This was another great thriller from Daniel Hurst. I haven't read one so far that wasn't great! The twist at the ending was a complete surprise; I did not expect it at all. The book shows how much a family will go thru together to take revenge for their loved one being bullied!

What a wonderful quick read. A true Daniel Hurst story with a giant twist. A school bully, a suicide, a loving family and revenge. All of these are ties up in a story that proves the power of love and keeping secrets. A family in turmoil and a surprising resolution. Thank you NetGalley and Bookouture for the opportunity to read and review this great book. I would definitely recommend it.

I found this book utterly irresistible!! Who could resist the lure of finding out what lengths 2 desperate parents would go to to protect their son from a bully who has already caused one child to take their own life?! This is a promise that is 100% delivered in this, the latest offering from Daniel Hurst. Possibly my favourite of his standalone books to date, but they have all been utter joy so it's a tough call!

This is a book that shows what lengths families will go to to protect their own, it is written in a way that is utterly gripping, highly readable, and in a style that is trademark of this author. It is 100% a book that demands to be enjoyed! Easily a 5* read from me!

My thanks to NetGalley, author and publisher for the opportunity to review this book in exchange for an advance copy.

Daniel Hurst does is again with a relatable story making you wonder what lengths you would go to in order to protect your child. This book makes you empathize for the family. Well written and fast paced kept me wanting to read the next page and each page did not disappoint.

Everyday my son started to hide things from me
Soon I had discovered my son was bullied at school
Then my child was hurt and I had to find out the truth
Why had he done this
I had an ARC

Daniel Hurst has done it again! This book shows you the lengths parents will go to protect their child. When their teenage son is bullied, from the town menace Mason, parents Guy and Sara take matters into their own hands. Mason’s combative parents, the school, the police don’t seem to care enough to help Jacob from the harassment.
I felt rage myself at times reading this book, bullying has to be one of the most cowardly acts and the effects it has on not only the person being bullied, but their loved ones is staggering.
You think you have this one figured out, but I don’t think you will!
Great read, highly recommend.
Thank you to NetGalley and Bookouture for the Advanced Reader Copy.

In "The Couple's Revenge" by Daniel Hurst, you'll embark on a delightful journey into the world of parental love and determination, sprinkled with humor and heartwarming moments.

The story follows a caring mother who's convinced that something's amiss in her son's life. Armed with a mother's intuition, she sets off on a mission to uncover the source of her child's distress.

Bullying takes center stage, and Hurst handles it with empathy and understanding, adding relatable moments that parents will appreciate. The parents' unwavering dedication to their child's well-being, despite facing skepticism, will warm your heart.

As the plot unfolds, you'll follow the parents on their quest to tackle the bullying issue, all while enjoying the lighthearted and fun tone of the narrative. The story invites you to reflect on the fine line between justice and revenge, all in good spirits.

What adds a playful twist to the tale is the revelation about the family behind the bullying, and the surprising discovery that this isn't their first rodeo. It's a charming exploration of forgiveness and second chances.

"The Couple's Revenge" is a delightful and heartwarming story of parental love that will make you smile, chuckle, and reflect on the enduring bonds between parents and their children.

This author never fails to deliver a psychologically emotional thrilling read. This book highlights the lengths that family will go to protect their loved ones, including murder.
Highly recommend

𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐝𝐨 𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐝𝐨 𝐭𝐨 𝐤𝐞𝐞𝐩 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐧 𝐬𝐚𝐟𝐞...𝐢𝐭'𝐬 𝐠𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨 𝐛𝐞 𝐚 𝐰𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐞 𝐛𝐞𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐈 𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐩 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐬𝐞 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐬. 𝐁𝐲 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐈 𝐝𝐢𝐝, 𝐢𝐭 𝐰𝐚𝐬 𝐚𝐥𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐲 𝐟𝐚𝐫 𝐭𝐨𝐨 𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐠𝐨 𝐛𝐚𝐜𝐤 𝐨𝐧 𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐈'𝐝 𝐝𝐨𝐧𝐞.

I never miss a Daniel Hurst book, and this one touched on something very important to me, which is bullying. As a high school teacher for nearly 25 years, I've seen the devastating effects that words and actions can have on adolescents, and recently, our community was touched by the tragic suicide of a middle school aged girl due to this very issue.

Fifteen-year-old Jacob is suddenly withdrawn, and for his involved parents Guy and Sara, they want to fix whatever is wrong. An argument with a friend, a rejection from a girl...it's all part of growing up. But Jacob's parents find that he has caught the unwanted attention of Mason, a boy with a dark past. Reading about Jacob's suffering and embarrassment at the hands of his bully was difficult, and the conflicting emotions his parents went through was so perfectly written.

What does a parent do when the school won't take action, the bully's parents are just as nasty as he is, and the police say there isn't much they can do? It's not a stretch of the imagination to say that you take matters into your own hands.

This was a high action, tautly paced thriller that handled a difficult subject matter with care. You will become deeply invested in the story of these characters. Thank you to NetGalley and Bookouture for the early read. This title will publish January 4, 2024.

Another great read from Daniel Hurst. So many twists and then an ending I could never have imagined.
Many thanks to Netgalley for the opportunity to read this ARC in return for an honest review, and to to Daniel for writing such brilliant books

Boy beats up another boy. The victim's parents want justice. And for the first half of the book, this is how it went. I couldn't believe it would be that straightforward, because this is Daniel Hurst and in his books, straightforward doesn't exist,

And then, there it is.... BOOM! A gut punch of a twist that turned everything on it's head - I literally gasped out loud and found myself holding my breath through most of the second half of the book. How far will a normal family go, to protect the ones they love?

Punchy, pacy and twisty; a great read!

4.5/5⭐️ Thanks to Netgalley, Daniel Hurst and Bookouture, for an ARC in return for an honest review.

With a title like this one, you know something powerful is going down! When a couple is having a hard time connecting with their son, they will stop at nothing to get back their once happy-go-lucky son.
When they finally find out that their child’s safety has been violated, they seek out revenge. Their son is the target of another child who has done this before and nothing was done. This story was not what I expected, but truly had me invested. As a parent we want the best for our kids, and when they are hurt we will stop at nothing to make them better.

Sara and Guy are happily married, they have a daughter who has just started college and a 15 year old son, Jacob. Life is just about perfect, until Jacob starts to act strangely. Sara is sure something is wrong but Guy tells her she's just being overly worried. Then Guy notices bruises on Jacob and confronts his son. Apparently, Jacob is being bullied and beaten by a fellow classmate, Mason. Mason is a known bully and the cause of a young girl in the community committing suicide. Sara and Guy are terrified for Jacob. When Jacob ends up in the hospital with severe injuries caused by Mason, Guy and Sara know that the police will do nothing, so they decide to take matters into their own hands.
This was a super quick read because I was absolutely engrossed in the outcome. The ending was definitely a surprise!
As someone who enjoys Dateline and true crime podcasts, I really couldn't get on board with the incompetence of the police in this story. Although, maybe they just didn’t care, Mason and his family weren't exactly loved by the community.
Thank you to Netgalley and Bookouture for the advanced copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.

If you are looking for plot twists, this is the book for you! I thought I had it figured out, but I didn't. Great ending.

I know something was wrong. It's a mother's instinct. I could tell when my son started hiding things from me. He used to walk to school with a mischievous grin on his beautiful face. Now he avoids eye contact and keeps his head down. Since I discovered he was being bullied by a classmate, I've spent every day worrying, my stomach churning with anxiety from the moment he leaves the house to the second he walks back through the door. Everyone keeps telling me I'm overreacting, but I won't risk my child's safety. My husband and I try to talk to the other boy's parents, but it only makes things worse.

Oh how I love a Daniel Hurst book. He knows which buttons to press to get your emotions going. At times, he got me so angry that I wanted to lash out at certain characters, other times I wanted to hug other characters as I felt their pain. Sara and Guy's son is being bullied. The story is told in alternating chapters by Sara and Guy. You could feel their pain through the pages. This is an emotional and dark read.

I would like to thank #NetGalley #Bookouture and the author #DanielHurst for my ARC of #TheCoujplesRevenge in exchange for an honest review.

How far would you go to protect your child?
I knew something was wrong. It’s a mother’s instinct.
I could tell when my son started hiding things from me. He used to walk to school with a mischievous grin on his beautiful face. Now he avoids eye contact and keeps his head down.

I have always enjoyed books by Daniel Hurst and this one was another that fell into this category. Our children are so precious to us that we really struggle mentally when their lives are threatened and unhappiness consumes them, the mumma bear does come out in us and all we wish to do is protect our kids and make things right for them again. The teenage years can really be hard to deal with for many and if not careful can lead them to carry some of these dilemmas in their minds and souls for many years to come. Told from different POV's we get a strong insight into these families lives and how actions can consume us all. Captivating from page one and a story I breezed through at a fast pace, you are always guaranteed a great read by this author.

Thank you to Netgalley , the author and publisher for an advanced copy, all opinions are my own.

The Couple's Revenge is a story involving bullying. A topic of concern for parents everywhere.

Sara becomes concerned when her teenager starts acting differently and is hiding things from her. She eventually learns that he is being bullied. The parents of the other child are of no help, they are bullies themselves.

When things escalate between the two teen boys, something has got to change. But what?

Was not expecting where the story went next.

I couldn't read this one fast enough to find out what happens. It sure wasn't what I thought.

Daniel Hurst is great. I've loved every book I've read so far. I often recommend his books to fellow readers.

Thanks to netgalley and Bookouture for the arc.

Thank you to NetGalley and Bookoutre for the advanced copy of Daniel Hurst’s, The Couple’s Revenge, due to be published January 4, 2024.
Sara knew something was wrong with Jacob. He never comes home from school without gobbling down a sandwich. So, one day when he goes straight to his room, she suspects there is more going on than being hungry or tired. “I’m his mother. I’ll always worry about him.”
After discovering he is being bullied by a classmate, Sarah is constantly worried every time he leaves the house. Talking to the bully’s parents doesn’t help, either.
When Jacob gets hurt, Sara knows she must take the matter into her own hands. But how far will she go to get revenge for her son?
I have read all of Daniel Hurst’s books, so I was excited to get this one!
I devoured it in one day, and it did not disappoint. The characters were good, I couldn’t wait to find the ending, and I didn’t guess it at all – a perfect thriller.
I can’t wait to read Daniel Hurst’s next book – he is one of my favorite authors!

Another brilliant, addictive book from one of my favourite authors who never disappoints.

Extremely well written as always, great characters and I was on the edge of my seat throughout. A great storyline with an even greater finish.

Thank you to Netgalley and Bookouture for this ARC which I have no hesitation in recommending.

My only negative comment is that this author's books are just not long enough!

This author is definitely becoming one of my all time favourites all of his books that I have read have all been fantastic and this one was no exception. I was hooked from the very beginning and kept me guessing until the very end. It is a fantastic emotional thriller which shows how much a parent will do to protect their child. I really enjoyed the writing style told from the perspectives of both parents which I think helped build the tension. Highly recommend this to everyone fantastic read. Thanks to netgallery and the publisher for my advanced copy.