Many thanks to netgalley, the author and bookouture for approving my request to read this book.

Well what can I say? I absolutely loved this book and tore through it at break neck speed, it even kept me up last night as I had to know how it was going to end.

The married couple is a domestic thriller which starts with Michelle being found in their holiday home by her husband Paul after being brutally attacked. After this the story then focuses on who done it and what really did happen that fateful day.

This book truly made me feel such a mix of emotions, horror, empathy, anger and sadness especially for Paul and Michelle's young daughter Emily, my heart just broke for her and I kept thinking about her throughout. This books gives such an insight into what really can happen behind closed doors and I feel the subject matter in this book isn't talked about enough.

I can't really say much more as I don't want to spoil anything but I'd really recommend this book, it's one of Maria's best!

Is the husband guilty? Secrets and red herrings kept me guessing. Murder and mayhem. Friends and family. Recipe for intrigue. Realistic characters kept the story moving quickly. This talented author has written a page turner. The perfect couple. Really? Maybe not. Try to discern the ending but not too soon. Thanks Netgalley