This book is absolutely amazing! I couldn’t wait to figure out what was going to happen in the end! There are so many twist and turns and right when you think you have it figured out- bam!- something else happens! I would definitely recommend this book! I am so thankful to have gotten an advance copy through NetGalley! I loved it!

I’m a big fan of Mary Kubica and this is another one of her books with great twists and turns. I did struggle with Lily. She was just so passive and compliant that I had trouble caring about her. Some of the other characters came across as more empathetic. I definitely liked all the revelations at the end of book. Overall this is another suspenseful and entertaining book by this author.

Loved this book! There were many great twists and the characters were written in such a way that you kind of root for them all, even if some of their decisions were questionable at best. Thinking back over it, I feel like there were a few loose threads (e.g. the lie about what was in the trash bag was never brought up again), but it was just so enjoyable to listen to and so full of suspense that I'm going to overlook that! I actually listened to the audiobook version since it was out by the time I got around to it, and both of the narrators were really great. I've enjoyed many Mary Kubica books and this was no exception! Many thanks to Harlequin Trade Publishing and NetGalley for the e-ARC of this book.

Just the Nicest couple begins with a horrible crime, which seems fairly straightforward. As the story progresses, various twists and turns are introduced and the reader becomes suspicious of all of the characters. This book kept my interest and I was eager to find out who the killer actually was.

An easy thriller from Mary Kubica if you’re a fan of her work. The plot of this one isn’t intensely engaging and there were overly descriptive passages that kept it from really embracing the fast pace I want in a thriller. The second half picks up a bit which helped get me through the repetitiveness. I don’t often find characters in thrillers to be likeable, but these characters made especially stupid decisions that leave you frustrated. The twists weren’t anything too exciting or unexpected and honestly, I wanted to be more engaged with the story.

Just the Nicest Couple is a quick read thriller jammed full of unreliable characters. That kept you guessing as to where and what happened to Jake. It was a quick read, and fun entertainment.

I like this authors books. This one kept me guessing as she threw in many potential suspects. The ending was a little out there for me, but I still enjoyed it.

Dr. Jake Hayes is missing. His wife, Nina, is worried and she confesses her concerns to her co-worker, Lily. But sweet, innocent Lily is involved in his disappearance in deeper ways than Nina even knows. This book is a quick read with twists and turns that will keep you guessing. I liked it but I found myself getting stressed and frustrated with all the bad decisions and poor judgement of the characters! Definitely worth the read. Thanks for the ARC, NetGalley!

I look forward to Ms. Kubica's work. She never lets me down- My customers adore her, as do I!

5 stars out of 5!

Nina and Lily are friends who teach at the same high school. They enjoy time together, even having dinner with their husbands, Jake and Christian, occasionally. They're just the nicest couples.

Then one day Nina's husband, Jake, goes missing. And Lily is the last person to have seen him. Why?

Mary Kubica is a master of domestic suspense and creepy atmosphere. This didn't disappoint.

Jake and Nina's marriage has been on rocky ground. When Jake doesn't come home one night, Nina assumes that it's because of a nasty fight they had. But the days go by and Jake still hasn't come home. When Nina receives a call from Jake's work saying he hasn't shown up, Nina knows that something is terribly wrong. Jake is a surgeon and would never not show up to work.

Lily is Nina's close friend and coworker. It seems that Lily is the last person to see Jake alive, and the circumstances weren't exactly friendly. She tells her husband, Christian, about the encounter and he decides that he'll do anything to protect Lily. The problem is that Nina is relentless in finding out what happened to her husband. How far would you go to find the truth? How far would you go to protect the one you love the most?

Just the Nicest Couple was a quick read and told from alternating points of view. I wasn't quite sure where things were going and wanted to keep reading to find out. I've enjoyed most of Kubica's books and will continue to read her in the future.

I love Mary Kubica and found this book to be a quick, suspenseful, fun read. Looking forward to whatever she has in the works next!

Thank you to NetGalley, Mary Kubica and Harlequin Trade publishing for the free e-book in exchange for an honest review.

I have seen mixed reviews, but I was very into the story at the very start. It isn’t a fast paced or twisty novel in the beginning, but I couldn’t help but wonder what’s going to happen to these two couples. This is definitely a slow burn but I couldn’t help but devour it. I saw parts of the twist coming but not all of it and I loved that. It was a well done, slow burn suspenseful novel.

Review of Just the Nicest Couple by Mary Kubica

Another fantastic book by one of my favorite authors. She never lets me down. I flew through this one and was very satisfied. I enjoyed the pace and appreciated the ending. There is plenty of drama and mystery in this one.

Quick synopsis: This book is about two couples who are friends. Nina and Lily teach together and become fast friends. Nina’s husband Jake and Lily’s husband Christian likewise all get along. Until Jake goes missing. Lily is acting strange and confesses to Christian that she was likely the last person to see Jake alive. Christian will do anything to help Lily but Nina will do anything to find out what happened to Jake.

Thank you so much to @netgalley and @htpbooks for the advanced digital copy!

I was too excited for this one I think-it was good, but it wasn't as thrilling as I thought it would be. I wanted something a bit more page-turney

Lets be real, this book gave me anxiety. Like keep my up, bad dreams anxiety. I just had to know how it ended. Well done to the author for evoking this kind of emotion.

I've always loved Mary Kubica's books. Time and time again she spins her tales in ways that keep you turning pages and never guessing what the outcome will be. This one was closer to my heart than previous ones because I, too, am a teacher. I feel like she correctly depicted that aspect as well as the turmoil and family dynamics that come with caregiving. I did not expect the ending at all. And, while I was a little sad with how it turned out because it wasn't picture perfect, it was a peaceful ending to a story wrapped in suspense and angst.

I just finished reading "Just the Nicest Couple", by Mary Kubica and here are my thoughts. First of all, many thanks to NetGalley and Harlequin trade for providing me with a free copy in exchange for an honest review.

I have to admit, I was a little hesitant to read this book because I had read some negative reviews. After getting to the end, I have to disagree with the negative views of this book. I found it to be quite entertaining and full of intrigue and mystery. The story involves two couples, although I must admit I am not sure which couple the title is regerring to. There are two couples, Lily and Christian and Jake and Nina. Lily is just as her name suggests, sweet innocent and friendly to all. Christian is her devoted husband, maybe a little too devoted. Nina is a friend of Lily's and Jake is her not so nice husband. One of the people in this quadrangle goes missing, and there is a search for this person which puts everyone on edge and wanting to protect their significant other. Right away, the reader knows someone is lying and hiding a secret but we are not sure who it is. There are some twists and turns and finally it is revealed what really happened...surprisingly good ending.

What I liked about this book: The characters had a connection to each other that seemed honest and sincere, so I could understand the need to protect and believe the best in each other. The characters were likeable and I cared about them all. There was an interesting backstory and all the characters were intertwined somehow. The resolution of the mystery was satisfying and made sense.

What I didn't like. The relationship between Nina and her male co-worker. It didn't understand the relevence. It is almost like the author threw him into the story to deliberately mislead the reader. I don't like that. I also thought the relationship between Nina and her mom was a little weird. I didn't like that the mom seemed to be somewhat manipulative.

Overall, I really liked this book and I am glad that I gave it a chance. Happy Reading everyone!

Loved this book by Kubica, as I usually do. I thoroughly enjoyed the plot of this one, even though at times it seemed a little far fetched. Kubica kept me guessing and questioning all of the character's reliability throughout. All the love to Kubica and this excellent thriller.

Mary Kubica's latest book was a miss for me. While the book was fast paced and quick to read I felt like it really lacked the depth of her typical novels. I have read all of her books and will still look forward to reading what she comes up with but I was just somewhat disappointed with Just the Nicest Couple.