The Good Parents

De: Jessica Huntley

Narrado por: Charlie Albers

They offered her everything she wanted... they wanted everything she had.

Pastry chef Brittany Young is still grieving for her recently deceased twin when she realizes she is pregnant. Certain she is in no shape to care for a baby, she feels utterly trapped.

Salvation arrives in the form of a wealthy couple, John and Angela Dalton. They offer to adopt the child and raise it as their own. Brittany will come and work for them in their luxurious villa during the pregnancy.

But there is something off about the Daltons. John's gentle demeanor has a sinister edge, and Angela's erratic behavior grows more threatening by the day. A series of accidents that can't be mere coincidence forces Brittany to ask a terrifying question.

Is someone trying to harm her and her unborn child?

As the truth begins to emerge, Brittany realizes she's trapped in a deadly game. Can she uncover the Daltons' dark secret before it's too late? Or will her dream job become her worst nightmare?

The Good Parents is a gripping psychological thriller perfect for fans of Lucy Foley, Ruth Ware, and Freida McFadden.

©2025 Jessica Huntley (P)2025 Podium Audio

Grief, Gaslighting, Hidden Motives, and Strong Narration!

This is another strong thriller from Jessica Huntley! Like many of her books, the complex FMC begins with a burdened life & a stressful situation—the sudden death of her twin. It’s SO easy to get emotionally invested & the story will keep you engaged with dramatic dialogue, & unique tropes—a too-good-to-be-true opportunity, a wealthy couple with hidden motives, & an isolated setting. And like her other books, the story has compelling themes including loss, grief, mental health struggles, control, gaslighting, and manipulation!

The story is told mostly through Brittany’s POV. She shows real bravery, especially later on when the odds are stacked against her—the “unlikely heroine” trope SCREAMS in all its glory! The pain she feels for losing her sister is so palpable—if you’ve experienced loss, you’ll definitely find her grief-stricken inner monologues to be heartbreaking!

The other POV is Angela. She’s almost too welcoming to begin, which makes you immediately question her—but Brittany is desperate & ignores all red flags. Her pregnancy amplifies Angela’s erratic behavior & unraveling secrets about the couple cause Brittany to never trust them. Add in other suspicious characters, including staff who work with Brittany, & you’ll be questioning everyone’s motives!

The short chapters often end on mini cliffhangers, keeping you flipping pages & wondering what could go wrong next for Brittany! The 2nd half has several twists—some predictable, but a few are alarming, especially during the climax. The ending gives nice closure with a bit of karmic justice!

NARRATION:

The audiobook of The Good Parents is narrated by award-winning narrator Charlie Albers, who has performed several of Huntley’s thrillers.

Albers voices Brittany with a raw, emotionally charged voice that capture her desperation and the weight of her grief after losing her twin sister. Albers really makes the bond Brittany had with her twin so evident in her inner monologues and decision-making. As obstacles keep piling up and things go from bad to worse, Albers subtly shifts her tone to make Brittany sound overwhelmed yet determined, which makes you really root for her. It’s a dynamic performance that shows both Brittany’s emotional fragility and inner strength, keeping you invested in her outcome!

Albers portrays Angela with a warm, welcoming voice at the start—almost too pleasant-sounding, which makes you immediately question her motives. But once Brittany’s pregnancy is revealed and Angela becomes more unstable, Albers does a brilliant job of conveying her erratic behavior using jarring shifts in tone and impressive acting skills—her dialogue can switch from warm and welcoming to completely unhinged within the same scene, and Albers handles these transitions seamlessly, and it’s super entertaining!

Albers also gives all of the secondary characters distinct voices—her male voices, especially for John, are convincing, and the French accents she uses for the villa staff sound authentic, creating an immersive, almost cinematic listening experience.

By the final act, Albers shifts her performance of Brittany, using a firmer, more fearless tone—she comes across as focused on surviving and uncovering the truth, and the delivery mirrors her emotional arc perfectly. Overall, the narration really elevates the story and makes the audiobook difficult to put down! Don’t hesitate on this one!

Good Plot

Plenty of twist to keep you engaged with a complete ending. Enjoyed from beginning to ending.

Not good or thrilling

Story was boring and waited for the excitement that never came unfortunately. Some of her other books might b better but. Not this one