Erin in found late one evening after a hit and run accident. She is in intensive care and in a coma. Erin and Will have been experiencing marriage problems so had begun therapy with Maggie. We learn that Erin has suppressed memories of a trauma that happened to her years ago and Maggie is trying to get her to reveal this. Maggie also has her own problems. She is still traumatised from the murder of her younger sister years ago. The man who was convicted over twenty years ago is due out on parole and wants to meet up with Maggie as he still declares he is innocent. As the investigation continues into Erin’s accident we discover how all their three lives are connected by the secrets from years ago. Another enjoyable read by Heidi Perks.
Thanks to Netgalley and a Penguin for giving me the opportunity to read and review this book.

"The Last Resort" by Heidi Perkins is a suspenseful thriller that delves into the dark secrets of a seemingly idyllic vacation spot. The narrative centers around a family retreat that takes a sinister turn, revealing hidden agendas and betrayals. Perkins skillfully builds tension, immersing readers in a chilling atmosphere filled with unexpected twists. While the pacing is generally engaging, some plot elements may feel familiar to seasoned thriller readers. Overall, it's a captivating read that effectively explores themes of trust and deception. A solid choice for fans of psychological suspense. I would rate it 4 stars.

Erin cannot explain why she suddenly distrusts her husband and feels in danger when around him. She just knows she no longer trusts him. Will is confused how his loving marriage has turned sour overnight. They embark on couples counselling, but it seems to only be making things worse and the counsellor seems to have her own agenda. When Erin is found on the verge of the road by a forest in the middle of the night and end up hospitalised in a coma, the suspect pool is contained to family, friends and those known to Erin. The answers to her hit and run take us into buried secrets and the root of all the problems. An addictive read. #thelastresort #heidiperks #netgalley

This was a middle of the road read for me, I liked parts of it but the overall mystery of the book wasn’t enough to keep me hooked. I didn’t really warm to any of the characters so that may be the reason. I have enjoyed books by Heidi Perks before so I think this is just a little blip for me and I still be interested to see what she does next.

This is the first book by Heidi Perks that I have read and it certainly won’t be the last. The book moved along with a good pace and I found the characters and the plot believable, Thoroughly enjoyed this twisty, gripping story . I felt though, that the synopsis was a bit misleading.

Thank you NetGalley and the Publishers, Random House UK for this ARC.

I love Heidi Perks. Her writing style keeps you engaged and the characters are not boring! Great plot and very well written. Twists that you do not see coming. Definitely recommend this one.

3.5⭐️⭐️⭐️




✨ psychological thriller
✨ Family Therapy
✨ detective work


✨ first time reading Heidi Perks book and never disappoints. She doesn’t have the twisted or gripping ending but it does make an impact ending.

✨this story actually have a unlikeable characters. It’s just doesn’t have the wow factor at some point but yet again it will hook you up for another chapter.



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What is happening between Erin and Will. The perfect couple with a beautiful life including a toddler and Erin’s beloved dog. So why has Erin started to feel scared of Will. Erin has so many conflicts going on in her head. A mother in law who is trying to take over, a best friend who doesn’t look at her the same was and then feelings or is it memories that are making her doubt Wills love for her. So they decide to seek therapy from Maggie who also has a dark history of her own. A sister that was murdered and her own guilt that she was not there. Is it a conscience that Maggie has become their couples therapist and what is she unravelling from Erin. I could not put this book down. Well read taking the reader from the past to present throughout.

I was lucky to get this book from Netgalley. It was then titled “The Last Resort” now it seems to be changed to “For The Last Time”

This was an intriguing story which developed quite slowly at first.
Very good with some very unexpected twists.

Another brilliant read by Heidi Perks, it gripped me from start to finish and I couldn’t put it down!

I love Heidi Perks' books, The ones I have reviewed so far have been incredibly immersive. The Last Resort sounded so interesting and I couldn't wait to start it. I was constantly wanting to know what was going to happen, and was wondering who to trust and who was telling the truth,

The Last Resort is real, yet dark, realistic and immersive. It made me feel intrigued, immersed and uneasy.

Another brilliant Heidi Perks thriller!

Thanks to Heidi Perks and Random House UK, Cornerstone for my eARC in exchange for an honest and voluntary review,

5 stars

Totally gripping from beginning to end. I thoroughly enjoyed it. Highly recommended
Thanks to NetGalley and the publishers for allowing me to read this book

Fantastic book, had suspense all throughout the storyline. Definitely gripping.

Thank you NetGalley for my complimentary copy in return for my honest review.

The Last Resort is the third book I've read by Heidi Perks. I've enjoyed each of them for very different reasons. Her story's are compelling, rooted in real life struggles by relatable people. The characterisation is always first rate. In this case, just how far are you willing to go to discover the truth? That's the real question that is raised in The Last Resort.

Erin is madly in love with her husband, Will, until of course she's not. She becomes scared of him - this is all triggered on Valentines day when he tries to put a necklace around her neck and she flinches away from his touch. Then, her precious dog, Coco disappears and Erin immediately blames Will for her disappearance. She even goes so far as to think he might of killed the dog. She thinks she's going mad as everyone around her can't believe the things she's accusing her husband of. Her relationship with her best friend, Zoe also suffers due to it. She questions her sanity but at the end of the day, she knows she feels scared of her husband, something that seemed unfathomable only a few months previously.

Will suggests they see a marriage counsellor. He doesn't want their marriage deteriorating any further. He loves his wife, but she won't stop accusing him of things he knows for certain he hasn't done. What if this counsellor is making things worse though? What if she is leaning into Erin's delusions, what if she breaks her professional code of conduct and starts seeing Erin alone? What does she have to gain by seeing Erin away from her husband?

This story was a little hard for me to swallow. I felt like I had to suspend disbelief a little too much. It's an extremely slow burn and didn't really feel like it heated up until about 70% mark. I felt like the flipping back and forth to different time spots was a tad confusing and felt like the two heroine's were quite unlikable and couldn't really relate to either.

A claustrophobic and suspenseful thriller with a gripping mystery and an atmospheric setting that will keep you on the edge of your seat.

Suspense. Drama. Tension. Lies. A couple who's marriage is on the rocks visit a therapist, who simply can't get a handle on them. She's not sure which, if either, to believe. When one makes a comment about something that happened in the therapists life years before, she forgets trying to help their marriage, instead focuses on finding out her own truth. A real page-turner, with a delicious twist.

The perfect couple, or so it’s starts.
Erin and Will a happy couple with a small child, Sadie have a great life until Valentine’s Day.
Erin knows something is wrong, it comes over her in a wave. She can’t quite figure out what or why. Will her doting husband frustrated with her distance and accusations suggests they see a therapist.

Therapist Maggie has her own past to contend with, and seeing Erin and Will brings confusion and added questions. Who is telling the truth, and is everything as it seems?

This is my first Heidi Perks novel, and it won’t be my last.
I absolutely devoured this book. A well written book which flows so quickly you forget you’re reading. Twists I never saw coming and superbly executed from different perspectives over different time frames.
Will definitely be recommending this one.

Thanks Netgalley for my ARC in return for an honest review

Very interesting storyline which kept me interested all the way through. Hidden memories can be confusing and lead to lots of doubt. Several times the book had me doubting who to trust. A very good read.

I really enjoyed 'The Last Resort', for most of the book we are not sure which individual to believe and it made intriguing and exciting reading. A lot of this centres around Erin and Will, a seemingly strong couple who start to fall apart. They begin couples therapy with Maggie who struggles to get to the bottom of the cause of their issues. As therapy starts to make everything worse, we realise the truth may lie in the past.
Perks does a really great job of teasing enough of the plot to make sure readers are interested and then ensuring we want to keep reading and discover the secrets behind the marriage. There are quite a few twists in this, more than I was expecting and it only served to excitement to an already thrilling read.
A strong aspect of this book are the characters of Erin and Will, they are two ordinary, realistic people and it was easy to get to know them and feel for them as their lives start to dramatically change. They really carried the book for me.
Overall this was a really gripping, intense read.
Thank you to NetGalley and Random House UK for an advance copy.

This is a thrilling story of memories surfacing, how they are dealt with and the effect that has on many people.
When Erin and Will have problems in their marriage as Erin believes Will has been violent and deceitful they visit a therapist, Maggie. Maggie herself has struggled for years with the death of her sister and the worlds of but he Erin and Maggie combine to disastrous ends.

This is a really well plotted book with lots of twists and excellent characters. There are clues all along and what seems obvious becomes ruled out and another path opens up.

Really enjoyed this and highly recommend it.

Thanks to Netgalley, the publisher and the author for the opportunity to read this book in exchange for an honest review.