Where to begin with this one. I requested this one because the premise sounded something new and a bit different from the run of the mill thrillers I've read recently.
This was fine. It didn't grip me like most thrillers, the characters and family Where fine but I did see the twist from the beginning or as near to it anyway.
I enjoyed it.

3 stars

Of course I love all Daniel's books. This was a gripping nail gnawing book for sure. I loved every page of it! I was turning the pages of my kindle like it was about to die. I just had to keep going. Just know a mothers instinct is always right!

This book was just what I needed to start off my new year. There’s nothing like a revenge filled book to get your heart pumping. Two parents are caught with the most unprecedented frustration of dealing with bullying in school. Relating to that firsthand, I can only imagine what it would be like to be dealing with such a situation, their son comes home with bruises from another child bullying at school. Unlike any other parent, you do anything to protect your children, the bully with a previous history of bullying bullied another student so bad that the child had committed suicide. The story is so intense and jaw-dropping that I couldn’t put it down. I was so enthralled with this story and it was so relatable that I could not put it down another great book by Daniel Hurst! Thank you NetGalley for the advanced copy! I loooooved it!

Hello, to start thank you so much net gallery for this arc. I had a great time with this book. It kept me on the edge of my seat. So this is a thriller about a mother and how far she is willing to go to protect her child. Can’t say to much I don’t want give away spoiler, but Dani el hurt writing is so good it keep you hooked. There is some bullying that happens in this book so just be mindful of that

I really enjoyed The Couple's Revenge and it really does make you question how far you would go to protect your child. It had some great twists and turns throughout that kept me hooked.

Thank you to NetGalley and Bookouture for my ARC.

I've recently become a big fan of Daniel Hurst's books. They always keep me engaged in the characters' lives and the fast-paced storylines make them a quick read. His latest release is no exception - I finished it in just a few hours.

The story was told from multiple viewpoints, with Sara and Guy being the main ones. This made for an entertaining aspect, and even though I was able to guess the twist early on, it was still an enjoyable read. While it may not be as realistic as some other books, it did a great job of portraying the complex need to protect that comes with being a parent. The writing style made it easy to relate to both the primary and secondary characters, especially since I am a parent to a teenage boy myself.

If you're looking for a fast-paced, quick read that will keep you engaged, I highly recommend picking up this book!

As Always Daniel you know how to write a psychological thriller. from page one. you also messed with my head with the twists and turns.

I loved everything that he has written, His thrillers are addictive, adrenalin-fuelled thrill rides that are entertaining and fun to read. And once again, he does not disappoint. if you like Freida McFadden you will like his books.

A definite recommend
thank you netgalley and bookouture

all thoughts and opinions are my own and arent influenced by anyone else

Thank you Netgalley & Bookouture for and Arc in exchange for and honest review!

Pub Date: January 4th, 2024
Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Really enjoyed this and will be reading more of Daniel Hurst books! Fast paced, highly recommend, loved the plot twist at the end, didn’t see that one coming.

Thank you to NetGalley and Bookouture for the opportunity to read this ARC!! I am always excited to read anything new Daniel Hurst writes!!

This book was a gripping story of revenge! How far would a parent go to protect their child from a bully? Once again we see Hurst take potential real life situations and show the characters acting in ways we only wish we could! Definitely a page turner! You won’t want to miss this one.

The Couple's Revenge by Daniel Hurst is a thrilling story about the lengths parents will go to for their children's safety. I couldn't stop reading this book from the moment I started it and finished it in several hours. Sara works from home and is waiting for her son, Jacob, to come home from high school. She's making him a sandwich as a snack as she's done every school day of his life. When she hears Jacob come in, she hears him running up the steps to his room. She calls out to him and asks about his day, but he's gone. Sara takes the sandwich up to him but finds his door shut. She knocks on the door, but Jacob tells her to go away. She asks him what's wrong, but he says nothing. He's not interested in the sandwich which is a first for him.

Sara grows more and more worried as this is very unlike her son. Jacob normally comes home and eats his sandwich in the kitchen while they chat about his day. Something is very wrong and she needs to know what! Sara texts her husband, Guy, who has plans after work. She tells him about Jacob and that he needs to talk to him asap. Guy is already at the field for his weekly soccer game with his buddies. He decides he'll play the game and go right home after, instead of going to the pub for a pint. When Guy gets home he doesn't have much luck with Jacob, either. Jacob tells Guy that he's feeling sick with a stomach flu. Sara knows this isn't true because he never acts like this when he's sick! What is going on? Why is their son so different?

When Guy takes Jacob to a professional soccer game on Saturday, Jacob pulls off his jacket when he gets too hot. His shirt rides up and Guy notices a lot of bruising on Jacob's side. Someone has beaten him and hurt him. Why didn't Jacob say something? Guy doesn't understand why Jacob would hide this. He takes him out for fish and chips after the game. He tells Jacob he saw the bruises and asks him about it? Jacob finally breaks down and tells Guy that a boy at school kicked him over and over again after he fell to the ground. This same boy bullied a girl a couple years ago and the girl committed suicide because she couldn't take it anymore. Guy is furious and he's going to make sure Jacob is safe no matter what!

Sara and Guy want to keep Jacob safe as things continue to escalate and get more and more complicated. What lengths will Sara and Guy go to in order to keep Jacob safe? Will they succeed? Will Sara and Guy go too far? This book gives you an inside look at bullying and the impact it can have on a child and their family. It really makes you think about what you would do in this situation. There are a couple of big twists towards the end in typical Daniel Hurst style! This is a gripping read that is also thought provoking. I rate The Couple's Revenge 4 stars with a very high recommendation. I'd like to thank NetGalley and Bookouture for an advanced copy of The Couple's Revenge in exchange for a fair review. #TheCouplesRevenge

Anytime Daniel has a book coming out I know I have to read it! I love that when you pick up something by him, you know what you are going to get- a fast paced, thriller that you won’t want to put down!

“The Couple’s Revenge,” takes on the serious topic of bullying, and is a book, well, about revenge! The book takes place when parents of a child who is being bullied decide to step in. As a mom myself, I can see the temptation, but I wouldn’t go this far! Haha

I did figure out the ending, but I loved the story anyway, and the twist was fun! I also enjoyed the characters of the parents. I could definitely relate to them, and couldn’t help but cheer them on, even when they made questionable choices. Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC in exchange for an honest review!

How far would you go to protect your family? This is a fast paced revenge thriller. Definitely some sensitive topics so may not be for everyone. I enjoy a fast paced psychological thriller. Great twists. I will definitely be reading more books by this author. Thank you to NetGalley, the author and the publisher for the arc in exchange for my honest review.

A mother's protective instincts are put to the test when she discovers her son is being bullied. As traditional solutions fail, the family considers extreme measures to protect their child, sparking a moral dilemma about seeking revenge.

Overall, this book was just satisfactory. The storyline felt monotonous, lacking dynamic pace and unexpected twists. Some elements seemed implausible and detracted from the overall narrative. The characters were forgettable and not particularly endearing. The plot lacked significant buildup and revealed aspects that fell disappointingly flat, making the story feel drawn out and lacking substance.

This book was a fast read though and I think it would be a great book if you are new to thrillers!

Thank you to NetGalley and Bookouture for an ARC!

I have a new favorite Daniel Hurst book! A page-turner! Hurst tackles a very serious subject, but does a great job of keeping the story thrilling and gripping despite the heavy, deep emotions he creates. As a reader, I could empathize with the family. The feelings of the characters are relatable, and their actions/reactions keep the story moving and exciting, especially as things get more troublesome and crazy. The ending was a surprise, and I would have liked to see how life progressed after. As with previous Hurst books, this was a quick, enjoyable read. Thank you to NetGalley and Bookouture for the eARC.

This is my first book by this Author. It was an easy read as the style of writing suited me.

Compared with some other thrillers I have read this didn’t seem as gripping. Although the storyline was almost upsetting for a Mother with young children to think about, it didn’t quite fit together without the depth of the background story and the parents actual dilemma being discussed in greater detail.
Jumping between parents felt quite superficial, it could have been more intense if Amber or Jacob for example had narrated a chapter.
It has introduced me to a new author and I will be keeping an eye on his other books to try a few more!
Definitely worth a read still!

I'm not sure this book was for me. The twist was sort of predictable, but I think it would have been made more interesting if Amber had been "hiding in plain sight" as it were- and made a bigger part of the story. I think if Amber really wanted to protect her family, she wouldn't have told Erica. The whole thing just felt a little anti-climatic and underwhelming.

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Review for 'The Couple's Revenge' by Daniel Hurst.


Read and reviewed via NetGalley for Daniel Hurst, Bookouture publishers and Bookouture anonymous


Publication date 4th January 2024.


This is the seventh book I have read by this author. I have previously read 'The Doctor's Wife', 'My Daughter's Boyfriend', 'The Holiday Home', 'The Doctor's Widow', 'Her Husbands Mistake' and 'The Doctor's Mistress' and would highly recommend them all!!!

This novel consists of a prologue, 35 chapters and an epilogue. The chapters are short to medium in length so easy to read 'just one more chapter' before bed...OK, I know yeah right, but still just in case!

'The Couple's Revenge' discusses some topics that may upset some readers or may not be suitable for others. I like to point this out ahead of time in my reviews so you can judge if this book is for you or not. In this book Daniel discusses/includes suicide and bullying.

YET ANOTHER ABSOLUTELY ADDICTIVE, THRILLING, UNPUTDOWNABLE HEART RACING AND EXPLOSIVE BOOK FROM THIS EPIC AUTHOR THAT WILL KEEP YOU UP LATE AT NIGHT UNTIL YOU TURN THE LAST PAGE!!

Wow!!! This book is fantastically written and had me hook, line and sinker from beginning to end. The descriptions were so in depth and vivid that the hair on my arms was standing on the ends and my heart was pounding throughout. The synopsis, title and cover were perfect for the storyline.


Another HUGE success by the extremely talented Daniel Hurst!! Daniel is one of those extremely talented authors who has written so many books but yet each one I have read has been just as gripping,unique and explosive as the next!! How he does it I have no idea but whatever you are doing Daniel, keep doing it!!! I absolutely loved this unique page turning explosive page turner. I was absolutely absorbed throughout this psychological thriller. It is filled with tension, drama, family, suspense, secrets, heartache, revenge, and omg the twist!!! I DID NOT see the twists coming at all and there were more than one!!! Just when I think everything had been worked out and things were settling down BOOM there was another bombshell!! A MASSIVE CONGRATULATIONS Daniel!! It is getting harder and harder to shock me but by God you did that over and over and over!!! What an ending!!! One of the most gripping unputdownable nerve wracking psychological thrillers I have EVER read!!! You have one hell of a talent and I cannot wait to get hold of your previous and future books in this series. I cannot remember the last time I was so hooked by a book but you managed that big time!!! I loved that the book is told from different perspectives and each of their stories/chapters were perfectly weaved together to show us everything that is going on and how each of the characters are thinking and feeling throughout. The storyline is filled with shocks, suspense, tension, deceit, and everything you could ask for in a psychological thriller!!. There was so much going on and it was very fast paced and kept me on the edge of my seat throughout. The surrounding atmosphere was absolutely perfect and the narrative ensures you are completely absorbed into the storyline with the characters coming to life all around you thanks to Daniel's evocative writing skills. If you are ever in a reading slump then any of Daniels books are guaranteed to pull you out of it!!!! I lost count how many times I had funny looks shouting out don't do it as I was walking on the school run listening to this amazing book!! This is one of those books that I really can't say much about the storyline without giving anything away so I'll try to be very careful. It is definitely a thought provoking book and makes one you think how far you would go to protect your family. One thing I absolutely despise in life is bullies and my heart goes out to Jacob, his family and the family of Zoe in this book. It really is difficult to say too much about this storyline without giving anything away. However, what I will say is that I am happy with what happened and believe that was the only way to stop certain events as obviously no lessons were learnt and no remorse was given. Personally, and many would disagree but I would do the same and more in the situation especially considering the past!!! Argh!!! Right I won't say any more but what I will say is that Daniel deals with difficult topics such as suicide and bullying in this book and does an amazing job of showing the effects bullying can have on not just the victim but their family and he weaves them into an absolutely explosive storyline. During the book there are so many butterfly affects which goes to show how one small action can have such a large ripple affect which could continue for years. My heart was absolutely in my throat during one moment, especially as a mother of a 11 year old boy myself. Have I left you in suspense? Well you'll just have to pick up your copy and find out yourself!!! This book is absolutely addictive and I read it in one sitting. It kept me on the edge of my seat, biting my nails with my heart absolutely pounding throughout especially at the end! I really am looking forward to the next book by this extremely talented author. A gripping, all consuming addictive page turner!!!


Clear your schedule before you start as I read this in one sitting as I could not put it down!! Practically every chapter ended on a cliff hanger so no way could I put it down!! Absolutely hooked!! I would absolutely love to see this turned into a movie!!!!


The characters were all strong and realistic and thanks to Daniel's absolutely fantastic writing skills they all come to life when you are turning the pages, leaving me want to do certain things to certain characters!!! The characters create a mix of emotions in the reader from anger to heartbreak, despair to shock and so much between!! My heart went out to Jacob, his family and the family of Zoe.....I really can't say why or anything else in regards to the book itself as it's too easy to give anything away. I will stop here as I will give too much away if I say anymore and I really don't want to spoil it for future readers so I wont say anything else and let other readers make their own minds up about how they feel about the characters.. Regardless of whether you love or hate the characters they all worked perfectly together to make this an addictive and explosive storyline!!


This is exactly why you are one of my favourite male authors Daniel! An absolute must read author!! I cannot wait to read all your previous and future books!! Here's to your next success 🥂

Make sure you read to the very end of the book to read the prologue and first chapter of Daniel's 'The Doctor's Wife' which I have actually read myself and highly recommend!!!


Overall another absolutely heart racing, suspense filled, unputdownable addictive page turner psychological thriller filled with twists from the king of thrillers Daniel Hurst!



258 pages


This book is just £1.99 to purchase on kindle and £8.99 in paperback via Amazon which I think is an absolute bargain for this book!!!


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I have read a few of Daniel Hurst's books so knew I would be in for a bit of a treat with this one and I wasn't disappointed.

This is quite a dark story about revenge and how far parents will go to protect their child. The characters are great, although not all of them likeable, the story is riveting and builds nicely from the start with an unexpected twist at the end.

All in all, a really good thriller that sent me through all manner of emotions whilst reading it and only what I would expect from Daniel Hurst!

Many thanks to the author, Bookouture and NetGalley for enabling me to read and share my thoughts of this dark book.

I really enjoyed “The Couples Revenge”, it was a fresh spin on the current market of thriller novels being published. Was in suspense until the very last page, highly recommend.

I enjoyed this book! It was a quick read which I enjoy from time to time. The twist at the end was surprising, but I figured it out once it got close to being revealed. That didn’t spoil it, though. I’ll definitely read more from this author and appreciate the ARC!