Stephen Aston is getting married again, and his two daughters, Tully and Rachel, are not happy about it. Stephen's fiancé, Heather, is much younger than him - in fact, she's the same age as Rachel. To add to that, Stephen announces their impending nuptials to Tully and Rachel like it's no big deal that he's still legally married to their mom, Pam. Stephen doesn't see any issue with his new engagement because Pam suffers from dementia that has significantly progressed to the point where she seldom recognizes her own daughters. But, to Tully and Rachel, it's almost like as soon as Pam was admitted to a full-time care facility, Heather and Stephen start their romantic relationship and get engaged only months later. To Tully and Rachel, something is terribly wrong with this picture, and they need to figure out who Heather is and what she is doing with their father.


Once again, Sally Hepworth has impressed me with another amazing domestic thriller. Jumping between Tully, Rachel, and Heather's POVs, the three women tell a story about family, betrayal, and love. While the book begins by setting up Heather as the classic gold-digging younger wife, it quickly pivots and puts the focus on Tully, Rachel, and Heather's relationships to one another and their own drama. I think my favorite part about this book is how strong the character development is in all three women and how none of them are the shining star or quintessential villain, which is unique for a domestic thriller. I have reviewed a handful of Sally's books before, so, if you're a regular reader (hello!), you already know that I just really enjoy Sally's storytelling, which I feel like has only gotten better with each book. The Younger Wife is fast-paced, thrilling, and full of little nuances that will keep you guessing until the very end. I don't really have any complaints about this book other than I wanted a lot more, so I would highly recommend reading The Younger Wife when it comes out on April 5, 2022! And if you just can't wait for The Younger Wife, check out The Good Sister.

At first I didn’t think I’d like this. Thought it would be too simple. Then about a third of the way in it started to get really good. Soon I couldn’t put it down. Definitely worth a try. Thanks NetGalley for pre-Release copy for honest review

I loved this book. Family ties, old lies, the white elephant in the room no one speaks of. Fearless reaction to a ‘gut’ feeling. Women sticking up for each other is a feeling like no other. So many times women are manipulated by their needs: shelter, funds, care, safety, security; these things we have been groomed to believe can only be derived from one source. Lead on ladies.

Great book! Not my favorite by Sally Hepworth (The Good Sister is my favorite of hers- you have to read it if you haven’t yet!), but still a good read! This story follows sisters Tully and Rachel as their father starts a relationship with a younger woman, Heather, even though he is still married to their mother, Pam. Tully and Rachel also have their own things they are working through.. The family dynamics are intricate, and come together nicely at the end.

Sally Hepworth is my favorite author, so I had high expectations and was thrilled to receive an advanced copy! The Younger Wife is the perfect mix of family drama & domestic suspense. The book didn’t immediately grab my attention, but by 1/4 of the way in, I was hooked and couldn’t put it down! The ending is absolutely amazing! I will be telling everyone about this book.

Tully and Rachel are the daughters of Stephen and Pam. Pam has dementia and Stephen has met a younger woman, Heather, who he is in love with and wants to marry her.

I really enjoyed this book up until the end. I'm still trying to digest it. Everyone in this book has major issues and needs/gets therapy. I liked the relationship between the girls and Heather. I felt bad for Pam and I didn't think she should be thrown into some of the family dynamics. Fiona brought nothing to the table for me.

The only other book I've read by Hepworth was "The Good Sister" which I loved. This one was good but the ending just didn't gel for me. I will still read her books, I think she has a real talent.

Thanks to Netgalley and St. Martin's for the chance to read and give an honest review for this book.

Thank you to St. Martin’s Press, Sally Hepworth, and NetGalley for the advance copy of The Younger Wife. I really enjoyed this book. Great character development. Complex family relationships. Lots of questionably reliable narrators. However, I’m a little tired of that plot device, it’s been way overused in fiction the past few years. 4 solid stars. #NetGalley #TheYoungerWife

This book starts with a mystery, then goes back in time to develop the characters, and holds up to the burning questions of what happened, and to whom?

The characters are believable. Dad, Steven is obliviously happy in his little bubble with the much younger Heather, who has her own issues and insecurities. Tully has secrets, and is a total wreck. Rachel is a mystery her own family hasn’t tried to solve, as they’re all self absorbed. Mom is talking , but is anyone really listening?

I definitely recommend this book if you enjoy a slower, even pace. Once I got into it, I found it hard to put down. I’m looking forward to reading more by this author.

This book had me hooked from beginning! It doesn't stop through the whole story, it left me wanting more and more. I thought I had it solved but by the end I just.was not sure what to believe!! Thanks for a great read, I will share with my friends!

I love Sally Hepworth! She does not disappoint! Her characters are rich, quirky and somewhat unlikeable. This story explores family dynamics,, a loved ones battle with dementia, and second chances. It was a quick read and thoroughly enjoyable. Sometimes things aren’t quite what they seem.

Tully and Rachel are faced with the awkward task of meeting their father’s new girlfriend at lunch. Their mother Pam has recently been placed in a home due to her worsening Alzheimer’s condition. Their father Stephen has recently started dating Heather, who is younger than his daughters. As Heather and Stephen’s relationship develops, Heather is beginning to have doubts about Stephen. She begins to question their relationship, but Stephen convinces her she has a drinking problem.

The story is told In current time, at the wedding of Heather and Stephen, where some commotion has happened out of sight of the guests the other story line is in the past, leading up to the wedding. The author weaves in details about a secret in Rachel’s past, as well as Tully’s kleptomaniac habits. Each begins to question their past memories when Pamela makes a strange comment at the birthday party for Tully’s son. Does Pamela have a clear memory,or is it the dementia talking? And why did Pamela have a water bottle filled with money? What was she planning?

Thank you to the author for this ARC. This review is my honest opinion.

I was craving a good mystery, and The Younger Wife gave me exactly what I was looking for!

Stephen is engaged to Heather…but he’s still married to Pam. Pam has dementia & Stephen is planning to divorce her in order to marry a much younger Heather. Stephen’s two daughters, Tully & Rachel, are not convinced all is as it seems.

This book will have you hooked from the very first page, making it nearly impossible to put down. The pages turn quickly as you realize all of the characters have something to hide. Told from the rotating perspectives of Heather, Tully, & Rachel (and an occasional unknown POV), the seemingly picture-perfect Aston family begins to crumble. The question is, what is true?

Much like one of the main characters, the author has you questioning everything you believe about these characters. You will flip flop your feelings on all of them at some point in the story, which, to me, is the hallmark of a well-executed mystery.

The ending left me a *little* let down, but not insanely so. I wanted something just a bit more jaw-dropping and conclusive. Perhaps, though, the author simply wanted us to stew on the ending of the book & think beyond the ending of what we were given. This would make an excellent book club book—great for discussion.

Thank you to NetGalley & St. Martin’s Press for the ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review. I highly encourage everyone to read this when it comes out in April 2022!

Thanks to NetGalley and St. Martin's Press for an advanced readers copy in exchange for an honest review.

4+ stars

I flew through The Younger Wife in a day. Rachel and Tully are sisters and their mother Pamela suffers from dementia. Their father announced he and Heather (who is younger than his daughters) are getting married after he divorces Pam. Secrets are discovered and motives are questioned.

I loved getting to know Tully and Rachel. I highly recommend reading The Younger Wife.

What do you do when dad announces he is getting married. To a younger woman. And he is still married to mom. Tully and Rachel have secrets too. Rachel is determined to find out the truth. Will there be a wedding?

Stephen is getting g married. But first he has to divorce his wife. His two adult children aren’t thrilled with this, as their mum had dementia. At the wedding someone ends up dead.
The story has an interesting premise, but fell a little flat for me. The motive and decision made at the wedding did nothing seem warranted to me.

Sally Hepworth’s The Younger Wife is the story of a family with lots of secrets. Dr. Stephen Aston is planning on marrying his interior designer, Heather, but there’s one problem, he’s still married to his "first" wife. This well-written book about family secrets, loyalty, friendship, and appearance versus reality will keep you eagerly reading until the surprising end. Make sure you read the Epilogue! I have my fingers crossed for a sequel!

Talk about family drama, this book is overflowing with it. The main event is Heather and Stephen's wedding. He's determined to marry Heather who is the age of his daughter's but there's a little kink. He's still married to his wife who's in a nursing home with dementia. Obviously his daughter's are not thrilled and they're a little on the crazy side. Neither are married and they think Heather is a gold digger. The book has a triple POV in that it's told from Heather's side and that of his daughters Tully and Rachel. This was a great book that will keep your interest and you'll find it hard to put down. The wedding of all weddings when everything comes to a head. Family dynamics on steroids. I read an arc copy via Net Galley and voluntarily chose to review it.

Sally Hepworth brings us another page-turner!

The Aston family, while civilized on the outside, has some serious issues going on behind closed doors.

The thing I love most about Hepworth’s books are the characters. She never fails to dig deep. This is especially true in The Younger Wife, with one exception, Stephen - the family patriarch. This seems to be by design and something I won’t elaborate on so as not to give any spoilers.

I really could not put this one down. But when I reached the last page I had a feeling like I shouldn’t be done yet. It was an ending I thought about for days afterward and am still thinking about. While I do think it was done masterfully, the last 10% of the book left me unsettled.

I highly recommend this one and thank NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

I love it. Loved every single word. I had to finish in one evening beacsie it was that good!
When is said she changes everything I had no Idea it wasn’t the she we thought it would be!
Love the lies, deception and family secrets.

Imagine how you'd feel if your father was marrying a woman who was the same age as you? Tully and Rachel's father is doing just that. As the story progresses, family secrets come into play and we're never quite sure who to believe. Things come to a head at the wedding and well, you'll just have to read it to find out!
highly recommend!
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the opportunity to read and review an advanced reader's copy of this book.