Nicole Trope's latest, HIS DOUBLE LIFE, is a twisty domestic thriller when a husband's web of deceit and dark secret past collides with the present—a son is kidnapped, putting his family in danger.

TRUST NO ONE!

Set in Australia, Diana and Leo Palmer have been married for fifteen years. They have twin sons. Leo is in real estate investments and has an affair when he is out of town at a conference.

Now Sawyer is missing. Diana receives a text.
"If you want Sawyer to come home, your husband needs to tell the truth."

What has Leo done to endanger their family and child? Told from POVs: Serena/Melanie, Diana, and Leo.

CONFERENCE IN QUEENSLAND:
SERENA: The author takes us back five weeks earlier at a conference when we hear from Serena Burns. She is not in commercial real estate, and neither is she Serena Burns.

LEO: (five weeks earlier). The first time he slept with someone at a conference had been four years earlier, and guilt gnawed at him. But each time he did so, he felt less guilty and looked forward to the next out-of-town conference so he could let go of his mundane existence.

Yes, he has an excellent life, a wife, ten-year-old twin boys, a nice house in the burbs, a safe neighborhood, a pool, an expensive car, and a good wine collection. What is his problem?

DIANA: Five weeks earlier. She suspects he has someone with him in his hotel room. It is time to put a stop to it. To confront him and be done. The boys are old enough, and her job is secure. She always knows when he strays, as he comes home with flowers, chocolates, and gifts for the boys.

But she has collected the dirty laundry and knows the smell of a woman's perfume. Their marriage was struggling and had been since the twins were born. She was exhausted with things getting in the way, like completing her postgraduate degree to be a child and family health nurse, and then time went on and then more gifts and guilt. She knows he is unhappy. She fears being a single mom but can no longer stay silent. He cannot get away with what he is doing anymore.

Despite making up her mind to leave her marriage, she is waiting for him to confess, for guilt to drive him into telling her the truth, and when he does not, it chips away at her. Can she pretend all is well?

What has happened with Leo? He was a real estate star, but then something changed. He started losing sales, not making money, comparing himself, hungry for something, and seeking other women.

Now Leo's office has been trashed and his car damaged. There are secret letters. Now they are holding his son hostage. Does someone want REVENGE?

Diana is angry and receives a text with a photo of her husband in a hotel. Someone wants to meet her?

Then one twin comes home, and the other is missing. A threatening text that he will be returned when the TRUTH comes out.

There is so much more to this story; no one is as they appear. Diana knows her husband is unfaithful, but she has no clue about his darkest secret that sent an innocent person to prison.

How far will each person go to uncover/protect their secrets? Will telling the truth solve everything? What do these people want?

Someone has a score to settle. However, will Sawyer be caught in the middle of this dangerous plan?

Betrayal, lies, deceit, and secrets!

HIS DOUBLE LIFE is a twisty, multi-layered domestic suspense with a twist you do not see coming, with a cast of unlikeable and unreliable narrators. A marriage turns inside out when the ugly past rises to the surface. My first book by the author, and I look forward to reading more.

Thanks to Bookouture and NetGalley for a gifted, advanced digital review copy.

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Pub Date: Feb 28, 2024
My Rating: 4 Stars
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I am a big fan of Nicole’s books because they are easy reads with just the perfect amount of twists. I will say I didn’t love how this one ended as far as justice was concerned (I would have preferred more revenge), but I do still recommend adding to your TBR if you love domestic thrillers like I do! 3.5 stars rounded up!

Thank you to NetGalley and Bookouture for an ARC of this novel.

This was my first book by Nicole Trope, I doubt it will be my last as it was an easy read and I did enjoy the writing style but I just felt like His Double Life fell a bit flat, I don’t think there was much character development, I thought the punishment at the end was a bit of a cop out and there was just something lacking.

2.5 STARS ROUNDED UP ⭐️💫
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Thank you NetGalley and Bookouture for the opportunity to review this book.

I’m a big fan of Nicole Trope’s books and although this book had a lot of suspense, it just wasn’t for me. I was expecting more of a surprise climax but it was a little too predictable. I still enjoyed reading it but Nicole’s previous books had more excitement than this one.

Thank you to net galley for this eARC!

Thank you to #NetGalley, #Bookouture and Nicole Trope for the opportunity to read HIS DOUBLE LIFE, to be published 28 February 2024. 5/5 Stars for this intriguing novel of a man, Leo, who appears to have it all is actually a very lowlife scum who leads a life that he feels is a good one. This character was truly despicable. The ensemble of characters was interesting and believable. The storyline was good and followed a natural progression. Nicole Trope does it again - another winner. Great read. #NetGalley #Bookouture #NicoleTrope #HisDoubleLife

I have to start off by saying that this was the first book that I have read written by Nicole Trope. I was honestly pleased. I enjoyed the multiple POVs, The story itself was gripping and very fast paced, I finished this book in about two and a half days. I enjoyed the character development and how all pieces were then brought together. I would have enjoyed a more drastic ending for the main character, Leo as he was a despicable being. But overall I give this one four stars!


Thank you NetGalley and Bookoture for the opportunity at receiving an ARC.

Loved this book. I had to keep reading to find out who/why. Definitely couldn’t put it down.
Leo reminds me of every sleezy real estate salesperson I’ve ever met! haha

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for an advance copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

Wow. This is a real 'edge of your seat' book which I finished in 2 days. So many twists and turns. Highly recommend

𝑾𝒉𝒆𝒓𝒆 𝒅𝒐 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒑𝒖𝒕 𝒕𝒆𝒓𝒓𝒊𝒃𝒍𝒆 𝒈𝒓𝒊𝒆𝒇? 𝑾𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝒅𝒐 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒅𝒐 𝒘𝒊𝒕𝒉 𝒊𝒕 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒉𝒐𝒘 𝒅𝒐 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒌𝒆𝒆𝒑 𝒍𝒊𝒗𝒊𝒏𝒈?

I'm not sure that I've read a book by this author before, and while I will definitely give her another try, this just wasn't the book for me.

The premise of the book revolves around Diana and Leo, an unhappily married couple. When Diana had twin boys ten years before, Leo was a doting father until the whole idea of wedded bliss and fatherhood bored him and he began stepping out on Diana. He does what he wants when he wants, and I loathed his character.

Then one day, one of the twins fails to return home from the park, and Diana receives a text that says if she wants her child returned, Leo needs to admit what he's done.

There was just too much going on, and I found the plot just a bit too outlandish to ring true. I'll try another title from this author and see if I have a different experience. Thank you to NetGalley and Bookouture for the early read. This title will publish February 28, 2024.

His Double Life by Nicole Trope

Diana loves her husband, Leo, and their ten-year-old twins Rowan and Sawyer. They live in Sydney in a great house and are mostly happy. Diana just wishes that Leo would interact with the boys a little and be home more but Leo is in real-estate and is always working, even when he is at home he is constantly on his phone. Every year Leo has to go away to overnight conferences and Diana suspects he may be cheating while away but has not had the courage to confront him.

Leo thinks he is the best sales man in his real-estate firm and thinks he will be in line to manage the place when his boss retires in a few years’ time. He may love his wife but he cheats on her every chance he gets. He may love his boys but he finds them annoying and far too talkative. He would do anything to make a sale even if it’s illegal. Leo loves going to his conferences and that is where he meets enchanting Serena. Leo becomes so obsessed with Serena he starts meeting her once a week back in Sydney but Serena is not at all what Leo believes her to be.

This book is written from Diana’s, Leo’s and Serena’s point of view.

I love this book it is a great suspense thriller. Another great book by Nicole Trope.
I would like to thank Net Galley and Bookouture for a copy of this eBook in exchange for an honest review.

Thank you to Nichole Trope and NetGalley for allowing me to read this book prior to release.

What can I say about Nicole Trope? An author I’ve only recently heard of, but someone who is now amongst my favourite authors. “His Double Life” is an amazing read, with intriguing characters and a storyline that keeps you hanging on and not wanting to let go.

I highly recommend this book and can’t wait to read more from Nicole Trope.

This is perfect for someone new to thrillers or wanting to dip their toes into the genre. It’s interesting without being over the top, not too intense or dark, a slower pace, and is easy to read. There is a little twist at the end but nothing outlandish. If you’re a fan of B.A. Paris or Shari Lapena, I think this would be right up your alley!

—Thank you so much to the author, publisher, and NetGalley for the chance to review an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.

Omg! This was such an intense suspense novel. I could not put it down. I love thrillers that has to do with families so it was not a surprise that i loved this.

This is my second book by Nicole Trope and I loved the first one so much that I was thrilled to receive a copy from NetGalley and Bookouture. I had high hopes for it.

While this book was not as intense as the other book I had read (The Family Across the Street) it definitely didn’t disappoint. The book opens in the present, with what seems to be a fairly happy family of a husband, wife, and twin boys, but things quickly turn dark when one boy doesn’t return from the park right behind his brother. We soon learn that Leo, the husband and father, has done something horrible, but we don’t find out what until much later in the book.

This story is woven together using the past and the present, and the author did a fantastic job of making me feel connection to the characters. Some I really loved, and others left a horrible taste in my mouth.

The author did a fantastic job showing how one bad decision can cause a domino effect, ruining many lives in the aftermath. If you enjoy fast-paced thrillers with a twist thrown in here and there, you’ll definitely want to check this book out!

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ from me!

Spectacular domestic thriller with lots of twists and turns that you won't see coming! In typical Nicole Trope fashion, comes His Double Life where you think one thing is going on and then the story turns back on itself and there's a completely different situation. Another truly wonderful read!

Many thanks to NetGalley and Bookouture for this ARC!

Wow!… Tense and captivating… Full of twists and turns and shocks!… Raced through it, eager to find out the ending – which was just brilliant!’

I raced through this brilliant and unputdownable book. The twists were brilliant and just kept on coming 👏🏻

Diana knows her marriage of 15 years isn’t as good as it once was. The pressure of raising twin boys means that she can’t be the attentive wife that Leo wants.

Well, Leo is more than just a bored, cheating husband - he’s a liar who will trample over anyone to get what he wants and his past is about to catch up with him and Diana will find out the whole truth!

Meanwhile, I was intrigued by Serena and her telephone calls with a convicted killer in jail.

All of the characters were well developed and believable and the pace was spot on. The ending was brilliantly executed - that’s what I call real justice 👏🏻

5 ⭐️ Thanks to Netgalley, Nicole Trope and Bookouture, for an ARC in return for an honest review.

“His Double Life” by Nicole Trope was a well written psychological thriller. This book is fast paced and you just want to keep reading to find out what happened. This book kept me guessing until the very end.
Diana and Leo seem to have a happy life, with two twin boys. When tragedy strikes all the cards come falling down. Leo seems to be hiding something and doesn’t know who to trust. Diana just wants to keep her boys safe. As they work through the events of the past and present they will find out who they really are.
Highly recommend

I received an advanced copy of this book through NetGalley and rated it 4 stars. I liked how the story was told through three different perspectives. I would recommend this book to others.

Thank you NetGalley and Bookouture for this ARC.

This book caught my attention from the first chapter, but unfortunately I kind of got bored in the 2nd part. It is an important part of the story but it also kind of dragged for me. Same with the 3rd part, it was interesting but felt it kind of dragged. I found myself skimming through parts 2 and 3 with my eyes just picking up what is important to the story. There were a couple of plot twists but some I was able to figure out.

Now let's talk characters, I was not a fan of Leo from the start and I felt that Diana's character wasn't fully developed. I just know that she is a wife and mother. I kept waiting for her to develop more throughout the story but she didn't. I won't mention the other characters since that will kind of ruin the story.

Now to the ending, it was interesting but not the big bang that I expected. It was kind of disappointing and didn't make much sense. I expected so much more after the way that the story started. It was an interesting read, I don't hate it but I don't love it. I also don't regret reading it even though this review may seem a little bit on the negative side. I may have to look for other books from this author.