I love a good psychological thriller, but wasn't finding anything out there that made me sit up and gasp like I did with Gone Girl. ...Until now!!

The twists and turns in The Wife Between Us were exceptional and I never wanted to stop reading and re-enter my life. I wanted to know what the heck was going to happen next.

I figured out the first twist about 10% before it was revealed and I was really proud of myself. But, wow... I didn't see the other ones coming! Well done!!

I don't want to give any spoilers away so all I'll say is that it's about a wife, a husband, and a mistress. But if you're like me, this will blow your mind several times over.

I understand that a movie is already in the works by the same folks that did A Girl on the Train, and I can't wait to see what they do with this material.

I will be recommending this book to everyone possible!

*Thank you so much to NetGalley and St. Martin's Press for an advanced copy!*

What an intriguing and riveting psychological thriller!

The Wife Between Us is a standalone psychological thriller. It is my first book by either of these authors.

I really had no idea what to expect with this book. But I was hoping that it would be an amazing thriller. Instead I got a very original book, but it was also creepy and full of amazing reveals.

The book is divided into three parts.

For the most part I really enjoyed this book

In part 1 there are two narrators. Nellie 3rd person POV and Vanessa 1st person POV. Vanessa used to be married to Richard. Nellie is getting ready to marry Richard. Part one alternates chapters between these two women.

The book is so creepy. At first I was thinking that it would be interesting to see if the first wife was crazy. Or what she might do.

I couldn't figure out who we were supposed to like Nellie or Vanessa? At first Nellie seemed sweet and Vanessa seemed like a psycho. But Vanessa's chapters were in 1st person POV (which made it easier to connect to her). She seemed distraught, but not awful.

There were many questions about both women. I wondered what Nellie's background was and why she was hiding it?

Even though there was a lot of information at the beginning of the book Part 1 started off a bit slow. However after finishing the book I realize that it was really the build-up to set up the rest of the story.

The beginning wasn't bad. Both women were intriguing but I was waiting for something more to happen. I just was not glued to the book. It was interesting. But it took me so long to get to 15%.

The book really didn't make an impact on me until the second part. That was when I became really impressed.

The end of part one drops a huge bombshell. And truthfully when I started part two I had to re-read a few pages because I could not understand what I had just read. Part 1 ended with such a bang. To me this was when the book got interesting. But truthfully I was a bit confused. I could not make sense of what I had just read.

The Wife Between Us was a fascinating read. Right from the start I could see that both women seemed to have secrets. But I could not help but wonder why the book was divided into 3 parts. But after finishing the book it was made very clear. And I think that it was a good idea to have the book separated into parts.

The last part was riveting. But I wondered how the book would end? I was impressed with all of the big reveals. I did not see them coming. And that is saying a lot considering i read a lot of suspense. It was a bit confusing. The beginning was a bit slow. But this was definitely a very original and spellbinding book.

Part one was 3.5 stars. But parts two and three were definitely 4.5 stars. This was a very original and fascinating story!

3 stars. I'm not entirely sure what exactly I was expecting from this but I had it all wrong. The plot was a lot different than I was thinking it was going to be and the plot twist was nowhere near what I had in mind.

I had heard such rave reviews about this from blogs I follow that I hyped it all the way for myself. Unfortunately, it was just okay for me. Not the best thing I've ever read but certainly not the worst either.

I will start off by saying that I really enjoyed the writing. I think both authors did a fantastic job in working together and blending their voices. It never felt choppy in that sense. I also liked the characters. They felt real and relatable and flawed.

My issues are with the fact that for about 70% of this book I was bored out of my damn mind. It was like trudging through mud just to get through this for me. The last 30% or so was really good though and was what kept this from getting a lower rating. The ending and the epilogue were really good and I just wish the rest of the book had been just as exciting and interesting.

Overall, I'm sure this book will be a hit when it's released January 2018 but it just didn't do it for me personally.

I read so many books - make that so many GOOD books - that it's rare for me to say "Wow!" when I finish one. But by golly, that's exactly what I said when I got to the last page here. From the beginning, I was hooked - and spent the rest of the book trying my best to figure out how it would end. My efforts, however, went for naught; the closer I got to the finish line, the faster my theories were adeptly written out.

The story begins as Vanessa is living with her elderly Aunt Charlotte in a small apartment - dumped by her filthy rich, suave and debonair ex-husband Richard, who at one time was her raison d'etre; even her unexpressed wishes were his commands. Now, while Vanessa struggles to eke out a living and get her shattered life back together, Richard has found a new love - a beautiful co-worker he'll soon be taking as his wife.

But not if Vanessa can help it. Determined to prevent the wedding from happening, she stalks the bride-to-be, Emma, looking for a way to make contact, gain her trust and convince her that Richard isn't the prize she believes he is. That's easier said than done, though; Richard - a very controlling sort - is determined to "protect" his new love from the old one, a woman he's often claimed is a psychological mess and an alcoholic to boot. Even Vanessa has her doubts from time to time; is it possible that Richard is right and she's gone off the mental deep end as her mother did years ago? And even if she finds a way to meet Emma one-on-one, what can she say or do to make Emma believe she's not the one who's lying?

Needless to say, the twists and turns that follow are too numerous to mention here even if I wanted to spoil the story for other readers. Of course, I don't, so besides my earlier "Wow!" I'll just say this is one of the best books I've read this year and I highly recommend it. Many thanks to the publisher, via NetGalley, for the opportunity to read and review an advance copy.

THIS BOOK! I don't even know where to begin. I will start by thanking Netgalley and St. Martin's Press for the opportunity to read an advanced digital copy.

It is a page-turner from the beginning where we start off meeting a woman stalking her ex's new lover-- young, blond, beautiful. You will continue on a roller coaster until the very last page. The story tells us about the lives of Nellie and Vanessa and the relationship to Richard. Clearly there was much thought into this plot and how the story unfolds, and it is told seamlessly.

The description will tell you "assume nothing." I was continuously guessing and making wrong assumptions throughout the entire book. Revelation after revelation. I am still spinning after finishing it. I cannot wait to share and discuss opinions with friends-- yes, I will be telling them all to read this one. I feel like I should read it again now that all of the secrets are out. Easily, my favorite book this year!

This book was mind blowing. What starts out as a "typical" love triangle--- Jilted wife, new lover, and the man who brings them together twists and turns to be anything but typical. Who is Vanessa? Who is Nellie? Who is Emma? And why is the man so desirable?

I enjoy psychological thrillers and trying to figure things out

holding off on my social media review to avoid providing spoilers

My Rating: 4 stars

Don’t expect this review to be very long, as there really isn’t a whole lot I can say about this book without spoiling the story! The Wife Between Us is one of those books that you really need to experience for yourself, but you need to go into it knowing as little as possible.

Whenever I read a thriller / suspense novel, I usually expect the opening scene to be explosive, a scene that grabs me from the start and hurls me into the depths of the story, not letting go until the very end. While the Prologue did start out with a relatively “explosive” scene, the opening chapters did not maintain the momentum I expected. The first half or so of the book was actually quite slow-going, with a lot of time devoted to establishing the main characters and setting up their background story. It made me worry that perhaps this would be another run-of-the-mill thriller, similar to so many other books from the same genre that had emerged in recent years. It turns out I had nothing to worry about, as this book absolutely ended up delivering in the psychological thriller department with a roller coaster ride of twists and turns starting at the halfway mark all the way up through the Epilogue. At that point, I was definitely hanging on for the ride as this roller coaster slammed into one twist after another, with most of the revelations taking me completely by surprise (there were a few I did figure out, but that’s insignificant compared to everything I didn’t figure out).

This book was written by two different authors, but you would never know from reading it, as the narrative flowed seamlessly and the writing was consistent throughout. With thrillers, attention to detail is so important, especially after a major plot twist, as there is oftentimes the urge to go back and re-read certain passages to see if the “clues” make sense – with this book, the writing was very meticulous and even though some parts felt slow and a bit draggy at times, the story was still compelling enough to keep reading and guessing along the way. The authors did a good job taking what could’ve been the “same old, same old” in terms of subject matter and turn it into a unique, cleverly written story with complicated yet interesting characters. Though I can’t say that I was “wowed” by this book as I have been with other thrillers, it was still a thoroughly enjoyable read, one that I was able to breeze through pretty quickly after the first major plot twist was revealed. Definitely recommended!

Received ARC from St. Martin’s Press via NetGalley

I kind of wish I hadn't read the intro blurb to this book, as I ended up guessing what the twist was, which is always annoying! However, as that happens halfway through the book, I was still intrigued to read on and discover how things had gotten where they were.
Trying not give away any spoilers, this is a decent thriller that reinforces the ages old adage "love is blind". It's well constructed with a good twist halfway through, but for me, it did lose its way a little towards the end.
It does have a great unreliable narrator, who reminded me in parts of Rachel from "The Girl on the Train", in its central character, who will have you scratching your head (in a good way) as to what is real and what is the truth.
As thrillers go, this one is pretty good, just let down by a slightly disappointing editor. Fans of Gone Girl, The Girl on the Train et al, will likely love this!

Just when you think you know what's going on, author Greer Henricks throws readers a curveball.

At first, I thought this story was going to be predictable -- husband leaves wife, husband finds new arm candy, husband proposes to new arm candy, ex-wife becomes obsessed with new arm candy, drama ensues. But nothing is what it seems in this domestic drama. Sometimes all the love and money in the world can't save you from yourself, especially when you can't even recognize yourself anymore.

The writing is full of thematic foreshadowing, leading readers down one "rabbit hole" only to find themselves somewhere they never expected to be. Henricks forces readers to question what they would do for love and how far they would go for another person.

You can’ judge a book by its cover nor make assumptions about a person by what they project on the outside. The book’s blurb says “assume nothing” and that is good advice because THE WIFE BETWEEN US is an ingenious tale where no one is who they appear to be and everyone is engaged in mind games and manipulation.

Certain details are omitted in this complex tapestry and not brought to light until the half way point in the narrative. While it can be a bleak read at times, each character in the diverse cast is presented with intriguing depth without distracting from the action thus leaving readers wanting more from authors Greer Hendricks and Sarah Pekkanen.

Impressively intriguing best describes this tale of love, marriage, divorce - - actions and reactions as it follows the emotions and experiences of its narrator who may or may not be telling the truth. There is true genius present in this “not so straight-forward” tale by authors who have created the gold standard in solid suspense.

I read The Wife Between Us with three of our Traveling Sisters.

The Wife Between Us is an angst driven, clever, gripping, suspenseful and not your typical domestic psychological thriller novel that was an absolutely thrilling and exciting read. We went into this one thinking we were going to be prepared to look outside of the box and figure out some of those shocking twists. We had our game on and we were on the lookout for those clues that were so brilliantly executed with only Norma picking up on one right from the start. Brenda should have too!

It started off a bit slow as we were waiting to pick up on those oh so subtle clues, and the questions started building up for us. We thought we were ready and then the first shocking and unforgettable twist came and we all were left speechless with only one word to say, “WOW”. Well except for Norma who was feeling pretty proud of yourself for picking up on the clue for that one. After that initial shock, we started questioning how the authors were going to pull it off with this twisty plot and we really enjoyed the discussion that brought on.

Greer Hendricks and Sarah Pekkanen have done such a fantastic job here with this complicated, complex and compelling storyline, creating a fascinating unreliable character here with Vanessa. We questioned her motives, her history and her husband and their relationship. We didn’t know who to trust and we tried not to make assumptions and that left us questioning everyone. The authors do such a great job with this unique and riveting novel, cleverly revealing the right pieces of the puzzle to us at the right time which were so brilliantly delivered. Allowing us to only see those pieces after reading it and leaving us discussing just how cleverly plotted this story really was.

We all found this to be a fun, fast-paced, exciting, enjoyable and a compelling read and we all absolutely loved this reading experience! That ending was absolutely phenomenal and Greer Hendricks and Sarah Pekkanen we all agree that you both definitely pulled it off! Highly recommend!!

Thank you to NetGalley, St. Martin’s Press and Greer Hendricks and Sarah Pekkanen for an ARC of this novel to read and review.

All of our Traveling Sisters Review can be found on our sister blog:
https://twosisterslostinacouleereadin...

3.5 stars! This was a twisty and suspenseful thriller that had my jaw-dropping from start to finish.

The authors, Greer Hendricks and Sarah Pekkanan, did a fantastic job creating an intriguing plot with many clever and shocking twists and turns. I loved the element of surprise that hit me a few times throughout the story – I was caught completely off guard! Fantastic job to these authors for building up the suspense and presenting some completely unexpected and mind-blowing cliffhangers at the end of each section!

Overall, I enjoyed this novel, but did find some parts became slightly repetitive and the pace dragged at a few points. I enjoyed and felt satisfied with the ending, though I wasn’t ‘wowed’ by it. I did find some of the dialogue and characters’ thoughts seemed unnatural.

This unique and entertaining story was a quick and easy read that I breezed through with my Traveling Sisters Norma, Brenda, Kaceey and Susanne. I enjoyed discussing our suspicions along the way.

A big thank you to NetGalley, St. Martin’s Press and the authors, Greer Hendricks and Sarah Pekkanan, for providing an ARC in exchange for an honest review!

Expected date of Publication: January 9, 2018

4.5*
When a book can create a buzz…when my sense of anxiety notches up! I know I’ve come across a great read!
This fantastic new release by Greer Hendricks and Sarah Pekkanen did just that for me! With a constant aura of anticipation and unease, (Just what we love when reading a thriller!) I breezed through the pages.

I was reminded partially through, (thank you Brenda!) that a wicked twist lay ahead. Yet even with a heads-up, I never saw it coming! Whaaat??!! And bonus…there were plenty more to come!

A fantastic, mind-bending thriller dealing with… marriage, divorce and the other woman (not necessarily in that order!). And well, I’ll just stop there! I won’t keep rattling on and risk giving anything away. Trust me, the less you know going in, the more you’ll enjoy this one!
And be forewarned – you’ll want to clear your schedule. Once you start, you won’t want to put this one down! A great collaboration from Ms. Hendricks and Ms. Pekkanen. An exciting new writing duo in the thriller arena. Can’t wait for their next release!!

A wonderful Traveling Sister Read with Brenda, Norma, Lindsay and Susanne!

Thank you to NetGalley, St. Martin’s Press and Greer Hendricks and Sarah Pekkanen for an ARC of this novel to read and review.
For this review and our Full Traveling Sister review please visit Norma and Brenda’s fabulous book blog:
http://www.twogirlslostinacouleereading.wordpress.com

4.5 Stars* (rounded up).

Chilling and Thrilling! It will make the hairs on the back of your neck stand up. Take notice friends. This is the next best seller.

“The Wife Between Us” is compelling and absolutely riveting. This is the story of Vanessa, Richard and Nellie, whom you think you know oh so well, but the truth is, no one is ever who you think they are. And what I will tell you is that this book will have you looking over your shoulder, questioning everything - including yourselves.

I was freaked out from the start. Breathless, uncomfortable and a little afraid. My stomach was in knots, I was gripped in fear and yet I was unable to stop. I was like a mouse with a piece of cheese. I couldn’t get enough of the characters, especially of Vanessa, her angst, her needs and her fears. And just like the mouse, I got trapped. Trapped in the mystery. Trapped in the most idiosyncratic read ever. Loving every second of it.

“The Wife Between Us” by Greer Hendricks and Sarah Pekkanen is a phenomenal psychological thriller. It will be the must read thriller of 2018. It was addictive and completely captivating. The writing was brilliant and the fact that two authors wrote this together and did so seamlessly is one heck of a feat.

This was a Traveling Sister read and I loved being a part of it. It included: Norma, Brenda, Kaceey and Lindsay. We had the absolute best time reading this book together. Thanks for including me sisters!

Thank you to NetGalley, St. Martin’s Press and Greer Hendricks and Sarah Pekkanen for an ARC of this novel in exchange for an honest review.

Published on NetGalley, Goodreads, Twitter and Instagram on 12/8/17.
*Will be Published on Amazon on 1/9/18.

Husband Wife Mistress
We have read about this before. I think not!
Not in the way that authors Greer Hendricks and Sarah Pekkanen present it to us in this unique psychological thriller that had me second guessing everything.
Just when I thought I had it all figured out (a few times) I was wrong.
The subtle twists and layer upon layer of deception shocked me.
This wonderfully chilling story explores the complications of marriage and the dangerous truths we ignore for love.

Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin's Press for an arc of this novel in exchange for my honest review.

Please note: I received a copy of THE WIFE BETWEEN US from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you to the publisher and authors.

Can I award a zillion stars because 5 stars are not enough and here is why:

Perfect life or a perfect nightmare? Bam! I'm hooked!

Perfect husband. Check.
Perfect wife. Check.
Fairytale wedding. Check.
Perfect life. Check...or maybe not...

Bam! This psychological thriller gave me whiplash. At first, I received the first four chapters of THE WIFE BETWEEN US from Bookish – so I begged the universe for the rest of this book because 5 stars are not enough! Four chapters are not enough! I needed the whole book stat! Thankfully, the publishers and NetGalley delivered!

WOW – I was riveted to this story from the moment I started reading it until the bittersweet end. And that Epilogue? Holy epilogue! I did not see that coming!

First, I love the cover. It's quite eerie with the two similar women, plus the blue color sets the tone for what you might find inside. I got chills just staring at it.

Just when you think you've got a good handle on the two main characters - wife number one and soon-to-be wife number two - the story twists and turns and you're on a rollercoaster of emotions with no end in sight thanks to the unreliable narrators. This fast-paced story has book hangover stamped all over it. I read the entire book in one night! And man, the next day was hard to get through - my mind kept revisiting the story!

Vanessa has been discarded by her successful husband, Richard, who traded her in for Nellie, a newer and younger version of the perfect trophy wife. Vanessa tries to cope with the loss of not only her husband but also her whole reason for living. When she loses her identity, she loses her perspective, and that's when the twists and turns take off. Nellie appears to be sugar and spice and everything nice. but there's more to her than meet's the eye, and that's what makes her and this story so intriguing.

If you like psychological thrillers with breathtaking plot twists and addictive characters, this book is for you. Highly recommend!

Genre: Mystery & Thriller & Women’s Fiction
Publisher: St. Martin’s Press
Pub. Date: Jan. 9, 2018

No real review here, just my thoughts as a reviewer. There was so much buzz about this book. And, such high ratings, which may be why I was so disappointed. So many of my blogger friends loved this one, I am feeling very alone. Unfortunately, I thought this book was written in a third-grade reading level (please don’t hate me). The first held my interest but, I figured out the twist just a few pages in. I found the second half plain old boring. Women’s Fiction should have been a heads up for me. I don’t really care for that genre. So there is no way I can recommend this novel, but many others loved it so you might want to ignore my thoughts and give it a try.

Everything you think you know as you read this book is wrong. Assume nothing. This book keeps you guessing until the very end and you need to read it quickly to find out all that is going on! An absolute amazing thriller of a book! I received an advanced readers copy of the book and all opinions are my own.

Wow! Just wow! This book blew me away. I thought I knew what was what and who was who. And boy, was I wrong. I thought I had it all figured out, but nope, it did not turn out at all like I thought it would.

This book is honestly a page turner as well as a giant puzzle. I remember reading along and then experiencing a shift. I almost did a double-take, if you can double-take while reading. I shook my head and thought, 'Wait a minute, what just happened? I am confused.'

Trust me, you are not going to want to miss this exciting, engaging, and enticing read. This is one you will think about long after you close the cover.

Not your typical other woman story. There are plenty of misdeeds to implicate everyone.