This was such a brilliant read it drew me in from the very start. It was so twisty and it had me second guessing everyone.

Jake and Hannah decide to have a few days away relaxing before their upcoming wedding. However, things soon turn out to be the complete opposite from the blissful break they imagined.

The story is told from the POV’s of both Jake and Hannah. There is so much tension and intrigue, I had no idea how things were going to turn out. The twists totally blindsided me!

Definitely recommend this one if you love stories full of suspense and twists.

Thank you to Bookouture for having me on the tour and for my gifted ebook.

A pre wedding weekend away in France to Hannah's parents luxury holiday home should be nice and romantic for her and her fiance Jake before the big day. But the weekend starts on a bad note when a local man Claude argues with Jake about the wedding. Apparently Hannahs parents don't approve of their upcoming nuptials. Trying to forget everything the couple go for a walk but on their return, they are confronted with Claudes dead body and all the evidence points to the couple murdering him. Their lives just go into freefall from this moment on due to some of the decisions they make.
This is a great novel full of intruige and distrust. I couldn't decide which of the couple to believe, both of them had secrets and the book was written in such way that I was blindsided by many of the twists. It's sure to be another success for the talented Lauren North
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Jake & Hannah definitely experienced some “for better” days and some “for worse” days! The couple experienced some insane moments in this emotionally charged domestic thriller. The author built a suspenseful tone that keeps you guessing until the end. It’s obvious that “something” is going on and working against this couple, but I didn’t expect this story to unfold the way that it did. The lines between truth and perception were constantly blurred, which is why I didn’t see the twist coming.

Overall a solid read that I think domestic thriller fans will enjoy. This was my first by Lauren North, but won’t be my last. Thank you Bookouture and NetGalley for this advanced reader copy. All opinions are my own.

Another addictive read from this author whose books I always enjoy

Jake and Hannah,on a romantic pre wedding break are suddenly faced with a personal and joint dilemma and were more than interesting characters,just how much do you know the person you love and are about to marry……..and how much are you prepared to lie?……do you intend to keep to the wedding vows you are soon to be making….and are now being tested pre wedding

The book had me thinking I had worked it all out more than once and that I had guessed the ending,of course I hadn’t and I was taken by surprise,always good and puts your reading ‘know it all status’ down a peg or three

Exciting and unpredictable read

The beginning of this book is one of my favorites for a thriller and sucked me right in! As Jake and Hannah are enjoying a trip away from home, paradise quickly transforms into a nightmare. While the pacing was a bit slower at times, the details were vivid and nothing was left to the imagination.

The twists were perfectly placed, and just when I thought I had it figured out, the author was throwing in another curveball. I can honestly say, I didn’t expect that ending. This was a gripping read that will keep you guessing until the very last page.

Thank you Bookouture and NetGalley for the ARC copy!

The perfect pre-wedding getaway. The perfect murder. The perfect trap...

For Better, For Worse by Lauren North is a fast-paced domestic thriller that while a bit over the top plot wise, kept me engaged throughout!!

With only two weeks to go until their wedding, Hannah and Jake decide to take a quick trip to their family home in Southern France. They expect to have a relaxing time, gearing up for all of the pre-wedding jitters and events. What they don't expect? A dead body lying in a pool of blood with the knife Hannah used just that morning next to the body. And to make matters worse.. Jake was seen by a bunch of people arguing with the dead man earlier. Who would do this to them? Are they being set up for a crime they didn't commit?

I love it when I go into a book thinking I know exactly what is going to happen and then I am left eating my words!! At first I could not understand why they didn't call the cops, I'm pretty sure I yelled at my Kindle a few times. And then I kept reading and it all came together. The characters were well written and full of emotion which added to the story. And that ending?!? Well played, you got me! Overall a quick fun escapist domestic thriller with a great twist!

Thank you to NetGalley, Lauren North, and Bookouture for this ARC!! Publication date is May 20th 2025.

It was just okay. I've read a lot of thrillers ans felt like it was pretty predictable. It was a fun read though!

I love it when a book takes me totally by surprise.
I wondered why both Hannah and Jake were so eager to cover up a crime if both of them were innocent.
Little did I know the fun was just beginning.
I delighted in the revelation of the cover ups, lies, deceptions, and betrayals.
I had no clue to the depth of lies the characters stooped.
In the end, one is left victorious and all I could say was well played!

After a quick getaway to de-stress before their wedding in two weeks, Hannah and Jake head to the South of France. What should have been a relaxing time for the betrothed quickly morphs into something darker - a dead man in their rental with all signs pointing to them! Are Hannah and Jake more than they seem? Is someone out to get them?

Lauren North writes a thriller that keeps you on the edge of your seat and changes your mind on what you thought happened. There is a shocking twist at the end that you will love or hate, but it will rock you either way!

Advanced copy provided by Bookourture via Netgalley. All opinions are my own.

For Better or Worse
Amazingly addictive! I really enjoyed this one I was hooked from the start. A must-read with a spectacular ending!! 5 stars

This book was excellent. From the very first page right up until the ending. The twists were my favourite part of the whole book. They didnt stop coming. I love short chapters so another added bonus !

This was another exciting book by Lauren North. I was hooked from the prolouge. This is a fast paced thriller that you won't be able to stop thinking about long after you finish. I'm usually pretty good at guessing the endings but this one got me. Overall, this was a winner. I highly recommend getting yourself a copy.

Many thanks to Bookouture and NetGalley for my gifted copy.

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This was original and full of twists and turns with a very satisfying end twist would definitely recommend

I really enjoyed this book! At first I thought it was ridiculous, the two main characters both deciding to hide a body which they hadn't killed - I was screaming just phone the police! But then it all came together and oh it was very cleverly written! Very good twists and although I thought something in both their pasts didn't add up, I had no idea to what extent!
Very enjoyable thriller,

This was a slow burn of a thriller that packed a punch! Author Lauren North has a great way to incorporate emotions into a fun thriller that even though it was a slow burn, it still moved at a pace that kept you hooked. It was an easy read as her writing just flowed. As for the mystery, I was shifting back and forth so much of different possibilities, different scenarios, and got that delicious serving that tied everything together.

There were some parts that I felt a little repetitive, but it was apparent what the author was trying to get to with the twists, then I didn't mind it so much. The writing was done well, the characters developed, and the overall take was fun and gripping. Even though this was a wild premise, the inner dialogue parts were quite realistic, diving into the emotional parts of it all. If you're looking for a fun relationship-type thriller, this is one to pick up.

Thank you to NetGallley, Bookouture, and the author for a copy of this. All opinions are my own.

Jake and Hannah’s pre wedding getaway to France is just the start of their nightmare!

The action starts within the first page of Lauren’s book and it doesn’t stop until its breathtaking conclusion!

Without giving any of the plot away, you will join the almost newly weds in experiencing a campaign of terror against them, where they are forced to do things that they could never have imagined doing after finding a dead body in their holiday home.

Get ready for loads of twists and turns right up until the last page! Thank you to Lauren, her publisher and NetGalley for the arc. A great holiday read.

For Better, For Worse by Lauren North kept me engaged from beginning to end, the plot was well thought out and the characters were very well written, full of intrigue and a wild plot twist. Her characters are so well fleshed out, you feel as if you can see and feel them.
The author has carefully constructed an addictive page-turner that is so intricately woven keeping the reader invested.
Lauren North is a fantastic author and For Better, For Worse is a gripping story.

My thanks to Bookouture and NetGalley for giving me the opportunity to read ‘For Better, For Worse’ written by Lauren North in exchange for my honest and unbiased review.

With just fourteen days to go before their wedding, Hannah and Jake take a short break to the family farmhouse situated in Southern France but on arrival they don’t expect to find a dead body on the floor lying in pools of blood with the same knife Hannah used that morning lying beside the body and footprints made by Jake’s shoes.

‘For Better, For Worse’ is a psychological thriller with a rollercoaster of a plot that has so many twists and turns it had my head spinning trying to decide who was responsible for Hannah and Jake’s nightmares and why. As the days count down from fourteen to the day of their wedding, suspense and tension keep increasing and I’ve been kept guessing as to whether the wedding will go ahead. But then I reach the epilogue and final shocking conclusion! I’d never have guessed how it was going to end but I really enjoyed the well-deserved finale. I can’t think of a better way to end this totally addictive thriller and it's definitely the best I’ve read by this author.

Lauren North just keeps getting better and better! I devoured For Better, For Worse in one sitting - completely unable to put it down. This book will keep you guessing until its shocking conclusion. 4 stars

What would you do if all the evidence seems to point to your fiance having murdered the man you just found? Well, that's the dilemma for Hannah and Jake who only wanted a quiet weekend away and now have a real mess on their hands and they don't know why. They make some decisions you might disagree with but no spoilers from me. This has short chapters to keep you turning the pages and a good twist. Thanks to Netgalley for the ARC. Good travel or beach book.