Hey, everyone. It’s Tuesday and time for another book review. Occasionally you “stumble” upon a good book by accident. Such was the case for me with The Guilty Husband.
Blurb
It only takes one lie to destroy a marriage.
THE PERFECT HUSBAND…
Vince Taylor has everything he could dream of. He’s the CEO of a tech firm in New York City, owns a beautiful home, and most importantly, he is married to Nicole – the woman who stole his heart the first moment he set eyes on her. Together they have built the perfect life.
ONE GUILTY SECRET
But when Layla, a stunning young intern at Vince’s company is found dead, all eyes are suddenly on him. Vince has a secret that threatens to tear their perfect world apart…
He was having an affair with Layla. And he’ll do anything to cover his tracks.
DO YOU BELIEVE HIM?
When the police discover Vince lied about their relationship, they are convinced they have found Layla’s killer.
If Vince kept quiet about the affair… what else is he guilty of?
My Review
I learned of The Guilty Husband through BookBub and decided to purchase a copy. I’m glad I did. It may turn out to be my favorite book this year.
Vince Taylor is the CEO of a high-profile tech company in New York City. He lives a life many people dream of—a fancy home, a penthouse apartment, and a wife whom he adores. But all is not rosy in their lives.
Nicole Taylor is unable to conceive a child, and it puts a strain on their marriage. Enter Layla, a young intern at Vince’s company. It’s not long before she and Vince begin having an affair. Then, someone murders her.
When Vince lies to the police, first about how well he knew Layla, and second regarding his whereabouts the night of her murder, he becomes the prime suspect. He swears he didn’t kill her, but can he be trusted?
Or maybe the better question is who can Vince trust? Someone is going to great lengths to make him look guilty by sending anonymous tips to a local tabloid. He begins to doubt his best friend and attorney, Jeff. When Vince hires a private detective, he soon learns that Layla was not the person she appeared to be.
There are a lot of twists and turns that kept me turning the pages. It wasn’t until I finished the book that I learned this was the author’s debut novel. Kudos to Ms. DeCarolis for a job well done. I will certainly be looking for future works.
22 Responses
I love when I stumble across a good book, especially ones with secrets. Thanks for the review, Joan!
This one was a nice surprise, Jill!
Ooo, this sounds like a suspenseful mystery! Good review!
It was that, Priscilla. Thanks for stopping by.
I remember seeing this one and thought I bought it. I just checked and didn’t, but your review has me thinking I need to correct that. Yikes! At this rate I will never make a dent in my TBR.
Fantastic review, Joan!
Well, since you’re the cause of numerous books on my TBR… 🙂 Seriously, I think you’d like this one.
🙂
Sounds very intriguing, Joan. Thanks for a heads-up on this one and a great review! Adding it to my list! 🙂
Delighted to help you add to your list, Marcia! 😉 I certainly enjoyed this one.
Sounds like a good one.
It was, Craig!
For a debut novel to get that kind of praise, the author must really be gifted. I’m impressed. Looking into this one. Thanks for the review, Joan.
I thought she did well. Some readers were critical, but I didn’t see any blatant mistakes. Perhaps I was too caught up in the story. 🙂 I’ll definitely look for future books of hers.
Excellent review, Joan. Sounds like a good one. 😊
I really enjoyed it, John!
I could tell.
I hate him already! But, that too doesn’t mean he’s guilty. This sounds intriguing.
He certainly made mistakes, but like you said, that doesn’t make him guilty of murder. This one kept me turning the pages.
This is definitely one that has my attention. I will need to check it out for sure. Nice review, Joan.
Thanks, Michele. It was a great read!
This sounds like a really intriguing book, Joan, and one I would love to read. Thank you for sharing your thoughts on this debut novel!
It was intriguing, Jan. I’m glad I happened upon it.