It’s Always The Husband by C. L. Taylor review

About The Book

Book: It’s Always The Husband
Author: C. L. Taylor  
Standalone or Series: Standalone
Publisher: Avon Books
Publication Date (UK): 5th June 2025

My Review

I adored The Guilty Couple and Every Move You Make so I was very excited to read the new standalone thriller from C. L. Taylor.

Jude is new to town and has no patience for the school gate politics. She’s not interested in cliques or gossip – she just wants to get on with things. But after her daughter keeps inviting her friend over, Jude finds herself drawn to Will – her friend’s father.

One morning, Will is attacked outside the school. The other mums just watch – but Jude rushes to his aid. Later, they reach out with a chilling warning. Doesn’t she know about Will’s past? His first wife died and his second vanished without a trace. They’re convinced he’s responsible for both events. After all, it’s always the husband, isn’t it?

What follows is a gripping, twist-filled psychological thriller packed with secrets, suspicion and shocking revelations. This was a fab read, I especially adored the final couple of pages! If you love fast-paced thrillers that keep you guessing then make sure to jump on this one.

Thank you Avon Books and NetGalley for ARC. It’s Always The Husband will be published in June and is available to pre-order now. I’ve got a signed and dedicated one on order from Bert’s Books!