Four years ago Madeline went missing days after her wedding to Benjamin. Now, Benjamin is engaged to Madeline's best friend and there is someone out there who is convinced one of them is guilty of Madeline's murder.

Wow. I really enjoyed this thriller! Go into this one as blind as possible because some of the twists are just amazingly done. Here's what I loved:

-The narration. You follow Madeline in the past as she meets Benjamin and goes through her life all the way up to her fateful trip where she disappears. While this is going on you also get a present day narrative that looks into what really happened and how the characters are moving on. Both are laid out really well for the story and the twists.

-The Twists. They are pretty cool. I'm someone who figures out thrillers and I did figure out all of them, but the fact that I still LOVED this book shows just how well done it all was. I was hooked, wanting to know if I was right and very satisfied when I was.

-The characters. They all have so many secrets and that makes for a really good story.

All in all, this was such a good thriller that will keep you guessing.

Thank you to the author and publisher for the gifted copy.

I adore Jessica Payne’s twisty twisty psychological thrillers, and this one might be my favorite yet!

Benjamin and Gwyn are an engaged couple with thriving businesses and a beautiful home. There are flaws below the surface though- she is the best friend of his former wife Madeline, and Rebecca is pretty sure one of them killed her. As she watches and waits, slowly inserting herself into their social circle, the couple begin to look guiltier and guiltier.

I finished this binge worthy read in just two reading sessions. The short chapters and dynamic storyline kept me flying through the pages, dying to know what would happen next. The story is told with plenty of flashbacks to the past, so that we get to observe Madeline and Benjamin falling in love and the events leading up to their wedding and that fateful night. Madeline and her friends are gossipy fun in these chapters, even as the cracks are already forming beneath the surface.

Rebecca’s storyline is full of audacity and determination, and her methods were clever and unique. I was absolutely positive I knew where things were going, and then I was shocked and thrilled to be absolutely wrong. Fabulous twists led to a shocking conclusion. I can’t wait to see what Payne dreams up next!

Thank you to NetGalley and Bookouture for the ARC. All opinions are my own.

This was such a good book! It had all the drama, thrills, lies, & deceit all wrapped up in a pretty bow. That ending shocked me, I wasn’t expecting that plot twist!

There were lots of twists and turns and while I guessed most of them, it was still an enjoyable read. It took me a little while to get into it but I flew through the last half as the story became unputdownable. The characters were unlikable for the most part but I think most of the time that’s what we want in a thriller/mystery. Overall, I enjoyed it and it felt unique compared to a lot of thrillers I’ve read.

I just didn't want to put this book down and the further I read into the story, the more addictive it became.
Rebecca wanted revenge for the murder of Maddy, but who did it, was it her husband, her best friend or were the two of them in cahoots?
Rebecca didn't know who she was able to trust, plenty of twists and turns in this book to keep you guessing.
Thoroughly enjoyed this one.

Thank you to Bookouture, Netgalley and Jessica Payne for an ARC in return for an honest review.

A bit too far fetched for my liking. But I am sure lots of other readers will enjoy this story of trying to find out who was the murderer and to make them pay for their crime.

Thank you to #NetGalley, #Bookouture and Jessica Payne for the opportunity to read Never Trust the Husband, to be published March 5, 2024. 4/5 Stars for this multiple time., multiple POV thriller. It was unusual to start reading a book in which someone dies so early on! But Payne gives us a chance to learn about the victim through flashbacks. I liked the way it all came together at the end. Good read. #NetGalley #Bookouture #JessicaPayne #NevertrusttheHusband

Payne is absolutely phenomenal at writing binge worthy psychological thrillers! I loved the Good Doctor and this was just as good!

Madeline wasn’t looking for love but when she saw Benjamin on her thirtieth birthday she could not let him go without meeting him. After spending time with him that night he convinces her to go out with him. From the beginning she knew he was different. He made her feel what no man had been successful at in the past. Soon they were planning their wedding. Three days after the wedding, Maddy disappears. Was it accisdent, was it the new husband with the business that was in trouble or was it the best friend who wanted her life?

Rebecca is determined to find out who killed Maddy. She is convinced it wasn’t an accident and she has gone to great lenghts to determine the killer.

The fast pace keeps the plot moving and I couldn’t put this one down!
Told in dual timelines and multiple POV this is a book that will keep you guessing until the last page! Payne will have you second guessing all or your assumptions. If you like a revenge book, with plenty of plot twists look no further!

This was my first read by this author and will definitely not be the last. I liked the dual POVs the most.. Really fantastic and well paced read.

I could not put this book down! It’s a rollercoaster of twists and turns, trying to figure out what is going on, who to trust. Every time I thought I knew where things were headed, I was wrong. I can’t wait to recommend this on release day and plan to add it as a book club selection because I know the discussion will be great! Thanks for the opportunity to read!

An interesting idea of reinvention and revenge told as the person is now and as they were before

Good characters and settings and brisk chapters that moved the story on well and kept my interest

Not sure if the main crux of the story is believable but it was enough that I didn’t disregard it could happen and I did guess the major surprise way before it happened but that’s ok sometimes it makes the book even more enjoyable as you are waiting for the penny to drop

All told enjoyable, different, action led psychological thriller that is exciting enough to catch your imagination

Improbable plot? Sure but Never Trust the Husband kept me on the edge of my seat.

It was a win for me because 1) the past vs. now chapters were well-done. Each storyline felt interesting on its own and weaving them together heightened the experience. 2) The twists are fun. I had lots of theories and figured it out in the very end. I will definitely be reading more from this author! Thanks for the advance review copy.

Wow... this story had me absolutely captivated until the very last sentence.

I wasn't sure what to expect going into this story but the writing was great right off the bat and from the first chapter I was hooked. Around 25% of the way in I figured out who the narrator was, and around 60% I deduced the killer, but there were other twists and turns I hadn't expected, leaving me shocked even though I thought I figured everything out.

I highly recommend this read for a Gone Girl-esque thriller

Mandy was so happy marrying Benjamin and she thought she was going to have her happy ever after but afraid that wasn’t to be.

Her sister was devastated when she died and she is determined to get to know the truth and stalks Benjamin and Maddy’s best friend Gwyn who she never liked.

Great story and characters, just when you think you’ve solved the mystery think again there are so many twists.

Thank you to Netgalley and Bookouture for an ARC

I’ve read every book by this author and each one gets better and better! This is exactly what I want in a psychological thriller. Told in short chapters and dual points of view, it kept me wondering what’s going on and who to trust. I also loved the Seattle setting!

This psychological thriller was slow burn for a lot of the book. There were many unlikeable characters throughout. It worked for this book! I enjoyed the past and present timelines, that is always a fave of mine!

The last 25% or so really picked up and this is when I fell in love with the story. I couldn’t put the book down! I suspected the big twist about 10% before it happened, but I LOVED it!

Check it out when it comes out on MARCH 5!

Thank you @thrillerbookloverspromotions @jessicapayne.writer for my complimentary book.

I THOROUGHLY enjoyed this suspenseful read which literally captured my attention from the prologue and carried it to the last page! LOVE, FRIENDSHIP, JEALOUSY, DECEPTION, BETRAYAL and MURDER…this story has it all, including several twists I didn’t see coming! The action moves quickly and unfolds through multiple perspectives and dual timelines. I definitely did not predict the ending!

Love Jessica Payne’s fast-paced writing style and this one is her best yet. The set up with two women with secrets, one after the other worked well to hook my attention, and the twists kept coming until the very end!

It reminded me of The Last Mrs. Parrish or The Wife Stalker. Domestic thriller but with a new twist on the genre!!

Thank you to Bookouture and NetGalley for the ARC!

This was so good! Told in dual timelines of past and present the actions and reactions never stop. Suspicious behavior, simmering jealousy, murder, suspense and an unexpected ending makes this one of the best suspense stories of my reading this year. Each one of the characters are suspect, but only one is guilty. Thank you Netgalley and Bookoture for an early copy of this terrific, suspenseful book. This review is my honest opinion.

"Never Trust The Husband" by Jessica Payne is a gripping thriller that will keep you hooked until the very end. Madeline has married the love of her life, Benjamin, and for their honeymoon, they embark on a camping trip with friends. However, tragedy strikes when Madeline is pushed off a cliff and her body is never found. Three years later, Benjamin and their friends are still haunted by the mystery of her disappearance.

Benjamin has moved on and is now engaged to Madeline's best friend, Gweyn. Meanwhile, Rebecca, an old friend of Madeline's, moves to the area to investigate the truth behind her disappearance. She suspects that either Benjamin or Gweyn had a hand in Madeline's murder. Rebecca keeps a close eye on the couple from a distance but eventually forms an unlikely friendship with Gweyn.

The story unfolds through the perspectives of two characters: Madeline in the past and Rebecca in the present. With its many twists and turns, you'll find yourself suspecting everyone in this suspenseful tale. "Never Trust The Husband" is a compelling read where every detail matters, making it a book you won't be able to put down.