I think I spent most of this book holding my breath! I wanted to race through it to see if I was right in my thinking, but of course, I was so wrong! A very good, fast paced book which I thoroughly recommend

When Emily applies for a job as a housekeeper for widower Rupert, it’s a chance to start over – a steady job and regular money means she can work towards her own place, not sharing a grimy flat with old mate, Mags.

As Emily gets to know more about Rupert’s world – how he likes his supper when he comes in from work, who his friends are – she can make sure everything runs like clockwork for him.

Soon there’s a spark between them; Rupert likes Emily and invites her to stay. For good.

To the outside world, they really seem to be a perfect match. There’s just the small issue of what really happened to Rupert’s first wife…

A gripping, razor-sharp game of cat and mouse, from the bestselling author, Lisa Hall.


My Thoughts


This novel has so much going on and I flew through it.  So many questions are reared during the first half of the book and I had to keep reading until I knew the answers.  I will apologise for my vague review however this is a novel you need to read with a s little background as possible beyond the blurb.

Despite having a seemingly perfect life together after a whirlwind romance, there are indications that all is not well in paradise.  Emily is receiving sinister messages, Rupert seems to keep secrets - particularly around his deceased first wife, Mags (Emily''s friend) seems to be acting strangely and Rupert's friends all seem to be a little off. 

Lisa Hall has a knack for creating characters that the reader does not fall immediately in love with.  Each of the main characters behave in ways that arouse suspicion.  As a reader, I bonded with none of the characters but boy was I fascinated by each and everyone of them. 

The plot develops quickly and moves at a fast pace and little clues are dotted throughout the whole novel although I had so many theories about what was happening and they constantly changed. 

This book is a great domestic thriller and I highly recommend it.  It kept me on my toes throughout and built to a fabulous finish.

Emily lives with her friend Mags in a bedsit that has seen far better days. Rupert lives in a beautiful house, all alone since his wife died. When Emily starts working for Rupert as his housekeeper, they both quickly realise that they are falling for each other, but Emily needs to find out what happened to Rupert’s first wife.

Emily was not only looking for love she was looking for a whole new life, but at what cost. 

I love how the author introduces two people who at first glance seem perfect for each other, but then slowly as each layer is removed either a secret is revealed, a truth turns to a lie until eventually mistrust and jealousy replaces all the love and trust between them.

Lisa Hall has written a dark and twisty psychological thriller that I raced through so fast I was left breathless by the time I reached the end.

As a massive lisa hall fan I was so excited to be able to read this and it certainly didn't disappoint I was hooked from the first page and read it whilst spending a lazy Sunday in the sunshine. This was a couldn't put down twisty domestic thriller which kept me guessing and wanting to keep reading more  the charActers were brought to life and the storyline was good. Highly recommend this as a perfect summer read

Brilliant book  , would have been 5 stars but for the needless storyline with the kitten . Apart from the fact I’m sick of reading about animal abuse in every book I read , you know exactly what is going to happen every time they get given an animal , it’s going to die a horrible death . Taking that aside I loved the book , great storyline and characters , I wasn’t sure who was doing what to who most of the way through . Great ending, I will be looking for more from this author in the future

wow another great book from Lisa Hall, I thoroughly enjoyed this book and found it hard to put down. it keeps you guessing what as to what happen to Caro and if Emily was going mad.

Yet again Lisa Hall has written an absolutely cracking psychological thriller.  I was hooked on this book right from the first page.  This book had plenty of twists and turns and will really keep your interest until the final sentence.

I was given a free copy of this book by Net Galley in return for a review. 

This is the second Lisa Hall book I’ve read, the other being The Party and on the strength of those two, I’d definitely read more of her books! 

This one kept me hooked from the first couple of chapters, and I read it over the course of 2 days! It’s a good thriller, with plenty of people to be suspicious of, and a good twist. 

The one thing I found a bit strange was the change of style - Emily’s story is written in the first person, but when it changes to Rupert, they’re both in third person. It’s a bit strange, and I had to go back and forward the first time I noticed it as it seemed like a mistake. 

Not a big deal, and not put my off reading more!

This is a brilliant read.
Wonderful well written plot and story line that had me engaged from the start.
Love the well fleshed out characters and found them believeable.
Great suspense and found myself second guessing every thought I had continuousluy.
Can't wait to read what the author brings out next.
Recommend reading.

I was provided an ARC from NetGalley and the publisher.  This is my own honest voluntary review.

WOW! This book will have you in knots. Nothing is as it seems for Caro, Rupert and Emily. Superbly written, this story drew me in at page one, only spitting me out at the end. 5 stars.

Enjoyed reading this domestic thriller.

The beginning art of this story (as in setting the scene)  was a bit long winded for me but towards the middle and end of the story it really picked up the pace for me and I couldn't put it down!

Full of suspicion and suspense!.

My Review:

Wow, wow, wow, this book kept me up all night and I had no regrets in the morning. This is the first book by this author that I read and I can’t wait to read more. I had won this book on a Facebook contest and I’m so lucky that I did. I got introduced to my new favorite author. 

This book was about Emily who went through a bad break up and her trying to move on with her life. She answered an ad for a house cleaner and she never bargained for a husband out of it. Was this a perfect couple story? Did it have a happy ending? What could really go wrong? Oh you find out these answers and much more. 

I want to start off by saying this is definitely not your typical love story. There were sinister things at play and I loved that about this book. This whole book was not what it seemed. When I thought one thing was going to happen, nope, another thing did. I was way off base and I loved that. It kept me guessing the whole entire book. You never knew which character was hiding the best secret as they all had something they were running from. This whole book worked so well together with the characters and all the twists. I felt like I was on a merry go round that I never wanted to get off from. Lisa Hall definitely knocked this one out of the ball park. 

Between the plot, characters and all the twists in this book it made it an easy and fast read. I would definitely recommend it and happily give it 5 Hearts❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

I did enjoy this but sadly not as much as I would have liked. I found it a little slow and predictable in places. Although it had a good storyline and strong characters. However, there are a lot of excellent reviews for this book so perhaps it was just not an exciting one for me. 

Thank you HQ and Netgalley

I am a big fan of Lisa Hill, but I couldnt get into this novel.  I have read too much of the same plotline recently, which isnt the fault of the author.  3 stars

The Perfect Couple is a great psychological thriller.  Great characters and well written.  The story is centred around Emily and Rupert.  One is out of an abusive relationship and the other is recently widowed.
They get together when Emily becomes a housekeeper for Rupert.  They marry but is the marriage everything it seems and who do you believe.

Thank you to Netgalley and the publishers for the arc in return for an honest review

Lisa Hall’s latest book is another gripping and fabulous book.
Emily is at a low ebb when she applies for a job as a housekeeper. She is staying rent free with Mags, who is kind-hearted, but rather odd, with a dog who whilst small in stature, is big on causing trouble.
Emily’s new employer is Rupert, who is recently widowed. His friends and family believe it is time for him to move on. Is it too soon? What actually happened to his first wife? Why do people keep calling Emily by his wife’s name? What is happening to Emily? Is Rupert too good to be true? Are Emily and Rupert really the perfect couple?
A thrilling read, which I would highly recommend.
Thanks to NetGalley, the publisher and the author for a Kindle copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

Thanks to HQ and NetGalley for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

One word: AMAZING! this is one of those thrillers that hooks you from the get-go, and you have to keep reading and reading until the very end. Of course, what we all hope for in any psychological thriller is a thrilling denouement that will take you breath away. Lisa Hall's 'The Perfect Couple' does not disappoint in this respect, as the finale of the book comes with a killer twist. It was not like this in the beginning, however, which begins with the old story of boy and girl falling in love and get married. But the boy, in this instance is a widower called Rupert, whose late wife, Caro, committed suicide after a long battle with bipolar disorder. The girl, Emily, is a young woman who has recent experience of an abusive relationship has left her floundering. Until she becomes Rupert's housekeeper that is. Cue whirlwind romance and a wedding of every girl's dream, but things go wrong quickly. Someone is taunting Emily with insidious reminders of Caro's fate and her difficult marriage to Rupert. Why and perhaps more importantly, whom? There are no shortage of suspects, trust me, but you will have to read this book to find out the answers to these questions. So, don't hesitate, pick up this book, tune out the white-noise of everyday life and settle down with this superior thriller from the master of her craft, Lisa Hall. You won't be disappointed.

This was a good read with twists and turns that kept guessing throughout with a really unexpected ending!

This is the second Lisa Hall book I’ve read so I knew I was in for a thrilling read and it certainly was that.

Rupert has been recently widowed, and has let  his life spiral out of control. His house and life are a mess so his childhood friend suggests getting a housekeeper to aid him in the process.

Emily has come out of a bad relationship and is on the road to recovery herself. She’s living in a tiny bed sit with a weed smoking friend and need to get out.

When she sees the advert she applies and is quickly hired, where Rupert falls for her, head over heels. Although they are happy SOMEONE else isn’t. And what did actually happen to his first wife??

Well another one where I didn’t predict the twist! I love it when this happens! 

Both main characters were likeable and I felt Rupert really was Emily’s knight in shining armour, rescuing her from her abusive relationship. 

The way the author built the tension, making Emily appear paranoid like Caro, the first wife, was brilliant and it certainly left me wanting more at the end of each chapter.

An easy read, but full of suspense. Would definitely recommend this one.

Thank you to Netgalley and HQ for the copy of this in exchange for my review.

The Perfect Couple is the second book I’ve read from Lisa Hall. It’s a psychological thriller with a great plot line that will keep you entertained and guessing to the end. Well written, it quickly draws you in and becomes impossible to put down. I would highly recommend this novel and rate it 4.5 stars. Thank you to NetGalley,  HQ and the author for the chance to review.