The Woman Inside

Really enjoyed this book & what an ending! Thrilling read that I would recommend to anyone. Thanks for the advanced copy.

Rebecca arrives at work to be told she should leave or be fired. She has been more than keen taking samples in recent times and there has been a tip off to HR. She works for a Pharmaceutical company and hence “samples” are drugs which keep her on balance- in her own mind. (This is the USA- very different to UK Pharma) Going to take some money out she notices that the account balance of her and her husband isn't its usual healthy self. Instead of nearing a million dollars there is a measly $5000. She investigates and finds that Paul, her husband has been making withdrawals in the last few weeks without her knowledge. We discover that they have both had affairs, Paul more so and that his last fling isn’t going to let him go so easily. A mistress who wants her revenge on him Oh boy! This is one of those reads that lures you in for the first few chapters, then you get a sense of unease without really knowing why. There is a tension despite not really knowing where it is leading to. All the signs of a very well written and thought out book. There are twists and turns, as you would expect, but some you really wouldn’t! A book to keep you on your toes. One with suspense, drama and eerie going on. EG Scott is a pseudonym of two writers, one in publishing the other I believe in screenwriting. A name and a book to remember.
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5☆ Suspenseful, Eerie, Impossible to Put Down!

Wow oh wow what a read!
The Woman Inside is a psychological thriller that at times made my hair stand on end.
Be prepared to be lured into a tangled web of deceit, a story of betrayal, secrets, lies, addiction, adultery, affairs, it's dangerous, thrilling, and the juicy lil twists wow didn't see them coming!

This is a compulsive story that will get under your skin, you won't want to put it down!

The story is told by Rebecca and her Husband Paul.
It takes a lil while to get your head around the story as it flips from past and present, but it's so worth it as you delve deeper into the turmoil.
I loved how Scott drip fed us juicy information and left us dangling until the next instalment.... loved it, very effective!

Just from reading the prologue I was excited, it doesn't give anything away but sets an eerie tone!

Rebecca and Paul were madly in love, married for 20+ years, but they each have deep dark secrets, they are keeping from each other!
Eeek I can't say anything without the potential of giving something juicy away.

Rebecca is addicted to medication, she did work in pharmaceutical industry but has just been sacked.
Paul's business is on the up again after a hard knock.
But when Rebecca goes to their joint account it's nearly all gone, and ALL the transactions made are from Paul!

Rebecca has to now figure out just why has their whole life savings gone and just what is he hiding!

Rebecca and Paul are really not likeable Characters, but who doesn't love to hate characters and then find they have a love hate relationship with them.
They are literally the perfect characters for this story.
Self absorbed, selfish, manipulate, untrustworthy, addictive personalities.
Rebecca's addiction made for an interesting spin, as you never quiet knew how to take her. You are well aware she's high but then eerie things happen then she doubts herself making the reader doubt her too, brilliantly written!

THE WOMAN INSIDE is a Taut, Compulsive & Atmospheric read that will get under your skin.
It's a pacy read that sends you on a rollercoaster as you try to work out what's going on.
There are plenty of juicy twists to keep you guessing.
Each chapter draws you in, as you become further embroiled into their seedy and murky relationship.
The writing flows seamlessly between characters past and present. I am still amazed that this was written by two Authors co writing. It's flawless, you would never know!

I just want to say there are some sexual encounters which some readers may find difficult, but it does add ambience to the story and isn't too explicit.

I would love to see The Woman Inside made into a thriller film, it would be perfect.
It has the right amount of suspense and tension to get viewers hooked.

There are some amazing Thrillers already this year, and I'm adding The Woman Inside at the top!

Would I recommend reading this intoxicating Thriller?...... without a doubt....Yes!!

Thank you to Trapeze Books for this copy which I reviewed honestly and voluntarily.

Really good read. Thoroughly enjoyed it. Will post a full review soon on the blog. Look forward to reading more from this author!

Well, this is a twisty turny one! There's A LOT going on in this book, and you really need to keep your wits about you. Each chapter is written in the first person, from the point of view of a different character, whose name is at the beginning of the chapter. They are mainly from our married couple, but we hear from a few other folk too. And Paul and Rebecca's early chapters are divided into 'Before' and 'After', although it's not clear what is being referred to.

Paul and Rebecca have been married for nearly twenty years, and seem to have an ideal life. Rebecca is a high flying pharmaceutical rep, and although Paul's construction business went under, he is now very successful in real estate. They have a nice house, and a plot of land on which to build a forever home.

But in reality, the cracks between them are huge. Both came with baggage, Paul was married when they met and is a skilled liar, and Rebecca has a chemical dependency which is spiralling out of control. Rebecca discovers clues that Paul is keeping things from her, and makes plans for revenge.

I didn't like either of the main characters. At all. I'm not sure whether I was supposed to like them or not, but I found that they had no real redeeming factors. Fortunately, I strongly disliked them, which meant I still cared about what happened to them. The other characters we come across aren't very pleasant either, except the policemen. I liked them, especially Wolcott, but then I've always been a sucker for a man in a waistcoat! I reckon Silvestri would be better for a night out though.

The first part of the book is quite slow, building up the story, background and characters. But hang in there, as the pace gets going and things get more tense. As I mentioned above, it's a twisty book, and that doesn't let up at all. I enjoyed it, and will look out for other books by this duo.

4.5 stars
Paul and Rebecca have been married for nearly 20 years. Both wounded through loss, their relationship has had its ups and downs. But they've got through it. Until Rebecca makes a shocking discovery which is the catalyst for everything spiralling out of control. She believes that Paul is about to leave her, taking everything they have worked for, and this both scares and angers her. She is already wounded with a bad pill addiction and this doesn't really help her cognitive reasoning. To be honest, the story contained in the book is a bit of a car crash and, as we all know, it's hard to look away no matter how hard you try...
Oh my, what a pair! Paul and Rebecca are highly unlikable characters that I really couldn't warm to at all. It meant that I wasn't rooting for either of them along the way. I just wanted to bang their heads together and yell at them to get their acts together. In fact, I was more concerned about the dog - he was kinda cool!
There's a lot going on in this book. And I do mean A Lot. There also the disappearance of another of the characters as well as a couple of clandestine affairs. There's also a healthy dollop of secrets and lies to go with all the manipulative, duplicitous behaviour. It's a twisty turny roller-coaster ride all the way to the end. And an ending that is perfect for what came before.
The way the book is written matches the story well. There are multiple points of view which also flit about in time. You do have to have your wits about you when you read it. To me, this reflected the states of mind of the main characters but it did get a bit overwhelming at times.
It's been a couple of days since I finished the book and I am still not quite sure what to make of the Detectives. They were definitely unique in their methodology and I guess their banter and jocular ways were included to lighten the overall mood of the book - balance things out a tad rather than letting it get too dark.
As for the way things panned out, I did guess a couple of things but I never quite saw That happening! Floored me for a sec... But, at the end of the day, perfectly credible and, with hindsight, very well plotted!
All in all, a satisfying read that, even though I hated both MCs, kept me engaged throughout. My thanks go to the Publisher and Netgalley for the chance to read this book.

You know I am never keen on reviews/blurb that starts ‘for fans of....’ simply because it got to being over used about a couple of books, one being ‘Gone Girl’........however this book, from the off, reminded me of it, so for once am saying it!!

As I was reading this and getting to grips with the various going’s on I wrote down ‘ a story saturated with layers of deceit, double deceit, quad crossing! and lies
And it really is
From the off Rebecca and Paul ( in their narrative ) describe a marriage and life that would exhaust most of us, their distrust and manipulation of each other is unbelievable, yet, so is their fierce and passionate love!
There is murder, affairs, plotting and wheedling on a scale hard to find in many stories and all done in a haze of prescription and non prescription drugs ( Rebecca works for a Pharmam company and takes them as easily as I would take a biscuit😃 )
The story ultimately winds up with Rebecca being so jealous and so insecure she misreads a few things she stumbles on and so starts a catastrophic set of events that dont stop until the final chapter with its chilling end!
Character wise, its impossible to like the leads but you aren’t meant to and thats half the fun, nothing like a good dose of righteous indignation, the other characters that feature are equally as demonstrative, cold and unloveable
The writing is sharp, focused and unapologetically raw
I am not surprised to read filming for this ( I think series rather than film ) has already been given the go ahead
A strong book, I wouldnt say my favourite this year but one of those I could talk about the most
9/10
5 Stars

Great read throughly enjoyed it. A truly fab story and characters
Thank you to both NetGalley and Orion Publishing for my eARC in exchange for my honest unbiased review

Hands down one of the best books so far this year and an absolute must for any fan of this genre! Fast paced and twisty, kept me guessing right from the first page.