Review of uncorrected digital galley

Glen Garrity, missing for some eighteen months, deserted his family, presumably for a life with another woman. But since so much time has passed, the lack of a body has not stopped his wife, Nina, from considering him dead. After all, his fishing boat, with a great deal of blood on its deck, was floating on the lake with only the family dog, Daisy, on board. Everyone believes Glen fell overboard and drowned.

Despite her children’s misgivings, Nina has moved on. Her relationship with middle school teacher Simon Fitch seems headed toward marriage. They’ve bought a house together and the four of them are living there. Connor seems to accept Simon, but Maggie does not. She’s certain her father will return.

Nina, looking forward, resumes her social work career. But Simon is unhappy with this decision and, as Nina strives to please the new man in her life, she soon discovers that Simon’s apparent devotion hides something more dangerous. Nevertheless, she’s determined to find a way to make things work.

But what will happen when Nina discovers the sinister secrets Simon holds? What happens when everything she though she knew turns out to be a lie?

Well-developed, believable characters populate this story of closely-held secrets and deception and, although there are moments when Nina makes some cringe-worthy decisions, this top-notch thriller is sure to keep readers on the edge of their seats. The plot, with its revelations readers simply won’t see coming, takes readers in unexpected directions and the unfolding of this twisted tale is sure to keep the pages turning as fast as possible.

Highly recommended.

I received a free copy of this eBook from St. Martin’s Press and NetGalley
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I received this ARC from NetGalley for an honest review. This was an outstanding mystery. The villain was exposed early in the book, leading the reader to try to solve the why and how of the plot. A husband is missing from his fishing boat and his family tries to understand why and what happened to him . A demented protagonist plays psychological tricks on the family to try to win them over. Once I got into the story, I couldn’t put it down.

This is certainly one of the best books I have read this year! It is a thriller, unputdownable, terrifying, keeps you on the edge of your seat and will keep you up way past your bedtime reading. Nina’s husband, Glen, has disappeared, thought to have drowned while out fishing. She also learns that Glen had an affair and had lost his job. Nina meets and becomes close to Simon and eventually they move in together. Nina’s son, Connor likes Simon and they get on well. But Nina’s daughter Maggie despises Simon. I thought I had it all worked out, who the bad guy was and what was going to happen next. From this point the story became a nightmare of terror with twists I never saw coming.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Middle of the road

This had a good premise, writings and characters. It was a quick easy read that kept me entertained. Nina could be a bit selfish (moving in with a man she barely knew to avoid having to leave a town she loved) and she did make some additional foolish decisions.

It had some decent twists and there was a feeling of great suspense at times. Was it a bit over the top? Yeah, it got a bit crazy and coincidental. The reasoning for all the drama was silly and how it was orchestrated (one talented, lucky psycho). And what’s with the cop/detective that can’t hit the side of a barn in the time that he’s shot 3 times. The money too?? Just no.

Really it was much better than I’m making it sound!! If you like Hallmark movies then you will enjoy this! Kept me busy on a cold dreary day. Thanks to NetGalley, the author and St. Martin’s Press for a copy in exchange for a review.

This book really surprised me. I was very shocked about the ending. After the first page it kept me wanting more. I don’t want to give away any details. I never saw the ending coming.

FABULOUS read! I tore through this one after catching so many highly recommended reviews!

Nina's husband disappeared with no explanation 2 years ago and she has since been trying to rebuild a life with her two children, Maggie and Connor. After a chance encounter (or so we think) a new man comes into her life. Simon is a teacher at Maggie's school, a widow and seems to fit everything Nina is looking for in a man as well as oddly reminding her of her missing husband in so many strange little ways. As Nina puts her trust into this man and her new relationship things start to seem off... leaving her to question every little detail.

This was one of those books that sucked me right in and I could NOT put it down! This is my second book by this author and I'm hooked - I'll surely be back for more!!

4 stars
The Other Husband by DJ Palmer is a must-read! This book is alarming and so intense that I had to keep putting it down. At one point, I had to skip to the epilogue just to see how everything turned out, then I went back and finished the rest of the book.
The plotline is demented, deranged, insidious and unfathomable. But still seemingly real. Would this be possible in real life? I'm assuming yes. This is a powerful book about abusers and the hold they have over their victims and the lengths some will go to ensure they are always in control. It is extremely well written.
I received a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher through NetGalley. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

There are a lot of reasons I would have given this book three stars: it's a perfect lifetime movie plot filled with a hand-wringing mother who can't seem to make a decision as to whether or not her new boyfriend is good or evil; an over-the-top villain with a sweet, "I'm so perfect" persona when it suits his purpose but who is a mastermind at kidnapping, manipulation, and murder. No spoiler here. I mean if you hear a book described as a thriller and it's entitled "The New Husband," it's pretty obvious where this story is heading.

On the other hand, there were redeeming qualities. I loved high school daughter Maggie and her discovery that it's easy to judge others until those judgments land upon you. After being blackballed by the "in" crowd, she developed a sweet friendship with geeky, on the spectrum, Ben. It was an eye-opener for her to realize that unless you get to know someone, you can't possibly know their true worth. I also felt empathy for Glen who was confronted with the realization that through his own fault he had failed to be the dad he should have been.

All in all, a decent read. Thanks Net Galley for the opportunity to review.

A well written, great read. Loved the suspense and all the twists and turns. This book will keep you on your toes and guessing clear to the end. If you like suspense novels, this is a must read for you.

This was a domestic thriller that didn't really bring anything new to the table. It centers around Nina, a mother of 2 whose husband Glen disappears under suspicious circumstances almost 2 years ago;; since then, she has met and moved in with a new beau, Simon. There are also some chapters told from her 13-year-old daughter Maggie's POV.

I found the plot to be predictable in this one, and Nina's character to be frustratingly dense. I also found myself annoyed with both her best friends and her therapist, who heard what she was dealing with and didn't bother to do anything to help her. Maggie, the young daughter, made the smartest decisions in the story and seemed like the most believable character. Nina's son, Connor, was such a bit character that I don't know why he was even part of the story. I also found the writing to be a tad verbose- the story could have been told in less words/chapters overall with the same overall impact.

Overall, this one was not for me- it just felt like a predictable story that has been told before. I saw some other readers wrote that it felt like a Lifetime movie, and I could definitely see that. Not sure this will be memorable to avid readers of the genre.

Thanks to Netgalley for providing me an advance copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

This book is very very disturbing. I couldn't put it down, it was great. It pulled me in from the start and didn't get go until the very end. Great read!

Nina Garrity is a wife to Glen, and a mother to Connor and Maggie. Nina learns from officers that her husband is missing. His boat was found with their dog, Daisy, on board and blood. Glen's body was never located.

Now, nearly tow years later, Nina has a chance to start over. She is moving in with Simon Fitch, who is a history teacher at her daughter's school. They have bought a new home. Connor has adjusted to the situation, but Maggie has not. Nina is still hesitant to agree to Simon's proposal.

Nina finds Simon to be a caring, compassionate person, who makes her feel adored. Ater all, Simon has gone through his own torment with two of his former wives. Maggie seems to see a different side to Simon. Nina chalks up Maggie's attitude to still grieving over her father. Nina and Connor, wish that Maggie would just accept Simon, so they could all just move forward.

Nina still has unanswered questions about her missing husband, and sets out to get answers and when she does, she learns how little she really knows him. Glen kept so many secrets. On the home front, Nina can't understand Simon's persistence regarding her new job. Simon's attributes aren't always charming. Nina has no idea her daughter is hiding a secret that could change everything. A secret if told, could put them all in danger.

This story has a lot of twists and turns, and mostly told from through the standpoint of Maggie and Nina. There is also a message of forgiveness, and I loved how the author had an unlikely friendship come into being between Maggie and another overlooked classmate.

I received an ARC from NetGalley via St. Martin's Press and I have voluntarily reviewed this eBook.

Thank you to NetGalley and to the publisher for the opportunity to read and review THE NEW HUSBAND by D.J. Palmer. I received a free copy in exchange for my honest review.

Five stars and here’s why:

LOVED IT! The author did not disappoint! The secrets and suspense kept me up all night. Holy plot twisting and turning like a rollercoaster kept me guessing. I was sad to see this book come to an end – it was just that good. Total book hangover. Highly recommend.

This was a riveting book almost from the first page. I usually don’t read this type of book but the characters were beautifully created, felt truthful in their emotions and actions and the story itself had amazing twists and turns that were awesome!

After her husband’s disappearance, Nina, a middle aged mother of two teens begins to turn her life around and meets a middle school teacher who seems to know just how to please her. Allowing him into her life seems risky at first but Simon seems to anticipate Nina’s every need, fear, difficulty and gradually they move in together along with her children. Simon seems to always anticipate her every like and dislike. Only her daughter seems to see a somewhat different side of this man but Nina just wants the nightmare of her husband’s disappearance to be over. Gradually her self confidence, her friendships, even her relationship with her parents begin changing as she becomes more and more isolated. Facts begin to emerge about the kind of man her husband Glen really was that didn’t make sense. He had had an affair; he had lost his job and had drained all their savings; he wasn’t the man she had thought him to be and now he was gone. She was determined to move on and to provide a stable home for her children who are also suffering from the sudden loss of their father. Things, however, are not as they seem.

Typical story of a woman who loses husband and quickly finds love with another man. It was somewhat predictable in the first half but boy, was I glad I kept reading! The second half was a roller coaster with twists galore. You'll find out who the villain is (I mean look at the title!) but I was hooked. The story was disturbing but so so good; definitely recommend this thriller if you're into the genre!

There are times when a book calls to you and says why not take a chance and see how it goes. For this reader, that chance paid off. I was ready for the typical story about a missing husband and the man who comes to take his place. But this book was deliciously devious and offered a few heart racing moments.

Poor Nina Garrity! Not only is her husband missing, but it seems as if he was a two timing embezzler who had her fooled from the get go. So much for wine and roses! However Nina has a new man in her life, and although her daughter is bitterly opposed to this new match, Nina plows on ahead moving in with Mr Right and taking her two children with her.

There's a lot going on and most of it is basically lies and rumors that are sending rippling effects into Nina's family. As the story continues, we find out, as usual, things we thought we knew about the people we love are often not really so.

Yes, Simon Fitch is the perfect man making Nina, a year and a half after husband Glen went missing, presumably dead, jumping at the chance to become a couple and move him with him. Simon is a teacher, a catch really, but Maggie, Nina's teenage daughter sees something in Simon that is off. Perhaps it's jealousy that her mother has moved on, but there is something sinister in Simon and Maggie is determined to make her mother see the Simon that Maggie views.

It's a game for Simon as he tries to ingratiate himself into the family, but with Maggie he has a capable adversary. As the secrets are revealed, we find once again what appears to be real is further from the truth than anyone thought.

This was a fine psychological thriller that had me wondering if all the pieces would finally come together wondering if Nina would eventually realize that all that glitters is not gold.

Thank you to D.J. Palmer, St Martin's Press, and NetGalley for an advanced copy of this exciting thriller due out April 14, 2020

Holy character development!!! It’s rare to read a thriller that has a fun plot, great pacing, AND complex characters. I’m actually sad that I’m finished with it but I really couldn’t put it down. DJ Palmer has grown so much as a writer and I’m here for it. I will be recommending this to everyone.

Wow! What a book! Full of twists and turns that kept me guessing page after page.The New Husband is about a family that has been overwhelmed by trauma and deception. The husband and dad is missing, presumed dead. The children are barely coping. The mom is trying to move on and rebuild her family with the help of her new boyfriend. Is the husband really dead? Is the new boyfriend what he seems to be? This is a terrific read! A great thriller! My copy of this book was provided by the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. My thanks to the the author, the publisher, and NetGalley for the opportunity to read and review it.

I read this book quickly. It is an easy read. I will say that it is known from the beginning that something is up with the new husband/boyfriend and the ex husband from the beginning couple of pages. We just don't know exactly what it is until the middle part of the book. I love how D.J. Palmer gives some detail in the beginning and builds the characters quickly and then gets right into the meat and potatoes of the story.

For all single mothers out there like Nina, the main character, this book will make you think twice before bringing a guy into the house with the kids. Every chapter has a new event going on that keeps you second-guessing. Is this really a diabolical act on the part of the new husband/boyfriend or is it Nina's imagination?

I highly recommend this book for your psychological thriller needs.

Thank you to Netgalley for the ARC of this book. I am so thankful.

Wow! I just finished reading this novel and am still somewhat in it. Nina is a Mother of two and may or may not be an abandoned wife. Her husband, Glen, went fishing and his boat was found in a nearby lake with the family dog in it and blood on the bottom of it. Glen was searched for but never found. Whether he was alive or dead remained a mystery. In the two years following his loss, Nina began to date Simon, a history teacher at her daughter’s middle school and eventually she sold her home and her family and Simon moved in together at a new home they were purchasing. The family had the usual problems blending leads to, but at times they seemed worse than other people’s. Going further into today’s situation will lead to spoilers but I will tell you the nothing is as it seems and that gaslighting is still going strong. This is well worth reading. Thanks to Net Galley and St. Martin’s Press for an ARC for an honest review.