The narrators did an amazing job. I was hooked from beginning to end. So many twists. I really enjoyed this story.

PJ is out for revenge, Tony is in the midst of a transformation, and Kim wants to save her dogs life.

So many unexpected twists throughout the whole book. I din't know where the plot was going or what role each of the characters played until the book neared its end. I couldn't stop listening to the audio book because I needed to know what happened. There are so many suspects with strong motives, and then there's the question of who could be next?

Jamie Lynn Hendricks has created an entertaining, page-turning mystery.

*Thank you to Netgalley and Highbridge Audio for the advance audio copy in exchange for my honest review.*

Holy cow! So much deceit, who’s murdering who 🤪 This was an easy and fun read. Yes, yes there’s all sorts of devious stuff happening, but humor mixed in as well.

Diabolical!

If you asked for one word to describe this book, that’s it!
It pulls you in from the get go, and never releases you until the very last line!

Kim is working at a Country Club serving the Uber wealthy… while SHE is down on her luck, with a sick dog 🐾 to boot. She’s trying desperately to figure out a way to raise some money to help her dog, when she gets a random call/note: Do this one thing and all your money problems will go away!

But really, can it be that simple?

When the time comes and she’s supposed to do this ‘thing’, she freezes… and ultimately cannot go through with it.

But then, the tables turn, and the sh*t hits the proverbial fan!!

Kim’s now looking over her shoulder, afraid that someone is after her now too!

This one is a total nail biter that will keep you on the edge of your seat the whole time… probably with full time palpitations!!

#TheirDoubleLives by #JaimeLynnHendricks and narrated beautifully by #EmmaLove.

4 1/2 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️💫 for me, happily rounded up to 5!


Thanks so much to #NetGalley and #HighBridgeAudio for an ARC of the audiobook. It wasreleased on 5/20/25, so look for it on shelves now!!

You can find my reviews on: Goodreads,
Insta @BookReviews_with_emsr and/or
My Facebook Book Club: Book Reviews With Elaine

Thanks so much for reading! And if you ‘liked’ my review, please share with your friends, & click ‘LIKE’ below… And, let me know YOUR thoughts if you read it!! 📚⭐️

Kim Valva needs money for her dog’s surgery. So, when she is contacted by the Stranger, she agrees to slip poison into the food of one of the patrons of the country club where she works. The intended victim turns out to be a former lover who is now using an assumed name. However, before Kim can carry out the plan, the target’s hot, young fiancé falls over dead, thus bringing in the police and thwarting Kim’s plan. That is the first chapter. The rest of the book explains how and why the characters (plus some other really unpleasant people) came together on this evening.

What struck me about this book (other than its improbable and overwrought plot) was how amazingly willing the characters were to murder each other (and with weak motives). Despite the fact that I didn’t believe a word of this, the book did hold my interest and entertained me. It was short and crisply written and the narrator of the audio book did a good job. 3.5 stars

I received a free copy of this audio book from the publisher.

9/10 i quite liked this book! i thought it was written well, had a good mix of description and action, and i didn’t always know where it was going! i liked the blackmail storylines, as well as the murder plotting. i thought it was very much so worth a read and i look forward to more from this author!

Man was this book a fun revenge book. This book is a fun interictally intertwined book that will have you second guessing what is actually going on. I was hooked on what was happening and the amount of plot twists and turns was great. The audio was done so well. Emma Love was able to give two separate voices that were identifiable for each POV. I thought she did a great job bringing this revenge plot to life.

Thank you NetGalley for this ALC in exchange for my honest review.

I picked this book mostly because of the cover, and I’m so glad I did. Listening to it with my bestie Danielle made it way more fun. We kept talking about the different characters and how the story jumped around in time. It was really cool how they showed things from so many points of view without making it confusing or heavy.

The whole thing was kind of addictive. Like, once we started, we didn’t want to stop because we had to know what was going to happen next. But even with all the different timelines and voices, it didn’t feel like too much or super complicated. It just worked really well.

And the ending? We had no clue where it was going. It wasn’t what we expected at all, and that made it even better. We just sat there like, “Whoa, didn’t see that coming.” It’s the kind of ending that sticks with you after you finish.

If you want a story that’s interesting and keeps you hooked without feeling like a huge brain workout, this is definitely one to check out. I’m really glad I listened to it with Danielle because we had so much fun guessing what was going to happen and talking about it after.

I was immediately drawn into this story and was intrigued by the outcome of these characters. I thought the premise was a little strange and the thing I didn't understand is the willingness to commit murder to save an animal. None of the characters are all that likeable but this worked in this story. The narration was done well.

After I saw all the great reviews, I needed to read this one now.

This snagged me from the start. A waitress at posh country club is tasked with offing someone which when he shows up is her ex.

There is deception and lies everywhere. I was hooked from the start and found every excuse I had to listen.

This is the perfect summer listen that is juicy and twisty. I was able to work out what was going on, but I was in the dark about why.

I’d suggest going in cold. This is complex and layered and could easily be spoiled by a small detail.

This was great as an audiobook. I was pulled into the story from the start and Emma Love does a great job of bringing all the characters to life and nailing their unique stories.

If you’re looking for an entertaining and unpredictable summer listen, this one fits the bill.

Their Double Lives
by Jaime Lynn Hendricks
Narrated by Emma Love

Absolutely ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Jamie L. Hendricks delivered another twisty delight!

Are you willing to kill a stranger to afford your dogs medical bills? What if the stranger turned out to be your ex who you’re almost certain is a killer?

Kim is struggling when she gets an offer she can’t deny. When she accepts she delves into an ordeal of lies and deception. Someone ends up dead but it’s not who you think

Jaime’s latest novel is a fast-paced thriller full of drama, lies, secrets, and twists. Just when you think you have it figured out, a twists occurs that will leave you second guessing yourself! There are themes of revenge, morals, and family. The audiobook is well narrated and easy to follow along with the characters and plot. If you love drama filled psychological thrillers, then this book should be on your TBR list for this summer.

I received an ARC audiobook from the publisher on NetGalley. First, the narrator was amazing and made the story even more enjoyable. This is the second book by this author that is 5 stars for me. Great twists and character development. I enjoyed this and loved the audio version.

👩🏼‍💻R⃖E⃖V⃖I⃖E⃖W⃖

𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐢𝐫 𝐃𝐨𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐋𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐬
𝐁𝐘: 𝙹𝚊𝚒𝚖𝚎 𝙻𝚢𝚗𝚗 𝙷𝚎𝚗𝚍𝚛𝚒𝚌𝚔𝚜
𝐑𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
𝐑𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐞: 𝚃𝚘𝚍𝚊𝚢 🎉

⬅️ 𝘚𝘸𝘪𝘱𝘦 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘴𝘶𝘮𝘮𝘢𝘳𝘺
...............................................................
💭10 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐝 𝐓𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬:

What a fun ride this one was! Engaging plot, likable characters, humor and a twist! Loved it! 👏🏼

🎧I received an advanced audio copy of this and loved the narrator. Her voices were great and she was so easy to listen to. @thisemmalove

This flowed so well, I got through it in a few days. The plot was clever and I thoroughly enjoyed it. I will be reading more from this author!

✅ 𝐈𝐟 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐞𝐧𝐣𝐨𝐲 𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭-𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐬𝐮𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐡𝐮𝐦𝐨𝐫, 𝐈 𝐡𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐥𝐲 𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐨𝐧𝐞!

🤩𝚃𝚑𝚊𝚗𝚔 𝚢𝚘𝚞 @netgalley @highbridgeaudio and @jaimelynnhendricksauthor for the advanced audio copy!

I received an advance copy of this audio book. It’s a very quick read/listen about the most toxic couple I’ve ever heard of. One ends up dead, and you spend much of the book learning how they got to that point and trying to figure out who did it. The ending is as perfectly wrapped up and satisfying.

JAIME LYNN HENDRICKS is a must read author and her newest book is a pure, dark and twisted delight. I was hooked by the premise, all-in by the time I finished the first chapter and obsessed with PJ. She might be my new favorite character.

Find him, trick him, marry him, kill him.

An exclusive country club. In walks your ex-boyfriend. On his arm, his stunning new fiancée. Drop a pill in the new member’s drink. Walk away with enough money to fix your problems.

But when the body drops at the end of dinner that’s just the beginning.

Peel back the layers of the secrets and lies. Of hidden agendas and quests for revenge. And head down the dark and messed up path alongside these wonderfully morally messed up characters who have my whole heart.

I am such a fan of JLH’s writing + storytelling. I binged this book as each twist rolled into the next and as I desperately tried to guess what was going to happen next. It’s at times funny and emotional. Wholly twisty and very trust no one. A revenge story. A love story. The things you do for the people you love.

This is a must-add to your TBR! Thank you to HighBridge Audio, NetGalley and Penzler Publishers for the audio ARC. Emma Love was a fantastic narrator and really brought this story to life.

“The Stranger” wants Anthony dead tonight, and desperate country club waitress Kim is willing to take the job for a payday that could save her beloved dog and change her life. But here’s the kicker: Anthony isn’t just any guy; he’s Tony, her high school sweetheart! Things take a dark turn when it’s not Anthony who ends up dead, but his fiancée, PJ.

These characters are absolutely riveting. All of them are conniving, manipulative, and deceitful, with each one having their own agenda. The mystery unfolds piece by piece, perfectly timed to keep you guessing. I loved how the twists are cleverly placed and impactful.

Audiobook Insights
I did an immersive read, reading the ebook while listening to the audiobook. Narrator Emma Love delivers an outstanding performance. Her skillful use of tone and pacing creates a growing sense of intrigue as the plot thickens. Each character has a distinct voice, and the accents added an extra layer of enjoyment. Love's narration made this an entertaining listen!

Their Double Lives is the ideal summer beach read. It’s a twisted cat-and-mouse game packed with secrets, lies, unreliable characters, and murder. Hendricks truly delivered with this twisty, fast-paced, and suspenseful thriller.

Thank you to the publisher and Thriller Book Lovers The Pulse for a free copy of this book.

Loved this one! Listened to the audiobook and really liked the narrator….From the beginning, I was hooked and wanted to know what was going to happen. I enjoyed the different points of view throughout the books and felt like it was engaging the whole time.

Thank you to NetGalley & HighBridge Audio for an ARC of this awesome book!

This is a mystery/thriller with a multitude of twists! I loved it! Great storyline, great characters and great ending! 5 stars

Many thanks to Net Galley and HighBridge Audio for an audio ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.

🎧 Audiobook Review: Their Double Lives by Jamie Lynn Hendricks
Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️✨ (3.5 stars)

I was privileged to receive an Advanced Listener Copy of Their Double Lives from NetGalley and Highbridge Audio. I was interested in this book for the polished facade of the country club setting with people living secret double lives. While the book kept my attention throughout, I was even more hooked as the characters started unraveling each other's lies, and messy secrets came to light.

The characters’ strong motivations kept me curious about what they’d do next. Even though most of the characters acted in morally questionable (or worse) ways, I still found myself liking them. They were conflicted, driven by love and fear, and this made them more real to me. The book made me consider moral gray areas and the blurring of the lines between right and wrong. As a dog lover, I especially connected with the main character’s devotion to her dog, and it made me even more empathetic towards her. 🐾🐾

The narrator, Emma Love, did a good job of distinguishing characters without veering into cartoonish territory. Some pronunciations (like the southern-ish accent of one of the main characters) and her affect on some phrases were a bit distracting, but overall, I enjoyed it. The unique voices for each character also helped me keep track of the story.

The story jumps frequently between “Then” and “Now” and there are multiple POVs. Adding to this that a few characters were living literal double lives, it could’ve been confusing, but the plot was not too complex, and the suspense of the story motivated me to keep track of everything.

There were multiple parts of the plot and premise of the book that made me have to suspend disbelief (like a dramatic switch from wanting to kill someone to being in love). Some of these leaps I couldn't get all the way behind, but I still looked forward to listening to the book each time I started it back up.

I would recommend Their Double Lives for fans of suspense novels that explore complicated characters and blurred moral lines, making you think more deeply about right and wrong. If you like authors like Adele Parks or Lisa Jewell, you'll enjoy this book.

#NetGalley #ARC #ALC #TheirDoubleLives #audiobook #mystery #suspense