The story flowed well and the characters were well developed. I recommend this book and look forward to more from this author.


****Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for providing an ARC in exchange for my honest review****

𝑯𝒐𝒘 𝒍𝒐𝒏𝒈 𝒉𝒂𝒔 𝒚𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒈𝒉𝒐𝒔𝒕 𝒃𝒆𝒆𝒏 𝒎𝒚 𝒐𝒏𝒍𝒚 𝒄𝒐𝒎𝒑𝒂𝒏𝒊𝒐𝒏?

I don't know how she does it every single time, but once again, Jessica Payne has crafted the perfect thriller. However, the depth of emotions displayed in this book set it apart from others in the genre.

Rebecca is grieving the loss of her friend Madeline. Just days after marrying Benjamin, she was pushed to her death on her honeymoon hiking trip. Setting up a time-lapse photo as a gift for Benjamin, Madeline was caught up in looking at the stars and felt the hand on her back too late. This first person narrative was jarring, and it set the tone for how the rest of the story unfolded.

Now, three years later, Benjamin is prepared to marry Gwyn, Madeline's best friend, but Rebecca isn't going to let that happen. She knows that Benjamin's business needed an influx of cash, and she saw how Gwyn flirted with him right under your nose. Rebecca decides that if Madeline isn't getting her happily ever after, then neither will they.

NEVER TRUST THE HUSBAND is a twisty thriller, yes, but it's also a deep dive into betrayal by the ones closest to you, of grief, and of revenge. I couldn't believe the direction the story went, and although I had a theory early on that proved to be correct, that in no way detracted from my enjoyment of this book. Forever grateful to the author for my place on her ARC team and to Thriller Book Lovers Promotions for the early read. This title will publish March 5, 2024.

Thank you, NetGalley and Bookouture for the copy of Never Trust The Husband by Jessica Payne. There is so much to love about this book I don’t even know where to start! If you have read books by Payne you already know she’s a great writer. I loved how chilling Rebecca’s POV was, and it made it hard to know if she is trustworthy. I liked how she wormed her way into Gwyn’s life. The story was really intriguing and kept me glued to the pages to find out what was going to happen. If you’re looking for a well-paced and expertly plotted read, with a ton of surprising reveals, don’t miss this one.