This is book 2 in the Eve Wren series called The Bait. I've received a copy from Amazon Publishing UK via Netgalley, and it is out today!

The opening of this book was brilliant and immediately grabbed my attention. Eve Wren nearly falls off a bridge, and the tension never really leaves. The alledged perpetrator, Bradley Aspen, hides behind diplomatic immunity, and Eve’s pursuit of justice hits so many dead ends that it's quite frustrating.

Some plot twists felt a little too convenient, but overall, it was gripping and fast-paced. I flew through it and will definitely read the next in the series.

4/5⭐️

This legal thriller is sharp, tense, and totally gripping. When a young woman is pushed off a London bridge, CPS lawyer Eve Wren refuses to let the killer walk free.

Thank you to NetGalley, the author and publisher for allowing me to access an ARC of The Bait.

I didn’t notice until I came to read it that this is the second in a series featuring Eve Wren. There were some references to the first book in this one, but nothing to prevent reading it as a stand alone. It turns out I have book one on my Kindle, so off to read that now!

This is my first read from Robyn, and I absolutely loved it! Read the whole thing in just over 24 hours, and it raced past! The writing was crisp and clear, and easy to follow. Eve is a great character, a strong woman but has her weaknesses, and I loved hearing about the CPS inner workings, I find jobs like that fascinating.

Definitely looking forward to the next instalment!

I loved diving back into this series, and after The Seven The Bait,didn't disappoint.
The thing that stands out is how well written the law and crime procedures are written,plenty of detail but explained in a way that's easy to understand and never bogs the story down.
The story is told from 3 POVs,Eve,Valerie, and Gemma, which adds a lot of depth and keeps you turning the pages.
Eve is a character I've grown to love,she's not a know it all heroine who can solve everything. She struggles to make mistakes and second guesses herself, which makes her easy to root for.
Even though we learn who the culprit is fairly early,the strength of this book is in watching how others deal with the fallout and decisions they're forced to make.
A strong follow-up to The Seven, looking forward to the next instalment in the series.
RECOMMENDED
Thanks to Netgalley and Amazon Publishing UK for the Arc.

Thank you to Robyn Delvey for the opportunity to ARC read this book.

First, the writing is excellent. Robyn Delvey’s overall style is both easy to read yet intelligent and stimulating.
Second, the story itself is interesting and the characters are humanized in a way that is real & understandable. I was sucked in from the first page all the way to the last.
Although the ending was foreseeable and the killer was the known suspect throughout, the book was still enjoyable and kept you engaged despite the predictability. The obvious resolution to the story was the only reason I knocked this down to 4 but otherwise it is a 5 star read!

This is my first time reading this author. I thought this book was pretty good. It wasn’t my favorite but it kept me reading. I did struggle at first but got more into it the further it went along. Eve is an interesting character, and it was cool to learn about her job and see everything she did. I just think some of the pieces didn’t connect right in the story, and that’s why I didn’t rate it higher. Like everything was wrapped up but it didn’t make sense to me. Perhaps this type of thriller isn’t meant for me, but the writing was good! I’m unsure if I would read more of this series, but it wasn’t a bad book at all.

Thank you to the publisher for the review copy.

4* Good introduction to book 2 in this series, and I wasn't lost despite not reading book 1.

This police/law procedural set in the UK is satisfying in that a supposedly untouchable diplomat gets her just desserts. I think it resonated with me because of the Harry Dunn/Anne Sacoolas case, where it felt like justice wasn't done.

It was well-written, with a strong female lead; with danger amd creepiness that actually felt real; with research that came across as believable and with conclusions that were plausible; with people that deserved what they got, and ultimately the US losing face. Sadly, though, it showcased how people can lie and live with the consequences of their actions, without any moral dilemma.

The reason it's not a 5* read for me is that the Bradley character lacked a touch of believability, and past events should've been put together a bit quicker when a pattern emerged. Surely there's international collaboration between police forces when need arises? That aside, it was an entertaining read, but not having read book 1, and with the hint of the ex-fiancé making an appearance in book 3, I'm hoping the lead doesn't get bogged down in romantic stuff, as it doesn't feel needed.

ARC courtesy of NetGalley and Amazon Publishing UK for my reading pleasure.

This was incredible book! It was so well written and soooo very intriguing. I finished this in one single sitting. I’d highly recommend! I was hooked and practically inhaled this book!

It was full on twisty, suspenseful and the ending, just wait till you read that! It was unique, fast-paced psychological thriller that will keep you up all night and you won’t forget in a hurry.

I think I held my breath almost constantly for the last ten chapters. I tried going to sleep, I really did but every time I closed my eyes, I just kept thinking about this book, and I had to know how it finished and BAM, what a twist!

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ stars!

The Bait by Robyn Delvey, published by Amazon UK Publishing, is the second book in the Eve Wren Series.
The previous book is The Seven.
I read the blurb and was intrigued.
Eve Wren is a lawyer with CPS and her next case involves the family member of the US Embassy - aka immunity is granted.
A fast paced, complex, complicated story with characters easily to connect with.
I enjoyed reading this second book, 4 beautiful stars.

The start of this is quite breathtaking.

A young woman tragically falls to her death from a London Bridge into the murky, fast flowing waters of the Thames. Initially, it’s ruled a suicide although her family have grave doubts that she was suicidal. Then a driver produces dash cam footage that shockingly reveals that she was pushed. As if that’s not bad enough the perpetrator is identified as Bradley Aspen, the son of Valerie Aspen who works at the US Embassy in London. Yes, you’ve got it, that means that by association Bradley has immunity from prosecution. CPS lawyer Eve Wren, her colleagues and some City of London police officers determine they will do all they can to bring Bradley to justice. Their enquiries reveal the situation is way way worse than they ever anticipate as it seems that Bradley is the worst of all murderers as he’s a serial killer. It becomes a race against time.

I think the premise of this is excellent as diplomatic immunity can be a very thorny issue as seen in a 2019 case in the UK which led to a lengthy and tricky legal and diplomatic dispute. It also examines the culpability of social media videos and presenters in true crime cases where they can be deemed to be inciting or inflaming situations. Both of these are topical and relevant and the author does them well.

The storyline builds in intensity and Eve finds herself in some very scary situations with her fears being palpable. There are some good cliffhanger chapter endings with plenty of twists to keep me invested in the storyline. I like too that there are three points of view, that Eve, Valerie and the TikTok presenter, Gemma. This adds an extra dimension to the plot.

However, I think at times the author has a tendency to over explain things which I confess to finding somewhat irritating! That said, it’s a good thriller with plenty of tense and exciting scenes that warrants a four star rating.

With thanks to NetGalley and the publishers for a much appreciated early copy in return for an honest review.

Thank you NetGalley and Amazon Publishing UK for the eARC.
What a great read, I finished it in 2 days because I just couldn't put it down. I loved it!
The plot concerns a killer who.pushes women to their death into the Thames River. The man suspected of the drowning has Diplomatic Immunity because his mother is an American politician based in London.
The protagonist, Eve Wren, is determined to bring the man to justice, even though her life may depend on it.
This is the second book in the Eve Wren series and I can't wait for no. three.