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My Husband's Lies
'A masterful psychological thriller that keeps you questioning everything - and everyone . . . The plot twists are relentless.' Reader review, 5 stars
He was the perfect husband. Now I don't know the man I married.
After three blissful years of marriage I feel like my perfect husband Ethan is starting to grow distant. I'm probably worrying for nothing, but it seems more and more like our cozy nights at home together have been replaced with work trips away. What if he's found someone else?
What I really need to take my mind off things is a night out with my girlfriends from nursing training. Back then we could barely hold a stethoscope, and I know that a night of blue haven cocktails, dancing, and a good old-fashioned gossip is just what I need.
But then the unthinkable happens. Isla only left our table for a second, but the next thing I know, my friend is lying dead on the bathroom floor. Who would do this to her?
The next day the first text How well do you know your husband?
And then it hits me. Ethan's work trips. How I've been feeling like someone is watching me. People are always saying that me and Isla could be twins. What if . . . whoever killed Isla was looking for me?
If he's lying about another woman, what else is my husband lying about?
An absolutely gripping psychological thriller with a killer twist you just won't see coming. Perfect for fans of Freida McFadden, Alice Feeney, Becca Day and Dandy Smith.
Readers can't get enough of My Husband's Lies!
'Omg the twist were twisting!!!! . . . Really pulled you in with every twist and turn, I even started doubting my husband!' Reader review, 5 stars
'WOW! If you are looking for a thriller that will keep you on the edge of your seat & give you whiplash then this is the one for you!!!' Reader review, 5 stars
'So full of OMG moments I lost count . . . So many twists I didn't see coming with an ending that blew me away.' Reader review, 5 stars
'Wow my first M.Q.Webb book I will definitely be looking for more! . . . The end blew my mind was not what I was expecting!' Reader review, 5 stars
'Wow this book is fantastic! It has it all and so many twists and turns it is a real rollercoaster ride.' Reader review, 5 stars
'I was addicted from page one and couldn't put this book down! This book came with twist after twist, with a fantastic storyline!' Reader review, 5 stars
'This was so good! A great thriller for soooky season! This was like trying to solve the mystery from the beginning and boy was I wrong??' Reader review, 5 stars
'OMG!!! This is such an awesome read . . . so good I could not put it down.' Reader review, 5 stars
***This is a revised edition of How Well Do You Know Your Husband?***
He was the perfect husband. Now I don't know the man I married.
After three blissful years of marriage I feel like my perfect husband Ethan is starting to grow distant. I'm probably worrying for nothing, but it seems more and more like our cozy nights at home together have been replaced with work trips away. What if he's found someone else?
What I really need to take my mind off things is a night out with my girlfriends from nursing training. Back then we could barely hold a stethoscope, and I know that a night of blue haven cocktails, dancing, and a good old-fashioned gossip is just what I need.
But then the unthinkable happens. Isla only left our table for a second, but the next thing I know, my friend is lying dead on the bathroom floor. Who would do this to her?
The next day the first text How well do you know your husband?
And then it hits me. Ethan's work trips. How I've been feeling like someone is watching me. People are always saying that me and Isla could be twins. What if . . . whoever killed Isla was looking for me?
If he's lying about another woman, what else is my husband lying about?
An absolutely gripping psychological thriller with a killer twist you just won't see coming. Perfect for fans of Freida McFadden, Alice Feeney, Becca Day and Dandy Smith.
Readers can't get enough of My Husband's Lies!
'Omg the twist were twisting!!!! . . . Really pulled you in with every twist and turn, I even started doubting my husband!' Reader review, 5 stars
'WOW! If you are looking for a thriller that will keep you on the edge of your seat & give you whiplash then this is the one for you!!!' Reader review, 5 stars
'So full of OMG moments I lost count . . . So many twists I didn't see coming with an ending that blew me away.' Reader review, 5 stars
'Wow my first M.Q.Webb book I will definitely be looking for more! . . . The end blew my mind was not what I was expecting!' Reader review, 5 stars
'Wow this book is fantastic! It has it all and so many twists and turns it is a real rollercoaster ride.' Reader review, 5 stars
'I was addicted from page one and couldn't put this book down! This book came with twist after twist, with a fantastic storyline!' Reader review, 5 stars
'This was so good! A great thriller for soooky season! This was like trying to solve the mystery from the beginning and boy was I wrong??' Reader review, 5 stars
'OMG!!! This is such an awesome read . . . so good I could not put it down.' Reader review, 5 stars
***This is a revised edition of How Well Do You Know Your Husband?***
332 pages, Kindle Edition
Published June 24, 2025
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About the author
Maryann Webb
6 books18 followersMaryann Webb writes psychological thrillers and suspense novels, including the Oscar de la Nuit series. Her books have hit the Amazon best seller chart in the US. She studied psychology but prefers the fictional kind.
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Also writes under M.Q. Webb
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July 19, 2025
DNF
Show don’t tell. I did not enjoy the characters, the plot or the overly analysed approach.
Show don’t tell. I did not enjoy the characters, the plot or the overly analysed approach.
June 24, 2025
This is a fast paced, twisty thriller about a woman who’s marriage isn’t really all it seems. The story is full of lies, betrayals and suspense and will keep you gripped.
The story revolves around Aria and her seemingly perfect marriage to Ethan. As the plot unfolds, Aria begins to question everything: her husband, her past & you as the reader start to question Aria’s version of events too as her past is slowly revealed.
How well do you really know the people around you? This is the overarching question posed throughout. This book does tight, atmospheric tension so well you are hooked pretty quickly. With short chapters and twists revealed skilfully throughout, you will have to keep reading to find out what is really going on; who is lying and why.
A gripping domestic thriller with Lisa Jewell vibes.
The story revolves around Aria and her seemingly perfect marriage to Ethan. As the plot unfolds, Aria begins to question everything: her husband, her past & you as the reader start to question Aria’s version of events too as her past is slowly revealed.
How well do you really know the people around you? This is the overarching question posed throughout. This book does tight, atmospheric tension so well you are hooked pretty quickly. With short chapters and twists revealed skilfully throughout, you will have to keep reading to find out what is really going on; who is lying and why.
A gripping domestic thriller with Lisa Jewell vibes.
May 25, 2025
This story is incredibly addictive, full of twists and turns. How well do you really know your husband? Aria, a nurse, is married to Ethan, a businessman. She starts feeling like someone is watching her, leaving her spooked. While they’re trying for a baby, Ethan is away once again, and her friends invite her for a night out. But one of her friends doesn’t make it home—she’s murdered in the bathroom, and Aria believes it should have been her. Determined to uncover her husband’s secrets, Aria embarks on a gripping journey. A very compelling read!
July 19, 2025
wow wow wow
the twists just kept coming 🤯
the twists just kept coming 🤯
July 10, 2025
My favourite audio book of the year so far
Great story really well told when one of her best friends is killed on a night out so much changes well it would plus this is a thriller so true this is expected. But the story isn't aa expected it's full of surprises plenty of unforseen twists and some hold your breath moments.. Her surviving friends add to the drama but it's the other ones that supply most of it. The mystery stalker (or are they) This is an intriguing drama/thriller and definitely a great read.
So it's a 5star listen (or read) in my view and I highly recommend and how you enjoy it as much as I did.
Great story really well told when one of her best friends is killed on a night out so much changes well it would plus this is a thriller so true this is expected. But the story isn't aa expected it's full of surprises plenty of unforseen twists and some hold your breath moments.. Her surviving friends add to the drama but it's the other ones that supply most of it. The mystery stalker (or are they) This is an intriguing drama/thriller and definitely a great read.
So it's a 5star listen (or read) in my view and I highly recommend and how you enjoy it as much as I did.
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July 9, 2025It’s not necessarily the books fault. I just swear every book I’ve picked up lately has a protagonist trying to get pregnant and a questionable husband. I just can’t again. I feel like I’ve read this story to death.
August 24, 2025
This felt a long listen , although the chapters were short there were many of them . There were some difficult issuses dealt with but i grew to hate the characters until their true past was revealed, the pacing was just too off for me., it too long to get to the point. yes the characters had depth but the length made me hate them quite a bit.. The idea was brilliant but i found myself mad because it seems too ott and overly ridiculous executed. I did enjoy it as it unfolded , needs to be short and maybe edited. The narration tried hard but it felt flat. This is a once read it for me, may appeal to listeners and readers who like an easy a to b. Thank you netgallery, publisher, author and narrator.
July 7, 2025
Really didn’t like this, repeating a lot and rubbish story
June 1, 2025
I received this as an ARC from netgalley and the author! I am so glad I was chosen for it, thank you! I loved the twists and turns in this book! Aria being played like she was, was wild! The wife, the 2 side pieces, one of them being her! Cant believe how far the maid took everything! From the wife, aria, willow, matt and everyone being tied together somehow was just wild to me! Definitely kept me on my toes for the whole book!
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March 5, 2026
I thought it was slightly slow at the beginning, and that I nailed the plot - I was so so soooo wrong.
Aria, a nurse with a lot of secrets starts to question her husband (and soon to be baby daddy)s values in their relationship. Ethan’s business trips would often get “extended” and he started lacking communication which sparked Aria’s questions. The pace started to pick up when Aria and her best friend start to look into her husband themselves, when another one of their friend dies. And then another. The plot thickens as much as that thanksgiving dinner gravy - crazy amount of characters introduced late into the book to add the plot twists.
Overall it was a page turner for the most part, and I enjoyed it.
Aria, a nurse with a lot of secrets starts to question her husband (and soon to be baby daddy)s values in their relationship. Ethan’s business trips would often get “extended” and he started lacking communication which sparked Aria’s questions. The pace started to pick up when Aria and her best friend start to look into her husband themselves, when another one of their friend dies. And then another. The plot thickens as much as that thanksgiving dinner gravy - crazy amount of characters introduced late into the book to add the plot twists.
Overall it was a page turner for the most part, and I enjoyed it.
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January 17, 2026Without a doubt the stupidest plot I’ve ever read. I am not even adding a spoiler alert because it’s so stupid but pls enjoy my condensed version:
K so chick thinks her hubby is cheating on her right? But she’s a sap so she’s desperately tryna fall preggo still (lol babe u will learn) but he’s a bit of perp and doesn’t like her drinking or going out with friends so anyway she decides to yolo it and go out for a bevvy with the gals whilst he’s off on a “business trip” aka balls deep in another lass. Chick is at the club and is adamant she’s being watched but anywho, goes to the loo and finds her bestie full brown bread and they dunno who killed her. BUT chicky boo *KNOWS* that it’s the girl hunny is cheating on her with … to ??? Get rid of her??? But they got the wrong girl ??? Idk stay with me.
Chick her other bestie who is not dead become vigilante detectives decide they wanna solve the other chicks murder. Then main chick start getting creepo emails and semi threatening so she goes to meet up with the sender (red hot mind you) and this bird says she’s the hubby’s wife?! Waaaaat??
Meanwhile, chick has also left some bloke to die years ago when they had a car crash when she was at college because she didn’t want anyone to know they were doing the horizontal tango idk another perp, older bloke. So yeah she’s got this *dark mysterious* killer vibe to her of so she reckons lol
SURPRISE she’s pregnant to the hubby! Wild right! But again, stay with me. Then there’s some random broad in her apartment who says she’s a PI? Doesn’t flinch at that. Thinks it’s normal. Then she’s got some beef with the housemaid but that’s all swept under the rug until….the almighty climax of everyone being in the one room together!
Turns out hubby married to the other bird and never divorced so chick and him are a fake marriage and he allegedly still just hangs out with the other bird to keep her quiet but swears he no lub her. The bird self lost a baby and chick was the nurse at hospital so the bird hates the chick and she wants to steal her babe lol. Then the other two the PI and house frau are actual sisters and you guessed it (or probably not bc it makes no fkn sense) they are daughters of the old bloke chick was rootin back at college so they’ve got a vendetta too.
Someone gets a gun from somewhere idk. Hubby ends up in jail but chick takes the baby to see him so they’ve baby can decide for herself.
What in the love of Christ was this?????
K so chick thinks her hubby is cheating on her right? But she’s a sap so she’s desperately tryna fall preggo still (lol babe u will learn) but he’s a bit of perp and doesn’t like her drinking or going out with friends so anyway she decides to yolo it and go out for a bevvy with the gals whilst he’s off on a “business trip” aka balls deep in another lass. Chick is at the club and is adamant she’s being watched but anywho, goes to the loo and finds her bestie full brown bread and they dunno who killed her. BUT chicky boo *KNOWS* that it’s the girl hunny is cheating on her with … to ??? Get rid of her??? But they got the wrong girl ??? Idk stay with me.
Chick her other bestie who is not dead become vigilante detectives decide they wanna solve the other chicks murder. Then main chick start getting creepo emails and semi threatening so she goes to meet up with the sender (red hot mind you) and this bird says she’s the hubby’s wife?! Waaaaat??
Meanwhile, chick has also left some bloke to die years ago when they had a car crash when she was at college because she didn’t want anyone to know they were doing the horizontal tango idk another perp, older bloke. So yeah she’s got this *dark mysterious* killer vibe to her of so she reckons lol
SURPRISE she’s pregnant to the hubby! Wild right! But again, stay with me. Then there’s some random broad in her apartment who says she’s a PI? Doesn’t flinch at that. Thinks it’s normal. Then she’s got some beef with the housemaid but that’s all swept under the rug until….the almighty climax of everyone being in the one room together!
Turns out hubby married to the other bird and never divorced so chick and him are a fake marriage and he allegedly still just hangs out with the other bird to keep her quiet but swears he no lub her. The bird self lost a baby and chick was the nurse at hospital so the bird hates the chick and she wants to steal her babe lol. Then the other two the PI and house frau are actual sisters and you guessed it (or probably not bc it makes no fkn sense) they are daughters of the old bloke chick was rootin back at college so they’ve got a vendetta too.
Someone gets a gun from somewhere idk. Hubby ends up in jail but chick takes the baby to see him so they’ve baby can decide for herself.
What in the love of Christ was this?????
October 11, 2025
Not impressed at all. I found at least 90% of the narration to be quite unbelievable. I was quite shocked to see some give 5 star reviews on here as I thought the book’s plot was ridiculous. Aria is married but her husband is away so she goes out with her friends. One is found dead in the public loo and Aria immediately comes to the conclusion that the killer might have meant to murder her despite not knowing if this was a targeted murder. I did end up reading the whole book but I’m left wondering why I bothered as the book got more and more unbelievable. I was generous with my score of 2, just because I managed to get to the end and find out what on earth Aria finds out.
June 23, 2025
This book introduces us to Aria, a nurse who is happily married to Ethan. Aria starts to feel suspicious that Ethan isn’t being faithful and honest, with her doubting her marriage. On a night out with her friends Cassandra, Isla and Zoe, Isla is murdered and then she receives some strange emails. This book was twisty, had you suspecting everyone and was a real page turners! We find out more about Aria’s background as the book progresses and it helps link everything. I had my main suspect and was totally wrong!! I really enjoyed this book and looking forward to reading more by this author!
February 5, 2026
Skip this one. The ending is absurdly far-fetched, and the plot struggles to make any real sense. There’s no meaningful buildup to the twists they feel random and forced and numerous loose ends are left unresolved. The rushed attempt to tie everything together at the end is especially disappointing. The characters are more irritating than engaging, and calling this a “thriller” is generous at best. I found it dull rather than suspenseful.
June 22, 2025
I found this one really easy to read.
It is packed full of secrets and lies.
And it did not turn out the way I expected it to..
Fairly fast-paced with short chapters.
Loved the way that things were revealed bit by bit.
Plenty of twists along the way and the tension builds up well.
I enjoyed how the main characters past was unraveled along the way.
It is packed full of secrets and lies.
And it did not turn out the way I expected it to..
Fairly fast-paced with short chapters.
Loved the way that things were revealed bit by bit.
Plenty of twists along the way and the tension builds up well.
I enjoyed how the main characters past was unraveled along the way.
October 13, 2025
This book started off strong with a good, creepy prologue but quickly tapered off after that. I found it to be slow and unsuspenseful while still wanting to know who dunnit. The story felt drug out at times for me, especially the ending.
June 29, 2025
From the beginning this book will leave you wanting more.
Aria is going out with her friends but she is suspicious of her husband she thinks he is having an affair and shes not sure whether to tell her friends or not. When one of her friends turns up dead in the bathroom does her husband have anything to do with it after someone tells her they saw Ethan leaving her friends flat a few days before she is murdered. Aria is determined to find out what is going on. Is she being followed ???? Is ethan up to something ????
I did not work out what was gonna happen at the end which I liked and it certainly keeps you guessing with lots of twists and turns as you readalong. I really enjoyed this book and felt for Aria. I would definitely read more books by this author.
Aria is going out with her friends but she is suspicious of her husband she thinks he is having an affair and shes not sure whether to tell her friends or not. When one of her friends turns up dead in the bathroom does her husband have anything to do with it after someone tells her they saw Ethan leaving her friends flat a few days before she is murdered. Aria is determined to find out what is going on. Is she being followed ???? Is ethan up to something ????
I did not work out what was gonna happen at the end which I liked and it certainly keeps you guessing with lots of twists and turns as you readalong. I really enjoyed this book and felt for Aria. I would definitely read more books by this author.
October 6, 2025
narrator was terible
October 15, 2025
Audiobook
I really loved this book! There was so many twists and turns in this book. Webb did a great job distracting the reader with details that may or may not circle back to the truth. I found myself excited to get in the car to put this book back on again to hear what happened next.
I was guessing Willow had something to do with it early on but was thrown off the trail a few times. Certainly going to search out other reads from Webb to see if i'm sucked in just as well.
I really loved this book! There was so many twists and turns in this book. Webb did a great job distracting the reader with details that may or may not circle back to the truth. I found myself excited to get in the car to put this book back on again to hear what happened next.
I was guessing Willow had something to do with it early on but was thrown off the trail a few times. Certainly going to search out other reads from Webb to see if i'm sucked in just as well.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
February 7, 2026
I wanted this book to grip me like Velcro, instead, it flopped like one of those sticky men that you throw at the wall and then up watch it tumble down pretty quickly. 1 star
July 16, 2025
A fast paced book with lots of twists and turns the main character does too many what if which got a bit boring at times. I felt it was over done.
May 31, 2025
Thank you to NetGalley, Embla Books, and author Maryann Webb for the opportunity to read and review this ARC for My Husband's Lies.
This a domestic thriller that leans into the chaos of secrets, trust, and betrayal within a seemingly normal marriage. From the first chapter, the author pulls you into a tense atmosphere where every conversation feels loaded and every silence feels suspicious.
The pacing is sharp with short chapters (which I appreciated), steady reveals, and a sense of dread that builds without ever getting too heavy. There’s an undercurrent of emotional complexity that gives depth to the characters, especially Aria(FMC) whose voice carries the narrative with a mix of confusion, strength, and vulnerability.
Something that didn't allow me to give this book a 5 start is that at times, Aria asks a lot of questions internally, I would say too many questions, which can make it hard to stay fully immersed in the story. Still, her emotional turmoil feels authentic, Also, it was refreshing to see that she’s not completely isolated. The presence of supportive friends adds balance and hope, helping ground the story in a more realistic world.
Another interesting point was how her own past becomes a mysterious thread that slowly unravels, ultimately delivering a well-executed twist that ties it all together and elevates the emotional weight of the ending. This book will make you wonder if you can ever fully know the person you love.
If you are looking for a story about a normal marriage that is surrounded by crime and thrilling moments, then this is for you!
My Husband's Lies is releasing on June 26, 2025!
#NetGalley #thesecretsinamarriage #pastthatcomesback #Mystery #Crime #MaryannWebb #EmblaBooks
This a domestic thriller that leans into the chaos of secrets, trust, and betrayal within a seemingly normal marriage. From the first chapter, the author pulls you into a tense atmosphere where every conversation feels loaded and every silence feels suspicious.
The pacing is sharp with short chapters (which I appreciated), steady reveals, and a sense of dread that builds without ever getting too heavy. There’s an undercurrent of emotional complexity that gives depth to the characters, especially Aria(FMC) whose voice carries the narrative with a mix of confusion, strength, and vulnerability.
Something that didn't allow me to give this book a 5 start is that at times, Aria asks a lot of questions internally, I would say too many questions, which can make it hard to stay fully immersed in the story. Still, her emotional turmoil feels authentic, Also, it was refreshing to see that she’s not completely isolated. The presence of supportive friends adds balance and hope, helping ground the story in a more realistic world.
Another interesting point was how her own past becomes a mysterious thread that slowly unravels, ultimately delivering a well-executed twist that ties it all together and elevates the emotional weight of the ending. This book will make you wonder if you can ever fully know the person you love.
If you are looking for a story about a normal marriage that is surrounded by crime and thrilling moments, then this is for you!
My Husband's Lies is releasing on June 26, 2025!
#NetGalley #thesecretsinamarriage #pastthatcomesback #Mystery #Crime #MaryannWebb #EmblaBooks
July 8, 2025
Maryann Webb delivers an electrifying psychological thriller in *My Husband's Lies*, a story that grabs hold from the first page and refuses to let go. The novel follows Aria Miller, whose seemingly perfect marriage begins to unravel when her best friend is murdered and anonymous messages force her to question everything about her husband Ethan.
What makes this thriller exceptional is its relentless pace and Webb's ability to maintain unbearable tension throughout. Just when you think you've uncovered the truth, another shocking twist upends your assumptions. The character development stands out particularly Aria evolves from a trusting wife to a determined truth seeker in a way that feels completely authentic.
The exploration of trust in relationships hits hard, making readers question how well anyone can truly know their partner. Webb masterfully plants seeds of doubt that grow into full blown paranoia, both for Aria and the audience. The murder mystery element adds an extra layer of urgency that propels the story forward.
This is the kind of book that makes you cancel plans to keep reading. The final revelations are executed with precision, delivering the perfect balance of shock and satisfaction. Webb has crafted a thriller that will undoubtedly appeal to fans of Freida McFadden and Shalini Boland.
5/5 stars A flawless psychological thriller that deserves all the hype. *My Husband's Lies* cements Webb as a must read author in the genre.
Thank you to NetGalley and Embla Books for the ARC. This is one of the best thrillers I've read this year.
What makes this thriller exceptional is its relentless pace and Webb's ability to maintain unbearable tension throughout. Just when you think you've uncovered the truth, another shocking twist upends your assumptions. The character development stands out particularly Aria evolves from a trusting wife to a determined truth seeker in a way that feels completely authentic.
The exploration of trust in relationships hits hard, making readers question how well anyone can truly know their partner. Webb masterfully plants seeds of doubt that grow into full blown paranoia, both for Aria and the audience. The murder mystery element adds an extra layer of urgency that propels the story forward.
This is the kind of book that makes you cancel plans to keep reading. The final revelations are executed with precision, delivering the perfect balance of shock and satisfaction. Webb has crafted a thriller that will undoubtedly appeal to fans of Freida McFadden and Shalini Boland.
5/5 stars A flawless psychological thriller that deserves all the hype. *My Husband's Lies* cements Webb as a must read author in the genre.
Thank you to NetGalley and Embla Books for the ARC. This is one of the best thrillers I've read this year.
December 7, 2025
This book made zero sense. It starts off with Aria going to a bar with her 3 friends and one of them (Isla) winds up dead in the bathroom. Aria immediately goes omg me and Isla are a similar height/build/hair color, and the other day I felt like I was being followed and also I think maybe my husband (Ethan) is cheating on me because it felt different when he said I love you last time so it must be that the girl he’s cheating on me with tried to kill me but accidentally got Isla instead…what??
And then it turns out that Ethan is actually married to another woman (Monique) and they conspired for Ethan to get Aria pregnant and then take the baby to raise because Monique blames Aria for their baby being still born so they hate her, but this also makes no sense cause Aria is just a nurse. Oh and Ethan’s housekeeper Willow is in on it too and also hates Aria because years ago Aria had an affair with her dad (Matt) which then led to her mom overdosing. And Aria thought Matt died in a car crash after trying to kill them both but he actually didn’t and oh he’s actually behind this whole plot too. And then in the end after Aria drops her newborn baby off at the prison for a visit with Ethan Matt shows up and tries to kill Aria again but Aria drives them off a cliff and kills Matt. But not before he confesses to being a serial killer and revealing who/where his victims are. Also we didn’t even hear about Matt until like 80% of the way through the book. And then Aria is flirting with the EMT who arrives and they arrange to go on a date. The whole book is just bizarre and random. One more example just to point out how strange this book is- Aria finds a second friend dead and immediately calls another friend to tell her. Like a minute later while she’s next to the body before she even talks to the police or anything.
And then it turns out that Ethan is actually married to another woman (Monique) and they conspired for Ethan to get Aria pregnant and then take the baby to raise because Monique blames Aria for their baby being still born so they hate her, but this also makes no sense cause Aria is just a nurse. Oh and Ethan’s housekeeper Willow is in on it too and also hates Aria because years ago Aria had an affair with her dad (Matt) which then led to her mom overdosing. And Aria thought Matt died in a car crash after trying to kill them both but he actually didn’t and oh he’s actually behind this whole plot too. And then in the end after Aria drops her newborn baby off at the prison for a visit with Ethan Matt shows up and tries to kill Aria again but Aria drives them off a cliff and kills Matt. But not before he confesses to being a serial killer and revealing who/where his victims are. Also we didn’t even hear about Matt until like 80% of the way through the book. And then Aria is flirting with the EMT who arrives and they arrange to go on a date. The whole book is just bizarre and random. One more example just to point out how strange this book is- Aria finds a second friend dead and immediately calls another friend to tell her. Like a minute later while she’s next to the body before she even talks to the police or anything.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
November 8, 2025
Badly written. People don't act like this, ignoring the big questions for the sake of the plot. Very nonsensical and too much bla bla from the protagonist mind.
August 15, 2025
A somewhat subdued start as the reader is introduced to nurse Aria, who has her troubles. Her husband Ethan is increasingly working late or going away on endless business trips, such that she is starting to get suspicious that perhaps he is having an affair. They have been trying for a baby for some time now with no success, despite Aria following all the advice given. Lately Aria has had the sense that she is being watched and sometimes even followed. It’s all getting a bit too much for her, she is being a little paranoid, but perhaps with good reason.
Ethan is away on his latest business trip, so an evening out with the girls to celebrate friend Cassandra’s promotion is just what the doctor ordered. That is until Isla goes missing, she was last seen on the dancefloor with Zoe. They try to find her; Aria discovers her in the ladies, she’s been murdered.
The pacing is initially slow but gradually building up in intensity as the story progresses, before a frantic conclusion. This is a psychological thriller that thrives on building on doubts and insecurities incrementally, with seemingly small revelations like taking thin slices of a salami to make whole. Little by little each piece adding up to reach a critical mass before exploding in a memorable confrontation. If action thrillers are your thing stick with it through the build-up, you will be rewarded.
As the title suggests this is a story built upon lies and deceptions, the deepest of betrayals and insecurities, at heart this is more than just a casual affair. These actions are deep seated, damaging, and delusional, finally morphing into a bizarre conspiracy of desperation, one I certainly never imagined. There may be few characters, but this is a complex story on an emotional level, with surprising motivations being hidden behind everyday actions. Thanks to some tight plotting the reader has their work cut out trying to determine who is telling the truth, as even the main protagonist holds a dark secret of their own. Expect plenty of plot twists as the story develops.
The nature of the story means that the characters tend to show unlikable traits, that way the suspects are never clear to the reader, uncertainty enhancing the suspense. There is some mirror imaging of experiences that allows connections between characters to be made, a kind of empathy towards a fellow sufferer. Jealousy and the coveting of what others possess become powerful driving forces. These are largely damaged souls though, whose actions whilst unforgiveable become understandable as the latter part of the story unfolds.
Aria is well drawn and engaging but will have the reader vacillating in how they feel about her, even as her world starts to fall apart. Initially she seems a bit ditsy and hormonal, then it appears she is clearly wronged, before her own secret is revealed and a little doubt creeps in for the reader. She became a nurse to save people but there is more to it, with hints of survivor guilt surfacing. It’s a cracking piece of writing managing to balance all these complexities within one woman who it transpires isn’t living the life she thinks she is.
Ethan is away on his latest business trip, so an evening out with the girls to celebrate friend Cassandra’s promotion is just what the doctor ordered. That is until Isla goes missing, she was last seen on the dancefloor with Zoe. They try to find her; Aria discovers her in the ladies, she’s been murdered.
The pacing is initially slow but gradually building up in intensity as the story progresses, before a frantic conclusion. This is a psychological thriller that thrives on building on doubts and insecurities incrementally, with seemingly small revelations like taking thin slices of a salami to make whole. Little by little each piece adding up to reach a critical mass before exploding in a memorable confrontation. If action thrillers are your thing stick with it through the build-up, you will be rewarded.
As the title suggests this is a story built upon lies and deceptions, the deepest of betrayals and insecurities, at heart this is more than just a casual affair. These actions are deep seated, damaging, and delusional, finally morphing into a bizarre conspiracy of desperation, one I certainly never imagined. There may be few characters, but this is a complex story on an emotional level, with surprising motivations being hidden behind everyday actions. Thanks to some tight plotting the reader has their work cut out trying to determine who is telling the truth, as even the main protagonist holds a dark secret of their own. Expect plenty of plot twists as the story develops.
The nature of the story means that the characters tend to show unlikable traits, that way the suspects are never clear to the reader, uncertainty enhancing the suspense. There is some mirror imaging of experiences that allows connections between characters to be made, a kind of empathy towards a fellow sufferer. Jealousy and the coveting of what others possess become powerful driving forces. These are largely damaged souls though, whose actions whilst unforgiveable become understandable as the latter part of the story unfolds.
Aria is well drawn and engaging but will have the reader vacillating in how they feel about her, even as her world starts to fall apart. Initially she seems a bit ditsy and hormonal, then it appears she is clearly wronged, before her own secret is revealed and a little doubt creeps in for the reader. She became a nurse to save people but there is more to it, with hints of survivor guilt surfacing. It’s a cracking piece of writing managing to balance all these complexities within one woman who it transpires isn’t living the life she thinks she is.
August 7, 2025
💙 ❤️ WoW this book was so good! ❤️ 💙
My Husband's Lies by Maryann Webb and narrated by Nerissa Bradley was an absolutely unputdownable psychological thriller with a jaw-dropping twist that will have you sitting there with your mouth open and then spend a few seconds thinking about it!!!
Question. . . . . . .
How well do you really know the people closest to you?
"Well, I think I do!"
Aria Miller has the perfect life well she thinks she does. Her Honeymoon phrase is now a distant memory but, she can't the strange feeling that her so called perfect life is all about to collapse around her.
Ana, has started to feel something is not right especially when her Husband Ethan tells her he has to work late. But, she shrugs it off and tells herself everything is ok, and he is not lying to her, after all he is perfect, kind and sweet and has never given her any reason not to trust him. But, something is not right and she can not out her finger on it!!!
It maybe the stress of them trying for a baby? bit, as she grabs her morning coffee she feels someone is watching her! and this feeling will not go away!!!!
All Ava needs is a good all girl's night out. . . . That will take her mind off everything. What could ever go wrong?
Whilst they were out her best friend Isla is brutally murdered in a dark bathroom bar.
Aria is still reeling from the shock when the text "How well do you know your husband?"
And suddenly, amid a police investigation and Ethan's increasingly strange behaviour, Aria is forced to question everyone around her - including herself.
He said "He loved me!.. . . . .But does he?"
He said "I had nothing to worry about! . . . . . . But something is telling me different!!!
But, What else don't I know about my husband's lies?
Is Aria safe?
This book was excellent and was full of twists and turns throughout.
The narrator Nerissa Bradley was superb for this book, she bought it alive.
I highly recommend this audiobook 5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Big Thank you to NetGalley and Bonnier UK Audio | Embla Books for the ARC
My Husband's Lies by Maryann Webb and narrated by Nerissa Bradley was an absolutely unputdownable psychological thriller with a jaw-dropping twist that will have you sitting there with your mouth open and then spend a few seconds thinking about it!!!
Question. . . . . . .
How well do you really know the people closest to you?
"Well, I think I do!"
Aria Miller has the perfect life well she thinks she does. Her Honeymoon phrase is now a distant memory but, she can't the strange feeling that her so called perfect life is all about to collapse around her.
Ana, has started to feel something is not right especially when her Husband Ethan tells her he has to work late. But, she shrugs it off and tells herself everything is ok, and he is not lying to her, after all he is perfect, kind and sweet and has never given her any reason not to trust him. But, something is not right and she can not out her finger on it!!!
It maybe the stress of them trying for a baby? bit, as she grabs her morning coffee she feels someone is watching her! and this feeling will not go away!!!!
All Ava needs is a good all girl's night out. . . . That will take her mind off everything. What could ever go wrong?
Whilst they were out her best friend Isla is brutally murdered in a dark bathroom bar.
Aria is still reeling from the shock when the text "How well do you know your husband?"
And suddenly, amid a police investigation and Ethan's increasingly strange behaviour, Aria is forced to question everyone around her - including herself.
He said "He loved me!.. . . . .But does he?"
He said "I had nothing to worry about! . . . . . . But something is telling me different!!!
But, What else don't I know about my husband's lies?
Is Aria safe?
This book was excellent and was full of twists and turns throughout.
The narrator Nerissa Bradley was superb for this book, she bought it alive.
I highly recommend this audiobook 5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Big Thank you to NetGalley and Bonnier UK Audio | Embla Books for the ARC
August 7, 2025
A domestic thriller that will make you wonder what's really going on with the person you're sleeping next to. It highlights the value of trusting your gut instinct; when something feels off, there is most likely a reason. Although if this dark-themed plot becomes your reality, then gosh, you'd sure have an amazing book! It's a truly superb novel.
This is the story of Aria and Ethan, a typical whirlwind romance where the perfect life just fits into place. The only thing missing is a baby, but it's not that simple. Aria feels like the honeymoon phase is slipping away; she is struggling to shake a feeling of unease and begins to question her husbands regular business trips. Perhaps this isn't the fairy tale ending she once hoped for.
The premise is unique and chaotic. Its packed with mystery, suspense, and trepidation. Just when I thought things couldn't get worse, the author would throw in a curveball and turn the whole thing upside down again. The twists were quite literally insane, but somehow not that far-fetched.
The plot was thick and murky, an art of manipulation. The story was very well planned and meticulously laid out. Although complex in nature, it was easy to follow and engage with.
Narrated by Aria, you're first led to believe she's an innocent party in all of this. I felt invested in her tale and empathised her tricky situations.
However you learn that Aria is hiding some secrets of her own, the conent is unknown, simply lurking, just waiting to pounce. The whole story comes with a strong cast of sinister characters, but not all is revealed until the twisted end. Some characters were quite fustrating in nieveity.
The pace was fast and tense. It was a really easy book to read with a nice flow of words.
A thought-provoking story that evaluates toxic traits, mental health issues, gaslighting, lies, secrets, and betrayal, all tied in with a murder mystery.
I was gripped by this one, its quite the addictive bingeworthy read.
This is the story of Aria and Ethan, a typical whirlwind romance where the perfect life just fits into place. The only thing missing is a baby, but it's not that simple. Aria feels like the honeymoon phase is slipping away; she is struggling to shake a feeling of unease and begins to question her husbands regular business trips. Perhaps this isn't the fairy tale ending she once hoped for.
The premise is unique and chaotic. Its packed with mystery, suspense, and trepidation. Just when I thought things couldn't get worse, the author would throw in a curveball and turn the whole thing upside down again. The twists were quite literally insane, but somehow not that far-fetched.
The plot was thick and murky, an art of manipulation. The story was very well planned and meticulously laid out. Although complex in nature, it was easy to follow and engage with.
Narrated by Aria, you're first led to believe she's an innocent party in all of this. I felt invested in her tale and empathised her tricky situations.
However you learn that Aria is hiding some secrets of her own, the conent is unknown, simply lurking, just waiting to pounce. The whole story comes with a strong cast of sinister characters, but not all is revealed until the twisted end. Some characters were quite fustrating in nieveity.
The pace was fast and tense. It was a really easy book to read with a nice flow of words.
A thought-provoking story that evaluates toxic traits, mental health issues, gaslighting, lies, secrets, and betrayal, all tied in with a murder mystery.
I was gripped by this one, its quite the addictive bingeworthy read.
June 30, 2025
I don't think I've ever read a book genuinely in one sitting before. This is the first - keeping me company during a sleepless night and a 3.30am airport trip. I've gone into My Husband's Lies knowing next to nothing about it, but I liked it that way. It's a story that's engrossed me and kept me turning the pages - even if sometimes it's been a little too far-fetched.
This is the story of Aria who, until recently, thought her marriage to Ethan was perfect. They've been trying for a baby, but recently he's been pulling away. She's scared he's having an affair, and on a night out with friends, she thinks she might open up about her concerns. But her night takes a very dark turn when one of her friends is found dead in the club's toilets. And from there, things for Aria only go from bad to worse.
Somehow, Ethan must be involved. Was he having an affair with her friend? Did he arrange for her to he killed? Is Ethan the man Aria thinks he is?
There's a huge web of lies to be uncovered over the course of My Husband's Lies, one that you'll be desperate to get to the bottom of. Did I see the ending coming? No, but I lapped up every second of it, even if in the back of my mind it was all a little too far-fetched. Webb has written this in such a way that I couldn't help but hang on to every word. It's an easy-to-digest thriller, one that might not be too memorable in a few months' time, but one that was absolutely perfect for spending a sleepless night with. It kept me awake and alert, turning each page with gusto.
If you enjoy domestic thrillers, and the likes of Freida McFadden and K.L. Slater, I think you'll love this.
This is the story of Aria who, until recently, thought her marriage to Ethan was perfect. They've been trying for a baby, but recently he's been pulling away. She's scared he's having an affair, and on a night out with friends, she thinks she might open up about her concerns. But her night takes a very dark turn when one of her friends is found dead in the club's toilets. And from there, things for Aria only go from bad to worse.
Somehow, Ethan must be involved. Was he having an affair with her friend? Did he arrange for her to he killed? Is Ethan the man Aria thinks he is?
There's a huge web of lies to be uncovered over the course of My Husband's Lies, one that you'll be desperate to get to the bottom of. Did I see the ending coming? No, but I lapped up every second of it, even if in the back of my mind it was all a little too far-fetched. Webb has written this in such a way that I couldn't help but hang on to every word. It's an easy-to-digest thriller, one that might not be too memorable in a few months' time, but one that was absolutely perfect for spending a sleepless night with. It kept me awake and alert, turning each page with gusto.
If you enjoy domestic thrillers, and the likes of Freida McFadden and K.L. Slater, I think you'll love this.
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