Till Death Do Us Part was a beautiful love story. It absolutely broke my heart at some points. I loved the woven ties that were discovered and the way everything finished. Highly recommended.

I love my good jaw dropping twists; with slow burn evolving story, the depth of the characters held me engaged till the very end.

Without spoiling too much, this is told from past & present, June has finally come out of darkness only to be plunged in a string of mysteries & reveals that may once again catapult her entire life into the abyss.

Will she find out the truth? When tragedy has already altered her mind, there is so much more a person can take before they crack.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Till Death Do Us Part by Laurie Elizabeth Flynn

Who killed Josh? And is he really dead?

June’s new husband disappears on their honeymoon and is presumed drowned. Ten years later, engaged to Kyle, she thinks she sees him…twice. Is he really dead?

I found this book to be a nice surprise. I thought the idea development and plot line were well done, and a bit unique and not “already done.” It seems that I have found myself skim reading a lot of thrillers lately. I don’t know if I just need to lay low on this genre for a while or if they are just not being pulled off like they used to. But his one was well done. I was intrigued and glued to the story and really enjoyed the journey to the end.

I’ve seen some reviews where readers are upset about one plotline not being fully vetted. But now that I’ve had a chance to process this story, I think that was on purpose…to make us really wonder about whether or not some of the characters were “good” or “bad.” The reason my review is 4 stars (really 3.5) instead of 5 is because of Bev’s decisions and implausibility at the end. Had that made more sense (I have questions), this would have been a solid thriller. (And maybe a little less wine-business…but okay.) The final chapter was quite unexpected and well-done.

Thank you to NetGalley, the author, and the publisher for providing me with an ARC of this title for review.

As usual a fun and twisty ride with complex "unlikable" characters from Laurie Elizabeth Flynn! I'm not sure if she has another book coming out any time soon but definitely an auto-buy author for me, and I'm looking forward to whatever she does next.

This is a thrilling and suspenseful book. It follows a woman named Audrey, who is stuck in a dangerous and toxic marriage. The story keeps you on edge as secrets are revealed, and Audrey’s life becomes more complicated. The book is full of twists and turns, making it hard to put down. The characters are well-developed, and Audrey’s struggle to find a way out of her situation is gripping. While the story is intense, it’s also emotional, making you feel for the main character. Overall, it's an exciting and engaging read, full of suspense and drama!

A Brooklyn baby named June visits a Napa vineyard in search of her deceased husband. Just as June is about to marry a wonderful man and her wine bar—where she promotes natural wines—is thriving, she sees a figure who resembles her former husband, who was believed to have drowned many years ago. Now, she grapples with the possibility that she might be cracking under pressure, experiencing PTSD and imagining things: maybe the pressure of her upcoming nuptials has gotten to her, or... that he never truly died.



Determined to uncover the truth, June travels to Napa, where her husband's parents used to own a vineyard. There, she discovers a photo of him; he owns a vineyard in the area, though he's conveniently out of town. What will she do next?



The story unfolds through the perspectives of June and flashbacks seen through the POV of her husband's mother, and it creates a sparkling contrast between two sweeping love stories. June fell in love quickly and decided to marry just as fast, while her mother-in-law, ostensibly happily married with children, still longs for the girl she loved in college.



The intriguing element of this novel lies in the question of why June's mother-in-law would serve as a counterpoint to her investigation. Does she have something to do with her son’s supposed death? Is she hiding the fact that he is alive? And if so, why would she do something so cruel to her daughter-in-law? They never got along. But would she really be that heartless?



This mystery does an excellent job of delivering surprise twist after surprise twist, making you feel a bit tipsy as you try to make sense of the big reveals on that Californian horizon. The love stories are passionate and reckless, with much more hidden among those lush vineyards. I loved three-quarters of the novel and was completely engrossed, but by the end, the buzz had worn off a bit, leaving me somewhat unsatisfied. One massive twist fizzled out, and all the seeds that had been planted came to fruition a bit too late. Still, this is a page-turner, a novel that truly stays with you—like that natural wine; it leaves a great impression without the hangover.

A bit of a slow-burn but one that I would recommend because I know for a fact that lovers of the psychological thriller genre will eat this up! The first half was slower but the second half kept me intrigued and I loved June’s tenacity!

This book has a catchy blurb that made me request it, but the reading wasn't as expected. There were two storylines in the book that didn't felt cohesive and the plot's loopholes didn't work in its favor. Also, the twist at ending was predictable, at least for me. The good thing was that the characters were well developed, the setting was remarkable and all the wineries' details tells about a good research.

Til Death Do Us Part was a very interesting suspense novel.

Now, June, my girl. I understand the desire to investigate who keeps popping up on you... But at the same time, you're lying about where you're going and what you're doing and that is DANGEROUS. This story took a few turns, one that was a bit predictable but an ending that I did not guess.

This book was filled with secrets, some that were never fully explained. Plot twist, that I did not expect, especially that epilogue.

This book is the definition of how secrets can and will come back to bite you on the ass. Too many people were harmed by these secrets and relationships ruined.

This was a good, twisty read. Not my favorite of the year—but overall enjoyable.

I didn’t understand why there were two storylines that didn’t ever actually intersect in a meaningful way. I’m sure some would argue that the level of sacrifice shown is a “meaningful way”—but I went into this expecting a suspenseful read, and the secondary storyline didn’t add anything to the primary story with that in mind. I think if I had gone into it thinking that it was a family saga, the secondary storyline would have felt more relevant.

I also thought there were holes in the POV’s. We heard a lot from Bev, but very little about what her actions meant to any of her children. We didn’t see closure for June in terms of finding out the truth, and we abandoned David midway through the story.

I really liked the premise of this story, but was just a little underwhelmed with the execution. I would read other books from this author!

Another day, another completely unrealistic and unsatisfying domestic drama. Unlikeable characters, inane babble, bad choices, secrets and lies tell the story of two women decades apart.

Told in alternating points of view by the two female characters, both unpleasant and loathsome. I liked them less as the story went on.

June marries Josh Kelly after knowing him for six months. He dies on their honeymoon but his body was never recovered. Drowning, they said. But June can’t forget the love of her life even though it’s 10 years later and she’s met someone else she wants to marry. She keeps seeing him everywhere. Then she sees a photo of him and his wife at their Napa winery. Of course she must go. June seemed like an overly obsessed twit of the highest order.

Bev is Josh’s mother. She’s married to David and they have a winery in Napa. Bad things happen and Bev makes some crazy decisions. She’s a terrible wife and an even worse mother, just saying. I despised everything about her.

This went from bad to worse as the narrative went on with a major plot point never actually solved and that left a huge hole as the question is unanswered. The conclusion was absolutely out of nowhere ludicrous and dropped my benefit of the doubt star down a full level.

If you’re interested in learning about wine and wineries, there’s a lot of information. I didn’t care about most of that.

I listened to the audiobook while following along in the e-book ARC provided by the publisher. The narrators, particularly the two women, had voices that I didn’t care for. I didn’t particularly enjoy the production.

I thought at some point, surely my questions will be answered and it will all make sense. And, these ladies aren’t so bad. But I was disillusioned. All very unrealistic and very slow.

The story of Emily, caught in a whirlwind of love and danger, is both gripping and emotional. Laurie’s writing pulls you in with vivid scenes and relatable characters. Told from two points of view and set in one of my favorite parts of the country (Napa) - it delivered more than I expected.

The plot is full of twists that keep you guessing, and the emotional depth makes it all the more engaging. Emily’s journey through fear and hope feels real and touching. The supporting characters are sometimes more interesting than the main characters and add some great elements to the book.

The book is fast paced and definitely keeps you wondering!


Many thanks to NetGalley and Simon & Schuster for sharing this copy with me in exchange for my honest thoughts.

Thank you to Simon books for my copy of Till Death Do Us Part. I loved this psychological thriller! I thought the ending would be very predictable, but ir was surprising and still satisfying. This story follows a young widow who sees her long-lost husband everywhere. I intentionally say “long lost” because his body was never found. As she tries to move on, she digs into his complicated family and past.

This was an interesting one. The book's synopsis piqued my interest, but the plot took some surprising turns. Some good, some not so good. I enjoyed the alternating POVs and timelines and the book's setting in Napa. The beginning was a bit slow, but then things ramped up at the end. The final twist was maybe a bit too crazy? This was definitely a middle of the road book for me. I didn't dislike it, but it wasn't my favorite mystery/thriller.

Thank you to NetGalley and Simon & Schuster for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Till Death Us Do Part is a stand-alone read that alternates from the past to the present. It tells the story of Bev and June working towards the present with most of the characters keeping secrets.

It is usually a struggle for the first few chapters to get the alternating storylines straight. In this story is new characters are added to make the complex story more difficult.

I love a good mystery, but this one did not live up to its description.

In Till Death Do Us Part, Laurie Elizabeth Flynn delivers a chilling, suspenseful tale of love, loss, and the shocking truth that lies beneath. The story follows June, a woman who is finally ready to move forward after the mysterious drowning death of her first husband, Josh, on their honeymoon ten years ago. Engaged to a caring man and running a thriving wine bar in Brooklyn, June is poised to start a new chapter in her life. But when she unexpectedly sees Josh again, her world is turned upside down.

What starts as a plausible moment of grief and confusion soon spirals into a labyrinth of lies and deception. As June investigates, she uncovers a series of shocking truths that force her to question everything she thought she knew about Josh and the events surrounding his "death." The discovery of a winery in Napa, with an owner who eerily resembles her first husband, propels June into a dangerous quest for answers—and deeper into a web of secrets.

Flynn expertly builds tension, keeping readers on edge with unexpected twists and emotional depth. June is a relatable and complex protagonist, torn between her past and future, as she grapples with trust, betrayal, and the haunting memories of her lost love. The atmospheric setting of Napa and the wine industry adds richness to the narrative, while the slow reveal of hidden truths keeps the suspense high.

Till Death Do Us Part is a gripping psychological thriller that explores the darker sides of love and identity. Flynn's masterful storytelling ensures a thrilling read that will keep readers hooked from start to finish, questioning the line between truth and illusion.

I had no idea where this book was going or how it would end. A lot was going on as the story followed two different women (the widow and the widow's mother-in-law) and each chapter went back and forth between 20 years. I enjoyed June's storyline more than Bev's, as I found her to be a bit "woe is me." I also didn't love her ending and the choices she made along the way, she was also a huge reason she wasn't happy. I liked how the author kept you second-guessing what happened and why. You get to the epilogue where the story is wrapped up in a neat bow, but I was not expecting that ending!

This book touches upon what it means to be a wife, mother, and woman. It highlights key themes around parenting, fidelity, and second chances. There was a lot of wine talk, but I appreciated the author's metaphors around wine and life.

Once, I thought I had it figured out, more plot twists happened, and I had to reread sections just to make sure I was reading it correctly. This story is extremely complex and thought-provoking. 

We are following two separate timelines - June and Bev. June married Josh and was widowed after only a week of marriage. Bev is Josh's mom and fully aware of all the secrets her son has. I wanted to shake both women - June because she wouldn't listen to anything and Bev because she hid so many secrets that could have prevented so many tragedies for happening. But I also felt for both women. Again, this story is complex. 

Both women have a deep love for their family. Betrayal is also a huge theme in this book as well.

Laurie Elizabeth Flynn’s Till Death Do Us Part is a gripping psychological thriller that weaves a tale of love, deception, and dark secrets.

Flynn excels at creating a tense and atmospheric narrative, keeping the reader engaged with unexpected twists and well-paced suspense. Her writing style is immersive, and she does a fantastic job of delving into the complexities of relationships, making the characters feel both realistic and flawed.

However, while the premise is intriguing, the story occasionally loses momentum, with some plot points feeling slightly predictable. Additionally, certain character motivations could have been explored in more depth to create a stronger emotional impact.

Overall, Till Death Do Us Part is an enjoyable read for fans of domestic thrillers, offering a compelling mystery with a satisfying, if not entirely shocking, resolution. While it may not break new ground in the genre, it’s a solid, well-written novel that will keep readers turning the pages.

Thank you to Simon & Schuster for an ARC of Till Death Do Us Part!

It’s been a decade since June lost her husband to a freak drowning accident on their honeymoon. In that time she’s worked on rebuilding her life, opening a wine bar and meeting a new man to start her life over with. At the park during their engagement shoot, she swears she sees her first husband Josh. Is it just wishful/regretful thinking or is Josh actually alive? His body was never recovered…

June can’t stop thinking about the possible sighting and decides the only way to address it is to return to her old life in Napa and try to get to the bottom of it, telling her new fiance that she is scoping out wedding venues for the two of them. When she arrives, it becomes more difficult to keep her stories straight as she entrenches herself deeper into her past to answer the question of Josh’s vitality.

Laurie has been on my radar since The Girls Are All So Nice Here (a book that I also had an ARC for and lives rent fucking free in my head because the ending was such an absolute brain melter that left me feeling queasy and slack-jawed) so naturally I had to have an early copy of this book as well.

A napa setting, a convoluted past that forces itself into the present, characters with more layers than an onion. This book had it all. Not to mention the killer twists.

If you’re confused in the first couple chapters, power through, you’ll get straightened out in no time. The dual POV and character list is a lot to swallow in the early stages, but the payoff is stellar.

A bonus - learn about the winemaking process along the way! Or just pour a glass or two, sit back, and enjoy the ride you’re about to go on.

While this book isn’t necessarily as dark as TGAASNH, it is just as twisty and “WTF” as I’ve come to expect from Laurie and I highly recommend it. I will, once again, be eagerly awaiting the announcement of her next book.