One of the first ebooks I bought was the first boxset of the Josie Quinn series, and I'v never regretted that. Lisa Regan writes thrilling and entertaining stories that keeps you reading and at the edge of your seat. Well developed characters, nice writing style, good storyline. So yes, I highly recommend this series.
I received an advance review copy via NetGalley/Bookouture and I'm leaving a voluntary and honest review.

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"A Heart-Pounding, Unputdownable Thriller That Left Me Breathless!"

From the very first chapter, Husband Missing had me hooked! Chapter 1 gave such a warm, intimate glimpse into Josie and Noah’s home life, setting the stage for the emotional rollercoaster that followed. But by Chapter 2, I was on the edge of my seat, and I didn’t get up until I finished the very last page. Lisa Regan has done it again—this is a pulse-pounding, adrenaline-fueled thriller that keeps you guessing until the very end.

The synopsis alone had me intrigued, but the execution was even better. Josie’s world is turned upside down when she comes home to find her house ransacked and Noah missing. The tension is palpable as she follows the trail of bloodied handprints and uncovers a chilling connection to her traumatic past. The way Regan weaves together Josie’s personal history with the current investigation is masterful. I was completely immersed in the dual mysteries, and the stakes felt incredibly real.

What I loved most was how this book dives deep into Josie’s character. Her strength, determination, and vulnerability shine through as she confronts her past while fighting to save Noah. The emotional depth added so much weight to the story, making it more than just a thriller—it’s a gripping exploration of resilience and love.

And that ending? Wow. I’m already counting down the days until Book 23! Lisa Regan knows how to leave her readers desperate for more.

If you’re a fan of Kendra Elliot, Melinda Leigh, or Lisa Regan’s previous work, you absolutely cannot miss this series. Husband Missing is a perfect blend of mystery, suspense, and heart, and it cements Josie Quinn as one of the most compelling detectives in the genre. Five stars all the way—this is a must-read!

Thanks to Ms Regan, Netgalley and the publisher for this ARC in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are strictly my own.

Detective Josie Quinn and her husband Lt, Noah Farley are both employed by the Denton, PA police department. They are anxiously awaiting the day their baby adoption is approved but with their work history as it is they are mindful of the roadblocks. Through circumstances in Josie’s troubled childhood, danger finds them. Only Josie can interpret the small crumbs of clues but she is reclused from the case since it is her husband who has been kidnapped. As Josie works the case from the outside there are many tense scenes, terrifying up and downs to the ever-evolving story. It will keep you strung out and emotionally drained to the very end!

This book is #22 in the Detective Josie Quinn series, but it can easily be read as a stand-alone.

The book begins 12 years ago with "Bug" standing outside of a large house waiting for her mother to come out. When she finally does, Bug is terrified by the appearance of her mom. The prologue definitely grabbed my attention, which to me is super important!

After the prologue, we are introduced to several characters, including Josie, Noah, Ryan, and Trinity. At first, the connection between the characters in the prologue and the other characters in the book isn't obvious. Periodically, throughout the book, the author flashes back one week, and those flashbacks focus on "Bug" as an adult. I had already made a prediction on who Bug was, but my guess wasn't even close.

This was my first book by this author, and it definitely won't be my last!

Thank you to NetGalley for the opportunity to read this ARC in exchange for my honest opinion/review.

Despite this book being the twenty-second in the series, the storylines are only improving and not the slightest bit formulaic. The characters are well thought out and their interactions and emotional trials are felt by the reader. Josie struggles so much in this book as she deals with the kidnapping of her husband, Noah. Her family and friends rally around to help her out while she agonizes over not knowing where Noah is or who took him. Clues seem to have something to do with Lila, the woman who kidnapped her when she was three weeks old. This case is a lot like a puzzle in that you get pieces and are trying to figure out how they all go together, but are sure you are missing some of them. It is a very intense story and I have to say the author does not make it easy to put it all together. Definitely more than a few surprises along the way. The ending is somewhat bittersweet in that you can predict more emotion hurdles Josie will be jumping in the next book. And maybe we might learn a bit more about Turner's backstory as his character has to be hiding something.

Lisa Regan is a master at crafting suspense and keeps the reader on the edge of their seat. Noah is missing. When Josie comes home from work, someone has trashed their home and blood is everywhere. When the frantic hunt for Noah starts we soon see two cases collide. Josie has to look back at the life she had as a child, a woman that raised and terrorized her. What could possibly be the connection? Finding much needed family support from unexpected and also loyal people as she struggles with the fact she may never see her husband again. Trinity, her sister, are growing so much closer now. A big step for Josie. If it hadn't been for Trinity, I think Josie would have lost it sooner. We also have a very different side of Turner. He still tries to annoy Josie but you can tell he cares and softens a bit during the search for Noah.

This book has a bit of everything mixed in ... emotions, drama, bodies, and jaw-dropping twists. Lisa Regan is at the top of her game once again, and now I’m left tapping my foot as I wait for the next one because that ending… explosive! It was like 2AM when I finished and that ending made me want to scream NOOOOO!! WHAT???

I don't want to spoil anything for readers ... but if you are a JQ fan you will not be disappointed! Grab it!

Thank you Netgalley for this ARC!

Once again- blown away!! No body can write these stories like Lisa Regan!!
This story hit close to home for Josie; her terrible past has currently become her present day nightmare. With the help of her team, family and of course her own brilliance, Josie is able to follow the trail of clues!
It was awesome to see Trinity and Josie working together again, and this novel also made us cry along with the characters in anticipation.

Can't wait for the next one!!!

Another new favorite suspenseful, police procedural from Lisa Regan!! I love when Trinity and Josie work together. The story arc of Lila’s mother kept me flipping through the pages quickly. I couldn’t read fast enough. Josie and all the characters in Denton are like my family and friends. Familiar yet beyond badass!
Thank you to Lisa Regan, the publisher, NetGalley for an ARC of this.
Also, fun fact: Shirley Swenson was a dear friend and my friend and I have entered many contests to get her named as a character in one of Lisa’s books. Enter Book 22. Love and miss you forever, Shirls!

Husband Missing - Detective Josie Quinn #22 by Lisa Regan

Lisa Regan delivered in spades with this amazing page turner of a read from start to finish, with an ending you don’t expect but perhaps offers a peek of what’s to come.
Josie is tested to her very core and from every direction as she’s removed from a case that has hit too close to home. Thankfully, she has the love of her family, and as always, her team has her back (even Turner) as she desperately holds on to hope as she counts the hours throughout the story full of twists, turns and drama ultimately solving a mystery that was years in the making. Thanks to NetGalley and the author for a chance to read and review her work.

Ok, I held my breath through ninty-eight percent of this book, scared for the ending and hoping for a different one than the one I feared. Josie's shock and silence were palpable, I could feel it while reading this book and the desperation she must have felt not being able to do her normal job.

Will they find Noah in time? Will she be able to find him in time?

She and Trinity are growing so much closer. If it hadn't been for Trinity, I think Josie would have lost it so much sooner. Thank God for Gretchen and her friendship. And Josie's mom and dad. And we will see a different side of Turner in this book, at least for a little while.

This book held me by the throat the entire time I read this book. I hope you find it as good as I did. Now, I'm going to read it again.

I received this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

This story was freaking amazing. I can't get over how intricate the plot was and how all the pieces came together by the end. There's a murder at the construction site of a new hospital even with increased security due to a previous incident resulting in a tragedy. Just as the investigation starts, Josie's husband Noah, goes missing from their home. The place is completely torn apart so they assume the robbers were looking for something but it doesn't explain why they would take Noah. Then Josie and her twin sister, Trinity, are working to get the house back in order when they come across an old case file and a box of Lila's mementos that Josie almost forgot she had. Who in the world would be interested in that? Nothing seems to make sense.

Josie's in a terrible state and even though she's not supposed to be working, we readers know that won't stop her. With her close family and friends around her for support, she tries her hardest to focus on the current murder investigation and her abusive mother's background to see if anything connects to Noah's disappearance. She can't comprehend life without him and will do anything on either side of the law to ensure his return.

I could not put this book down. I was hooked once it delved into Lila's childhood and the mystery surrounding her mother. I knew it would resolve somewhat like it did, but that didn't stop it from being so bittersweet and sentimental. And what is Lisa Regan doing with that ending?! That's just torturous teasing us like that! How am I supposed to wait for the next book when she casually throws that in there like that? Pure genius.

Noah is missing, and Josie’s world is teetering on the edge. This case was understandably overwhelming for Josie and, at times, difficult to read. Gretchen had Josie’s back, and even Turner, somewhat unexpectedly, proved to be a source of support. Josie’s entire family – especially her sister – rallied around her, making it heartwarming to see the unwavering support she had gathered.
The case itself was fantastic, very complex, and I think it’s one of my favorites in the entire series. Just when I thought every detail of Josie’s past and her kidnapper mother had already been explored, I was proven wrong. The twists kept coming, and the way everything connected in the end was both surprising and satisfying.
That said, I was a bit disappointed with the ending; it wasn’t the direction I had hoped for. Nevertheless, I’m looking forward to the next book in the series.
I would like to thank NetGalley, Bookouture and the author Lisa Regan for supplying a copy of this novel in exchange for an honest review.

Another excellent book in this series. Detective Josie Quinn is a brilliant character and as usual she has so much thrown at her in this book. I was interested to see how she would cope when she was removed from cases when her husband was abducted, but she was as tenacious as always, encouraged by her twin, bending rules (and credibility in places!) to get to what she needed. The story of her nemesis Lila was threaded throughout and skilfully done to bring the different strands of the plot together. I enjoyed trying to work out how the different cases would link together, and was blindsided by at least one twist. I found Roe an excellent character and found myself feeling so much empathy for her, in site of her alleged crimes. I hope we hear more about her in a future book as I think she could become important in Josie's quest to unravel her past. The ending is a proper cliff-hanger and I am really looking forward to the next book already to find out the impact of it!
Thanks NetGalley for the ARC.

There isn’t a bad book in this series and they just keep getting better! Josie Quinn has a definite knack for figuring out what’s happened even when she’s not directly working a case. Her husband is missing and despite not being an active member of the team looking for him she has lots of ideas how this whole case played out. The author does such a good job of describing the settings in the book whether it’s an indoor or outdoor setting, as well as the characters and their personalities. The ending has me waiting not too patiently for the next book! I can’t get enough of this series and hope it will last quite a while longer. If you haven’t read this series you’re missing out on some great mysteries. I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

Book #22 ..wow! Does this author ever write a bad book in this series....NOPE! This book was SO good! Josie comes home from work to find Noah missing with blood in the garage and spilled over in the garage is her box of Lila's old things. Lila has come back from the dead to leave some clues to her past and which are now intertwined with Noah's kidnapping. I finished this book in one day. Yes one day!! It was that good. From the very first pages you will not be able to put it down!! Keep writing, Lisa Regan. This series is perfection!!!

I just finished reading Missing Husband and I am absolutely obsessed with Josie Quinn and her team. This is Lisa Regan’s 22nd Josie book and it just continues to get better. I literally could not stop turning the pages. I love how the stories wave and turn and still continue to end with my mouth wide open and waiting patiently for the next installment! Josie Quinn books are my favorite books to press into anyone’s hands! They just continue to get better. My only regret is that I cannot read them for the first time again. Waiting patiently for 23!

Great addition to the Josie Quinn series. The storyline was suspenseful and engaging, and the emotions the characters experienced were relatable. Totally met my expectations for this series that has become one of my favorites.

I have never written a book, but I can imagine it's not an easy task. I cannot imagine how many hours it takes to complete one, but I suppose that, when you see your 'baby' being born and loved by so many people, it must be a great feeling. 

Authors writing series, create characters readers start to consider as friends and they look forward to, not only the next cases, but also to the developments of their personal lives. Readers laugh and cry with the recurring main persons and wish them the best.

Well, I suppose it happens to others too, because it certainly happens to me. :)

Josie has been to terrible things up till now, but now she is also embraced by love and friendship. Although she tries to leave all the bad things behind, they still haunt her and rip her world apart. 

She finds herself with her back against the wall, but she manages to use the smallest crevice to sleip through in order to find clues.

This is a very devastating story, brilliantly written, as per usual. Once you sit down, you don't want to do anything else but to keep on reading. Loved it. 5 stars

Thank you

For law enforcement couple, Josie and Noah, things are looking good! They have been approved for adoption and can’t wait to become parents. They have a long history of solving difficult-to-solve murders. And then….. a murder, an abduction, family connections that will blow your mind, tears, and finally….answers! Whew! This was a doozie! And the ending….WOW!

Thank you, Bookouture for the copy of Husband Missing (Detective Josie Quinn Book 22) by Lisa Regan. This book felt more complex than the earlier books, but it was fantastic when Josie started putting some of the pieces together. The characters were vivid and easy to care about (most of) them so much I might have shed a tear or two at some point. You can read this book as a standalone, but I promise you will want to read the rest of the series when you finish it! The series keeps getting better, and I can’t wait to see what is next for Josie! 5 stars