The Ex-Wife is quite hard to review without spoilers! It’s a twisty tale, in which the reader is never quite sure who can be trusted. Natasha, a young woman from a very ordinary background, is married to the wealthy Nick, and the mother of a little girl - Emily - who she adores. But then there’s Jen, the ex-wife who just won’t go away (Nick left her to be with Natasha, and various people aren’t at all happy about that). Nothing is quite what it seems, and not surprisingly there’s major trouble ahead...

Some time later, a woman called Anna moves to a new town and a new job. It’s meant to be a fresh start, but it seems the past won’t let go of her.

The story is well constructed and cleverly plotted. I did anticipate a couple of the major twists concerning certain characters (one near the middle and one towards the end) but certainly wasn’t able to fill in any details. The character of Jen - her motivations and behaviour - is particularly interesting though the husband at the centre of the triangle, Nick, never really emerged for me that clearly and I was left with some unanswered questions about one character.

All in all a great read - thanks to the publishers and NetGalley for the opportunity to read and review!

Thank You Net Galley for giving me an opportunity to read and review the Ex-Wife. This book is AMAZING, kept me on my seat the whole time, I could not put it down. The plot was intense and you never knew what would happen next, kept me guessing who was telling the truth. I loved it.

OH BOY,Jess Ryder definitely knows how to mess with your head,pull at your heart strings and play with your emotions.Her words flow with ease and you find yourself mesmerized by this twist packed story of two women who find themselves caught up in the mind games,lies and manipulations of a man who is prepared to go to any lengths to get what he wants,no matter who gets hurt or what the consequences of his actions are.

After a prologue that is set in a hospital room,the story progresses in chapters that alternate between Natasha and Jen and flip back and forth between now and then.Natasha is married to Nick and they have a beautiful baby daughter called Emily.Natasha has a beautiful home,no money worries and a loving husband.Her life would be perfect if it wasn't for Nick`s ex wife Jen who won't leave them alone.Then Natasha returns home one day and finds that Nick and Emily have disappeared.She is so desperate to find her beloved daughter that she is willing to do anything,even accept help from Jen.I don't normally feel any sympathy for characters who enter into a relationship with someone who is already in a relationship with another person but it's hard not to sympathize with poor Natasha once Emily disappears.The authors descriptions of Natasha`s despair,grief and feelings of hopelessness were so realistic,you would have to have a heart made out of stone not to feel some sympathy for the poor woman.My feelings about Jen ebbed and flowed like the waves of the sea,swapping and changing as the story unfolded.I would definitely say I liked Natasha a lot more than Jen throughout most of the book.Interspersed throughout the story were chapters voiced by a woman called Anna,a character who is doing all she can to stay under the radar because she is terrified that someone is searching for her.Who is she? and why is she so certain that her life is in danger?

This is a riveting,enthralling psychological thriller that had me hooked in from the very first page,totally gripped by the twists and turns as the story unfolded before my eyes.The characters were vividly drawn and realistic.I absolutely loved this gripping story of deceit,manipulation,relashionships and forgiveness,it is definitely worth more than five stars.Due to some of the issues raised throughout the book,I think the story would cause some interesting discussions if it was read by a book group.

Natasha and Nick are a happy couple - their little girl Emily makes three. Their world is rosy pink and happy, except for the part where Nick's ex-wife Jen is obsessed with the remnants of their marriage, and can't stop trying to get her husband back into her clutches. I read this instantaneously in one day - once I started, I couldn't even try to stop. Unfortunately, this is one of those books where if I tell you much more, it'll do you a disservice - you need to read the whole thing cover to cover, no spoilers. Trust me, it's worth it.

Loved this !!!! Natasha is married to Nick and they have a small daughter , Emily . All would be great if it wasn't for Nicks first wife Jen , She is still loved by Nicks family who care not for Natasha and blame her for wrecking their marriage . Jen and Nick are close and this is really starting to bother Natasha . We get the story from both Natasha and Jen , both now and in the past . Its a brilliant , page turning thriller of a ride . A great twist i didn't see coming early on and a satisfying conclusion . An excellent 5 stars from me !!

Natasha has a new house, husband and child. Life is hectic, but goo, or it would be if her husband’s ex, Jen would leave them in peace. But Natasha has no choice but to turn to Jen for help when her husband and little girl disappear. She begins to wonder just who she should trust, her husband or his ex-wife. Twisted and compelling