Although I would classify this as a domestic drama rather than a mystery/thriller, I still loved it! It was easy to figure out the twist, but I think that was intentional. I enjoyed watching the events unfold - the rumors, the lies, and eventually the harsh truth.

Character development was great and the writing was nearly flawless.

I did find myself a little disappointed in parts that could have led to some major thrills, but it didn't make me any less interested in the story.

Solid read.

3.5 stars !

A perfect example of trying to make something out of nothing. Mundane plot, mundane characters, and not meritorious in any way. So many holes as well. Do not recommend

Although I wouldn’t exactly classify this book as a psychological thriller, it was still enjoyable even as a family drama. Some of the book was engrossing and kept me hooked, whereas other parts were a bit slow and directionless, throwing me off a bit.

If you’re into books that are not quite fast-paced but move slowly and keep you interested enough, then check this out.

My Husband’s Lie is a well written story with characters that the author brings to life and grabs your attention. From the title, I was expecting more of a thriller. I would describe this book as cosy thriller. I was a little disappointed by the time I finished it. I was trying to guess the ending but I was nowhere close. I was waiting for plot twists but they didn’t come. An enjoyable read overall but not a breathtaking page turner.

My Husband's Lie by Emma Davies is a page-turning domestic drama that was slow to pull me in, yet once it took hold I was fully invested for the duration. Ms Davies is a new to me author, but one who will certainly be on my radar in the future.

Thea convinces her husband Drew that a move back to their childhood home of Pevensey is just what is needed to bring their small family together. It is, after all, where they have both grown up and fallen in love, and Thea longs to recreate their shared and idyllic childhood with their two young daughters. Yet something is off when the family returns, and the village seems to be far from welcoming, with many locals standoffish and some even openly hostile. Upon finding a newspaper clipping in her childhood home, Thea unintentionally opens the wound of a decades old crime that few of the locals are willing to keep buried in the past. Have Thea and Drew unknowingly put their young family in jeopardy by stirring up events long past? Or do they know more than they are letting on, even to each other?

This is a solid, enjoyable read that I was able to finish over the course of an afternoon. I am certainly anxious to read more from this author.

Many thanks to NetGalley and Bookouture for this ARC.

I would like to thank netgalley and the publisher for an advance copy in exchange for an honest review. When I read the synopsis for this, I requested it right away but once I started, I found parts a bit slow going, but overall the plot kept me interested and I will be interested to see more of the author’s work.

Parts of this book were good..some parts just seemed to drag and make me wonder where the story was going.
Didn't love or hate it was just an ok read for me. Hope others enjoy it more.

Thanks to the publisher and Net Galley for an early release if this book

The Husband's Lie by Emma Davies follows Thea and her childhood sweetheart, Drew as they make the move from London to Thea's childhood home in the country. The house is beautiful, and Thea and Drew can now work from home. Everything is going well, until Thea realizes that as soon as she says who she is and where she lives, people turn cold. After some digging, Thea learns that her father was questioned after a minor was assaulted. He was never charged because Drew's parents were his alibi. That doesn't stop the townspeople from suspecting Thea's father and thinking the family is tainted. Thea must learn to cope with this view of her father, even though she knows he is innocent.

Davies does a wonderful job of using colorful language to write about scenery and emotion. It was so easy to picture the country, and to understand the emotions of Thea. The plot fell a little short with me, and was very built up for a rather disappointing resolution. I thought there would be more secrets unearthed or a plot twist. Overall, this book is good if thrillers are too dark for you but you want a little mystery.

This was a pretty standard thriller for me. Good story and it was engaging, just didnt blow my socks off. There isnt anything wrong with the book it just wasn't really for me. I will say though, it had more than a touch of Midsommer Murders about it, and I could definitely see it being made into a decent tv drama.

Thea impulsively purchases the rectory she grew up in, years after her parents sold it. She and her husband Drew and their children will be happy there, Thea just knows it. But the move seems to have the opposite effect, driving she and her husband further apart, and her old friends and neighbors are avoiding her at all costs. It’s not until Thea finds an old newspaper clipping that she realizes her happy childhood was only an illusion. A stark novel about the things we choose to believe rather than face the truth

If you had a happy childhood and had the chance to buy your old family home to move your family into, would you? That’s exactly the opportunity that Thea and Drew are presented with and they go for it. While moving back to the old family home thrills Thea more than she thought, she comes to find that the locals seem to be so abrupt and rude to her once they realize who she is. What did she ever do to them?

Thea finds out what the words behind the whispers are and must face the past she wasn’t even aware of. Eventually Thea knows that she must come to terms with the gossip and do what is best for her family while remaining true to herself and the past.

A great story filled with the mean girls we all know in adulthood and the courage of one woman to face them down and try to bring about change that will help everyone in the community heal and become even closer in the long run. A page turner that will have you on the edge of your seat at times, while cheering Thea on the entire time.

Addictive, emotional read...

My Husbands Lies wasn't what I expected from the title, but the book itself didn't disappoint.
It starts with Thea and Drew, looking back both blaming themselves for moving back, questioning and leaving blame on who's fault it was they returned to the village.
Rewind prior to the move.. They were excited to be leaving London, reminiscing on their own childhoods, hoping they could have the same for their girls. Soon after arriving, things didn't feel right, gradually things began to unravel... their new lives were not going to plan.

It's well written, flows nicely. I've not read any books by this author before, but definitely would again. Didn't really want to put down until I'd finished ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

A satisfactory read which was a little disappointing. No where near as gripping as I expected.

Have not posted publicly as I don’t want to discredit this author

The title, 'My Husband's Lie', and the great blurb drew me towards this story. I couldn't wait to delve into Thea and Drew's family drama and unearth their secrets. Unfortunately along the way, this tale lost the plot.

What started out as a mystery pertaining to a crime committed by her father years ago, morphed into a story about marital trust and betrayal, finally dissolving into a story about bullying. The original premise served only as a near-forgotten plot point towards the end. There were many intervals in which the story stalled as the narrative drew out the mundanity of events that took place throughout. The writing was wonderful, however, it appeared as though this story lacked an identity. 2.5 stars.

Thank you to NetGalley, Bookouture, and Emma Davies for an ARC of 'My Husband's Lie' in exchange for an honest and voluntary review.

I don’t like to give negative reviews, but this book wasn’t great. It was a very wordy book, but there weren’t enough words dedicated to the storyline.
When I hit 30-40%, I really wanted to just quit reading, but I kept going, hoping that it would get better.
While the story resolved, it resolved in such a weak fashion, I can’t give the book more than 2 stars.
On the positive side, the grammar and punctuation was great! I don’t think I saw any typos or errors. It was a well edited book.

My Husband’s Lie by author Emma Davies is yet another great book by this author! Gave me goosebumps and held my interest throughout, with a fast paced plot line.

Thank you Netgalley and the publisher for a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

What a powerful and engrossing read!

I love this authors books of which are usually on the lighter side but this one is dark, suspenseful but oh so delightful. As a reader I couldn’t help but get caught up in the characters lives. I loved that Thea and Drew have known each other since they were children and have a strong and successful marriage. Their marriage is put under the test though when Thea finds out that Drew has been keeping something from her.

The setting couldn’t be anymore perfect for the story. A small village where everyone knows everyone else’s business and gossip spreads like wildfire. The welcome from the residents is not quite as welcoming as Thea or I for that matter, was expecting. There is definitely something a bit off which left me very intrigued as to why.

The author has created a story jam packed full of suspense. The friendship between Lauren and Tilly really captured me, making me care about these people that I was reading about. Friendship is something that comes across quite strongly with Thea, Drew and their friends from back home, Gerry and Rachel. As well as the friendship that Thea starts up with her next door neighbour.

My Husband’s Lie is a real page turner of a story. The authors writing consumed me whilst I lost myself into the story. There is a fair amount of drama which is filled to the brim with secrets and lies. My blood was boiling with the narrow mindedness of some of the villagers and there were parts that had me cheering Thea on. I absolutely loved this book. An engrossing, edge of your seat read.

I loved My Husbands Lie! (Although I don’t understand the title? Drew didn’t tell a lie)

Book was off to a good start by having a strong loving husband and wife pair. Too many thrillers have couples at each other’s throats so I really appreciated the change compared to other books I’ve read recently. Following Thea and her family as she moves back into her childhood home in a small village. The village life was written perfectly, I’ve lived in places like this and the tone was perfect.

Now this isn’t a fast paced story, it’s a little slow and without much action but the tension just doesn’t stop rising and it really is a fantastic book.

4/5.