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Her Husband’s Mistake
My husband made a terrible mistake. Now our children are missing…
This should be the trip of a lifetime – a week in New York with my family. As we stroll along the Hudson River, drinking coffee in the sunshine, anyone would think we’re the perfect family. But the truth is far more complicated.
I’ve been on edge the whole time because fifteen years ago when we were living in this city my husband Jack did something that ripped our lives apart. I swore I would never come back here, but Jack insisted.
One afternoon, in the blur of a crowd, I lose sight of my son. I can’t find him anywhere. Frantic, I call my husband. But what he tells me next shakes me to the core…
My daughter’s gone missing too.
I end the conversation, my whole body shaking with fear. As I’m desperately searching for my children, the phone rings – it’s an anonymous number.
The hard voice at the other end gives me an kill my husband or my children will die.
The clock is ticking. Can I save my family in time?
An absolutely gripping psychological thriller filled with shock twists from the number one bestselling author of The Doctor’s Wife . If you loved Gone Girl and The Night She Disappeared , you’ll be hooked by Her Husband’s Mistake .
This should be the trip of a lifetime – a week in New York with my family. As we stroll along the Hudson River, drinking coffee in the sunshine, anyone would think we’re the perfect family. But the truth is far more complicated.
I’ve been on edge the whole time because fifteen years ago when we were living in this city my husband Jack did something that ripped our lives apart. I swore I would never come back here, but Jack insisted.
One afternoon, in the blur of a crowd, I lose sight of my son. I can’t find him anywhere. Frantic, I call my husband. But what he tells me next shakes me to the core…
My daughter’s gone missing too.
I end the conversation, my whole body shaking with fear. As I’m desperately searching for my children, the phone rings – it’s an anonymous number.
The hard voice at the other end gives me an kill my husband or my children will die.
The clock is ticking. Can I save my family in time?
An absolutely gripping psychological thriller filled with shock twists from the number one bestselling author of The Doctor’s Wife . If you loved Gone Girl and The Night She Disappeared , you’ll be hooked by Her Husband’s Mistake .
254 pages, Kindle Edition
Published September 30, 2023
About the author
Daniel Hurst
134 books4,932 followersDaniel Hurst is an Amazon #1 bestselling author of fast paced psychological thrillers. His most popular titles include Til Death Do Us Part, The Passenger and The Doctor's Wife, the latter title reaching #1 on the Amazon UK Kindle store in February 2023. A regular KDP Select All Star since he became a full-time author in 2021, Daniel prides himself on writing fast, releasing stories often and engaging with his readers.
You can visit him at www.danielhurstbooks.com, where you can also download a copy of his FREE thriller 'Just One Second.'
You can visit him at www.danielhurstbooks.com, where you can also download a copy of his FREE thriller 'Just One Second.'
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September 28, 2023
Daniel Hurst knows how to deliver a quick entertaining thriller with surprising twists! 🍎
Something happened in New York City 15 years ago and Lorna and Jack vow never to return. When Maddie (21) and Alex (18) make the NYC holiday their birthday wish, Lorna crumbles.
Wow, this one kept me guessing. The author kept me in the dark until he decided to give it away which then I became conflicted about who to root for!
The family holiday becomes a worst nightmare and someone is doomed to make very tough decisions.
When you're looking for a fun popcorn thriller that you can finish in one or two sittings, Hurst's thrillers are an excellent choice. I enjoyed this audiobook with great narration by Tamsin Kennard and Nathaniel Priestley. Hurst knows how to end an exciting thriller and makes me crave for more!
Being a Daniel Hurst fan, his novels are my must-read. I didn't read the blurb which many reviewers have said was full of spoilers. Rest assured, it's been updated on GR without giving much away. Don't read the one on Amazon though!⚠️
Thank you Bookouture Audio for the ALC.
Published Sep 30, 2023!
5 hrs and 35 mins
Something happened in New York City 15 years ago and Lorna and Jack vow never to return. When Maddie (21) and Alex (18) make the NYC holiday their birthday wish, Lorna crumbles.
Wow, this one kept me guessing. The author kept me in the dark until he decided to give it away which then I became conflicted about who to root for!
The family holiday becomes a worst nightmare and someone is doomed to make very tough decisions.
When you're looking for a fun popcorn thriller that you can finish in one or two sittings, Hurst's thrillers are an excellent choice. I enjoyed this audiobook with great narration by Tamsin Kennard and Nathaniel Priestley. Hurst knows how to end an exciting thriller and makes me crave for more!
Being a Daniel Hurst fan, his novels are my must-read. I didn't read the blurb which many reviewers have said was full of spoilers. Rest assured, it's been updated on GR without giving much away. Don't read the one on Amazon though!⚠️
Thank you Bookouture Audio for the ALC.
Published Sep 30, 2023!
5 hrs and 35 mins
September 20, 2023
I listend to the audiobook version of this book, and was very satisfied with the narrators. They did an excellent job and that made the whole experience more pleasant. I do have to agree with another review I’ve read; that the blurb gives too much away. I felt like after reading it, I almost knew everything that would happen. Other than that, it was a fast-paced read as always, but it wasn’t very memorable or stood out in any way. Just an average thriller that gave me some hours of enjoyment, but not a book I would read again.
Thanks to netgalley and the publisher for the arc in exchange for my honest opinion!
Thanks to netgalley and the publisher for the arc in exchange for my honest opinion!
September 15, 2023
A mistake, a horrible, horrible, mistake was made years ago....
Family vacations/trips/holidays are usually things people look back on fondly. Exploring new places, having new experiences, eating tasty food, taking photos, and having fun are usually what family trips are all about. But that is not the case for Jack and his wife, Lorna. They used to live in New York and when they left all those years ago, they swore they would never go back. But their daughter Maddie wants to go there for her birthday. So, Jack, Lorna, Alex (their son) and Maddie head to New York.
First off, the blurb of the book gives too much away. Seriously, less is more. So, readers will know a lot of the plot going into this book and that is a shame. What is not a shame is the audiobook which had great narrators telling the story. I thought they did a great job! This is a short listen and I easily listened to it over the course of one day.
With most Daniel Hurst books, things move very quickly, and readers will be transported into the action almost instantly. There is a lot on the line, their children are missing, and they need to find them while keeping their secret.
I usually love Daniel Hurst books and while I enjoyed this one and was entertained by it, it didn't quite love it as much as I have the previous books, I have read by him. Mainly because so much is told in the blurb. I like to be shocked and have twists and turns along the way, not be spoon fed everything that is going to happen. Sure, there are still some twists and turns and a reveal, but being told so much in the synopsis really affected my enjoyment of this book. Jack and Lorna are not the most likeable characters. It was hard to feel sorry for them, but I did feel for their children.
Again, this was entertaining, and the narrators were great. Hurst writes dramatic and shocking books that have me turning the pages at warp speed. Unfortunately, while I enjoyed this book, I didn’t love it. I did enjoy the drama and fast pace. I'm still a huge fan and look forward to reading more of his books in the future.
Entertaining with great narration.
#HerHusbandsMistake #NetGalley #DanielHurst #Bookouture
Thank you to Bookouture and NetGalley who provided me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. All the thoughts and opinions are my own.
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Family vacations/trips/holidays are usually things people look back on fondly. Exploring new places, having new experiences, eating tasty food, taking photos, and having fun are usually what family trips are all about. But that is not the case for Jack and his wife, Lorna. They used to live in New York and when they left all those years ago, they swore they would never go back. But their daughter Maddie wants to go there for her birthday. So, Jack, Lorna, Alex (their son) and Maddie head to New York.
First off, the blurb of the book gives too much away. Seriously, less is more. So, readers will know a lot of the plot going into this book and that is a shame. What is not a shame is the audiobook which had great narrators telling the story. I thought they did a great job! This is a short listen and I easily listened to it over the course of one day.
With most Daniel Hurst books, things move very quickly, and readers will be transported into the action almost instantly. There is a lot on the line, their children are missing, and they need to find them while keeping their secret.
I usually love Daniel Hurst books and while I enjoyed this one and was entertained by it, it didn't quite love it as much as I have the previous books, I have read by him. Mainly because so much is told in the blurb. I like to be shocked and have twists and turns along the way, not be spoon fed everything that is going to happen. Sure, there are still some twists and turns and a reveal, but being told so much in the synopsis really affected my enjoyment of this book. Jack and Lorna are not the most likeable characters. It was hard to feel sorry for them, but I did feel for their children.
Again, this was entertaining, and the narrators were great. Hurst writes dramatic and shocking books that have me turning the pages at warp speed. Unfortunately, while I enjoyed this book, I didn’t love it. I did enjoy the drama and fast pace. I'm still a huge fan and look forward to reading more of his books in the future.
Entertaining with great narration.
#HerHusbandsMistake #NetGalley #DanielHurst #Bookouture
Thank you to Bookouture and NetGalley who provided me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. All the thoughts and opinions are my own.
Read more of my reviews at www.openbookposts.com
September 18, 2023
A U.K. couple's children go missing in NYC in one afternoon at different venues.
Is this a coincidence or a targeted abduction?
Exactly how far would a father go to save the lives of his children?
Would he agree to sacrifice his own life for a mistake made 15 years ago?
Although I enjoyed the book's compelling premise, pacing, and twisty epilogue, overall, the book lacked the sizzle of Daniel Hurst's earlier revenge thrillers.
I listened to the audiobook read by Tamsin Kennard and Nathaniel Priestley.
Full-cast audiobooks are always appreciated and both narrators did a superb job with the narration.
Special thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for providing me with an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
I am a huge Daniel Hurst fan and will always be looking forward to listening to his future releases.
September 28, 2023
3.5⭐
Genre ~ thriller
Setting ~ NYC
Publication date ~ September 30, 2023
Page Count ~ 217 (31 chapters p+e)
Audio length ~ 5 hours 35 minutes
Narrator ~ Nathaniel Priestley, Tamsin Kennard
POV ~ multiple 1st
Featuring ~ old secrets, revenge
Lorna & Jack have been keeping a secret for 15 years. A secret that will come back to bite them when they visit NYC again with their older kids, Maddie & Alex.
Not a new plot, but fast paced and action packed, which is what I come to expect from this author. An enjoyable afternoon listen. Loved the surprise ending.
Narration notes:
They both did fine, but I could have went for them to alter their voices a smidgen when they were speaking for Maddie & Alex. Tamsin did a nice job doing an American accent.
*Thanks to the author, Bookouture Audio and NetGalley for the audio copy. I am voluntarily leaving my honest review*
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Genre ~ thriller
Setting ~ NYC
Publication date ~ September 30, 2023
Page Count ~ 217 (31 chapters p+e)
Audio length ~ 5 hours 35 minutes
Narrator ~ Nathaniel Priestley, Tamsin Kennard
POV ~ multiple 1st
Featuring ~ old secrets, revenge
Lorna & Jack have been keeping a secret for 15 years. A secret that will come back to bite them when they visit NYC again with their older kids, Maddie & Alex.
Not a new plot, but fast paced and action packed, which is what I come to expect from this author. An enjoyable afternoon listen. Loved the surprise ending.
Narration notes:
They both did fine, but I could have went for them to alter their voices a smidgen when they were speaking for Maddie & Alex. Tamsin did a nice job doing an American accent.
*Thanks to the author, Bookouture Audio and NetGalley for the audio copy. I am voluntarily leaving my honest review*
Connect with me ➡ Blog ~ Facebook ~ Twitter
October 6, 2023
This thriller asks the question what would you do? Your husband does something that will affect your family forever. Do you stand by him? Should you risk returning to the scene of the crime? So many questions that have answers with life-altering ramifications are sprinkled throughout this fast-paced entertaining thriller. The final shocking twist was thought-provoking and original. This is another gripping Daniel Hurst creation that shouldn't be missed. The narrators expertly brought the characters to life while adding a layer of intrigue and realism. Thank you NetGalley and Bookouture Audio for my audiobook.
September 18, 2023
Do I read every Daniel Hurst I can get my hands on? Yes. Absolutely.
Do I love them all? Nope.
Will I continue to read every Hurst book? Yup.
My first criticism is probably to the publishers. Is that who decides the blurb used to entice readers??? Cause this blurb gave away so much of the plot, the surprises were few.
A UK family who previously lived in New York until the husband did a very bad thing and they fled the country with their children. Fast forward to the tykes turning 18 and 21 and asking for a trip to NY. Then the kids go missing. And for more spoilers, just read the description at the book’s Goodreads page.
I didn’t like the characters. I didn’t appreciate the premise knowing what I knew going in. And the traditional Hurst ending is formulaic at this point.
Formulaic has become the norm, unfortunately, for the many authors who write short books quickly.
The narration for the audio was on point and kept me listening.
Do I love them all? Nope.
Will I continue to read every Hurst book? Yup.
My first criticism is probably to the publishers. Is that who decides the blurb used to entice readers??? Cause this blurb gave away so much of the plot, the surprises were few.
A UK family who previously lived in New York until the husband did a very bad thing and they fled the country with their children. Fast forward to the tykes turning 18 and 21 and asking for a trip to NY. Then the kids go missing. And for more spoilers, just read the description at the book’s Goodreads page.
I didn’t like the characters. I didn’t appreciate the premise knowing what I knew going in. And the traditional Hurst ending is formulaic at this point.
Formulaic has become the norm, unfortunately, for the many authors who write short books quickly.
The narration for the audio was on point and kept me listening.
August 27, 2026
3.5 ⭐️ I’m sure this is a “me thing” but I enjoyed this up until the ending, which I just didn’t particularly care for. Other than that this is a quick, popcorn vibe thriller. Not mad at it at all!
September 20, 2023
The thing i love about Daniel hurst is the action is fact paced and revealing. Sadly in this case the blurb gives away virtually the entire plot which left me feeling flat before I started.
This is narrated perfectly. Told from the pov of the main chatacters The action is fast paced. Due to the blurb the only real twist for me was the epilogue . I found this an enjoyable listen with good solid characters . The problem was I knew too much from the burb before i started so there was no anticipation or excitement.. I was left feeling there maybe more to duscover in a later outing.
Sadly thus is only a 4 star listen due to the burb. I would suggest this was rewritten if possible as less is more. The narrators did a fantastic job and i loved all the action and chatacters it just didnt push the button as the burb told me virtually the entire plot. The story itself was a fab idea. I always look forward to the next daniel hurst.
Thank you netgallery publisher author and narrators for this arc. My criticism is purely the burb and how it impacted the story.
This is narrated perfectly. Told from the pov of the main chatacters The action is fast paced. Due to the blurb the only real twist for me was the epilogue . I found this an enjoyable listen with good solid characters . The problem was I knew too much from the burb before i started so there was no anticipation or excitement.. I was left feeling there maybe more to duscover in a later outing.
Sadly thus is only a 4 star listen due to the burb. I would suggest this was rewritten if possible as less is more. The narrators did a fantastic job and i loved all the action and chatacters it just didnt push the button as the burb told me virtually the entire plot. The story itself was a fab idea. I always look forward to the next daniel hurst.
Thank you netgallery publisher author and narrators for this arc. My criticism is purely the burb and how it impacted the story.
September 22, 2023
I now run, don't walk, when I see that Daniel Hurst has a new book or audio out. Holy cow, he is such a fantastic writer and this one is excellent. Excellent narration in the audio and the ending made my mouth drop wide open. I was not expecting that ending! It was fast paced and I loved all the characters in the audio. Highly recommend this one! Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for this early release in exchange for my honest review. To be published September 30, 2023
September 18, 2023
I think I have said before when reviewing this authors books that I wonder when starting a new one wether this will be the ‘not so good’ one or the ‘one didn’t enjoy so much’……and every time this isen’t the case , and once again this is the case, I loved it
I would say even more tense than usual and darker and had a chilling edge to it that got stronger as the plot thickened
As always an engaging story, believable characters with each chapter left on a cliffhanger, whilst again as is regular with this authors work hinting at what the crux of the matter is and drawing us closer to it until BAM it’s there, revealed, and has to be dealt with
It feels almost too blasé to say again this book was brillaint, but that’s the facts, as always it was nothing short than a great thrilling read
I would say even more tense than usual and darker and had a chilling edge to it that got stronger as the plot thickened
As always an engaging story, believable characters with each chapter left on a cliffhanger, whilst again as is regular with this authors work hinting at what the crux of the matter is and drawing us closer to it until BAM it’s there, revealed, and has to be dealt with
It feels almost too blasé to say again this book was brillaint, but that’s the facts, as always it was nothing short than a great thrilling read
September 23, 2023
This was an interesting and juicy mess!
Lorna and Jack were transplants living in NYC during the financial crisis, so the 00's. Jack was in finance so it was a rough time for them, as well as many others.They had two children and were having a happy little life until something really bad happened. They mention this repeatedly without telling you details so you know it's super bad and it seems like the bad thing is something they did and escaped punishment.
After the bad thing, they moved back home to Europe, swearing off New York for life but their kids, now grown, want to go back as a birthday gift and see where they spent their early years. Instead of just saying no like I would, they get cajoled into it and of course the bad thing comes back to haunt them and a recipient of the aforementioned bad thing wants vengeance, even after all this time. Especially after all this time! Will they make it back across the pond in one piece?
I've read a few books lately of international authors writing about NYC trying not to sound touristy and failing and this was no different in that regard. A lot of the culture points and bureaucratic politics didn't quite add up. I'd always prefer for people to just write about where they live and know. This happens within the US as well, for instance when an author from another region tries to write a Southern book. It wasn't ruined by this, I just thought I'd weigh in on that tidbit.
It's told in quad narration but mostly by the two parents. We hear from the kids occasionally. I felt there were too many narrators but if we had to do it that way, I would have liked to have heard more from the son. He was a cool character and had interesting things to share.
All in all, it was a really good and quick read for a Friday night! I am really liking Daniel Hurst. I think his writing is evolving beautifully. This isn't a new favorite but it kept me guessing and I felt it was quite original and worth the time.
Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the chance to read and review.
Lorna and Jack were transplants living in NYC during the financial crisis, so the 00's. Jack was in finance so it was a rough time for them, as well as many others.They had two children and were having a happy little life until something really bad happened. They mention this repeatedly without telling you details so you know it's super bad and it seems like the bad thing is something they did and escaped punishment.
After the bad thing, they moved back home to Europe, swearing off New York for life but their kids, now grown, want to go back as a birthday gift and see where they spent their early years. Instead of just saying no like I would, they get cajoled into it and of course the bad thing comes back to haunt them and a recipient of the aforementioned bad thing wants vengeance, even after all this time. Especially after all this time! Will they make it back across the pond in one piece?
I've read a few books lately of international authors writing about NYC trying not to sound touristy and failing and this was no different in that regard. A lot of the culture points and bureaucratic politics didn't quite add up. I'd always prefer for people to just write about where they live and know. This happens within the US as well, for instance when an author from another region tries to write a Southern book. It wasn't ruined by this, I just thought I'd weigh in on that tidbit.
It's told in quad narration but mostly by the two parents. We hear from the kids occasionally. I felt there were too many narrators but if we had to do it that way, I would have liked to have heard more from the son. He was a cool character and had interesting things to share.
All in all, it was a really good and quick read for a Friday night! I am really liking Daniel Hurst. I think his writing is evolving beautifully. This isn't a new favorite but it kept me guessing and I felt it was quite original and worth the time.
Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the chance to read and review.
September 19, 2023
"it was an accident"
Daniel Hurst is the male version of Freida McFadden for me. His books are fast paced, juicy, and not too be taken too seriously.
Her Husbands Mistake is filled with unlikeable characters who make stupid decisions and now have to face the consequences.
This was a quick enjoyable popcorn thriller. ☺️
Thank you too Bookouture and Netgalley for providing an early audiobook arc of this book, in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own.
Daniel Hurst is the male version of Freida McFadden for me. His books are fast paced, juicy, and not too be taken too seriously.
Her Husbands Mistake is filled with unlikeable characters who make stupid decisions and now have to face the consequences.
This was a quick enjoyable popcorn thriller. ☺️
Thank you too Bookouture and Netgalley for providing an early audiobook arc of this book, in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own.
March 28, 2026
Her Husband's Mistake by Daniel Hurst (2023)
252-page Kindle Ebook story pages 5-235
Genre: Domestic Suspense Thriller
Featuring: Author’s Website, Link to free Just One Second Download, New York City, New York; Liverpool, England; Manchester, England; Marital Issues, Children, Multiple POVs, Quadragenarians, Stupidity, Violence, Link to FREE copy of Just One Second, Bibliography for Daniel Hurst, 12 Titles with Summaries, Author's Links
Rating as a movie: R for adult content
My rating: ⭐️½💍➰️💍🇬🇧🇺🇸🗽
My thoughts: 📗 - I said My Neighbour's Affair would be my last book but buddy reads said otherwise.
🔖Page 83 of 252 [Chapter] 11 LORNA - of course, I accidentally read an extra chapter. This is a more fitting ending, but now I have to keep the information secret. There was no real suspense before Chapter 10.
🔖132 [Chapter] 18 LORNA 2008 - Of course I'm going to finish this book because it's a buddy read but the writing style is so repetitive and juvenile. I don't recall his other books being this annoying.
🔖139 [Chapter] 19 JACK PRESENT DAY - Okay, now I'm ready for discussion.
🔖182 [2 pages into Chapter] 25 JACK - This story is boring but I almost forgot I was supposed to stop because we finally get to see a little action.
This is technically a domestic thriller, but it's written at the pace of a domestic suspense, and honestly, it's super boring. The story is pretty simple, not much going on, just some violence elements. Overall it feels more like a soap opera than a real suspense thriller. I didn't like it. I'd probably have skipped it if it hadn't been a group read, and I might've stopped halfway through otherwise.It was pretty easy for me to read this book in sections week by week because there wasn't much to keep me curious about what was coming next. I've read this author's books six times now, and I'd say he's a solid 3-star writer for me. But this one? The plot was super weak compared to the others, and the writing just didn't hit the mark. If this is your first time and you didn't vibe with it, just know his other books are way better.
Recommend to others: Nope. I'm looking forward to discussing this one tomorrow I don't think I'm the only one who did not enjoy it.
Book and Authors mentioned: The Phantom of the Opera by Andrew Lloyd Webber, Charles Hart, and Richard Stilgoe [based on] The Phantom of the Opera by Gaston Leroux
252-page Kindle Ebook story pages 5-235
Genre: Domestic Suspense Thriller
Featuring: Author’s Website, Link to free Just One Second Download, New York City, New York; Liverpool, England; Manchester, England; Marital Issues, Children, Multiple POVs, Quadragenarians, Stupidity, Violence, Link to FREE copy of Just One Second, Bibliography for Daniel Hurst, 12 Titles with Summaries, Author's Links
Rating as a movie: R for adult content
My rating: ⭐️½💍➰️💍🇬🇧🇺🇸🗽
My thoughts: 📗 - I said My Neighbour's Affair would be my last book but buddy reads said otherwise.
🔖Page 83 of 252 [Chapter] 11 LORNA - of course, I accidentally read an extra chapter. This is a more fitting ending, but now I have to keep the information secret. There was no real suspense before Chapter 10.
🔖132 [Chapter] 18 LORNA 2008 - Of course I'm going to finish this book because it's a buddy read but the writing style is so repetitive and juvenile. I don't recall his other books being this annoying.
🔖139 [Chapter] 19 JACK PRESENT DAY - Okay, now I'm ready for discussion.
🔖182 [2 pages into Chapter] 25 JACK - This story is boring but I almost forgot I was supposed to stop because we finally get to see a little action.
This is technically a domestic thriller, but it's written at the pace of a domestic suspense, and honestly, it's super boring. The story is pretty simple, not much going on, just some violence elements. Overall it feels more like a soap opera than a real suspense thriller. I didn't like it. I'd probably have skipped it if it hadn't been a group read, and I might've stopped halfway through otherwise.It was pretty easy for me to read this book in sections week by week because there wasn't much to keep me curious about what was coming next. I've read this author's books six times now, and I'd say he's a solid 3-star writer for me. But this one? The plot was super weak compared to the others, and the writing just didn't hit the mark. If this is your first time and you didn't vibe with it, just know his other books are way better.
Recommend to others: Nope. I'm looking forward to discussing this one tomorrow I don't think I'm the only one who did not enjoy it.
Book and Authors mentioned: The Phantom of the Opera by Andrew Lloyd Webber, Charles Hart, and Richard Stilgoe [based on] The Phantom of the Opera by Gaston Leroux
October 24, 2023
3.5/5
September 28, 2023
Her Husband’s Mistake by Daniel Hurst* is the worst book I’ve read this year. I really hate saying that because it’s not like I am out here trying to write a book, let alone getting one published, but this was really…not good. The writing was so elementary and overly descriptive to the point that I wondered whether he was trying to hit a word count (for real, there were multiple sentences that were like “We discussed the plane food that was served to stave off our appetites during the flight”. My dude, you just described the function of food?!).
In brief, a woman and her husband return to New York with their young adult kids for the trip of a lifetime. What the kids don’t know is that, 15 years prior, they left the city under a cloud as their dad did something unthinkable. Now, the people he harmed are out for revenge. I won’t even go into how ludicrous the plot is, how awful the characters are and how the pacing favoured quick reveals rather than suspenseful build-ups.
I upgraded it from 1-star to 2-stars because I think the narrators did a good job with the material they had but the way New York was clearly referred to as NYC throughout the entire text started to give me the ick when I heard “En Y Cee” for the 200th time in a row.
This thriller was not, in fact, thrilling.
In brief, a woman and her husband return to New York with their young adult kids for the trip of a lifetime. What the kids don’t know is that, 15 years prior, they left the city under a cloud as their dad did something unthinkable. Now, the people he harmed are out for revenge. I won’t even go into how ludicrous the plot is, how awful the characters are and how the pacing favoured quick reveals rather than suspenseful build-ups.
I upgraded it from 1-star to 2-stars because I think the narrators did a good job with the material they had but the way New York was clearly referred to as NYC throughout the entire text started to give me the ick when I heard “En Y Cee” for the 200th time in a row.
This thriller was not, in fact, thrilling.
April 20, 2025
Because the New York Yankees play a minor part in this Daniel Hurst thriller, it’s appropriate to remember that not even the great Babe Ruth hit a home run every time at bat. Likewise, not every novel that Daniel Hurst writes is equivalent to a home run, but when he writes well there’s no one better. Look at chapters 9 through 12 in Her Husband’s Mistake to see what I mean.
Unfortunately the remainder of the book does not represent the best of Daniel Hurst’s writing, though he does create for his main characters a gut-wrenching dilemma not unlike Sophie’s Choice with a shocking resolution.
Jack and Lorna are a married couple from the UK in their forties. They have two children, Maddy and Alex. Maddy is about to turn 21 and Alex, 18. Fifteen years ago they lived in New York where Jack worked for a bank. While driving alone to a conference in Connecticut, he accidentally struck and killed a pedestrian, a boy named Conrad, and fled the scene, confessing his crime only to Lorna.
Fearing that he might be discovered as the driver, Jack convinces Lorna to hurriedly move back to the UK, where they both live with the guilt of Conrad’s death and their coverup, never intending to return to the States until fifteen years later when Maddy and Alex beg them for a short holiday in New York. But Conrad’s devastated family was rich and powerful and was patiently plotting their revenge.
The author reprises his familiar themes of secrets and betrayals in this book which lead to that gut-wrenching dilemma, but the aftermath to the shocking resolution was too hokey for my taste and Hurst looks like he’s leaving himself a possible sequel to a story which does not deserve one.
Without belaboring the baseball metaphor, I won’t call this book a strike out, but it’s sadly no better than a stand-up double.
Unfortunately the remainder of the book does not represent the best of Daniel Hurst’s writing, though he does create for his main characters a gut-wrenching dilemma not unlike Sophie’s Choice with a shocking resolution.
Jack and Lorna are a married couple from the UK in their forties. They have two children, Maddy and Alex. Maddy is about to turn 21 and Alex, 18. Fifteen years ago they lived in New York where Jack worked for a bank. While driving alone to a conference in Connecticut, he accidentally struck and killed a pedestrian, a boy named Conrad, and fled the scene, confessing his crime only to Lorna.
Fearing that he might be discovered as the driver, Jack convinces Lorna to hurriedly move back to the UK, where they both live with the guilt of Conrad’s death and their coverup, never intending to return to the States until fifteen years later when Maddy and Alex beg them for a short holiday in New York. But Conrad’s devastated family was rich and powerful and was patiently plotting their revenge.
The author reprises his familiar themes of secrets and betrayals in this book which lead to that gut-wrenching dilemma, but the aftermath to the shocking resolution was too hokey for my taste and Hurst looks like he’s leaving himself a possible sequel to a story which does not deserve one.
Without belaboring the baseball metaphor, I won’t call this book a strike out, but it’s sadly no better than a stand-up double.
September 18, 2023
What would you do to protect your spouse or better yet your whole family… especially your children?
This is a fast paced thriller set when a family leaves the UK for a holiday celebration in New York for their children’s birthdays. Seems to be like the perfect getaway but New York holds secrets and dangers that mom and dad would never want their kids to be aware of.
But what could happen on a quick trip from their haunting life in New York from 15 years earlier?
This audiobook kept me engaged and listening every chance that I had. The narration fit the accents to the characters perfectly, though at times the man’s voice gave me the ick when he was being dramatic.
I never expected the outcome nor could I have ever predicted what was going to be the end.
If you like audiobooks and fast paced thrillers, this is one for you especially with the unpredictable ending.
Thank you Daniel Hurst for a truly shocking story. I can not wait to see if this one will continue.
Also, thanks to netgalley, the publisher, the narrators and everyone who made this audiobook happen. I received this audio version of this book in exchange for my honest review. Preorder today! Releasing on 9/30/23!
This is a fast paced thriller set when a family leaves the UK for a holiday celebration in New York for their children’s birthdays. Seems to be like the perfect getaway but New York holds secrets and dangers that mom and dad would never want their kids to be aware of.
But what could happen on a quick trip from their haunting life in New York from 15 years earlier?
This audiobook kept me engaged and listening every chance that I had. The narration fit the accents to the characters perfectly, though at times the man’s voice gave me the ick when he was being dramatic.
I never expected the outcome nor could I have ever predicted what was going to be the end.
If you like audiobooks and fast paced thrillers, this is one for you especially with the unpredictable ending.
Thank you Daniel Hurst for a truly shocking story. I can not wait to see if this one will continue.
Also, thanks to netgalley, the publisher, the narrators and everyone who made this audiobook happen. I received this audio version of this book in exchange for my honest review. Preorder today! Releasing on 9/30/23!
January 8, 2024
The beginning was boring and got kind of annoying when the "mistake" kept being alluded to but they wouldn't say what happened. I just wanted to know what it was! Things start to really pick up once you find out the "mistake" and the last 75% got dark and was hard to put down. The story is told through multiple POVs which I liked. Overall, I would recommend this book if you're looking for a quick thriller.
September 22, 2023
ARC audiobook provided in exchange for an honest review.
I really enjoyed the dual narration on this book! It made it very clear and easy to remember who was speaking and really brought the characters to life! The story is about a seemingly normal family in England who plan a trip to New York to celebrate their children’s birthdays but have been dreading it because of something that happened when they lived there in the past. The story half my attention the entire time and I can honestly say I didn’t see the ending coming at all. If you’re into psychological thrillers and mysteries, try this book out!
I really enjoyed the dual narration on this book! It made it very clear and easy to remember who was speaking and really brought the characters to life! The story is about a seemingly normal family in England who plan a trip to New York to celebrate their children’s birthdays but have been dreading it because of something that happened when they lived there in the past. The story half my attention the entire time and I can honestly say I didn’t see the ending coming at all. If you’re into psychological thrillers and mysteries, try this book out!
March 6, 2025
I was so intrigued by the beginning of this one, and the build-up being spread over a variety of characters made for a fantastic reading experience. The way the pieces of this one fell into place and how the stakes grew higher with each chapter made for an incredible reading experience.
As the story developed and more details came to light, I was so nervous about what would/could happen next. Lorna's shift in Chapter 24 really added another element of anxiety and suspense to the story. It was very well-woven together. The ending was intense and the epilogue was quite shocking too. This was a great, fast-paced read.
As the story developed and more details came to light, I was so nervous about what would/could happen next. Lorna's shift in Chapter 24 really added another element of anxiety and suspense to the story. It was very well-woven together. The ending was intense and the epilogue was quite shocking too. This was a great, fast-paced read.
September 18, 2023
Very quick read by one of my fav authors! Although I guessed some of the twists, I still found the story interesting enough to listen to! The narration was good! I’ll always read what this author writes!
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for this ARC in exchange for my honest opinion.
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for this ARC in exchange for my honest opinion.
December 25, 2023
I read this very quickly and although I thought the premise was really good, and I was turning pages fast, something was missing…….. it just didn’t tick the boxes I thought it would in the end!
But I am going to try this author again next just to see if it was a one off!!
But I am going to try this author again next just to see if it was a one off!!
September 18, 2023
Once again this author didn't disappoint, the tension, the build up surrounding the family's trip to New York, had me hooked. What follows is unexpected, as usual. I couldn't read the words fast enough to discover how this book ended and what became of the family.
August 17, 2026
This was such a good book that I didn't want to put it down. It had me from page 1!! I loved the characters and the storyline. I thought it was well written. I would definitely recommend this book.
September 30, 2023
Another thoroughly enjoyable novel by Daniel Hurst! I feel like they’re firmly on track now (I know I know who am I etc etc) but after reading the last title I said I wished he trusted the reader a little bit more, that done over explaining was unnecessary therefore adding the kudos that I felt growth this time around.
A fairly short but gripping fast paced domestic thriller, both wholly believable and relatable. The characters felt authentic. The story was well structured and executed and it worked beautifully as an audiobook.
Thank you to NetGalley and Bookature Audio for the opportunity to listen to this audio book in return for an honest review!
A fairly short but gripping fast paced domestic thriller, both wholly believable and relatable. The characters felt authentic. The story was well structured and executed and it worked beautifully as an audiobook.
Thank you to NetGalley and Bookature Audio for the opportunity to listen to this audio book in return for an honest review!
September 23, 2023
*Audiobook
I love Daniel Hurst books, they are always solid reads for me. That being said, this was prob my least fav of his. I prefer his books with more twists and a faster pace. This one was slow and I didn’t like a single character.
It did keep my interest and I was able to finish it within a day. It’s not a long book. The narrators are good.
I was just waiting for more as far as what the “mistake” was. Don’t get me wrong, the mistake was awful but it wasn’t like a mind blowing thing like I have come to expect from Daniel Hurst’s books. It wasn’t anything sinister, it was just a tragic mistake…nothing sinister involved.
Overall I’m glad I read it, no regrets with his books. They are easy reads but some I just like better than others. I still recommend checking it out to decide for yourself. I remain psyched about whatever he comes out with next.
I love Daniel Hurst books, they are always solid reads for me. That being said, this was prob my least fav of his. I prefer his books with more twists and a faster pace. This one was slow and I didn’t like a single character.
It did keep my interest and I was able to finish it within a day. It’s not a long book. The narrators are good.
I was just waiting for more as far as what the “mistake” was. Don’t get me wrong, the mistake was awful but it wasn’t like a mind blowing thing like I have come to expect from Daniel Hurst’s books. It wasn’t anything sinister, it was just a tragic mistake…nothing sinister involved.
Overall I’m glad I read it, no regrets with his books. They are easy reads but some I just like better than others. I still recommend checking it out to decide for yourself. I remain psyched about whatever he comes out with next.
October 18, 2023
BLOG TOUR REVIEW
Review for 'Her Husband's Mistake' by Daniel Hurst.
Read and reviewed via NetGalley for Daniel Hurst, Bookouture publishers and Bookouture anonymous
Publication date 30th September 2023.
This is the fifth book I have read by this author. I have previously read 'The Doctor's Wife', 'My Daughter's Boyfriend', 'The Holiday Home' and 'The Doctor's Widow' and would highly recommend them all!!!
This novel consists of a prologue, 31 chapters and an epilogue. The chapters are short to medium in length so easy to read 'just one more chapter' before bed...OK, I know yeah right, but still just in case!
'Her Husband's Mistake' discusses some topics that may upset some readers or may not be suitable for others. I like to point this out ahead of time in my reviews so you can judge if this book is for you or not. In this book Daniel discusses/includes suicide and threat to children.
AN ABSOLUTELY ADDICTIVE, THRILLING, UNPUTDOWNABLE HEART RACING AND EXPLOSIVE BOOK THAT WILL KEEP YOU UP LATE AT NIGHT UNTIL YOU TURN THE LAST PAGE!!
Wow!!! This book is fantastically written and had me hook, line and sinker from beginning to end. The descriptions were so in depth and vivid that the hair on my arms was standing on the ends and my heart was pounding throughout. The synopsis, title and cover were perfect for the storyline.
Another HUGE success by the extremely talented Daniel Hurst!! Daniel is one of those extremely talented authors who has written so many books but yet each one I have read has been just as gripping,unique and explosive as the next!! How he does it I have no idea but whatever you are doing Daniel, keep doing it!!! I absolutely loved this unique page turning explosive page turner. I was absolutely absorbed throughout this psychological thriller. It is filled with tension, drama, family, suspense, lies, deceit, romance, secrets, love, and omg the twist!!! I DID NOT see the twists coming at all and there were more than one!!! Just when I think everything had been worked out and things were settling down BOOM there was another bombshell!! A MASSIVE CONGRATULATIONS Daniel!! It is getting harder and harder to shock me but by God you did that over and over and over!!! What an ending!!! One of the most gripping unputdownable nerve wracking psychological thrillers I have EVER read!!! You have one hell of a talent and I cannot wait to get hold of your previous and future books in this series. I cannot remember the last time I was so hooked by a book but you managed that big time!!! I loved that the book is told from different perspectives and each of their stories/chapters were perfectly weaved together to show us everything that is going on and how each of the characters are thinking and feeling throughout. The storyline is filled with shocks, suspense, tension, deceit, and everything you could ask for in a psychological thriller!!. There was so much going on and it was very fast paced and kept me on the edge of my seat throughout. The surrounding atmosphere was absolutely perfect and the narrative ensures you are completely absorbed into the storyline with the characters coming to life all around you thanks to Daniel's evocative writing skills and Tamsin and Nathaniel's amazing narratives. If you are ever in a reading slump then any of Daniels books are guaranteed to pull you out of it!!!! I lost count how many times I had funny looks shouting out don't do it as I was walking on the school run listening to this amazing book!! This is one of those books that I really can't say much about the storyline without giving anything away so I'll try to be very careful. It is definitely a thought provoking book and makes one you realise how one moment and one action can make such a massive difference in life. During the book there are so many butterfly affects which goes to show how one small action can have such a large ripple affect which could continue for years. My heart was absolutely in my throat during one moment, especially as a mother I can't imagine having to make that decision and I hope to God I would never have to. If I had to ..... Oops that's all I can say. Have I left you in suspense? Well you'll just have to pick up your copy and find out yourself!!! This book is absolutely addictive and I read it in one sitting. I absolutely loved the cliff hanging explosive twist at the end that leaves you wanting more! It kept me on the edge of my seat, biting my nails with my heart absolutely pounding throughout especially at the end! I really am looking forward to the next book by this extremely talented author. A gripping, all consuming addictive page turner!!!
Clear your schedule before you start as I read this in one sitting as I could not put it down!! Practically every chapter ended on a cliff hanger so no way could I put it down!! Absolutely hooked!! I would absolutely love to see this turned into a movie!!!!
This is one of the few books that I have listened to 100% on Audiobook. If I listen to a book on audiobook I usually also read the physical book between but for the second time I listened to the whole book and I was impressed! I must say a HUGE congratulations to the narrators Nathaniel Priestley and Tamsin Kennard who both did an amazing job bringing this story and the characters to life. I have previously listened to 'Her First Child' by Sheryl Browne, 'The Suspect' by Kathryn Croft and 'My Daughters Boyfriend' also by Daniel Hurst
that were all also narrated by Tamsin Kennard and I would highly recommend listening to or reading them all as it they re other fantastic page turners from other great authors!! I would listen to it in the car and while walking at any opportunity. I'm not only looking forward to reading more books by Daniel but also to listening to more books narrated by both Tamsin and Nathaniel!
The characters were all strong and realistic and thanks to Daniel's absolutely fantastic writing skills and Tamsin and Nathaniel's amazing narrative skills they all come to life when you are turning the pages. My heart went out to Lorna but not as much as it went out to their children Alex and Maddy but again.....I really can't say why or anything else in regards to the book itself as it's too easy to give anything away. Both Tamsin and Nathaniel were perfect to portray the voices of each of the characters helping me like or dislike the characters even more! I will stop here as I will give too much away if I say anymore and I really don't want to spoil it for future readers so I wont say anything else and let other readers make their own minds up about how they feel about the characters.. Regardless of whether you love or hate the characters they all worked perfectly together to make this an addictive and explosive storyline!!
This is exactly why you are one of my favourite male authors Daniel! An absolute must read author!! I cannot wait to read all your previous and future books!! Here's to your next success 🥂
Make sure you read to the very end of the book to read the prologue of Daniel's 'The Couple In The Cabin' which promises to be just as gripping as this book and is one I'm definitely looking forward to reading myself!!!
Overall another absolutely heart racing, suspense filled, unputdownable addictive page turner psychological thriller filled with twists!
217 pages/ 5 hours 35 minutes
This book is just 99p to purchase, free with kindle unlimited, £7.99 on paperback, £16 for the audiobook via Amazon which I think is an absolute bargain for this book!!!
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Review for 'Her Husband's Mistake' by Daniel Hurst.
Read and reviewed via NetGalley for Daniel Hurst, Bookouture publishers and Bookouture anonymous
Publication date 30th September 2023.
This is the fifth book I have read by this author. I have previously read 'The Doctor's Wife', 'My Daughter's Boyfriend', 'The Holiday Home' and 'The Doctor's Widow' and would highly recommend them all!!!
This novel consists of a prologue, 31 chapters and an epilogue. The chapters are short to medium in length so easy to read 'just one more chapter' before bed...OK, I know yeah right, but still just in case!
'Her Husband's Mistake' discusses some topics that may upset some readers or may not be suitable for others. I like to point this out ahead of time in my reviews so you can judge if this book is for you or not. In this book Daniel discusses/includes suicide and threat to children.
AN ABSOLUTELY ADDICTIVE, THRILLING, UNPUTDOWNABLE HEART RACING AND EXPLOSIVE BOOK THAT WILL KEEP YOU UP LATE AT NIGHT UNTIL YOU TURN THE LAST PAGE!!
Wow!!! This book is fantastically written and had me hook, line and sinker from beginning to end. The descriptions were so in depth and vivid that the hair on my arms was standing on the ends and my heart was pounding throughout. The synopsis, title and cover were perfect for the storyline.
Another HUGE success by the extremely talented Daniel Hurst!! Daniel is one of those extremely talented authors who has written so many books but yet each one I have read has been just as gripping,unique and explosive as the next!! How he does it I have no idea but whatever you are doing Daniel, keep doing it!!! I absolutely loved this unique page turning explosive page turner. I was absolutely absorbed throughout this psychological thriller. It is filled with tension, drama, family, suspense, lies, deceit, romance, secrets, love, and omg the twist!!! I DID NOT see the twists coming at all and there were more than one!!! Just when I think everything had been worked out and things were settling down BOOM there was another bombshell!! A MASSIVE CONGRATULATIONS Daniel!! It is getting harder and harder to shock me but by God you did that over and over and over!!! What an ending!!! One of the most gripping unputdownable nerve wracking psychological thrillers I have EVER read!!! You have one hell of a talent and I cannot wait to get hold of your previous and future books in this series. I cannot remember the last time I was so hooked by a book but you managed that big time!!! I loved that the book is told from different perspectives and each of their stories/chapters were perfectly weaved together to show us everything that is going on and how each of the characters are thinking and feeling throughout. The storyline is filled with shocks, suspense, tension, deceit, and everything you could ask for in a psychological thriller!!. There was so much going on and it was very fast paced and kept me on the edge of my seat throughout. The surrounding atmosphere was absolutely perfect and the narrative ensures you are completely absorbed into the storyline with the characters coming to life all around you thanks to Daniel's evocative writing skills and Tamsin and Nathaniel's amazing narratives. If you are ever in a reading slump then any of Daniels books are guaranteed to pull you out of it!!!! I lost count how many times I had funny looks shouting out don't do it as I was walking on the school run listening to this amazing book!! This is one of those books that I really can't say much about the storyline without giving anything away so I'll try to be very careful. It is definitely a thought provoking book and makes one you realise how one moment and one action can make such a massive difference in life. During the book there are so many butterfly affects which goes to show how one small action can have such a large ripple affect which could continue for years. My heart was absolutely in my throat during one moment, especially as a mother I can't imagine having to make that decision and I hope to God I would never have to. If I had to ..... Oops that's all I can say. Have I left you in suspense? Well you'll just have to pick up your copy and find out yourself!!! This book is absolutely addictive and I read it in one sitting. I absolutely loved the cliff hanging explosive twist at the end that leaves you wanting more! It kept me on the edge of my seat, biting my nails with my heart absolutely pounding throughout especially at the end! I really am looking forward to the next book by this extremely talented author. A gripping, all consuming addictive page turner!!!
Clear your schedule before you start as I read this in one sitting as I could not put it down!! Practically every chapter ended on a cliff hanger so no way could I put it down!! Absolutely hooked!! I would absolutely love to see this turned into a movie!!!!
This is one of the few books that I have listened to 100% on Audiobook. If I listen to a book on audiobook I usually also read the physical book between but for the second time I listened to the whole book and I was impressed! I must say a HUGE congratulations to the narrators Nathaniel Priestley and Tamsin Kennard who both did an amazing job bringing this story and the characters to life. I have previously listened to 'Her First Child' by Sheryl Browne, 'The Suspect' by Kathryn Croft and 'My Daughters Boyfriend' also by Daniel Hurst
that were all also narrated by Tamsin Kennard and I would highly recommend listening to or reading them all as it they re other fantastic page turners from other great authors!! I would listen to it in the car and while walking at any opportunity. I'm not only looking forward to reading more books by Daniel but also to listening to more books narrated by both Tamsin and Nathaniel!
The characters were all strong and realistic and thanks to Daniel's absolutely fantastic writing skills and Tamsin and Nathaniel's amazing narrative skills they all come to life when you are turning the pages. My heart went out to Lorna but not as much as it went out to their children Alex and Maddy but again.....I really can't say why or anything else in regards to the book itself as it's too easy to give anything away. Both Tamsin and Nathaniel were perfect to portray the voices of each of the characters helping me like or dislike the characters even more! I will stop here as I will give too much away if I say anymore and I really don't want to spoil it for future readers so I wont say anything else and let other readers make their own minds up about how they feel about the characters.. Regardless of whether you love or hate the characters they all worked perfectly together to make this an addictive and explosive storyline!!
This is exactly why you are one of my favourite male authors Daniel! An absolute must read author!! I cannot wait to read all your previous and future books!! Here's to your next success 🥂
Make sure you read to the very end of the book to read the prologue of Daniel's 'The Couple In The Cabin' which promises to be just as gripping as this book and is one I'm definitely looking forward to reading myself!!!
Overall another absolutely heart racing, suspense filled, unputdownable addictive page turner psychological thriller filled with twists!
217 pages/ 5 hours 35 minutes
This book is just 99p to purchase, free with kindle unlimited, £7.99 on paperback, £16 for the audiobook via Amazon which I think is an absolute bargain for this book!!!
Rated 5 /5 (I LOVED it ) on Goodreads, Instagram, Amazon UK and Amazon US and on over 30 Facebook pages plus my blog on Facebook.
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October 18, 2023
BLOG TOUR REVIEW
Review for 'Her Husband's Mistake' by Daniel Hurst.
Read and reviewed via NetGalley for Daniel Hurst, Bookouture publishers and Bookouture anonymous
Publication date 30th September 2023.
This is the fifth book I have read by this author. I have previously read 'The Doctor's Wife', 'My Daughter's Boyfriend', 'The Holiday Home' and 'The Doctor's Widow' and would highly recommend them all!!!
This novel consists of a prologue, 31 chapters and an epilogue. The chapters are short to medium in length so easy to read 'just one more chapter' before bed...OK, I know yeah right, but still just in case!
'Her Husband's Mistake' discusses some topics that may upset some readers or may not be suitable for others. I like to point this out ahead of time in my reviews so you can judge if this book is for you or not. In this book Daniel discusses/includes suicide and threat to children.
AN ABSOLUTELY ADDICTIVE, THRILLING, UNPUTDOWNABLE HEART RACING AND EXPLOSIVE BOOK THAT WILL KEEP YOU UP LATE AT NIGHT UNTIL YOU TURN THE LAST PAGE!!
Wow!!! This book is fantastically written and had me hook, line and sinker from beginning to end. The descriptions were so in depth and vivid that the hair on my arms was standing on the ends and my heart was pounding throughout. The synopsis, title and cover were perfect for the storyline.
Another HUGE success by the extremely talented Daniel Hurst!! Daniel is one of those extremely talented authors who has written so many books but yet each one I have read has been just as gripping,unique and explosive as the next!! How he does it I have no idea but whatever you are doing Daniel, keep doing it!!! I absolutely loved this unique page turning explosive page turner. I was absolutely absorbed throughout this psychological thriller. It is filled with tension, drama, family, suspense, lies, deceit, romance, secrets, love, and omg the twist!!! I DID NOT see the twists coming at all and there were more than one!!! Just when I think everything had been worked out and things were settling down BOOM there was another bombshell!! A MASSIVE CONGRATULATIONS Daniel!! It is getting harder and harder to shock me but by God you did that over and over and over!!! What an ending!!! One of the most gripping unputdownable nerve wracking psychological thrillers I have EVER read!!! You have one hell of a talent and I cannot wait to get hold of your previous and future books in this series. I cannot remember the last time I was so hooked by a book but you managed that big time!!! I loved that the book is told from different perspectives and each of their stories/chapters were perfectly weaved together to show us everything that is going on and how each of the characters are thinking and feeling throughout. The storyline is filled with shocks, suspense, tension, deceit, and everything you could ask for in a psychological thriller!!. There was so much going on and it was very fast paced and kept me on the edge of my seat throughout. The surrounding atmosphere was absolutely perfect and the narrative ensures you are completely absorbed into the storyline with the characters coming to life all around you thanks to Daniel's evocative writing skills and Tamsin and Nathaniel's amazing narratives. If you are ever in a reading slump then any of Daniels books are guaranteed to pull you out of it!!!! I lost count how many times I had funny looks shouting out don't do it as I was walking on the school run listening to this amazing book!! This is one of those books that I really can't say much about the storyline without giving anything away so I'll try to be very careful. It is definitely a thought provoking book and makes one you realise how one moment and one action can make such a massive difference in life. During the book there are so many butterfly affects which goes to show how one small action can have such a large ripple affect which could continue for years. My heart was absolutely in my throat during one moment, especially as a mother I can't imagine having to make that decision and I hope to God I would never have to. If I had to ..... Oops that's all I can say. Have I left you in suspense? Well you'll just have to pick up your copy and find out yourself!!! This book is absolutely addictive and I read it in one sitting. I absolutely loved the cliff hanging explosive twist at the end that leaves you wanting more! It kept me on the edge of my seat, biting my nails with my heart absolutely pounding throughout especially at the end! I really am looking forward to the next book by this extremely talented author. A gripping, all consuming addictive page turner!!!
Clear your schedule before you start as I read this in one sitting as I could not put it down!! Practically every chapter ended on a cliff hanger so no way could I put it down!! Absolutely hooked!! I would absolutely love to see this turned into a movie!!!!
This is one of the few books that I have listened to 100% on Audiobook. If I listen to a book on audiobook I usually also read the physical book between but for the second time I listened to the whole book and I was impressed! I must say a HUGE congratulations to the narrators Nathaniel Priestley and Tamsin Kennard who both did an amazing job bringing this story and the characters to life. I have previously listened to 'Her First Child' by Sheryl Browne, 'The Suspect' by Kathryn Croft and 'My Daughters Boyfriend' also by Daniel Hurst
that were all also narrated by Tamsin Kennard and I would highly recommend listening to or reading them all as it they re other fantastic page turners from other great authors!! I would listen to it in the car and while walking at any opportunity. I'm not only looking forward to reading more books by Daniel but also to listening to more books narrated by both Tamsin and Nathaniel!
The characters were all strong and realistic and thanks to Daniel's absolutely fantastic writing skills and Tamsin and Nathaniel's amazing narrative skills they all come to life when you are turning the pages. My heart went out to Lorna but not as much as it went out to their children Alex and Maddy but again.....I really can't say why or anything else in regards to the book itself as it's too easy to give anything away. Both Tamsin and Nathaniel were perfect to portray the voices of each of the characters helping me like or dislike the characters even more! I will stop here as I will give too much away if I say anymore and I really don't want to spoil it for future readers so I wont say anything else and let other readers make their own minds up about how they feel about the characters.. Regardless of whether you love or hate the characters they all worked perfectly together to make this an addictive and explosive storyline!!
This is exactly why you are one of my favourite male authors Daniel! An absolute must read author!! I cannot wait to read all your previous and future books!! Here's to your next success 🥂
Make sure you read to the very end of the book to read the prologue of Daniel's 'The Couple In The Cabin' which promises to be just as gripping as this book and is one I'm definitely looking forward to reading myself!!!
Overall another absolutely heart racing, suspense filled, unputdownable addictive page turner psychological thriller filled with twists!
217 pages/ 5 hours 35 minutes
This book is just 99p to purchase, free with kindle unlimited, £7.99 on paperback, £16 for the audiobook via Amazon which I think is an absolute bargain for this book!!!
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Review for 'Her Husband's Mistake' by Daniel Hurst.
Read and reviewed via NetGalley for Daniel Hurst, Bookouture publishers and Bookouture anonymous
Publication date 30th September 2023.
This is the fifth book I have read by this author. I have previously read 'The Doctor's Wife', 'My Daughter's Boyfriend', 'The Holiday Home' and 'The Doctor's Widow' and would highly recommend them all!!!
This novel consists of a prologue, 31 chapters and an epilogue. The chapters are short to medium in length so easy to read 'just one more chapter' before bed...OK, I know yeah right, but still just in case!
'Her Husband's Mistake' discusses some topics that may upset some readers or may not be suitable for others. I like to point this out ahead of time in my reviews so you can judge if this book is for you or not. In this book Daniel discusses/includes suicide and threat to children.
AN ABSOLUTELY ADDICTIVE, THRILLING, UNPUTDOWNABLE HEART RACING AND EXPLOSIVE BOOK THAT WILL KEEP YOU UP LATE AT NIGHT UNTIL YOU TURN THE LAST PAGE!!
Wow!!! This book is fantastically written and had me hook, line and sinker from beginning to end. The descriptions were so in depth and vivid that the hair on my arms was standing on the ends and my heart was pounding throughout. The synopsis, title and cover were perfect for the storyline.
Another HUGE success by the extremely talented Daniel Hurst!! Daniel is one of those extremely talented authors who has written so many books but yet each one I have read has been just as gripping,unique and explosive as the next!! How he does it I have no idea but whatever you are doing Daniel, keep doing it!!! I absolutely loved this unique page turning explosive page turner. I was absolutely absorbed throughout this psychological thriller. It is filled with tension, drama, family, suspense, lies, deceit, romance, secrets, love, and omg the twist!!! I DID NOT see the twists coming at all and there were more than one!!! Just when I think everything had been worked out and things were settling down BOOM there was another bombshell!! A MASSIVE CONGRATULATIONS Daniel!! It is getting harder and harder to shock me but by God you did that over and over and over!!! What an ending!!! One of the most gripping unputdownable nerve wracking psychological thrillers I have EVER read!!! You have one hell of a talent and I cannot wait to get hold of your previous and future books in this series. I cannot remember the last time I was so hooked by a book but you managed that big time!!! I loved that the book is told from different perspectives and each of their stories/chapters were perfectly weaved together to show us everything that is going on and how each of the characters are thinking and feeling throughout. The storyline is filled with shocks, suspense, tension, deceit, and everything you could ask for in a psychological thriller!!. There was so much going on and it was very fast paced and kept me on the edge of my seat throughout. The surrounding atmosphere was absolutely perfect and the narrative ensures you are completely absorbed into the storyline with the characters coming to life all around you thanks to Daniel's evocative writing skills and Tamsin and Nathaniel's amazing narratives. If you are ever in a reading slump then any of Daniels books are guaranteed to pull you out of it!!!! I lost count how many times I had funny looks shouting out don't do it as I was walking on the school run listening to this amazing book!! This is one of those books that I really can't say much about the storyline without giving anything away so I'll try to be very careful. It is definitely a thought provoking book and makes one you realise how one moment and one action can make such a massive difference in life. During the book there are so many butterfly affects which goes to show how one small action can have such a large ripple affect which could continue for years. My heart was absolutely in my throat during one moment, especially as a mother I can't imagine having to make that decision and I hope to God I would never have to. If I had to ..... Oops that's all I can say. Have I left you in suspense? Well you'll just have to pick up your copy and find out yourself!!! This book is absolutely addictive and I read it in one sitting. I absolutely loved the cliff hanging explosive twist at the end that leaves you wanting more! It kept me on the edge of my seat, biting my nails with my heart absolutely pounding throughout especially at the end! I really am looking forward to the next book by this extremely talented author. A gripping, all consuming addictive page turner!!!
Clear your schedule before you start as I read this in one sitting as I could not put it down!! Practically every chapter ended on a cliff hanger so no way could I put it down!! Absolutely hooked!! I would absolutely love to see this turned into a movie!!!!
This is one of the few books that I have listened to 100% on Audiobook. If I listen to a book on audiobook I usually also read the physical book between but for the second time I listened to the whole book and I was impressed! I must say a HUGE congratulations to the narrators Nathaniel Priestley and Tamsin Kennard who both did an amazing job bringing this story and the characters to life. I have previously listened to 'Her First Child' by Sheryl Browne, 'The Suspect' by Kathryn Croft and 'My Daughters Boyfriend' also by Daniel Hurst
that were all also narrated by Tamsin Kennard and I would highly recommend listening to or reading them all as it they re other fantastic page turners from other great authors!! I would listen to it in the car and while walking at any opportunity. I'm not only looking forward to reading more books by Daniel but also to listening to more books narrated by both Tamsin and Nathaniel!
The characters were all strong and realistic and thanks to Daniel's absolutely fantastic writing skills and Tamsin and Nathaniel's amazing narrative skills they all come to life when you are turning the pages. My heart went out to Lorna but not as much as it went out to their children Alex and Maddy but again.....I really can't say why or anything else in regards to the book itself as it's too easy to give anything away. Both Tamsin and Nathaniel were perfect to portray the voices of each of the characters helping me like or dislike the characters even more! I will stop here as I will give too much away if I say anymore and I really don't want to spoil it for future readers so I wont say anything else and let other readers make their own minds up about how they feel about the characters.. Regardless of whether you love or hate the characters they all worked perfectly together to make this an addictive and explosive storyline!!
This is exactly why you are one of my favourite male authors Daniel! An absolute must read author!! I cannot wait to read all your previous and future books!! Here's to your next success 🥂
Make sure you read to the very end of the book to read the prologue of Daniel's 'The Couple In The Cabin' which promises to be just as gripping as this book and is one I'm definitely looking forward to reading myself!!!
Overall another absolutely heart racing, suspense filled, unputdownable addictive page turner psychological thriller filled with twists!
217 pages/ 5 hours 35 minutes
This book is just 99p to purchase, free with kindle unlimited, £7.99 on paperback, £16 for the audiobook via Amazon which I think is an absolute bargain for this book!!!
Rated 5 /5 (I LOVED it ) on Goodreads, Instagram, Amazon UK and Amazon US and on over 30 Facebook pages plus my blog on Facebook.
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October 9, 2023
I rarely write reviews unless I read something I really like. I almost never write negative reviews because I truly believe "if you dont have something nice to say......." but I could not resist this time. I'd like to think im pretty easily entertained. I'm ok with stories that are not realistic, or characters that make dumb decisions. I can set logic aside for a good entertaining read most of the time. What I absolutely hate.... is lazy writing from authors that can absolutely do better but realize that their fans will automatically buy what they put out so they just throw something together without much effort. I've read almost all of Daniel Hurst' books, I've come to rely on them as quick entertaining "popcorn thrillers" similar to (but not as good as) Frieda McFadden's books in my opinion. Having said that, this book was terrible. A perfect example of an author taking his fans for granted. The blurb is basically the whole book, not a single twist, or revelation, or anything unexpected happens in the entire book. One episode of Dateline can hold my interest far better than any part of this book. The story is lame and predictable, the writing is lazy, calling it a thriller isnt just a stretch its an outright lie. It's a about a couple that does something wrong, and then continues to make idiotic decisions, digging themselves in deeper, for no good reason. The end. Seriously, thats the book. I dont understand all the 4/5 star reviews but I'm really disappointed. Daniel Hurst is capable of much better. 0 stars if it were an option. It probably took me longer to write this review than it took him to come.uo with this book.
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