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The Divorce Party
Toxic friendships. Buried secrets. A weekend they'll never escape. The author of The Night Side delivers a reunion with a deadly twist.
Savannah, Daisy, and Zoe haven't spoken in almost twenty years—since the night that changed everything. Yet when an unexpected invitation arrives from Evie, the ruthless queen bee of their college clique, they have no choice but to reunite in Las Vegas for her lavish divorce party.
Savannah, now a glamorous Vegas dancer, has spent years running from a past that refuses to stay buried. Daisy, a burned-out substitute teacher drowning in debt, is desperate for a second shot at the excitement she missed. Zoe, a respected pediatrician, has built a life of perfection. But flawlessness comes at a cost, and the cracks are starting to show.
As the drinks flow and old resentments resurface, it becomes clear that Evie's summons isn't just about celebrating her freedom. And when the weekend takes a deadly turn, the friends must confront their shared history to survive the present . . .
Savannah, Daisy, and Zoe haven't spoken in almost twenty years—since the night that changed everything. Yet when an unexpected invitation arrives from Evie, the ruthless queen bee of their college clique, they have no choice but to reunite in Las Vegas for her lavish divorce party.
Savannah, now a glamorous Vegas dancer, has spent years running from a past that refuses to stay buried. Daisy, a burned-out substitute teacher drowning in debt, is desperate for a second shot at the excitement she missed. Zoe, a respected pediatrician, has built a life of perfection. But flawlessness comes at a cost, and the cracks are starting to show.
As the drinks flow and old resentments resurface, it becomes clear that Evie's summons isn't just about celebrating her freedom. And when the weekend takes a deadly turn, the friends must confront their shared history to survive the present . . .
324 pages, Kindle Edition
First published June 3, 2025
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About the author
M.M. DeLuca
7 books94 followersM. M DeLuca spent her childhood in the ancient cathedral city of Durham in North-Eastern England. She attended the University of London, became a teacher, and then immigrated to Canada. There she also studied writing under her mentor, Pulitzer Prize winning author, Carol Shields. She writes in many genres, including historical, suspense and YA sci-fi. She also writes for screen and TV..
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August 8, 2025
College friends Savannah, Daisy, Zoe, and Evie reunite in Las Vegas to celebrate Evie’s divorce, but buried secrets can’t stay hidden forever, and when the truth about their shared past is exposed, the party takes an expected turn. DeLuca executes a nonstop plot exquisitely, withholding key aspects of each character’s backstory for a well-timed reveal. Highly entertaining!
August 31, 2025
A psychological thriller told from multiple perspectives. The Divorce Party is set in Vegas, and we are introduced to Savannah, Daisy, and Zoe, three women who were friends until 20 years ago. Something happened that caused them not to speak to each other.
Present day, they all receive an invitation from the woman who is known as the queen bee of their college clique, Evie. They all find themselves together again in Las Vegas for her divorce party.
As the drink flows, so does the resentment, and it doesn't take long for them to discover that Evie has her own agenda, but what is it? Can they all confront their pasts and survive now?
I thoroughly enjoyed this one. The author kept me reading with her great characters and so many twists.
I always love multiple perspectives, and it worked well, keeping me guessing throughout. I will be on the lookout for more books by this author!
Present day, they all receive an invitation from the woman who is known as the queen bee of their college clique, Evie. They all find themselves together again in Las Vegas for her divorce party.
As the drink flows, so does the resentment, and it doesn't take long for them to discover that Evie has her own agenda, but what is it? Can they all confront their pasts and survive now?
I thoroughly enjoyed this one. The author kept me reading with her great characters and so many twists.
I always love multiple perspectives, and it worked well, keeping me guessing throughout. I will be on the lookout for more books by this author!
June 13, 2025
My goodness, this book really got my attention after going through a divorce myself. But what things look like are not always what they are. I understood the reasoning behind the party at face value, but when the dark roots come out to meet the daylight wow!!! Loved the ending by the way. I voluntarily reviewed a copy of this book.
June 10, 2025
A really good read.
To say that none of the girls really knew what they were letting themselves in to when they accepted invitations to Evie’s Divorce Party in Vegas I don’t think any of them knew how it would end and more to the point how each one of them would stoop to such extremes to save their own skin.
This was a book of revenge & redemption with a few more light hearted moments as well and it certainly kept me engaged and entertained.
To say that none of the girls really knew what they were letting themselves in to when they accepted invitations to Evie’s Divorce Party in Vegas I don’t think any of them knew how it would end and more to the point how each one of them would stoop to such extremes to save their own skin.
This was a book of revenge & redemption with a few more light hearted moments as well and it certainly kept me engaged and entertained.
June 4, 2025
this was a nice easy read in the genre and it kept me entertained. there were enough twists and turns. easy summer read
July 8, 2025
This is a good summer book. It has plenty of twists and turns and keeps you entertained . It has good characters and a good storyline. This book pulls you in and keeps you there till the end . Worth a read.
June 29, 2025
The Divorce Party is a fast-paced, compelling read that pulled me in right away. M.M. DeLuca has a talent for building suspense and creating characters that keep you guessing. The story unfolds with plenty of twists and turns, making it hard to put down. I found myself flying through it to see what would happen next!
What I especially enjoyed was how effortlessly the narrative moved; the pacing made it a perfect weekend read. If you’re looking for something gripping that you can really sink into, this book delivers.
Thank you to Bloodhound Books for providing me with an ARC copy of the book in exchange for an honest review.
What I especially enjoyed was how effortlessly the narrative moved; the pacing made it a perfect weekend read. If you’re looking for something gripping that you can really sink into, this book delivers.
Thank you to Bloodhound Books for providing me with an ARC copy of the book in exchange for an honest review.
July 1, 2025
Twenty years ago Daisy, Zoe & Savannah were the Party Girls, led by Evie. They agreed never to see each other again, but now Evie has summoned them to her divorce party in Las Vegas & they can't refuse, however unwise it is.
Each of the three women had secrets, which are gradually revealed, as the book moves between their viewpoints.
But before they can move on with their lives they have to deal with what happened twenty years ago.
Each of the three women had secrets, which are gradually revealed, as the book moves between their viewpoints.
But before they can move on with their lives they have to deal with what happened twenty years ago.
June 30, 2025
No one knows you like your old friends.
Old friends and past secrets and a surprise invitation to The Divorce Party. An invitation they can’t refuse. The Divorce Party by M.M. DeLuca is a propulsive and addictive ride to Vegas with the girls. What could possibly go wrong? They’re about to find out. And you know what they say about what happens in Vegas…
It’s a thrill ride you don’t want to miss, one that will have you turning the pages late into the night.
Grab this book!
Out July 1st.
Old friends and past secrets and a surprise invitation to The Divorce Party. An invitation they can’t refuse. The Divorce Party by M.M. DeLuca is a propulsive and addictive ride to Vegas with the girls. What could possibly go wrong? They’re about to find out. And you know what they say about what happens in Vegas…
It’s a thrill ride you don’t want to miss, one that will have you turning the pages late into the night.
Grab this book!
Out July 1st.
June 24, 2025
Four friends get together in Las Vegas to celebrate the Evie's marriage. We know that they vowed never to see each other again 15 years previously. None of them were likeable characters, but I enjoyed the story with them getting more and more out of their comfort zone.
June 12, 2025
The most overused phrase being bandied about at the moment seems to be "psychological thriller." Every second book on the market has that very tagline.
Unfortunately, The Divorce Party is not by any stretch of the imagination a psychological thriller.
It's a novel about four extremely annoying women who all attended college together 15 years before and are harbouring a supposedly dastardly secret. They had all vowed never to see or speak to each other again.
Cue Evie, the master manipulator of the group, who invites her three "friends " to Vegas to celebrate her impending divorce from Blair.
And of course, despite major reservations, all three accept the invite to the Divorce Party.
What follows thereafter is a mixed-up, mind-numbing storyline guaranteed to have you tearing your hair out at the ludicrous and unbelievable actions of all four.
I couldn't wait to get to the end if only to save myself from the tediousness of the whole shebang.
Thanks to Bloodhound Books for the ARC.
Unfortunately, The Divorce Party is not by any stretch of the imagination a psychological thriller.
It's a novel about four extremely annoying women who all attended college together 15 years before and are harbouring a supposedly dastardly secret. They had all vowed never to see or speak to each other again.
Cue Evie, the master manipulator of the group, who invites her three "friends " to Vegas to celebrate her impending divorce from Blair.
And of course, despite major reservations, all three accept the invite to the Divorce Party.
What follows thereafter is a mixed-up, mind-numbing storyline guaranteed to have you tearing your hair out at the ludicrous and unbelievable actions of all four.
I couldn't wait to get to the end if only to save myself from the tediousness of the whole shebang.
Thanks to Bloodhound Books for the ARC.
June 27, 2025
Old friends reuniting after years of no contact for a divorce party sounded like the perfect situation for old resentments and tensions to resurface, especially when they all have secrets they want to keep hidden.
Unfortunately, this didn't quite deliver on the promise of the premise. I had a bit of trouble telling the husbands apart - they were all quite generic in their "no-good" qualities. In addition, the women insisted on making ridiculous choices. I'm happy to suspend my disbelief for a decent thriller, but this was a bit much.
A book you could easily read on the beach or by the pool, as it is a real piece of escapism and it did capture the unique nature of Las Vegas well.
Unfortunately, this didn't quite deliver on the promise of the premise. I had a bit of trouble telling the husbands apart - they were all quite generic in their "no-good" qualities. In addition, the women insisted on making ridiculous choices. I'm happy to suspend my disbelief for a decent thriller, but this was a bit much.
A book you could easily read on the beach or by the pool, as it is a real piece of escapism and it did capture the unique nature of Las Vegas well.
July 14, 2025
Couldn’t get into it.
July 1, 2025
M.M. Duluca returns following The Night Side with her latest sizzling psychological thriller, THE DIVORCE PARTY. Meet Evie, Savannah, Zoe & Daisy.
Four old college friends. One weekend. Deadly secrets that threaten to unravel their lives.
Get ready for a wild Vegas ride!
About...
Four college friends, Evie, Savannah, Daisy, and Zoe have not spoken in almost twenty years when they graduated from college. There was a wedding and that was their last communication.
Each of the gals have had their own ups and downs in life. Some better than others.
When Savannah, Daisy, and Zoe receive a strange invitation from Evie to come to Vegas for her divorce party to celebrate her new status as an independent woman at the Aria Hotel in Las Vegas - Sin City, they are intrigued. Evie's divorce could be the catalyst for a series of events that will change their lives forever.
Evie was the unofficial leader of The Party Girls (Daisy, Evie, Savannah, and Zoe). The four of them were united by their messed-up, deprived childhoods, which made them stand out in the top-tier university they had managed to get into.
Savannah was a science nerd and is now a Vegas dancer but she does not want the girls to know. Daisy is a substitute teacher in debt with deadbeat rocker husband Wade with son Ethan in college in Seattle. Zoe, a respected pediatrician, has built a life of perfection but things are not so great with her husband Marcus.
Evie seems to have it all money and a good lookng husband, Blair whom she is getting a divorce from.
All the women are intriguied but why has Evie chosen to bring the four of them together again after all this time. Good or bad news.
You are about to find out...
My thoughts...
Duluca immediately captivates you in the heart of Las Vegas with a scene that sets the stage for a suspenseful drama to unfold. This twisty, fun, and suspenseful thriller of toxic friendships, dark secrets, and a weekend that will change all their lives will keep you on the edge of your seat.
Told from alternating perspectives of Savannah, Daisy, and Zoe, and a wrap-up eight months later, you'll feel like you know these women intimately. Their past and present are laid bare, and the mystery that connects them will keep you hooked.
From dark secrets, mystery, murder, intrigue, backstabbing, secrets, manipulation, resentments, twists, and lots of fun and partying as the author gets creative with the fun cocktails, playlist, parties, with lots of humor and entertainment.
From the stunning front cover to the wild party that's about to unfold, THE DIVORCE PARTY is a non-stop thrill ride with twists you are not expecting. With shows, parties, shopping, spas, gambling, and lots of fun cocktails, this book is a guaranteed good time.
Highly entertaining and wickedly delicous—get ready for a wild roller coaster ride making this a dazzling summer read.
Recs...
Fans of the author will enjoy THE DIVORCE PARTY and those who enjoy books such as Young Rich Widows and Desperate Deadly Widows and fans of authors Kimberly Belle, Robyn Harding, Samantha M. Bailey and Sarah Pekkanen.
Thanks to Bloodhound Books for providing an advanced review copy in exchange for an honest review.
blog review posted @
JudithDCollins.com
@JudithDCollins | #JDCMustReadBooks
My Rating: 5 Stars
Pub Date: July 1, 2025
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Four old college friends. One weekend. Deadly secrets that threaten to unravel their lives.
Get ready for a wild Vegas ride!
About...
Four college friends, Evie, Savannah, Daisy, and Zoe have not spoken in almost twenty years when they graduated from college. There was a wedding and that was their last communication.
Each of the gals have had their own ups and downs in life. Some better than others.
When Savannah, Daisy, and Zoe receive a strange invitation from Evie to come to Vegas for her divorce party to celebrate her new status as an independent woman at the Aria Hotel in Las Vegas - Sin City, they are intrigued. Evie's divorce could be the catalyst for a series of events that will change their lives forever.
Evie was the unofficial leader of The Party Girls (Daisy, Evie, Savannah, and Zoe). The four of them were united by their messed-up, deprived childhoods, which made them stand out in the top-tier university they had managed to get into.
Savannah was a science nerd and is now a Vegas dancer but she does not want the girls to know. Daisy is a substitute teacher in debt with deadbeat rocker husband Wade with son Ethan in college in Seattle. Zoe, a respected pediatrician, has built a life of perfection but things are not so great with her husband Marcus.
Evie seems to have it all money and a good lookng husband, Blair whom she is getting a divorce from.
All the women are intriguied but why has Evie chosen to bring the four of them together again after all this time. Good or bad news.
You are about to find out...
My thoughts...
Duluca immediately captivates you in the heart of Las Vegas with a scene that sets the stage for a suspenseful drama to unfold. This twisty, fun, and suspenseful thriller of toxic friendships, dark secrets, and a weekend that will change all their lives will keep you on the edge of your seat.
Told from alternating perspectives of Savannah, Daisy, and Zoe, and a wrap-up eight months later, you'll feel like you know these women intimately. Their past and present are laid bare, and the mystery that connects them will keep you hooked.
From dark secrets, mystery, murder, intrigue, backstabbing, secrets, manipulation, resentments, twists, and lots of fun and partying as the author gets creative with the fun cocktails, playlist, parties, with lots of humor and entertainment.
From the stunning front cover to the wild party that's about to unfold, THE DIVORCE PARTY is a non-stop thrill ride with twists you are not expecting. With shows, parties, shopping, spas, gambling, and lots of fun cocktails, this book is a guaranteed good time.
Highly entertaining and wickedly delicous—get ready for a wild roller coaster ride making this a dazzling summer read.
Recs...
Fans of the author will enjoy THE DIVORCE PARTY and those who enjoy books such as Young Rich Widows and Desperate Deadly Widows and fans of authors Kimberly Belle, Robyn Harding, Samantha M. Bailey and Sarah Pekkanen.
Thanks to Bloodhound Books for providing an advanced review copy in exchange for an honest review.
blog review posted @
JudithDCollins.com
@JudithDCollins | #JDCMustReadBooks
My Rating: 5 Stars
Pub Date: July 1, 2025
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July 10, 2025
What a great new thriller from DeLuca! I've read many of her books and this one is a little different for her, but she executes all the moments in this one perfectly!
A group of college friends that had experienced a troubling few years together and then went their separate ways are now being invited back together. Evie, the main instigator of the bunch is getting divorced from her questionable husband and has invited the girls to Vegas for one big final hurrah.
But each of them has secrets from their time together in college, which was why they haven't kept in contact since then. After the 'incident' happened, they all agreed to never get into contact with one another again. But one of them is getting divorced and decides this is the perfect opportunity to flush out all of the skeletons in the closet.
Told from the perspective of three of the four girls, I was absolutely kept on my seat as to what was going to happen. Each of them has their own unique secrets and I found myself puzzling over each one trying to figure out what they all were hiding. Nothing was clear until those final chapters and boy was I surprised!
A wonderfully told story of four young women who came from very difficult pasts, bonded over their shared misery and were compelled into even more treacherous tales as they aged. A shared secret between them all begins to unravel and no one knows who they can trust in this tangled mess of cat and mouse. Each one is playing the other, hoping to survive this weekend together.
DeLuca put together a wonderful cast of character types that range from gold diggers out for their own self-preservation, serious mental health challenges, a Vegas dance performer hiding in the open, and a respected pediatrician. All of them raised in broken homes with flippant and uncaring parents, which is what ultimately brought them together in college.
The secrets they've all been hiding for so many years get put on full display and the unraveling of everyone's truths was a marvel to watch in this story. My favorite character was Zoe, the pediatrician. She reminded me a little bit of myself in terms of when she's faced with a challenge, she ultimately is trying to decide what the best outcome is for her. She's always on the defense about people and tries to defuse any kind of tension with distractions.
A fantastic story told from three different perspectives that will keep you guessing all the way through!
A group of college friends that had experienced a troubling few years together and then went their separate ways are now being invited back together. Evie, the main instigator of the bunch is getting divorced from her questionable husband and has invited the girls to Vegas for one big final hurrah.
But each of them has secrets from their time together in college, which was why they haven't kept in contact since then. After the 'incident' happened, they all agreed to never get into contact with one another again. But one of them is getting divorced and decides this is the perfect opportunity to flush out all of the skeletons in the closet.
Told from the perspective of three of the four girls, I was absolutely kept on my seat as to what was going to happen. Each of them has their own unique secrets and I found myself puzzling over each one trying to figure out what they all were hiding. Nothing was clear until those final chapters and boy was I surprised!
A wonderfully told story of four young women who came from very difficult pasts, bonded over their shared misery and were compelled into even more treacherous tales as they aged. A shared secret between them all begins to unravel and no one knows who they can trust in this tangled mess of cat and mouse. Each one is playing the other, hoping to survive this weekend together.
DeLuca put together a wonderful cast of character types that range from gold diggers out for their own self-preservation, serious mental health challenges, a Vegas dance performer hiding in the open, and a respected pediatrician. All of them raised in broken homes with flippant and uncaring parents, which is what ultimately brought them together in college.
The secrets they've all been hiding for so many years get put on full display and the unraveling of everyone's truths was a marvel to watch in this story. My favorite character was Zoe, the pediatrician. She reminded me a little bit of myself in terms of when she's faced with a challenge, she ultimately is trying to decide what the best outcome is for her. She's always on the defense about people and tries to defuse any kind of tension with distractions.
A fantastic story told from three different perspectives that will keep you guessing all the way through!
July 7, 2025
The Divorce Party by M.M. DeLuca was a great quick read that will have you turning the pages quickly to find out what happens next. I really enjoyed this book, from the very beginning, especially as it was very twisting with great characters.
A night that happened nearly 20 years ago changed Savannah, Daisy, and Zoe lives forever, and they have not spoken to each other as they all went their separate ways! Then, an unexpected invitation arrives from Evie, who is known as the ruthless queen bee of their college clique, and they have no choice but to reunite in Las Vegas for her lavish divorce party.
All their lives have change and Savannah, is now a glamorous Vegas dancer, and she has spent years running from a past that refuses to stay buried.
Daisy, is a burned-out substitute teacher drowning in debt, and is desperate for a second shot at the excitement she missed.
Now, Zoe, a respected paediatrician, and has built a life of perfection. But perfection comes at a cost, and the cracks are starting to show.
As the drinks are flowing.........old resentments are slowing coming out, it has now become clear that Evie’s invitation isn’t just about celebrating her freedom.
The weekend takes a deadly turn for the worst and they all must friends confront their past to survive the present…
Will they confront all their past and survive?
WoW this book was excellent and a great quick read that will have you hook from the very beginning!
A night that happened nearly 20 years ago changed Savannah, Daisy, and Zoe lives forever, and they have not spoken to each other as they all went their separate ways! Then, an unexpected invitation arrives from Evie, who is known as the ruthless queen bee of their college clique, and they have no choice but to reunite in Las Vegas for her lavish divorce party.
All their lives have change and Savannah, is now a glamorous Vegas dancer, and she has spent years running from a past that refuses to stay buried.
Daisy, is a burned-out substitute teacher drowning in debt, and is desperate for a second shot at the excitement she missed.
Now, Zoe, a respected paediatrician, and has built a life of perfection. But perfection comes at a cost, and the cracks are starting to show.
As the drinks are flowing.........old resentments are slowing coming out, it has now become clear that Evie’s invitation isn’t just about celebrating her freedom.
The weekend takes a deadly turn for the worst and they all must friends confront their past to survive the present…
Will they confront all their past and survive?
WoW this book was excellent and a great quick read that will have you hook from the very beginning!
July 13, 2025
Four women who were known as The Party Girls at college reunite after an invitation from Evie who had been their lead. After a fateful night at the end of their college years, they had split and gone their separate ways for twenty years. Their lives had taken different paths but each had reached an unhappy point in their lives. Evie issues the invitation on the eve of her divorce from a rich guy they all knew.
The story jumps back and forth between snippets from each of their lives. Savannah had become a successful dancer in Las Vegas where the reunion occurs but she wishes to keep that a secret. Zoe is a successful pediatrician whose marriage is in peril. Daisy is married to another one of the rich college men whom she has led into a life of drugs and drug dealing.
These unhappy lives converge in Las Vegas. Each of them has secrets, some pertaining to their last night together and the disappearance of one of their boyfriends. He was murdered and at least two of the women think they did it, not knowing that another thinks she is responsible.
Thanks to Bloodhound Books for providing me with an Advance Review Copy. On second thought this book probably only rates three stars. I found this book a somewhat disappointing read.
The story jumps back and forth between snippets from each of their lives. Savannah had become a successful dancer in Las Vegas where the reunion occurs but she wishes to keep that a secret. Zoe is a successful pediatrician whose marriage is in peril. Daisy is married to another one of the rich college men whom she has led into a life of drugs and drug dealing.
These unhappy lives converge in Las Vegas. Each of them has secrets, some pertaining to their last night together and the disappearance of one of their boyfriends. He was murdered and at least two of the women think they did it, not knowing that another thinks she is responsible.
Thanks to Bloodhound Books for providing me with an Advance Review Copy. On second thought this book probably only rates three stars. I found this book a somewhat disappointing read.
June 23, 2025
I heard it said once that the most important decision a person makes in their life, the decision that impacts health and happiness more than any other, is who they marry.
THE DIVORCE PARTY by MM DeLuca is further proof of this theory.
Four college friends who haven’t seen each other in fifteen years meet in Vegas to celebrate one of their divorces.
There’s Daisy, a down on her luck substitute teacher, married to Wade, a failed, wannabe rock star.
Zoe, a rich and successful pediatrician married to Marcus, whom she doesn't like much anymore.
Savannah, the science nerd turned professional dancer, gorgeous but single.
And the ringleader of the foursome, Evie, who has called them all together to celebrate her divorce from Blair.
Cue the backstabbing, plotting, and ulterior motives.
Each character is richly drawn, and when it comes to light early that these women are bound by a secret, the reader begins to anticipate the eventual reveal, which doesn’t disappoint.
This is the perfect summer read, a well-written, fiery story that will leave you wanting more.
THE DIVORCE PARTY by MM DeLuca is further proof of this theory.
Four college friends who haven’t seen each other in fifteen years meet in Vegas to celebrate one of their divorces.
There’s Daisy, a down on her luck substitute teacher, married to Wade, a failed, wannabe rock star.
Zoe, a rich and successful pediatrician married to Marcus, whom she doesn't like much anymore.
Savannah, the science nerd turned professional dancer, gorgeous but single.
And the ringleader of the foursome, Evie, who has called them all together to celebrate her divorce from Blair.
Cue the backstabbing, plotting, and ulterior motives.
Each character is richly drawn, and when it comes to light early that these women are bound by a secret, the reader begins to anticipate the eventual reveal, which doesn’t disappoint.
This is the perfect summer read, a well-written, fiery story that will leave you wanting more.
June 18, 2025
🎲 W I L D W E D N E S D A Y review 🎲 featuring “The Divorce Party” by M.M. DeLuca!
Back in their college days Evie, Savannah, Zoe and Daisy were known as the party girls and had a very tight clique. One night changed EVERYTHING between them and they went twenty years without speaking … until now.
A shocking invitation arrives from Evie to attend a weekend in Las Vegas for her divorce party. The group is on edge and uncertain of Evie’s intentions for the weekend, but also curious as to why they have been summoned after all these years.
Las Vegas is known to be a city of sin and this toxic friendship doesn’t stand a chance. Bound together by years of secrets, lies and resentment … who will survive the weekend and who will not??
I love a wild Las Vegas setting, especially for a lavish divorce party and bringing old “friends” back together! These women are all super messy and tensions are high between them. As a reader you start to see the cracks form within their dynamic and are on edge waiting for the ball to drop!
Thank you kindly to @mmdelucaauthor @bloodhound.books @netgalley for my #gifted advanced digital copy in exchange for my honest review. This book releases on July 1, 2025!
Back in their college days Evie, Savannah, Zoe and Daisy were known as the party girls and had a very tight clique. One night changed EVERYTHING between them and they went twenty years without speaking … until now.
A shocking invitation arrives from Evie to attend a weekend in Las Vegas for her divorce party. The group is on edge and uncertain of Evie’s intentions for the weekend, but also curious as to why they have been summoned after all these years.
Las Vegas is known to be a city of sin and this toxic friendship doesn’t stand a chance. Bound together by years of secrets, lies and resentment … who will survive the weekend and who will not??
I love a wild Las Vegas setting, especially for a lavish divorce party and bringing old “friends” back together! These women are all super messy and tensions are high between them. As a reader you start to see the cracks form within their dynamic and are on edge waiting for the ball to drop!
Thank you kindly to @mmdelucaauthor @bloodhound.books @netgalley for my #gifted advanced digital copy in exchange for my honest review. This book releases on July 1, 2025!
June 30, 2025
I love a good thriller and this book did not disappoint. The intrigue and mystery started on page one and intensified on each turn of the page.
Four university friends, who have not kept in touch since their fateful graduation night, are suddenly invited to a lavish divorce party in Vegas. They each have a past that is cleverly exposed throughout the novel. Things really get exciting when they meet up in Vegas. This book’s theme epitomizes the saying “keep your friends close and your enemies closer.”
If you love psychological thrillers then this book is for you. The author has fun describing the glitz and glamour of Vegas. She also clearly enjoyed diving into the playful side of divorce from themed parties, to curating Karaoke divorce playlists and cheeky, pun filled cocktail menus.
This book is fun! It’s intriguing and you will still be thinking about it long after the last page. It’s a slow burning exploration of manipulation, memory and moral ambiguity. A great summer read!
Thank you to Bloodhound Books for providing me with an ARC.
Four university friends, who have not kept in touch since their fateful graduation night, are suddenly invited to a lavish divorce party in Vegas. They each have a past that is cleverly exposed throughout the novel. Things really get exciting when they meet up in Vegas. This book’s theme epitomizes the saying “keep your friends close and your enemies closer.”
If you love psychological thrillers then this book is for you. The author has fun describing the glitz and glamour of Vegas. She also clearly enjoyed diving into the playful side of divorce from themed parties, to curating Karaoke divorce playlists and cheeky, pun filled cocktail menus.
This book is fun! It’s intriguing and you will still be thinking about it long after the last page. It’s a slow burning exploration of manipulation, memory and moral ambiguity. A great summer read!
Thank you to Bloodhound Books for providing me with an ARC.
June 23, 2025
Four college friends haven’t spoken in almost 20 years because of an incident in the past so traumatic to them all, that they agreed never to have any contact with each other ever again. Until out of the blue they receive an invitation from the master manipulator of the group Evie to come to Las Vegas to her Divorce Party. Savannah, Daisy and Zoe the other three self-absorbed friends are so intrigued by the invitation and a little afraid of upsetting Evie that they agree to go to Vegas.
Each chapter describes each of the characters in detail from their lowly childhoods to their current situations. You get to know the characters and how they feel about each other.
Evie has planned some surprises for the girls and as each part unfolds old resentments come to the surface and it becomes clear that it’s not about her divorce but revenge for some long held memories from the past.
The weekend takes a deadly turn and the friends are terrified for their lives and realize that they must face their past in order to move on in the future.
Thank you to Bloodhound Books for providing me with an ARC copy of the book in exchange for an honest review.
I enjoyed the book very much and I think it’s a great summer read.
Each chapter describes each of the characters in detail from their lowly childhoods to their current situations. You get to know the characters and how they feel about each other.
Evie has planned some surprises for the girls and as each part unfolds old resentments come to the surface and it becomes clear that it’s not about her divorce but revenge for some long held memories from the past.
The weekend takes a deadly turn and the friends are terrified for their lives and realize that they must face their past in order to move on in the future.
Thank you to Bloodhound Books for providing me with an ARC copy of the book in exchange for an honest review.
I enjoyed the book very much and I think it’s a great summer read.
October 8, 2025
This is my first DeLuca book to read and she did not disappoint at all. If you enjoy a good suspense/mystery read then you’ve got to read this book. Each chapter describes each of the characters in detail from their sad childhoods to their current lives. You get to know the characters and how they feel about each other, which is mutual amongst them all.
Each of them has their own unique secrets and I found myself puzzling over each one trying to figure out what they all were hiding. Nothing was clear until those final chapters and boy was I surprised! A weekend of whatever happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas takes a deadly turn and the friends are terrified for their lives. The friends realize that they must face their past in order to move on in with the future. A Definite page turner!!!
Thank you to @mmdelucaauthor for the signed copy and I LOVE the cover😍
Each of them has their own unique secrets and I found myself puzzling over each one trying to figure out what they all were hiding. Nothing was clear until those final chapters and boy was I surprised! A weekend of whatever happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas takes a deadly turn and the friends are terrified for their lives. The friends realize that they must face their past in order to move on in with the future. A Definite page turner!!!
Thank you to @mmdelucaauthor for the signed copy and I LOVE the cover😍
June 17, 2025
Four friends. One wild weekend. Too many secrets.
When Evie throws a divorce party in Las Vegas to celebrate her newfound freedom, it's more than just a reunion—it's a reckoning. After two decades apart, the women are ready to let loose, but not all wounds have healed. As old grudges simmer and champagne flows, someone is playing a dangerous game. With loyalty tested and truths unraveling, one thing’s certain: payback has a reservation—and it’s checking in tonight.
A deliciously twisty tale of betrayal, revenge, and redemption. You’ll think you know—but trust us, you don’t.
When Evie throws a divorce party in Las Vegas to celebrate her newfound freedom, it's more than just a reunion—it's a reckoning. After two decades apart, the women are ready to let loose, but not all wounds have healed. As old grudges simmer and champagne flows, someone is playing a dangerous game. With loyalty tested and truths unraveling, one thing’s certain: payback has a reservation—and it’s checking in tonight.
A deliciously twisty tale of betrayal, revenge, and redemption. You’ll think you know—but trust us, you don’t.
June 30, 2025
This was a well written thriller that kept me guessing as to what would happen next. Four "friendemies" from college get together in Las Vegas to celebrate the divorce of one of them. Zoe, Daisy, Savannah and Evie each have their own problems, and some of those problems stem from something that happened years before when the members of this group were hanging out together. I highly recommend this book to other thriller readers. I received an ARC of this book, and the opinion expressed is strictly my own.
August 9, 2025
No one knows you like your old friends, especially when secrets abound and are promised to be buried and never be spoken about. What happens after four college friends who haven’t seen each other in almost twenty years, by mutual decision, come to Las Vegas to celebrate the divorce of one of them, is what’s at the core of this book.
Secrets surface, lives are threatened and murder occurred and at the end we learn who from the four friends is the most cunning and deadly one.
With plenty of twists and turns and characters that you love to hate this book will entertained you till the end.
Secrets surface, lives are threatened and murder occurred and at the end we learn who from the four friends is the most cunning and deadly one.
With plenty of twists and turns and characters that you love to hate this book will entertained you till the end.
August 18, 2025
What a roller coaster ride! I finally had to just had to sit back and enjoy the ride because I had no clue where the story was going. I did find myself thinking several times, "With friends like these, who needs enemies!" Ms. DeLuca kept me on my toes, and I admit to not seeing the ending coming. All the twists and turns kept me wanting to read more. I will be looking for more of Ms. DeLuca's books to read. I received a review copy from the author via Bloodhound Books, and this review reflects my honest and voluntary opinion.
September 25, 2025
If messy friendships and over-the-top drama are your thing, then this Vegas reunion could be your next binge read.
The Divorce Party follows four old friends through a twisty whirlwind of secrets, resentments, and some truly wild storylines - think gold digging girl cliques, a marine biologist, drugs, murder, a wrestling team and tangled affairs between friends’ husbands. With friends like this, who needs enemies.
While not everything worked for me, readers who love unpredictable drama will likely have fun with this one!
The Divorce Party follows four old friends through a twisty whirlwind of secrets, resentments, and some truly wild storylines - think gold digging girl cliques, a marine biologist, drugs, murder, a wrestling team and tangled affairs between friends’ husbands. With friends like this, who needs enemies.
While not everything worked for me, readers who love unpredictable drama will likely have fun with this one!
November 4, 2025
In her usual fast-paced, twisty, plot and character driven style, MM Deluca reveals a lighter side to her storytelling with a tongue-in-cheek mean-girls-grown-old adventure in Divorce Party. Like tasty Easter eggs hidden in unexpected places, DeLuca leaves the reader guessing and second-guessing until the end. I thoroughly enjoyed Divorce Party.
July 4, 2025
Thoroughly enjoyed 'the divorce party. It had twists and turns throughout the book.
It would be great to see the characters on the big screen.
I'd definitely recommend this book. You won't be disappointed!!
Thank you to Bloodhound books for providing me with an ARC
It would be great to see the characters on the big screen.
I'd definitely recommend this book. You won't be disappointed!!
Thank you to Bloodhound books for providing me with an ARC
July 22, 2025
3.5 . this was a book full of twists and turns about frenemies going to a divorce party in Vegas. what can go wrong? this was an entertaining read, I just didn't like the ending, I felt it was too pat
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