One Little Mistake by Emma Curtis @emmacurtisbooks @TransworldBooks @RosieMargesson

Book Description:

YOU TRUSTED YOUR BEST FRIEND . . . YOU SHOULDN’T HAVE.

Vicky Seagrave is blessed: three beautiful children, a successful, doting husband, great friends and a job she loves. She should be perfectly happy.

When she makes a split-second decision that risks everything she holds dear, there’s only person she trusts enough to turn to.

But Vicky is about to learn that one mistake is all it takes; that if you’re careless with those you love, you don’t deserve to keep them . . .

My Review:

Highly addictive and absorbing this is a book that you shouldn’t start if you have any plans! I was instantly hooked and had to keep reading to find out what was going to happen next. As the story progressed I found myself reading faster and faster, attempting to hide in the kitchen so I could read more. The dual story line helps to add to the intrigue as you realise that the past storyline must have some relevance on the present. I did guess the connection quite early on but I think this was meant and it didn’t detract from the story as you want to keep reading to find out if you are right.

Although the tension/twists do keep you reading, for me it was Vicky & Ambers friendship and the slow unraveling of it that most fascinated me. I kept reading with a sort of horrified fascination as the secrets of their seemingly perfect friendship are discovered. Some of the manipulation/ vindictiveness is horrifying at times and insures you keep reading to find out the outcome. The other thing that really struck me about this book is how real it seemed. As a parent I know how tired you can feel and how easy it is to make a split second decision that turns out to be wrong. Thankfully none of these have been serious but I understand how such a situation can arise. Parents really have had children taken off them in similar circumstances and the parts describing this made my blood run cold. I had great empathy with Vicky at these moments as I understood the fear she felt.

This would make a great bookclub book as there is so much to discuss. It really gets under your skin and makes you want to talk to others about it. I actually read this alongside a blogger friend so know first hand how enjoyable it was and how it enhanced my reading experience. I would recommend this book to absolutely everyone as it is a fantastic book that everyone should read. Fans of Lianne Moriarty would especially like this book as I feel they are similar.

Huge thanks to Rosie from Transworld publishers for my copy of this book. I really look forward to reading her next book!

About the author:

Emma Curtis was born in Brighton and brought up in London.  Her fascination with the darker side of domestic life inspired her to write One Little Mistake, her first psychological suspense.  She has two children and lives in Richmond with her husband.  Find her on Twitter: @emmacurtisbooks

One Little Mistake is out now in eBook, only £1.99 on Amazon and in paperback on 15th June 2017!