Lisa Regan has done it again! Husband Missing is book #22 in her Josie Quinn series and it is a strong five stars for me.

Detective Josie returns home after investigating a murder, and finds blood splattered everywhere and her husband, Noah missing. With the help of Trinity, Josie soon realizes that things are not as they seem and that her past is raising it's ugly head.

Regan has such great character development, the reader learns a little more in each book. She has a way of giving little details that make the reader be able to visualize the scenes. Regan truly has a talent for keeping the reader engaged and wanting more.

While this is book #22, it could be read as a stand alone. I personally think the whole series is fine stars, so I would recommend reading them all! I am going to be waiting patiently for book #23!

Husband Missing releases March 19, 2025.

Thank you to Netgalley and Bookouture for the digital ARC.
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Husband Missing was great from the start to finish! This was one you do not want to put down.
Josie arrives home to find her husband missing and it sets the whole book in motion. She's too close to the case so Josie is not allowed to investigate. So you think it will stop her?
Absolutely one of the best books in this series! The ending makes you want more and ready to have the next book in your hands!
Thank you Netgalley for the chance to read this book for my honest review.

It’s becoming harder to write a review for the latest Detective Josie Quinn book. Every time Lisa Regan writes a new instalment of this series I wonder how she does it. Every story is different and exciting. In Husband Missing we see another side to Josie. The missing husband is indeed the love of Josies life, Noah. Josie is completely lost and vulnerable without him. Even Trout, their little dog is out of sorts. (I love Trout). Josie and Noahs families gather to help and Josie slowly realises that her own past could be the clue to where Noah is.
I’m waiting with bated breath for the next episode, book 23.
Thank you to Netgalley and the author for the opportunity to read and review this book.

Fans of Josie Quinn will not be disappointed! The plot is twisty, the character development is well done, and the author does a great job of tying it all up for readers. If someone has not read the series, the backstory might be a little overwhelming, with 22 books to cover, but Regan does a nice job of mixing that in with the current mystery, and it's all related. I'd say it's an easy 5 start for series fans, maybe a 4 for newcomers, so I'll give it a 4.5 but rounded up because of the great writing.

Absolutely riveting addition to the Josie Quinn series.
Coming home to discover her house's contents upturned with blood and a bullet in her
wall and her husband Noah, missing, sends Josie off on a race against time to
find him.
Kept from the active investigation because of her personal connection, she chases down leads and suspects, on her own, with her sister helping which puts her back into the circle of her dead mother's criminal life and associates.
Great suspense with twists and turns that you will never see coming.
The characters are extremely interesting and well developed with plot twists that are amazingly delivered with intrigue and enticing page turning pull.
Non stop quality mystery and thriller reading.
GREAT read.

Husband Missing is another gripping installment in Lisa Regan’s Detective Josie Quinn series that kept me engaged from start to finish. The story takes a deeply personal turn when Josie comes home to find her house ransacked and her husband, Noah, missing. The chilling clues, including bloodstains and ties to Josie’s past, propel her into a tense and emotional investigation.

Regan masterfully balances suspense and character development, making it impossible to put the book down. The twists and turns kept me eagerly turning pages, desperate to uncover the truth. This is a must-read for fans of the series and anyone who loves a fast-paced, emotional thriller.

This novel starts out on a positive note - Noah and Josie are putting the finishing touches on the walls for the “hopefully” soon to be nursery. They have been approved for adoption and are just waiting for the call.

The novel quickly moves in another direction as Josie comes home that evening to find her home ransacked and Noah missing!!

“Every fiber of Josie’s being screams to investigate. But her team warn her to keep her distance as they follow a connection to a recent robbery in Denton. But Josie can’t quiet the voice telling her the handprints Noah left are leading her somewhere, and the trail ends at an upturned box of her long-dead abusive mother’s faded photos, jewelry, a lock of hair, and a few old newspaper clippings.”

The blurb for this novel is extensive. In this novel we spend A LOT OF TIME IN JOSIE’S HEAD!!

With Josie sidelined from the investigation and with Noah out of the picture - there isn’t as much action to propel the story.

There are several mysteries to solve in addition to Noah’s disappearance. Lots of characters to keep track of in the past and present. In the end, Ms. Regan ties everything together.

There is great writing here, as always, and I enjoyed watching how these characters have grown through the series. Noah is one of my favorite characters and the interaction between him, Josie, Trinity, and other characters is what made the other books quicker and more fun reads for me.

This was a buddy read with DeAnn, Brenda, Debra and Carolyn. Be sure to r

Lisa Regan never disappoints and her newest book was no exception. Husband Missing is the 22 book in her Josie Quinn series. It is an exciting and fast paced read with an ending and cliffhanger I didn’t see coming. Can’t wait for the next book in the series. Thanks to Netgalley and Bookouture for the arc.

Josie Quinn is back in book 22! And if you’re more observant than I am, you may already know what (or rather who) the title is referring to. Me? I just assumed the title was another generic reference to the case, so when Josie’s beloved husband Noah goes missing to say I was shocked is an understatement! It’s all hands on deck to figure out what happened to Noah…especially since Josie can’t investigate in an official capacity. Why would someone take Noah? Will they find him safely and in time?

Seeing Josie’s human side is becoming more and more common. Gone is the detective who drank, lived in the past, and struggled making connections. Josie goes through all the emotions and then some, which Regan does a great job in making us feel for her. The only thing I didn’t like was that Josie was sidelined! I know obviously conflict of interest and this would have to happen. However, we don’t get the normal solve the case perspective and are more removed from some familiar characters like douchebag Turner (who I still want a story about so we can finally uncover his past) and even Gretchen. Although, we get more Trinity, which is always a win! It was also cool to see how the past can come back to haunt people and the ending was so touching (before the big cliffhanger, that is). I can’t wait to see what happens next!

Husband Missing
Lisa Regan
March 19, 2025

Josie Quinn was working on finishing up a long shift. The construction of a pediatric hospital was underway despite local residents not liking the problems connected with neighborhood disruption. Quinn´s department was called out to hinder any difficulties. Brewing anger began between the crowd and the construction workers. The daughter of the firm was stabbed and killed. People formed a chaotic mob hindering police action. By the time things became settled with the CSI team leaving, no answers became clear. Josie headed home late thinking how wonderful it would be to find Noah waiting and Trout by the door to greet her.
Husband Missing will be published by Bookouture on March 19, 2025. I was able to read and review Regan´s latest Detective Josie Quinn via NetGalley. When the description hit the news regarding #22 in the Quinn series, readers were stunned by what was yet to happen. Their home would be destroyed and Noah kidnapped. Knowing the protagonist and her partner from the beginning of the series, the tease of Husband Missing hit hard on her readers, me included. I couldn´t believe Lisa Regan would murder a main character but then who knows??? Don´t miss this one and good luck putting it down.

So so good!! I love detective Josie Quinn. This book was exciting and thrilling and so many twists and turns.

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for allowing me to read this arc in exchange for an honest review!

Action packed and heart-wrenching! Lisa Regan shines at heartfelt suspense and this edition of Detective Josie Quinn really lets her shine as she delivers worry and despair all at the same time as keeping a case fresh and addictive in the forefront! It's always a joy to watch Josie tear a case apart and get justice for those wronged, but when a case personally touches her, we get to see the heart of the person she is when she has to come to grips on her fear and emotions while still prioritizing getting to the truth in time to make a difference. Great core cast, great suspense and really filled with heart in each and every book. I can't wait to see what's next for Josie!

Husband Missing, Detective Josie Quinn book 22, by Lisa Regan

I don't know how this series continues to get better with each book but it does. This is one of my absolute favorite series. We got to see a slightly different side of Josie and Trinity in this one, but what really grabbed my attention was Turner. I think I might like him? But he can still be so abrasive... but I might like now?
Great mystery from start to finish. I couldn't put it down. Can't wait for more.

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This book made me ugly cry.! All the feels. The mystery kept me guessing until the very end. The dedication the police teams show to Josie, searching tirelessly to find Noah was so impressive, still hoping for Turner to step up, lol.

Detective Josie Quinn comes home to find her home ransacked and her husband Noah missing. There’s blood everywhere and she fears the worst. But when she searches the garage, she finds a bloody set of Noah’s hand prints by a hidden box containing her dead mother’s things. Belinda Rose is dead and while Josie frantically searches for Noah, she must confront the demons left by her abusive mother.

Twenty-second book in the series best read in order. This one is exceptional! Thanks to NetGalley and Bookouture for an early copy in exchange for an honest review.

This is book 22 in the Detective Josie Quinn series and oh my goodness get your box of tissues ready as believe me you are going to need them …. What an outstounding ending it was.
I have loved each and every book so far in this stupendous series but this one was something special for me and by far it deserves more than the 5 stars I can give.
The writing was just perfect and the storyline addictive I loved being back with all the characters, yes even douchebag he is really growing on me and I feel there is a lot more to be known about him in the future, fingers crossed.
I don’t want to say a lot more about this read as I don’t want to give any hints as to what happens but if like me you’re a big fan of Josie Quinn then I promise you’re going to love this one and if you haven’t already read any of the series please do give it a go its far too good to miss.
So a stupendous read clever, addictive and just perfect what more could you ask for and thank you Lisa Regan wow girl you excelled yourself with this one, what a tearjerker!
My thanks also to NetGalley and Bookouture for giving me the opportunity to read the ARC in exchange for my honest opinion.

HOLY COW! When I was bawling in Chapter 15, I knew this was going to br quite the ride. And I wasn't wrong. This book had me feeling so many things! Lisa Regan writes an incredible story every time, but this one is by far the most amazing, heart-wrenching & heart-warming story ever!!

I was given this book by NetGalley for an honest review-
Josie comes home to find her husband missing and their home trashed.
There is a demonstration outside a children’s hospital- a woman killed- the prints on the knife that killed her are the same as in Josie’s home. What connects these two cases. Where is Noah? Is he alive? Why was he taken? Could this be related to her childhood and her monster mother. Does she dare open the box with her mothers memories?

is related to her childhood and her monster mother

The latest addition to the Josie Quinn series by Lisa Regan, Book 22, titled "Husband Missing," is a totally engaging and thrilling read that dives deeper into the lives of our favorite characters.

This isn't your typical case for the team; it's deeply personal. Noah, Josie's husband and a colleague of the team, has gone missing. To make matters more intense, this case is somehow linked to another one Josie caught earlier that morning. As the investigation unfolds, a connection emerges to Lila, the woman who abducted Josie as a child. This revelation brings to light more details about Lila's background, life, and her trail of destruction.

Throughout the book, you'll experience moments of panic, sadness, shock, love and laughter. The integration of the characters and the case is brilliantly interwoven, showcasing why I love this series so much. The character development is truly exceptional, making each story even more captivating.

I really enjoyed this book. Lisa took it to a whole new lever.
The fact Josie was not allowed to “work the cases” made it all so different even though she did her own little investigation.

I loved the characters and how the relationship with Turner took a turn.

Just an all around great read. This whole series is fantastic and well worth reading.