OMG the chokehold this book had on me! Gripping from start to finish and was not expecting the ending whatsoever! Absolutely recommend for anyone who loves a suspenseful read.

Thank you to NetGalley and Penguin for my e-copy in exchange for an honest review.
A gripping, twisty sun-soaked thriller
I really enjoyed this book by the lovely Nikki Smith. The Bali beach vibes made me desperate to be on holiday in the sun and I know this is going to make an excellent beach read when it is released in the Summer. The setting was perfect and really well researched.
I like a book where you don't know who to trust and this certainly delivered, it was told from four different peoples POV and you aren't sure whether to trust a single one of them.
I had so many questions all through the first half of this book but the reveals came thick and fast during the second half, with the ending leaving me breathless!
Would definitely recommend!

They Had it Coming follows two couples who used to be inseparable: Nate and Layla, and Jude and Sophie. We know that years ago, something happened to someone, but we don't know who it is or what really happened. In the present, Nate and Layla are living the Insta-life of their dreams in Bali. Jude and Sophie live in London, and after an unsettling experience at home, they decide to pay their old friends a visit. Soon enough, tension rises between the couples. Whatever happened that night in 2007? Who's lying and who can you trust?

First of all this book is so REAL! Yes, I said it!! The prologue of this book is captivating! I was hooked from the first 'flash'. The characters are built so well. That ending... OMG!!!

This was my first novel by Nikki Smith, it won't be the last!

A fast-paced, intricately plotted thriller with well-drawn characters and a stunning setting. I feel like the author must have spent time in Bali because the descriptions of the different towns, beaches and venues are written so well - I could totally imagine being there. All the characters have many flaws, but vulnerabilities too so I wavered between disliking them and feeling sorry for them - while remaining very vested in what was going to happen to them! The plot keeps you guessing throughout - each of the main characters have secrets that are revealed in line with what happens in the present, and there's also a very satisfying ending. A great book that I would highly recommend as a beach read this summer.

I thoroughly enjoyed this. I went into it with high expectations having read Smith's other works. My expectations were not only met but blown out of the water! Fantastically written, its gripping and twisty, an absolutely emotional experience. This is my new favourite of Smiths if you haven't read The Guests and The Beach Party I highly recommend those too!

📚I was able to read an advanced copy of title thanks to NetGalley and Nikki Smith 📚
📚All reviews and opinions are entirely my own📚

Told from the viewpoints of 2 couples Nate & Layla, Jude & Sophie. Wow secrets & lies galore. I loved both couples, even if all four of them are a little twisted, some more than others! This is a fast paced book with lots of twists & turns, secrets & lies and I loved every word of it ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

I was so happy to receive a NetGalley arc in return for a review from one of my favourite authors! Another destination thriller with 4 friends that are holding secrets and lies that might just end up killing someone. A fabulous setting and great characters. A low lying sense of anxiety boils through the pages to a twisty ending. Pasts catch up with people. A great storyline.

This book had me gripped from the start and I couldn't put it down I read it in a couple of hours. I would highly recommend it

Such a gripping thriller that keeps readers on the edge of their seats from start to finish with a plot filled with twists and turns, making it impossible to predict what will happen next.
The writing is both engaging and suspenseful, with well-developed characters that add depth to the narrative.
The pacing of the novel is perfect, with just the right amount of tension to keep readers hooked without feeling overwhelmed.
The setting is vividly described, creating an immersive atmosphere that enhances the overall reading experience.
Absolutely brilliant!

Oh my word! This sizzling thriller kept me gripped right till the final twist, myself and my partner were on a cruise and I had to stay up late one night to finish it, I’m surprised she didn’t hear my gasp as I got to the final page. If you like your thrillers with the heat turned right up, dive in and enjoy!

Another fantastic read, ive already recommended this to my friends ready for when it comes out. The suspense was brilliant and it was ao gripping and written in a way that made it such an easy read.

Absolutely loved this page turner.. The characters were well described and I felt like I could have been on the beach in Bali.

Really enjoyed this one! As a Baliphile I was wondering how accurate it would be and the author nailed that digital nomad, expat life. Such a great story that brings all those living abroad fears into play. Loved it.