This wasn’t one of my favorites. It kind of put me to sleep. I definitely was hoping for more.. the characters had so much room to grow and go places but overall it was stale and drug on for what felt like an eternity.

What a ride! Finn and Alice find that they have been double booked on their weekend getaway. When Vivienne and Macdara turn up it sure puts a damper on their secret getaway. But everyone has their own agenda including Alice.
I breezed through the book in 5 hours. The writing style is so gripping. You get just enough clues to keep you hooked till the end. I would definitely recommend this to my friends.
I was provided an advance review copy of this book by Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
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Name :- The Other Couple
Author :- Triona Walsh
Genre :- Psychological Thriller
The Other Couple is a gripping psychological thriller that keeps readers on the edge of their seats from start to finish. Set against the rugged and remote backdrop of the Irish coast, the story is a tense and atmospheric exploration of secrets, betrayal, and the lengths people will go to protect themselves. The novel opens with protagonist and narrator escaping to a secluded lighthouse keeper's cottage with her partner, Finn. Their relationship is fraught with secrecy—Finn is her boss, and their affair must remain hidden—but it soon becomes clear that secrecy runs much deeper in their lives than just this romantic entanglement. Walsh does an excellent job setting up the initial idyllic getaway, only to shatter the calm with the unexpected arrival of another couple claiming they’ve booked the same cottage. The tension immediately escalates, with each character bringing their own hidden agendas and complex motives to the table. One of the strengths of The Other Couple is its unreliable narrator. The protagonist’s voice is laced with unease, and as layers of her past are revealed, it becomes clear that not everything is as it seems. Walsh masterfully toys with readers' perceptions, making us question who can be trusted and what the true motivations of each character really are. The relationship between the protagonist and Finn is another rich source of intrigue—just as she begins to question her partner, we do too, and the unraveling of Finn’s true intentions is both suspenseful and chilling. The stormy weather, the isolated location, and the claustrophobic setting of the cottage amplify the tension, creating a perfect backdrop for the unsettling events that unfold. Walsh’s pacing is excellent, with secrets being revealed at just the right moments to keep the reader hooked. As the story progresses, the interplay between the two couples grows more sinister, and the realization that one of them may not survive the weekend adds a thrilling sense of urgency.
Likes and Dislikes :-
Likes:
1. Atmospheric Setting: The remote lighthouse on the rugged Irish coast adds a sense of isolation and tension, heightening the suspense.
2. Unreliable Narrator: The protagonist's secrets and unreliability make for an intriguing and layered narrative, keeping the reader guessing.
3. Tension and Suspense: The arrival of the mysterious couple and the protagonist’s hidden motives maintain a high level of suspense throughout the novel.
Dislikes:
1. Predictability in Some Twists: A few plot twists feel somewhat predictable, especially for seasoned readers of the genre.
2. Limited Character Depth: While the suspense is strong, some characters feel underdeveloped, which may make it harder for readers to fully invest in their fat
Overall Impression:- The Other Couple is an engaging psychological thriller with a captivating setting and intricate plot twists. While it has some predictable elements and pacing issues, the gripping atmosphere and secrets lurking beneath the surface make it a worthy read for fans of suspenseful, character-driven mysteries. If you're looking for a novel filled with deception and danger in a chilling, isolated location, this one is for you..
My rating :- 4/5.

I was very excited to read this book. It seemed really interesting. I would say it started out strong and about half way through, I lost interest. I was stressed when Alice and Finn decided to stay in the house with the other couple. I figured after that, it would just keep getting better but It got so slow and boring. I wasn’t even sure I was going to finish it. I haven’t read any of Triona’s other books but I’ll definitely check them out. Thank you NetGalley, Bookouture and Triona for the ARC!

My thanks to Bookouture and NetGalley for an ARC of The Other Couple by Triona Walsh.

The Other Couple starts out strong by creating an interesting, ominous setting and effectively building suspense. But for me, it began to spiral at the midpoint. Let me first say that I am a detail-oriented reader, so vague explanations of circumstances surrounding character motivations, actions, and behavior make it difficult for me to suspend disbelief. The plot points revealed in the second half of the book are far too unrealistic for me -- beginning with the one that sets everything in motion. Everything else is built on this one plot point, and I just couldn't buy it. It made much of the subsequent character behavior, and some of the conflict and tension, feel contrived. The dialogue is also unrealistic, which is another thing that's difficult for me to look past. The characters seem to suspect that the reader may find it difficult to suspend disbelief, as they make sure to explicitly explain details of their their actions and motivations that should be left for the reader to infer.

I might have been able to overlook these issues, but The Other Couple commits what I consider a cardinal sin by appearing to reveal a major plot twist at the end of a chapter and then ripping it away on the next page. If the plot points hadn't already eliminated my ability to suspend disbelief, this would have been cause to DNF immediately. It was jarring, and just absolutely unnecessary.

I would recommend this book to readers who don't get caught up in the details, like I tend to do. If you are willing to look past convenient coincidences and plot points that stretch the limits of believability, this may be for you. Triona Walsh does a good job of building suspense, and I didn't see the reveals coming until they were right on top of me. I just wasn't able to accept the actions and motivations as believable enough to stay in the story.

Thank you Netgalley and Bookouture for the chance to read and review this book. All thoughts are my own.

While I loved the setting and thought the author did a fantastic job of describing the lighthouse, weather and beautiful Irish coast, I found the main characters (Finn and Alice) so insufferable. So much so that I had to give myself breaks while reading. Even though the story had some really interesting plot twists, this book dragged on for me and was overall fairly predictable. While this wasn't for me, I do recommend it people who are new to the thriller genre, and would be willing to read from this author again.

Thank you to netgalley and the publisher for allowing me to read this arc. Alice and Finn finally get a weekend away in a rented lighthouse B&B. They can finally relax and enjoy their relationship, which is hidden in the real everyday life. Then another couple comes and say they are renting it at the same time. They make Alice feel uneasy, why are they there? This one started off very slow and was hard to get into. Lots of twists though

Well, even though I liked this book, I have some reservations: it is a little too long (it gets slow and repetitive after a while) and the main characters were not exactly easy to root for, in my opinion.
I did enjoy and appreciate the suspenseful vibes and the plot twists - not really originals, but I wouldn't call them predictable.
Also, I'm always in it for secrets and betrayals. lol

Thank you, NetGalley and Bookouture, for providing me with a free eARC of this novel.

Thank you NetGalley and Bookouture for allowing me to read this book and give my honest review!

It wasn't a bad book at all. Maybe I wasn't in the mood, but even though the setting gave eerie vibes, I found the overall quite boring.
Don't misunderstand me, some plot twists weren't predictable, but it dragged on too much for me...

Even if the characters' psychology was good, I found myself impossible to warm up to Finn and Alice, and it's a problem because they're the principal relationship in the book.

I really wanted to like this book; the writing was great. So maybe this one wasn't for me, but Triona Walsh's other books will be!

I really enjoyed this book! It was fast paced and kept me interested throughout the whole plot. I thought it was a unique storyline and different from other psychological thrillers out there. The book was well written and I thought I had the twist figured out early on but I was wrong. I didn’t enjoy a lot of the characters except Mac, but mostly because they all seemed bitter and out for revenge, which was essentially important to the storyline. Overall, I liked the book and would read more by this author. Thank to you NetGalley and Bookoutore for this ARC!

The Other Couple by Triona Walsh is a gripping psychological thriller that delves into secrets, betrayal, and manipulation. With a unique plot line and complicated characters that will leave you thinking, what in the world?!?

I was initially very intrigued but I did find the first half of the book very long, feeling as though it didn’t go anywhere. It did start to pick up pace after the halfway mark, and then it left me guessing and questioning so much.

Thank you NetGalley and Bookouture for the eARC!

Triona Walsh’s “The Other Couple” had an interesting premise to me. Finn and Alice are trying to have their first weekend away together as a couple. Finn and is the CEO of TobinTech and Alice is an employee for the company, based in Dublin. Alice is also quite a bit younger than Finn so this trip to a lighthouse B&B allows them to be out in public after dating for six months, but keeping it as private as possible in Dublin.

On their first evening at the lighthouse, Alice and Finn are surprised when Mac and Vivienne arrive and claim they have a reservation for the same weekend. Due to the late hour, Finn is inclined to let them stay until the morning when the reservation can be sorted out, but Alice is not happy.

As the weekend progresses, the reader knows that everyone has secrets and an agenda. This book is narrated by both Alice and Vivienne, usually in alternating chapters.

Since I read a lot of mysteries and thrillers, the twists weren’t all that surprising to me. However, it was a fast-paced and enjoyable read. The ending was a bit anticlimactic, but there was closure and answers were given.

Overall, I recommend this book. Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for my ARC.

As an avid reader of thriller fiction, I am rarely truly surprised, but this book did just that. Whenever I thought I had it all figured out, a new wrinkle emerged to create a taut thriller right until the end. Alice journeys to a remote light house with her tech mogul boss/boyfriend to avoid prying eyes, but is that really the purpose of the trip? What secret is she hiding from Finn on this romantic weekend that is soon interrupted by an odd couple who show up late in the evening. They insist they are also booked into the light house and refuse to leave. It soon becomes apparent that all of the players have secrets and plans that unravel throughout the story leading to the dramatic conclusion you will not see coming.

What a thrilling experience it was to read this book. The characters are all so intriguing, each harboring their own secrets, which kept me completely hooked. It’s one of those stories where you’re kept in suspense until the very end, and I found myself eagerly turning the pages to see how everything would unfold.

The way the story hints at clues along the way is just brilliant. With the narrative shifting between different characters, there are plenty of surprising moments that reveal more about each person and the overall plot.

Thank You NetGalley and Bookouture for allowing me to read this ARC.

The Other Couple by Triana Walsh, Alyssa and Finn can finally relax and be together and while settling in on their first night of their getaway it’s late when there’s a knock at the door. Finn goes to answer it and by the time Alyssa shows up he’s telling her these people have double booked and due to the inclement weather he invites them to stay in the guest room. Their names are Vivian and Mac and it seems Vivian takes an instant dislike to Alyssa for seemingly no reason. On the first night of their stay however Alyssa sees Vivian outside on the cliff acting like a crazy person but this will just be the first of many strange things Alyssa uncovers. It seems Vivian and Max intentions we’re always set on Finn but what the group doesn’t know it’s not just the ones in the lighthouse that are after the millionaire. Despite Finn being there target, before it’s over he will not be the one who needs saving. They say birds of a feather stick together in one of the birds wants to come home to roost. These are not likable nor honest people but boy does it make for an entertaining read. I have read all of Triana Walsh‘s books, I have a list of authors who is soon as I see their names without reading the summary I want to get the book and she is definitely one of them. I couldn’t believe that’s nice as Finn seemed so many would have it out for him and I don’t want to end the review without saying they have so many twist throughout this book but the ultimate twist blew my freaking mind! Oh I in no way saw that coming. This is a great book and one I definitely recommend. #NetGalley,#Bookoucher, #TrianaWalsh, #TheOtherCouple,

Alice and Finn are in a remote town at a lighthouse vacation rental for a weekend getaway. They need the remote location since Finn is Alice’s boss and if they are found out it could be bad for Finn’s career.

Just as they are getting settled on the first night the othet couple - Vivienne and Mac- show up claiming that they had thr lighthouse booked for the weekend.

With no other alternatives the two couples agree to share the lighthouse. But, something doesn’t seem right to Alice and she can’t wait for them to leave.

Slow paced and I never got invested in any of the characters.

It had a long build up before it reallt got going

Thank you #NetGalley for the complimentary copy of #TheOtherCouple in exchange for an honest review.

Alice and Finn plan a weekend away at a lighthouse, a chance to spend quality some time together away from prying eyes. Finn is a highly level executive, a CEO of TobinTech, wealthy but handsome but he has fallen for a younger woman that is his employee, this would not be well thought of by those in his company.

But the first evening they are there, a knock on the door shocks them, who can this be when no one knows where they are? This sets the scene for the story with the arriving couple stating n that they also have a booking for these same days and they are able to prove to Alice and Finn that this is true.

So now they have a dilemma, the telephone service is minimal, and Alice is desperate to contact the booking company to have this resolved, she wants her weekend back with her lover. But Alice also feels that there is something quite off about this couple Mark and Vivienne, and she may be right. As the hours progress, she starts to get a terrible feeling that there may be more to this, and that Finn may be involved in some way.
Everyone here has secrets and that makes this is a good mystery and I became quite involved in the story, quite predictable but still enjoyable. That is until the end, I have never read a more rushed ending that unfortunately did not cut it for me at all and I was quite disappointed. There was a lot of potential for this to finish on a high note but unfortunately the author seemed to miss this opportunity.

Thank you to Netgalley, the author and publisher for an advanced copy of the book, all opinions expressed are my own.

What a twisty dramatic read!

This would have been a 5 star book had it not been so long winded. Some of the descriptions and monologues went on forever unnecessarily. I found myself skipping paragraphs to get somewhere! The first twist, had me rolling my eyes with the “how”. Definitely a little too unbelievable.

At first, I didn’t like any of the characters, but I will say that in the end I enjoyed Mac, Vivienne, Finn and Alice.

Other than those things, it was an atmospheric thriller that made me want to know more. So it is worth a read.

Are the secrets that the characters have really what they think they are? What additional secrets are they all still keeping? How are all of the characters lives intertwined way before the present? Interesting with its twists and turns, kept me guessing. I bit unrealistic, but definitely unique! Thank you to NetGalley, the author and publisher for this opportunity!

It was supposed to be the perfect weekend. Just you, me… and my chance at revenge."

Did not expect any part of that ending!
But honestly, who doesn't love a good thriller based on revenge? I hadn't heard of this author before and will definitely be keeping an eye out for more of her work.
Thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for the eARC.