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The Dinner Party: Prepare to be GRIPPED by the BRAND NEW psychological thriller from Nina Manning for 2025 Kindle Edition

by Nina Manning (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.0 out of 5 stars 304 ratings

Don't miss the BRAND NEW gripping psych thriller from bestselling author Nina Manning! Perfect for fans of Frieda McFadden!

The perfect date...

To celebrate their wedding aniversay, Lily Leonard books a table at the exclusive restaurant of Hector Bolson-Woods renowned celebrity chef. It should be the perfect evening for Lily and husband, Stig, but not even a perfect menu can heal the cracks in their marriage.

So when Hector invites them to dine with him privately, Lily is thrilled. Surely this will please Stig? Hector is charming and attentive – everything Stig is not – and she finds herself more and more drawn to the enigmatic Hector.

A nightmare invitation...

After the dinner, Stig makes it clear the entire evening was a mistake, something he never wants to repeat again. Hurt and confused, Lily’s certain Stig is hiding something from her. Something linked to Hector…she just doesn’t know what.

And then another dinner invitation from Hector arrives. This time with a proposal neither Lily or Stig can refuse…

Perfect for fans of Freida McFadden, Valerie Keogh and Louise Jensen.

Praise for Nina Manning

'Addictive... and beautifully written...I loved it.' Number One Bestselling author Valerie Keogh.

'Heart-stopping, pacy and tension filled. Highly recommended.' Claire Allan, USA Today Bestseller

'Compelling and claustrophobic, Nina is an exciting new voice and definitely one to watch' Phoebe Morgan

'An addictive and compelling summer read. Manning keeps you hooked throughout and guessing until the end. The perfect book to take on holiday.' Natasha Boydell

'Chilling and creepy. An atmospheric and addictive debut.' Diane Jeffrey

'Totally addictive. I couldn't put it down!' Darren O'Sullivan

'A claustrophobic, nail-biting thriller that draws you in and doesn't let go.' Naomi Joy

‘Clever, emotionally draining and totally gripping. I absolutely loved this book!’ D E White

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    March 16, 2025
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0DNBJQ8ZX
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Boldwood Books (March 16, 2025)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ March 16, 2025
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 3.5 MB
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 272 pages
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Nina Manning

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Nina Manning studied psychology and was a restaurant-owner and private chef (including to members of the royal family). She is the founder and host of Sniffing The Pages, a book review podcast. The Daughter in Law is her debut psychological thriller and since then Nina has gone on to write 9 more books including: The Guilty Wife published in March 2020, The House Mate published in October 2020.The Bridesmaid published May 2021 and Queen Bee in January 2022. She has also written two 'mum-lit' fiction books: The 3 am shattered mums' club and the 6 pm frazzled mums' club. Her tenth book, Her Last Summer, another thriller, was published in May 2024.

In 2024 Nina signed with Hodder and Stoughton and her first destination thriller will be released in June 2025

Nina currently lives in The Highlands in Scotland with her family. When she is not writing she can be found romping in the forest with her dog and three children.

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  • Pepper Hamilton
    5.0 out of 5 stars She worked on the surprise but he doesn't seem to be happy.
    Reviewed in the United States on March 27, 2025
    Giving gifts involves lots of thought and consideration for both giver and receiver. She has thought hard about how to make him happy. It seems he is not happy with his surprise. A special dinner, new friends, and a famous chef. What could go wrong?
    The tension builds slowly in this story of food, drink, and celebration. Who is hiding something and why?
    The pacing of the novel allows the suspense to grow. Money and sophistication add to the mood. Sometimes it is more than just an elegant dinner, that is a once in a lifetime event. it moves slowly in the beginning and builds steadily to a shocking climax. The atmosphere bears lots of weight and depth as we are pulled into this luxurious setting.
    Thanks to the author and publisher for providing a copy of the ARC. All opinions are my own
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  • Sara Steven
    4.0 out of 5 stars A creepy thriller
    Reviewed in the United States on March 21, 2025
    Throughout The Dinner Party, I knew something sinister was brewing. The atmosphere of the book felt dark, despite its innocent start. Who wouldn’t enjoy a dinner out to a fancy restaurant, particularly when celebrity chef Hector Bolson-Woods is personally preparing your meal for you? I pictured a Gordon Ramsey type in the role of Hector, only adding to the appeal, yet it wasn’t enough for Stig. He’s not happy.

    There are some definite issues between Lily and Stig. From Lily’s viewpoint, she married a man who keeps to himself and never really opens up to her, despite how much she pleads with him to do so. And Stig has a lot of backstory that points to a lot of deep seated baggage, and he doesn’t want to share it with Lily. When Hector gives Lily attention, it’s hard for her to resist it, and it’s more than enough to give her the courage to engage with Hector in ways she ordinarily wouldn’t. Given her feelings on Stig and his behavior, it’s hard not to initially side with her.

    But then we gain more insight into why Stig is the way he is, and more importantly, who Hector really is. From one dinner invitation to the next, and all with those dark, thriller-like undertones that made me question what would happen at a given moment. The story really picks up after Stig’s point of view is thrown in for good measure, questioning his own motives, Hector’s, and Lily’s too.

    After the explosive climax at the end of the book, the epilogue felt a little anticlimactic and rushed to me. But the rest of it was paced out well, and the author did an excellent job of explaining the inner workings of the food industry, which made it so easy to picture Hector as the next Gordon Ramsey. It was a good, creepy thriller!
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  • RoseMary
    3.0 out of 5 stars Characters are not my cup of tea!
    Reviewed in the United States on March 23, 2025
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    I love this author but I really did not like the characters in the book.
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  • Anne L. Foster
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great novel!
    Reviewed in the United States on March 17, 2025
    I absolutely loved this book as it was suspenseful and I was riveted until the end! It begins with Lily and husband Stig having dinner at an exclusive restaurant with chef Hector who later invites them to dine at his house. It then vacillates in time as we witness Hector at boarding school where he was a bully and frightened every kid there. It's such a wonderfully convoluted novel that kept me reading to make all the connections. It's one of those that I will think about and recommend to friends!
    Thanks to NetGalley for this ARC!
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  • Twisted Tales
    4.0 out of 5 stars Twisty and unsettling
    Reviewed in the United States on March 25, 2025
    The Dinner Party starts as a story about a crumbling marriage but quickly turns into something much darker. What should have been a fancy anniversary dinner spirals into obsession, manipulation, and a very unsettling invitation that neither Lily nor Stig can escape. From the moment Hector Bolson-Woods steps into the picture, you know something isn’t right—but figuring out exactly what kept me turning the pages.

    Lily is frustrating yet compelling—desperate for attention, drawn to the charming yet creepy chef, and completely unaware of the danger she’s walking into. Stig, on the other hand, is hiding something big, and while his behavior is cold and distant at first, you start to wonder why he’s so desperate to avoid Hector. The tension between the three of them builds so well, and the moment that second dinner invitation arrives? Yeah, that’s when things really start to unravel.

    The pacing is mostly solid, though the middle section drags a bit with Lily second-guessing herself one too many times. And while the twists are good, I wish the final reveal had gone just a little harder—it felt like there was room for something even more shocking.

    Overall, this is a twisty, unsettling thriller that plays with power dynamics, obsession, and secrets that refuse to stay buried. If you like psychological mind games with a touch of sinister fine dining, you’ll want to RSVP yes to this one. Just… maybe don’t accept any private dinner invitations. 🍷🔪😬
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  • Ysa
    4.0 out of 5 stars Human Imperfection and Familial Complexity
    Reviewed in the United States on March 16, 2025
    The Dinner Party is an exceptional thriller that delves into the intricacies of human development, trauma, and the multifaceted nature of family dynamics. This narrative courageously addresses themes such as the formative years of a child, the enduring impact of trauma, the transition into adulthood, the often unspoken complexities within familial relationships, and the pursuit of individual achievements. It is a story that possesses the potential to be both polarizing and captivating.

    As I immersed myself further in the narrative, I found my allegiance to the characters increasingly ambiguous. Each individual is portrayed with authentic flaws, prompting reflection on the universal truth that imperfection is inherent in all of us. This thriller focuses on depicting challenges and empathy.

    This book may be easily overlooked by those without personal experience or sensitivity to the subjects of adolescent trauma. However, The Dinner Party offers a compelling and thought-provoking reading journey for readers attuned to these profound themes. I wholeheartedly recommend this book to those seeking a thriller that not only entertains but also deeply reflects the complexities of human nature and familial bonds.
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  • C Knight
    5.0 out of 5 stars Heart pumping
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 18, 2025
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    Lily was just trying to do something nice for sting and her wedding anniversary – she booked a table at the restaurant her hubby was obsessing over. A restaurant with a top top chef in charge. Sounds rather romantic to me. But by asking one question at the restaurant starts a snowball. A snowball that sucks this couple in to a world Lily didn’t expect. A seductive one, an unknown one.

    I really felt for Lily. She wanted to enjoy life, make the world a better place with her work but certain things in life weren’t quite right. But as things unfolded before her, my trust in everyone disintegrated, even Lily as she started to hide things.

    I don’t want to reveal too much about what happens over the course of the book. So so much happens which as I jumped from past to present, I knew was the purpose of these time-thread jumps. I would get comfortable in the present and just as I thought I was getting somewhere, I was dragged to the past to distract me – a form of subterfuge from Manning which I’ve seen before in her thrillers.

    This is one heart pumping read. Manning drew me in on a slow burn premise but then the story changed gear. I got Stig’s history, his secrets but in the present, the screws were turning on Lily. I felt tense reading as the book climaxed. I had to reread the last few chapters as they happened so quickly!
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  • JW
    2.0 out of 5 stars Badly in need of an edit
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 20, 2025
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    I am being kind by giving 2 stars, but feel 1 is too harsh.
    It was certainly not gripping in any way, the only time it got exciting was at the end, but it seemed as though the author couldn’t be bothered to finish it so just rushed an ending and wrote a ‘happy ever after’ epilogue. I skim read from 50% as it was very boring and the amateur writing annoyed me.
    The writing is very basic; mundane things are overly explained, the grammar is all over the place - changing tenses constantly, and there are many mistakes.
    The main character is vapid and quite clearly stupid. I could go on. Thankfully I didn’t pay for it as I read it on kindle unlimited.
    I would not recommend.
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  • Kindle Customer
    1.0 out of 5 stars Ludicrous
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 20, 2025
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    Lily refuses to get a better paid job then whines because she can't have the most expensive floor tiles.She is gullible to the point of stupidity.
    Then there's her husband Stig. A man of silence about his life growing up. Why would you happily marry a man who refuses to talk about his family ?
    I'm not even going to get started on Hector.
    Best part about this rubbish were the flood descriptions. Find something better to do rather than waste time reading this book, maybe look at floor tiles .
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