Eloise finds out that her husband, Jared, has fathered a son with Tina. Jared is a super rich and successful business owner. If Eloise divorces him, the prenup leaves her with nothing. Eloise decides to plot a murder, where she will let Tina take the fall. Eloise employs the help of her cousin Ricky, who is mentally unstable. Ricky decides to take matters into his own hands.

This is a quick-paced thriller told from multiple POVs. I was disappointed that there is no real plot twist - everything is laid out from the get go. Some parts are a little slow, so I glazed over some parts. All in all, it is enjoyable but a bit far fetched!

Thank you NetGalley and Inkubator Books for the ARC!

I am absolutely loving this author, having read most of Emily's books I was so excited to read this one, and it did not disappoint at all, I was glued to my kindle, such an enjoyable read.

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Review for 'Her Husband’s Secret' by Emily Shiner.

Read and reviewed for Zooloo's Book Tours, NetGalley, Emily Shiner and Inkubator Books.

Publication date 16th May 2023.

This is the third book I have read by this author. I have also read 'The Caretaker', 'You Can't Hide' and 'I'm Following You' which I would highly recommend.

I was originally drawn to this book by its eye catching gorgeous cover and intriguing sounding synopsis and title. The synopsis stated 'Her Husband’s Secret – the stunning psychological thriller perfect for fans of Teresa Driscoll, Freida McFadden, Daniel Hurst.'
I am a MASSIVE fan of Freida McFadden and Daniel Hurst so am looking forward to seeing if it lives up to this statement. I am also a huge fan of Emily and of this is half as good as her 'The Caretaker', 'You Can't Hide' and 'I'm Following You' it is guaranteed to be a page turner!! I must admit I was also biased due to the publisher being Inkubator Books. I have yet to read a book published by Inkubator Books that I haven't enjoyed. Hopefully this won't be the first... Watch this space! (Written before I started reading the book).

This novel consists of a prologue, 56 chapters and an epilogue. The chapters are short to medium in length so possible to read 'just one more chapter' before bed...OK, I know yeah right, but still just in case!

This book is based in the USA 🇺🇸


This book is written in first person perspective and the main protagonists are Tina, Eloise and Ricky. The benefits of books written in first person perspective are as long as they are well written it makes you feel that you are being spoken to by the protagonist and it can create more of a bond between yourselves and them. If there are several protagonists you also get to see more of what is going on.

Emily does it yet again!! I genuinely done think she can make a book that I don't love!! Love, love, loved this book!!!! Absolutely gripping edge of your seat page turner!!!


This book is extremely well written with vivid descriptions that really set the scene and put you in the storyline. The cover and synopsis suit the book perfectly.

The storyline was captivating and addictive from the first page until the last and I was completely invested in it. It was absolutely rammed full of lies, secrets, tension, twists, suspense and everything you could ask for in a page turning psychological thriller. I just could not put this book down from the first page to the last. I lost count of the amount of times I promised myself one more chapter but that one finished in a way I just HAD to know what would happen next so I said just more and this went on and on until I ended up finishing it in one sitting!!! Eloise discovers that her husband Jared has been having an affair with a former bartender called Tina and even fathered her son Luke. However Jared had given Tina false details including a false name and hadn't given any contact details so Tina couldn't tell him about Luke. Eloise leaves Jared and gets in touch with her cousin Ricky and together they come up with a plan to get revenge to get Tina and Jared together, kill Jared and frame Tina for it leaving her able to get Jared's money. What she doesn't take into account is how Ricky may start getting feelings for Tina which become obsessive. Ricky breaks off from Eloise's plan and comes up with his own. What will Ricky do now? Has Eloise put herself in danger? It was absolutely ram packed with mystery, revenge, secrets, deceipt, obsession, consequences, tension, suspense, betrayal, and absolutely everything you could ask for in a psychological thriller. I absolutely love Emily's books and am guaranteed to be shocked every time I pick one up which is not an easy feat considering how many books I read a year so a HUGE CONGRATULATIONS Emily!!! One of the things I love about her books is that they can also be quite thought provoking and always end with MASSIVE BOMBSHELLS that I absolutely love and never do see coming. Emily's evocative writing drags you deep into the storyline from the first sentence to the very last and will keep you up until the very last word! THAT ladies and gentleman is a true sign of an absolute must read. I absolutely loved the ending which was definitely an unexpected twist which is just one of the reasons I love Emily's books, she manages to get me every single time!! I've said it before about Emily's books and I shall say it again!! I would absolutely LOVE to see this turned into a movie and would wait up all night to get tickets to watch it!!

I hope your busy writing your next book Emily as I just cannot wait to see what bombshell twist and explosive storyline you have up your sleeve for us next!!!!

Do not start this book until you have cleared your schedules as you will not be able to put it down!!

The characters were all realistic and strong and I was completely invested in them throughout. I love the fact that we got to see what was happening from the points of view from all of the three main characters Eloise, Tina and Ricky and to know why they were doing what they were and how they were feeling throughout. Emily weaves their chapters together with perfect timing until it all comes together with an explosive BANG!! It also explains absolutely everything which leaves no question unanswered at the end which is a pet hate of mine!! This also really helps the reader understand them more making them more realistic to the reader. My heart went out to Ricky who definitely needed help after suffering with a psychotic breakdown and I hated the way Eloise was using him. I definitely wasn't a fan of hers and one of my favourite words Karma is the best way to explain what happens. However, I also felt sorry for Tina for what both Eloise and Ricky was putting her through when Jared was the one on the wrong!! All of the characters were multi layered with complex personalities which definitely made them all the more interesting to read about!!! Unfortunately, I really can not say anymore as I don't want to spoil it for future readers. You will just have to pick up your copy to find out who is right, who was wrong and what happens to them all and trust me you will not regret it!!! Regardless of what I thought about who, each character worked perfectly to make this page turning psychological thriller!!!



Congratulations Emily on yet ANOTHER huge success. This is why you are in my favourite 5 authors list!! Here's to your next success 🥂!!

Overall an absolutely unputdownable, action packed, intriguing psychological thriller that will keep you up at night on the edge of your seat with a pounding heart!!

Genres covered in this book include Suspense, Psychological Thriller, Domestic Suspense, Women's Psychological Fiction, Suspense Thriller, Domestic Thriller, Mystery, Domestic Thriller, Thriller, Domestic Drama and Psychological Fiction amongst others.


I would recommend this book to the fans of the above as well as fans of Mark Edwards, Cathryn Grant, Teresa Driscoll, Freida McFadden, Daniel Hurst, K. L. Slater, Mark Edwards and anyone looking for an explosive psychological thriller that will keep you on the edge of your seat throughout!!

346 pages.

This book is just 99p to purchase on kindle, free with kindle unlimited and £9.75 in paperback via Amazon at time of review which I think is an absolute bargain for this book!!!

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I absolutely LOVED this book!!! It has phenomenal pacing and had me begging to know what happened next!

We follow multiple perspectives in this novel by Emily Shiner! This domestic thriller is all about the lengths a wife would go to for revenge for her husband’s affair!

Thank you @netgalley and @authoremilyshiner for letting me read this epic thriller!

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This was such a good book! I could not put it down for the last half because I was so invested! I definitely recommend this book

Emily Shiner is one of my favorites! This is a great book! It started out a little predictable but I was not disappointed. I had no clue the lengths that Elosie would go to punish her husband for his transgressions. It had a lot of unpredictable turns and kept me entertained for hours. I always think I know where the book is going with Ms. Shiner but she surprises me every time!

Tina has a 3-year-old son, Luke. She lives with Paula. They're looking for a roommate. It becomes Ricky. A very dark dude. I was deeply shocked when he started listing facts about Tina's life. Like her, I was very scared. Is he her stalker? You will find out by reading a book called "Her husband's secret". Eloise is another character. She is married to Jared. It works professionally. She has ambitious plans all the time. She takes revenge on her husband. What did he do to her? A very interesting and at the same time dark psychological thriller. It keeps you hooked from the very beginning. Fast-paced action with amazing twists makes this book simply impossible to put down on the shelf. I am thrilled with its story. I read every page with excitement. There are themes of betrayal, hatred, revenge and death. Are you curious to know all the secrets of our characters? Get ready for dangerous driving. I recommend.

This review contains spoilers.

Her Husband's Secret is about a Real Estate Agent, Eloise, who finds out about a secret that her husband, Jared, kept from her. She is out for revenge and will stop at nothing to get what she wants, even if it puts others at risk.

I liked the idea for this book, though unfortunately I found the plot very messy. There were many interactions between Eloise and her cousin Ricky that I would have liked to see a little more depth to. I felt there was background information missing from "the plan" that I would have liked explained, and much of the timeline felt very rushed. From the time Ricky moved into the shared apartment with Tina, until the time she decided to move out only seemed like a couple days.. and then her approval for the home was another day or so? It just didn't make sense or seem plausible in the slightest. The character of Ricky I felt was described well, I found myself cringing with disgust every time I was reading about him, but every other character felt very surface-level. I felt the best part of this book was the ending, where karma struck Eloise in the most perfect way, with her getting nothing that she wanted, and instead all of Jared's assets going to his son Luke. Because of the ending alone, I have raised this review from one to two-stars.

Thank you to NetGalley and Inkubator Books for providing me with a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

This affirms a women scorned is not a good thing. Told mainly from Eloise and Tina's point of view . The plot centres on an elaborate revenge plan after cheating is discovered. The plan is complicated and the more you rely on others the more it could go wrong.

The opening chapters were a good hook in . The elaborate plot was unbelievable in places and the twists were good but i gueesed the ending early on. The characters were developed but as it went ott i felt the character of Ricky needed more background and how the affair was discovered was not given the right reveal and this could have enhanced my enjoyment.
It was a good solid 4 star read well worth your time but be prepared for unbelievably far fetched twists.
Thank you netgallery for my arc

Her Husband's Secret is a solid suspense story by Emily Shiner. I enjoyed her story telling style. If you like good revenge thriller, go for it.

Fantastic Characters and storyline, so many different twists and turns and i was fully invested in the story from start to finish

Her Husband's Secret is a solid suspense story by Emily Shiner. The basic concept of the story is a familiar one, but the writer definitely has solid storytelling skills. For me, it was a bit slow to catch my interest, and the ending felt rushed. However, the story will appeal to readers who enjoy betrayal and revenge stories.

*I received an advanced reader copy of this book from NetGalley. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

Her husband’s secret by Emily Shiner.
When Eloise discovers her husband Jared has fathered a son with another woman, Tina, there’s no way she’s forgiving him. But divorce will leave her with nothing, thanks to a prenup.Instead, she takes her time plotting a murderous revenge with the help of her loyal cousin Ricky. Her plan is simple – she’ll kill Jared and set Tina up to take the fall.
I did enjoy this book. Twisty and gripping. Ricky was creepy. I didn't trust him. I didn't see that coming. 5*.

This was an ok read, it I found the plot to be convoluted and unrealistic. It centers on Eloise, who finds out her husband had an affair and comes up with a revenge plot that will leave him dead and her with all of his money. We also get chapters told from the POV of Tina, with whom he had the affair, who thinks Eloise is her friend.

The pacing of the book is a little slow with some repetitiveness, but it’s easy to read. It’s clear that Eloise is a horrible person but the author clearly intends the readers to see her as a villain. My major issue is that the plot she comes up with is just so convoluted and I kept thinking that there HAD to be an easier way to get revenge than go through all of that. Also, no one would have ever instilled someone like Ricky as a major part of their plan; Ricky clearly had some kind of sever mental disability. There was no real plot twist in the book, though the ending provided a bit of a surprise and was satisfying overall.

At the end of the day, this was an interesting read but I kept getting distracted from the story due to the reasons mentioned above. Thanks to Netgalley for providing me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

Thank you to Netgalley for an advanced copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

A really good read, which grasped my interest from beginning to end. I'm looking forward to reading more from this author. Recommended.

I'm a huge fan of thrillers, and especially domestic thrillers, but when you read a lot of them, you start to be a bit more critical of some plots, some author's writing styles, etc. I am happy to say that I absolutely loved the plot of this one as well as the way the author kept me tuned in and turning the pages as fast as I possibly could! I was a big fan of the revenge aspect of this book and all the twists and turns that come along with that. Overall, this was a very entertaining read and I enjoyed it a lot. I hope others like it as well.

Revenge! This was delicious and compelling. It kept me on the edge of my seat with a mischievous grin from start to finish. The ending was completely unexpected.

Her Husband’s Secret, by Emily Shiner

An intense and compelling page-turner!

When Eloise discovers her husband has fathered a child with another woman, Tina, she creates a perfect revenge plan.

Kill him, set up the other woman to take the fall and inherit his money. It should have been so simple, but Eloise enlisted the help of her unstable and creepy cousin, Ricky, and didn’t bank on him becoming obsessed with Tina.

I really liked the sinister tone of the book, it’s well-paced and very intense when Eloise’s plan starts to implode.

4.5 ⭐️ Thanks to Netgalley, the author and the publisher for an ARC in return for an honest review.

Oh wow, this book was so good and a quick read which made it all the more exciting and creepy. I didn’t find out the ending until the last few pages. Brilliant. My thanks to Netgalley and the publishers for giving me the opportunity to read this book in return for an honest review.

This is an honest review in exchange for an advanced copy received from NetGalley.

This was a quick read.

Eloise’s husband had an affair and Eloise knows about it. Does he know she knows? Eloise does not think he does and plots to destroy him and take everything he has.

Enter the woman he had an affair with. She doesn’t know much, including the man she had an affair with name.

Eloise puts a dangerous plan in motion and anytime there is danger things can go wrong.

I never saw the ending coming…..