The Good Parents by Jessica Huntley is so easy to jump right into! Brittany Young is a pastry chef in the cutthroat world of cuisine. She loves the artistry and precision involved but despises her boss so she makes some changes. Added to that stress is the sudden horrible loss of her twin sister. After discovering she's pregnant, she grows frantic as tries to stretch her dollars. When all seems lost, in the midst of unimaginable sorrow, a couple discovers her while waiting tables at another restaurant and after an interview, accepts their offer to travel to their French villa to be their personal pastry chef. Her financial worries melt away but others are added to the mix, especially when John and Angela act strangely. Plus they want Brittany's baby. As you can imagine, all sorts of things go wrong.

The pace is snappy and the characters well developed for a psychological thriller. Though not always realistic, the twists and suspense kept me glued to the pages. I like that the list of characters is short so there is no confusion or flipping back and forth. This is a very likeable book, compelling and unexpected with that special something impossible to put into words. I look forward to exploring the author's back catalogue and anticipate more from her in the future.

Brittany takes a job as a personal chef to a rich couple who have had past tragedies. John is mysterious and Angela seems to be suffering from ptsd or manic depression. Brittany discovers that she is pregnant and the couple want her to be their surrogate.

Many twists and turns and Brittany doesn't know who is lying and who she can trust. I read this book in one day because I wanted to see what happened and why Angela is the way she is. It all wraps up to a good ending

Many thanks to netgalley, the author and Inkubator books for approving my request to read this book.

The Good Parents is a dark twisty thriller which is well written and fast paced. In this book we see Brittany a pastry chef offered the opportunity of a lifetime but is it just to good to be true?

This is the first book I've read by this author and I thoroughly enjoyed it, I will most certainly be reading more of her books

The Good Parents is an addictively, intriguing, dark and twisty psychological thriller. The book does start off on the slower side (stick through it, it's worth it), but Jessica's writing always manages to keep me hooked. I read this book in 2 sittings. I was so engrossed in the story. The storyline and plot are original with shocking revelations and a pace that keeps you flipping those pages.

Brittany was such a well developed character. There were many dislikable and untrustworthy characters. I didn't know who to trust, what to trust, kept my mind spinning. This book was definitely a roller coaster ride and I highly enjoyed it.

Overall, this was a great dark and twisty thriller that is impossible to put down. Jessica is a true talent with her storytelling skills, her delivery and her originality. Give her a shot if you haven't!

✨️Thank you to @netgalley, @inkubatorbooks & @jessicahuntley for my gifted ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Brittany Young is a top pastry chef. She has been caring for her twin sister, Clare, who suffers from kidney disease, and Clare passes away.
Brittany struggles to keep it together, she loses her job, is in a load of debt and then is hired by an extremely wealthy couple.
She finds she is pregnant, and her employers, John and Angela want to adopt the baby.

I am not quite sure what I thought of this novel actually. Brittany is grieving, yes, but she seems to be focused on herself, and only herself.
There are so many characters in this book that I dislike, and Brittany trusts all of them!!
Luke was probably the best of the lot, and she ghosted him!

I have read a few of Jessica Huntley's books, and really enjoyed them. This one, I remain on the fence.

3/5 stars from me.

THE GOOD PARENTS BY JESSICA HUNTLEY.
Release date set for the 6th of April 2025.
5 STARS.
This book is amazing.
I adored Jessica's writing style.
The beginning of the book i felt so sorry for the main female character.
Really great characters, likeable and a few i disliked.
Shocking revelations.
Heartbreaking moments.
The whole story line is sooooo good and I've thoroughly enjoyed reading.
I'm so glad i found this author and i cant wait to read more of her work.
JUST BRILLIANT.

This book struck a good balance between tackling serious topics and maintaining a captivating mystery. I appreciated being able to multitask without missing key plot points."

After grieving the loss of her twin sister, pastry chef Brittany Young feels adrift. When she lands an incredible opportunity as a private chef for the wealthy and enigmatic John and Angela Dalton, it seems like the fresh start she desperately needs. The job helps her regain her footing, and for the first time in a long while, life seems to be looking up. But when Brittany unexpectedly becomes pregnant, the Daltons eagerly offer to adopt the child and raise it as their own. At first, it seems like the perfect arrangement.

That is until Brittany starts to notice cracks beneath the couple’s polished façade. Angela’s behavior grows more erratic, and John’s charm carries an unsettling, sinister quality. The deeper she digs, the more disturbing truths she uncovers. Soon, Brittany realizes her dream job may be a carefully laid trap. And once you're in the Daltons' world, getting out isn’t so easy.

The plot of this book pulled me in immediately, delivering all the elements of a compelling thriller. Spanning a little over a year in under 300 pages, it’s a fast-paced read that keeps you on edge. I found myself constantly trying to unravel the Daltons' secrets, and with chapters from Angela's perspective woven in, the story kept me second-guessing what was really happening. While I did raise an eyebrow at some of the characters’ decisions and how realistic they were, I still thoroughly enjoyed this read. I'm looking forward to exploring more of Jessica Huntley's work!