Thanks to NetGalley and Harlequin for providing this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

I loved The Marriage Lie by this author and didn't really care for Three Days Missing, so I wasn't sure where this one would fall. I think this was in the middle. There is a woman using the name Beth that is on the run after leaving an abusive husband and there is a woman named Sabine that is missing. The book alternates between Beth's journey and the search for Sabine. I think the issue for me is that around 60% I had the basics of what was going on figured out and while there were surprises at the end that I had not figured out, they weren't big enough to boost this one to a 5 star. Still, there was plenty of suspense at the end and I kept turning the pages, so it was pretty good overall. I look forward to this author's next book.

I was given an advanced copy to read in exchange for an honest review!

Wow, what a story! This is a book that truly is about the unexpected. The characters are written so well that you feel sorry for characters then later in the book you wonder why you ever felt that way.

The story truly speaks to horrible situations that women find themselves in. When you are in an abusive relationship you some times your too afraid to leave and it take courage to try to find a way out. This story captures the frustration and fear a victim feels.

Highly recommend to read.

This has the absolute potential to become a best selling thriller. The book maintains it's intensity throughout and I never felt like there was a lull in the writing. This book reminded me a lot of "The Wife Between Us" in the way it was written with a story line that I was sure I had correct and turned out to be completely wrong, which I should've been able to figure. I thought the whole premise was interesting, very well written, and because I received an ARC, it was difficult to get around with formatting but I know that would be cleared up before print. AMAZING book.

While the thriller part thoroughly worked for me (a promising premise, a great page-turner), the characters didn’t (superficial and stereotyped, especially the supporting roles), and the ending fell short (not to mention too Christian-Fiction-y for my liking).
Nevertheless the momentous twist that I didn’t see coming deserves an extra star for it will surely please lovers of the physiological thriller genre.
Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the advance copy in exchange for an honest review.

This kept me solidly interested. Great story even after the actual story reveals itself...I hate to use the word "twist" because it seems overused and people base their entire experience on if they liked the twist or figured out the twist. So much more to a book than a twist, even when it's a delicious one.

Free copy from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

"If my husband doesn't report me missing, am I really gone?"

I don't know!!
Are you really gone?
Who is your husband??
Who are YOU???

Take a shot of Gone Girl with a generous splash of Sleeping With the Enemy and it still won't taste as good as Dear Wife.

From the fabulous cover
to the captivating plot
to the carefully crafted twist
to the fast and to-the-point writing style of Kimberly Belle,
this book is a compulsive read from beginning to end.

4.5 ⭐

**I received an ARC from the publisher in exchange for an honest review**

Wow! Kimberly Belle came out swinging with this one! I LOVE a twist and this had a big one. In "Dear Wife" we meet Sabine who is missing, her husband Jeffrey who is searching for herb(and also beating her behind closed doors) and a cop named Marcus who is trying to find the missing woman. It sounds so simple, but it was anything but. I love it when I'm reading a book and suddenly there is a shift and everything I thought I knew i was reading turns out to be false.

Thank you to netgalley and the publisher for this ARC!

I really enjoyed this book. It kept me guessing til the last chapter. I had a hard time putting it down and when I had to I thought about what would come next. Ms. Belle has become one of my favorite authors

Loved falling into this story. Following the different characters on their journey was so enjoyable. They were written really well, each with their individual characteristics apparent. Have to say, Beth is an amazing woman!!! The end got me- not why I expected, but a fantastic way to wrap up a book I didn’t want to put down! 🙌
Thank you NetGalley for this early copy!

This was a really well written book. I loved the split points of views of the different characters and the story really kept me guessing. It had a satisfying ending and had memorable quotes and actions throughout the story.

I’ve read Kimberly Belle books before but her latest is definitely my favorite. Interesting, dynamic characters and no shortage of thrilling moments. Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for a free copy in exchange for review.

Excellent domestic psychological drama with a twist I never saw coming. It does have a bit of disturbing domestic violence, so be aware if sensitive to that kind of content.

Update: I had promised a more thorough review but I'm afraid I may give something away so just know that this does NOT go where you think it is and instead of straining your brain trying to figure it out, just go with the flow.

This is perfect for readers of Catherine McKenzie, Peter Swanson, Shari LaPena, and B. A. Paris.

Kimberly Belle does it again! What an enjoyable read with lots of twists and turns and surprises I never saw coming. Highly recommend especially for fans of Lianne Moriarty.

Dear Wife is about a woman, Beth, who is on the run from her abusive husband. She has it planned out: how to get away, where to stay, and how to keep her real identity hidden.

But what if her husband’s not ready to give up on tracking her down?

Meanwhile a woman from Beth’s hometown, Sabine, goes missing. Her husband, we’re quickly learning, is not exactly a stand-up man. Which may leave us thinking are Beth and Sabine’s disappearances related in some way?

Unfortunately, I saw the “twist” coming early on, but the story was certainly well executed, and I had a firm grasp on each of the characters and their personalities. Beth went on quite the adventure to get to her ultimate destination, and it kept me wanting to turn pages.

I would recommend this book to fans of psychological thrillers and books about strong women!

Holy cow!
THIS BOOK!!
Written in alternating narrators, this book keeps you guessing all the way through. Because of the alternating narrators you are never quite sure who the heck to believe - which makes the story that much better.
I thought I knew what was happening....and then BAM! I was very wrong.
Twists, turns, suspense... this book has it.
I need people to read this so we can discuss it!!
Actual stars: 4.5

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for an advanced reader copy of Dear Wife in exchange for my honest review. Dear Wife by Kimberly Belle is a twisty thriller I throughly enjoyed. The protagonist Beth escapes her husband’s abusive grip and she is on the run constantly reminding the reader of the potential manhunt. Kimberly Belle depicts Beth as calculating and quietly bold, and I appreciated her character. The plot of Dear Wife allows the reader to see only portions of Beth’s plan leaving us in suspense as to whether Beth will indeed escape her husband. I appreciated the premise of the story and I loved watching the plot unfold surprising me throughout the entire story.

Girl Gone Good. The easiest way to tell you about this particular book, my first from Ms. Belle, is that it very much evokes the Gone Girl vibe. Thus, whether you're a fan of that work or not will give you a good indication of whether this book may be for you - though if your feelings toward that book are not particularly negative, I would still recommend giving this one a try. And if you're not familiar with that work... what rock have you been living under for the last few years? :D

On its own, this is a solid mystery told from three perspectives - a woman on the run, a man she is running from, and a cop investigating the disappearance. The key difference between this tale and Gone Girl is that this tale doesn't suddenly and mind-warpingly pivot halfway through, but instead begins to drop major clues in the back half of the book before explicitly revealing itself with about 15% left in the book, leading to the finale.

Overall an excellent work thanks to the back half in particular, and I'm very much looking forward to future work from Ms. Belle. Very recommended.

Thanks to Netgalley for an advanced reader copy. I feel like the first half of this book was a page turner. Around halfway through, it started falling flat for me. I wanted to like this book, and would give first 50% 4 stars. However, it declined thereafter. There was too much fluff and inconsequential information about who she was staying with and about the church. There were some obvious red herrings for me. Overall, I’d give this book 3 stars.

Kimberly Belle does it again! Another great novel full of suspense. I wasn't sure if I was going to enjoy this book as I found the first half a little slow. But, It's worth the build up.

The story is told from 3 different perspectives: "Beth" - who's on the run trying to escape her life, Jeffrey - who has returned home from a business trip to find his wife is missing and Marcus - the local detective assigned to the case.

The story really unfolds in the last half of the book and things are not always what they seem.

#Dearwife is a very solid story and is definitely on my recommendation list. Pick it up and you won't be disappointed.

Thank you to #NetGalley and #Harlequin for an advanced copy..

Thank you NetGalley for the digital ARC of Dear Wife by Kimberly Belle. This book had a mix of characters; all with their own lies and secrets. Beth is on the run. Jeffrey comes home to find is wife Sabine missing. What has happened to Sabine? Why is Beth on the run? The twist at the end of the book will surprise you!