I Want Your Family

The Hunt Family #1

by Daniel Hurst

Her perfect family will be mine…

Every day I walk up the driveway to this gorgeous house and through the window I see the picture-perfect a husband and wife playing with their two adorable children. They think I’m just the delivery driver – a woman who is only here to drop the expensive packages that Sadie Hunt orders. They have no idea who I really am…

Sadie pretends to be the perfect wife and mother, but the truth is that her life is spiralling out of control. I notice the cold stares she gives her husband and the way he always tries to make her smile. I know that Sadie doesn’t deserve this dream house or her little son and daughter. And she certainly doesn’t deserve smart, handsome Reid who provides everything for their family.

So when Reid opens the bright yellow door, I smile widely at him. Our exchanges are short, but I’m certain he must understand how I feel about him. And today I’m sure his gaze lingers on me a little longer than usual. I’m determined that it will only be a matter of time before I’m the new Mrs Hunt.

Because Sadie must know she always had it coming. And I will do whatever it takes for this family to be mine…

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

288 pages, Kindle Edition

First published February 20, 2026

About the author

Daniel 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.'

Reviews

[Holly B · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.5 STARS

A quick, fun popcorn read! 🍿 #1 in this series

An Amazon driver, Luna becomes obsessed with a family that she delivers to daily. 😲 She always takes pictures when she delivers packages, because, well, it is required.

Can you even imagine how things could go wrong here?

If you can suspend belief a bit and just enjoy the ride, this one will have you shaking your head and wondering just how far this lady will go!

A Kindle Unlimited pick for me.

[Alya ( 20 comments restriction ) · Rating 4 out of 5]

✨️ ARC REVIEW ✨️
I Want Your Family by Daniel Hurst
Publication date: 20th February 2026

Thoughts
Oh for the love of unhinged FMCs😂 do we call Luna mentally unstable or off her marbles type jealous??? You know it's a well written thriller when you dislike the characters with a passion but you wanna keep going😅 Daniel Hurst's books are always a delight to read, fast paced, engaging easy read filled with twists -- some can be predictable but still doesn't take away from the reading experience or plot. If you're looking for a quick thriller read I definitely recommend this one!

Plot Summary
Luna delivers packages to the same beautiful house every day, watching what looks like a picture-perfect family through the window. To them, she’s invisible—just the delivery driver. But Luna sees the cracks beneath the perfect surface, especially in Sadie Hunt’s carefully constructed life. As Luna’s attention turns toward Sadie’s charming husband, her quiet observations shift into something far more dangerous. Certain she belongs in that house instead, Luna edges closer to crossing a line—convinced the life she wants was never meant to be Sadie’s at all

Many thanks to Bookouture and NetGalley for the ARC

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[Jayne · Rating 5 out of 5]

If you're HUNTING for a riveting popcorn thriller featuring a compulsive online shopper and an unhinged delivery driver with no brakes, this HUNT FAMILY book is for you.

➡️ Was the book's storyline high art? No.

➡️ Was it realistic? Some parts were. (But not too many!)

➡️ Will Daniel Hurst fans enjoy this book as much as I did? Absolutely.

➡️ Was I repeatedly asking myself "How well do I really know my Amazon delivery driver?" Yes.

➡️ Were there plot holes and a cliff-hanger ending?
Yes. But isn't that what sequels are for?

➡️ Will I be listening to "THE HUNT FAMILY, Book 2"? YES!!!!!!!

I listened to the audiobook, expertly narrated by Helen Keeley and Clare Corbett.

The story unfolded from two POVs, and both narrators gave outstanding performances.

All the stars!
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[JanB · Rating 4 out of 5]

How well do you know your delivery person? How well do they know you?

My husband jokes that ours would call the police for a wellness check if a day goes by without a delivery (he’s exaggerating, I promise!)

Sadie has a shopping addiction and her unhinged delivery person, Luna, decides she wants her life, all of it. The house, the husband, their adorable little girl….
And she will stop at nothing to get it.

This was classic Daniel Hurst. Pop the popcorn, suspend the disbelief and enjoy the journey. I don’t believe in the term guilty pleasure, especially when it comes to reading, but if I did, this author fits the bill.

Another buddy read with Marialyce, the ending has us looking forward to book #2

The narrators of the audiobook, Helen Keeley, and Clare Corbett, were excellent

[Emma.catherine · Rating 3 out of 5]

"The handsome husband.
The two charming children.
As for the woman in the photo, she will be replaced by me.
It’s only a matter of time.
The time it takes for me to work on a plan…" 😈

I Want Your Family is a slow-burning psychological thriller that reveals the messiness of suburban living. From the very first chapter, we're placed inside the mind of a woman so lonely (and unhinged 😝) that she believes she deserves someone else's life. Not just the husband, nor the house. Their entire family!

Obsession, jealousy, and dark domestic deception.

While this book was a mixture of highs and lows for me, there is no doubt that it was compulsive, unsettling, and twisted.

"What if, instead of trying to create my own family from scratch, I just took a ready-made one and made it my own?" 👀

This book initially appealed to me due to its great premise. I loved the idea behind the story but unfortunately the execution just didn’t deliver for me. I had started this book with the anticipation of reading the ‘Hunt Family’ trilogy but unfortunately, this first instalment didn’t peak my interest enough to continue the series 😕

Saying that, I couldn’t resist reading it 🫣 I was invested and wanted to know the outcome. The fast-paced nature of the story kept my attention as I hurtled towards the end. To date, I have had good luck with Hurst’s novels, loving his engaging easy to read narratives with twisting storylines, but for some reason this one just felt very predictable and average.

This is a short review from me as I have very little else to say other than it was a bit disappointing 🤷🏻‍♀️

3 🌟🌟🌟

[Kristina Pauls (ARC Reviewer) · Rating 5 out of 5]

I Want Your Family by Daniel Hurst ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

This was addictive from the very first chapter. The dual POV between Luna and Sadie immediately hooked me, and I flew through it in just a few sittings.

Luna is one of those characters who should be easy to hate. She’s manipulative, obsessive, and completely unhinged at times; and yet, I didn’t hate her. I was more stunned by her. There’s something unsettling about how convincingly she justifies her actions to herself. You don’t root for her, but you also can’t look away. I completely underestimated her, and that’s part of what made this such a fast paced read.

The alternating perspectives create constant tension. Seeing both sides of the story builds that creeping sense that something is about to explode, and when the twists come, they feel earned rather than random.

This isn’t a deeply emotional read; it’s a sharp, fast paced psychological thriller that thrives on obsession, deception, and moral gray areas. If you enjoy short chapters, dual POV, and characters who blur the line between villain and antihero, this one absolutely delivers.

A solid, gripping thriller that kept me hooked until the final pages.

[Marialyce · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.5 stars. I was entertained but a tad skeptical!

My neighbor in New York once told me that looking in other people's windows will never make you happy. However, for Luna looking in the window of Sadie Hunt makes her want what Sadie has, her husband, her gorgeous home, and her child.

Luna is a delivery driver and has ample opportunity to stop at the Hunt house because Sadie is a compulsive shopper. Luna is also crazy and plots constantly of waya in which she can take Sadie's place.

As others have said including my bestie book friend, this book is one where you need to sit with your popcorn and a big amount of suspension of belief, but is it fun? you bet it is!

Daniel Hurst continues to provide hours of just plain I can't believe it stories but this author has a way with suspense that compels you to carry on. You might never look at your Amazon delivery person the same after this story.

.....and there's a book 2 coming!

[Sherri Thacker · Rating 5 out of 5]

Daniel Hurst has truly outdone himself with I Want Your Family — this is his best book to date! From the very first chapter, the tension is sky-high and it never lets up. Every twist, every shocking revelation, every jaw-dropping moment he could possibly throw into a thriller… he did. I kept thinking I’d read “just one more chapter,” and suddenly it was hours later. I simply could not put it down. And poor Luna! My heart was in my throat the entire time. The emotional stakes felt just as powerful as the suspense, which made the story even more gripping. This was a wild, addictive ride packed with drama, secrets, and nonstop tension. If you love psychological thrillers that keep you glued to the pages, this one is an absolute must-read. Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for this early release. You won’t have to wait long - it comes out February 20, 2026 and I see book #2 and #3 are right behind it!!! Holy cow, what more can happen????????

PS this is book #51 I’ve read of his so yes, I’m a HUGE fan of Daniel!!!!

[Melody McNamara · Rating 3 out of 5]

Unpopular opinion, but I didn't love this book as much as other readers did. Told from the alternating viewpoints of Sadie and Luna, I felt that both characters were unlikeable so I had no one to root for. Sadie's character was underdeveloped, a one-dimensional classic victim. Luna was totally unhinged, and much of her diabolical behavior was presented after the fact as she attempted to justify her thoughts and actions. It all became pretty unbelievable as the story unfolded, and the twists were not particularly shocking. Maybe my expectations were too high after reading all the rave reviews, but I just didn't find the book to be as compelling as others by this author. Will I read the sequel? Probably...

[Caz (Underlined) · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.75⭐️ Quietly, perfectly, your life can be taken without you even noticing. That’s the terror of this book—gripping from start to finish

[Mallory King-Childs · Rating 3 out of 5]

3 ⭐️- Ugh, I’m going to get so much hate for this and I’m sorry but this book just wasn’t it 🫣. I read so many reviews and am a fan of Daniel Hurst and his twists that I just had to read it. Unfortunately, it felt very boring to me. I wasn’t sucked in. Parts felt verrryyyy drawn out and I started skimming to just get the book over with. I also didn’t feel like there were that many twists and I think that’s what I was hoping for.

Is Luna absolutely bat crap crazy, oh for sure! She started to make me feel crazy. It goes to show what a determined woman will do to get what she wants. I think I’m the only odd man out when it comes to the hype for this book. Just because I didn’t like it doesn’t mean you won’t, so go head and give it a try! On to the next Daniel Hurst book 😉

Thank you NetGalley and Bookouture for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

[Lori Martin · Rating 4 out of 5]

I Want Your Family is a twisted thriller as only Daniel Hurst can write them! Sadie, Reid, and their 2 kids had the perfect life for a while until someone saw an opportunity to take that family for themselves. That person is Luna and she knew the family inside and out because she was their delivery driver and they got lots of deliveries! Luna sees an opportunity to have everything she's ever wanted if only she could get rid of Sadie! What lengths will Luna go to in order to make Sadie go away? Will Reid fall for Luna if Sadie is out of the picture? What is Luna hiding? Will Sadie find a way to get her family back? I read this book in one sitting and it is juicy! You won't be able to put It down once you start reading, so be prepared for that! I Want Your Family is book 1 in The Hunt Family series and I can't wait for book 2! I Want Your Family is an intense thriller with twists at every turn and I rate it 4 stars with a high recommendation. I'd like to thank NetGalley and Bookouture for an advanced copy of I Want Your Family in exchange for a fair review. #IWantYourFamily

[Lucy · Rating 3 out of 5]

✨ ARC REVIEW ✨

⭐️⭐️⭐️ |

I went into this book without any expectation, since I had never heard of the author before. I didn’t know his writing style and the tone he uses, but the description of the book really got me, and honestly I was pleasantly surprised by it.

The story is told through two perspectives, Luna and Sadie, which made it immediately more interesting to me. I absolutely love dual POV when it’s done well. In this case, it really worked. Giving us a peek in two different minds gave the story depth and contrast, and I genuinely enjoyed being able to see both of their motives.

From the beginning, it becomes clear that Luna is struggling mentally. Her thoughts are disturbing and intense and yet I still found myself feeling some kind of compassion for this woman. 🥹 Even when her thoughts were creepy as fuck, I mean: who does this kind of shit to other people? Lol. And yet, her past made her behavior feel real, human, and believable.

What I loved most was how both perspectives offered completely different emotional insights. It felt intimate, almost intrusive at times, in the best way.

However… the final quarter of the book didn’t fully work for me. The pacing in the book suddenly shifted, and everything felt kinda rushed to me. The story changed direction very quickly, and I found myself missing that real thriller vibe I normally enjoy. The twist just wasn't there.

That said, I am genuinely curious whether this ending is meant as a setup for a sequel. If it is, I would honestly love that. I really do want to know what happens next, and I’d be so interested to see where the story and these characters go from here.

What worked for me:
🧠 Dual POV (Luna & Sadie) | added depth and tension to the story
👁️ A fascinating look into two very different minds
🖤 Luna as a character | unsettling and complex
🩶 Her backstory made her behavior feel realistic and human
📖 An engaging and easy-to-read writing style
🌑 A consistently eerie psychological atmosphere

What didn’t fully work for me:
⏳ The pacing in the final quarter | it suddenly felt rushed
🔓 The open ending | I missed a sense of closure
🌀 Not quite enough of a “thriller twist” for me

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✨ Final thoughts:
This was a very entertaining read with a lot of potential. I absolutely enjoyed the psychological layers, the characters, and the structure. And yet, the ending led to making this a 3-star read for me instead of a 4.

Still, if this turns into a series, I’d so be curious to continue. because I do want to know what happens to these characters next.

[April · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.5 ⭐️ | This one immediately draw me in and I can’t wait to finish the rest of this series. I enjoyed the alternating points of view told from Luna and Sadie’s direct thoughts. This book intrigue me and made me mad simultaneously but being pulled into Luna’s diabolical world made it all worth it. Definitely recommend for those who are enjoy domestic thrillers.

[Tina A. · Rating 5 out of 5]

Driven by a hollow, aching loneliness, Luna will stop at nothing to feel wanted. To the world, she is just an inconspicuous delivery driver, but behind the uniform lies a consuming obsession and delusions of grandeur. She doesn't just want a family; she feels entitled to someone else's.

As Luna sets her sights on the Hunt family—Reid, Sadie and their 2 children—the tension becomes suffocating. Watching from the periphery, she identifies hidden cracks in their marriage, calculatingly weaponizing their vulnerabilities to dismantle their lives from afar. This is a ruthless game where every person is a domino waiting to be tipped. The resulting effect is relentless, leaving one chilling question: Once Luna decides she wants their family, can she even be stopped?

This is a chilling first book in The Hunt Family series by Daniel Hurst. "I Want Your Family” creates a perfect setup for the next installment, as the ending transitions directly into Book 2, “I Stole Your Family.”

[Danielle MacLeod · Rating 4 out of 5]

4⭐️ Who doesn’t love an unhinged main character?

[Stacy · Rating 4 out of 5]

A great read from Daniel Hurst! The first half was a little slow but it really picked up and I found myself flying through the pages. The story felt so believable and kept me hooked right to the end, which left me on cliff hanger! Can't wait to see what happens in the next book.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for an advanced copy in exchange for an honest review.

[Els · Rating 4 out of 5]

How happy I was when I came across a book by one of my favourite authors at the top of my to-be-read pile. He writes the kind of books that make you settle in comfortably and hope you won’t be disturbed too much, because you simply don’t feel like putting the book down. Not even for a few minutes — unless it’s absolutely necessary — until you’ve completely devoured it.

Once again, I thoroughly enjoyed the clever plans and schemes devised by the main character, Luna were sublime. It just goes to show what people are capable of when they have a specific goal in mind.

Maybe you shouldn’t admire a villain, but I still found myself feeling a certain admiration for this character’s boldness and cunning.

Don’t get me wrong: I truly thought this was a fantastic book, but I read the final chapter with great anticipation and was left feeling just a little bit unsatisfied. It felt a bit like waking up on Christmas morning and not finding exactly what you hoped for under the tree.

That said, I really enjoyed the story and all its twists and turns, and I happily give it 4.5 stars.

Thank you.

[shereadswith_coffee · Rating 3 out of 5]

In classic Author Daniel Hurst style, “I Want Your Family” is a suspenseful psychological thriller you won’t easily put down!

She’s delivers your parcels, she seems nice enough but she “Wants YOUR perfect Family”, the house, the husband, the kids, she wants it all! This novel takes you along as Luna’s twisted and sick ideas gets her what she really wants, to get rid of Sadie and to be the next Mrs. Hunt. Luna’s watching and listening as this suburban family faces deceit, lies and tragedy waiting for her moment! Obsessive! Dark secrets! Stalking!

But, the ending ?!, “ARE YOU KIDDING ME?!! THEN I saw it was Book #1 (Explains so much), kind of the way episodes of Fear Factor and Survivor leave you hanging! If you’re looking for a series, this is it!

What I liked: The depth of suspense, the anticipation and shock of Luna’s sick mind and the jaw dropping moments. I appreciate its fast pace and obsessive prose.

My challenges: A few things seemed far fetched and happened too quickly. I wasn’t expecting the ending because I didn’t know it was a series.

Will I read Daniel Hurst again, absolutely yes! I’ve read “The Perfect Nurse” and “The Nurse’s Mistake” and I recommend both along with this read, you have to decide for yourself!

Thanks to @danielhurstbooks @bookouture @netgalley for this eARC in exchange for my honest review

[Melissa Chandler · Rating 4 out of 5]

Just crazy people out there and to think they can get away with things is just appalling! Glad there is a part 2 cuz that didn’t end right.

[Denise Townson · Rating 4 out of 5]

* ARC REVIEW *
I Want Your Family by Daniel Hurst was a page turner! The book was filled with psycho craziness and tons of twists all throughout the story. I enjoyed the main story of Luna and it kept me guessing! I was surprised at how much I also enjoyed the secondary story of Sadie and her family! I couldn’t read it fast enough. Almost 5 stars for me! The only things that kept me from giving 5 stars was the ending. For me it fell a little flat compared to the rest of the book. I was expecting a last shock but never got one. Overall a great book!

[Taylor Boutwell · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.25/5

Okay, so this may seem like a low rating, but I think it’s important to remember this is only the first book in a trilogy. Because of that, it felt like a lot of setup and not a ton actually happening yet. That said, there’s so much potential for the next two books to become absolutely unhinged, and I’m definitely interested enough to keep reading.

We follow Sadie and Reid, whose relationship is already rocky, while their delivery driver Luna slowly inserts herself into their lives. Luna is completely unhinged but in an entertaining way. Instead of building a life and family of her own, she becomes obsessed with taking Sadie’s place and stealing hers instead.

This is definitely one of those thrillers where you have to suspend disbelief, because realistically, about 90% of what Luna pulls off would never happen. Still, I have to admit some of her schemes were weirdly brilliant, and watching how far she was willing to go made the book entertaining.

My biggest issue was that so much of the story focused on building Luna up as this dangerous, desperate woman willing to do whatever to get what she wants, only for the ending to feel a bit abrupt. But since there are still two books left, it’s obvious this story is far from over. Honestly, the loose ends are what make me excited, because this series feels like it could spiral into complete chaos from here.

[Janalyn, the blind reviewer · Rating 3 out of 5]

I Want Your Family by Daniel hurst is about Luna she is obsessed with Reed but Reed has two children and a wife and a mistress. Is this a problem for Luna… Not at all with a few work around Luna does her best to get her way while in the interim The wife Sophie‘s life is falling apart not as much as his mistress Sadie but still I wouldn’t want to be either one of them. I love Daniel hurst books but sadly this one just basically ended no retribution no redemption and I know there’s plans for a second book something I am definitely investing in I don’t think I have ever rated a book by DH so low but I am used to thrillers being wrapped up in a sense by the end and that was not the case with this book. Having said that it was still interesting and a book that keeps you turning the pages, I just thought there would be some kind of come to Jesus moment in the end hopefully we’ll see that in the next book. I still would recommend this if you like a series because that is definitely what this one has to be to have all the questions from book one answered. I do want to be clear this isn’t a cliffhanger but the way it ends almost seems like a precursor to the ending but it is still an ending. #NetGalley, #TheBlindReviewer, #MyHonestReview,

[Tamara · Rating 3 out of 5]

Thank you Netgalley and Bookouture for my ARC in exchange for my honest review.

I am a fan of Daniel Hurst. I like his writing style , intrigue and suspense in his books. But I am sorry to say I Want Your Family was a big miss for me. It started out interesting. Told by dual POV with characters you will hate, love and pity. But this didn't fell like a psychological thriller. It was more of a confession of a pyscho. It began far fetched, unbelievable. But I reminded myself it' is fiction and kept reading. Then it ended. No closure. It felt like the author got tired of writing and said the end. Hopefully there is a sequel coming soon.

expected release date February 20,2026

[Craig and Phil · Rating 4 out of 5]

Thank you Bookouture for a copy on Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
I Want Your Family is the first book of the Hunt family trilogy.
Popular UK author Daniel Hurst delivers a gripping, tense and entertaining psychological thriller.
After finishing this, I’m eager to read the next book and I’m lucky to have it ready to go on Netgalley.
The characters and plot are top notch and like most of his books, this one was addictive, intriguing and fun.
Now full steam ahead for the second book…..

[jjjjuanchi · Rating 2 out of 5]

2.8/5
emm. como q no hay ningún momento de riesgo ni tension, o de plot twist... y siento que esas sensaciones son las básicas que debería evocar un thriller... bastante llevadero igual pero meh

[Steven Rivers · Rating 3 out of 5]

It was ok. I did expect better from the reviews. It was a decent storyline but very far fetched in places. I will definitely read the next two books in the trilogy soon 👍

[Pip Reads · Rating 5 out of 5]

Amazing! I love how twisted the main character is and just how invested you get in wanting justice! I was so hooked I had to go straight to the next one! I was confused at the end at first before realising it’s a series as it was abit abrupt ending.

Thank you NetGalley for sending me an eARC

[Kaysey · Rating 4 out of 5]

???? Kept waiting for the twist and there wasn’t one. Did not realize this was a series

[Hollie Goodwin · Rating 4 out of 5]

Thank you to NetGalley, Bookouture and Daniel Hurst for this arc read!

Luna, a delivery driver, is obsessed with Reid and hatches a plan for him to leave his wife and be with her. Luna manages to learn a lot about the family from delivering parcels daily to Sadie, Reid’s wife and when she senses all is not perfect in their marriage- she sees her chance to make Reid hers and she will stop at nothing to get what she wants!

I love everything Daniel Hurst writes and this did not disappoint! Fast-paced thriller