Dark and twisty, this book will take you on a wild ride! A fairytale romance, followed by a huge mystery…what else would you want?!? This was a book that I flew through in one rainy day. I couldn’t put it down. I’ve loved everything I’ve ever read from this author!!!

A very good page-turner thriller. It hooked me from the beginning. The book is full of twists and turns and difficult to put it down. Highly recommended !!!

This was a good twisty thriller and I loved how the author did the pov's for the current and past time lines. Maddie has just married the man of her dreams but a horrific accident happens on their honeymoon and the body has never been found. Rebecca knows in her heart that Maddie was murdered and is determined to find out the truth of who did it and why. Switching between the time leading up to Maddie's demise and the current happenings has you continually pointing the finger at someone else with each chapter. Secrets and truths slowly come out as appearances are not as they seem. I really enjoyed how this storyline was written and it was a very fast read for me. I couldn't wait to find out who did it, who was all involved and the why. Thank you to the author, NetGalley and Thriller Book Lovers Promotions for the tour invite and complementary ebook. This review is of my own opinion and accord.

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Never Trust The Husband is a gripping, who-done-it thriller. Although I pieced together the whole plot pretty early on, there was enough suspense and mystery to keep me turning the pages at lightning speed. I didn’t know who to trust and kept questioning whether or not my own theories were correct. Ultimately, they were, and I wish there was a little less predictability and more of a jaw dropping twist, but this was still a really good read.

From the gripping opening scene of murder, 'Never Trust The Husband' captivates readers with its dual narrative. Through the murder victim Madeline's poignant recollections of her love story with her husband and Rebecca's determined quest to uncover the truth behind Madeline’s death, the story unfolds with relentless suspense. However, while the story kept me guessing on Rebecca’s and the murderer's identity (my first guess was right), I found Rebecca's character to be somewhat annoying . Despite this the novel delivers a compelling blend of mystery and emotional depth, making it a thrilling read for fans of the genre.

I know a book is going to be good when I’m hooked within a few pages, and this was no exception. I couldn’t put it down until I finished! I figured out the major twist early on but it didn’t detract from my enjoyment of this tense thriller, and there were still some unexpected turns along the way. Pub date is March 5, 2024 and you’ve got to make sure this is on your list!

Good mystery

This was a fast paced, twisty mystery that kept me guessing for a long time. I can usually guess who dun it early on, but the way the author crafted the story it was anyone’s guess.

Some of the plot was a little out there, but overall a good read.

Thanks to the author, publisher and NetGalley for the opportunity to read and review this book, but my opinions are my own.

Thank you Bookouture and NetGalley for an early copy of Never Trust the Husband. Very, very, very fast reading book. I loved the back and forth of the characters in the chapters. I did not figure out the plot and it was a good one. I thought many things but only one of them was right that I predicted. Kept me guessing all the way and the ending was a bit confusing but I’m glad of the way it did end. GREAT BOOK!!!!!

This was such a gripping read! I was sucked in right from the start & had to know who killed Madeline on her honeymoon.

I loved the back & forth with the then & now chapters. We get to meet Madeline, see her falling in love with Benjamin , their wedding and everything leading to her death. We also get to see Rebecca’s POV as a friend out to avenge Madeline’s death. There’s plenty of tension, making you question everyone’s innocence. I thought the pacing was pretty steady, building up the mistrust between the characters. When the truth came out, I was shocked - I love reveals that you don’t see coming!

Jessica Payne’s books are addictive - whenever I pick one up, I usually get so invested into the characters that I’m halfway through the book without even realising it. This was another juicy read with plenty of suspense and a satisfying ending. I’m already looking forward to her next book!

Never Trust The Husband was an addictive, fast paced thriller. From the first line Payne grabs you and entraps you in this twisty and suspenseful psychological tale.

This book was filled with tension, lies, secrets, deceptions, friendships, jealousy, betrayals and revenge. The author definitely threw me in multiple directions and made me doubt every character. Told in dual POV from the present with Rebecca someone from Madeline's past and the past being told by Madeline it just made it even more engaging.

I love how she built the story and kept the suspense and mystery high. There's multiple twists and turns that will keep you on the edge of your seat. There's one twist that I had figured out, but honestly it didn't make me enjoy it less. The other twists I had no idea !

The final twists really made for an explosive ending. Although a little over the top it still delivered. I do think that an epilogue would've made the ending even better, as I needed to know what happens next..

This is definitely an addictive and bingeable thriller that you won't want to miss !

✨️Thank you to @thrillerbookloverspromotions, @netgalley, @bookouture & @jessicapayne for my free ARC in exchange for an honest review.

This author is always a must read for me! She has such a way with words. I’ve been following her/reading her books ever since her debut, Make Me Disappear.
I love how this book goes from past to present, with 2 different characters (Rebecca and Madeline). So many twists and turns. Definitely a thriller I didn’t want to put down. I mean, a rich influencer pushed to her death on her honeymoon? And 3 years later, her BEST FRIEND gets engaged to her husband?! How could I resist this read?! Love how Rebecca is determined to find out what really happen. And I didn’t see it coming 😱

A great who-dun-it thriller! Payne manages to keep you guess on the mystery murderer the whole book. Filled with quite a few twists, some you see coming and others you don’t at all. The book is suspenseful throughout and the way the story is told has you pinning the murder on different people each chapter. I enjoyed the use of dual POVs and the hops between timelines. It tells the story in a way that you gives you useful information at the right time and adds to the mystery. Finally, a new thriller that surprises you but doesn’t leave you thinking this is totally unbelievable!

With a title like this one you know it is going to be a wild ride! I thought the writing in this novel was amazing and the author did a great job at explaining everything throughout the story. I loved the suspense and thrill and think that this will definitely be a popular novel!

the word to describe this book is for sure “intriguing”. no matter the level of interest I had in the story, low or high I was intrigued by the entire story. the writing was peculiar and the dual timeline gave a certain pace to the narration. I didn’t root for any of the characters and none of them were really likeable. I guessed the killer 20% into the story so if you are a thriller girly this book might not satisfy you. but I do think that if you are not really into the genre it might take you a while to discover who done it. there were a few turning points and plot twists but nothing to get exciting about honestly

Book review 📖

📜Never Trust The Husband
✍️Jessica Payne
📠Bookouture
📚Mystery/Thriller, Fiction
🗓️Pub date: March 5, 2024

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✨Thank you @NetGalley and @bookouture for providing me with an Advanced Reader Copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. Also thank you to @jessicapayne.writer for penning a masterpiece 🤩

✨Madeline watches through the shadows of a darkened street as Benjamin and Gwyn start their new life together. The thing is, Madeline used to be standing where Gwen was, married to Benjamin. Until she was murdered by them—or so they think.

✨Only now Madeline is Rebecca. And now Rebecca is going to make them pay for what they’ve done.

✨It was so easy to fall in love with Benji and Madeline’s love story (in the beginning) with the dueling timelines. However, I’d have to stop and remind myself of what was to come. He’s a smooth talker, that one!

✨ I loved loved loved this book! Interesting narrative, and not one I’m sure I’ve seen before. This story hooked me from page one and it was one of my favorite psych thrillers I’ve ever read! Keep writing!!!

✨QOTD: Does true love always end in a happily ever after?

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Thank you Netgalley & Bookouture for an eARC of Never Trust the Husband by Jessica Payne! I love Payne's books, so always find myself pushing them to the top of my never ending TBR when I get access to them.

What's it about?
Madeleine's body disappears - presumed dead - shortly after her wedding to Benjamin. Not long after, he's newly engaged to her best friend, Gwyn.

Yikes, this is messy. I love a good story about revenge, and you spend the majority of the book trying to figure out the narrator's relation to Madeleine and why she is so invested in justice for her. I found this one twisty and bingey, but I did see the big "a-ha" twist about halfway through.

Was completely gripped in this one. The book is told in two timelines and they are both equally gripping!

Couldn't put this down until the last page. Thank you NetGalley and Bookouture for this e-arc in exchange of my unbiased review.

It was very predictable but I should think this may only put off seasoned thriller readers.

I really enjoyed the unlikable characters and the narration gripped me.

Thank you to NetGalley and Bookouture for the ARC copy of this one, which is out 3/5!

Keep an eye out for this one! It was very twisty, but unfortunately I was able to guess all of the twists. The pace was pretty steady for the most part - there were a couple places where it started to get a little repetitive, but overall this was an enjoyable read.

I disliked most of the characters, minus the MC. There was one other that I enjoyed as well, but by the end of the book he was on the crap list also lol

I think overall the writing for this was done well enough, but the twists needed to be covered up just a tad better.
I would certainly try another book by this author in the future.

Thanks to NetGalley and Bookoutre for this Advanced Reader’s Copy of Never Trust the Husband by Jessica Payne due to be published March 5, 2024.
Madeline, her husband, Benji, and her “friends” are on a hiking trip when Madeline disappears. Did she leave on her own? Did she fall off the cliff or was she pushed?
Now her best friend, Gwyn is married to Benji, and Madeline will make sure someone pays for all of their deceit.
This is the first book I have read from Jessica Payne, but it certainly won’t be the last. The action was nonstop from the first page.
I thought I had figured out who the evil people were, but nope, I was wrong.
This is one of those “unputdownable” thrillers that you will definitely want to read as soon as you can get a copy.
Can’t wait to read another Jessica Payne book!
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