Unfortunately I read this a lot later than I downloaded and intended to, so I apologies for the lateness of the review!!

I always love CL. Taylor's books and this is no exception.

Olivia Sutherland has been convicted - of plotting to murder her husband, and is currently in prison. She has always maintained her innocence and is determined to get justice.

The Guilty Couple is CL Taylor’s 11th standalone psychological novel and I’ve read 9 of them so far, which are all wonderful and highly recommended. I don’t know how I missed The Guilty Couple when it was published in 2022, but it’s free on Kindle Unlimited and currently has over 14k reviews on Amazon and almost half of those are 5 stars so if that doesn’t convince you, let me try:

The story is about Olivia Sutherland who was convicted of plotting to murder her husband and has been in prison for the past five years. She has always denied the accusations and is determined to prove her innocence, but her main priority is to rebuild her relationship with her daughter who is now 12 years old and expose her ex-husband for framing her.

Spending 5 years in prison has changed Olivia. She’s stronger, more determined and focused and is not afraid to bend some rules to clear her name and get justice finally.

The story is told through multiple points of view and has short but gripping chapters which if you suffer from “one more chapter” syndrome will guarantee you can’t put the book down.

I really felt for Olivia and was rooting for her from the start and as for her ex-husband Dominic, he is a real piece of work – nasty, vindictive and twisted. The perfect combination for a gripping psychological thriller.

So, if you fancy a gripping, twisted and entertaining story of revenge, then download a copy of The Guilty Couple.

Wow........ what a thrilling roller coaster of a read I enjoyed the twists and turns and the edge of your seat moments this was a fantastic thriller

The Guilty Couple was a quick, but not a satisfying read for me. I have always enjoyed this author's books in the past, but this lacks the subtlety and finesse I have come to expect from her writing. Her wry sense of humour was also missing.

I have read a few books by C.L. Taylor and have mostly enjoyed them and this was no exception; I quickly became totally invested in Olivia's story and I was hooked from the very beginning.

Olivia has been convicted of conspiring to murder her husband; she has lost everything ... her marriage, her daughter, her life. After 5 years, she is desperate to clear her name and prove her innocence but when she has been abandoned by most of the people from her previous life, this is not going to be an easy task but one she is determined to achieve no matter what.

This is a fast-paced read with some great twists and great characters (although most of them aren't particularly likeable) and whilst you have to suspend reality in parts, it was a quick, tense read that I enjoyed.

My thanks to the author, Avon Books UK and NetGalley for enabling me to read and share my thoughts of The Guilty Couple.

This is my first read by the author and I'm already a fan. The book kept me up late at night and completely hooked since the very beginning. I felt all sorts of emotions for the characters and the multiple POV only made it better.
Definitely looking forward to read more books by the author and recommending this book to all the thriller lovers.

CL Taylor has a gift for crafting a sense of impending doom that sent shivers down my spine. Fans of thrillers will be thoroughly engrossed in this high-stakes tale of intrigue and danger, sheer delight right here

IA woman scorned.....she is out for revenge no matter what because her ex ruined her life but as it gets into the book, she is starting to realise that she may be in over her head. A bit far fetched but an ok read.

A great thriller yet again from C.L.Taylor. Great character description and interesting inner monologues. Sad and triggering in places but sensitive to the audience.

A woman is framed by her husband for planning her husband's murder. The wife serves time and has three goals to strive for: repair her relationship with her daughter, clear her name, and lastly, get even with her husband. This is a fast-paced, cat-and-mouse chase. There are lots of twists and turns and a jaw-dropping conclusion, Fasten your seatbelts, this one is a pageturner.

I absolutely love two person perspectives, I find them gripping and this one is easy to follow.

Face paced and gripping, it's the perfect way to unwind in the evenings

This novel has started as a fantastic read with good setup and mystery - young woman set up by her husband ends up in prison for a crime she did not do. Now she is out and planning to reconnect with her daughter and to make the justice prevail. But in this game of cat and mouse there several cats and also the mice might be not exactly what they seem to be...Sounds great and it was great, until some characters swiftly switched unto somebody else. And this is my complaint - there is a crumb trail missing to these changes, no red flags to show their true colours. Also, the revenge is an ugly thing, especially as executed here, because sooner or enter the game might change again. So justice seems to be only the means to an end, not the real purpose here, as the strong wins (for a time, until the new strong emerges). Not a moral message I am fine with.

I loved this book, just as I have loved all of her books! This one kept me guessing, kept me flipping pages and I definitely did not have it figured out! It’s about a woman who was convicted of murdering her husband and now she is out of prison and has a plan.
Highly recommend!

Couldn’t put this one down. I am a fan of C.L Taylor books and this one didn’t disappoint. It heals my attention and although Olivia was not a perfect protagonist I was rooting for her the whole way through. As with all books by this author I didn’t see the twist coming.

This was much more fun than I was expecting, I was really hesitant at first as it was giving off typical domestic thriller vibes which I don't usually love but I shouldn't have doubted C.L. Taylor! A very captivating story that had me on the edge of my seat the entire time, I was so tense in certain moments that my back is aching!! I would definitely recommend for thriller fans!

What a terrific read. Thoroughly enjoyed this thriller and loved the pace of it and the twists and turns which I didn't always see coming! Very well written and another hit from C L Taylor.

Highly recommended and well deserves the 5 stars.

Thank you Netgalley

This one has been on my tbr pile with a while and I've not idea why I'm only getting to this now. Time I guess and not having enough of it.
I am a huge fan of C.L. Taylor's books. She writes with confidence, with charisma and a good knowledge of what her readers are looking for in a story.
I will admit I couldn't put The Guilty Couple down. Two sittings was all it took me to read it. We meet Olivia, her ex husband Dominic and daughter Grace in this story. Immediately we are told Olivia has been framed by her husband and sent to prison. The story resolves around her release from prison and her need to prove her innocence and get her daughter back.
I loved the character of Olivia. Behind it all she has a good heart but has just been let down by the people she thought loved her.
Smithy was another you grow to love.

So well worth your time..

This was my first read from CL Taylor and it wont be my last! With short and gripping chapters, I could not get my head around who I was best to believe! The writing flowed well during this novel and Taylor excelled at creating an uneasy and tense atmosphere from start to finish!

I really enjoyed this one and the ending was great!

The Guilty Couple is twisty-turny fun for fans of psychological thrillers. Olivia has just been released from prison for plotting to kill her husband, but she didn't do it. Can she prove her innocence and take back her life before someone takes it from her - permanently?

I flew through the pages. Definitely check this one out!

Another stellar psychological suspense from CL Taylor, an auto-buy of an author for me. The story opens with Olivia, who is facing a trial and is sentenced by the court to prison for conspiracy to murder her husband with her lover. Fast forward six years and Olivia is about to be released from prison. But she has one thing on her mind - prove her innocence and win back the love of teenage daughter who lives with her ex-husband Will. We also have the POV of Dani, a DS officer, who gave false testimony in Olivia’s trial and is sleeping with her husband in exchange for money to help her drug-addict sister get the medical help she needs. The strands of the story come together at breathtaking speed with twists and turns I didn’t see coming.
In typical CL Taylor fashion this thriller is pacy, gripping, with engaging characterisation who have solid character arcs. A brilliant read. To be consumed in one sitting.