This was entertaining enough, but had a few glitches. The ending didn't fit in very well with the rest of the story, it was implausible and seemed a bit rushed, almost as if the author hadn't decided on a conclusion and quickly came up with something. A bit over the top for me.

Jessica Huntley's Horrible Husbands is a compelling exploration of modern relationships, focusing on the intricacies of marriage and the challenges many couples face. With a sharp wit and keen observational skills, Huntley delves into the dynamics that can make or break a partnership, particularly highlighting the behaviors and attitudes that can lead to frustrations and disconnect.

Firstly love the premise and the setup. The characters are interesting and introduced quickly to get started with the action which I loved. The action starts from the beginning which works brilliantly for a thriller.

Loved the plans to kill the husbands and feeling of sisterhood. A fun thriller with an interesting premise.

Thank you Joffe Books and NetGalley for this e-arc in exchange of my unbiased review.

Wow this was a thriller! First off - check trigger warnings. Literally every possible trigger is in this book. That surprised me because Jessica Huntley's other books I've read were not like that. That being said, three best friends Holly, Lisa, and Penny did have some horrible husbands! This book follows the lives of Lisa, Penny, and Holly and all of the things they're going through. They meet for a girls weekend and decide the only way to survive is to kill their husbands. There are no shortages of twists and turns in this book. I did enjoy it. Thanks to NetGalley and Joffe Books for this ARC.

This didn't work for me. The idea of 3 women trying to kill their awful husbands is pretty far fetched. That would be fine if there was some humour to it but it was all a bit serious.
There were a few twists but they were so clearly flagged that they weren't a surprise.

This is the first book I've read by this author & it definitely won't be the last!! I'm off to find more books by this author!!!

Huh. I knew this was going to be a far-fetched, escapist fantasy about women getting rid of their horrible husbands (which I’m 100% into!), but it went sideways and was too over the top for me. I love some bloody vengeance, and I was hoping for a Sweetpea-style situation here, but this read more like Freida McFadden and the Scooby gang wrote this after hotboxing in the Mystery Machine.

I’m clearly an outlier here, so don’t let me dissuade you from picking it up - I have apparently become particular about my revenge fantasies. 🤷🏻‍♀️

What a great book! I absolutely loved how twisty and clever this one was! I was totally engrossed from beginning to end and would definitely read from this author again,

I wasn’t sure about this one, but other than moving back and forth between the three main characters and their individual stories (not crazy about that), it was an interesting story. The three characters, long-time friends, are Holly, Penny and Lisa. One is being physically abused by her husband, but covers up the abuse. One is a mother of twins who has concerns about her husband and what he may be up to. The third woman is a personal trainer who may have a darker side to her with which her friends are unaware. When they gather for a weekend at one of the woman’s homes, they finally share the problems they are each having with their husbands. The decision is made…the only way to solve their problems is to get rid of their horrible husbands. The various twists, to the story, continued until the surprising end! I received an advance review copy at no cost and without obligation for an honest review. (paytonpuppy)

A group of friends gather for a girl's weekend. After a few drinks, it comes out that everyone is hiding secrets about their husbands. But they can't be that bad. Right? You'll have to read to find out.

I really like this book!

Jessica Huntley delivers a gripping thriller that had my heart racing from start to finish. This fast-paced, twist-filled novel keeps readers on edge with its unpredictable plot and clever storytelling.

Penny, Holly, and Lisa have been inseparable since childhood, believing they shared everything—until Lisa’s devastating secret about her husband, Simon, is revealed. He’s been abusing her, but she’s not the only one hiding the truth. During their weekend getaway, Penny and Holly’s secrets surface as well, leading the trio to a shocking decision: to take justice into their own hands. What follows is a gripping, tension-filled journey packed with unexpected twists, moral dilemmas, and a darkness that tests the limits of their friendship.

The multiple POVs and timeline shifts enhance the narrative, offering deeper insight into the characters and their choices. Huntley’s writing is sharp and immersive, making this an addictive, binge-worthy read. Despite the dark themes, there are moments of humor that balance the intensity. The open-ended conclusion leaves room for interpretation, making the final twist even more satisfying.

If you love thrillers that keep you guessing until the very last page, Horrible Husbands is a must-read.

Special thanks to NetGalley and Joffe Books for this advanced digital copy in exchange for an honest review.

While away on a girl's weekend, three friends share secrets about their husbands' unsavory behavior that has them taking karma into their own hands. Can they get away with not only one, but three murders? Fast paced, twisty and hilarious.

Lisa, Penny, and Holly became close friends when they met in dance class at age 7. They are now in their early 30’s and are still very close even though they don’t live near one another. They always called themselves The Bitches.

Lisa is a pharmacist married to Simon. While she loves him dearly, he has taken to losing his temper and being physically violent to her, injuring her. She tries to cover up her bruises and hopes that he will stop doing this.

Penny owns her own company and is married to Drake, who is in insurance and works on the east coast in the U.S. most of the time. They have twins, Lori and Luca. Their home is quite large and expensive. However, Penny has just discovered something about Drake this is disgusting and she wants him gone.

Holly is a personal trainer and is in quite good shape herself. She is married to a man who lost his job and doesn’t do anything but loaf around the house. She knows he is gambling again and worries that he may be stealing her money.

When the three friends decide to get together at Penny’s home for a long weekend, they end up telling one another about all of the problems they are having with their husbands. That’s when they come up with idea to do away with them. Now, they have to figure out how to do it and not get caught.

Oh my goodness! What a story this is. There dark humor, violence, and revenge all rolled up into the perfect book. I wasn’t expecting the ending to be like it was, but it did wrap things up quite nicely. This is a 5-star read so enjoy!

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

'Three best friends. Three women who will do anything for each other. Including killing their horrible husbands.' This is what grabbed me from the beginning and I knew this book would be interesting and full of thrilling suspense and intrigue. And I wasn't wrong.

A great book that had you gripped from the start and I love the characters, Penny, Lisa and Holly and their friendship that goes beyond what any friendship does. It is fast paced, enthralling, emotional and so much more. I just couldn't put it down.

Thank you NetGalley and Joffe Books for giving me the opportunity to read and review this book.

Horrible Husbands by Jessica Huntley was so addictive and I ended up reading it all afternoon and I loved it! It is full of brilliant twists and turns that will have you turning the pages to find out what happens next.

Penny, Lisa and Holly have been best friends since childhood, they're all married and are hiding secrets about their marriage to their husbands.. They haven't seen each other in person for over three years, even though they text and FacetTime each other constantly. Now, they have finally going on a weekend away and the alcohol starts pouring, the truth finally comes out about their husbands.

Penny: I know my husband has cheated on me. But I can’t believe what I just found in the bedside drawer.
Are my children safe . . . ?

Lisa: The first time he did it was on our wedding anniversary. He broke down in tears afterwards.
That’s the thing about Simon. He’s always sorry afterwards!!!. . . until the next time, always the next time!!! Of she survives!

Holly: My husband is useless. He just loafs around the house all day and spends my money.
But now I think he’s done something far worse.

"Is your husband so horrible that you’d ask your best friend to kill him?"

"Now thats a big question to ask someone!!! Would you?????"

A great book to get your teeth into and it will not disappoint!

WoW.......This is So good! I loved it! I highly recommend this book it was brilliant from start to finish.

Horrible Husbands is an addictive, twisty thriller that I could not put down! I couldn’t turn the pages fast enough to find out how it ended, but at the same time I was sad when I finished it because I loved it so much! The plot is so cleverly crafted, and the twists and turns had me shocked! The characters in this book are most definitely flawed, but I loved them all the sake and found myself rooting for them. This book is a great mix of dark moments, emotional moments, and also humorous moments. It really was just the perfect mix of everything for me.
Overall, I loved this book and I can’t wait to read more by this author!

Thank you to Netgalley for a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

Penny, Holly and Lisa get together after many years for a girl's weekend. They keep in regular contact via Whatsapp, but do not mention how unhappy their marriages are.
It all comes out over the weekend, and they decide to kill their husbands.

Easily a 5 star read for me. I stayed up late to try and finish it, but the need to sleep won, so I woke up early to read the final chapters.

Riveting, fast paced, emotional, triggering. I could not put it down.



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I really enjoyed this thriller! It was not what I was expecting! Unhinged friends with fantastic plot! This had my gripped from the off and I was so intrigued and invested how it was all going to play out!
Very pleased to have been able to read this
Thank you so much

Horrible Husbands by Jessica Huntley is a suspenseful but also laugh out loud hilarious thriller! I couldn't put this book down I was so invested in what was going on. Lisa, Holly and Penny have been friends since childhood, sharing secrets, dreams and laughs as they navigated life together. Even after they moved to opposite ends of the country they still kept in touch with The B!tches group chat. But each of these women are hiding things. Lisa is married to Simon who abuses her, Holly is married to Will a lazy thief and Penny is married to Drake who cheated on her and who knows what else he is hiding. After 3 years of not seeing each other in person The B!tches plan a weekend at Penny's house where copious amounts of alcohol is consumed and all of the secrets the girls have hidden from each other come out. Thus begins a plan to reclaim who they once were. A plan to kill their horrible husbands.
This book was a highly amusing and thrilling read. Told from the POVs of the three women, this book alternates from the present to the past while we figure out all of the secrets that are being kept. And that ending? Holy! I thought I knew what was going on but nope.. I was wrong! If you are looking for an addictive humorous thriller that you want to read in one sitting, look no further!
Thank you to NetGalley, Jessica Huntley, and Joffe Books for this ARC. Expected release date is January 23rd 2025.

Thank you to Netgalley and Joffe Books for an early copy of this book in exchange for a honest review. I loved this book and read it in one day. I loved the characters and the storyline. I enjoyed the closeness of the three friends and laughed at them in parts of this book. It was a great book and I would definitely recommend this book.