Your Husband’s Fault begins in the first chapter by drawing readers into Sarah’s reality, which initially feels normal before everything starts to break down.

Sarah becomes the kind of character that I immediately supported because she embodies the struggles of many women who aim to build a stable family life while facing potential deception from their closest loved ones. Sarah expects a new beginning with her family when she manages to persuade James to relocate them to the quiet town of his childhood. The family finds themselves trapped in a complex network of doubts and concealed information that accompanies them no matter where they go.

The emotional turmoil Sarah faces throughout the book becomes so vividly realistic because Wilkinson masterfully portrays her experiences. The close-knit community forces her into a position where she must endure its residents' knowledge of secrets that they refuse to reveal. Sarah discovers the truth about Lucy who vanished many years ago which leads her to suspect James' involvement and reveals her family's existence as a facade of safety.

The process of Sarah's reality breaking down produces an unsettling feeling. Every foundation she builds ends in being destroyed by emerging truths. Every page reveals her growing sense of loneliness and Wilkinson maintains such high tension that you doubt every character's intentions just like Sarah does.

Sarah demonstrates resilience while questioning her circumstances because she will do whatever it takes to protect her son from the collapsing marriage foundation. By the time she reaches the end of the book her complete change becomes unmistakable. Her journey begins with a desperate grip on trust until she becomes someone who must surrender everything she ever believed to survive.

Your Husband’s Fault presents beyond basic thriller elements since it examines the dramatic consequences of when love conflicts with trust and truth. Sarah’s adventure through life will remain deeply embedded in my mind. Thank you to NetGalley and Bookouture for this opportunity.

Name :- Your Husband's Fault
Author:- Kerry Wilkinson
Genre:- Psychological Thriller
Kerry Wilkinson’s Your Husband’s Fault spins a gripping web of suspicion, secrets, and small-town paranoia. Sarah is eager to start fresh in her husband James’s hometown, envisioning a peaceful life in their charming cottage. But the illusion of safety is shattered when a stranger drops a chilling question at the school gates—one that casts a long, dark shadow over James’s past. Wilkinson masterfully layers suspense as Sarah uncovers disturbing whispers about James’s connection to the decades-old disappearance of his childhood friend, Lucy. The story hooks you with its slow-burn tension, feeding doubt and dread in equal measure as Sarah spirals into paranoia. Is her husband hiding something unforgivable—or is he just a victim of buried gossip and old wounds? The novel thrives on its atmosphere—claustrophobic, gossipy, and charged with mistrust. Sarah is a sympathetic and believable protagonist, torn between loyalty and fear, while James’s evasiveness keeps the reader guessing until the very end. The final reveal is clever and unsettling, with just enough ambiguity to haunt you after the last page.
Likes and Dislikes :-
Likes:-
1 A slow-burning mystery with sharp emotional undercurrents.
2 Explores the dark side of small-town memory and judgment.
3 Great for fans of psychological thrillers with domestic tension.
Overall, Your Husband’s Fault is an engrossing and twisty domestic suspense that keeps you second-guessing relationships, memories, and even yourself. Kerry Wilkinson delivers another chilling tale of secrets best left buried.
My Rating :- 5/5.

My thanks to Bookouture and NetGalley for giving me the opportunity to read ‘Your Husband’s Fault’ written by Kerry Wilkinson in exchange for my honest and unbiased review.

Sarah Parkinson persuades her husband James to move to the town where he grew up and where she hopes their son Oliver will get a better education. James is in New York so Sarah moves into Puddlebrick Cottage with the help of her father but on Oliver’s first day at school it becomes clear that everyone thinks James killed his best friend Lucy who disappeared twenty years ago. Sarah thought she knew her husband but it soon becomes apparent there are secrets he’s been keeping from her.

‘Your Husband’s Fault’ is an involving thriller set in the small town of Carnington where there are rumours going around involving Sarah’s husband James as the neighbours tell her that he’s a killer. I’ve been gripped from page one as the neighbours spread rumours so that it’s difficult to know who can be trusted, and Sarah wonders why James hasn’t told her about Lucy before. The town’s tight-knit community and inhabitants, and the situation Sarah finds herself in, are nicely described and the further I read the more I wanted to find out the truth about James and what happened in the past. As I reached the final chapters they became so exciting that I couldn’t stop reading, and then I reached the final page with its unbelievable twist that I’ve since read over and over again. As a consequence I’m left with a mystery as although Sarah has a greater understanding of her husband I’m still not sure what she told Eric to do!

When Sarah, her husband James, and their six-year-old son move to James’s hometown, she’s thrilled at the prospect of a quieter life away from the city. But just as they’re about to relocate, James is called away to New York on business, leaving Sarah to handle the move alone—thankfully with a bit of help from her dad.

Her son is eager to start his first day at his new school and runs off happily to join the other children. But things take a strange turn for Sarah at the school gates. A woman, friendly at first, suddenly becomes cold when Sarah mentions who her husband is. Then comes the chilling question: “Don’t you know what your husband did?”

From that moment on, Sarah’s world begins to unravel—graffiti appears on her gate, and before long, shocking accusations surface, even as far as murder. Has she really married the man she thought she knew?

Another brilliant thriller from Kerry Wilkinson! I’ve enjoyed every one of his books, and this one is no exception. Gripping, suspenseful, and hard to put down—highly recommended!

When Sarah and James move to the peaceful village of Carnington, she thinks they’re building a perfect life for their son—until a chilling revelation shatters everything. James, whose real name is Abraham, was once suspected in the disappearance of his best friend. Though cleared, the town hasn’t forgotten.

This fast-paced thriller had me hooked from the start. Sarah is a strong, relatable lead, and the suspense kept me second-guessing everyone. Twists, secrets, and a jaw-dropping ending make this a must-read. I never saw the final reveal coming and loved every minute of the ride!

I would like to thank Bookouture & NetGalley for providing an ARC of this book in exchange for my honest and fair review

Sarah and James move from the bustle of the city to James' small hometown. From the start, Sarah runs into gossip and trouble. 20+ years ago, James' best friend Lucy disappeared and the whole town thinks he murdered her. Sarah is stuck on why James never mentioned Lucy to her before. Did he do what the town says? Can she trust him anymore?

It's hard to pinpoint what exactly didn't stick for me here, but I didn't like this as much as I'd hoped. This felt like a fairly average thriller novel. It is definitely a quick read, with short chapters that fly by. It has suspense, twists, and small town secrets. I just didn't particularly connect with the characters. James is meant to be mysterious but we don't get to know much about Sarah at all, either. By the end, some of her decision-making was driving me crazy.

Recommended for fans of quick domestic thrillers.

Thank you Bookouture and NetGalley for the ARC.

5*
I really enjoyed reading this book, it was gripping and hard to put down. I needed to know what was happening and what happened all those years ago. I wasn’t expecting the twists near the end either! Absolutely recommend this book

Your Husband’s Fault
An unforgettable twisted thriller. Unpredictable plot with a heart-racing ending. 4 stars
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for allowing me to read this advanced copy

An enjoyable read that was well paced with a good level of suspense and good number of twists that kept me guessing all the way through.

A recent mystery story from Kerry, I’ve read loads jd his books but didn’t feel this had as much suspense as others. This one did keep me guessing though and there was a twist I didn’t guess. I felt Abraham wasn’t very likeable and I felt sorry for Sarah

This was a fast-paced thriller with short chapters that made it easy to fly through. The pacing was a bit slow at the start, but it definitely picked up as the story progressed. I enjoyed the small town setting where everyone has secrets and there’s a constant sense of suspicion that keeps you on edge. That being said, some parts felt repetitive and it was hard to believe that a 30-year-old mystery could be solved by the main character in under a week . Although the reveal at the end was quite predictable, If you like twisty mysteries where no one can be trusted this one has plenty to offer.

Wow, I loved this book! I’ve read a lot of thriller type books recently and often can start to guess the plot and who is to blame, with this one I had no idea! It kept me gripped all the way through and I couldn’t put it down! Definitely recommend!

Absolutely loved this book! Really well written. Good twists throughout.
Didn't see the ending coming.
This is my first book by this author. Looking forward to reading more!

The story centers on Sarah as she navigates the aftermath of a tragic incident, which forces her to confront her life and relationships. As secrets begin to emerge, the characters start to question each other’s motivations and actions, revealing how far they are willing to go to protect themselves and their loved ones.
While some plot twists felt predictable, there were enough surprises throughout the narrative to keep me engaged.
Thank you to the publisher/author for the opportunity to read this complimentary advanced copy. Opinions expressed in this review are my own.

Wow is all I can say. I did not see the reveal of how and what had all happened. If I was Sarah, I am not sure how or what I would have done. There was so much that happened to her and her family in such a small window of time. I also cannot believe that James never told her that there might be issues coming back to the town he grew up in. James let her deal with everything while keeping to himself. I was totally engrossed in this book and the twists and reveals that happen keep you so interested in this book. I truly enjoyed this thriller.

Told from the wife Sarah's point of view, Sarah has always dreamed of living in the country. This is where the setting of the story takes place. She and her husband, James move with their son Oliver to Sarah's dream location. However, things take a drastic turn when Sarah realizes that the place they have moved to is the same place her husband grew up in. People are whispering. People are staring. Sarah has a bad feeling, and strange things are beginning to unfold. What are the dark secrets everyone knows about James? Can Sarah trust her Husband? Is he truly who he says he is? What other dark secrets could the countryside be hiding? Full of twists and turns, this is a must read in my honest opinion. 4.5 bright shining stars from me! Do not wait, preorder now! This is a must add to any thriller collection.

Publishing Date: May 12, 2025
Publisher: Bookoture

Thank you NetGalley and Bookoture for this eARC and the opportunity for me to provide my honest review.

Sarah has moved back to her husband's hometown with her young son and husband. Sarah is almost immediately confronted with the community's anger towards her husband as they believe he has done something horrible but Sarah has no idea what they are talking about and as she unravels the truth it gets rather dicey. I love how the twists made me feel unsure of what was too come and the one at the end had my jaw dropping to the floor. It's a psychological thriller in a small town community which made it feel more intense and I screamed at my kindle in suprise more than once!

Your Husband's Fault follows Sarah after they move to her husband James’s hometown, only to discover the whole village thinks he got away with murder.

A fantastically chilling domestic thriller with well-drawn characters, a gripping narrative, and twists and turns that will make you want to read just one more chapter... impossible to put down!!!

This book was an incredible read! It was my first time reading this author, and I couldn’t put it down. The story hooked me from the beginning and kept me turning pages until the very end. It follows Sarah and her husband James as they move back to his hometown. A decision he’s unsure about, but Sarah insists it’s the right move for them and their son. However, things start to unravel almost immediately, and Sarah begins to regret their choice before they’ve even finished unpacking. I’ll definitely be reading more from this author!

This was a gripping read from start to finish. It starts off with Sarah and James and their son Oliver. They want to leave the busy city and move to the quaint village James grew up in. It doesn't take long for rumors ton fly and the gossip of James' past life pinning him as a murderer!!! Does Sarah know who she married or has it all been a lie?

This book has it all - suspense, storyline arcs, twists, suspicion and a satisfying ending. I enjoyed it and it was an easy read that took me no time to devour. I haven't read anything of Kerry Wilkinson's works but, after this one, I am enticed to check out more! Thank you for the opportunity to advance read it!