For me this was all about the ending. It's kind of compelling because you want to see how things pan out but for the most part you know what's happened (who's been killed and by whom and why), the characters are not that nice, plus there's some dubious decisions and extreme coincidences. And then comes Amy’s revenge which was so well plotted, totally unexpected and totally apt.

I really enjoyed this book. Kirsten and Nick are driving home from an illicit weekend in North Devon hen they accidently hit and kill a man. They desperately need to keep their relationship secret, so instead of calling emergency services and reporting the accident, they put the man's body in the boot and drive back to London. When her husband fails to return home, Amy is convinced something bad has happened to him even though the police think he has left of his own accord. When his body is discovered in the Thames, Amy is determined to find out what happened and to wreak her revenge. This is a real page turner that will keep you guessing to the end. Thanks to NetGalley for a preview copy.
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This book drew me in from the first sentence and I did not want to put it down. When Amy’s husband doesn’t come home from walking the dog, she is sure something has happened to him as they are such a happy couple with a baby on the way. Unfortunately, he has been knocked down by a couple who had been staying at their B and B, who bundle him into the boot of their car. They don’t want to be identified as they both have their own partners back at home and he is a top barrister.
The chapters alternate between both women, so we get to understand the whole saga from both sides.
This really was an excellent book which I highly recommend.

What can I say? It had me gripped from the start. Every bit a rollercoaster. I will be watching for more books by Diane, and if you get a chance to read, you won't be disappointed.

From characters to storyline, from beginning to end, it was definitely a 5-star read (if not more).

The plot is as deep and dark as it gets, multi-layered with 'who knew what when?' as the strands come together and the finer details get filled in. This is an absolutely compelling, gripping book full of mystery and suspense. Only a few authors can write deeply involving psychological drama of the very highest quality. This is a first for me by the author and one I enjoyed and I would read more of their work. Thank you very much to the author, publisher and Netgalley for this ARC.

This was a really enjoyable thriller it had me on the edge of my seat I really wasn’t sure how it was going to end which kept the suspense building until the very last page fantastic thriller.


This thriller is told from two perspectives which build the tension in the book throughout. Nick and Kirsten are both cheating on the partners with each other so have went away to the countryside to get a weekend of privacy to be a couple. After a great weekend they are leaving the area when tragedy what happened will alter everyones lives not just Nick and Kirsten’s. Then there is Amy who is waiting on her husband and dog to return but they do not return. Police think he has went away I get his head around her pregnancy but Amy knows he would not do that. Amy is determined to find out what happened to her husband, she will leave no stone unturned in doing.

This was a fantastic thriller which I highly recommend it is rollercoaster of emotions with lots of twists and turns which builds the tension within.

An enjoyable, easy-to-read psychological thriller. Sadly, a story with no winners and one can't help but feel pity for the 'innocents', the long-suffering husband and the daughter.

I devoured this book over a weekend. It tells the story of Kirsten and Nick who whilst committing adultery with each other, cause a terrible accident. They literally think they have got away with murder - but they underestimate the all encompassing rage of the person whose life is changed beyond recognition.
The book was fast paced and had a great twist at the end. So well written.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

A fast paced and twist filled domestic thriller, it is an easy and satisfying read. Apart from a few flimsy coincidences.and a protagonist who made some silly errors of judgement, I enjoyed the novel.

When I tell you that this book brought me in I mean it. I love a good thriller that leaves me on the edge of my seat wondering are they going to get caught and what’s going to happen to Amy in the aftermath to not only the death of her husband but the miscarriage of her child.

I loved everything about this book. The writing was wonderful. The characters seemed real to where I felt what our two main characters are feeling. You can imagine the guilt that Kirsten is feeling being apart of the hit and run that she quite frankly didnt want to be apart of in the first place. You can feel the sadness of Amy when she finds out that her husband is dead. All you want to know is if she is going to get revenge on the people who took everything from her. And if she does get revenge you want to know how she is going to get the revenge.

I am a sucker for short chapters that this book had. I just think that they help me get threw a book somewhat faster as someone who is considered a slower reader compared to other readers within in book community. I think that this is the perfect read for summer. I think that if readers are looking for a good thriller then this is the book for them. Because the twist and turns are worth staying up late for.

I wasnt the biggest fan of Nick though while reading this. Because as someone who has had an interest in true crime for years, he seems very calm after murdering someone. We know that Kristen is freaking out after the death of Greg and is constantly worried about Amy and it is killing on the inside to where it is affecting every aspect of her life the week after. But the moments that the reader get to see of Nick its “I took care of it” and “you worry to much” like hes not worried about it.

This is the first book I've read by this author, but it certainly won't be the last. The Other Couple is a compelling read. Two of the characters created , Nick and Kirsten are true " love to hate" characters, which certainly added to the story. They are despicable self centred people. I couldn't put this book down as I wanted to know how the plot unfolded. and desperately wanted these characters to get their comeuppance.. A 5 star read for me.

Revenge is a dish best served cold.

That is the best way to describe this twisty, tense, domestic thriller.

This story definitely kept me turning the pages. Just left you with enough doubt to not let your guard down and think you have it all figured out.

This was my first book by Diane Jeffrey and won't be my last.

Thank you Netgalley and HQStories for my advanced readers copy.

WOW. I just loved this book. Gripping from the start and so many twists and turns that I hadnt expected. What a brilliant character Amy was, and I loved how the story came together at the end. Highly recommended and worth more than five stars.
Many thanks to Netgalley for the opportunity to read this ARC

The plot kicks in from the very first page making this a fast paced, quick read for me.

When your husband dissappears along with his vehicle passenger Rusty, the family dog, what do you do, assume he's dead? Or having nothing else left to lose, seek justice for your husband and revenge on his killers?

Well plotted, full of suspense and twists. The characters are well developed. Whilst I liked Amy and loved her grit and determination, I detested both Kirsten and Nick from the get go, what an absolutely despisable pair they were.

The Other Couple is an unputdownable psychological thriller, I really enjoyed it and would definitely recommend to any thriller lovers.

Many thanks to Net Galley and HQ for an ARC of this book in exchange for a review.
This is my first book by this author, WOW!! What a fabulous, addictive read, I read this one in one sitting!
A great chilling prologue which pulls the reader in to this book, it’s a twisty, chilling, read, full of suspense and tension.
We have Nick & Kirsten, Amy & Greg, and the first twist is, Nick is married to Eddie and Kristen is married to Jamie,
Nick and Kirsten are a selfish, nasty, narcissistic power couple, they are returning home after having spent the weekend together, they have both been drinking when they get in the car, it’s raining, there is an accident, a man, Greg, is dead, and this cold heartless pair make the decision to cover up their crime. From here the rollercoaster read builds tension as Amy is determined to find out what happened to her husband, she will leave no stone unturned to get to the truth.
This is a very clever plot, with a few brilliant twists which were impossible to predict, a superb ending.
This book is definitely a top read for 2023 - I will definitely be reading more by Diane Jeffrey.
This is one of those books where a 6th star is needed!

There are some mixed reviews for this book but I found it really good. Sometimes you don’t want loads of twists and turns just a really really good story. Would definitely recommend.

Y'all!! This book kept me wanting more! I was on the edge of my seat and was literally talking to the characters!! "Don't do that! Stop!" Thank you Diane Jeffrey for this book! I can not wait to read another!

When Greg Woods leaves for a walk with his dog, Amy does not realize she will never see her husband alive again.

Kirsten and Nick are leaving their secret weekend getaway and are driving home when they hit a man walking his dog. They should call emergency services, but both have so much to lose. With everything on the line, they choose to cover their tracks instead of doing the right thing.

Amy will not rest until she finds out what happened to Greg, and when she does, a plan for justice--or revenge is set in motion.

The Other Couple is an edge-of-your-seat thriller with two wholly unlikeable villains and a protagonist you will root for throughout the entire book. I love a good revenge story, and this one definitely delivers and leaves you satisfied at the end. With alternating POV chapters, The Other Couple is a real page turner that will keep you up late at night to find out what happens next.

This book really had my heart racing!! It was full speed ahead. I just loved everything about this book.

Reading Between the Wines book review #70/115 for 2023:
Rating: 3 🍷 🍷 🍷
Book: The Other Couple
Author: Diane Jeffrey
Available now! Released on June 14, 2023!!!

Sipping thoughts: I love Diane Jeffrey’s books. However, there was no real mystery to this book. It is pretty much exactly what the blurb says. I am used to Jeffrey creating more twists but this one was not as twisty as others or as I would have liked it to be. It was a good read with revenge on the menu but not my favorite of hers.

Cheers and thank you to @NetGalley, @HQDigital and @HQ for an advanced copy of @TheOtherCouple.
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