Thank you Bookouture for an advance copy of the ebook and for having me on the tour!

While on their honeymoon with friends, Madeline is pushed to her death. Little does her killer know, she survived. She is back with a new name, a new face and a new body is out to get revenge on her killer!

Jessica Payne NEVER lets me down. I have read all but 1 of her books and I’ve enjoyed them all! Told from 2 POVs and it really is a page turner!

The book is full of unlikable, toxic characters and they are all brilliant! There becomes a point in the story where I thought the ending was maybe a little obvious. Apart from that, this was a really enjoyable revenge thriller!

Madeline never thought she would be married; she liked her single life. One night out for her birthday at the bar she meets Ben and in the blink of an eye the relationship goes from 0 to 100! They are getting married but due to weather issues their honeymoon gets cancelled. It was suggested to do a week long hike with their friends instead of not doing anything so Madeline agrees; being a photographer she thinks of all the amazing pictures she can capture. However, that first night Madeline disappears without a trace.

Three years later, Benjamin is engaged to Madeline's best friend, Gwyn. They are living in the house that Madeline bought but everything is different. In order for them to get married they need to have Madeline legally declared dead, and that is exactly what they do.

But a new character comes into play, a nurse named Rebecca. She becomes friends with Gwyn and they start to get really close to the point that Gwyn has Rebecca following Benjamin because she feels that something is wrong. But could Rebecca be a part of what is wrong? Who is this new woman that has entered their lives so abruptly?

Thank you Netgalley, the publisher and the author for the ARC!

Do not trust anyone in Jessica Payne's latest domestic suspense/psychological thriller, NEVER TRUST THE HUSBAND.

What happened to the new bride who mysteriously fell on a hiking trip (or pushed) is the question in this twisty suspense with unreliable narrators, dark secrets, and red herrings. And yes, manipulation, gaslighting, and REVENGE!

Madeline Hughes was not looking for love when she met the handsome Benjamin (Ben) North. People warned her about him.

Their relationship advanced quickly, and soon, he asked her to marry him. She accepted, but their honeymoon had to be canceled due to a hurricane in the Caymans.

Instead, they decided to go on a backpacking/hiking trip with a group of friends. One evening, Madeline slipped out and onto the trail to take a photo. However, did she fall, or did someone push her off the cliff?

Who had the motive?

Madeline's best friend, Gwyn (her jealous friend), or her new husband, Ben? OR someone else? Madeline also had money.

Three years later, Ben lives happily in the former home with Gwyn. Engaged to be married after they declared Madeline dead. Never to be found.

Someone is watching, lurking, and waiting. Someone has come back to make someone pay. If Madeline did not get her happy ever after, neither will they.

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, Gwyn, both had their own reasons for getting rid of her.

With a dual timeline and POVs from Rebecca and Madeline—lies, deceit, betrayals, and secrets— no one in NEVER TRUST THE HUSBAND is as they appear. Mind-bending, the author cleverly keeps you in the dark with twists and turns until the final explosive reveal.

My first book by the author and look forward to reading more. NEVER TRUST THE HUSBAND is for Keri Beevis, Valerie Keogh, Daniel Hurst, Emily Shiner, and Freida McFadden fans.

Thanks to Bookouture and NetGalley for a gifted ARC for an honest opinion.

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My Rating: 4 Stars
Pub Date: Mar 5, 2024
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Thanks to #NetGalley and #Bookouture for the book #NeverTrustTheHuaband by #JessicaPayne. This book is about a newly married woman pushed to her death just when she thinks she has it all. Then steps in her best friend to fill her shoes, but someone knows the truth. This book had me on edge, but could not put it down and the twists had me shocked. Who is Madely and what does she want.

Just a few days after Benji and Madeline tie the knot, Madeline goes missing. Three years later she's declared dead and Benji is set to marry Gwen, Madeline's BFF.

Something definitely seems nefarious and Rebecca is determined to get to the bottom of what happened to Madeline.

But who is Rebecca? Good question! We know she's someone who knew Madeline but she has undergone cosmetic surgery and has taken on an alias.

Told in multiple timelines and multiple perspectives, this book was unputdownable. Completely addictive.

I absolutely loved this one!

Wow! Just WOW ❤️

A gripping story that had me from the beginning. I loved the dual povs and timelines. The story was well-paced and tension-filled with lots of twist and turns. I didn’t see the final twist coming!

I finished this book days ago and I can’t stop thinking about it. This was my first Jessica Payne novel but I’ll definitely be checking out her other titles. If you’re looking for an unputdownable book that grabs you from the very first page, this is it! Great read.

Thank you NetGalley and Bookouture for the ARC.

4.6 rounded up to 5.

Jessica P. Does it again! Never Trust the Husband by Jessica another twisty thriller that had me glued to my Kindle.
This is every bit as twisty and gripping as I’d hoped. This is a book which pulled me and gripped me from the very beginning.
The book started out very strong and it immediately had me hooked.
Such a twisty read with a unique premise.
The tension and expertly paced plot was on point.
The ending was completely satisfying and would 100% read this author again!
An intense thriller that will keep you turning the pages!

Thank You NetGalley and Bookouture for your generosity and gifting me a copy of this amazing eARC!

This was a one-day read for me. I was sucked into the story and had to know who the killer was. I actually figured out the twists, but they were well done and I enjoyed the reveals. There really weren’t any characters that I loved, but that was part of the point - that everyone was a suspect for one reason or another. The setting of Seattle was perfect as the dark and rainy atmosphere added to the suspenseful nature of the story. I have enjoyed every book that this author has written and am happy to say that this was another solid 4 star read. If you are a thriller reader and haven’t read a book by Jessica Payne yet - run to the nearest store and get yourself a copy!

Thank you to #NetGalley and #Bookoutre for an eARC of #NeverTrusttheHusband by #JessicaPayne in exchange for honest feedback. - 4 stars

You never know what was gonna happen in this book. If it's so Interesting. Benjamin was a player and he was in the wine business. He had an ex girlfriend and she didn't really like him.. Madeline Fell in love with benjamin. They decided to get married because she had money. Your friend g g y a y Was going through a tough time with her boyfriend. So benjamin hired her to do and turned decorating for the winery they were building. Things were going really good until she got married. Benjamin and her went on a trip to mount reneer on the wonderland trail. Things got really crazy up there. When Her friend brought this man called kip up there. Madeline didn't really want to go on this but she did it anyway. Things do not turn out as planned. She had an evil half sister who really didn't like her. Madeline was pushed off a cliff and everybody thought she died. She came back as Rebecca. As a nurse traveler in seattle. She started to go after ben benjamin. He did not know she was still alive. Rebecca wanted to get her journals and the camera as proof of what really happened to her. This became really interesting in the book. Because you could see how everything Let's tie together and it had a really good ending. You find out why you don't trust your husband. Benjamin was evil from the start. The half sister was just as bad. You find out how everything was connected in the end of this book

I kept guessing at who the person of Rebecca really was. I made a few guesses but was wrong because the answer was obvious the entire time but Payne threw me off with other clues.
I did correctly surmise who was behind all of it because of certain things that stuck out to me in the plot.
It’s a good thriller, keeps one guessing, and in the end the main villain does get what’s coming to them.
Lots of false leads and false paths to prolong the secrecy and mystery about what really happened to Madeline.

This book has knocked my socks off. It was totally absorbing. I feel as though I have slipped into this book and lived for the past few hours. If you like a book that will mess with your mind, you have found it in this psychological thriller.

Benjamin and Madeline met by chance, but they ended up falling in love. They have just gotten married. They planned a group honeymoon for themselves and their wedding party in a tropical location, but inclement weather has ruined those plans. They decide to go backpacking with their friends. Madeline is a photo enthusiast. She gets up one night to take photos and disappears without a trace. The only thing left is her camera. They search for her body, but cannot find it. She is presumed dead.

Fast forward three years. Benjamin has just declared Madeline dead so he can marry her best friend, Gwyn. Yes. He is getting ready to marry the best friend. Gwyn wanted him when Madeline met him. Now she has what she wants. However, someone is watching them. Rebecca is about to insert herself in their lives and cause chaos and distrust with each other. She has planned this shockingly well. Revenge may be a dish best served cold, but this revenge is fiery hot.

The story is told from different points of view. I liked that there were only a few main characters. This meant you got to know these characters better because of the number of characters. There were red herrings and rabbit holes galore. The author will play with your mind and your senses right up until the explosive conclusion. Prepare to be impressed. Psychological thriller lovers will have to put this one on their must read list for 2024.

Thank you to Bookouture and NetGalley for this ARC. I am leaving this review voluntarily.

Madeline never thought she would be involved but Meeting Benjamin on her birthday turned into a perfect life. Sadly on her honeymoon a chance of venues has caused her death… did she fall or was she pushed to her death.
Now ‘Rachael has devoted her life to discovering who is guilty. But Rachael isn’t who she pretends to be and she is ready to kill for revenge. Lots of twists to keep you reading. Highly recommended read! Don’t miss reading this!

A new author for me and a good read that kept you hooked. Lots of twists along the way and two belters at the end I never saw coming. A very tangled web
A perfect read for a wet Saturday

“Never Trust the Husband” by Jessica Payne was a story that kept you guessing until the very end. This book hooks you on the first page and makes you want to keep reading.
Maddy and Benjamin are living what looks like the ideal life. They have a whirlwind romance and get married. Tragedy strikes and one of them moves on with their life. As the past comes into the light, we can truly see just how fractured their lives seem to be.
Highly recommend to all.

I received this book from the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

Definitely didn't see the twist coming, then again, I can't believe the twist, that someone was willing to pay the price of revenge. Seems kind of twisty for the sake of twisty.

Just stunning! Wow! Brilliant!

Benjamin and Gwyn are engaged to be married but they are being watched. Because Gwyn was Madeline’s best friend and Benjamin was Madeline’s husband. But Madeline is dead, killed just a couple of days after her wedding. So one of them must have done it and Rebecca is determined to find out which one it was.

Rebecca is a brilliantly written character, fascinating and a bit sinister. The story is narrated by her in the present and by Madeline in the past.

This plot is DYNAMITE! The scene is set and then we’re off! A fast-paced and thrilling story that had me actually holding my breath and there were so many gut punching reveals I felt like I’d been on a rollercoaster a few too many times, but I absolutely did not want to get off!

5 ⭐️ Thanks to Netgalley, Jessica Payne and Bookouture, for an ARC in return for an honest review.

Ya’ll if you love a twisty, fast paced, psychological thriller then you need this book in your life STAT! What I love about this author is each of her books to date are so individually different. This one is told in two POVs and in alternating timelines. It’s the story of a bride, killed on her honeymoon, and someone who is out to get revenge for her death stalking the husband and her best friend who 3 years later are engaged to get married. Money, murder, secrets, twists - what more could you want in a psych thriller!! I don’t to say anymore because a book like this needs to be read blindly – you will not be disappointed!!

Prepare to be swept up in a whirlwind revenge story. Interesting characters and mind blowing twists make this book a must read!

Thanks to NetGalley and Bookouture for early access to this novel.

I love Jessica Payne's writing and have read all of her previous books. This book drew me in from the first page, took me on a roller coaster ride and never stopped. Sadly I figured out all of the twists, however this story was so well written and intriguing that I didn’t even mind and loved reading til the end! The alternating POV and timelines made me want to keep reading more.

Thanks to NetGalley and Bookouture for my copy of this ARC.

Jessica Payne is an auto read author for me, if she writes it I’m going to be first in line to read it. She continued to show me why she has that status.

That prologue! It drew me in to the story right off the bat. Then the dual timeline and dual POV kept me coming back. Now I have a newborn so sleep is precious to me but I couldn’t help myself, I stayed up to get a few more chapters in because I just had to find out what was as going on! Happy to report my sleep sacrifice was rewarded by a twisty tasty ending that I just ate up.

Well I’ve loved all her books I wasn’t sure any would top Make Me Disappear but I think this one just became my new favorite!