugely addictive page-turner.
There was no way I could stop myself as I furiously flicked the pages to reach the ending of this outstanding novel!
The tension builds at a steady pace for most of the book.
I was truly stunned. Fans of Watson are going to go insane of The Resort!

“I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.”

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