As previous reviewers have stated, this book has several twists, most of which you don't see coming, but keeps the pages turning. What begins as an almost too-good-to-be-true relationship being described is...well, too good to be true. But discovering how the main character weaves her web in order to save herself, and then someone else, is quite the twisty ride!

Wow this book was a page turner especially once you get to part 2! Highly recommend!

I was immediately intrigued!! A fast paced read that will keep you guessing as to what's going on. Just when you think you might have it all figured out...you'lol find out you have truly been in the dark! Definitely a book for fans of psychological thrillers such as Girl On the Train, Gone Girl, Behind Closed Doors, etc...

The story is not what you would expect. There are all kinds of twists and turns, and just when you think you know where the story is going, you don't. I can't really say all the much about the story itself without giving any kind of plot spoilers.

For fans of I Let You Go and Emma in the Night, The Wife Between Us is twisty and bendy in all the right ways! This novel will have you hooked from the very first page. I won't ruin it for you, but be prepared for a late night to finish this one... you will not want to put it down until you've come to the full and satisfying ending.

One aside, I found the Epilogue to be too much. Had the authors stopped at the final chapter, I would have been deeply satisfied, lacking nothing. The epilogue, to me was a little far-fetched and contrived. I'm still giving 5 stars, because I thoroughly enjoyed the book!

If you are looking for an edge of your seat story, this is the book for you. The authors fluid writing keeps you wanting more as you read this unpredictable story revolving around a marriage and the subsequent fall out. Just when you think you have it figured out, another twist happens that keeps you wanting more. If you liked Gone Girl and The Girl on the Train, you will love The Wife Between Us!

Whoa. Just Whoa. This book had me thinking I was half crazy when I got to the second part. It's so well written. I sympathized with the characters, even the ones I shouldn't. And it isn't very often that I read a book and don't see at least some of what's ahead coming. Not with this one. I didn't see any of it. Not one, single thing. There were several times I dropped my e-reader and was like "What?!". These authors did such an amazing job of crafting this story. Nothing was without purpose. I fell in love with Richard right along with Nellie, even though I wasn't supposed to. The book is pure and simple genius. It touches on a sensitive subject and handled it perfectly. Well done!

I really enjoyed this book. So many twists and turns that kept me guessing the whole time. The story flowed easily; even with the characters being intertwined so much.
I would definitely recommend this book to others.

This book certainly took a few different twists and turns than I thought it would. I kept thinking if it goes this way, I'll quit reading it and then it didn't. At the next turn, I would think the same thing and it didn't. Richard is the man of the hour. There are several female characters but Vanessa and Emily are the two main ones. The first part of the book goes back and forth between these two characters and then there is a change in format and the story focuses on one of these ladies mainly. I like adult fiction mainly but for a change this is a good book. Stick with it to the end because you really don't want to miss what happens next. Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for allowing me to read an advance copy for my honest review.

I read an advance copy of this book through NetGalley. I thoroughly enjoyed this book. It concerns a young divorcee, Nellie, who seems to be unable to get on with her life after being dumped by her successful husband. He has moved on to a younger version of herself while she sinks into depression. As the book progresses, all is not always the way it seems. I don't want to give much away but prepare to be engrossed and, possibly, fooled. I love books like this that keep me guessing. Thank you to NetGalley for the chance to check out this wonderful book ahead of publication.

A brilliant thriller with many twists and turns throughout the story. The plot contained strong characters. A real page turner, I read it in one sitting, I could not put it down. Highly recommended.

Many thanks to Netgalley and Greer Hendricks and Sarah Pekkanen for the copy of this book. I agreed to give my unbiased opinion voluntarily.

Great read! So many twists and turns, I might have to go back and read parts of it again!

Hendricks writing style is nicely paced for this type of book. Would read this author in the future.

Just when you think you have it figured out...you don't.

Thank you NetGalley for the free read, always appreciated!

I was captivated from the beginning. The last paragraph in the Prologue grabbed me by the throat, and there was no way I could stop from turning to Chapter One. It's been a long time since I've read a book that was riveting from the get-go and then held my attention through the rest of the opening chapters.

The story is a mysterious twist, so I won't spoil the fun of reading. In fact, I avoided reading too much of other reviews in order to preserve the surprises for myself, and I highly suggest you do the same.

To comment on the writing, I'll say I loved how the author developed all the characters and made each one so interesting and believable. The pace of the story was fantastic.

Highly recommend reading this when you don't have pressing chores, because once you start, the chores will be forgotten.

Wow, held my attention from beginning to end, thoroughly enjoyed this book. Writing was excellent
and the plot was extremely clever. Run, don’t walk to get a copy of this outstanding book.

I've been a fan of Sarah Pekkanen's writing ever since I read The Opposite of Me in 2010. She has recently started adding a darker side to her stories, but with The Wife Between Us, she has crossed over to the psychological thriller side. And she did a great job with it. She paired up with new author, Greer Hendricks, who has been an editor for over two decades. Like with Liz and Lisa's novels, you can't tell where one author begins and the other ends. The writing is seamless and flows throughout, making this novel very difficult to put down.

Vanessa is a sympathetic character. Her husband just left her and she's working a low paying job while living with her aunt in an apartment more than half the size of her house. And then she finds out that he has met another woman and is about to get married. I could understand her desperation in wanting to stop the wedding from happening. However, there's more to the story...

As soon as I thought I knew what was happening, Greer and Sarah turned the story on its head and left me reeling, but also turning the pages even faster to see what would happen next. And there are still more surprising revelations and shocking moments to come. I was definitely rooting for Vanessa the entire time, no matter how unstable she seemed at times.

The only concern I have is about some of the structure. There were flashback scenes and other past moments that were alluded to at times, but some things didn't really add up the right way, and I wondered why they were even mentioned at all if the story wasn't going to go in that direction.

Overall, this story kept me on the edge of my seat and I really couldn't predict what would happen next. I thought I had an idea about one thing, but my guess was still off quite a bit. The novel brings up an important issue that should never be taken lightly and it may be helpful to some readers. I hope Sarah will stay along this new path, as I can see her going far with it. She and Greer make a great team! I would also love for Greer to write a novel on her own, so I can see what else she is capable of.

My dream cast:
Nellie: Meredith Hagner
Vanessa: Mélanie Laurent
Richard: Sam Page (Because he played a Richard on The Bold Type, but he also would be a good fit for this part)
Maureen: Natascha McElhone
Sam: Nathalie Emmanuel
Aunt Charlotte: Ann Dowd

The Wife Between Us is not your average thriller, containing several unexpected twists and turns along the way. It's the story of Vanessa and her failed marriage, and her attempts to interfere with the impending marriage of her former husband to a younger woman. Excellent writing, plot twists and character development. Highly recommended.

Not quite as good as I was hoping. There were many twists and turns and you don't know everything until the end. It was a little harder to read than I thought it would be and didn't quite grab me the way it did others.

I received an advance copy from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

I thoroughly enjoyed reading The Wife Between Us. The writing was tight, the characterizations full, and the plot suspenseful. We begin by meeting Nellie, a young teacher about to marry an older, seemingly perfect man. But this man has an ex-wife who is not ready to give him up. For the first third or so of the novel, it's all pretty familiar and not that exciting, but all of a sudden the authors take a sharp left that leaves the reader screaming "Wait. What!!" This is a great page turner that takes an often told ex versus current love story and tells it in a whole new way. To say anymore would lead to spoilers, so just trust me and read The Wife Between Us. Thanks to Net Galley for providing an advance copy.

THE WIFE BETWEEN US WRITTEN BY GREER HENDRICKS

This was a slow burning psychological thriller that for personal reasons I picked to read based on the title only. I don't usually choose my books to read for the title only. At times this was confusing for me (It might just be me), but I kept confusing the ex-wife Vanessa with the engaged Emma. I would have to go back and re-read it to know for sure, but the narrative seems to intermingle Vanessa and Emma's jobs and Aunt Charlotte who is a great support and the only family they both have throughout the entire book besides the epilogue.

Oh my, what a dynamic epilogue this book slam dunks in a huge surprise I never saw coming. This is the type of book where you like it better and appreciate it the more you read. Vanessa is Richard's ex=wife who seems like she is jealous of the character Emma who Richard is planning to marry. At first we question her life style of drinking too much wine and her motives for wanting to stop Richard from marrying Emma.

The more we read we empathize and actually route for Vanessa and want to see her succeed. This is the kind of storytelling where Richard, Emma and Vanessa are not who they are presented to be. The deeper you get into the story you begin to question everything. This was a skillfully written novel that at 354 pages was slightly longer than your typical novel of psychological suspense. Richard{ money seems to be no object or worry as he uses it to his advantage. How many times has Richard been married? His sister the only surviving relative plays an eerie role and enables him to hide behind a false persona. I promise all readers that this is unique and as I have mentioned a slow burn in the sense that it becomes addictive the more you read. MIND BLOWING EPILOGUE, and I usually hate epilogues. If you are in the mood for a richly well thought out twisty turn of an ending then look no further then this novel. Recommended!!!!!!!!

Thank you to Net Galley, Greer Hendricks and Macmillanusa Publishing for my digital copy in exchange for a fair and honest review.

Great suspense which kept me wanting to keep reading. I thought this was going to be like girl on the train but I was so wrong, what a surprise twist.