What a story! This book kept me on the edge of my seat. The characters were so well written. If you want a page turner that will give you anxiety, cause to yell at the characters as your reading and hold your breath as things get intense then this is the book for you! I will definitely recommend this book. I can't wait to read another book from this author

The Other Woman is the sort of book that make you want to reach through the pages and smack some sense into the main character. Emily meets Adam, falls in love, and then has to deal with the other woman in his life...his mother. Pammie is manipulative, mean, and possibly dangerous. I thought Pammie's character was mostly well done, although motivation ended up being a pretty big question mark and there were some undeveloped plot points at the end. Still, Pammie is a great "mother in law from hell" caricature. My problem was Emily...honestly what this girl ever saw in Adam in the first place (beyond the physical) was a real head-scratcher. Why would anyone put up with both a jerk boyfriend and his awful mother? Ultimately I thought Emily was an idiot, and so I didn't feel much sympathy for her. Still, I enjoyed the pace of most of the story and the genuine underhanded unpleasantness of Pammie. Some fun twists and turns.

Thank you NetGalley for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

This book starts off with an ominous prologue. It peaks your interest and doesn't let up until the final page. This is a quick and enthralling read, and it will make you question those you surround yourself with, wary of everyone's actions and motives.

Adam's mother, Pammie, is quite devious and diabolical. She is the epitome of a monster-in-law. It seems as though she and Adam have a very close relationship, and Pammie will stop at nothing to insure it stays that way. But is Pammie simply an overprotective mother? Or is she a sadistic, jealous psychopath? She cleverly inserts herself into Adam and Emily's life, her intrusions increasing in both frequency and intensity, trying to deepen the wedge between them. Pammie's actions are cold and calculated, leading up to a final plot twist that will truly shock you.

I would recommend this book to fans of psychological thrillers and suspense. I received this as a free ARC from St. Martin's Press on NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

Sandie Jones The Other Woman is quite an interesting psychological thriller debut. Actually, I started The Other Woman as a soft start. You know? A soft start is when you read a chapter or two before committing the time and effort. I knew I wanted to read something uncomplicated, fast paced, and fun due to my last read being a little heavy, but I wasn't prepared to get sucked in as I did.

The Other Woman begins as any other classic girl meets guy tale. Emily and Adam begin seeing each other and are almost instantly captivated with each other. Before long, things get serious (a little soon actually) and it comes time to meet the family. Enter the other woman.

Because I rarely read the book descriptions or blurbs, I requested this read from Netgalley based solely on the title and cover. Having said that, I assumed the other woman was an ex-girlfriend. I was prepared for an ex-girlfriend. Jones didn't prepare me for a doting, loving, conniving, obsessive, and possibly murderous mother. In the interest of not spoiling anything, Pammie is definitely a few of the above but not all... maybe not even the one you suspect based on this being categorized as a mystery thriller.

Plus, we only have Emily's narrative to go on. To everyone but Emily, she's a charmer. And yes, quite a few instances suggest Emily is not far off based with her suspicions of Pammie. Yet, as I continued to read and become more acquainted with Emily, 54% in the book, I realized I didn't too much like Emily.

The brings me to my 3.5 star rating. The Other Woman is a total page-turner that manages to stay out of the Jennifer Lopez/Jane Fonda disaster that was Monster-In-Law. Where that movie succeeded is in giving you at least one of them to root for. You're presented two likable characters who have their own valid reasons for wanting to win. With The Other Woman, I'm not sure I liked Emily, I certainly didn't like Pammie, and Adam was no prize.

Better yet, these crazies deserve each other.

Overall, Sandie Jones definitely delivers an intense read that forces readers to keep turning the page. I don't think there was one moment I felt the need to skim because there was just so much going on. Not so much in the sense it got too busy, but Emily's narrative is almost told as if she's pleading her case about Pammie's odd behavior instead of allowing the story to unravel. Either way, I enjoyed this read. The Other Woman will give pause to any girlfriend who's finally meeting the family.

Copy provided by St. Martin's Press via Netgalley

The Other Woman by Sandie Jones is mostly told in our "heroine's voice". While reading I found myself shaking my head and silently telling Emily what to do and what not to do, and of course she didn't listen! I believe this is Ms Jones first novel and I can't wait to see what's next. I was given an early copy to review.

Loved the writing, the plot not so much. Once I got to the end I could not stop shaking my head-what the heck was this? It was sort of like the train wreck you cannot stop yourself from watching. Very rushed and unbelievable ending with a lot of loose ends. I think the author shows promise for the future. Unfortunately, I don't see the 5 star for this book is warranted.

Thank you to NetGalley for the chance to read and review this book.

Amazing! Must read! The story of Adam and Emily and the interfering mother. The mother that is trying to sabotage their relationship. Emily believes that Pammie is the nightmare mother in law to be, needy and causing all sorts of friction between her and Adam. Adam loves his Mom and doesn’t see it, he believes his Mom just wants them to be happy. The twists and turns that this book make are intriguing and keep your attention but the major plot twist near the end will leave you speechless! Fabulous and perfect summer thriller!

Thank you NetGalley for my ARC of The Other Woman. WOW! This book was SO good. I definitely did not see the ending coming. The storyline was something I would expect to see play out on Lifetime. I would highly recommend this book. You will definitely get sucked in and not want to put it down.

The story starts with Emily falling for a guy named Adam. Adam's mother, Pammie, is obsessed with her son and will do anything to sabotage this new relationship. Who is the crazy one?

I coukd not stop reading until I had read every word. This debut novel had me hooked from page one. If you love books filled with plot twist, if you love yo be surprised,if you love to stay up all night reading, this is your book. You will never guess the ending and if you think you have it figured out, take a deep breathe because you dont.. I loved this book. thanks to Netgalley for the ebook arc. the opinion is solely mine.

Thank you to Minotaur Books, St. Martin's Press, and the author for a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review!

Adam and Emily seem like a great couple....with a catch: his seemingly imposing mother, Pammie. She does everything in her power to keep Adam away from Emily, but Emily sees through her meddling ways. There were shocking twists and turns throughout the book. I highly recommend this one!

The Other Woman
by Sandie Jones
4 stars for this thriller! many thanks to the author and publisher who provided a copy of this e-book in exchange for my honest review.

This was a fun interesting read. Some good suspense and for me a surprise ending. This is a book I would recommend to all.

tw: cheating, spousal abuse, assault, death, serious sickness

Before I start this review, I just got to say one thing: that ending?! Holy cow, that ending. 10% of the book and Sandie Jones throws that wrench in there?! I couldn't breathe the entire time I was reading that part. Man alive...

Okay, so the first 40% or so of the book was kind of dull. There was a lot of build up and I thought things were happening kind of quickly. We met Pammie at about 20% and things started going bad by like 30% so I wasn't sure where the story was going to go with still a lot left. Honestly, I didn't feel that bad for Emily right away. Pammie just seemed like the typical horrible mother in law. But then..oh boy.

That the problem with thrillers though. I can't say much so I don't spoil everything inside but at the same time, you want to sell the book so others will read it. I am bursting at the seams because I want to just go off and tell you all everything! But I will keep my mouth shut about everything in this book and just say go and get it come August.

Honestly read this book and yes, I'm going to keep telling you all this. It's a bit slow in the beginning and the pacing is kind of weird. But stick it out and don't even bother trying to guess anything because I guarantee you will be wrong.

I couldn't put it down !!! Filled with suspense, murder , and plot twists that will keep you guessing.

I tried so hard to like this one. I just did not like any of the characters. Pekkanen recommending it on the cover got me wanting to read it but I do not believe it lived up to its hype.

Wow! I had four other books I was reading at the time and I shoved them aside to focus on this gem. It reads like chick lit, but takes a psychological thriller turn. I experienced so many emotions while reading this book and am shocked that it is the author’s debut novel. I can’t wait to read what she writes next!

Thank you to NetGalley and the publishers for the advanced copy in exchange for my review.

I can't say enough great things about this book! It needs to come out now so I can recommend to all of my psychological thriller loving friends.

The relationships feel real especially Emily's family and friends. I loved the description of Christmas at her house. It made me feel like I was at home on Christmas too. Pippa and Seb are ultimate friend goals.

Then you have Pammie. Oh Pam Pam, this relationship felt so real. I think all women have experienced the subtle "compli-jab"...a rude comment cleverly disguised as a compliment. Pammie is the queen of them. Plus so much more.

Then there's the END! Whaaa!?!

Adam is the most perfect man Emily has ever known. She can't wait until they are married. His mother, Pammie has other things on her mind. Stop the wedding, break them up. Emily can't figure out why her future mother-in-law hates her so much. She is bound and determined to show Pammie who will win at this game. She's bound and determined to marry the man of her dreams, even if it kills her.
I really enjoyed reading this book. The characters are amazing. You are actually cheering them on, or hoping they're caught in their lies. Terrific storyline, great ending. Highly recommended.

I had high hopes for this book based on the number of 4 and 5-star ratings on Goodreads. Unfortunately, this one wasn't for me. I was expecting a psychological thriller and it didn't live up to the hype. But obviously, lots of people enjoyed it based on the ratings so maybe it's just me.

This book gripped me from the first page to the last. I could totally understand the relationship between Emily, the love of her life Adam and Adam's mother Pammie. Emily has found true love. Adam is everything she wants in a man and has great plans for their future. Then she meets his mother Pammie and it is clear from the start that Pammie will do everything in her power to split Emily and Adam up. Adam also has brother who tries to help Emily but is he really helping? This book will bring out some strong emotions and you will not be prepared for the ending.