This was another great book by Samantha Hayes. I've read many of her books and she always has a surprise or two in store for you. This was no exception. There was a big twist close to the end of the book that I really didn't expect and that was quite shocking. If you are looking for a new thriller, I would add The EX-HUSBAND to your list for a quick and very entertaining read.

Your average abusive husband turn ex husband and she moves away to start a new life but then ends up dead. It was thrilling yet slow in a lot of areas. I didn't care for Leah. It was a little predictable and didn't have a whole lot of surprises. The ending did get me as I wasn't expecting that but the lead up was off.

Highly recommend! An ex-husband who will stop at nothing to ruin his ex-wife's life. I was immediately gripped by the storyline. This is a rollercoaster read with plenty of twists. I loved the authors writing style and I couldn't put the book down. My heart went out to Leah. Who would want their abusive ex living next door? The characters were well developed. The ending was satisfactory. I thoroughly enjoyed this book.

Great book, first time reading anything from this author and I will definitely go away and read more from her. It was suspenseful and did have some good twists that weren’t easily guessed, a definite page turner, would recommend!

THE EX HUSBAND 🏡

‘You thought you were safe. Until he moved in next door…’

🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟/5

‘I haven’t lived here long. The house is small and a little rundown, but each piece of faded floral wallpaper I peel away feels like unwrapping the second chance I never thought I’d get. I’m finally free to wear what I want, and I don’t flinch when I accidently burn dinner. My new home is warm, and the kids are safe inside. Anywhere would feel idyllic after the nightmare marriage I’ve just escaped…’

Just the very beginning of a twisty story that sees lots of plot changes and makes a fast paced, interesting, gripping read. This is the first book I’ve read in a long, long time and I was hooked till the end.

The story centres around Leah who I felt I could really relate to, especially now reading as a Mum myself and her intrinsic need to do anything to make her children happy and to keep them safe. I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, Samantha Hayes is second to none in creating a main character you totally immerse into, living and breathing every moment with her.
You really will for Leah to get the happy ending in this book that she’s been so desperately fighting for as much as she does.

I don’t think I’ve ever empathised with a main character as much as Leah and it’s worth noting this book contains themes of #domesticviolence.

Fantastic read!

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I am really in a psychological thriller read mood lately!

I really liked The Ex-Husband! It was fast paced and really kept me engaged until the very end. I have one word for this entire book…psycho! The one character plays that character so well I truly was waiting for it be fake at some point.

I would highly suggest this book if you’re into thrillers, it took me less than a day to get through.

Samantha Hayes is brilliant writer. this is a sharp, and well written books.. Leah is great character and Craig is a horrible character. I really enjoyed thsi book and look forward to more from this talented writer.

I am a huge fan of Samantha Hayes and have read all of her books - this one is certainly one of the best by this author.

I was hooked from the very beginning to the end, and the twists were so impressive. I love her writing style so I couldn't put it down.

Characters, as ever with Samantha, were well-written and she's so good at creating characters you love to hate. So easy in books like this the characters are so unlikeable the readers struggles to care what happens but this was not the case for Craig!

I highly recommend this book - and the twist was one I actually didn't see coming. So many times books promise this and fail to deliver, but this time I really was surprised!

This was an excellent psychological thriller, a page turner that you can’t put down. There are so many twists and turns throughout that you don’t see coming. The characters were great, the story itself was exciting and the style of writing was perfect. I have loved all the books by this author that I have read, so can’t wait for the next one. I would recommend this to anyone who enjoys reading this genre.
Thank you netgalley and the publisher for the opportunity to read this book in exchange for a honest review.

This was a really good thriller! It kept me guessing and I liked the characters. I will be on the lookout for another book by Samantha Hayes.

This is the second book by this author I have tried to read and unfortunately her writing just isn’t for me. It feels juvenile and just gives me cringey feelings instead of wanting to read more to figure it out.

Leah, finally free from her abusive husband, moves with her children into a place of sanctuary. The question is what happens to sanctuary when the person who abused you moves next door. Here is the plot that will keep you guessing. Breathe now because you may not for awhile.

4.5 stars!

I literally sped through this book I had to know what was happening it was so great!!

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for an ARC in exchange for an honest review

The goosebumps I got when I read that her Ex-husband open the door next-door and walked right in was unreal. This had me staying up way to late into the night having to find out what was happened next!

What would you do if your ex moved in NEXT DOOR. I think I’d be as mad as Leah was. This was a fun, snarky read that I really enjoyed

I sped through this book earlier in the week! I couldn’t put it down! I love a good psychological thriller and Samantha Hayes has hit the nail on the head with The Ex-Husband. It’s full of tension, and suspense with lots of twists. I can’t say too much as I really don’t want to spoil this one for you!

Leah has recently divorced her abusive husband and escaped to a new fixer-upper house with her children. She has scrimped and saved to buy this house and can’t wait to turn it into her own home. She is finally safely in her hew home when new neighbours move in next door. You wouldn’t believe it but it’s her abusive ex-husband and his new girlfriend. At this point, I feel so sorry for Leah. What can she do?

Leah’s life now becomes a nightmare once more as her ex-husband spreads lies and taunts her on a daily basis. How can she escape this? You will have to read the book to find out!

I absolutely loved The Ex-Husband, it’s totally gripping!

Is there a second book? I feel like the story could produce a sequel! Rigghhht?

Cheers to Netgalley for the copy!

At first, I was a little leery of the book because I had assumptions of how it would go. WAS I WRONG!!!! The twists and turns of the saga were enough to keep me on the edge of my seat and devour this in one setting!

The Ex-Husband by Samantha Hayes was an automatic read for me as this author has a knack for keeping me guessing up until the very end. Her latest is no exception.

Leah has gone through a difficult divorce and is ready for a fresh start with her children. If she never lays eyes on her ex, Craig, again it will be too soon. So imagine her dismay when Craig lets himself into the house next door, telling Leah that he is her new neighbour. Leah cannot imagine a less agreeable scenario. That is, until Craig makes it very clear that he has an agenda to make Leah's new life a misery, and she is forced to do whatever it takes to keep her children safe.

This one started off as a bit of a slow burn for me, but the tension soon escalates, and I could not turn the pages quickly enough.

Many thanks to NetGalley and Bookouture for an ARC.

what a great way to spend my anniversary today reading this ha ha .... but no really it was great i felt like i was in the middle of a soap opera with all the gossip the story was good and left me wanting more ... read in one sitting highly recommend this to anyone that is a fast reader and wants a quick read.