In Two Nights in Lisbon, Ariel wakes up in Portugal alone to find her new husband John gone. She knows something is wrong and seeks the assistance of the hotel, the police, and then the US embassy to help her find him.

Each of these parties asks Ariel questions she has a hard time answering — Why is John here in Portugal? Why did she come with him? Which clients is he meeting with? The reality is, Ariel and John’s relationship moved quickly and she doesn’t have all the answers. When Ariel receives an update on John, she knows time is truly running out and desperation has left her limited options.

Even though I felt her demeanor toward others was off-putting at times, I felt for the high-stakes situation Ariel was in, and what she had been through, revealed through many flashbacks. That said, there was so much focus in this book on how women are wronged and I get it, we often are! It just began to feel like overkill in addition to slowing down the suspenseful pace of the story.

At one point, I thought I had to be near the end, only to see there were still almost 4 hours left in the audiobook! January Lavoy did a good job narrating and I enjoyed the conclusion of Two Nights in Lisbon though it took longer than necessary to get there — 3.5 stars

Another great Pavone book, but that being said, it was not my favorite. The plot was twisty and kept me turning the pages, but there were places where it seemed to drag a bit. As always, the locales, characters and prose made for a good read.

The synopsis of this book really grabbed my attention. However, this story went more of a crime-thriller direction that didn't work for me. For people looking for more of that crime story style, this is great.

What do you do when you wake in a foreign country to find your recently wed husband missing without explanation and with no apparent witnesses seeing him leave your hotel? That’s the scenario that Ariel Pryce finds herself in Chris Pavone’s novel, “Two Nights in Lisbon.”

Upon finding her husband, John, oddly gone from their hotel room (although supposedly on a business-trip that she’s accompanied him on but hasn’t met any of his colleagues), Ariel soon learns that he’s being held hostage in exchange for a €3million Euro ransom with a short deadline.

However. police, consular officials and other authorities think that something stinks, and Ariel becomes their number one suspect because both she and John have too many oddities in their past and her behavior is definitely dodgy.

This is a long and winding journey but definitely worth the twist at the end. Be patient because it’s a provocative read.

TheBookMaven graciously thanks NetGalley, Author Chris Pavone, and Publisher Farrar, Straus and Giroux, MCD for this advance reader’s copy (ARC) for review.

I had my book club ready this and I think everyone liked it, however one of the members sent the author an email and he was extremely rude to her so I won't be promoting his books.

Thank you Farrar, Straus and Giroux, MCD ​and NetGalley for providing me with an advanced copy of this book.
"Two Nights in Lisbon" is truly an intriguing read! The story commences with Ariel waking up to the unsettling discovery of her missing newlywed husband. The narrative unfolds in a captivating manner, keeping readers guessing and curious about the unfolding events in her relentless pursuit to find him.

The only downside, in my opinion, is its length, spanning over 400 pages. At times, the story feels like it could have been more concise, as it meandered a bit. Nevertheless, the satisfying ending compensates for this, and overall, I believe it is a good book worth recommending.

Ariel Pryce accompanies her husband to Lisbon for a quick business trip. On the first morning she awakes to find her husband missing. She contacts hotel security, the local police, and then the American Embassy, each dismissing her fears. And then she receives a ransom note, and everyone takes her a bit more seriously. The amount requested is substantial, far more than Ariel or her husband has. There is only one person with vast resources she knows. The storyline is interesting and keeps you guessing and curious about what’s going to unravel next in her quest to find her husband. The backstory was just as fascinating as the present day situation with John being missing. The groundwork is laid to the point in which I didn't find it difficult to piece things together. Despite the fact I had a sense of the direction there were some questions I wanted answers to in order to fill in the blanks. Credit goes to the author because with other thrillers that can lead to me feeling bored but that certainly wasn't the case here as my interest level didn't wane. The writing was stellar, really crisp and compelling. The characterizations were excellent and the story was very tautly plotted and moved along at a good clip.

Thank you Net Galley and Farrar, Straus and Giroux MCD for the ARC

This was a captivating novel that kept my heart rate up. Fast paced hunt for John, Ariels husband who was kidnapped on their work trip to Lisbon. With only 48 hours to hand over a large ransom, will she be able to do it? Ariel goes through obstacle after obstacle to meet the demands of the kidnappers. Long book but well worth it

I really loved this one! It was very twisty and kept me on the edge of my seat. Sometimes I was a bit concerned that the amount of double-crossing would muddy up the story but ultimately the story was so fun that that ended up not being an issue. The only thing that disappointed me was how quickly it went by!

I did not get to this book and as a result am removing from my list. I ended up selecting other books to read instead. This review is not a reflection of the story, but rather shows that this was not high on my TBR list, which is a factor in itself.

Well written and engrossing. I hated to put the book down to so I could sleep. Two Nights in Lisbon will have you thinking and wondering.

What sets "Two Nights in Lisbon" apart is the depth and complexity of its characters. Mark and Hilary are flawed and nuanced, and their relationship is both complicated and compelling. The novel explores themes of love, loss, and the search for redemption in a way that feels both personal and universal.

Overall, "Two Nights in Lisbon" is a wonderful read that will transport readers to another time and place. Pavone's writing is masterful, and his characters are unforgettable. This is a must-read for anyone who loves literary fiction and wants to be swept away by a captivating story.

I c.ouldn't get in to this one but I was able to finish it. Barely. I felt confused a lot and felt it was all over the place.
Many thanks to publisher and to NetGalley for providing me with a galley in exchange for my honest opinion

In the first quarter of the book, I was a bit put off at the extent of the main character’s hate and distrust of men (the reader discovers that she did have some legitimate reasons for this, but it still felt extreme). The twists and turns of the plot hooked me though and kept me reading. In the end, I was very satisfied with the conclusion and would definitely recommend it to others.
* I was provided free access to an uncorrected digital galley through NetGalley.

I’ve read other books by this author that I really enjoyed so I think I was expecting a lot. The dual timeline and multiple POV was not executed the best. Thanks to the publisher and netgalley for this copy for review

TWO NIGHTS IN LISBON, the latest by Chris Pavone, is an international thriller that starts when Ariel Wright wakes up in Lisbon and her husband John has vanished. This book covers a lot of ground and ultimately, as not my cup of tea. However, I would imaging fans of Pavone would enjoy this thriller. I found it to be a bit too slow paced for me, and didn't appreciate how it handled some sensitive topics (including sexual assault).

Thank you to NetGalley for this ARC which I received in exchange for my honest review.

I tried to get into this book, but the storyline really fell short and was dull. I did not finish this book.

I finally picked this one up after being on my shelf for a bit. Honestly, it was boring. It was not something I wanted to continually pick up and read. Ariel wakes up in Lisbon, where she was tagging along on a business trip with her husband, and finds him missing. She knows something is up and goes to the police, who understandably, don't want to be bothered with someone who has not seen her husband for two hours this morning. She tries the U.S. Embassy, but they also don't seem interested in helping.

Ariel tries to play armchair detective but eventually gets a call for ransom money, and the cops take notice. There are a lot of things in this book that don't make a ton of sense, and I got stuck in those details. I also got bogged down by the back story, which didn't always seem to fit with what was going on. For a book that only took place over two days and two nights, this really dragged. The pacing just seemed off. For a thriller, it should have had more of a sense of urgency and it just didn't.

I didn't ever feel sympathetic toward Ariel and I don't know exactly why not. Perhaps this is a case of male author writing from a female perspective, or simply that she just wasn't well-developed enough as a sympathetic character. Either way, I did predict parts of the ending and I was still bothered by things that just didn't fit.

Two Nights in Lisbon is a fast-paced thriller where no one is who they appear to be. It is premised on the disappearance of John Wright, Ariel Wright’s younger husband, in the middle of Lisbon in broad daylight. But who would want to kidnap to John Wright? Why would he simply vanish? And is his wife who she claims to be? A bit slow at first, which is fitting for a whole lot of fact-gathering involving multiple law enforcement agencies, the book picks up up significantly as the facts become more and more clear. The ultimate resolution is a well-crafted surprise that is socially relevant, and I really appreciated the strong female characters. 4.5 out of 5.0 stars. Highly recommended.

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for providing me with a courtesy advanced copy of this book.

Ariel Pryce's husband has gone missing in Lisbon. Who is he really and why is he gone? Two Night in Lisbon is an exciting thriller that has you questioning everyone, who they are, and what their motives are. It was a fun read.

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