This book was so intense and full of secrets!
I loved how this book captured my attention in the first chapter, the author went right in and she did not slow down til the last sentence. I loved the characters and really enjoyed how it was written! A lottery win and family secrets makes for a great read!

Natalie purchases a lottery ticket, and to her surprise, the sentimental numbers she chose are the winning numbers.
However, she only tells her sister, Liz, as she suspects her husband, Hayden of having an affair.
Liz is also one of the only people that knows Natalie's dark secret from her past.
All these secrets, and lies and the money can only add up to heartache.

Firstly, I must say, family members aren't always there for you. At times there is bitterness and jealousy.
This book depicts just that. Resentment that has built up over many years.

I found the book dragged slightly at the beginning, but the last third was an eye opener. I didn't like many of the characters, and Heaven's knows, if I have the good fortune to win the lottery, I will definitely NOT tell even my closest family!

The book was absorbing and dark and twisty.

Thanks to Netgalley and Bookouture for the opportunity to read this book.

Decent book. Wasn’t really into it much. Kind of a slow burn for me. But i still finished it. Not everyone will like every book they read.

The Wife's Mistake
by Lorna Dounaeva

I’ve binge read Lorna’s book at the end of last year, so I was excited for this one to pop up on NetGalley.

The beginning was confusing to be honest. It took me a while to get into the story. I was not sure where this was going to.
We follow Natalie, who is unhappy with her job as a barista, winning the lottery. Just when she wants to tell her husband, she sees a text from another woman. Is he cheating on her?!
When they finally cash in their win, strange things are starting to happen. Will Natalie’s past catch up with her?

Natalie struggles with cashing in her winnings and confronting Hayden. I started to get really frustrated, at 25 % this was not going anywhere. I found myself bored and disliking the characters. I fear that it did not get better for me. I had to force myself to go on. Everyone was just so bland and predictable.
Towards the end it got better , but all of the time I felt like I was reading two different stories. I am afraid this was a miss for me, unfortunately.

Publication: 19 Feb 2024 by Bookouture

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