Grateful to the author and publisher for letting me read an early copy ! Talk about your dysfunctional family. Every single one of them ! Pam has dementia. Dad finds a new younger woman to love, even though he is still married. Rachel suffered an early trauma in life and her therapy has been to eat / bake her feelings. Tully, well just wow. What a mess. Klepto ! and making her kids anxious. At the wedding there is a violent attack. Who did it ? Is it justified ? Or did they never really know their Dad at all ? Great book as always !

First, thank you to NetGalley and @stmartinspress and @macmillianpublishing for this ARC. The book starts out narrated by an unknown character at the wedding of Stephen and Heather. The wedding quickly turns to bloodshed. There is Heather, the much younger women in Stephen's life. Tully and Rachel, Stephen's daughters and Pam, Stephen's new ex-wife, who lives in a nursing home with dementia. The book then takes a step back to explain the series of events that lead to this moment. What happens after the vows are said? Who is hurt and why? Lastly, who is the narrator? I really enjoyed this book but I felt like it left me hanging at the end. She leaves you with several options of who is guilty but I was waiting for the twist. I felt the ending fell flat. #TheYoungerWife #SallyHepworth #apr2022

4.5 stars rounded up to 5. I have read and enjoyed a few other books by Sally Hepworth, so I was thrilled to receive an ARC of her newest one, due out in April 2022, from NetGalley (big thank you to them and to St. Martin's Press). And it did not disappoint! The Younger Wife is a domestic suspense novel, told from the viewpoint of two sisters, Rachel and Tully, and their father Stephen's fiancee, Heather. Both of the sisters are struggling with their father's decision to marry again, not only because Heather is a bit younger than they are, but mainly because he's still married to their mother (who suffers from dementia). And as per usual in family dramas, all three women and Stephen (and Pam, the wife with dementia) have secrets and struggles that are revealed as the story unfolds.

It starts out at the wedding, and you find out right away that something terrible happens directly after the vows are said, but you don't know exactly what right away. Then it cuts back to a year prior, and goes forward. Hepworth has a way of writing that pulls me in and keeps me turning the pages, and most chapters ended on a note that left me wanting more of that particular viewpoint - but I'd quickly become invested in the next chapter and want more of it when it ended - so I flew through this novel. Occasionally, it would flash forward to another scene from the wedding, which would help tie together the pieces from the past. Those scenes were narrated by an unknown wedding guest, though you do find out who towards the end of the book.

There were several tough issues in this book (kleptomania, emotional eating, miscarriage, rape, abuse), and I cared about most of the characters, especially Rachel. Some of the secrets that were revealed were surprising, though you started to see them coming as the story went on. I thought it was well done, though the ending left me with a few questions (it is mostly tied up, so you aren't left hanging, but made me question several things I had thought I was sure about and just left me wondering, which is frustrating). If not for the ending, I would give it a full 5 stars, but I knocked off a half star due to the questions I still have. But overall, I loved this page turner and definitely recommend it and look forward to Hepworth's next one.

This book was a solid four stars for me, right until the end. I’m rounding up to four because I could not put it down. We begin at the wedding of Stephen Aston, a mature successful heart surgeon, and Heather, his interior designer and younger than his daughters. His prior wife Pam has advanced dementia, she attends the wedding with their daughters, Rachel and Tully. There is a shocking event at the wedding and then we're taken back to the prior year or so and propelled through the story by alternating narratives from Heather, Rachel, and Tully. This structure is almost always a page turner for me and Hepworth keeps it going with well drawn characters, their slowly unfolding histories, and a suspenseful plot. The Aston family has hidden trauma and everyone has a dark secret. I felt somewhat gaslit by the ending but it’s a solid domestic suspense novel and I enjoyed the ride. This was my first Sally Hepworth book but I’ll be adding her to my TBR. Thank you NetGalley for this advanced copy - opinion is my own.

The Younger Wife is the latest book from author Sally Hepworth. I've read and enjoyed most of her previous work, and I was thrilled to get an early copy of this one from NetGalley. A mix of family drama and suspense, this out-of-order novel makes for a great guessing game. You know from early on that someone is attacked or hurt at a wedding. Was it the new or former wife? The groom? One of his adult daughters? The mysterious guest we know little about... so much to keep readers wondering what's going on behind the scenes.

The characters are fantastic in this novel. Each has flaws, and they all make you want to root for them, except possibly the patriarch. Jury is out on him from the beginning. Is he abusive? Or is it all being misunderstood? I suppose someone could fall a few times, misread a situation where someone's trying to help you but it appears like they hit you. I'm not giving away spoilers here... this is the premise of the story. A 65-70 year old man introduces his grown daughters to his new fiancée; the only problem, he's still married to their mother. She's suffering from dementia and in an institution / facility to watch over her. She claims she was abused and hates him too. The daughters don't like the new girlfriend at first, but she grows on them by midbook.

At the wedding, we see everything climax, especially after the history of the mysterious guest is revealed, as well as the long-lost memories of the daughters and the first wife. Now the second wife is remembering what happened to her too, when she visits her father in prison. How is it all connected? I was worried it would disappoint, but the ending is apropos given all that we learn. Definitely had a few strange elements and I wish we had a definitive conclusion as to the patriarch's true sense of character. Lots to consider, possibly open to interpretation... that said, it is a dramatic one. 4.25 stars!

First, thank you Net Galley for this awesome read The Younger Wife by Sally Hepworth. Hepworth did not disappoint!! This book is not released until April, but be sure when you buy it you have a day just to read because you will NOT want to put it down. The story catches you from the first chapter with a wedding. A wedding that ends abruptly leaving the reader in suspense right from the beginning. The three main women, Tully, Rachel, and Heather all intertwine to make a great thriller. Tully is a kleptomaniac, Rachel has a food addiction, and Heather is going to marry their father. Stephen is dad and soon to be husband who is still actually married to Rachel's and Tully's mother Pam who had dementia. THe suspense builds as the reader is left to wonder if Stephen is actually the man and successful surgeon he appears to be. Hepworth allows the reading into the minds of Tully, Rachel, and Heather. While waiting for this novel to be released, be sure to read other books by Hepworth. You will not be disappointed.

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This is what I call a clever book. It’s so obvious what’s happening in this book but is it really?
Steven’s wife Pam has dementia, And they have divorced. The story starts with him really what is future wife Heather. She is the younger wife and one of 3 that share their story viewpoints.
The lives of the daughters and their reaction to the upcoming marriage make up the majority of the story.I love the details of each character especially Tully. Both Tully and Rachel have secrets that come out that they need to work through.
I took my time reading the book and really enjoyed it. The ending made a lot of sense. Well written book ! Thanks netgalley for the opportunity to read and review

Stephen Aston is getting married to a younger woman, but he's still married to his first wife, Pam, who is living with dementia in a nursing home. Tully and Rachel Aston, his daughters, are less than thrilled about the situation. Their mother becomes the key to a host of family secrets Rachel seeks to unfold, one of which is who their father really is.

This was my second Sally Hepworth read and it was pretty good. I loved the dynamic between the two sisters, Rachel and Tully and was immediately hooked in the beginning of the book. As the book goes on, the main characters’ pasts start to unfold. I thought this was going to be more of a thriller, but it really wasn’t that. It was really just the story of a family. The end did leave me a little disappointed as I felt it should have ended differently; instead I was left with an unsettled, sad feeling.

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Thank you to St. Martin’s Press and NetGalley for the advanced copy of this book!

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I enjoy this writer's novels haven't read this book yet but hope to.
Her novels deal with romance and mystery which is detrimental to a reader.

This book will have you questioning everything you think you know to be true. It is extremely well written and the characters are engaging and with the story told from multiple different points of view it is a very quick easy read. I would definitely recommend this book!

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Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press for my ARC in exchange for my honest review. This book will be published April 5, 2022.

This was my first book by this author and I enjoyed it! Lots of family secrets and dysfunction. Short chapters and solid plot made for a quick read.

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The Younger Wife • Sally Hepworth
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Tragedy has struck at Stephen Astons wedding to his much younger bride Heather. Who’s hurt? Are they dead or alive? Who’s to blame? Follow along with the events that lead up to the wedding as Heather is introduced to Stephen’s two adult daughters Tully and Rachel and while Stephen divorces his current wife Pam, who is living at a care facility for dementia.
Everyone has their past and secrets they are faced with and have to overcome but will it lead someone to violence?
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I must say I have a bit of mixed feelings about their book, don’t get me wrong I like it but the ending while I wasn’t expecting it left me with a couple questions, and I almost wish it ended how I imagined.
I really enjoyed the writing style how it was mostly the events leading up to and the odd bit of current events added in.
I liked the book overall don’t get me wrong but I’m thinking about it and almost feel like I missed something and that’s why I’m left with questions.
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Thank you to @NetGalley for the eARC in exchange for a honest review.

3.5 stars! I loved the short chapters and alternating narrators but this was definitely more family drama/mystery than thriller. I really enjoyed the first 75% of this book but then it lost me a little and I didn’t like the ending. While it wasn’t my favorite Sally Hepworth book, I will still gladly read anything she puts out. Thanks so much to NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press for the advanced copy in exchange for my honest review!

I really liked this book- I read a lot of thrillers/domestic suspense, and most of them are not very memorable, but this one was better than most and I will definitely remember the twist at the end.

I've read sally hepworth before and i must say this is her best yet. Love the characters and keeps you guesting until the very end.

Sally Hepworth is a master at crafting storylines that twist and turn until the very end. Great character development, and the ending was unexpected. There were a couple of plot lines I wish had been fleshed out a little more (Fiona’s story and more evidence of what Stephen was up to) but overall this was another greater mystery that kept me engaged throughout the entire story. TW: Sexual assault and domestic violence

This book started out a little slow for me, but picked up rather fast....I really liked the characters. They were mostly all very real and I could relate. There was one loose ends I would have wanted to know about (I can't stare, without a spoiler)...but, it was still a great book.

Wow! Every chapter ended with a twist. Talk about suspenseful, dramatic and thrilling. This novel is about a respected and upstanding cardiologist with two daughters and a wife, Pam, who has dementia. Pam is unable to care for herself anymore and she is placed in a home. Stephen falls in love with a younger woman, the age of his daughters, and is granted a divorce by his wife. As the engagement is announced the family starts to disintegrate, cracks appear and secrets seep out. This family drama will play out in a most unexpected way. This novel may be one of the author's best. Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the e-book version of the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Interesting book. and the first book by this author I have read. The ending was a little disappointing but the sister's storylines were resolved nicely.

Thanks to NetGalley.

"The Younger Wife" by Sally Hepworth is one wonderfully written and engaging story. I could not put this book down with the exception of going to bed. This was just an awesome read and I knew I would like it as I've liked other stories by this author. There is a bit of neuroticism, angst, mystery, twists and suspense among the characters main and sub characters. Didn't really see what was coming from Pam but she was a delightful character. One annoyance for me was the transition was the backstories of events prior to the major incident. I would have preferred having a backstory at single point and not periodically throughout the story. In any case, it did not take away from the the dynamics of the story and the interesting characters. Wonderful read and highly recommend.

Thank you NetGalley and St. Martin's Press for this ARC in exchange for my fair and honest review. All opinions are my own.