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The Other Couple

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An addictive and heartpounding read. I couldn't put it down! Kind of dark and full of suspense! 5 stars!!!!

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For the most part I thought this was an okay read. The premise is that Amy knows something has happened to her husband Greg, he would not just lose her. Amy becomes desperate to seek the truth and when she does who knows what will happen.
I did enjoy this and Jeffrey weaves a suspenseful plot that has a few surprising twists along the way. I always struggle a bit with this kind of book as I do not find all of the actions believable and there were a few moments in this where I was raising my eyebrows but there is definitely enough drama to hold any reader's attention.
I thought the characters were good and in different ways, I found Amy and Kirsten to be likeable. I felt for both of them and could feel myself torn in two as to what the correct ending should be.
There is a lot of emotion in this read which Jeffrey has captured really well. My interest was definitely held whilst reading this and I read it quickly as I wanted to know the resolution.
Thank you to NetGalley and HQ for an advance copy.

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Amy and Greg have celebrated their wedding anniversary and the impending arrival of a new baby. While Amy cooks lunch Greg walks the dog but never returns. They have a cottage that they rent out and Kirsten and Nick have spent the weekend there. On their way home they have an accident. What have they done and where is Greg? The police are not a great help to Amy at the start and she takes matters in to our own hands. As she uncovers the clues she decides on getting revenge.
I loved this book from Diane Jeffrey. I really felt for Amy and I disliked Kirsten and Nick from the beginning. I was looking forward to seeing how Amy would get revenge.
Thank you to Netgalley, the publisher and the author for granting me an advance copy.

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I raced through this book so fast it is electrifying and a edge of your seat style thriller.
I was glued to my kindle.

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Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for providing me with an advance copy of The Other Couple by Diane Jeffrey in exchange for my honest review and opinion. This book is absolutely one of the best books I have read this year! I loved everything about it and was unable to put it down. There are so many gasp out loud moments in it that will make you race to finish it so you can find out what is going to happen. Buckle up for the ending! I can't wait to read more by this author in the future.

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A story on how things can quickly spiral out of control when people are in self perseverance. I really enjoyed this story it had me hooked til the end!

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This is a compelling thriller about a couple who kill a dog Walker in a road traffic accident on a weekend away. As reporting it would reveal their illicit affair, they go to great lengths to conceal it, a decision with far reaching consequences offering ample opportunity for tension, anticipation and plot twists along the way.

With thanks to the author, the publisher and NetGalley for the opportunity to read and review an advance copy.

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I loved this book, great story and characters. Lots of twists & turns, and kept me gripped wanting to keep reading on. Would like to read more from this author.

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I found this a tense and gripping read. The book opens with Kirsten and Nick on a romantic escape weekend and we soon realise that they are having an affair. On leaving the hotel it is pouring with rain and lose control of their car and run over a man out walking his dog. When they discover that the man is dead they decide that they have too much to lose if their relationship is revealed and their reputations tarnished if they are convicted of dangerous driving so Nick decides to dispose of the body and not contact the police. We then meet Amy who has just celebrated ten years of marriage to Greg and is expecting a baby. But her world falls apart when Greg fails to return home after walking their dog. The police think that he may have decided to leave and lead a new life but Amy knows that they had a solid marriage and he would not do that. Amy, with the help from Greg’s parents, realises that she will have to be the one who finds out what has happened to Greg and get justice and revenge. This was a compelling read with a clever plot and one or two twists and turns. A highly recommended read.
Thanks to Netgalley and HQ Digital for giving me the opportunity to read and review this book.

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Diane Jeffrey is back with a heart-twisting chiller that will keep readers up all night: The Other Couple.

Kirsten and Nick are on their way home after a weekend away – when on the drive home they accidentally run over a man and kill him instantly. Shocked at what just unfolded, the couple know that they should call someone for help, however, they know that once they call the authorities, they will lose everything – and they have far too much to lose. In a split second, they make the decision to conceal the accident and pretend like everything’s normal and that nothing happened. But the truth does have a habit of coming out – regardless of the extreme lengths one goes to to keep a secret hidden.

Amy and Greg are a couple on top of the world. They just celebrated their tenth wedding anniversary and are expecting a baby. Everything seems to be perfect for the two of them – until Greg fails to come home one weekend. Amy knows that her relationship with Greg is rock solid and he wouldn’t just walk out on her and despite the police telling her that he left of his own volition, she cannot shake off this feeling that there is a sinister reason behind his disappearance. Amy won’t rest until she gets to the truth and she will leave no stone unturned in order to get justice – even if it means getting her hands dirty.

Will a split second decision destroy everything for Kirsten and Nick? And will Amy’s quest for the truth end up being something she will end up regretting?

Diane Jeffrey is on fire with The Other Couple. Dark, tense and twisted, The Other Couple is an unpredictable, exciting and engrossing psychological crime thriller that sent plenty of chills racing down my spine. I gulped down this book in one irresistible sitting and I was reeling from shocking twist after shocking twist as I raced to the ending desperate to find out what was going to happen next.

A superb thriller from an outstanding writer, The Other Couple is a top-notch page-turner from the always fabulous Diane Jeffrey.

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This book delivered on unexpected twists and turns.

It was easy to read and the main character was instantly likeable with a strong connection to her in-laws who provide support when needed. The start of the story is extremely sad from both the main characters' perspective and the readers. Then, the frustration at not being able to find answers is felt throughout.

The story keeps you gripped until the end and then continues to deliver until the last page. Would highly recommend.

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This book was so good! It follows two women - one who is on a weekend away with her lover when they hit someone in the car and have to decide what to do; and the other who is the wife of the man who was hit. This novel gets going straight away with the accident happening very early in the book and then the story is all about the aftermath and how everyone behaves. Some of it is really shocking and some requires a little suspension of disbelief, but all the thoughts and feelings of the characters felt believable in the context of the story being told. I found this so hard to put down and ended up reading it in just two sittings! I recommend it!

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Another new author I have discovered. Im really impressed with this one, so I will be reading her backlist. i loved every minute of this book. THis book is all about revenge.

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What a great read. Draws you in right from the beginning. You want to keep reading to find out what happens next. Definitely worthy of the title psychological thriller.

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Get ready to experience a true scare as you journey through this suspenseful tale, where each revelation had my heart racing and my imagination running wild. A masterpiece of a thriller

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‘The Other Couple’ is my first Diane Jeffrey book, however it will certainly not be my last. Right from the first chapter, I couldn’t put this book down. Ms. Jeffrey has done a fabulous job of making this a true ‘page-turner’. Her characters are so well developed and the entire suspenseful story is so believable. I will certainly be picking up some of Diane Jeffrey’s previous books.

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Oh, this was good! Although we ‘lost’ one main character very early, which created the story, the rest of the characters were really well rounded, particularly the women. Amy, in particular, developed in strength and purpose. I veered between my feelings of anger towards Kirsten because of the way she was cheating but sympathy because of the way she was being treated by Nick. Karma, you might say. The twist at the end - no spoilers! - was delicious. A highly recommended and satisfying read. Thank you @netgalley and the publishers for the advance copy. I’ll be looking out for Diane Jeffrey books from now!

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This is unputdownable. I wasn’t entirely sure to expect with this storyline, but after a few chapters I was hooked.
Amy is a lot smarter than she seems. I don’t want to reveal too many details because it will ruin the chase for you, but this is a well-written and suspenseful novel worthy of your time. The ending was satisfying-they got theirs for sure.
Leaves it open at the epilogue for a possible sequel I think!

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Thanks to Netgalley and HQ digital for providing this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Nick and Kirsten are returning to London after a relaxing weekend in the country but in their way out of the small town where they stayed they hit a man that is walking his dog. Amy and Greg Re happily married and expecting a baby so when Greg disappears Amy knows he didn't leave on his own and she is determined to find out what happened to him.

I have read all of Diane Jeffrey's books and find her to be a very dependable author. This was one of her better books. It was a one day read for me. I was interested throughout and couldn't put it down because I needed to know where it was going and how it would end. Great read.

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Two couples - a fatal accident & a decision that changes everything.
Full of twists and turns with an excellent plot that keeps you entertained till the very last page.
Perfect cat and mouse revenge tale.
What would you do in the same position.
Thanks @dianejeffrey @hqstories @netgalley for the eARC

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