What a page turner, so many twists right until the end. A wife having to cope with grief at losing her husband and the news of an affair, trying to hold it together as her life falls apart. Really enjoyed this book.

Another enjoyable plot in The Girlfriend. Jenifer is preparing for a Halloween party when police arrive with the devastating news that her husband has been killed in a car accident. What’s more devastating is two days later her husbands girlfriend and six month old so turn up and end up living in the house with Jenifer and her two grieving children because the girlfriend owns the house!!

This story line is like something from Jerry Springer, it made for entertaining reading and I look forward to the next instalment every time I picked it up. The thing with K.L.Slater plots is you know what you are getting - strange and unique plots that are fast paced and keep you turning the pages. It was a very sudden ending, which was a little disappointing but overall very enjoyable.

I really like K.L. Slater’s books and this one is no exception. Jennifer Fincham’s life turns upside down when she discovers some secrets that her husband has been keeping from her. Lots of twists, turns, lies, and betrayal make up this thriller. 4/5 stars

This is the best book I’ve read in 2022! I couldn’t put this book down and when I did- I kept wondering what would happen next. The author has a talent for keeping the reader gripped. The wife in this story has a lot to deal with having losing her husband. However when his girlfriend shows up on his doorstep claiming she owns the home and the baby is his, the awkward confrontation unleashes a lot of twists and turns. Absolutely brillaint!

Cole and Jennifer Fincham, along with their children Miller, 13, and Silvie, 5, are planning their annual Halloween party. It’s a huge undertaking and costs quite a lot of money.

Secretly, Cole is worried that the bottom may drop out of his business but is trying to hold it all together. But he is killed when his car crashes.

Jennifer and the children are devastated. She is shocked to learn that Cole had a girlfriend, Sara and son by Cole, who is a baby. He had cheated on Jennifer before and she forgave him, but now her world is turned upside down. Sara informs her that it was her money that has been propping up Cole and his business and now she owns everything that they had. She claims that she is being nice by moving in with them and not kicking them out. Thus begins the tenuous life of a blended family.

I am on the fence about my feelings for this book. While the plot is good, unfortunately, the characters failed to grab me and make me feel for them. I really didn’t like any of them except for Jennifer’s Mum, the voice of reason in the book. I like this author and have read many of her books. I just wish I could have connected with the characters a bit more. But as the author created such a good plot, I am giving the book 4 stars.

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

4.5 Stars!

One day Jennifer have a happy life and marriage, the next thing it's all chaos. When her husband Cole suddenly died from a car accident, a woman suddenly appears from their doorstep, claiming to be Cole's girlfriend and holding their baby. Jennifer's life turned upside down when she learns the truth about her husband's betrayal. Not to mention their property and money.

I've been stuck from my reading slump and this book helped me! I have read The Apartment before and did not like it that much. I thought of giving the author another chance. I read the positive reviews and I have high hopes for this book. It turns out a good read!

I like a book that draws me in with just a few chapters. This book has it and it got me hooked. I didn't even expect to finish it sooner due to my reading slump. I get easily bored and distracted but I kept reading.

This book has multiple point of view. At first it discouraged me since this type of point of view confuses me on what's going on. When I kept on reading I realise this helped clear up confusion and explains more on what's happening.

The plot is definitely unexpected. I kept guessing on who is behind all the bad things that's happening but I can't. The truth kept on coming and that's not all! The end chapters keep on the revelations and I'm shocked! I never expected the truth about Ellen, Sarah and Jennifer! Not to mention Corinne who is a silent spectator! I'm not even into psychological thrillers but this book changed my mind!

Overall this is such a good read! I'm so glad to have chosen this book on NetGalley. Totally worth it.

Thank you to NetGalley and Bookouture for the advance reading copy.

Jennifer's marriage to Cole has had some rocky moments but things seem to have settled at last. They are preparing to host a huge party when he has a terrible car crash and dies. The next day Sara turns up claiming to be Cole's lover and clutching a baby. She states that she owns the family home and insists on moving in...
The Girlfriend is a domestic drama and psychological thriller set in the UK.
Cole and Jennifer have bounced back from his affair, have renovated their home and enjoy a lavish lifestyle. This facade crumbles when he dies and the truth is revealed. The premise of the book is fascinating and makes the reader wonder how they would react in the same circumstances.
Jennifer refuses to leave the house but has no legal power to prevent Sara moving in. There is a fabulous tension created and maintained over the course of the book. Both women are scheming for their own survival. The majority of the book is written from Jennifer's first person perspective in the present day but we also see Cole, Miller (their son) and Sara's viewpoints now and in the past.
Despite the extreme circumstances, I felt that the characters behaved authentically and I could understand their actions even if I didn't approve of them. There are lots of twists in the final quarter of the book and I wasn't expecting any of them!
The Girlfriend is an entertaining and dramatic psychological thriller.

I really enjoyed this book. The twist at the end was a great surprise that was not what I saw coming. A little slow in the middle, but made up for it in the end.

A very good reader as always from Ms Slater. Some very complex characters ensure the story has plenty of twists and turns. Easy to read and engaging throughout.

The Girlfriend was full of drama, suspense, a crazy mistress and surprises until the end. Kept me guessing and turning pages until the wee hours of the night. I look forward to reading more from K.L. Slater.
Thank you to net galley and the publishers for an ARC in exchange for my honest review.

Sounded great but ended up a rather unsatisfactory read. The characters were all quite unlikeable and the authors description of the husband/lover Cole was conflicting and as how he would have behaved is key this spoiled a lot of the premise for me.
Lots of twists that i didn’t expect but most of them were just too wacky to believe.

Many thanks to Netgalley and Bookouture for my ARC for free in exchange for an honest review.

Losing the love of your life in suspicious circumstances, resulting in the beginning of a downward spiral potentially losing everything else!

Twist upon twist upon twist from the beginning to the end, K.L. Slater successfully kept me awake overnight until I got to the end! Would highly recommend to any fan of psychological thrillers!

the plot is very interesting which is why i decided to read this story. i mean...how messed up is it to live with your husband's girlfriend under the same roof?! unfortunately, i didn't like the characters here, they are somewhat annoying.

the paced of the story is too slow, and i almost want to dnf this book because it became boring for me when i reached the middle part. but i still pushed myself to read cos i'm very curious to know what really happened. i didn't get that much excited not until i was nearing the end. the only part that got me thrilled was when the twists were finally revealed.

overall, this is not the kind of mystery/suspense i am looking for, but it's still a fine book to read.

Thank you @netgalley and @bookouture for a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review 💙

In this book we meet Jennifer and her family, Cole, her husband, Miller her teenage son and 6year old Sylvie. We join them as they’re preparing for the Halloween Party of the century. Cole has been doing well in his job, they’ve recently finished renovations on their house and now is the time to show it all to their friends, family and colleagues. The final preparations are under way when Cole leaves the house suddenly and without saying anything to anyone. Just where has he gone and what is going on?
When a knock at the door some hours later brings 2 police officers Jennifer’s world is turned upside down. Just what secrets has Cole been keeping and who is the mysterious Sara, who turns up the next

We follow both Jennifer and Sara as they come to terms with the devastating news of Cole’s death. Can the mystery woman be trusted? Can Jennifer move on with her life and support her children when they need her most.

I really enjoyed reading this book and getting to know both characters. The twist in the story were well placed and kept my interest making me want to keep reading to discover the truth.

KL Slater has once again written a great book. Highly recommend

Thanks to Netgalley for the opportunity to read this book

Loved this thriller it had me hooked from the beginning. I was fully invested in the characters. I loved having the sons perspective as well. Thabk you Netgalley for this copy.

Overall, the Girlfriend was a solid thriller with several twists that keep the reader from predicting everything that will happen before the last page. Every single action and detail are connected and important to the story, and it was a unique idea for a thriller. A fast-paced, quick read, I would recommend this book to any fan of twisty domestic thrillers.
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A huge thank you to the author, Bookouture, and NetGalley for a copy of this ebook in exchange for an honest review. #TheGirlfriend #NetGalley

I enjoy all of K.L. Slaters books. I would give this one 4 our of 5 stars. I enjoyed the story and the writing was good but the characters drive me nuts. Some of the ending was predictable but some let me shocked. I would definitely recommend this to everyone.

This book was thrilling, fast paced, and a page turner! Just when I thought I knew what was going on, I was shocked yet again! I really enjoyed it.

I've always enjoyed KL Slater books - they're fun, easy reads perfect for cozy nights after long, busy days! The Girlfriend is the newest domestic thriller, and it definitely is a fresh take on a sometimes-tired troupe! Jennifer has just learned that Cole, her beloved husband of fourteen years, has suddenly and tragically died in a car accident. She barely has a moment to wrap her head around her new reality when Sara shows up at her door with a baby and a claim...a claim that the baby is Cole's and the house they're standing in is hers too. Jennifer is thrown into chaos. Who can she trust? Who in her immediate circles know what? Is she the only one that's been living in the dark? And WHAT did her husband get himself into?!

I enjoyed this quick read - once I got started, I looked forward to seeing how the story fit together. The ending was surprising and unorthodox, and I LOVE when I get a real surprise! I did feel like it was SO out of left field that I was a bit surprised, and it was all very tidy in the end. I would have enjoyed a bit more "fleshing out" of the backstory and the "after". That being said, this was a fun new read by KL Slater and worth a read if you enjoy domestic thrillers!

Well, this is probably a case of "its me, not you".
I was really set on ready this book because it sounded so intriguing.

While in the middle of organizing the Halloween party of the year, Jennifer has to deal with the fact that her husband just took of and left her with all the organizing. A few hours later, cops are at the door to inform her that her husband has had a terrible car crash and didn't make it out alive. And if that isn't enough... a couple of hours later his girlfriend is at the door telling Jennifer she owns everything. The house, the car, all the money....

Intriguing isn't it? And it is, for the first 100 pages... but then it just gets so far fetched and just a little silly at times.

The overall problem with this novel is that it is lacking relatable characters that you connect with as a reader.
and it lacks plot twists that keep your head spinning in a good way and not in a 'god, this is just getting ridiculous-way'.

This feels like a psychological thriller version of days of our lives and that is just not what I am looking for in a novel.