Thank you to #NetGalley, #Bookouture and K. L. Slater for the opportunity to read an advance copy of Husband And Wife, to be published 3 November 2023. 5/5 Stars for this intriguing domestic thriller full of lies, deceit, gaslighting and murder! It was told in alternating points of view over time. Parker and Luna’s marriage was called into question when a local woman is found murdered. Luna’s family and Parker’s family had secrets galore, which eventually come out. Interesting scenario - different from many similar tropes. Great read. #NetGalley #Bookouture #K.L.Slater #HusbandAndWife

“He was trapped. They both were, like two rats in a cage. Both had the capability to destroy one another, but there was a catch. If they revealed each other’s secrets…they’d end up destroying themselves, too.”

I absolutely loved the tension created by the secrets in this masterfully crafted domestic suspense! K.L. Slater spotlights the Vance family and the secrets that bind them. Once revealed, you’ll feel gobsmacked. How could they pull the wool over your eyes? How did Slater do that?

I can always count on Slater to present an ordinary family, doing ordinary things, and suddenly having to deal with the extraordinary. In this case, we have the Vance family. Nicola and Cal are like most grandparents and hope for more time with their grandson. Sounds ordinary, right?! Nicola has recently survived cancer and is lovingly supported by her husband, Cal, who continues to work as a self-employed plumber. They live an ordinary life. Their son, Parker Vance, and his wife Luna Barton-James, are also an ordinary couple hoping to carve out an evening for themselves. They drop their son off with Cal and Nicola while they head to an event in the city. Sounds ordinary, right?

That’s where ordinary ends.

Something unexpected happens that upends the Vance family and throws them all into a tailspin. As each member twirls out of control, all hell breaks loose, revealing a well-disguised network of secrets and lies. As readers try to make sense of it, Slater forges ahead examining betrayal, past wounds, the need to do the right thing, and this ordinary family’s complicated dynamics.

Nicola finds out the hard way that sometimes the quest for privacy is simply an effort to protect others. If only she hadn’t snooped around at Number 4, Orchid Close…

Although all the time-hopping irritated me at first, I realized that the story actually benefits from the way the author chose to unfold it. I was in awe of how Slater controlled the narrative, doling out the twists when they had the most impact.

I was gifted this copy by Bookouture and NetGalley and was under no obligation to provide a review.

I really enjoyed this book! So many twists and turns. I could see myself reading this book again. I never knew what to expect. I was guessing until the end, I had no idea who did it. I would definitely recommend this book!

Thank you NetGalley, K.L. Slaterand bookouture for the ARC!

Husband and Wife by K.L Slater

Another great book by this author and like the others it has plenty of twists and turns and gasp out loud unexpected turns.
A husband and wife are involved in an accident . Meanwhile the mother of one who is at their home babysitting is discovering things for herself at their home. What are they or one of them guilty off ? What are they hiding ?
Great characters and told from several points of view , this one will keep you guessing til the end .

I have something very important to tell you. But you mustn’t tell anyone... 🤫

Parker has something private he wants to discuss with his mom, Nicola. But it will have to wait as he is leaving for an overnight event with his wife, Luna. But there’s a good chance this little secret may remain forever silent. Parker and Luna were involved in a serious car accident on the way back to town. Parker's fighting for his life and oddly, his wife refuses to see or talk to anyone!

Nicola, now left to look after her grandson, lets herself into Parker’s home to pick up some extra clothes and necessities. As Nicola repeats a mantra of “I will not snoop…I will not snoop…oh wait! What’s this!?”😱

Now Nicola scrambles to protect her family.

I felt Nicola made for a great MC! A true mama bear that would protect her child no matter the mess they find themselves in. As for Parker and Luna, they’re hiding so many secrets that you’ll question where the truth lies, if any truth exists.

Told from multiple perspectives, all characters were clearly defined and had no trouble following along.

K.L. Slater once again delivers a captivating thriller that’ll have you guessing all the way to the last page. I’m a true fan of this author’s work and look forward to more!

Thank you to NetGalley and Bookouture

This is a truly fantastic read.
K.L Slater writes amazing domestic thrillers, and this might be one her best.
It’s fast paced and will draw you in from page one.
I loved all the twists and raced to the end.
I’d definitely recommend this book.

I have only read one K.L.Slater book before, and to be honest, I didn't really enjoy it.
This one, however, is utterly gripping.
Nicola and Cal are Parker's parents. They don't see much of their son. He prefers to spend weekends with his wife Luna's parents, Joe and Marie.
Nicola and Cal are babysitting Barney as Parker and Luna are at an event and staying over. But they leave early and on the way home there is a terrible accident. Parker is gravely ill.
Meanwhile, a grieving mother is waiting for the police to find the person who killed her daughter.
Told from the pov of the characters and police just how do they link together?
This is a fast-paced thriller, and I raced through this. I just needed to find out what happened and who was guilty. I thought I had it worked out, but I was wrong.
I will definitely be reading more by this author. A terrific read.
Thanks to Netgalley and Bookouture for the ARC in return for an honest review.

Husband and Wife by K. L. Slater is a gripping psychological thriller that will keep you on the edge of your seat. The story follows two couples, Alice and Tom, and Julia and her husband, Karl. After a chance meeting, Alice and Tom fall in love and decide to get married. However, all is not as it seems with Karl, as he has a dark and dangerous past, which soon threatens their newfound relationship. The story is full of suspense and tension as Alice and Tom try to navigate the complexities of their relationship and deal with the secrets that Karl is hiding.
I thoroughly enjoyed reading Husband and Wife by K. L. Slater. The story is full of suspense and intrigue, as the reader is kept in the dark as to what is really going on. The characters are well-developed and compelling, and the story is emotionally gripping. I was unable to put this book down until I had finished it. I would highly recommend this book to anyone who loves psychological thrillers and suspenseful mysteries.

Thanks to Netgalley and Bookouture for access to this arc in exchange for my honest review.

I loved the author's writing style. And even if I hated a character and thought they were the one behind all this, i was very wrong. I really enjoyed the read even if at the beginning, it felt a bit confusing with the pov/time frame jump. But all in all, it was really great. I was a bit sad about one character though.

I think this is the first book I’ve read by this author and I’m wondering why that is. This domestic thriller was so very good. A couple dysfunctional families keeping secrets from each other turns into lots of twists that made me certain several times I knew who the killer was. Not exactly! It was certainly a surprise ending I didn’t see coming. The story was told from the viewpoint of numerous characters. The one thing I didn’t like was the timeline going back and forth. The timeframe and person speaking were clearly stated at the beginning of the chapters though so there was no wondering what was going. Anyone who likes a good mystery/thriller will like this book. I received an arc of this book from NetGalley and the publisher. All opinions expressed are my own.

Thank you to @netgalley and @Bookouture for this ARC. Nicola has finally been asked to take care of her grandson while her son Parker and his wife Luna are attending an event out of town. During the middle of the night, two policeman inform her that there has been an accident. Luna will be ok but Parker is fighting for his life. When Nicola goes by their house to get clothes for her grandson, she finds that the house is for sale, they are sleeping in separate bedrooms and a vital clue from recent murder in the trashbin. She has to get to the bottom of all these secrets and find out what her son is involved with. The ending wasn't what I expected at all. Slater kept me guessing!

This was a fast-paced book with short chapters that kept me guessing till the very end. I loved the character development, the different POVs & timelines. The buildup was perfect and had me on track of who I thought the killer was, then the twist at the end actually surprised me I didn’t see that coming. I do love a book that isn’t obvious to me from the beginning!

Husband and Wife by K.L. Slater is a gripping domestic thriller filled with secrets, lies, and a murder mystery. When a husband and wife are involved in a car accident, their seemingly ordinary lives take a dark turn as accusations of murder and betrayal emerge. The story is told from multiple perspectives, making it difficult to determine who can be trusted. Slater's adept storytelling keeps readers hooked as they navigate the complex world of the characters. With unexpected twists and a jaw-dropping ending, Husband and Wife is a suspenseful and compelling psychological thriller that will leave you eagerly awaiting the author's next work.

Swinging from different points of view, a storyline about secrets and lies and how far you'd go to protect your loved ones even if it meant going against all you believed in.I found all the characters unlikeable and annoying each in their own different way..The storyline was good and well told and even though I had figured out the culprit halfway through it didn't spoil the story for me.
Thanks to Netgalley and Bookouture for the ARC.

I always find K.L. Slater’s novels fast paced page turners and “Husband and Wife” is no different. This is a gripping and suspenseful thriller that kept me hooked until the very end and I couldn’t turn the pages quick enough. Parker and Luna are the husband and wife who have an horrific car accident and now fighting for their lives in hospital. The couple promised to protect each other’s deepest secrets, but a fateful car accident turns their world upside down.

The couple left their son with Parkers Mother Nicola and set off to a function and as they lie in their hospital beds Parker is being linked to a murder investigation involving an innocent woman, raising the question of his potential involvement.

The suspense is unbearable as we are drip fed information in this fast paced thriller that I couldn’t put down. Suspicion moves around with every chapter as the family faces conflict after conflict. This novel is a rollercoaster of emotions, secrets, and suspense with trust and loyalty being severely tested.

An excellent read.

I would like to thank both Netgalley and Bookouture for supplying a copy of this novel in exchange for an honest review.

thank you NetGalley and Bookouture for the free e-book in exchange for an honest review! ଘ(੭ˊᵕˋ)੭* ੈ✩‧₊

2.5 ☆ for Husband and Wife by K.L. Slater

i will admit, i seem to be in the minority here as this book was a total miss for me - which is disheartening because i've been wanting to reading Slater's work for a while and the blurb of this book seemed promising.

this book follows a couple who are both hiding each other's dark secrets. after an accident that leaves both of them in the hospital, and a murder that seems to be connected to them, it's up for the husband's mother to find answers, regardless how painful they might be.

honestly i like the concept of this story. i love thrillers where it seems like everyone is hiding something and have their own motives. sadly, here it just fell flat and for a couple of reasons.

first of all, it took me getting around halfway through the book to find out what exactly was bothering me - it was the writing style. it wasn't necessarily bad per se (hence why i couldn't put my finger on it) but it just felt off? it almost felt like the story was translated from another language into english? i know it sounds weird, but once i realized that, i couldn't stop seeing it. not only that, but my biggest gripe was the dialogue. again, i felt like the writing was kind of weird. i wish i wrote down some of it, but all i could keep thinking was: "literally nobody talks like that." it almost made me feel uncomfortable, as if most conversations were written by AI - they would over explain stuff to each other that the reader already assumed or figured out.

as far as the plot goes, i definitely enjoyed it. it kept me on my toes until approximately 60% of the book where i just figured out the whole thing. and that's not to say it was bad, just that i personally prefer staying on edge until the very end. due to that, the last 40% did feel like a bit of a drag as the characters explained to the reader, it seemed, the whole thing. which is fine, i guess. i personally prefer finding out rather than being told. other than that, the pace was nice and i finished the book in two sittings.

honestly, i might be the problem on that one, seeing as the majority of people thoroughly enjoyed the book. i also am not in any way, shape or form shitting on Slater's writing as a whole. while this one did not work for me, i still intend on checking out her other works.

I knew that this would be a fabulous read. Every book by K.L. Slater is top notch in my opinion and this latest is no exception. A dark, twisty thriller that had me reading into the early hours every time I picked it up at bedtime. I was shattered from lack of sleep but oh my, it was worth it! I loved the short chapters mostly ending on a cliffhanger that ensured I read 'just another chapter!' My suspicions swung from suspect to suspect as the twists kept coming and I really couldn't predict the outcome but the ending was expertly done and left me satisfied with what was a really gripping, well written and memorable book. Great stuff! My thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for an early copy which I gladly and voluntarily review here.

Phenomenal. K.L. Slater never disappoints. This book was incredible. So many plot twists. This book had me hooked and had me guessing the entire time. The build up of the story, multiple point of views, various timelines but so well done. Everything meshed so perfectly together and developed seamlessly. Definitely add to your tbr list if it isn’t already on it. Slater is one of my favorite authors. Her thrillers are always so entertaining. Totally worth buying the paperback on November 3rd when title officially releases!!!

K.L.slater is back and on top form. A riveting read that you won’t put down.
A woman is murdered after a night out in Nottingham.
Several weeks later a couple are involved in a car accident. Both are in a serious condition and their young son has been left in the care of the grandparents. Whilst Parker and Luna fight for their lives a piece of evidence appears which could solve the murder.
Who is covering for who. Who will crack first.
A real who dunnit. Told from multiple points of view.

After a car accident, Parker can hear his wife talking to the police about him. But is she telling the truth, or is she out to save herself?

This is the premise of the story I was anticipating, and sure, it’s there, but it’s not as easy or straightforward as that. Numerous, and I mean numerous perspectives and numerous timelines. I think if it was all a linear timeline, with a few call backs to necessary past information, things would have flowed better. However, the jumps from a murder a month ago, to years ago Parker and Lucas relationship, to the present was a lot to keep track of.

Short chapters and most of them were fast paced and interesting. Just the layout was too jumbled for me.