An interesting idea of reinvention and revenge told as the person is now and as they were before

Good characters and settings and brisk chapters that moved the story on well and kept my interest

Not sure if the main crux of the story is believable but it was enough that I didn’t disregard it could happen and I did guess the major surprise way before it happened but that’s ok sometimes it makes the book even more enjoyable as you are waiting for the penny to drop

All told enjoyable, different, action led psychological thriller that is exciting enough to catch your imagination

Improbable plot? Sure but Never Trust the Husband kept me on the edge of my seat.

It was a win for me because 1) the past vs. now chapters were well-done. Each storyline felt interesting on its own and weaving them together heightened the experience. 2) The twists are fun. I had lots of theories and figured it out in the very end. I will definitely be reading more from this author! Thanks for the advance review copy.

Wow... this story had me absolutely captivated until the very last sentence.

I wasn't sure what to expect going into this story but the writing was great right off the bat and from the first chapter I was hooked. Around 25% of the way in I figured out who the narrator was, and around 60% I deduced the killer, but there were other twists and turns I hadn't expected, leaving me shocked even though I thought I figured everything out.

I highly recommend this read for a Gone Girl-esque thriller

Mandy was so happy marrying Benjamin and she thought she was going to have her happy ever after but afraid that wasn’t to be.

Her sister was devastated when she died and she is determined to get to know the truth and stalks Benjamin and Maddy’s best friend Gwyn who she never liked.

Great story and characters, just when you think you’ve solved the mystery think again there are so many twists.

Thank you to Netgalley and Bookouture for an ARC

I’ve read every book by this author and each one gets better and better! This is exactly what I want in a psychological thriller. Told in short chapters and dual points of view, it kept me wondering what’s going on and who to trust. I also loved the Seattle setting!

This psychological thriller was slow burn for a lot of the book. There were many unlikeable characters throughout. It worked for this book! I enjoyed the past and present timelines, that is always a fave of mine!

The last 25% or so really picked up and this is when I fell in love with the story. I couldn’t put the book down! I suspected the big twist about 10% before it happened, but I LOVED it!

Check it out when it comes out on MARCH 5!

Thank you @thrillerbookloverspromotions @jessicapayne.writer for my complimentary book.

I THOROUGHLY enjoyed this suspenseful read which literally captured my attention from the prologue and carried it to the last page! LOVE, FRIENDSHIP, JEALOUSY, DECEPTION, BETRAYAL and MURDER…this story has it all, including several twists I didn’t see coming! The action moves quickly and unfolds through multiple perspectives and dual timelines. I definitely did not predict the ending!

Love Jessica Payne’s fast-paced writing style and this one is her best yet. The set up with two women with secrets, one after the other worked well to hook my attention, and the twists kept coming until the very end!

It reminded me of The Last Mrs. Parrish or The Wife Stalker. Domestic thriller but with a new twist on the genre!!

Thank you to Bookouture and NetGalley for the ARC!

This was so good! Told in dual timelines of past and present the actions and reactions never stop. Suspicious behavior, simmering jealousy, murder, suspense and an unexpected ending makes this one of the best suspense stories of my reading this year. Each one of the characters are suspect, but only one is guilty. Thank you Netgalley and Bookoture for an early copy of this terrific, suspenseful book. This review is my honest opinion.

"Never Trust The Husband" by Jessica Payne is a gripping thriller that will keep you hooked until the very end. Madeline has married the love of her life, Benjamin, and for their honeymoon, they embark on a camping trip with friends. However, tragedy strikes when Madeline is pushed off a cliff and her body is never found. Three years later, Benjamin and their friends are still haunted by the mystery of her disappearance.

Benjamin has moved on and is now engaged to Madeline's best friend, Gweyn. Meanwhile, Rebecca, an old friend of Madeline's, moves to the area to investigate the truth behind her disappearance. She suspects that either Benjamin or Gweyn had a hand in Madeline's murder. Rebecca keeps a close eye on the couple from a distance but eventually forms an unlikely friendship with Gweyn.

The story unfolds through the perspectives of two characters: Madeline in the past and Rebecca in the present. With its many twists and turns, you'll find yourself suspecting everyone in this suspenseful tale. "Never Trust The Husband" is a compelling read where every detail matters, making it a book you won't be able to put down.

Oh my goodness, this book will keep you guessing right up to the last page. If you want a suspenseful psychological thriller that has a lot of great twists, than this one is for you!

Madeline tragically dies on her honeymoon when she is pushed off a cliff. Enter Gwynn, Madeline’s best friend who quickly gets engaged to Benjamin (Madeline’s husband). Sound crazy – well it is! You must read!!!!!!

Thank you NetGalley and Bookouture for my ARC!

Yet again Jessica Payne has written a cracker of a novel. In Never Trust The Husband we meet Rebecca, a travel nurse, who wants to become friends with Benjamin and Gwyn to discover what happened to Benjamin's first wife Madeline. Madeline disappeared, feared dead, whilst on their honeymoon. Rebecca wants to avenge the death of Madeline and suspects the couples part in it.
In any murder, the husband is nearly always suspect number 1 but is Gwyn to be trusted? Do either of them know more of what happened that fateful night in the mountains. Full confession, I did suspect parts of the book at around 30% but this in no way detracted from the rest of the storyline, in fact I was blindsided by other events that occurred. A great read for anyone who loves psychological thrillers and likes plenty of twists

This is one of those stories where nobody can entirely be trusted. The unreliability of the narrator though, is taken to a whole other level!

Madeline is gone - presumed dead - and now her beloved husband Ben is engaged to her best friend Gwyn. Do they know more about what has happened to her than they are letting on? Someone is determined to find out...

This an attention-grabbing story with plenty of twists to keep the reader engaged. It's an easy read and gets 3.5 stars.

Never Trust the Husband by Jessica Payne is super twisty. Not only can’t you trust the husband but I wouldn’t trust anyone else either! The characters were fully fleshed out and I found them to be intriguing. Once I started this, I didn’t want to put it down.

This book had me sucked in right from the beginning. I loved the idea of not really knowing who was telling us the story. Talk about a twist on an unreliable narrator! Payne did a fantastic job of keeping the reader guessing throughout and every time I thought I had it figured out she threw in another twist. The setting of Seattle was fantastic and gave this story such an atmospheric feel.

I recommend going in knowing as little as possible so I’m keeping my review vague to avoid spoilers. I will say that if you’re looking for a quick and suspenseful read with shorter chapters and dual points of view and timelines then this book is for you. This was my first book by Payne, and I can’t wait to read more by her.

Thank you Bookouture, Jessica Payne and Thriller Book Lovers Promotions for a digital review copy in exchange for my honest review.

Wow, this book was even better than I had hoped for! It had so many twists and turns that I wasn't expecting. I was gripped from the very beginning, and couldn't put it down. I couldn't wait to find out how it all ended, and I was not disappointed! I highly recommend to other readers, and can't wait to read more from this author. Great job!

This book was amazing! I enjoyed everything about it, never trust the husband by Jessica Payne is a definite must read. One of my favourite genres to read is a good revenge story and this one ticked all the right points for me. Full of suspense and a few twists and turns, this murder mystery is going to captivate you. Make sure you do not have plans because when you start you will not be able to put this book down.

Madeline Hughes never believed in love until she met her future husband Benjamin, it was love at first sight. After opening his winery and buying their home together. They get married, but honeymoon plans have been cancelled due to a hurricane. They decide for their honeymoon they are going to go backpacking with their closest friends. Wanting to capture a scenic photograph of the Seattle landscape Madeline sets up for the perfect shot when she is pushed from behind off the cliff and is from then on presumed dead.

After a few years have gone by, we are introduced to Rebecca who has set out her plan to seek revenge for Madeline’s death. Finding out Benjamin has moved on with Madeline’s best friend Gwyn this enrages her, she sets out to get into their inner circle to look for clues. Who would want to kill Madeline?

This book was a page turner, there was twists and turns and with the authors writing everything felt so scenic. The characters were written so very well that in some moments you feel true anger for the actions some people took. My head was all over the place trying to figure out who the murderer was, in some instances I was sure I knew who it was but once it was revealed I was mind blown. I was rooting for Rebecca to not get caught and hope she set off on the right path to avenge Madeline.

Told in Madeline and Rebecca’s perspective, we see chapters from the past and learn further details as the book progresses.

Loved this book, a fun thriller that is perfect for anyone who likes revenge. Well worth the read, you’re going to want to add this to your tbr list, a must read. A big thank you to NetGalley and Bookouture for the copy of this arc in exchange for my full honest review. 4.5 stars.

Wow wow wow I was pulled in from the opening pages.So many twists and turns kept me guessing as I raced through the pages.Stayed up past my bedtime could not put it down grab this book,#netgalley #bookoutoure

Madeline is on her honeymoon when she ventures out of her tent in the early morning hours to capture a photo of the Seattle landscape. She sets up her tripod and camera on a cliff and right before she is going to take the picture, she is pushed off.

We are then introduced to Rebecca who is out to seek revenge for Madeline’s death. She is enraged when she finds out Madeline’s husband, Benjamin has moved on with Madeline's best friend, Gwynn and they are planning to get married. Who killed Madeline and why?

This story was a page-turner, and I was completely sucked in from the Prologue until the explosive ending. There were so many red herrings throughout that my head was spinning. I love a good revenge thriller and Rebecca’s revenge plan was so diabolical I couldn’t read fast enough to find out if she was able to pull it off.

If you are looking for a twisty, intense domestic thriller, look no further!

I have read all of this author's books and I cannot wait to see what she comes up with next!

Wow!
Film of twists and turns. Just when I think I have it figured out, there’s another surprise.

Some of the surprises were less off a shock, simply because of the way the book is written. However, there were still plenty of surprises!

Payne tells an amazing story of Rebecca, who wishes to avenge the murder of Madeline. Madeline died on her honeymoon, and her murderer is yet to be caught.
The noon brilliantly splits between Madeline’s timeline from the past (just before her death) and Rebecca’s timeline in the present. Both give more clues as to what truly happened that eventful night!