I haven't loved a book so much in years! This book is perfect. We switch back and forth between the views of two women, Vanessa (an ex of Richard's), and Nellie (his current fiancée). In the beginning, you love Nellie and are definitely unsure, or dislike Vanessa. You have no idea what is going to happen, or what Vanessa has "planned." You are in suspense for sure. This novel is perfectly fast-passed, and while others have called it "twisty" I am not sure, but please just STAY AWAY FROM REVIEWS on this - just read it. That's all you need to know!!!

Absolutely amazing book-- I have already told my coworkers about it and they cannot wait until it hits the store! I have a loyal customer base and they will all get this book as a recommendation!!

This was a nice, well-written thriller with a tall pile of mysteries waiting for you to solve. It'll make you wary of your own shadow. 3.5, rounding up to 4 stars.

Vanessa's marriage is over and now she has to start it all over again, put behind her old life with Richard, forget it all, her mistakes, her regrets. But now he has another in her place, how can she? Vanessa just can't stop thinking of his new woman. Once, her best friend and roommate had called Richard Nellie's Prince, the one who would come and save her. But ever since they got engaged, Nellie started receiving phone calls that won't let her sleep, could it be the previous woman? The questions just pile up.

This was a thriller I couldn't help but think of The Woman on the Train. unfortunately, the comparison had two effects: I couldn't like Vanessa and I could easily find out one of the supposedly big mysteries. In other words, I can't call this book unpredictable. I didn't really get everything right from the beginning but the tricks weren't so smart and I always felt one or two steps ahead.

Even though I was more and more sure I had it right as I advanced, the story was still interesting. I liked the events as they happened. I wasn't bored at all. And let me make it clear, Vanessa isn't the same as Paula Hawkins' Rachel. Not at all. And the more she proved it, the more I liked the book. I closed the book without really warming up to the character, though.

This wasn't perfect, I think it could have been better with few changes, but it was surely enjoyable. I remember literally going "Aha!" as I read the last revelation from the pile. You see the care they had preparing, scheming all the plot, and that really makes me satisfied, feel respected as a reader. I'm eager for what these authors will write next.



Honest review based on an ARC provided by Netgalley. Many thanks to the publisher for this opportunity.

The bold text at the bottom of the description is correct, Assume Nothing.

The Wife Between Us takes the reader on quite the journey. Delving into marriage, divorce and new love and adding in a bit of obsession, or what seems like obsession. The characters play off of each other like a well oiled machine.

A great book that will have you assuming and trying to figure out the truth until the very end.

Fast moving with many plot twists. Sometimes a thriller, sometimes just fun, but always a good read.

Creepy, unsure, unsteady, crazy. All of these came to mind when I was reading this book. Twists and turns and couldn't put it down. 5 stars.

I really enjoyed this book! I thought I would be able to figure out whatever twist the author threw at me, but I was so wrong. I found myself going back through the first half of the book wondering how I could have missed it. Well done! I also thought I would lose interest after the twist came midway through the book. However, the author was able to keep my interest through to the end, and darn it if there wasn't yet another fun twist there too!
I will definitely be adding this to our collection, and heavily recommending it!

First, a thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press for the advanced copy of The Wife Between Us, which will be released on January 9, 2018. But second… a question for NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press about why they are giving out advanced copies of a book that is nearly impossible to review without giving something away? Okay, I’ll give it a whirl.


The Wife Between Us is a collaboration between Greer Hendricks and Sarah Pekkanen and it is classified as a domestic thriller and mystery. I have not read anything by Greer Hendricks, but I have read a few things by Sarah Pekkanen and especially enjoyed The Opposite of Me. Collaborations can sometimes be tough to read, but this was very seamless. This is a psychological thriller – I promise you that when this book is released the cover will have at least one comparison to Gone Girl, The Girl on the Train or Behind Closed Doors – but I am very happy to tell you that someone (actually two people) finally upended the genre in a pretty great way.


The structure will seem very familiar: unreliable narrator, unraveling marriage, alcohol, etc. The first part is an interesting and not exactly fast paced narrative of a woman on the edge of a nervous breakdown and then you twist and turn hard and fast. I knew from the publisher’s description that there was red herrings and a plot twist, but I had no idea it would be this. It’s simple and elegant and it pretty much works. I basically gulped it all down in a day because I was trying to figure out where they were going with it. It’s been a while since I’ve been kept on my toes like this, so I recommend it for a fast, fun read and I would recommend reading it in early January before everyone spoils it for you!


The Wife Between Us – Grade B+

This book left me gobsmacked about midway through when everything that I thought got flipped on it's head. After that point, it was one twist after another. What I thought was really cool was how the author began with a cliched character, and then fooled you. The pacing was quick enough that I never got bored, and the plot had me finding pockets of time in which to read. Like, in line at Dunkins etc.

This book kept me interested throughout, but there were times when things didn't make sense. So we see Nellie or Vanessa and how she deal with her marriage and life after divorce. The characters were well thought out, but the plot wasn't. Why go through such extremes to get out of a marriage then try to stop your ex's new marriage. The main character showed glimpses of weakness, then she was strong and determined then back to weakness. I was entertained, but it was not one of the best books I have read this year.

Very interesting storyline with many twists and turns. Gave much food for thought.

I sat in front of my computer for a very long time before I typed the first word on this review but I kept on erasing whatever I had written. It's because whatever I write, it will be a spoiler! The Wife Between Us is so good that you really have to read it!

With the holiday season coming, things will get hectic. But, if you can find time to read a book, then "The Wife Between Us" should be the one!

I cannot compare Greer Hendricks and Sarah Pekkanen as writing duo to anyone. This collaboration can challenge Dean Koontz suspense. But they are so different, it will be really unfair if I say that they are the next Dean Koontz.

I cannot even say Dan Brown. The suspense build up are similar but again, they are different. In short, Hendricks and Pekkanen are on a class of their own. I won't be surprise if this book lands in the bestseller list.

"A Wife Between Us" is Rated T for Teens due to adult situations. Parental guidance is strongly advised. There are no sex scenes in this book.

Oh my gosh, I absolutely devoured this book! I'm familiar with Sarah Pekkanen as an author, so that's what drew me in; I knew I wanted to read it before I even knew what the story was about. It's difficult to review a book like this without giving away any major spoilers, except to say that about a third of the way into the book, my jaw dropped. Things picked up even faster from that point forward, and I needed to know how the once-parallel lives of Richard's wives were beginning to intersect. This book is worth the read!

Nellie, a young pre school teacher is about to marry her fiance. Vanessa, the scorned ex wife of Nellie's husband to be is having a break down and seems to be trying to stop the wedding. Or is she?

Not all is what it seems in this fabulous psychological thriller that is guaranteed to keep you up to all hours, dying to find out what happens next!

With not one, but two big twists, this book had me on the edge of my seat and I had a few "I did not see that one coming" moments!

I would highly recommend this book!! Fans of Gone Girl and the TV show Doctor Foster will be hooked!

Thank you St. Martin's Press for this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Do not look at any reviews, this book is too good to be spoiled. By the same token it is very difficult to write about this book without giving anything away.

The wife between us “ reads easily like a wonderful love story between the young Nellie and her charismatic very much in love ( and very rich ) older boyfriend Richard, BUT … you can immediately feel the tension, the reader can sense that there is more to the story, clues are being dropped and one wants to know the ‘what-is-what’. Nellie is a free spirit, Richard is a little controlling … however, this book will take you off the path you think you are on , and challenge your thinking all the way to last chapter. It is full of twists and turns, full of questions (‘is she crazy ? is he loving her too much ? who is telling the truth ?).
Dont assume anything, let the pages take you on a thrilling journey.

'The wife between us', is "from a distance” reminiscent of "Gone girl”, “You”, “The girl on the train” but in my opinion better written and more whole.
It is a very intelligent psychological thriller. Clear your schedule as you will want to read it in one sitting.

In hindsight, I feel some parts were written for the movies ( which I’m sure it will be picked up for very soon ) more so at the end of the book, but congratulations to the authors for blending their pens together so well. You wont be able to tell two people wrote this.

Nobody’s life is ever what it appears to be, dont assume /judge until you work into someone else’s shoes, we all carry stuff we dont share with the world..…. These are the premises of “The wife between us. Enjoy !

Thank you to netgalley and the publisher for a free copy of THE WIFE BETWEEN US in exchange for an honest review.

Oh my word!! More twists and turns than a roller coaster. Just when you think you have this book all figured out, make sure you are ready to be thrown for another loop. This book was a page turner from start to finish. Who needs to eat or sleep anyway? Grab this book and read it already, you won't be sorry!

It's a story about a marriage that starts off "perfect" and winds up not being all that it seem.

Looking forward to reading other books by these authors.

This book is so well written it will keep you guessing all the way through. It's hard to give a good review without revealing any of the twists, so I will keep this short and sweet. A great debut novel where things are never what they seem. Once you start reading, you will instantly become addicted to the tense psychological thrill ride and won't be able to put it down.

This is a captivating read. The surprises keep coming right to the end. It blindsided me more than once. This book was hard to put down-Highly recommended!

The Wife Between Us is psychological suspense at its best. The writing is so convincing that you will naturally make certain assumptions. But, as the blurb for the book says you should assume absolutely nothing. I lost count of how many times I was totally surprised by what I thought I knew and even when the surprise ending was revealed there was still one last surprise. A story of love, deceit, betrayal and sickness it is scary and troubling and stunning and amazing all rolled up into one of the best thrillers of the year.