I definitely enjoyed this one but it didn't stand out for me. I wasn't immediately captured and didn't feel like I could connect with the plot in general. I think I may need to give this a re-read later.

Holly is married to Zach Bancroft who is the head of the OB-GYN department at a hospital in Phoenix. Sometimes, Zach treats her like a queen, but he can turn in a flash treating her with coldness, disdain, and the silent treatment. Now, with Zack attending her, she has just given birth to a daughter, Jolene.

On the side, Zach has a girlfriend named Claudia who works in the medical field as well. She is waiting for Zach to dump Holly and marry her.

With Holly now home with Jolene, life with Zach becomes more shaky as she doesn’t know what he will do next. All she wants is to care for Jolene and be happy. But she never knows from day to day whether she will see Dr. Jekyll or Mr. Hyde out of Zach. Her fear is made worse by something she did when she was a young teen and she shared it with Zach. Now, she feels like he has something to hold over her head. She is desperate to find a way to provide a happy and safe life for Jolene and herself, but will she be brave enough to attempt it while staying one step ahead of Zach?

Enough teasers. I cannot give out any more clues here. But this story builds with surprises at what seems like page to page. I did not expect the ending. It is a good one. Don’t miss this book.

Copy provided by NetGalley in exchange for a fair and honest review.

WOW! This was one twisted psychological thriller! My heart was pounding and my anxiety was high while reading about all the drama between Holly and Zach Bancroft. This was one fast-paced, exciting read! I thoroughly enjoyed Carey Baldwin's style of writing and how well the book flowed. It was mainly told from Holly's POV. Many times I wanted to jump inside the book and shake Holly. The ending holds a major twist that I didn't see coming!

Favorite quote: "It takes courage to bite the hand that feeds you."

Highly recommend!

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Thank you NetGalley and Bookouture for this e-ARC in exchange for my honest review.

Intriguing characters, plenty of twists and turns, and thrills along the way. An interesting view on a bad marriage. Thanks to NetGalley for a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review

This was one of those domestic drama suspense books, which I absolutely loved! Fast paced, well written, unputdownable, chilling, thrilling, and shocking! A twisty tale of possible deceit and wondering if it is what it looks like! Highly, highly recommend this delicious read!

Is too good to be true a red flag? This story definitely breaks that burning question down. Shocking and suspenseful, you truly get lost in this crazy story that keeps unraveling, even when you think it's done.
Secrets always have consequences, betrayal is even worse. Makes you take a second look at your partner but hopefully you have more positive results.
A great web of lies wrapped in a cleverly written story.
I received an advanced copy of this book from Netgalley for my honest opinion.

I saw lots of rave reviews for this book so of course I had to read it for myself! This was a page-turner for sure. I love domestic thrillers and there's not a dull moment at all in this twisted tale of lies, secrets, scheming and more.

There were some scenes that made me really angry at the antagonist, a couple of which were very uncomfortable to read. I would have appreciated content warnings in advance especially when it comes to sexual assault.

While this book didn't wow me like I'd hoped, it was nevertheless an enjoyable read with some good twists that I didn't see coming.

WOW !! Fast paced with unexpected twists and turns ! A vivid riveting story you won't soon forget ! I highly recommend ! Thanks to Netgalley and Bookouture for the opportunity to read and review this book ! Opinions are solely my own ! #Netgalley #Bookouture # TheMarriageSecret

Unfortunately I had to put this one down. After a few pages of reading Zach abs how awful he was to his wife Holly and their newborn, I didn’t want to read anymore of his abuse. .

Zach and Holly are married; Zach, a wealthy obstetrician still wanted to marry Holly even though she told him her deep dark secret. Now, Zach has changed and not for the better. And he has a few secrets of his own...

This novel has everything - toxicity, secrets, lies, manipulation, adultery, gaslighting and mega amounts of intense drama. It rockets along and it's twisted from beginning to end. I will definitely be on the lookout for more from this talented author.

I received a complimentary copy of this novel at my request from Bookouture via NetGalley and this review is my unbiased opinion.

You want psychological thriller? The author really said Bet! At no point in this story was I able to guess what was going to happen next. Holly and Zach seem to have the perfect marriage. Holly believes once she gives birth to their daughter, everything will go back to how it used to be when they met. But when Holly has a troubling experience in the hospital, things only start to go downhill from there. I didn't want to put this book down because I needed to know what happened next. Please check your triggers. This book does deal with: Manipulation, abuse, gaslighting and suggested sa. Thank you Netgalley and Bookouture for a copy in exchange for an honest review.

This author is new to me, but I can't wait to read more of her books! What a suspenseful, psychological page turner! Zach and Holly seem like they have it all. Zach is a doctor who everyone knows and respects...or so it seems. One minute Zach seems very loving to his wife, doting on her, lavishing her with gifts, but the next minute he's controlling and very toxic to her but claims she's imagining it due to her having foggy "baby brain" after giving birth to their daughter, Jolene. Is she just sleep deprived or is Zach a psychopath? You will not want to put this book down! The ending made my jaw drop. I never saw it coming!! What a great read!!

No one really knows what goes on in a marriage except the two involved. Should you confide your deepest, darkest secret to the one you love, or will it come back to bite you? A page-turner for sure!

Many thanks to NetGalley and Bookouture for this ARC!

Carey Baldwin has done it again. If you're not a fan, you absolutely should be. This book has delightful twists that lull you from poignant moments to awe and shock. The characters are fully fleshed out and real. She gives motivation and insight into both the sociopath and the victim in a way that only someone with her extensive background in psychology can. It is a roller coaster ride that will keep you breathless until the final page, leaving you unable to put it down.

They say everyone has secrets…… there are secrets and then there are secrets! Holly’s fairy tale marriage quickly unravels as she starts to realize that prince is not what or who he appeared to have been. The Marriage Secret is a fast paced psychological thriller you’ll struggle to put down.
Thank you to NetGalley, Bookouture, and Carey Baldwin for the opportunity to read this ARC

Wow. I absolutely could not put this book down. It snatched me in the very first chapter and did not let me go. The gaslighting, the narcissism, the twists, the turns. Oh my, seriously. I did not predict the ending at all. This one will stay with me for a bit.

*Definitely check the triggers for this book if you have any*

Highly recommend this book! 👌

Thank you to NetGalley and Bookouture for the ARC!

This is an awesome psychological thriller full of thrills and chills. I was drawn into this intense drama from the very beginning. It kept me entertained all the way to the end. Just proves that you never know what goes on behind closed doors! *this honest review is based on a complimentary copy from NetGalley*

Thank you to Netgalley, Bookouture and Carey Baldwin for an ARC in return for an honest review.

"He married me despite my darkest secret. But am I safe now that I know his?"

The Marriage Secret is an intense psychological thriller which brings a whole new meaning to the term 'gas-lighting'. A marriage that has been built on lies, deceit and secrets can only end one way. Some characters you like and some you hate but I suppose that is what the author wants. This is a gripping and slightly creepy thriller which is even better in audio format.

The Marriage Secret was a twisty, turny thriller of a book which kept me gripped right the way through.

Thank you to NetGalley and Bookouture for my ARC.

❓Are you a fan of domestic thrillers??

💥If you like drama and suspense in books between husband and wife, this book is for you! Baldwin weaves a tightly woven story that will take you on a wild ride from the very beginning. The twists and turns are plentiful and just when you think, I know exactly where this is going and I’ve got this all figured out, 💥 BAM 💥 she makes you throw your phone down in utter disbelief. I literally had whiplash from all the shocking twists and turns and the last one was EPIC!!
💥Like most domestic thrillers, think Verity, The Last Mrs. Parrish, The Wife Between Us, you loathe and despise all of the characters, but you can’t help but being sucked in to your a$$ stories. The same goes for this book! I was immediately roped into all of
Holly and Zach’s problems and therefore their ridiculous drama!
💥This one will have you quickly turning the pages and will get under your skin at times. The emotional and psychological abuse had me pondering the question of: why do people stay in a marriage that is unhealthy??

✨Synopsis✨
Holly and Zach seem to have the perfect marriage. Beautiful home, a newborn baby girl, and great friends. But behind closed doors it’s not always sunshine and rainbows. Zach calls all the shots, twists Holly’s words and stories, and she lets him because he holds her darkest secret.

❤️Thank you @netgalley and @bookouture for this advanced print and audio copy.

Rating- ⭐️⭐️⭐️💫