What a great, twisty story this was. Told in multiple timelines and multiple perspectives, this book was unputdownable. Completely addictive. Had me glued to the pages late into the night! Loved it!

Madeline was pushed off a cliff while on her honeymoon with her new husband and closest friends. A few years later and her husband and best friend Gwyn are engaged and she’s living in Madeline’s house. Rebecca knows Madeline’s death was no accident and is determined to worm herself into their lives to find out who killed her and why. Someone needs to pay for what happened.

Although I did figure out some twists early on, there was some that were still shocking at the end.

I love Jessica Payne books but this one was a little slower for me but I did end up loving it. There is a lot of jumping back and forth between timelines from the past and the present but I thought it fit this story well.

Thank you Bookouture for my copy.

In "Never Trust the Husband," we're introduced to Madeleine, who seemingly has it all: beauty, wealth, great friends, and a devoted fiancé. However, her life takes a tragic turn when she vanishes over a cliff, never to return. While I found the book enjoyable, I was able to predict the ending.

I am going to start this out and be completely honest, the beginning of this book was a drag. I thought that this book would have way more of a wow factor from the beginning, but it didn't really pick up for me until around the middle. It was a lot of explaining and backstory to me, and I am more of a person who likes to be immersed in the story from the start. I do have to say that the ending had me a little bit surprised. I did not see that coming!

If you are someone who enjoys psychological thrillers, but doesn't mind waiting for the book to gain momentum then you should definitely give this one a shot.

Thank you Netgalley, the author, and the publisher for a copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.

DNF at 40%.

I've loved Jessica's previous books, but this one just felt a little off to me. I didn't love the back and forth between Madeline and Rebekah and honestly found myself bored. I think if the pace may have been a little quicker it would have kept me entertained.

I finished this book in one sitting. It kept me wondering and questioning, did he really do it, did she? What a surprise this was. I really enjoyed it. This was my first by this author, and I would definitely look for more from her!

“Never Trust the Husband” by Jessica Payne is a fast-paced psychological thriller where Rebecca is trying to discover who killed Maddy, just days after her marriage to Benji, four years earlier. Was it Benji? Or was it Maddy’s best friend Gwen? Things certainly look suspicious now that Benji and Gwen are now engaged. Rebecca worms her way into their lives, hoping to discover the truth.

The writing was excellent, but I did not like any of the characters at all, especially the two narrators. I figured out several of the plot twists early on, but read to the end because I figured something else might be revealed in the last pages. I wasn’t wrong on that!

Thank you to Net Galley and the publisher of an ARC of this book. My opinions are my own.

I received an arc copy of this book from Net Galley in exchange for my honest opinion of it. I tried but I couldn't get past 30 percent. It was so slow moving. Also, there were way too many characters from the present parts and the past which made it very confusing. After looking at other reviews, I'm definitely in the minority.

I just finished Never Trust the Husband by Jessica Payne for my @bookouture book tour and here are my thoughts.

Maddy had it all. The gorgeous husband, the influencer job and a trust fund to keep her comfortable for the rest of her life. Yet during her honeymoon she disappears. The wedding party wakes up to find her gone. It is suspected that she fell.

After some time her husband proposes to her best friend and it brings someone out of the shadows. They are watching them both because one of them wanted Maddy dead and they will find out which one it was and they will pay for what they did.

DISCLAIMER: I am already a hardcore @authorjessicapayne fan and I can often be found fangirling after her books but it also means my expectations are through the roof.

Jessica knows how to set the scene. We get the book split between then and now. The time from when Maddy met Benjamin and three after she disappears. Rebecca’s POV is the current day and she is here to find out what happened to Maddy. We know that she thinks it's either Benjamin or Gwyn or both of them. The past is told from Maddy’s POV.

The book is a twist on a twist on a twist and I am here for all of that. This book will whip you around so hard you will end up with whiplash. Everyone is unreliable. No one can be trusted and you never know what you will find on the next page. It had me on the edge of my seat the whole way through. I’m already a fan of the writing style which is fluid and strong with the imagery she makes my mind conjure is amazingly vivid.

One of the best psychological thrillers I’ve read this year. 4.5 stars.

This one has to be next on your list.

Thank you to @netgalley and #bookouture for my gifted copy

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"Never Trust the Husband” by Jessica Payne was a thrilling 5-star read. Madeline always kept men at arm’s length until one night she meets Benjamin. Benji’s romantic gestures quickly have Madeline head over heels in love. They are married shortly afterward, and then on their honeymoon, disaster strikes. Four years later, Rebecca befriends Gwyn, who is living in the house with the man that Madeline was meant to have. Can Rebecca get the answers she seeks before her own secrets are discovered?

This story had me hooked from the very beginning. When I say from the very beginning, I mean the last page of the prologue had me wanting more. The story switches back and forth between Madeline, four years ago, and Rebecca now. It’s easy to keep the two POVs straight. There are a couple of plot twists which keep you wanting to read the next page. I would definitely recommend this book to thriller fans!

Thanks to Bookouture, Jessica Payne, and NetGalley for providing me with the opportunity to read this ARC and share my honest review.

A fun and fast paced thriller that will keep your heart pounding, this was a super quick read and a very solid mystery !

What a tangled and twisty story this was. I did guess one of the twists but it didnt stop me enjoying the rest of the book
Thanks to Netgalley for the opportunity to read this ARC which I would happily recommend

I love a good domestic psychological thriller, add a dual timeline with a sickening revenge plot and an unreliable narrator, and you have Never Trust the Husband. This book surprised me in the best way, it's a fast-paced thriller that hooks you in from the very beginning and keeps you hanging on every twist and turn. With chapters that are on the shorter side and extremely engaging writing, Never Trust the Husband is tough to put down, I found myself taking my Kindle everywhere with hopes of a chance to read at any spare moment. I found some of the twists easy to figure out, but the execution was done well, even though I expected what was coming at the end. This is my first Jessica Payne novel and I'm looking forward to checking out her backlist, I quite enjoy her writing style! A solid read for any Thriller connoisseur!

Madeleine has the perfect life, she's beautiful, wealthy, has wonderful friends and a loving fiancee. Then she disappears over a cliff, never to be found. This is the premise of Never Trust the Husband. I thought the book was ok but I was able to figure out the ending.

Madeline and Benjamin are newlyweds and on a camping trip with friends. Madeline leaves the tent late at night with her camera to take a photo of the night sky by the edge of the cliff. She then hears footsteps and someone shoves her over the cliff.

Three years later, Madeline is officially declared dead as her body was never found. And Benjamin and Gwen, Madeline’s best friend, are engaged. Now, Benjamin can claim the money that the wealthy Madeline had.

But a woman named Rebecca is watching them as they live in their fancy home. She is determined to revenge Madeline’s death.

This book kept me guessing who Rebecca is for the longest time. I was shocked when I discovered who she really is. This book is one that shows not just evil, but jealousy, envy and hate. The descriptions of Seattle with its wet and gray weather made me shiver. Not a place I want to be. Although, I hear it is beautiful at times. So, I’m not putting this city down. But back to the book and this tense and twisting story. It kept me reading and not wanting to put the book down. A very good read. Enjoy!

Copy provided by NetGalley in exchange for a fair and honest review.

One sitting read. Wow! From what I have seen, this author is known for page turning psychological thrillers and I can't wait to read more. So many twists and turns!

This one hooked me from the beginning. A wife falls off a cliff just a few days after the wedding. Some say it was an accident, but others think the new groom is to blame. He was cleared by the police and is now engaged to the bride’s best friend. One person is not moving on, and she will stop at nothing to find out what really happened. I was fully engrossed through the entire story, and the ending was absolutely shocking.

I have just come on to write my review, and my fiance and I booked our wedding yesterday. His face when I showed him the title of this book- what a picture! LOL.
Anyway, humour aside.
This book is another fabulous read from Jessica Payne. She writes like she has written so many more books than four- it is so well written. The plot reads so smoothly and quickly, with pacing to go with it. The characters are fascinating and compelling.
Easily a read in one sitting novel, and completely unputdownable= which seems to be Jessica Payne's standard level!
Loved it.

"Never Trust the Husband" by Jessica Payne is a riveting psychological thriller that keeps you on the edge with its gripping plot and unexpected twists.
The story unfolds with the mysterious death of Maddy, just days after her wedding to Benjamin. Three years later, Benjamin is engaged to Maddy's best friend, Gwyn, and they seem to be living the perfect life. Enter Rebecca, a transformed friend of Maddy's, determined to uncover the truth behind Maddy's murder. Payne skillfully weaves a dual timeline, alternating between Rebecca's present-day investigation and Maddy's past, creating an intriguing narrative that unravels the layers of deception.
The novel keeps you guessing until the end, with two intertwined mysteries: Rebecca's true identity and the identity of Maddy's killer. While the plot may follow some thriller conventions, the execution and pacing make it a compelling read. The alternating perspectives build suspense, and the author skillfully navigates through the complexities of jealousy, betrayal, and hidden motives. Despite some predictability, "Never Trust the Husband" is a must-read for thriller enthusiasts, offering an engaging journey into the dark recesses of secrets and revenge.

Very grateful to the publisher for this copy and my place in the blog tour, opinions are my own

Benjamin and Gwyn appear to be the epitome of marital bliss. Their beautiful Seattle home, their engagement, their shared dreams—all seem idyllic. But beneath the surface lies a web of lies and treachery.

**Madeline**, the missing woman who once inhabited this very house, holds the key to the truth. The official story claims she vanished, but I know better. **Benjamin and Gwyn killed her**.

As I watch them from the shadows, I see their every move. But I'm the one with revenge on my mind.

**Review**:
*Never Trust the Husband* is a rollercoaster of suspense. Jessica Payne masterfully weaves a tale of betrayal, obsession, and hidden agendas. The characters are devious, their secrets tantalizingly revealed.

The pacing is relentless, urging readers to turn page after page. I could not put this book down! The story shifts perspectives, between two characters, allowing glimpses into each character's psyche.

Payne's writing is sharp, her twists unexpected. The suspense keeps you guessing until the final revelation. And oh, what a revelation it is!

Prepare to be glued to the pages, your heart racing as you navigate the dark corners of obsession and betrayal.