Book Review: Never Trust the Husband by Jessica Payne

4⭐
Genre ~ psychological thriller
Setting ~ Seattle, Washington
Publication date ~ March 5, 2024
Est page Count ~ 357 (p+ 67 chapters)
Audio length ~ 10 hours 45 minutes
Narrator ~ Sarah Borges
POV ~ dual 1st
Featuring ~ dual timeline ~ now & 4 to 3 years ago, murder, jealously, revenge, stalking

My review:

Madeline narrates in the past her life with Benjamin and her “friends” up until she falls off a cliff.
Rebecca narrates in the now her plans to avenge Madeline’s death.

This is what I’m talking about with a revenge plot! Unfortunately, I had every last twist figured out early on, but that did not take away from my enjoyment at all. It was suspensefully fast paced with a perfect ending.

Y’all my legs ache and I need a nap just thinking about all the running these characters did. Oh hey lets meet up for a 7 mile run every day this week, yeah sure…oh wait it’s a beautiful day, so lets do 10 miles. Sure I’ve run,..fine jogged,..fine walk/jogged 10 miles before, but more like over a 6 month period, not at one time. I did actually have a nice afternoon brisk walk with my pup today just so you know. Kudos to those that do love to run.

Narration notes:
I did not listen to this one, but am just giving the info above for reference.

*Thanks to the author, Bookouture and NetGalley for the ARC. I am voluntarily leaving my honest review*

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Book blurb:

You look so happy in your wedding photo, gazing at your perfect new husband, glass of champagne held high in a toast. You chose to ignore the warning signs, but he hid more than one secret from you. And now he’s gotten away with your murder…

Every night I watch Benjamin and Gwyn in their gorgeous, glass-fronted Seattle home. Your ex-husband. Your best friend. Newly engaged, they’re busy dreaming of their future.

The official story is that you disappeared, but I know the truth. They killed you.

I know Benjamin’s new business is in trouble, that he desperately needs your money. I saw the way Gwyn looked at him at your wedding reception, finding any excuse to be close, to laugh too loudly at his jokes. After all, she always wanted your perfect life.

But don’t worry, Madeline. I won’t let it end like this. I can see everything from my place in the shadows between the trees. With their house lit up, they are on display. I’ll bide my time and worm my way into their home, their lives. They will never know the truth about who I am.

You didn’t get your happily ever after, and neither will they…

Never Trust the Husband is a totally twisty psychological thriller that will have you glued to the pages late into the night! Fans of The Perfect Marriage, The Housemaid and Shari Lapena will be hooked.

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