A Mother Like You: An unputdownable, twisty psychological thriller

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‘A beautifully paced psychological thriller. Twisty, engrossing, sensitive and dark. EXCELLENT’ Will Dean, author of Dark Pines

All mothers have secrets...some are unforgivable

Kate Marshall lives an enviable life. Married to handsome, charming, James, owner of a successful company, she seems to have it all.

But falling pregnant at 45 was never part of the plan. Especially as Kate’s hiding a devastating secret – one that she’s been running from for twenty years.

So when ex-boyfriend Paul comes back into her life, threatening to expose the truth about what Kate did, the clock is ticking. Can she keep her secrets and finally be the mother she always dreamed of – or will her past lies destroy her perfect life?

An unputdownable, complex and twisty psychological thriller about mothers and daughters – fans of Shalini Boland, Liane Moriarty and Jane Shemilt will love this gripping read.

Readers are gripped by Ruby Speechley’s latest twisty thriller:

‘Brilliant! A fantastic psychological thriller with secrets, lies, blackmail, this twisty story has everything - very suspenseful, I loved it.’ ☆☆☆☆☆ Reader Review

‘An unspeakable secret, with lies and twists at every turn, Ruby’s breathtaking writing draws you in so tightly that you can’t let go until the very end.’ Deborah Masson, author of Hold Your Tongue

‘Great read. The author really draws the reader into the story...couldn’t put the book down.’ ☆☆☆☆☆ Reader Review

‘A brilliant addictive read... I just cannot speak highly enough about this book.’ ☆☆☆☆☆ Reader Review

‘brilliant writing and plot twists... It will really keep you guessing as to what all the characters are hiding and why!’ Reader Review

‘Kept me guessing from the beginning to the end. Excellent read’ ☆☆☆☆☆ Reader Review

‘Wow! This book kept me guessing the whole time!’ ☆☆☆☆☆ Reader Review

‘Secrets pile up from the first page in this gripping and twisty page-turning thriller. Hugely enjoyable, a compulsive read.’ Sally Harris, author of Haverscroft

‘Such a secret to stay hidden. I didn’t see that coming...An amazing writer, told such a gripping story’ ☆☆☆☆☆ Reader Review

‘The writing was so good! I couldn’t put this one down.’ Reader Review

‘A fast-paced and complex psychological thriller/drama, bubbling with secrets and packed with twists and turns’ Susan Elliot Wright, author of The Flight of Cornelia Blackwood

‘A twisty, intriguing thriller with compelling characters and a dark, emotional heart.’ Roz Watkins, author of Cut to the Bone and The Devil’s Dice

‘Ruby Speechley is a truly talented writer, with her ability to create characters that feel so real... a shining example of a gripping domestic thriller.’ Vikki Pattis, author of The Wake and Girl, Lost

‘A compelling read packed with characters who are both flawed and engaging... packs a hefty emotional punch. Highly recommended.’ Dave Sivers, author of In Ink

‘I found myself frantically turning the pages of this beautifully written, character-driven psychological thriller to find out Kate’s dark secret’ Louise Mangos, author of Her Husband’s Secrets

Ratings and reviews

4.4
28 reviews
Marnie Harrison
November 7, 2020
Once again I find myself singing the praises of a book from Ruby Speechley. A Mother Like You is the third psychological thriller that she has written and is another outstanding read. I was completely gripped by this story, that is fraught with so much tension and kept me right on the edge of my seat. I found the plot intriguing and it is not often that you read a story featuring a middle aged woman who finds herself pregnant, which makes for a refreshing change. It is a complex tale that has many layers to it and I enjoyed them being peeled back and taking me by surprise as the story progressed. As always, Ruby Speechley’s writing is impeccable and her character’s are first class. She has you invested in them and each brings out different emotions within you. The plot is tightly woven, the pace is fast, the twists are compelling and the ending satisfying. A Mother Like You is a dark, addictive and emotionally charged read. It consumes you and takes you over until you have read that final page. Ruby Speechley is such an exciting voice in the psychological thriller genre and I am looking forward to reading what she comes up with next.
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Linda Strong
December 31, 2020
Kate and James are happily married. They have a successful business that allows them to travel, to do the things they love to do. Finding out at age 45 that she's pregnant is not something she could have foreseen. Before they were married, they both decided that they would have no children. She can't keep this a secret for long. She's been hiding a secret from 10 years ago and the past is catching up to the present. An ex comes out of the woodwork, threatening to reveal her secret if she doesn't pay him a lot of money. Kate is not the only one with a secret .... James is also hiding something. Will their lies and secrets destroy their perfect life? Twists and turns abound in this novel about relationships, marriage, motherhood, pregnancy, and many lies and secrets. The plot is tightly woven with solid characters weaving through a perfect life that isn't so perfect. It's complex and holds the reader's attention from start to finish. The surprising ending was the icing on the cake. Many thanks to the author / Hera Books / Netgalley for the digital copy of this psychological drama. Read and reviewed voluntarily, opinions expressed here are unbiased and entirely my own.
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lilian peracchi
November 12, 2020
Absolutely brilliant. One of the best books I have read in a long time. i liked the ending. I loved the book
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About the author

Ruby Speechley graduated from Sheffield Hallam university with an MA in Creative Writing. She is a Faber Academy alumna and prolific writer whose work has been longlisted for the Lucy Cavendish Fiction prize, Exeter Novel Prize, The Caledonia Novel Award, The Bath Novel Award, and has won the Retreat West First Chapter Competition and Best Opening Chapter at the Festival of Writing in York.

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