This wasn't such a good read for me. What spoiled it was the husband's character he was such a bossy and insensitive character to his wife and her feelings. The story was slow and a little too obvious for me. My thanks to netgalley and the publishers for giving me the opportunity to read this book in return for an honest review.

This is a super slow burn mystery/thriller. It is heavy on internal psychological dialogue. There is very little interpersonal interaction.
Definitely good if you’re looking for a slower style read.
I did not connect with any of the characters but in this book that didn’t seem to bother me. It had a feeling of being almost removed from the story.
Unfortunately I could see the twist coming from a mile away. But it would be hard not to in this type of story.

I received a ARC of this book, all opinions are my own.

I've read Jane's YA books and couldn't resist having an early read of her first foray into adult fiction, and I'm so glad that I did. What a ride this gothic thriller was! Sooooo very creepy and intriguing. No spoilers but I didn't see that end coming up at all.

The Perfect Couple by author Jane McLoughlin is a story that kept me totally hooked from beginning to end AND there is a killer twist that makes the story all the more better! I refuse to spoil this book in any way - so this review is without a lot of detail. I recommend this book to all lovers of mystery!

5 Stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️


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This is my first Lori McLoughlin book.

The first. 30% is very slow. I was debating on not finishing, but pushed through.

Once the pace picked up, it was very consuming.
I absolutely did not like the Male MC, probably popular opinion.

The ending of the book was not the twist I expected. I liked the turn it took, but wish the rest of the book could've been less creepy? haha

I really wanted to love this but unfortunately I just didn’t; the start was slow and I just kept hoping it would get better but, for me, it didn’t. Don’t get me wrong I think it is well written and there are going to be people who really enjoy it but for me it lacked any real plot and the excitement factor you look for in a thriller.
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Thank you NetGalley and Joffe Books, Lume Books for the opportunity to review this book.

This story starts off with a young couple moving to England so the husband can take a temporary teaching job in England. They seem like a nice couple, but are appearances deceiving? Is he a know-it-all with an agenda or a loving spouse. Is she a beleaguered wife or a mentally unstable. Does the free lodgings included with the position come with a ghost or have they brought him with them? This is an eerie novel where you never know who is on who's side and who means to do harm. The young wife spends more and more time alone as her husband says he is working all hours. She meets various locals at a writing club but some seem to know her mysterious grandmother who fled England after WWII. I had no idea until the end how this would all end and I enjoyed the suspenseful build up.

This was a quick and easy read, I read it in one sitting. The beginning was not the best but I kept going because I had a feeling it would get better and it did. I really enjoyed the ending, however, I really disliked the characters.

I really enjoyed this book but I do wonder where the title comes from , not really in keeping with the story . In fact it was a bit hazy as to what he was up to and I thought he’d be involved in what was going on a bit more . Having said that I did enjoy it , plenty of mystery and suspense. I would definitely recommend this book . 5 stars from me

I loved this book, started from page 1 and the red herrings and asides kept me reading to the end! The author didn't let up with the story line and all the characters within. really well written and I couldn't find any fault. Great book
Many thanx to NetGalley, the author and the publisher for allowing me to read and review this book

Thank you to the publisher for giving me the chance to read an early digital copy of The Perfect Couple by Jane McLoughlin. I was immediately drawn in by the cover, title, and synopsis of this book. I love a juicy domestic thriller, especially when it is entertaining and fast-paced. I saw the comparison to authors that I have read and enjoyed like Shari Lapena and Daniel Hurst, and I do agree that if you enjoy books by either or both of those authors, you will enjoy this one. It's been awhile since I've read a book with an unreliable female narrator; I must admit that I was getting a little burned out on that perspective, but after diving into this one, I will say that I remember why I did enjoy that. There was also kind of an almost paranormal element to this story with the boy that no one else could see. Add a creepy mansion in the middle of nowhere/far away from the main characters' home, and you have a great story.

Jacey and Rob have to move to England for year to stay in a creepy castle because Rob can't seem to figure out how to proceed in life. Jacey has a good sense of humor and seems fun. Rob is basically the worst.
Perfect.
Ten pages in and I wanted to leave Rob. I actually feel traumatized from dealing with Rob.
I loved the ending. The setting was perfect. I love Rael!

I Really liked this one. Gave proper creepy vibes throughout with a haunted house a curse and the little boy. Got to admit it, it had me on the edge of my seat at times. It was good how the Author brought it all together at the end of the book and it was not what I was expecting. Will definitely recommend this book to people. A great read.

4 stars 🌟

Rob accepts the opportunity to teach at a University in England for a year. He and his wife Jacey get there and find out that they will be living in a mansion that is "haunted". At first, things seem to be ok between Rob and Jacey. But, as time goes on, Rob seems to get angry with Jacey a lot and comes home late leaving her there by herself. Jacey has also started hearing tinkling bells and seeing a little boy that no one else can see.
Rob is not a very likable character. He is pretty much a bully and Jacey just takes it. I almost quit the book but I hung in there to see what happens. I'm glad I did. The ending was worth it.

Thank you to NetGalley and Joffe Books for the ARC.

Rob gets a chance to move to England for his job and his wife says sure. It had a supernatural feel to the book and I really didn't care for any of the characters. This is not my normal genre so I think it was just ok.

I really enjoyed this book and would love to read more by this author. This book had a dark sinister, paranormal feel to it which I loved and it fitted really well with the story. Highly recommended xx

I was given the chance to read this book prior to its release date. I give this book 5 stars. It is full of twists and keeps you on the edge of your seat.

When Jacey’s husband, Rob, gets a job across the world she goes with him to support her. She soon realizes that she is lonely living in a haunted Mansion. What is that she is hearing? Can Rob hear it too or does he make her believe she is going crazy. She met some new friends but are they really friends or do they just want to know more about her ancestors. Can she get away from it all or will she go completely crazy. Did Rob marry or live or something different? Get your copy soon!

Really enjoyed this tale of a couple who move to sleepy Lewes from the US into a haunted house. I liked the quirky local characters and the haunting itself felt tense and threatening.

I enjoyed the story but would have preferred to connect better with the main characters. The author has a very well written story and a plot that draws you in. I just wish the characters would have been more relatable.

3.5 star
Jacey and Rob move to England for his work and they move into a haunted house. Sign me up. I started reading this and I have to be honest. Around the half way mark of this book I hated the characters. Rob is a dick and Jacey is . . . Is Jacey. Questionable things happen and over all, if we are being honest, I really thought that I was going to hate this book but the ending just left me with a smile and thinking. Damn that was actually pretty good. It’s not really psychological shocking twist but it’s good and honestly a great read. Thank you NetGalley and Joffrebooks for my ACR copy.