I enjoyed this suspense thriller very much! It kept me turning pages long after I should have gone to sleep.

As the chapter titles change between Beth, Jeffrey and Marcus we learn there are three men who have missing wives with Sabina being the focus of the hunt. If you pay close attention to the details of Beth's escape you can being to figure out who she ins't and eventually is.

Well-written suspense thriller that handles spousal abuse situations.

Awesome, awesome, awesome!!! This well written and well paced roller coaster of a book will have you speed reading in order to find out what happens. Then as I am reaching the end I slow down because I didn't want it to end. Pre-order this book now so it'll be waiting for you on release day and don't blame me if you stay up way past your bedtime like I did because I couldn't stop reading. Happy reading!

A fast-paced, dark thriller that kept me interested even though I saw one of the twists coming. The story is told from the point of view of three characters, each with a distinct voice. Even the minor characters were well written. I would recommend this title for anyone who likes suspense and twists.

You know how when everyone says you gotta see this movie, its great! Then once you see it, while its good, it doesn't live up to your expectations. The fault is in you and your expectations, not the movie. That's how I feel about this book. I was so excited to read an "awesome" thriller, so many poor ones out there, that this book and I didn't stand a chance.

I recommend to those considering this one dont read the reviews (should have taken my own advise), just read it, you'll love it.

I received an ARC from NetGalley and the publisher in exchange for my honest review.

#DearWife is a story of twists and turns. Just when I thought I knew who was who and what was going on, I was wrong.
Once I got into the book, I didn't want to put it down. Then a twist.... I didn't see coming. The book will keep you guessing. Great job Kimberly Belle.

Thanks to #NetGalley for letting me read this.

This heart stopping thriller, Dear Wife by Kimberly Belle, had me gasping and kept my heart pounding. Beth is desperate, she plans and connives to get away from her husband. She creates a new image, a new name and carefully prepares for any chance he could find her. This book is layered and layered with suspicion and mistrust, I could not put this down. It is an amazing story on the run, loved it and highly recommend. Thank you #NetGalley #ParkRow #DearWife #KimberlyBelle

I received this advanced readers copy early from netgalley in exchange for a honest review.
This is my first book by Kimberly Belle and all I can say is wow! Definitely kept me turning the page! I will say what happened was not what it seemed! I had it all wrong! You have got to read this book, coming soon to a bookstore near you. Well June 25th so not soon enough.
Happy Reading.!!!

Another nail-biter from Ms. Belle!

I had a hard time putting this one down. The book offers us a few POVs: "Beth" (not her real name we learn practically right away) who is on the run from someone, Jeffrey whose realtor wife (also read: the breadwinner) Sabine is missing... leaving Jeffrey the prime suspect, and Marcus the police officer tasked to find out what happened to Sabine.

Each of these people have their own issues/baggage and when the three finally intersect, it's quite a fast-paced, wild ride!

I thought this was another fabulous book by one of my favorite authors.

Dear Wife is a story told by more than one person. Each chapter gives little clues to the storyline. You have Beth...an alias... a woman fleeing an abusive husband. Jeffrey, a husband searching for his missing wife. Marcus, the police detective looking for a missing woman. It all seems easy to figure out, but things are not how they seem.

This book is the first book I have read by this author. The summary immediately caught my attention. As the book unfolds, it kept pulling me in deeper and deeper. At first, the story seems typical, but I knew something was wrong. I just knew it could not be as simple as it seemed. I liked that it kept me guessing. I kept asking myself, "what am I missing" and "what is the mystery." I enjoyed how Belle keeps the reader guessing. I am looking forward to more books from this author.

4.5*
Wowza! That was one finely-crafted, twisty tale!

Beth Murphy needs to disappear! Leaving an abusive relationship behind. One thing she knows for certain…if he finds her, he will kill her. How far does she need to go before she’s safe? How deeply under cover can she hide? And will it ever be enough?

A flurry of moving parts taking place. Her husband proclaiming his innocence. Her sister pointing fingers. The detective in charge turning over every rock!

This is the second book by Kimberly Belle I’ve read, With “Three Days Missing” being my first. But as much as I enjoyed that read, this book ramps up the thriller scale to a whole new level!
Fabulous job, Ms. Belle! You managed to capture all the emotions in every character perfectly! I felt the fear, anger and frustration in all of them.

The tale flowed effortlessly from multiple POVs and I quickly finished in just a few sittings. I was looking for the perfect distraction from my every day, and this fit the bill perfectly!

This book will definitely be a top thriller for 2019! Highly recommend! Don’t miss out!

I still have this author’s previous book The Marriage Lie on my shelf, I need to bump that one up quickly!

A fabulous buddy read with Susanne that we both loved!❤️

Thank you to NetGalley, Harlequin- Trade Publishing and Kimberley Belle for an ARC to read and review.

I received a free e-copy of Dear Wife by Kimberly Belle from NetGalley for my honest review.

Wow, what a twisted and suspenseful read.

Beth is a battered wife who has been planning her escape from her husband and marriage of ten years. She knows she needs to get out before he kills her. Her husband, however, is clever and merciless. A clever game of cat and mouse but who will win? An intense read you won't be able to put down.

This book hooked me from page 1. The author used 3 different POV’s to keep the story going and the reader engaged. There were lots of twists and turns as you tried to piece the story together. Two women are missing and will they be found? This book keeps the tension high as you try to figure out who is truly evil. Another winner from this talented author!

Jeffrey returns home from a work trip to find his wife Sabine is missing. The only evidence the police find is her abandoned car.

As the police investigate, the case becomes a tangled web of lies, violence and seduction.

“Beth” is on the run and has been planning for this new beginning for over a year. Trying to throw her violent husband off her scent.

Great read very suspenseful. Would recommend, I tore through the pages of this suspenseful psychological thriller

Thank you Netgalley.com, Kimberly Belle & Harlequin Enterprises Limited

Thank you Netgalley for the ARC.

It started slow but the ending was unexpected and surprising. I enjoyed it.

Detective Durand was assigned this missing persons case leading him to first question Sabine’s husband. During his investigation he uncovers some shockingly good secrets about the relationship between Sabine and Jeffrey.

One woman’s fight for survival prepared her to defend herself while building a new life for herself.

Characters:
Jeffrey Hardison the husband
Beth Murphy the missing person
Sabine Hardison Jeffrey’s wife
Ingrid Sabine’s twin sister
Detective Marcus Durand the officer looking for the missing person

Three points of view from Beth, Jeffrey, and Marcus.

Overall:
Once you get a closer look into the dynamics of the marriage you find those nifty little crevices of insecurities and doubts.
I thought it was thought provoking. The lies were easy to detect early on. The big question was determining who was doing the lying and why?

Although, I began to lose interest in Beth’s character. The people she came in contact with were not all that interesting. Sabine, Trevor and Jeffrey had a more colorful life.

After the tricky twisty turns were revealed I was pleasantly surprised with the unexpected turn of events. Quite a clever revelation. Yet, I was still disappointed with the execution. Beth’s character didn’t hold my interest quite the same way as some of the other characters.

I loved this book! Even though I kind of guessed the ending halfway through, it still kept me turning the pages until the very end! Highly recommend to anyone who loves the same types of books as I do -- suspense, crime, or women's fiction. I love the strong female lead and the way it keeps you guessing.

While I enjoyed this book, it wasn’t the fast-paced kind I normally read. Instead, it felt more like a slow burn; getting you hooked and telling you just enough to make you keep reading. I never felt like the main character wasn’t in all that much danger, but did want to know what was going on and learn the rest of her back story. Overall, a decent thriller that I recommend.

I'm 50 books into 2019 and Dear Wife is an absolute favorite! Kimberly Belle hits it out of the park in this novel of suspense and thrill that is masterfully and expertly told from several points of view. Beth Murphy is on the run. Sabine Hardison is missing. Is there a connection?
From the guilty looking husband to the Detective determined to fund out I put my "go away! I'm reading" sign up for this one. I read it in 2 sittings, only because I couldn't pry my eyelids open any longer at the first sitting.
I have read all of Belle's books and this is truly her best work yet. I'm a big fan and bring me anything she writes because she's tops! Freaking Fantastic!! 5 stars shining bright and lighting up the universe.

I tore through this book because it's fast-paced and well written. This is a psychological thriller that has shades of Gone Girl thrown in (lots of books try but this one really did remind me SO MUCH of Gone Girl). The descriptions of the gritty, sweaty, Southern climate are so spot on along with the characterizations of the characters that I'm glad that I haven't taken a shower yet because to be honest, I feel kind of icky now that I'm done. (But icky in the way that a good psychological thriller makes you feel icky.) There's some foreshadowing in the plot that I kind of caught onto, but it didn't take anything away from the climax at all.. I'd recommend. Also, this one would make a good limited series on Netflix, or HBO or somewhere. 4 stars.

Imagine running for your life. How will you get away? Will you have to look over your shoulder for the rest of your life? Those are the questions the main character in Dear Wife must consider. This is a book full of suspense. It's definitely a thriller. I enjoyed this and did NOT want to put it down. I highly recommend!