The Cheating Husband

by James Caine, Rusty Mewha (Narrator), Leanne Woodward (Narrator)

He seemed perfect, until I uncovered one of his lies.

He’s already married.

I know I should break it off, but it’s not that simple. He’s been hiding more than just his wife from me.

He is not what he seems.

When I discover who his wife is, everything takes a darker turn.

They are not a normal couple.

Fans of Freida McFadden and Kiersten Modglin will devour this fast-paced psychological thriller. The twists will keep you listening through the night.

Genres: Thriller, Mystery, Mystery Thriller, Audiobook, Fiction, Psychological Thriller, Suspense

Audible Audio

Published March 25, 2025

Reviews

[Tonya · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wow! This is another crazy, twisted, unpredictable thriller by James Caine. Once again he creates a cleverly executed story that I was unable to put down. There were times when I thought I knew where the plot was going, when suddenly an unexpected twist occurred taking the story in a surprising direction. The characters are layered in an entertaining story full of countless twists and turns. The entirety of chapter 31 made me laugh. After you read it, you’ll totally understand. James Caine is an auto-read author for all thriller addicts. I am looking forward to his next addictive creation. Thank you to the author for sharing this latest thrill ride. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[Agnieszka Kownacka · Rating 1 out of 5]

This is literally the worst book I've read since I can recall reading books. It started of with basically each sentence being its own paragraphs. There are 5-7 paragraphs per page. I quit after two pages, but thought maybe it won't be so bad. It was. It's also written as if a 14 year old wrote it. No substance, zero depth. I don't know why it's not rated below 2 stars. Don't read it. I read the reviews and really thought it's a good book, so I'm not sure what these unhinged high reviews were based on but these people either didn't read the book, or are bots. This book is awful. Do not waste your time.

[Lauren Butterworth · Rating 1 out of 5]

Needed a quick read but what a waste of time…..

I think I lost brain cells from this book. Really wish the women came together and killed Owen.. that would’ve been a way better story. It took me until I finished to realize this was written by a man, so it all adds up now……….

[Jayne · Rating 2 out of 5]

I love popcorn.

And I adore popcorn thrillers.

I enjoy some popcorn and popcorn thrillers more than others.

Unfortunately, this popcorn thriller failed to satisfy my fastidious palate.

WHY?

1) This 7-hour audiobook easily could have been 4 hours.
(Where was the editor?)

2) The final twist was eye-rolling.

The fabulous narrators ( Rusty Mewha, Leanne Woodward, Jessica Renee Ryan) helped me make it to the finish line.

2.5 stars

[Jaclyn Prestidge · Rating 1 out of 5]

This book made me question if trees regret becoming paper.

[April · Rating 4 out of 5]

This entertaining domestic thriller captured and held my attention, the entire story. The city is on the hunt for the notorious heartbreak killer, a serial killer that does awful things to the victims. Emma, Karen and Owen’s story intertwines in ways that will leave you speechless. When you have a hopeless romantic, a mother suffering from the challenges of motherhood and an adulterous husband, how well could one expect this to play out? In this twisty story everyone has secrets, everyone is stalking everyone, nobody is innocent! I especially loved the narration with 3 different voices, for the 3 main characters. All the narrators did a great job.

Format: Audiobook 🎧
Length: 7 hours 2 minutes
Perfect for: fans of domestic thrillers
What I loved: Dual POVs, it was great to consistently hear all 3 views throughout the story

[Danielle · Rating 5 out of 5]

Never give up on love!

I know I always say this, but this might be Caine's best yet! I must have highlighted half the book. He can occasionally write some strange female characters but I found the two mains in this one very believable, while also being mysterious and interesting.

Owen is a cheater. His wife Karen has found out about his affair with Emma, but Karen isn't the only one seeking vengeance currently. Owen has made plenty of people angry along the way.

Our side quest in this story is about a serial killer who's gone cold for 5 years. Who is this person and could they be sharpening up the blade for their big return?

Find out in James Caine's intense new thriller. The pacing was great. The length was perfect. I always love his work.

[Barbara Behring · Rating 3 out of 5]

I have liked all of James Caine's books I have read and The Cheating Husband is no exception. I like the way each chapter alternated between the wife, Karen, the husband, Owen, and the other woman, Emma. It was a very interesting story and the twist at the end is great.

[Alana · Rating 2 out of 5]

2.5 ⭐️

[Lisa · Rating 3 out of 5]

RTC!

[Kajree Gautom · Rating 1 out of 5]

I think they published the first draft

[Sherri Thacker · Rating 4 out of 5]

I wasn’t sure what to expect going into The Cheating Husband, but wow — this book grabbed me from the first chapter and didn’t let go. James Caine spins a web of lies, deception, and betrayal that had me flipping pages way past bedtime. Yes, the husband is a total low-life — manipulative, dishonest, and everything you don’t want in a partner — but somehow that made the story even more compelling. It’s like watching a train wreck in slow motion… and not being able to look away. There are so many secrets and twists packed into this plot that I found myself questioning everyone’s motives. The pacing was tight, and the tension kept building. If you’re into dark domestic thrillers with characters you love to hate, this one hits the spot. All of James kindle books are 99 cents on Amazon.

[Dawn Smith · Rating 2 out of 5]

This was alright. You knew what was going to happen the whole time

[Lyndi · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this. It's very much a Freida McFadden type read. Quick, easy, fairly predictable, but kept me interested the whole time! I liked it!

[Danielle-Gemma💜 · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5* rounded down
Very easy read, a few twists and turns and kept me wanting to read one more chapter

[Kyrié · Rating 3 out of 5]

wait i kinda ate this up.

a little dissapointed in the ending idk

[Alexandra Garcia · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was such a fun, quick read! The twist at the end surprised me, but it definitely makes so much sense! The characters were believable, the plot was interesting and engaging. Highly recommend!

[Debarchana Roy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Did not expect the twist

[Abbie Erbes · Rating 1 out of 5]

did not like. writing was bad, was predicable, storyline wasn't it. sadly, i was underwhelmed.

[Liz · Rating 4 out of 5]

I loved the characters but wasn’t expecting the end. Never give up on love 💜

[Lauren Lara · Rating 3 out of 5]

Getting outside my normal reading genres. Like attracts like & all characters in this book were so over the top toxic. It was fun, alittle predictable. A perfect thriller for the newbies.

[evie · Rating 3 out of 5]

the drama was fun to read ! i think the plot was good but could’ve been executed better. like having multiple povs is cool but it doesn’t work when you reveal someone as the antagonist and suddenly switch up her internal monologue.

[Lisa (Remarkablylisa) · Rating 4 out of 5]

Stay for the drama but don't expect a big bang in the end. It's still good though.

[Katrina (Catching up on Reviews) · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was the first book I’ve read by James Caine, and I’ll definitely be checking out more of his work. While the ending wasn’t particularly strong, the story had me hooked from the very beginning.

It follows a wife who’s convinced her husband is cheating and becomes determined to uncover the truth. Meanwhile, there's talk of a serial killer in town, adding another layer of tension and suspense. The story is full of lies, secrets, and unexpected twists. You’re left wondering where all the deceit will ultimately lead.

[Shauntelle (shauntellereads) · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Cheating Husband by James Caine was such a rollercoaster! I thought I was just diving into a story about a woman who thinks her husband’s cheating—but wow, it turned out to be so much more than that. Every time I thought I knew what was going on, another twist came out of nowhere and totally threw me off. In the best way!

The story centers around a woman who starts to suspect her husband is cheating—pretty standard at first glance, but trust me, nothing about this story is predictable. As she starts digging into his life, she uncovers so much more than just infidelity. Lies stack on top of lies, and every chapter peels back a layer you didn’t see coming. Just when I thought I had it all figured out, the author would throw in another curveball that made me question everything.

I loved how fast-paced and easy to read this book was. No dragging chapters, just straight-up suspense and juicy secrets the whole way through. And the ending? Did not see that coming!

If you love books that mess with your head and keep you guessing, you’ll fly through this one. It’s one of those stories you finish and immediately want to talk about with someone. I have to work on finding a book bestie to discuss these books with. Definitely a 5-star read!

[Zammy · Rating 1 out of 5]

I love to read about men/husbands cheating and getting what they deserve, but this book was bs and boring istg for a book that’s thriller there was nothing happening in this book.

And it took no brainer to see that Emma was the killer like duh 🙄 pls that was the easiest guess ever, and the plot I can’t even call that a plot there were soo many loopholes, for once how can they not see that the husbands ex girlfriend has been missing and when she is found she’s dead and shes lying beside the husband, who was dead too, idk if this is not common knowledge but a dead body gets stiff after like 3-12h and the ex girlfriend has been dead for more than 24h and the husband may be 30min. So how come that the cops didn’t find out that it can’t be the wife who killed both.

There more loopholes but I’m tired of this and I just want to be done with it. For a such a short book it sure dragged.

[angelpompom · Rating 3 out of 5]

It wasn’t terrible. A plot existed, and sure it could be fairly easy to guess the twist but it was bad. The writing structure and format, however, tried its hardest to give me a headache. So many of the paragraphs were just a few sentences, I’m talking throughout the entire book. There was also a bunch of grammar and punctuational errors.

[Katherine · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Cheating Husband is a riveting suspenseful psychological thriller that explores hidden truths, lies that wrecks a relationship and a killer whose meticulous execution earned them the title of "The Heartbreak Killer."

Karen thought she had the perfect life. A loving husband and child that is until she discovers he is having an affair. Stowed away beneath the calming exterior of a good wife, she seethes with revenge as she talks Emma and Owen.

Emma is trying to sort her life. After moving out of her sister and husband home, she finds herself in the city looking for job but then she meets Owen. He is everything that she needs and turns out her feelings were well reciprocated by Owen too. They are way too deep in love with each. But Owen is a liar. He is a manipulator and spineless person who changes his emotions with the shades of his situation.

The ongoing debate of the infamous "The Heartbreak Killer" sparks new tension and anticipation amongst the public. Who is the perpetrator? Is a single person or a duo?

Everyone in this story has a dark secret of not multiple. But when the truth threatens to take away more than what each one of them baragained for, it becomes apart that the idea of love wasn't even real just as their lives. This was an absolute page-tuner of a book that kept me on the edge of my seat. I found myself immersed in the storyline so much that I literally halted my daily chores. The characters were well written and they immediately pull the readers into their lives. The mystery behind the killer is stretched out till the end and it was a shock. James Cain is a master storyteller and this fast-paced, unpredictable thriller should be next on your reading plans.

It's a perfect book for all the Kiersten Modglin and Freida McFadden enthusiasts.

[LOVEs_Reading♡ · Rating 3 out of 5]

Loved it from start to finish! This thriller had me hooked, and James's writing style is absolutely persuasive. While seasoned thriller fans might piece together the villain's identity, trust me, it'll still keep you on the edge of your seat. The characters are complex and intriguing, making this a must-read for fans of Freida McFadden. Highly entertaining and engaging - I'd definitely recommend it

[KayleeNeedsANewBook · Rating 3 out of 5]

​The Cheating Husband by James Caine🎧
⭐️⭐️⭐️/5

​Popcorn domestic thriller of a book 🍿🔪. It seems like it would make a wonderful Lifetime movie 📺. Very easy read that I kind of ate up 🤤. It felt Frieda McFadden-ish 🤔. Easy. Quick. Bingeable. 📚
​The ending, though, seemed to abrupt 💨.

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