I have been bored with thrillers lately and this one was so entertaining. The title truly captures all of the characters. Everyone is so out to get revenge or want something. I love seeing the motivation with character for what them to do what they wanted to get done.

I don't want to give anything away but I love how everyone has a motive. I devoured this audiobook in a sitting. Emma Love did such a great job with the different voices for each of the POV.

Thank you @scarletsuspense @highbridgeaudio for a copy of this audiobook.

Their Double Lives by Jamie Lynn Hendricks is a gripping thriller that had me hooked from the first page. Fast-paced and cleverly constructed, it delivers a fresh take on the “revenge” trope with a structure that keeps you guessing. The final twist was especially satisfying—smart, surprising, and well-earned.

The only drawback for me was the audiobook version, which featured a single narrator despite the story unfolding through multiple POVs. While the performance was solid, having multiple narrators would have added more dimension and really brought the characters to life. This is one of those stories I think would shine even more in physical or eBook format.

Overall, a compelling and sharply written thriller that’s definitely worth the read.

I m not just saying this because I believe Jamie Lynns need to stay together. I actually loved this. It was so good and twisty. I loved trying to figure out who did what. I liked every single character. I felt concern and compassion for them and I also had moments where I hated them! That is some amazing writing!
This is perfection.
I loved the narration too.

This was a fun and totally wild revenge mystery/thriller that I really enjoyed. I listened to it on audiobook, which was a great format—the narration was engaging, well-paced, and even had me laughing at times. I debated between 3 and 4 stars, but ultimately landed on 3 because, while I’d absolutely recommend it, I’m not sure the plot will stick with me long-term. It’s a perfect summer read: fast, entertaining, and full of drama, even if the twists weren’t especially shocking.

You definitely have to suspend disbelief—some moments are a bit far-fetched—but it’s still a thoroughly enjoyable ride. The story follows a woman who works as a graphic designer by day and night shifts at a country club, all while trying to figure out how to pay for her dog’s $10,000 brain surgery. Then one night, she’s offered money to poison a patron... who just so happens to be her ex. This was shockingly good.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for an advanced audiobook copy to review.

Thank you NetGalley and HighBridge Audio for this ALC! What a blast!
Kim Valva, a struggling waitress, is offered money by a mysterious stranger to poison a rich new club member—who turns out to be her ex, Tony. Unable to go through with it, Kim watches in horror as his fiancée dies instead. Caught in a web of lies and danger, she must uncover who really wanted them dead before she becomes the next target.
This book had everything I love in a mystery thriller, twisty timelines, clever cons, and that addictive “just one more chapter” vibe! I was hooked from the start and loved how the past and present wove together to slowly unravel the truth. If you're into suspenseful plots with sharp writing and shocking reveals, I highly recommend picking this one up!

🎧Song Pairing: Poison - Bell Biv DeVoe

💭What I thought would happen:

If this title doesn’t scream duplicity, I don’t know what does. Also, the cover is giving me PTSD to when I used to serve in university and had to set up the private rooms for functions for middle management beige people😑

📖What actually happens:

😈MURDER!
😱Whodunnit
🩷Vengeance
🐶Sick puppy
💵Evil millionaire

🗯Thoughts/sassy musings:

I associate this author with a solid thriller, never disappoints, never amazes. But grab the popcorn and kick back. I love that in a book.

I’d say it rolled out exactly as I’d imagined. I was predicting (hoping) for a better twist but again, still perfectly yeehaw here we go.

The ending was quite abrupt that I went to have a pee while listening and by the time I was done tinkling all was tied up in a pretty satin bow. The end. I was like oh ok…let me pull my panties up.

Anywho, grab it and go have an iced latte in the park..

This fast-paced thriller was full of twists that kept me guessing. I really enjoyed this book full of tale full of double lives & deceit keeps you guessingTold from multiple POV and in duel timelines (then & now). PJ is playing the long game to get revenge. Kim’s past & present intertwine. Book by Jaime Lynn Hendricks. Emma Love did an excellent job with the narration.

Thank you to NetGalley & HighBridge Audio for letting me read this ARC.

Wow. This one had me from the get go! First by Hendricks and won’t be my last. Seriously, so entertaining. Loved the audio book.
PJ and Anthony seem to have the mostly perfectly romantic relationship. Or is one of them leading a double life?
Y’all. This one is a don’t miss. Loved every second.
Thank you netgalley for the advance listen!

Their Double Lives delivered a double dose of delicious deceit and drama! It’s been a minute since I’ve read a thriller by Jamie Lynn Hendricks and I’m so glad that I found this one equally, if not more, entertaining as her debut novel, Finding Tessa.

Their Double Lives followed Kim, a waitress at a posh New Jersey country club. She lived a very different life from the carefree socialites she served. There were many aspects of her life that were not in her favor. Her boyfriend cheated on her, her social life was in shambles, and her dog needed a life saving surgery she couldn’t afford. When a mysterious person who identified themself as The Stranger contacted her, he/she presented Kim with an offer she couldn’t refuse.

Hendricks crafted a fast paced, addictive thriller that was unputdownable. This story was so deceitful. It was also full of revenge, lies and manipulation. I enjoyed the multiple points of views and timelines. In addition to the alternating perspectives and timelines, I was invested in the characters and all their deceit, drama, and twisted friendships. If you love a deliciously deceptive cat and mouse thriller with utterly flawed characters, you will most likely enjoy this fast paced twisted thriller.

Thanks to Net Galley and High Bridge Books for the audiobook in exchange for an honest review.

4.5

Their Double Lives by Jamie Lynn Hendricks is a twisty psychological thriller that dives deep into deception, manipulation, and the blurred lines between truth and lies. The story unfolds through multiple perspectives, centering on Kim—a woman facing financial struggles while caring for her aging dog. When an opportunity arises to insert herself into the lives of a seemingly perfect couple, the situation quickly spirals into something far more sinister. Secrets unravel, alliances shift, and no one is quite who they seem.

I really enjoyed Their Double Lives! The shifting perspectives added a dynamic layer to the story that kept me engaged and turning pages quickly. It had a similar vibe to The Last Mrs. Parrish and A Simple Favor, with its themes of envy, hidden motives, and dark secrets.

I listened to the audiobook and found it a bit confusing at times—since the narrator didn’t vary the voices much, it was occasionally hard to tell who was speaking. It was especially odd when Anthony’s parts were read in the same tone as the others. That aside, Kim’s storyline felt especially relatable, especially her love and concern for her dog and the financial stress she’s under—it grounded the story in a real, emotional place.

There were a few plot holes that left me with lingering questions, but they didn’t take away too much from the overall experience. While not perfect, it was a fun and fast-paced read that I’d definitely recommend to fans of twisty domestic thrillers.

I was hooked from the first chapter and finished the audiobook in less than 24 hours—I simply could not stop listening.⁠
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The story kicks off with Kim, a down-on-her-luck waitress at a country club whose life is unraveling. Her boyfriend just cheated, her beloved dog needs a surgery she can’t afford, and she’s desperate. So when a stranger offers her a chance at a financial reset—by slipping a pill into a drink at the country club—she’s dangerously close to saying yes. But everything flips when the target turns out to be Tony, her high school ex, now a rebranded millionaire with a glamorous 22 year old fiancée.⁠
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From there, the plot explodes!!! ⁠
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PJ, Tony’s fiancée, dies suddenly at dinner, and Kim is left wondering: was someone else given the same instructions she was? If so—why PJ? Why Tony? Who’s pulling the strings, and who can be trusted?⁠
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This book is layered with secrets, double-crosses, and gasp-out-loud twists. Jaime Lynn Hendricks masterfully keeps you guessing and doubting every character’s motive. It's smart, fast-paced, and so well executed. If you love twisty thrillers with morally gray choices and high-stakes tension, this one is for YOU!

This was a super quick read that kept me hooked. I found it a little bit predictable at a few points, but it was still a lot of fun!

The only thing I wasn't the biggest fan of was PJ. I'm not sure if we were supposed to like her and be rooting for her, but I just wasn't. She came off as whiny and annoying and I wish there had been less of her.

Oh my goodness!!! This book had me from the first page and I absolutely flew through it! I needed a spreadsheet to keep track of who was double-crossing who!!!🤣🤣

This is my second read by Jaime and I love her books. The characters are all so unlikable but I am captivated by them all. Highly highly recommend this book!

Thank you NetGalley and Highbridge Audio for the chance to read and review this book. Narration was amazing and just added to the awesomeness of this story!!!

Great audiobook. I was locked in! The narration was wonderful. Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the opportunity to read and review this audiobook.

What a fantastic suspense thriller! Full of plot twists and chock full of morally grey characters (except for Murphy), this dual timeline novel kept me enthralled from the beginning to that very last sentence. Outstanding!

I thoroughly enjoyed and I highly recommend to all thriller suspense fans.

The narration by Emma Love is terrific! Such a big cast of characters and her narration never left me confused.

I was so excited to dig into "Their Double Lives" by Jaime Lynn Hendricks. I absolutely LOVED her last book "A Lovely Lie." The audiobook was very well done. Emma Love does a great job at narration of this book. This has many different viewpoints and timelines and I didn't feel confused at any point which tends to happen sometimes with a single narrator. There were so many twists and turns. I didn't want to stop this book at all. Every character is a morally grey other than Kim's goldendoodle who is a sweet baby angel, of course. I would highly recommend this book to anyone who likes fast paced thrillers. Thanks to NetGalley and RB Media for this audio ARC.

Thank you to HighBridge Audio for my gifted ALC, and thank you to Penzler Publishers for my gifted ARC.

Their Double Lives is a killer, double crossing, double take of a thriller. Each time you think you grasp what’s happening, you’re wrong. It was freaking delicious. And the last sentence? I cackled. It was the cherry on top of a brilliant book.

I am newer to Jaime Lynn Hendricks, but wow. She packs a punch. Her writing is like biting into a crispy red apple. Juicy and sweet. It makes me want to read everything she has ever written.

This is the type of book I want to wipe from my memory, just so I can read it for the first time again. You need to listen to the hype around this one, because it is a blast. Full of twists and turns, you’ll be surprised until the very end.

Kim, a waitress in an upscale country club, needs money for her ailing dog. When she is contacted by The Stranger and given a task, just slip a pill in a member's drink and all your money troubles will be gone, Kim thinks she has found the answer to her prayers. When the member turns out to be her ex-boyfriend, who has a new girl on his arm, Kim can't go through with the plan. Instead, shockingly, Kim's ex's girlfriend dies at the table. What ensues is a twisted tale told from several viewpoints. This was great! I enjoyed the narration. This was good from beginning to end, just when you think the twists have stopped, they keep coming until the very last page.

What a tangled web we weave! Secrets, lies, manipulation, double lives, and danger set the stage for Their Double Lives! This was such a gripping, fast paced, entertaining, addictive, and thrilling book which had me turning the pages at warp speed as I wanted to know how things were going to unfold! This book is full of twists and turns which kept me fully invested and turning those pages.

Kim Valva is a waitress who is in desperate need of making some money as Murphy, her beloved dog, needs life saving surgery. When she is contacted by 'The Stranger' who offers her a lot of money to put a pill in the drink of a member at the country club where she works, she agrees. She'll do anything to save her dog's life. Putting a pill in someone's drink sounds easy - deadly yet easy. Shockingly, her mark just happens to be Tony Fiore (now known as Anthony Fuller), her high school boyfriend. It really is a small world after all.

As the night unfolds, it is not Tony/Anthony who dies, his fiancée, twenty-two-year-old PJ Walsh dies instead. This leaves Kim reeling and wondering if someone else was tasked with killing PJ as she was tasked with killing Tony!?! Just what is going on? Who is "The Stranger" Why did PJ die? Was she murdered or did she have a food related allergy? Who can be trusted?


This was a delightfully twisted and clever tale! This was a wonderfully written, well thought out, perfectly plotted engrossing book that I had a hard time putting down! Whew! What a wild and crazy ride Their Double Lives turned out to be!

Addictive, gripping, twist filled, and hard to put down!

I was lucky enough to have both the kindle and audiobook versions of Their Double Lives which made for an exciting reading experience. I thought the narrator of the audiobook did a wonderful job of bringing the book to life!

DOUBLE LIVES is a well plotted, fast-paced story of revenge at its best. I really enjoyed it and think this is the author’s best book I’ve read to date. I’ll be anxiously awaiting her next book. I hope it won’t be too long! Highly recommend!!

Thanks to @itsallaboutbooksandmacarons for buddy reading/listening with me.

Many thanks to NetGalley, Penzler Publishers and HighBridge Audio for my gifted copies.

This review will be shared to my Instagram (@coffee.break.book.reviews) closer to the publication date.