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The Guilty Couple

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What to expect

A red-hot, non-stop rollercoaster of a book’ – Lisa Jewell

What would you do if your husband framed you for murder?

Five years ago, Olivia Sutherland was convicted of plotting to murder her husband.

Now she’s finally free, Olivia has three goals. Repair her relationship with her daughter. Clear her name. And bring down her husband – the man who framed her.

Just how far is she willing to go to get what she wants? And how far will her husband go to stop her?

Because his lies run deeper than Olivia could ever have imagined – and this time it’s not her freedom that’s in jeopardy, but her life…

Your favourite authors LOVE The Guilty Couple!

‘Shot through with a propulsive sense of gritty threat and high-stakes tension, this is bold, memorable, top-tier thriller writing.’ – bestselling author B P Walter

‘The Guilty Couple is a one-breath rollercoaster ride, with twists, turns, ups and downs… then just when you think it’s over, there’s another loop ahead! A proper, classy thriller.’ – Janice Hallett, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Appeal

‘CL Taylor has done it again. A fast paced, thrilling read that I couldn’t put down. I loved it!’ – bestselling author Heidi Perks

‘I loved The Guilty Couple so much. Twisty, compelling, tense and fast-paced and thoroughly unputdownable.’ – multimillion-copy bestselling author Angela Marsons

'Wow, The Guilty Couple doesn’t let up for a moment – you’re in for ride!' – bestselling author Sarah Pinborough

Twisty, taut, unbearably tense. Brava, C.L. Taylor, you’ve done it again!’ – bestselling author Emma Stonex

And readers love The Guilty Couple, too!

‘A hugely entertaining, tense and twisting read.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Pulse-pounding’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Thrilling and exciting…the ending was brilliant.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

My heart was in my throat throughout the entire book.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘This is the best book I have read in a long time.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Wow!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

As 'The Guilty Couple' becomes a topic of conversation from New York to the UK, it’s clear this thrilling story of tangled family relationships is en route to winning awards and topping bestsellers charts. Its portrayal of divorce and the dark sides of domesticity is both riveting and award-worthy, solidifying its place among the great books of the year. For fans of Claire Douglas (The Woman Who Lied), Lisa Jewell (None of This is True), TM Logan (The Mother) and K.L. Slater (The Mother) and B.A. Paris (The Prisoner).

Critics Review

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‘Domestic noir doesn’t get more nail-biting than this!’ Time Crime Club

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‘A brilliantly written, fast-paced and very clever thriller – I couldn’t put it down!’ – Susi Holliday

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‘Absolutely ripped through this belter of a story. A pacy plot full of her trademark twists, and characters that don’t leave your head until long after you finish the final pages. C.L. Taylor has smashed it out the park with this one.’ – Lisa Hall

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‘Twisty and gripping – another brilliant book from C.L. Taylor.’ – Jane Fallon

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‘With high stakes and a killer premise, The Guilty Couple takes the reader on a thrill ride of a journey. A perfectly paced and propulsive read, told with C.L. Taylor’s trademark instinct for edge-of-your-seat reveals.’ – Lucy Clarke

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'When you sit down with this book, you won't be getting back up until it's finished. Fast-paced, fun, packed with twists, this is a gem of a read.' – Jo Spain

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‘Pacy, surprising and with some brilliant twists – C.L. Taylor's best yet. Brilliant.’ – Catherine Cooper

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‘Compelling. Compulsive. Crafted. Cleverly calculated.’ – Jane Corry

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‘A clever, suspenseful story about secrets, blurred boundaries and a whole lot of betrayal. C.L. Taylor is a master at writing twisty thrillers, and this one is no exception.’ – Samantha Downing

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‘Wow! Packed with ever-increasing suspense, vivid characters and twists that’ll give you whiplash, it’s one hell of a read. Utterly brilliant!’ – Steph Broadribb

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‘A one-sitting read. Breathless pacing from the opening chapter to its twisty turny conclusion. Taylor is a writer at the top of her game and never disappoints.’ – John Marrs

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‘Cancel your appointments, kick off your shoes and get comfortable. There’s a new C.L. Taylor book in town – and it’s a corker.’ – Cass Green

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User Reviews

Book 4.2
Narration 4.5
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Really enjoyable book.
Some of the narrative voices weren't so good I preferred to read.
A different style of book to the ones I normally read. Really enjoyed it
Some great twists abd turns
tracy mason 28/09/2024
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Eviecatmum 24/09/2024
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Deborah 22/02/2024
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The plot line is a bit thing and 2-dimensional but the narration is good. Overall an enjoyable one.
EmilieW 03/11/2023
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For a crime thriller, I personally thought thst this story was pretty lame. Too much jumping about, without any substance of a story.
If Im being honest dont know why I listened to the end.
Please dont get me wrong, author may well be very good but not having read or listened to them before do not think that I'll buy another one.
Narration was very good
Nigel Tansley 27/04/2023
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Nats 08/07/2022

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