This was a solid thriller where I wasn’t able to put the ending together, so it kept me wanting to know who was the culprit.

I enjoyed the unreliable characters and how you weren’t able to fully understand their true motive.

I was rooting for Maddy, it sounded like a nice but too good to be true love story. I will say the second person writing for the present tense confused me slightly but didn’t take away from enjoyment.

I am interested in checking out more for this author.

Thank you to NetGalley and Bookouture for the ARC.

Are you looking for an addictive thriller? I just finished reading one that I highly recommend. If you're into domestic drama and murder, you can't miss this book. Order food, clear your schedule, and settle in for this twisted psychological thriller. Once you start, you won't be able to put it down!

The story follows Madeline, who falls head over heels in love with Benjamin, a man whose business faces financial problems. But Madeline has the means to help him out financially after they get married. However, her best friend Gwyn is envious of her seemingly perfect life and would love to take over Madeline's place.

When Madeline and Benjamin go camping with a group of friends instead of a honeymoon, things take a dark turn. One night, Madeline goes missing while photographing the stars.

Do you like revenge thrillers and devious characters? This is the book!!

Jessica Payne has truly outdone herself with this novel. I can't wait to get my hands on all of her other works!!

Thanks to Jessica Payne, Bookouture and Thriller Book Lovers Promotions for this ARC (provided through NetGalley). As always, all opinions are my own and are left voluntarily.

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This book had me asking myself, why do I not read more of Jessica Payne’s books? They are so twisty, fast paced and captivating. I loved the beginning of this and how you are drawn in right away with the death of newlywed, Madeline while on her honeymoon camping with friends. You are caught up three years later, trying to figure out who killed her and what their motive was. I enjoyed the dual POVs with Rebecca in the present and Madeline in the past as she meets and falls in love with her husband, Benji. I was sure I could figure this one out, but i was so wrong! There were some cleverly placed red herrings, but even so, I was left shocked twist after twist! And when you think the twists are finally done, there’s one more around the corner! As Rebecca fights for justice for Madeline’s murder, you are on the edge of your seat hoping she finds it before she’s found out. Everyone is hiding something and nobody can be trusted! This psychological thriller is not one to be missed!

Wow! Definitely crazy, and a little over-the-top, but this was a really fun and exciting read! 4.5 stars. Madeline was murdered, but who did it? The husband? The best friend? There is always some new tidbit being introduced, and the reader has no idea who she can trust. Sometimes, these people are super nice, and other times, they are horrible to each other. It's full of surprises and hard to guess what's coming next. What a great soap opera of a book! There's friendship, love, jealousy, betrayal, lies, deceit, and so much more! I had a hard time putting it down. Thank you to NetGalley and Bookouture for the eARC.

Took me longer than usual to get into the storyline but overall it was a good read.

The characters were interesting and after about 25% I was thoroughly engaged in the book.

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

Three years ago, Madeline disappeared just two days after marrying her husband, Benjamin. That's what everyone thinks, but one person knows the truth. Madeline was killed by Benjamin and his new fiance Gwyn. Now, Rebecca is lurking in the shadows, collecting evidence, biding her time to prove what she knows and avenge Madeline's death.

Never Trust The Husband is a psychological thriller that gets its grip on you from the very beginning. There's so many twists and turns in this one that you don't know where you're going. This is a deceitful story, too. Once you think you've figured things out, it turns out you're just wrong. I couldn't put this one down because I had to find out all the answers immediately! This is one crazy thrill ride, and I loved every second of it!

Look, I requested this because of the blurb which itself was so intriguing but I had no idea I'd love this book so much. I can't remember the last time a book made me this anxious. Although I saw the plot twist coming, I still enjoyed the build-up!

Never trust the husband has two narrators. Madeline and Rebecca. Madeline was murdered during a camping trip with her new husband and best friends. Rebecca, seeing how Madeline's husband and best friend got engaged and declared Madeline officially dead, decided to investigate. She KNOWS one of them killed her. They've got motive, after all

I won't spoil too much. All I'll say is: excellent plot that will have you biting your nails and yelling at people who interrupt you. the writing is great too!
The characters are all well written and have depth.
I enjoyed this book immensely. I binged it in three days
Definitely recommended!
I can't wait to check out this author's other books because I surely adored this one.

Madeline meet Benjamin North and the stars collided. The love story was the making of the romance novels. Rich girl. Handsome man. Next thing they are walking down the aisle. Everything seemed to be going to plan until the news of hurricanes in the Caymans put paid to their dream honeymoon.
So instead of a romantic break for two they are on a hiking trip with friends. Out on one of the trails Madeline disappears. Never to be seen again. A tragic accident or something more sinister.

Years later, after being declared dead Madeline is back. She has a new name and a new face. She watches as Benjamin is about to tie the know with her previous best friend Gwyn. A woman always jealous of her. She's back for revenge and to get the person who killed her.

This is a great who dunnit. Although a little far fetched that someone could have so much plastic surgery still look good and no one recognise her. But that's the beauty of fiction

Many thanks to Netgalley and the publishers for the opportunity to see an DRC

𝗠𝘆 𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴: 4 ⭐️
NEVER TRUST THE HUSBAND
🤍𝗚𝗲𝗻𝗿𝗲: thriller
📖 357 pages
𝗗𝗲𝘀𝗰𝗿𝗶𝗽𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗲𝗺𝗼𝗷𝗶𝘀: 😳⛺️💵🍷🏥🛥️💰📷
𝗣𝘂𝗯 𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲: 3/5/2024

🖤𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲🖤

Thank you @thrillerbooklovers @jessicapayne for the #gifted copy!

Buckle up for a wild ride! NEVER TRUST THE HUSBAND, though a tad unbelievable, delivers an adrenaline-fueled rollercoaster that's impossible to resist. From the get-go, it grabs you by the collar & doesn't let go until the final page. Sure, some twists might be predictable, but they're executed with such finesse that they still manage to shock & awe.

It's a quick read, perfect for those craving a binge-worthy escapade into the world of secrets & deception. Not everyone is who they appear to be, & the gasp-worthy plot turns keep you on the edge of your seat. I gave it 4 ✨ for sheer entertainment value.
Highly recommended for anyone looking to devour a gripping thriller in one sitting!

𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗶𝗳 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗹𝗶𝗸𝗲:
◽️ who dun it
◽️ alternating POV/timelines
◽️ hiking
◽️ revenge

This is the second book I've read by Payne. The first was THE GOOD DOCTOR. I enjoyed both of these books. I love the way she writes. This one was exciting, suspenseful, and TWISTY!! Thriller lovers need to pick this up! Madeline and her husband Benjamin are on their honeymoon with a bunch of friends when Madeline tragically disappears. Now, a few years later, her BFF Gwyn and her husband are engaged. But Rebecca, someone from Madeline’s past, is determined to find out who harmed Madeline and make them pay. She knows Madeline’s husband and BFF both had their own reasons to get rid of her.

This was such an entertaining read! I'll be sure to pick up anything Payne writes in the future!

Out March 5.

Thank you to the publisher and netgalley for the gifted copy in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own. My review will be posted on Instagram, Bookbub, Goodreads, and Amazon once it publishes.

I've read a couple of this authors other books and enjoyed them but I really struggled with this one. I found it quite repetitive and boring. I also struggled to like or relate to any of the main characters.

An engrossing page turning “who done it” that left me guessing until the very end. The characters were well defined and easy to keep track of.

Brilliant 👏 fast paced and suspenseful read. T didn't really guess it all till thr end. Perfectly defined as psychological thriller. Rebecca and Madeline's point of view were written impressively. Madeline, Elena, Benjamin, Gwyn all are unreliable characters and hiding their true self. Mystery and suspense keeps unfolding in a gripping way. Roller-coaster ride of lies, deceit and suspect. Highly recommend. Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for the eARC.

Never Trust the Husband is now one of my favorite Jessica Payne books. I had so much fun reading this and not tearing my hair out wondering what was going to happen next.

From the start, I was intrigued by the premise of a person looking into other people's homes, lonely and making up stories, while also hunting a killer. I've actually always had minor(?) paranoia about people watching through windows. I keep curtains closed at night because of it. My family thinks it's odd, but now I feel vindicated! Because I'm not the only one who has thought of this.

Payne thrusts us immediately into the book's mystery and suspense. The MC's internal thoughts only add to the gripping tension, and with a name that part is of a new identity, we're piecing together the mystery of their identity along with who can we trust. (Anyone, really? Because I trusted no one in this book.)

I enjoyed the quiet, addictive suspense running through Never Trust the Husband along with some great twists. If you enjoyed Jessica's other books and/or psychological thrillers, this is a must-read!

Domestic thrillers are the best! This was such a suspenseful story with interesting characters and a fast moving plot. There were many twists and turns that kept me engaged. I love a revenge plot so wanted to know Rebecca’s motives the entire time. The short chapters worked well and made this an addicting read. You’ll be hooked from the first chapter!

This one twists and twists. Short, fast paced chapters had me flying through this book. Apparently, there are other people you shouldn’t trust either! Never Trust the Husband will keep you guessing until the very end.
Thank You to NetGalley, Bookouture, and Jessica Payne for the opportunity to read this ARC.

Thank you Netgalley and Bookouture for providing me with an ARC in exchange for an honest review. And of course, thank you to the author Jessica Payne.

This is a story about a rich heiress Madeline "Maddy" who does not believe in love until she fell in love. Meet Benjamin "Benji" North whom Maddy fell in love with and married, only to disappear 4 days after their wedding, during their honeymoon.

It is a whodunnit story written across 2 timelines, one from Maddy before she dissappeared 3-4years ago and one from another person (Rebecca) in current time.

I rated it a 4 star becauze I feel like the first 50% of the book dragged a little but it quickly picked up pace at the second half.

This book will keep you guessing right till the very end. It was an exciting read.

If you love thriller/mysteries with good twists and turns,this one is for you.

4.5 rounded up to 5

I have officially added another autobuy author!  This was my 1st book by this author, but I'll definitely be reading her backlist.  This book was SO good!  It was such a thrilling thriller!

Madeline Hughes is a wealthy social media influencer who likes to play the dating game, but when she meets Benjamin North, that goes out the window.  She falls head over heels in love, and when he proposes, she says yes.  They have their wedding and plan to honeymoon in the Caymans, but a hurricane is approaching, and they need to cancel.  Someone in the wedding party suggests a backpacking trip.  Not what Madeline had in mind, but she agrees to go, especially since they'll be going with a group of friends.  Unfortunately, the trip takes a turn for the worst when Madeline goes missing without a trace.  No one knows what happened to her, and her body was not found.  What actually happened to Madeline?  Did someone in her wedding party have it out for her?  Was it her best friend, Gywn, who's always been jealous of her or maybe her new husband Benjamin, whose new business is in financial trouble?  Three years after Madeline went missing, Gwyn and Benjamin have gotten engaged. Could this have been the plan along?

Told in the POV of Madeline in the past and Rebecca in the present, this was an incredibly gripping read!  I was sucked in from the very 1st page, and the intricate plot had me glued to the pages.  The twists were literally jaw-dropping.  There were so many secrets and lies.  This fast-paced psychological thriller was full of mystery, suspense, jealousy, and revenge.   I enjoyed it SO much and would HIGHLY recommend it!

A digital copy of this book was provided to me by Thriller Book Lovers Promotions, Bookouture, Jessica Payne and NetGalley.

Madeline is dead.
Just two days after her wedding to Benjamin. They go on an alternative honeymoon as the one they have planned has been cancelled due to a hurricane. They go hiking and Madeline is pushed off a cliff. 4 years later Benjamin and Madeline's best friend Gwyn are engaged. Enter Rebecca who spends her time watching the new couple, as she believes one of them had to have killed Madeline.

This is told from two POVs. Madeline, four years ago, and Rebecca, now. Madeline's story tells how her, and Benjamin met, fell in love and eventually got married. Rebecca's story tells how she is very suspicious of Benjamin and Gwyn. I mean, they say it's always the husband, right?

I haven't had the opportunity to read this author before, even though I have heard nothing but great things about her previous books, and I was not disappointed. Madeline, even though extremely rich, didn't strike me as that typical snobby girl, where Gwyn who is not so rich did. Benjamin, I was suspicious of from the beginning. And Rebecca, well she was trying so hard to get the bottom of what really happened on that cliff and keep under the radar.

I absolutely DEVOURED this book! I could not put my kindle down. I also immediately downloaded more of Jessica’s work. I needed to read more by this author. The suspense, the betrayal, the lies, the drama!!! So good! So so good! Highly recommend this one to anyone who enjoys a good book or a great thriller!