This book was not my favorite. I found the plot line to be slow and dragged out. The storyline wasn't interesting enough for me to want to keep opening the book to read. I guessed the twist right after the event occurred and wasn't shocked at all by it.

A mother's instinct. It's not something I have, but it was something Sara had. She knew there was something wrong with her son. How far would you go to get revenge when something horrible happens to your child? Sara and Guy make that choice. I liked the back and forth between husband and wife.... they both had different perspectives. There were some great twists in the story I wasn't expecting. Daniel Hurst does a great psychological thriller!

Guy and Sara are devastated to discover their son Jacob is being bullied by Mason. The lad has form for it that has led to devastating consequences. Suddenly their happy son is a shadow of himself and the pair are gutted. After a particularly distressing attack they decide to take matters into their own hand. Suddenly they are now covering up a crime.
This book tackles the hard subject of bullying and the lengths that loved one will go to protect others.
Many thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for the opportunity to see an ARC

NEVER DISSAPOINTS! Daniel H is an amazing author! this book was a page turner like all the rest i literally read it in a day and a half which is normal. I enjoyed the characters and the plot a lot. His twists and turns i never ever see coming and as someone who reads ONLY thrillers! that speaks volumes!

A short and sweet revenge-fueled story by the author who never seems to suffer from writer’s block!

In the couple’s revenge we meet guy and Sara, two doting parents who worry about their son, who’s starting to behave different. After some digging, it’s revealed that he’s bullied by another boy, and it’s a race against the clock to solve the situation.

Hurst manages to convey the fear of a parent, and I like that he tackles a serious problem like bullying. It’s obvious that the parents are really worried and that this worry motivates you to do everything you can to prevent further harm. You need to know how they solve the situation. There are some moments where I thought: ‘oh, how will you get out of that?’ Especially after guy makes some choices that puts him in a tough predicament. At the same time, I’m sure many would be swallowed up by the need to do something.

The ending was surprising for sure, and I had to put some disbelief aside to take it all in. It fitted the narrative however.

One thing I’ve become a bit tired of is the use of the sentence ‘get my own back’ which is repeated so many times in Hurst’s books that I could probably tell it’s one of his books just by that alone. But every author has his trademark style, so can’t blame him for that.

Overall an enjoyable read about a serious subject.

Thank you netgalley and the publisher for the arc in exchange for my honest review

This was slightly darker than I expected but still a great read! This was my first Daniel Hurst novel but definitely won’t be my last. Along with being dark, this was emotional and moving as well as thrilling.

Really enjoyed this book and will read more by Daniel Hurst now. Was a crazy, emotional coaster of a read.

I will admit, I only read the ending of this book. Another reviewer laid out the entire book, so I didn't feel it was necessary to read. I enjoy Danie's books, but I always feel like you can skip the middle and get right to the ending. This did have a good ending though-not what I was expecting.

A great thriller with strong character development. I love that you have given multiple perspectives and that each character is relatable in some way. A few cultural shifts from US to UK but nothing that would hinder my ability to read and enjoy the book!

Another great read from Daniel Hurst. Focusing on bullying & how far parents would go to protect their children. So many twists and then a great ending.
Many thanks to Netgalley for the opportunity to read this ARC in return for an honest review.

I'll be honest, I was incredibly disappointed in this read. I made it to chapter 15, 40% in and couldn't get myself to go on. I did read other reviews to see if the second half would be worth my time, but I can't force myself to read a whole book to try to make it to a final twist. Maybe I am the only one, but I was bored and hardly felt like this could be described as a thriller. I have been told by so many people that if I like Freida McFadden, I would also enjoy Daniel Hurst, but if all of his books are written similarly to this one, I don't know that I'll be picking them up. Maybe the second half is amazing, but the first half was not my cup of tea.

The Couples revenge by Daniel Hurst is another fabulous read. The author never disappoints and always with his trademark twist at the end.
Sarah and Guy have a happy life and will do anything for their children Amber and Jacob. So, when Jacob comes home from school and uncharacteristically goes straight to his room without stopping for anything to eat. Like he usually does. Jacob is a happy friendly child but not today.
Sarah knows that there is something wrong, but Jacob doesn’t want to talk to her. So, she asks Guy to come home from work and speak to him. But when husband Guy finds bruises on Jacob and find out that it is a boy called Mason Cross. All he want to do is seek revenge.
This story is every parent’s nightmare and very relevant to what happens today. This is twisty and emotional thriller, and you can feel the frustration between Sarah and Guy when they find out that their son has been bulled. But the Police are not seeming to do anything. I couldn’t put this book down. I read this in a day. I highly recommend. 5 stars from me.

This was my first book by Daniel Hurst and it will not be my last. What a great, fast paced thriller.
I was feeling every emotion of both parents as they felt helpless when their son was being bullied and so mad at the police for not doing anything.
It was a fast read and hard to put down as I was so interested in the outcome. I definitely did not expect that one last twist.
Thank you Netgalley, Bookouture and the author for ARC in exchange for my honest review.

I needed a thriller and it definitely delivered. First time hearing about this author but can’t wait to check out more. What would you do as a parent to keep your child safe? That is Sara and Guy’s dilemma. Face paced, kept me turning and guessing. I had an inkling on what happened but enjoyed reading how it plays out.

Thanks to Netgalley and Bookouture for the advanced e copy in exchange for my honest review.

Publish date: January 4, 2024

Loved this one. Read every free chance I had because I couldn’t put it down. Thank you to NetGalley and the Publisher for the opportunity to read this ARC.

This was another great thriller from Daniel Hurst. I haven't read one so far that wasn't great! The twist at the ending was a complete surprise; I did not expect it at all. The book shows how much a family will go thru together to take revenge for their loved one being bullied!

What a wonderful quick read. A true Daniel Hurst story with a giant twist. A school bully, a suicide, a loving family and revenge. All of these are ties up in a story that proves the power of love and keeping secrets. A family in turmoil and a surprising resolution. Thank you NetGalley and Bookouture for the opportunity to read and review this great book. I would definitely recommend it.

I found this book utterly irresistible!! Who could resist the lure of finding out what lengths 2 desperate parents would go to to protect their son from a bully who has already caused one child to take their own life?! This is a promise that is 100% delivered in this, the latest offering from Daniel Hurst. Possibly my favourite of his standalone books to date, but they have all been utter joy so it's a tough call!

This is a book that shows what lengths families will go to to protect their own, it is written in a way that is utterly gripping, highly readable, and in a style that is trademark of this author. It is 100% a book that demands to be enjoyed! Easily a 5* read from me!

My thanks to NetGalley, author and publisher for the opportunity to review this book in exchange for an advance copy.

Daniel Hurst does is again with a relatable story making you wonder what lengths you would go to in order to protect your child. This book makes you empathize for the family. Well written and fast paced kept me wanting to read the next page and each page did not disappoint.

Everyday my son started to hide things from me
Soon I had discovered my son was bullied at school
Then my child was hurt and I had to find out the truth
Why had he done this
I had an ARC