I tried to love this book, I hate to say, it just wasn't grabbing me. The writing is fine, I feel like I didn't get enough about the characters. I put it down, read another book, picked it back up and did finish. It just fell flat for me. I'm very much looking forward to more books from this author, as I really liked the 2 I read previously .
Thanks to netgalley, the publisher and the author for the chance to read this ARC.

I’m loving thrillers right now, but this one just wasn’t for me. I wasn’t a fan of the writing style nor the characters. Unfortunately it was a dnf for me.

Alice and her boss Finn plan to spend a weekend away in secret, when they will be staying at an airbnb at a remote location. Alice is taken aback when there appears to be a mix up with bookings and another couple show up claiming that they have booked the same accommodation for the same timeframe.

But while Alice has not been entirely honest about her plans for the weekend, neither has Finn. Perhaps they have each underestimated the other. So, how does the new couple fit into the story?

This is an entertaining psychological thriller with plenty of twists. The pacing could have been better, with the second half being noticeably more engaging. It gets 3.5 stars, and the final plot twist is worth waiting for - even if the storytelling does require some suspension of disbelief!

very thrilling! did not see the plot twist coming at all. the book kept my attention all throughout. the plot was very interesting and the characters were likeable. no complaints! will read more from this author

The first half of the book dragged on but the second half of the book kept me in suspense and was very good. I think if this author wrote the first half a little differently I would have rated it higher as the premise of the book was good.

Im here to announce I have a problem...

I am addicted to domestic thrillers.

It was the title that drew me in. I knew that I had so many books to read but what's one more? Look at this cover? The title? I was instantly enthralled and I really had that creeping in feeling of FOMO.

Triona Walsh, you got me

This book was FAN-FREAKING-TASTIC.

I will be shouting it from the rooftops.

I have zero regrets that my laundry went undone and my pooch went unfed (well maybe not that part)

Thrills, shrills and a few glances over your shoulder, this book delivers!

Check out this teaser :

It was supposed to be the perfect weekend. Just you, me… and my chance at revenge. Until they arrived…

The fire crackles gently in the grate as my partner Finn fills my glass with red wine. Looking into his sparkling blue eyes, I feel a tug on my heart. Finn is my boss, and no one can know how hard we’ve fallen for each other. We thought this lighthouse keeper’s cottage on the wild Irish coast would be the perfect secret getaway. Then there’s a knock at the door…

A rain-soaked couple tell us that they’ve booked the house for the weekend too. I look to Finn, but he steps aside to let them in. I stiffen. This trip isn’t just a chance for Finn and me to fall deeper in love. Nobody can know the real reason we’re here. My life is hanging by a thread. I have no choice but to welcome the couple with open arms, offer them a drink, and tell them we’ll have this all sorted out by the morning.

Finn doesn’t know the real me, but it seems I don’t know him either.

This other couple is here for a reason, and one of us won’t be leaving this place alive…

This was an engaging read with great twists, but it definitely caused me to suspend my disbelief. The story centers on Alice and Finn, who rent an Airbnb type lighthouse in a secluded area, only to be joined by another couple who said there had been confusion with the booking and they were confirmed as well. It becomes quickly clear that all 4 of these characters have pretty big secrets that they are hiding.

None of these characters were all that likable but that doesn’t really bother me. It was the silly decisions they made that got to me, at times. I thought there were surprising twists throughout, but much of them felt unbelievable. Even the reasons for characters making life-changing decisions sometimes seems like a bit of a stretch. This all being said, the twists were interesting and I enjoyed being surprised. The end of the book ties up loose ends but is a little too clean to be realistic.

Overall, it’s a tense story that is fun to read as long as you are able to suspend disbelief. Thanks to Netgalley for providing me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

Very far fetched but well written. I enjoyed the writing and the scenery is beautifully described. Just a tad too unrealistic for me. But an OK read overall

My first book read on NetGalley, normally I prefer having my books in physical copy when I read them but I enjoyed this one. Made me guessing until the end !

The premise of the Other Couple drew me in immediately, The setting of the novel, a lighthouse in rural Ireland, is very eerie. I found myself wondering why anyone would want to rent it as a weekend getaway.

At times the story felt a bit slow. It took me longer to read than it should have. It did keep me curious as to what would be the connection between the characters and the final outcome. I did want to keep readin to see how the story would all come together.

The main characters are not particularly likeable and this is one of those books where you immediately feel that no one is as they seem to be. The final conclusion fell a bit flat for me.

Overall, this is an easy read. If you are a fan of psychological thrillers you should definitely give this one a try.

I honestly struggled to finish The Other Couple. After a month and a half os trying to get through it, I almost DNF'd. The premise sounded so promising, and I was ready for a page-turning thriller—but personally, it just didn’t deliver. The first half kept hinting that each character had secrets, yet they were too vague and the reveals were too sparse to keep me hooked. It felt like I was waiting and waiting for something big to happen, but it kind of just dragged on.

The plot twists were predictable, with some even feeling downright unbelievable. By the time the story picked up near the end, I’d already lost the sense of urgency I usually love in thrillers. Even the ending felt rushed, like everything was crammed in at the last minute.

Not my cup of tea, but for readers who enjoy a slower-burn mystery with subtle hints of suspense rather than high-stakes action, it might be a better fit.

Thanks to NetGalley and Bookouture for providing a copy in exchange for my honest thoughts.

This was an utterly fantastic, slow-burn psychological thriller which I just could not put down.

I didn't trust anyone! Who are "the other couple" and what have they got on Finn? What's "the plan" that Alice has had since she was a child? I had so many theories and new ones cropped up all the time. However, every single one of my guesses and theories was wrong. There were so many twists!

I'll admit I did get very annoyed at Finn going scuba diving on his own though. Anyone who scuba dives knows you don't ever solo dive, no matter how experienced you are!

I loved the setting as well. I could really picture a remote lighthouse. I think it would make the perfect B&B for a quiet getaway.

Thank you NetGalley and Bookouture for the advanced copy of The Other Couple by Triona Walsh. The Other Couple is a great thriller with writing that makes you feel like you are right there with the characters. Finn and Alice have booked a romantic getaway at a remote lighthouse. Just as things start heating up, there is a knock at the door and another couple claim they have booked this lighthouse. With nothing else to do, Finn and Alice let them stay the night till things get sorted in the morning. But will things get sorted? Who are these people? What do they want? Is everyone being truthful? Everyone has a secret and someone might die! Triona Walsh is becoming one of my favorite authors !

Thank you to NetGalley and Bookouture for my copy of this book!


2.5 stars ⭐️⭐️½ rounded up to 3
The premise had me hooked and I was really excited to dive into this book - and the first few chapters set it up well I thought.

But the climax just didn’t hit the spot for me. The plot lines became convoluted and confusing and the “twist” I just found a bit farfetched to be honest.

I really had to push to get through the last few hours of the book.

I do like the way Tríona Walsh writes in parts, the first half was strong but the second let me down a bit.

Big thanks to Bookouture for a copy on Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
The Other Couple is a hooking, sleek and a creative read.
Alice and Finn go away together in secret to a guest lighthouse.
As Finn is her boss, according to company policy there’s to be no relationships internally.
As they settle in, there’s a knock at the door.
Vivienne and Mac, say they have also booked the accommodation.
As both couples won’t budge, they decide to contact the owner.
But as the hours tick by, all is not as it seems….
Secrets and deception are high on the agenda.
Who is lying…..
Who is here for revenge….
Then the truth comes out……
No one is safe.
Triona has cleverly penned a twisty tale.
I must say I was quite impressed with all the deceit and misinformation.
A great read for thriller fans.

This was my first book I read by Triona Walsh, and i really love her writing! I’m a big fan of thriller books that take place in a remote location so this was perfect for me. There were quite a few twists and turns, most of which surprised me! This is a solid thriller read that I recommend reading.

I'm so sorry. I was debating whether I should write a review or just sit this one out because I don't have many good things to say! First of all, the writing was slightly cringe, at least for me. The amount of times someone "cried out" simple words in this book is insane. Also, MAYBE. Why did they say "maybe" in every other sentence? I'm so sorry because I really wanted to like it because of how intriguing the storyline sounded but the writing alone was enough for me to just skim the pages, with the hope a great Plottwist would happen. Surprise; it did not. Anyways; not for me but maybe its for you! Keep in mind; tastes are different and whatever I dislike, may be your next favorite read!
I still want to thank NetGalley, the Publisher and the Author for making it possible for me to read "The other couple" by Triona Walsh as an early copy!

This is the first book I’ve read by Triona and I will be reading her other books. What a delightful , twisty tale that will have you on the edge of your seat and guessing until the last word. All the characters are very suspect and are hiding some secrets. Triona tells the story in a way you feel like they are all guilty of something. Her level of detail about the surrounding, the lighthouse and overall setting is magnificent..you feel as if you are there. Thank you NetGalley and Bookouture For the advanced reading copy.

The Other Couple by Triona Walsh was an engrossing, twisty read which I loved! I got sucked into the story with the second knocks on the lighthouse door! Each main character had his/her own secrets which the reader slowly unraveled during the story. Highly recommend! Thanks to NetGalley and Bookouture for an ARC in exchange for my honest review. All opinions are my own. 4 stars!

This was one twisty type of story, where all of the clues point one way and then the author pulls the rug out from under you feet. I did not expect the big twist in this one so I was wrong with my outcome in the novel. The characters definitely leant into the personalities that the author had created them and this was something which I really appreciated. I can not wait to see what Triona Walsh comes out with next.