I didn't think this was Hurst's best effort, but certainly one that was easy to read and see where trouble was quickly brewing. The decisions made could make or break individuals, switching everything and moving the needle completely for everyone. The characters themselves are well-drawn, as the reader really feels the suspense they feel as they’re held on the edge of their seat. Having just relaxed in her friend Kim's luxury holiday home, Nicola is left reeling from a revelation.

I have read many Daniel Hurst books and love his style and am a fan, but this was my least favorite. Kim and Nicola have been friends since high school, but Ryan and Lewis have varying opinions of each other. Add to that the marriage between Nicola and Ryan is on shaky ground so this getaway might be just the answer the need to fix their union.Two families that the mothers/wives are best friends go off for a family holiday to a cabin in the woods.

Of course, there is a dead battery, an eerie Forest, lousy weather, no cell service, and more to make this setting claustrophobic. The house is a luxurious log cabin, a reflection of Lewis’s business success, which he never passes up an opportunity to flaunt. It’s a quick and easy read, fitting in nicely with the rest of the series, getting the most of each of the characters that are featured. Nicola learns more of the secret she fears, with one "secret" after another and the surprises come bounding into this story.I definitely recommend THE HOLIDAY HOME if you've enjoyed his other novels or are looking for a great thriller to add to your TBR list.