Skye & Joe are in Lake Tahoe on the lookout for their next "mark". They encounter Maggie & Brad, a successful, beautiful couple & befriend them. Shortly after meeting, Maggie invites them to stay in their lakefront house. Things go smoothly with meals & drinks & boat rides around the lake. One evening Joe observes Maggie texting furiously, on the sly & becomes very suspicious. When he figures out what is going on with Maggie & confronts her, things take a decidedly dangerous turn.

This was an excellent & suspenseful read. The point of view changes to that of each character & is well written. I definitely recommend this.

Thank you to Netgalley, the author Cathryn Grant & the publisher Inkubator Books for the free e-galley I received in return for my honest opinion.

This was an original twisty thriller. I really did not see what was going to happen at the end at all. I think Cathryn Grant is a good writer and the story line really flows well. There is always something happening and you just don't know where this is going to go--Who else thinks picking up a strange couple and inviting them into your beautiful vacation home is a very BAD idea? Scams and infidelity and domestic abuse are all a part of the story of Maggie and Skye and Brad and Joe. Parts of the story are told from all of their points of view and unreliable or not this keeps you guessing. No spoilers here, you should read this without much knowledge on just what these characters are up to.

Thank you to Net Galley and the publisher for the chance to read and review.

Thank you to Cathryn Grant, Inkubator Books and Netgalley for the advance copy in exchange for an honest review.

I finished this book in less than 48 hours and I am still thinking about it. It was THAT good!

Skye Smith and Joe Marchant are conmen who have somehow never been caught after years of scamming people. They have just arrived in Lake Tahoe and are looking for a new "job". They spot Maggie and Brad Fromm and start planning. The couples instantly connect, with Brad being the one holdout. They invite Skye and Joe for dinner and they never leave.

This is a psychological thriller for 2020 giving the reader early insight into both couples and their secrets, so the story can play out in real time. There are surprises, great food, luxury boats, grand vacation homes and murder, with the least likely character driving it all. I could not put this book down. I loved how Cathryn Grant gave a voice to each character. I would describe this mystery as amazing. Five stars all around.

I really dont know how to review this book. There was nothing actually wrong with it but it just did nothing for me.

It was well written (although a bit long winded in places i feel) but I really found it a hard slog to get through.

On a plus side, I thought the four viewpoints were going to be confusing, but it worked well and was easy to follow.

Give it a try - it may be to your taste as Im sure it will be for lots... just not to mine unfortunately.

Maggie and Brad
Skye and Joe
And never the twain shall meet
But they do
Maggie and Brad are good
Sky and Joe are not
You know how it goes by now
Sadly all 4 of them are loathsome
It is a perfectly ok tale of a couple being fooled by ‘ne’er do wells’, we know whats going to happen and cant stop it no matter how loud we think ‘you idiots, no one would invite complete strangers in like that’ and ‘dont you ever read books to see where this is leading’ so go with the flow, as said all 4 annoying and the ‘shock’ bits were as easy as paint by numbers to guess
Not that any of that made it bad, it didn’t, just predictable and a bit staid and non unique tbh

5/10
3 Stars

I liked the author’s style of writing. The book was easy to read, not a lot of depth. The characters did not have a lot of depth to themselves. I did not like the ending either. The police officer left the house and the book was done. The author left a lot of questions unanswered about what happened to some characters. There were also a lot of parts of the story that seemed very unrealistic.

The other couple was definitely interesting. This really had me guessing. Very good suspenseful read. I devoured it in one sitting. A chance meeting for what is two con artists turns into something so much crazier. This had vibes of fatal attraction and even a little single white female. Thanks NetGalley for The Arc in exchange for my honest review., and to Cathryn Grant for writing a great thriller!

Another great book by Cathryn Grant!! I've read a couple of her others and was looking forward to reading The Other Couple and it did not disappoint. Highly recommend
4 STARS 🌟 🌟🌟🌟

Maggie and Brad are on vacation at Lake Tahoe when they meet another couple, Skye and Joe. The four hit it off so well that Maggie invites their new friends to share her beautiful lakeside rental. Skye and Joe are "Grifters" who have learned the art of conning others from their families. Sky and Joe travel around the country conning innocent people from their belongings, money or homes.
But what if Maggie and Brad aren't so innocent? Maggie has secrets of her own she doesn't want to get out and who will be blackmailing whom? Some twists and turns as they all try and turn on each other and two of them end up hurt.
Who is the best con man or woman of them all? The suspense was good but all four of the characters were unlikeable to me so I didn't really care one way or another what happened to them.

This story was a bit too much, I think Maggie felt into Skye and Joe's con to easily, and so many secrets! And the ending it was crazy.
Thank you Netgalley for this ARC.

A great psychological thriller which held my interest from beginning to the end and all the characters were good. For me personally I found just before the middle of the book I felt it got a bit drawn out but then picked up and I was really engrossed and the ending was excellent, not what I expected.

Thank you to Netgalley and Inkubator Books for giving me the opportunity to read this book which I thoroughly recommend.

“That’s one of the things I love about Tahoe,” Maggie said. “You feel like you know everyone, even when you’re a visitor.”


Maggie and Brad are on their annual trip to Lake Tahoe, where they meet another couple, Skye and Joe. The four of them hit it off, so Maggie invites them back to their beautiful lakeside rental for dinner. What she doesn’t know is their meeting wasn’t by chance ... they were chosen.
What started as a nice dinner between new friends, changes all four lives forever.

I really love a good psychological thriller and this book definitely hits the mark!

Cathryn’s writing is spot on and had me hooked. The chapters jump between different characters POVs, which works really well. It helped give a clearer understanding of where everyone’s heads were at - which let me tell you, were never where you thought!

The characters themselves were very difficult for me to like, they all annoyed or frustrated me at some points throughout. However, I think this works very well for the story itself.

Now, I love a good plot twist, it’s one of the things I love the most about a psychological thriller!
I’m pleased to say, this book definitely has a few! Did I guess them all? Absolutely not!

Just when I thought I had guessed the plot twists correctly .. something else was just around the corner, ready to leave me in shock.

The Other Couple was a weird and creepy book. I kept reading to find out what would happen next, and the plotline and action did not disappoint. I was surprised by how things unfolded. I would never do some of the things that these characters did, but you never know what will happen when situations present themselves.

The Other Couple is a psychological thriller and quick read to have along for your next "vacation."

#TheOtherCouple #NetGalley

I love books in which you jump right into a big ol’ pot of dysfunction and simmer for a while, and boy does Catheryn Grant deliver. The Other Couple is equal parts drama and thriller, with a slow but gratifying beginning and a banger of an ending. Although a bit predictable, the writing was engaging and the characters well developed. I loved that it was written by everyone's individual perspectives as it gave it the depth and insight that was needed. This is my first Catheryn Grant book, but it surely won't be my last!

Thank you to NetGalley and Inkubator publishing for the ARC in exchange for an honest review

Maggie and Brad are on vacation when they meet Skye and Joe. Little do they know it wasn't an accidental meeting. Skye and Joe are con artists. What exactly do they want from Maggie and Brad? Well you'll have to read it and find out. Lots of twists and turns to keep you guessing. Some I saw coming and some I did not. A great psychological mystery.

Thanks to netgalley and Inkubator Books for the great read.

This was a great book! A married couple working on some issues goes on vacation to Lake Tahoe where they meet a friendly couple. They become friends and the married couple invites the OTHER COUPLE to stay with them (see what I did there? LOL)
About halfway into the book, I felt dragged down by the characters feelings. After finishing this book, I see what the author did and that part IS needed. Excellent character development If you enjoy domestic thrillers, this book is for you!!!

Maggie and Brad are on their annual trip to Lake Tahoe when they meet with Skye and Joe. Unbeknown to Maggie and Bead it's not an accidental meeting. Skye and Joe are con artists and have chosen them to con. It helps that they discover that Maggie has a secret. The story is told from all four perspectives and moves along at a good pace. I didnt expect the ending at all. Really enjoyed this book and will look out for more from this author
This honest review is in exchange for free copy from publisher and Netgalley

Absolutely brilliant book. I loved it. I loved the characters and the story and the setting. It was brilliant!!

Maggie and Brad are on their annual trip to Lake Tahoe when they meet con artist couple, Skye and Joe. After getting along so well and finding out about Skye and Joe's home rental "issue," Maggie invites them to stay at their house. What should be a nice vacation with new friends, turns into a nightmare trip with blackmail, infidelity, death, and secrets.

Overall I enjoyed the book. I was curious to see where it would be headed after the couple's meeting. I liked the four different perspectives. At times I thought Maggie should/would have done more after being blackmailed by both Skye and Joe multiple times. The ending was great and unexpected! Was excited to learn this was a long con all along.

The Other Couple by Cathryn Grant is a fun and twisty ride. Told from different POV’s, all four of the main characters have a unique voice and story. This book kept me intrigued and engaged. Some of the plotline I did guess, but some left me guessing until the final moment. I recommend this book and will be checking out other titles by Ms. Grant.

***** I received an ARC from NetGalley, the publisher, and the author for my honest review. *****