How far would you go to uncover secrets but also keep their friends secrets?

This was a pretty fast read of a book however I felt like something was missing as I was reading it. All the suspense felt very surface level and it was like the characters didn't connect for me. Lucy is POV main character in this book and I felt like her character was written to be annoying and full of self doubt.

That being said this story was very layered with a lot of moving pieces. There is enough foreshadowing that you know the ending at about 70% through the story so armchair detectives would like it from that aspect.

This was a fast paced easy read. I guessed a lot of the twists early on which was disappointing but overall I still enjoyed the book.

Firstly thank you to Helen Cooper, Penguin Random House and NetGalley for the ARC of The couple in the photo. I’ve never read this author before and let me tell you, I’ll be reading more. So many twists and turns. You know the saying, you think you know but you have no idea? Yep, that fits in well with this book. It just shows that secrets will tear families apart.

I really enjoyed this thriller! I liked how the action started right in the first chapter, though I did feel at times through the middle the pace slowed down a bit as Lucy obsessed over certain things. The character development was great in this book, but I did find myself wanting Lucy's point of view to be first person instead of third. I was very interested in how the dynamics between Scott, Cora, and Adam unraveled throughout the book. I thought I had the twist figured out, but I definitely did not see the ending coming!

Thank you to the publisher and Netgalley for the ARC!

I enjoyed this book and have recommended it to friends. There were enough twists to keep me entertained.
Thank you to the publisher and Netgalley for the early-read opportunity.

Good, but not outstanding in any way. I liked the premise and the writing style was easy to follow. I'd consider reading more from this author if anything from them ever catches my attention.

Thank you @netgalley for the ARC of The Couple in the Photo. This book is a fast paced thriller that will keep you turning the pages. I liked it because the plot was different from most domestic thrillers. I found it to be predictable and a little convenient to make the plot work, but overall it was a good read.

Lucy and Adam live next to their best friends Scott and Cora.
Lucy sees a picture of Scott with another women that a coworker took.
As she tries to determine if is him and why he was there, she uncovers secrets and murders from her husband and friends.

The minute I started reading this book, I knew I was going to love it and I did! Adam, Cora and Scott all went to college together and Lucy is married to Adam. These four are best friends. Lucy ends up seeing a photo of Adam and another girl, who isn’t Cora. Lucy starts searching for answer when she finds out that the girl in the photo has gone missing. I just couldn’t put this book done. Lucy learns so many things, things I didn’t see coming. It had it guessing until the end.

This is the first book I’ve read by Helen and it was amazing. I’m looking forward to reading more books by Helen! I would definitely recommend this book!

Thank you NetGalley, Helen Cooper and Penguin Group Putnam for the ARC!

I received this book as an ARC. So let me just start off by saying I read books and I listen to books. When I am reading, I am super slow but this book I finished in 2 days. Why? Because I was up at 3 AM reading it rather than sleeping. I requested it even though I have never heard of Helen Cooper just for something different. I read a lot of Thrillers and appreciate light reading and short chapters but I wasn't overly excited about the whole cheating spouse storyline but goodness this book was not what I expected at all. I really did think I had it all figured out and just thought the main character was just taking things too far but I was wrong. I was definitely surprised at the end. I don't want to give any spoilers but if you like page turning thrillers this is a great read. Similar in style I would say to Frieda McFadden and Daniel Hurst.

The Couple in the Photo by Helen Cooper is an addictive, twisty thriller that is sure to hook readers from start to finish.
This book is wonderfully written; a gripping storyline with strong characters.
Helen Cooper built up the twists and turns, pulse pounding, and page turning excitement... and it delivered!
This book kept me absolutely hooked until the very end with a wild ending.
A page turner of a suspense novel that will suck you in quickly so sit down read, and enjoy the ride.

"I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own."

Thank You NetGalley and G.P. Putnam's Sons for your generosity and gifting me a copy of this amazing eARC!

I received this book as an ARC from NetGalley. This book was so much more than I expected! The suspense had me diving back into the story as often as I could and reading as fast as my eyes would allow!

This was my first novel by Helen Cooper and let me say I absolutely loved it. Full of twists and turns, I was obsessed with figuring out the ending. This finally got me out of my reading slump, I could not put this down.
Lucy and her husband Adam have been friends with another married couple, Scott and Cora, for years. Every thing seems perfect until Lucy sees a coworkers photo from her honeymoon of Scott and another woman who is not his wife. Lucy is determined to put the pieces of the puzzle together, but everybody keeps telling her she is imagining things and it is not what she thinks.. but is it?

Thank you Netgalley and Penguin Group Putnam for the ARC.

Another great book by Helen Cooper. This book will not disappoint. She has such a great writing style that keeps you on the edge and wanting to read just one more page. A well written story with great characters. A must read for sure!

Another winner by Helen Cooper! Great story and characters. Flowed nicely- I was not on the edge of my seat but the story held my interest. Great plot twist that I was not expecting! For some reason three of the main characters-Adam, Cora, Lucy had their names abbreviated throughout the book which I found super annoying and unnecessary! First book I have ever noticed something like that! Thank you to NetGalley, Helen Cooper and Penguin Group for the opportunity to read and review this ARC. An enjoyable read. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Fans of Liane Moriarty's The Husband's Secret and others of her suspense novels will relish this book. Lucy and Adam and their children are almost inseparable from their best friends Cora and Scott. Their children are fast friends. They have purchased and are renovating a beach cottage together. Everything seems wonderful until Lucy spies a photo on her colleague's phone shattering all her illusions about her friends. From that point the tension mounts as she pursues the truth about her friends an husband, culminating in murder and deception. a page turner in which the ending is a surprise. Just the kind of book readers enjoy staying up late to read.

Complex and intense domestic mystery. Multiple views of past and present weave an intricate tapestry around two close couples, but who knows all the lies and secrets? To the very end, an intense read.

I was a little hesitant going into this based on the reviews I have read/seen so far. I actually enjoyed this book. It was a quick, easy read. The characters were a tad bit flat for me, but otherwise, I have no complaints. Its a nice thriller if you want an easy flowing story, or a quick beach read. 3.5 stars.

Whoa! So many crazy twists and turns! Good book! This book had a bit of everything! It had suspense, intrigue, murder, mystery, A great who done it, and a few crazy twists and turns! The storyline was very interesting and kept me glued to my Kindle! I definitely recommend reading this book as it was well worth reading! Thank you Netgalley and the publisher for sharing this book with me!

This was a good psychological thriller! The concept was refreshing to me and I found myself needing to know how it would end! It was fascinating to read how Lucy handled things after seeing her coworkers picture. And watching the story and her life unravel had me at the edge of my seat! This wasn't my favorite thriller I've ever read, but I enjoyed the story and would recommend.

This book was a quick read for me. Overall, I enjoyed the storyline and whole idea of the plot. The author does a great job of building up the suspense and keeping the reader engaged. There are a lot of twist and turns that kept the reader wanting to read on.

The book has all the essentials: friendships, love, murder, and lies. The only thing I disliked was the dynamics in the relationships. While I believe they were intended to be picture perfect to add to the shock value, at times it felt cheesy.