His Double Life was well paced with plenty of twists and turns that kept me guessing throughout. I really enjoyed it and would definitely recommend it.

Thank you to NetGalley and Bookouture for my ARC.

Another brilliant read from Nicole Trope, I was gripped from the start, highly recommend this book to others

My Thoughts :
We meet Diane and Leo Palmer, a couple who have been married for 15 years. Everything seemed perfect, but not so perfect on Leo’s side, who seems to be more interested in everything and anything but his wife and their twin boys Rowan and Sawyer.
As we get to know Leo, we soon realize he is a liar and is hiding many secrets.
Soon a text and picture arrives from Serena Burns, the women that Leo has been sleeping with and it seems apparent that Leo’s family may just be in danger and his world is about to fall apart.
Karma is a real thing!.
This is a gripping story that will draw you in and keep you wanting to turn the page to see what happens, and wow what a read it was.
This story is woven together using the past and the present which really works.
Nicole Trope develops the characters well and has included lots of twists and turns throughout. Some dont see coming.
Hope to see more in the near future from the Author.

A father learns that actions have consequences the hard way, when his family is targetted to pay the price.

From the outside, Leo and Diana Palmer have the perfect family. But cracks in their marriage have been apparent to Diana for a while now. Then one of their twin sons is abducted and the kidnapper has only one demand - that Leo say the truth. Diana thought that the worst thing Leo ever did was his multiple infedilities, but when she gets to know the extent of his depravity, Diana wonders if she ever knew the man she married. Leo Palmer is not one to have regrets, but when his carefully constructed house of cards begins to crumble before him, Leo realizes that his day of reckoning has finally arrived.

The story starts off with a bang, presenting the abduction in the first chapter itself. Leo, a narcissist, is an absolute garbage character, that evokes contempt with every turn of the page. Diana wasn't all that impressive either - choosing to turn a blind eye to her husband's many faults, while living in her own bubble. Though Serena was introduced as a femme fatale, she seemed to be quite a conflicted character - doing things against her nature for a cause that she believed in.

The plot deals with the theme of regrets and second chances. The ending of the story, was quite different in its approach to meting out retribution; it wasn't even satisfactory IMO, but I guess, it works for the characters and the plot.

Overall, as a stand-alone this was a good one, however, in comparison with Trope's previous works, it doesn't rank among my favourites. Thanks to Bookouture and Netgalley for providing a digital copy of the book in exchange for an honest review.

The caption at the top of the book definitely pulled me in, and it did not disappoint. I did have my ideas as to what the book was most likely about, but boy was I surprised by the end! The writing style took me a moment to get used to, as it does flip to different characters and there are some time jumps, but once i got the pattern, it was easy to follow and focus on the story, which was plotted perfectly!

Loving father...loyal husband...liar...

The queen of domestic suspense is back with this tale packed full of secrets, lies and deception by the bucketload. I finished this book last night in one sitting, devouring it in a few short hours. I had to think about it before beginning this review. Because so much is packed into this quick read and yet nothing is left to chance.

Leo Palmer thinks he's God's gift to his profession, not to mention women, and it is at a conference in Queensland that he meets the stunning Serena. As soon as he sees her, he wants her. Forget the conference and his boring colleagues. He'd much rather be wrapped in the silky sheets with Serena. Once a year, he attends conferences around the country and each time partakes in a one night stand. But this year he breaks his own rule. He brings what is usually a fling home to his doorstep and continues to see Serena upon his return to Sydney. There's something about her. He just can't give her up.

Diana has been married to Leo for nearly 15 years and they have ten year old twin boys, Rowan and Sawyer. She is a mother and child nurse while he is a real estate agent. They have a beautiful house in the suburbs with a park just a block away so that the boys can race each other to the park and back to kick their soccer ball around.

It was one such Sunday morning when Rowan runs into the house after playing at the park announcing "I win!", expecting his brother to be close on his heels. But when he doesn't materialise, Diana feels a prick of fear. Just as she and Rowan are about to return to the park to find him, she receives a text message:

"If you want Sawyer to come home, your husband needs to tell the truth."

Diana is frozen staring at the screen. What does this mean? What has Leo done?

The questions are flying fast and free as the reader mulls over every possibility but are any of them close to the truth? The story unravels through the multiple narratives of Diana, Leo and Serena and is told in three parts. As each part unfolds it soon becomes clear what is going on. But still, Trope has another twist to deliver before the end. And even I didn't see it coming, so well played.

The characters are few but then that is all you need to make a compelling story. I did wonder at Diana's choices especially as she was well aware of Leo's indiscretions. He was obviously not going to change so why punish them all by sticking around? I understand it's for the boys but really resentments will colour any good intentions she may have had and the boys will be on the receiving end. And as for Leo. Well, he was the epitome of the narcissistic egotistical self indulgent man child who is so completely unlikeable I couldn't not care less what happened to him. I think when all is said and done he got off bloody lightly. He was an appalling character. But then I didn't really warm to Diana either. I think I found more sympathy for Serena.

The cover wasn't as eye-catching as previous titles but then I don't always judge a book by its cover either. However, if I was to do so I wouldn't have picked up this book solely on its cover. But the tightly written plot is well written and compelling from start to finish. It wasn't my favourite by Trope by any means, but it was still a cracker of a read with some good twists throughout.

I first discovered fellow Sydneysider Nicole Trope when I read "The Boy in the Photo" and I loved it! Since then I have read everything she has published with the exception of a couple that came before that one. I can't wait to see what she delivers for us next!

I would like to thank #NicoleTrope, #Netgalley and #Bookouture for an ARC of #HisDoubleLife in exchange for an honest review.

This review appears on my blog at https://stinathebookaholic.blogspot.com/.

I really like the author and I've read many of her books but this one didn't hold my interest compared to her previous works. Nicole Trope has a way of making you care about her characters. The start was very strong, but I started to feel bored towards the end. And while I didn't expect the twists, I wasn't very satisfied by it

Nicole Trope yet has to disappoint me. I’ve read almost all of her backlist and it’s always exciting to see what she comes up with next. She writes absolutely fabulous page turners. She does not need fancy twists and turns, this lady can write without all the extra fluff. Brilliantly talented.

All in all I liked this book but there were a couple of sections and that kind of threw me off. As all of Nicole Trope's books they are domestic thrillers and they keep you guessing until the end. This book didn't really have any likeable characters to root for, which makes it more enjoyable for me but I still liked this story and it was a quick read with short chapters!

They say dynamite comes in small packages. That definitely applies to this 262 page book with explosive twists and reveals that will leave your jaw open for a few hours after reading it. One of the main characters of this story is a man I like to call Leo the Liar. Leo is a scummy man who cares more about appearances than his own family. His moral compass points south, and marital fidelity is not even on his radar. His incredibly bad behavior is going to come back to haunt him.

Diana is his Leo's wife. She is the perfect wife and mother to their twin boys. She is often suspicious of Leo's late meetings and has smelled another's woman's perfume on his clothes. However, she wants to live in a fantasy land of pretending everything is okay until she receives a text message that rocks her world. It simply reads, "If you want your child to come home, your husband needs to tell the truth." This will be the straw that breaks the camel's back. You don't mess with mama's boys. This is how the book begins. It is then broken up into parts as we go back in time to see how we arrived at this moment. This was a riveting story right up until the satisfying conclusion. I was completely blown away by where we ended up in this masterful plot.

I do not believe I have ever disliked a character as much as I disliked Leo. His actions and attitude were appalling. I guess this dislike by the reader of this character was by design. I was not supposed to like Leo. Nicole Trope did a fantastic job of pulling me into the story and raising the hackles on my back. This was an engrossing psychological thriller that will play with the minds of the characters, as well the reader's mind. The mouse trap is set. Now we have to catch a rodent. I am still a little speechless. Prepare to be blown away.

Thank you to Bookouture and NetGalley for this ARC. I am leaving this review voluntarily.

What’s not to like? Amazing author. Great plot and a husband with a secret life. Great read that will have your mind trying to make connections and figure it out.

Diana, a devoted wife and mother to twin sons, finds herself at a crossroads as she grapples with the reality of her husband Leo's hidden life. Leo, a real estate agent who prides himself on his flashy car and outward appearance of success, is entangled in a web of deceit fueled by shady real estate deals and numerous extramarital affairs. Despite their picture-perfect facade, secrets lurk beneath the surface, threatening to unravel their seemingly perfect family.
As Diana contemplates the future of her marriage, a single text message has the power to shatter the fragile peace they have constructed. The revelation contained within that message has the potential to upend their lives, forcing them to confront the lies and betrayals that have been festering beneath the veneer of perfection.
Now, Diana must navigate the tumultuous waters ahead, deciding whether to confront Leo and face the truth head-on or continue to live in the shadow of deception.
What a roller coaster, so many twist and turns. That is what I love about this author, you are always guaranteed a good, quick read that will keep you guessing.
Leo was a very unlikable character, you just felt that karma had caught up with him and he deserved what happened, even if it was a bit unbelievable.

Revenge is the theme and I'm here for it! His Double Life is broken into 3 parts from multiple POVs. I have to say, I really enjoyed part 2 and 3 the most. It had some good twists that surprised me. I enjoy Nicole's style of writing so much. Like this felt like a behind the scenes crime unfolding. I can't wait for her next book.

First, I want to thank Nicole Trope, Bookouture, and NetGalley for providing me with this book so I may bring you this review.

DANG!!! Nicole Trope’s latest psychological thriller is so wickedly jaw droppingly good!! Ohh this book is insanely twisted that I found myself yelling at the characters in the book!! This is unlike any book Nicole has ever written. For that fact you need to put it on your TBR list!

My mind was blown away instantly with the bombshells that she unleashed in the prologue! There were so many questions from just the prologue that I needed answers to!! Needless to say I didn’t put the book down til I had all my answers.

Yes, this is another book where I am thankful that I am single! All the secrets, lies, betrayal, the obsession, the neediness, the clinging on, oh no I don’t miss that at all!

There were some characters in this book that I just loved to hate! Two characters got under my skin to the fact that I was literally fuming!!

I have always read Nicole Trope's books and most of her books are unputdownable and fast paced. And this book is no exception.

Leo seem to be a loyal and loving husband. But is he really? His wife, Diana knows that Leo is hiding secrets and maybe having an affair. While at a conference, Leo meets a woman named Serena but Serena's main aim is to take revenge on Leo that happened few years ago. So what is the secret?

This book is well written and I was literally hooked till the end. The writing was really great and the author did a good job of getting the reader into the story. The story is fast paced, a page turner and of course quiet unputdownable as well. The story is told in the POVs of Diana, Leo and Serena who we later on know that her real name was actually Melanie. The ending was a bit expected but then I actually like the ending. The epilogue was really great as well.

If you are looking for a twisted thriller with family secrets, then this book is for you--worth five stars.

Many thanks to Netgalley and Bookouture for the ARC. The review is based on my honest opinion only.

I brought this book on vacation with me and almost finished it on the plane! Trope does a great job jumping from character to character while keeping the reader guessing! The ending of this book leaves room for a sequal - and without spoiling - I would love a second book to see where these characters have ended up in 10 years. Each character has depth and new characters that we meet more towards the end are worth exploring! Thank you for the advance copy - I will be recommending to friends!

Many thanks to NetGalley and Bookouture for gifting me a digital ARC of the latest domestic thriller by Nicole Trope - 4 twisty stars!

Leo and Diana are married, with 10-year-old twins, Rowan and Sawyer. Their marriage is trying for Diana - she suspects him of cheating when he goes out of town and he doesn't have much time for the boys. But she wants to keep their marriage together. Until one day when only one boy returns for playing at the park, and Diana receives a message that says Leo needs to tell the truth.

Told in short chapters from multiple POV, this book will keep you surprised and second guessing everything. As always, Trope keeps you turning the pages as fast as you can to see how it's all going to play out. There are characters you will love to hate in this one, and that ending was quite the surprise - it will be up to you to decide if justice was served.

I took a deep breath before writing this post.

You see, Nicole Trope, is well, she's Nicole Trope, and I want to make sure I do her and His Double Life, justice.

Ive been a fan of Trope since the day her debut, The Boy Under the Table, fell into my lap. So, I would say our "book-ship" started around 2012 (that's a pretty long time for a girl with commitment issues). Along the way I stumbled across some favorites, The Day After the Party, The Mothers Fault, and The Family Across the Street. For the longest time, I swore The Day After the Party, could not be surpassed and would forever be a favorite.

That is, until, His Double Life, came along.

Holy hell Batman, what was that?!?!

Secrets, Lies, Deceit... oh my! Who doesn't look a domestic thriller? I know, personally, Im a fan and His Double Life, was right up my alley.

Cue the shock factor, you might think you have read a domestic thriller before but I promise you, this one packs such a punch, you'll be doubled over for a week.

Check out this teaser :

Loving father. Loyal husband. Liar?

In our large family home on a peaceful, tree-lined street, I clear away the breakfast things whilst my husband ignores me, his eyes on his phone. Leo comes home from conferences with flowers for me and hugs for our twin ten-year-old boys, but each time I smell an unfamiliar perfume on his shirt. I know all about his affairs and it’s tearing my heart in two.

When one of the boys tumbles into the kitchen, full of laughter that he beat his brother in the race home from the park, I smile despite everything. When his brother isn’t right behind him, I start to worry… and then I get a text that makes my blood run cold. If you want your child to come home, your husband needs to tell the truth.

Is my husband hiding even darker secrets than his affairs? As I realise his double life has put my children in terrible danger, I make a promise: I will not let my husband’s lies destroy my life. And I will do anything to get my son back…

Nicole Trope is an automatic read for me. Her stories can enthrall me for hours.
This one is extra special and twisted!
My mind starts darting about as soon as I begin because what are the connections that I need to make with all the information I’m receiving.
I knew Leo was a lowlife after just a few sentences. Diana isn’t as clueless as she seems. Serena was a bit more mysterious, but wow, Trope threw in a major curveball in the last inning that made my jaw drop.
I delighted at the befitting punishment for one main character whose continuous lies wove a web of deceit so tight it was incredible.
Great story!

Thank you net galley and publisher for this ARC. This book moved at a good pace and I didn’t see the twist coming until right before it was revealed. I wasn’t immediately drawn into this story as much as her previous books, but still enjoyed the book.