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3.59 AVERAGE
I finished this in 2 days so I was pretty intrigued by the story. This was an interesting plot. We get 2 POVs and towards the end, it moved between timelines. This was my first Daniel Hurst novel, so I didn't know what to expect but it was a great thriller. I couldn't stop reading it.
The story starts with Fern and Drew moving to the countryside but there's a secret and both of them are hiding the true reasons they moved here. Moving between both POVs, the readers get to see the story evolve and understand both of these characters.
I'm not going to lie, i didn't expect it to take such dark turns. I did not see a lot of the things coming and it took me by surprise how fast the story was moving. I was expecting a slow-burn thriller rather than one that was fast-paced. I enjoyed this a lot and cant wait to read more of Hurst's books.
The story starts with Fern and Drew moving to the countryside but there's a secret and both of them are hiding the true reasons they moved here. Moving between both POVs, the readers get to see the story evolve and understand both of these characters.
I'm not going to lie, i didn't expect it to take such dark turns. I did not see a lot of the things coming and it took me by surprise how fast the story was moving. I was expecting a slow-burn thriller rather than one that was fast-paced. I enjoyed this a lot and cant wait to read more of Hurst's books.
Another win for Daniel Hurst!
Who doesn't love a story about someone getting revenge on their cheating spouse filled with drama and twists? Well you're in for a ride with this one. Absolutely loved the way he did the time lapses going back and present date. Felt natural and helped build the background. I flew through this one in a day!
Still not sure how I feel about the epilogue as it's not needed, but still good and leaves you for more.
Thank you Bookouture for the ARC!
Who doesn't love a story about someone getting revenge on their cheating spouse filled with drama and twists? Well you're in for a ride with this one. Absolutely loved the way he did the time lapses going back and present date. Felt natural and helped build the background. I flew through this one in a day!
Still not sure how I feel about the epilogue as it's not needed, but still good and leaves you for more.
Thank you Bookouture for the ARC!
Daniel Hurst, the king of twisted domestic suspense, returns following The Couple in the Cabin and The New Year's Party with his latest, THE DOCTOR'S WIFE —a wickedly twisted game of cat-and-mouse between two couples, where nothing is as it appears. Unreliable narrators.
Is The Perfect Marriage the Perfect Illusion? Can they trust one another?
WIFE: Pretty. Pleasant. Naive. Meek and mild. The seemingly perfect doctor's wife appears to be the victim. However, the opposite. Cold and calculating, and wants REVENGE.
HUSBAND: Charming. Narcissistic. Good-looking. A doctor. Money. A secret affair. The husband thinks his wife would never suspect. He has been so careful. Now he will have his mistress back, and he will have it all. Life could not be better. Little does he know what is to come.
Meet Fern and Drew Devine. Who is the psychopath?
From the city residing in Manchester, England now moving to a waterside home that overlooks Solway First, between England and Scotland. A quaint remote seaside village town, Arberness.
Drew, the doctor, was having an affair back in Manchester with Alice (who is married to Rory). She broke it off and moved with her hubby to this quaint village, Arberness. Rory is in IT and can work from anywhere.
Drew decides he will follow Alice (without telling her). Sells their city house, buys this idyllic seaside home, and moves his wife, Fern, to try and rekindle his affair with Alice.
Of course, Alice is unhappy when she discovers he has followed her there. The nerve to invade her space—appalled. So maybe Drew's plan was not the best idea...you think? But he is persistent.
Fern is not happy moving from the city to the countryside. But Drew convinces her they can spend more time together as his patient load will be less. Yeah, right? However, it is all about what Drew wants, and he usually gets his way.
Well, that is about to change.
Alice tries to be happy in the new town with her hubby. She even gets involved with some community work with Alice and meets her hubby, Rory. She even invites them over for dinner.
Fern knows more than you think. Soon Drew wears down Alice, and their affair starts up again. He thinks Fern is unaware of his dirty secrets.
However, Alice has a plan of her own. It is well-planned and executed.
Now, who has the upper hand? Who is the mouse, and who is the cat? Predator or prey?
Drew has his secrets, and Fern has hers. How far will Fern go to keep her secrets? Never underestimate a woman.
Told from POVs Drew and Fern past and present and one month later. We get to hear from both sides.
The author cleverly pulls out a few more twists that will have your jaws dropping, and the final jab (Epilogue) adds a new cat-and-mouse game that will leave you wickedly smiling. How well do we know those closest to us?
THE DOCTOR'S WIFE crackles with dark energy— in the vein of Kaira Rouda's BEST DAY EVER (best dark humor), an addictive twisty domestic suspense of deception and betrayal that will destroy more than one marriage— more than one life.
An entertaining popcorn thriller, clever and disturbing—however, I wish it had a little more sarcastic dark humor. Even though I did not enjoy it quite as much as The Couple in the Cabin (his BEST, I have read thus far and Top books of 2022) and his recent holiday thriller, The New Year's Party; however, THE DOCTOR'S WIFE had no likable characters but was a fun, unpredictable twisty suspense.
I have recently discovered Daniel, enjoying his newsletters and books and making my way through his backlist with many audiobooks and e-books in between all my ARC and new releases.
If you enjoy US authors Kaira Rouda or Kimberly Belle, (or Freida McFadden, Miranda Rijks, K.L. Slater, and Valerie Keogh), give Daniel a whirl! Always fun to see what secrets lie behind marriages and closed doors.
I also enjoyed the audiobook narrated by Sarah Durham and David Wayman for an engaging performance for all voices.
Thanks to #Bookouture and #NetGalley for a gifted ARC and ALC.
Blog review posted @
www.JudithDCollins.com
@JudithDCollins | #JDCMustReadBooks
My Rating: 4 Stars
Pub Date: Jan 31, 2023
Jan 2023 Must-Read Books
Is The Perfect Marriage the Perfect Illusion? Can they trust one another?
WIFE: Pretty. Pleasant. Naive. Meek and mild. The seemingly perfect doctor's wife appears to be the victim. However, the opposite. Cold and calculating, and wants REVENGE.
HUSBAND: Charming. Narcissistic. Good-looking. A doctor. Money. A secret affair. The husband thinks his wife would never suspect. He has been so careful. Now he will have his mistress back, and he will have it all. Life could not be better. Little does he know what is to come.
Meet Fern and Drew Devine. Who is the psychopath?
From the city residing in Manchester, England now moving to a waterside home that overlooks Solway First, between England and Scotland. A quaint remote seaside village town, Arberness.
Drew, the doctor, was having an affair back in Manchester with Alice (who is married to Rory). She broke it off and moved with her hubby to this quaint village, Arberness. Rory is in IT and can work from anywhere.
Drew decides he will follow Alice (without telling her). Sells their city house, buys this idyllic seaside home, and moves his wife, Fern, to try and rekindle his affair with Alice.
Of course, Alice is unhappy when she discovers he has followed her there. The nerve to invade her space—appalled. So maybe Drew's plan was not the best idea...you think? But he is persistent.
Fern is not happy moving from the city to the countryside. But Drew convinces her they can spend more time together as his patient load will be less. Yeah, right? However, it is all about what Drew wants, and he usually gets his way.
Well, that is about to change.
Alice tries to be happy in the new town with her hubby. She even gets involved with some community work with Alice and meets her hubby, Rory. She even invites them over for dinner.
Fern knows more than you think. Soon Drew wears down Alice, and their affair starts up again. He thinks Fern is unaware of his dirty secrets.
However, Alice has a plan of her own. It is well-planned and executed.
Now, who has the upper hand? Who is the mouse, and who is the cat? Predator or prey?
Drew has his secrets, and Fern has hers. How far will Fern go to keep her secrets? Never underestimate a woman.
Told from POVs Drew and Fern past and present and one month later. We get to hear from both sides.
The author cleverly pulls out a few more twists that will have your jaws dropping, and the final jab (Epilogue) adds a new cat-and-mouse game that will leave you wickedly smiling. How well do we know those closest to us?
THE DOCTOR'S WIFE crackles with dark energy— in the vein of Kaira Rouda's BEST DAY EVER (best dark humor), an addictive twisty domestic suspense of deception and betrayal that will destroy more than one marriage— more than one life.
An entertaining popcorn thriller, clever and disturbing—however, I wish it had a little more sarcastic dark humor. Even though I did not enjoy it quite as much as The Couple in the Cabin (his BEST, I have read thus far and Top books of 2022) and his recent holiday thriller, The New Year's Party; however, THE DOCTOR'S WIFE had no likable characters but was a fun, unpredictable twisty suspense.
I have recently discovered Daniel, enjoying his newsletters and books and making my way through his backlist with many audiobooks and e-books in between all my ARC and new releases.
If you enjoy US authors Kaira Rouda or Kimberly Belle, (or Freida McFadden, Miranda Rijks, K.L. Slater, and Valerie Keogh), give Daniel a whirl! Always fun to see what secrets lie behind marriages and closed doors.
I also enjoyed the audiobook narrated by Sarah Durham and David Wayman for an engaging performance for all voices.
Thanks to #Bookouture and #NetGalley for a gifted ARC and ALC.
Blog review posted @
www.JudithDCollins.com
@JudithDCollins | #JDCMustReadBooks
My Rating: 4 Stars
Pub Date: Jan 31, 2023
Jan 2023 Must-Read Books
adventurous
dark
emotional
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
The Doctor's Wife by Daniel Hurst
Narrated by Sarah Durham, David Wayman
It's very interesting the way this story is presented. Right off the bat you are allowed to know things that are usually revealed much later in the story. But that's the thing, this is less a mystery than it is a confession or more accurately, a not so humble brag. There is a lot of telling because both Fern and her husband Drew (that's Doctor Drew to anyone in earshot) are so very proud of their manipulations and secrets. If they can't tell anyone else of their "accomplishments", they will at least tell us.
Doctor Drew is a nasty piece of work and will justify his wrong doings all day long. But Fern isn't a paragon herself. Drew is handsome, charming, smart, while Fern is more of the type to fade into the background, doing all the right things a good wife should do. It's so easy for arrogant Drew to dismiss his wife while he focuses on his stalker-ish wants and needs. Drew has no idea how dumb he really is and how manipulative Fern can be.
We have dual POVs for a while and we also go back and forth with the timelines. Despite so much telling rather than showing, I enjoyed the story in a guilty pleasure kind of way. The people are despicable and unlikable and deserve what they get and the ending gives me hope that things go the way I want them to after the credits have run off the screen. The narration was perfect for this story. From the moment I heard Fern's voice I didn't like her, she seems to telegraph her devious way of thinking. These people are never going to accept responsibility for their horrible actions. They will be so very happy to tell you why everything is someone else's fault. Grab the popcorn and enjoy the comeuppances.
Pub Jan 31 2023
Thank you to Bookouture Audio and NetGalley for this ARC.
Narrated by Sarah Durham, David Wayman
It's very interesting the way this story is presented. Right off the bat you are allowed to know things that are usually revealed much later in the story. But that's the thing, this is less a mystery than it is a confession or more accurately, a not so humble brag. There is a lot of telling because both Fern and her husband Drew (that's Doctor Drew to anyone in earshot) are so very proud of their manipulations and secrets. If they can't tell anyone else of their "accomplishments", they will at least tell us.
Doctor Drew is a nasty piece of work and will justify his wrong doings all day long. But Fern isn't a paragon herself. Drew is handsome, charming, smart, while Fern is more of the type to fade into the background, doing all the right things a good wife should do. It's so easy for arrogant Drew to dismiss his wife while he focuses on his stalker-ish wants and needs. Drew has no idea how dumb he really is and how manipulative Fern can be.
We have dual POVs for a while and we also go back and forth with the timelines. Despite so much telling rather than showing, I enjoyed the story in a guilty pleasure kind of way. The people are despicable and unlikable and deserve what they get and the ending gives me hope that things go the way I want them to after the credits have run off the screen. The narration was perfect for this story. From the moment I heard Fern's voice I didn't like her, she seems to telegraph her devious way of thinking. These people are never going to accept responsibility for their horrible actions. They will be so very happy to tell you why everything is someone else's fault. Grab the popcorn and enjoy the comeuppances.
Pub Jan 31 2023
Thank you to Bookouture Audio and NetGalley for this ARC.
The Doctor’s Wife
Thank you Bookouture for inviting me on this Blog Tour.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Genre: Thriller
Format: Kindle eBook and Audiobook
Date Published: 1/31/23
Author: Daniel Hurst
Publisher: Bookouture
GR: 4.18
I requested a digital advanced readers copy from NetGalley and Bookouture and providing my opinion voluntarily and unbiased.
My Thoughts: This is a perfect psychological thriller. Gripping, captivating, and keeps you on the edge of your seat. Hurst has a way of pulling you into the book and not putting it down until the last page. His storytelling abilities are absolutely amazing. Looking from the outside, Drew and Fern appear to have the perfect marriage. He is a doctor, while she is the stay-at-home wife. Drew has a secret that he believes no one else knows about. Fern has her husband’s ticket as she knows his secret. I do not want to give to much away and even cut out some of what Goodreads put in the synopsis. The narrators are really top notch, they immerse you into the storyline and you feel like you are right there in Scotland with Fern and Drew.
The story is narrated in a dual POV by Fern and her husband, Drew, I loved this aspect. Drew is manipulative, charming, and selfish. Where Fern, is the good wife, stays in the background, does things quietly. The quiet types are the ones to look out for. The characters were well developed with depth, were secretive, and creatively blended into the story. The author’s writing style was complex, suspenseful, twisty, and just brilliant. The story starts with character building, delivers the plot in different twists, and the ending is just amazing.
I devoured this story in under 48 hours, the audiobook was truly amazing. I found this story to be less of a mystery and more of a domestic drama mixed with thriller. Still a fantastic read that I very much enjoyed. If you like Shari Lapena’s Not a Happy Family, you will love this one; while different premises, same concept of domestic thriller. I highly recommend this book in audio format to get the true effect of the characters.
Thank you Bookouture for inviting me on this Blog Tour.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Genre: Thriller
Format: Kindle eBook and Audiobook
Date Published: 1/31/23
Author: Daniel Hurst
Publisher: Bookouture
GR: 4.18
I requested a digital advanced readers copy from NetGalley and Bookouture and providing my opinion voluntarily and unbiased.
My Thoughts: This is a perfect psychological thriller. Gripping, captivating, and keeps you on the edge of your seat. Hurst has a way of pulling you into the book and not putting it down until the last page. His storytelling abilities are absolutely amazing. Looking from the outside, Drew and Fern appear to have the perfect marriage. He is a doctor, while she is the stay-at-home wife. Drew has a secret that he believes no one else knows about. Fern has her husband’s ticket as she knows his secret. I do not want to give to much away and even cut out some of what Goodreads put in the synopsis. The narrators are really top notch, they immerse you into the storyline and you feel like you are right there in Scotland with Fern and Drew.
The story is narrated in a dual POV by Fern and her husband, Drew, I loved this aspect. Drew is manipulative, charming, and selfish. Where Fern, is the good wife, stays in the background, does things quietly. The quiet types are the ones to look out for. The characters were well developed with depth, were secretive, and creatively blended into the story. The author’s writing style was complex, suspenseful, twisty, and just brilliant. The story starts with character building, delivers the plot in different twists, and the ending is just amazing.
I devoured this story in under 48 hours, the audiobook was truly amazing. I found this story to be less of a mystery and more of a domestic drama mixed with thriller. Still a fantastic read that I very much enjoyed. If you like Shari Lapena’s Not a Happy Family, you will love this one; while different premises, same concept of domestic thriller. I highly recommend this book in audio format to get the true effect of the characters.
adventurous
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This my first book of 2024! At first i was like wow this book is 5 🌟 but as i let it simmer and settle i realized this book was lacking a lot (this is why i wait a few days/weeks to post the review because i need to digest the content).
Plot + Writting + Conflicts
First i want to say that i was NOT a fan of the writting style. Some things were way too descriptive when it wasnt necessary and it kept distracting me from the story. The Plot was fast paced yet slow at the same time and i think it was because the book was very repetitive. There is DUO POV and DUO TIMELINE. I did have a theory about 2 of the plot twists and i was right (not necessarily a bad thing but it does bump it down a star). So from 5 🌟 to 4 🌟 becuase of predictability, now the other half star was because of the writting style. i know that writting shouldn't play a part in a rating but it did because it truely distracted me from the story, so from 4 🌟 to 3.5 🌟.
Characters
Drew is soooo annoying and deserved everything he had coming to him. In the first 2 or 3 chapters you learn hes having an affair and cheating on his wife Fern. Drew is constantly making excuses to himself about his affair and how he can continue the affair forever. He also says how he will never get a divorce because hes a doctor and it would ruin his reputation like what?!?!? Maybe try working out your issues with your wife first before you go to plan b and cheat? Drew is NOT a likeable character at all. Fern? I liked her but lowkey she went to far lmao but at the same time who can blame her when theres a preup involved LOL. I was rooting for alice but it was inevitable and she brought it all upon herself.
Positives
Again i really liked fern and her character developement. Like i said this did feel slow and repetitive at times but once the plot twist hit, i was in for ride! The plot twists kept coming left and right, especially during the DUO TIMELINE. and the last few chapter were insane but again i did predict what was going to happen to rory because he was a lose end that needed to be tied up. I liked Rory's character as well especially durinng the plot twists, his character played a big role in EVERYTHING.
Overall Thoughts
Overall i did enjoy this book and i did enjoy MOST of the characters 😂. I just wanted a little more from this story and i wanted more from the characters. 3.5 🌟 isnt bad but i wont be reading this book again. I think i would recommend it to anyone who wants to dabble in the thriller genre because this is a great place to start!
Plot + Writting + Conflicts
First i want to say that i was NOT a fan of the writting style. Some things were way too descriptive when it wasnt necessary and it kept distracting me from the story. The Plot was fast paced yet slow at the same time and i think it was because the book was very repetitive. There is DUO POV and DUO TIMELINE. I did have a theory about 2 of the plot twists and i was right (not necessarily a bad thing but it does bump it down a star). So from 5 🌟 to 4 🌟 becuase of predictability, now the other half star was because of the writting style. i know that writting shouldn't play a part in a rating but it did because it truely distracted me from the story, so from 4 🌟 to 3.5 🌟.
Characters
Drew is soooo annoying and deserved everything he had coming to him. In the first 2 or 3 chapters you learn hes having an affair and cheating on his wife Fern. Drew is constantly making excuses to himself about his affair and how he can continue the affair forever. He also says how he will never get a divorce because hes a doctor and it would ruin his reputation like what?!?!? Maybe try working out your issues with your wife first before you go to plan b and cheat? Drew is NOT a likeable character at all. Fern? I liked her but lowkey she went to far lmao but at the same time who can blame her when theres a preup involved LOL. I was rooting for alice but it was inevitable and she brought it all upon herself.
Positives
Again i really liked fern and her character developement. Like i said this did feel slow and repetitive at times but once the plot twist hit, i was in for ride! The plot twists kept coming left and right, especially during the DUO TIMELINE. and the last few chapter were insane but again i did predict what was going to happen to rory because he was a lose end that needed to be tied up. I liked Rory's character as well especially durinng the plot twists, his character played a big role in EVERYTHING.
Overall Thoughts
Overall i did enjoy this book and i did enjoy MOST of the characters 😂. I just wanted a little more from this story and i wanted more from the characters. 3.5 🌟 isnt bad but i wont be reading this book again. I think i would recommend it to anyone who wants to dabble in the thriller genre because this is a great place to start!
Drew and Fern move to a remote village near the Scottish border for a fresh start. However, Drew has an agenda, he has followed his ex mistress here. Little does he know that Fern knows this and Drew is about to pay for his sins.
While the premise of the book is good, it felt predictable and over descriptive at times. The writer goes into far too much detail about mundane things like what the couple have for dinner. I didn't really enjoy it and wouldn't be in a hurry to recommend.
While the premise of the book is good, it felt predictable and over descriptive at times. The writer goes into far too much detail about mundane things like what the couple have for dinner. I didn't really enjoy it and wouldn't be in a hurry to recommend.
emotional
mysterious
sad
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No