My review: 3.75
Olivia was convicted of a crime she says she did not commit. After 5 years in the slammer she’s released and out for revenge. Her husband, Dominic, had accused her and her lover, Jack, of conspiring to kill him and she says he’s framed her. Do we believe the cheating wife or the jilted husband? And where is Jack now to help shed light on the case?
It alternates between Olivia, Dominic (ex-husband) and Dani’s (detective) POV’s. I loved that for this one because it showed that there were plenty of secrets. There were some edge of my seat moments.
Olivia made a true friend in prison, Smithy. She was really there for her when she needed help to try to bring Dom down and prove she was set up. I didn’t care for Dani at all ~ she’s a little over ambitious being a detective and a person trainer, weird. Award goes to Dom for being the jerkiest of all jerks.
Narrated by Clare Corbett for 8 hours and 10 minutes, she did a pretty good job. I do wish there was a male narrator for Dom’s parts, but at least she didn’t even try to do his voice. Sweet spot was 1.75x for this one, my usual 2x didn’t work for this narrator.
Overall, I was pretty engrossed in the story throughout. If you enjoy a wrongfully convicted leading to a revenge plot story then give this one a try.
CW ~ references to an extramarital affair
*Thanks to Harper Collins UK, C.L Taylor and NetGalley for the advance audiobook. I am voluntarily leaving my honest review*
Purchase links
Save on The Guilty Couple at Booksamillion.com.Book blurb:
Five years ago, Olivia Sutherland was convicted of plotting to murder her husband.
Now she’s finally free, Olivia has three goals. Repair her relationship with her daughter. Clear her name. And bring down her husband – the man who framed her.
Just how far is she willing to go to get what she wants? And how far will her husband go to stop her?
Because his lies run deeper than Olivia could ever have imagined – and this time it’s not her freedom that’s in jeopardy, but her life…
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I love domestic thrillers and this plot looks interesting.
Great review!
Thanks Megan
I love a twisty he-said she-said thriller, this sounds great.