The Other Husband: A gripping psychological thriller

Kathryn Croft

Oct 2021 · Canelo

4.3

71 reviews

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One dinner party will destroy everything.

The night that throws a wrecking ball into Abby’s life starts out perfectly at first. There’s still a hint of summer sun in the purple-streaked sky. Abby and her best friend, Sienna, look on fondly as their two husbands laugh under the garden gazebo. None of them know it’s the last time they will be together again.

What starts out as just a little fun, has devastating consequences for the couples. Alone with Sienna’s husband, Greg, Abby finds him unexpectedly charming. And something happens that night that neither she nor Greg can take back.

Abby is desperate to tell her husband and Sienna the truth, but can’t risk Greg sharing what he knows about her. She has no choice but to keep quiet. Then Greg suddenly disappears.

Is her best friend’s husband simply running from his secrets? Or has someone decided they can’t risk that he may share theirs?

The most gripping and twisty psychological thriller you’ll read this year from #1 bestseller Kathryn Croft. Perfect for readers who loved Gone Girl or The Girl on the Train.

What everyone is saying about Kathryn Croft:

‘I loved the story-telling voice behind this intriguing domestic drama which takes you to the heart of its characters. Intelligently written.' Jane Corry, author of The Lies We Tell

‘An extremely twisty plot centring around the disappearance of a central character... the plots twists all over the place with a final one which took me completely by surprise. A well written, enjoyable thriller.’ Lesley Sanderson, author of The Birthday Weekend

‘OMG Kathryn Croft has done it again!!! I devoured this book in two days!!! ... From the beginning to end kept in suspense and shock. I really didn’t see any of it coming.’ Goodreads Reviewer, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

‘I proudly hand over 5 twisty messed-up stars to this book!!! I loved this and all the WTF moments... It was so freakin’ cool to read! Oh let’s just say... THAT ending!... 5 Stars from me!!!’ Goodreads Reviewer, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

‘Oh, what a great ride this book was... her best book yet! She writes a great story... keeps you guessing right to the very end! I absolutely loved this book... can’t wait to see what she comes up with next!’ Goodreads Reviewer, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

‘My 1st book from this author and I loved it... a page-turner... the twist is explosive... Read it in two days... very gripping and emotional... will be reading more from this author.’ Goodreads Reviewer, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

‘Kept me on the edge of my seat... A story of secrets and lies with many twists and turns. A very enjoyable read that I read in one day as I couldn't put it down.’ Goodreads Reviewer, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

‘A great psychological thriller that had me guessing until the very end... Family secrets, lies and twists made this a page turner that I didn't want to put down. 5 twisty stars from me!’ Goodreads Reviewer, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

‘A very gripping read and I was shocked at the end. Unputdownable.’ NetGalley review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

‘So many twists and turns! ... Hard to put down and worth every moment.’ NetGalley review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

‘This book had me guessing right up until the very last chapter ... I couldn’t put it down. A perfect thriller!’ NetGalley review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

‘Wow! Wow! Wow! Kathryn Croft at her best’ NetGalley review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

‘I read it in one day ... The ending is also fantastic and is a real gut punch for the reader. Highly recommended, a must-read novel!’ NetGalley review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

‘A captivating, gripping read, very very highly recommended and definitely going to be one of my favourite reads of this year.’ NetGalley review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Ratings and reviews

4.3

71 reviews

Gemma Darking

December 12, 2021

This was a good book... Told mainly from 2 different woman's perspectives who became friends and then enemies and then friends and then enemies each one with secrets.... Oh!... There was lots of secrets through out... Lots of suspense too and the end was the most shocking of all I really did not expect the ending... As I read the last 5 or 6 chapters I really thought I had it sussed but turns out couldn't of been further from the truth... All in all its worth a read and I give it 4 stars 🌟🌟🌟🌟🤗👍

Marnie Harrison

October 14, 2021

“One dinner party…One fatal mistake…” The intriguing premise had me drawn to this book like a moth to a flame, rubbing my hands together with glee for what I hoped was going to be a very wicked read. How could it not be when best friends Sienna and Abby innocently swap husbands for a night to see how the other lives. I mean what could possibly go wrong with that… This is a very twisty and thrilling ride and it had me hanging off its every word. What was meant to be a night of fun, opens up one big massive can of worms and has dire consequences for all. Buried secret’s rise to the surface and it is a great lesson on how appearances can be deceiving and how the grass is not always greener on the other side. Kathryn Croft is a new author to me and The Other Husband has been a great introduction to her work and I am happy to say I was given exactly what I hoped for. This is one very wicked read!

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A Google user

October 3, 2021

My Review: The first word that comes to my mind after I read this book was OMG!!!!! I really loved and enjoyed this book so much. I was so exciting to see that this author wrote another book as it’s been years since her last one came out. I was jumping up and down with joy when I found out. I have loved this author’s previous books and this one sure did not disappoint. I loved how the book first started out with two couples swapping partners for the evening to see what it would be like. It reminded me of that tv show Wife Swap but what came after was where the book really got interesting. One of the husbands went missing right after the swap and was no where to be found. No one in this book was to be trusted after that. Everyone had something to hide. Each secret did eventually come out and revealed that shocker of an ending. I was like WOW is this really happening. I had no clue that this book would take a twisted turn like that but I loved it. Kudos to Kathryn Croft as you really surprised me with that ending. I hope I don’t have to wait years for your next book to come out. Until then I will be waiting patiently with the doors closed and my secrets close to my heart. Lastly, the characters, plot, and the ending of this book made this an easy and fast read. I would definitely recommend this book and happily give it 5 Hearts❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

About the author

Kathryn Croft is the bestselling author of seven psychological thrillers and to date she has sold over one million copies of her books. After twelve years living in London, she now lives in Guildford, Surrey, the place she grew up, with her husband and two children.

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