Great story that really gripped me from the beginning. Rowan is a top notch detective, however she suspects her husband is having an affair but struggles to prove it. Meanwhile in the town where she polices, gruesome homicides are happening & although the victims appear unconnected, something is clearly afoot as all are killed in the same way. Throw in a hot detective and a subplot of Rowan visiting her counsellor & her backstory & you have a proper thriller! Thanks to Net Galley for the advanced copy.

3.5 STARS
The prologue to the book grabs your attention and piques your interest in the upcoming story. An arrest, a confession, but why is it happening? The book reveals what has happened before the arrest, using several POV's and some flashbacks. The several POVs were not confusing, and the author did a great job at building the suspense. A married couple, who have a long history together, but there are secrets between them that will destroy their marriage and one or both of them. The overall mystery is enjoyable, and the first half of the book has a great pace, the book was an easy read. But it's the last half of the book, the inconsistencies in the storyline, and the ending that seemed rushed that takes the book a little off the rails. Plus the legal/law enforcement part of the story is completely wrong, and some things happen between the characters and in the story that don't make much sense in light of other events.
The female lead character unfortunately comes off as weak at the end, which is a disappointment.
I think there was great potential in this story, but the last half of the book did not duplicate the same excitement as the first half. I think there was a missed opportunity to make the female lead a strong woman, who took her power back and went on to become a great detective. That character could have a series, with additional books! I enjoyed the author's writing and would have gladly followed this character into new mysteries. Sadly, a missed opportunity to let this character and writer shine.
The story plot is a great idea, but the ending falls flat and is rushed. The dialogue is well done, and the book is well written.

W.O.W is all i can say about this book, i read it throughout the course of a day., as i couldnt put it down It has more twists than a rollercoaster at a theme park. Im speechless as to how this book drew me in, as nothing is as it seems. I wont reveal the story, but once you read it, you will think you know how the puzzle fits together........ WRONG!!!!. If i could give this a 10 i most definately would. 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 star read from me, i highley recommend

This was one of the best thrillers I’ve read. The plot twists were absolutely amazing & the character building throughout was genius. I’ve already purchased 2 more books by this author. Loved this one!

4.25 stars. This book was a wild ride! It was super addicting! I laid down tonight, planning to read for a bit because I was pretty tired, and from 39%, I read on to finish the book! I did guess the end but it didn't take away from the fun journey to get there! I liked the FMC, but I really loved Kellan. 😍 I highly recommend this book if you want a fun and thrilling ride!

A fast paced crime thriller with an engaging and complex heroine, and plenty of red herrings. Detective Rowan had a damaged and traumatic childhood, and threw herself into police work to try to improve the system. Her husband Shep also grew up in care homes, and he's her anchor, always loyal and solid after Rowan's years of neglect.

But now she seems to be getting close to a younger colleague, and she's convinced Shep is having an affair. Her therapist is trying to convince her to leave her husband.

Against this backdrop, women are being murdered with the same MO. And Rowan finds herself under arrest,

This domestic psychological thriller was given gone girl vibes, I really enjoyed this but to me it seems more of a domestic drama novel than a psychological thriller

** I received this book as an arc for free through NetGalley from Storm Publishing in exchange for an honest review.**

In this gripping story, Rowan discovers her husband Shep’s deception when he returns home with the smell of alcohol on his breath, unable to look her in the eye. Their once passionate love has deteriorated into a relationship filled with secrets and lies. Despite his attempts to conceal the truth, she, being a detective, uncovers his wrongdoing. The story reaches a climax when she confesses to a murder during a police interrogation, revealing the dark secrets lurking beneath their marriage.

Overall rating: 4/5

Ratings:
1. **Plot and Storytelling:** 4/5 I found the plot of this book incredibly engaging, gripping me from the start and holding my attention throughout with its swift pacing and numerous twists. Although I thoroughly enjoyed the thriller aspect, I was slightly let down that I predicted the twist, though not the exact details.

2. **Characterization:** 4/5 The characters in this story are both relatable and flawed, making them feel authentic. They evoked a range of emotions in me, from rooting for their success to feeling frustrated with their decisions.

3. **Writing Style:** 5/5 I thoroughly enjoyed Amanda McKinney's writing style. The pacing was spot on, keeping me guessing and on edge throughout. She provided just enough detail to keep me guessing incorrectly about the unfolding events.

4. **Originality:** 3/5 While the premise of the story wasn't unique, I appreciated the fresh twist McKinney brought to it. The involvement of a police detective in a family's dark secrets felt familiar, but the execution was refreshing.

5. **Emotional Impact and Resolution:** 5/5 This book kept me thoroughly engaged and invested in the characters' journeys. The resolution was satisfying, tying up loose ends and answering my lingering questions effectively. Overall, it left me thoroughly satisfied with the reading experience.

Would I recommend you buy this book? Absolutely I will be purchasing more of Amanda McKinney’s work and I can’t wait to see what she writes next.

If you like this book, I would recommend Never Lie by Freida McFadden for a fast-paced twist. That’ll keep you guessing for a more domestic thriller check out The Perfect Marriage by Jeneva Rose. Both are good options and I hope you enjoy them.

This book is a little outside my wheelhouse. It was described as a psycho-thriller, which I do enjoy occasionally. But this is also fused with a multiple murder mystery. I don't usually read murder mysteries but I forged on.

It starts with one murder of a woman but quickly extends to one more, than another. Rowan, the main character, is a police detective working on the murders. Rowan has many problems and insecurities.

This is a multi-layered story with different narrators and many characters. Initially, some of the characters don't seem connected but, of course, the connections soon emerge. There are also a few flashbacks. It took me a bit to get into the swing of the plot.

It is also very convoluted when the connections between characters start to merge. Sometimes I had to stop reading to sort it out in my mind.

I figured out who the killer was when I had read 58% of the book but it got so convoluted after that, that I changed my mind a dozen times before the end.

While this book was well written and kept me turning the pages, there were times near the beginning that I was tempted to DNF. I was confused by the number of characters that didn't seem to have any significance. I'm glad I kept going. Well defined characters, great story line, surprising twists.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the Advance Readers Copy.

I should know by now, if Thrillerbookloverspromotions is the reason a book ends up in my hands, I’m going to end up loving it and want to give it all the stars. Not only did I breeze through this one in less than 24 hours but my TBR might never recover now that I’ve added Amanda McKinney’s entire backlist to it! This book made me an instant fan!

One of my favorite things about A Marriage of Lies is that opening chapter. The story starts with a bang and somehow never stops being a thrilling ride! Such compelling characters, such interesting murder case & such intricate web of lies and complicated human relationships. It was a darker, grittier read than a typical North American thriller - and I absolutely loved that about it!

I loved walking into this one blind so offering you the same opportunity by not mentioning too much about the content. A cop in an unhappy, complicated marriage. A therapist in an unhappy, complicated marriage. Murder investigation! That’s all you need to know!

Grab this one if

📚 𝘺𝘰𝘶’𝘳𝘦 𝘭𝘰𝘰𝘬𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘢 𝘣𝘪𝘯𝘨𝘦𝘢𝘣𝘭𝘦 𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘥
📚 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘦𝘯𝘫𝘰𝘺 𝘔𝘗𝘝
📚 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘸𝘢𝘯𝘵 𝘱𝘢𝘳𝘵 𝘱𝘰𝘭𝘪𝘤𝘦 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘤𝘦𝘥𝘶𝘳𝘢𝘭, 𝘱𝘢𝘳𝘵 𝘤𝘩𝘢𝘳𝘢𝘤𝘵𝘦𝘳 𝘥𝘳𝘪𝘷𝘦𝘯 𝘴𝘶𝘴𝘱𝘦𝘯𝘴𝘦
📚 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘢𝘱𝘱𝘳𝘦𝘤𝘪𝘢𝘵𝘦 𝘮𝘢𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘦, 𝘲𝘶𝘢𝘭𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘸𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨
📚 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘥𝘳𝘢𝘸𝘯 𝘵𝘰 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘱𝘭𝘦𝘹 𝘤𝘩𝘢𝘳𝘢𝘤𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘴
📚 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘸𝘢𝘯𝘵 𝘢 𝘱𝘭𝘰𝘵 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘸𝘰𝘯’𝘵 𝘦𝘢𝘴𝘪𝘭𝘺 𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘨𝘦𝘵
📚 𝘭𝘪𝘬𝘦 𝘮𝘦, 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘦𝘯𝘫𝘰𝘺 𝘧𝘪𝘯𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘣𝘰𝘰𝘬 𝘣𝘰𝘺𝘧𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘥𝘴 𝘪𝘯 𝘮𝘶𝘳𝘥𝘦𝘳 𝘣𝘰𝘰𝘬𝘴 🙈

A huge thank you to Thrillerbookloverspromotions, Storm Publishing and NetGalley for my ARC in exchange for an honest review!

Thank you to NetGalley, Amanda McKinney and publisher for allowing me to read an advanced copy of this book in return for reviewing it.

From the very first chapter the storyline got me hooked. The characters were intense, each with their own dramas and struggles in life. Just when I thought I had it all figured out, McKinney made me doubt myself with a twist I didn’t see coming. Definitely a book I’d recommend to fans of psychological thrillers.

An engaging psychological thriller with an original plot, morally ambiguous characters, intricate twists, alternating perspectives, fast pacing, a page-turner, and a surprise ending. Rowan, a protagonist in the story, a homicide detective in a small Texas suburb, investigates the mysterious murders of wealthy women in the area. The pacing is just right with concise and to-the-point chapters. Rowan is a likable character, and the story takes unexpected turns involving secrets, mental health, lies, jealousy, and murder. I don't want to spoil any surprises, so I won't say much more about the plot.

I enjoyed how the story intertwined multiple perspectives, leading to a surprising climax. This is what I love about thriller novels.

Thank you to Amanda McKinney, Storm Publishing, and NetGalley for the eARC.

I did the read the whole book but found its delivery depressing and difficult to follow. Basically A Marriage of Lies is a police procedural combined with a psychological thriller that didn't quite come off for me. Lots of secrets unravel between detective Rowan and her husband Shep told through different characters' points of view and switches between timelines. Not for me, sadly. Thanks to NetGalley and Storm Publishing for the opportunity to read and review this book.

So many twists!

A Texas detective, Rowan Velky is engaging and likable immediately. Married to her longtime love, Shep, she senses things aren’t as they were when he becomes evasive, and spends more time away from home and returning with the scent of alcohol. Not to mention their connection just doesn’t feel the same anymore.

Called out to the wealthy part of town, a young woman has been murdered and she and her team are tasked to solve it. Then another young woman is the victim of a homicide in an eerily similar fashion. And one more… seems there’s a serial killer in their small town!

The characters were all excellent and worked extremely well through the story. I did have the killer worked out, but there were enough twists that I didn’t care! Another page turner!

Thanks to NetGalley, Storm Publishing and Amanda McKinney for the arc. Expected pub date 3/29/2024

I love this cover! It makes you want to read without even knowing what the book is about! First book by this author!

The one thing i liked about this book is the eeriness it has about it. There is multiple POV which is my favorite book, you get to see several different points and get to see which characters you like. It was well written and i just really liked this book because of the twists and turns within the story. It was a ride and will def recommend the author and this book.

Thanks NetGalley for letting me read and review.

This book was fabulous literally sucked me in and read it in a day I loved the characters so much I did not guess the ending

This book was fabulous! I devoured it in 2 days. Could not put it down. The suspense was perfect! The creepiness kept me guessing until the last page. Read this book! This author just became an automatic read for me! If she writes it I’ll read it! Thank you so much for allowing me to read this book as an ARC reader!

This book was a fast paced psychological thriller mixed with a police procedural that kept me wanting to find out more.

So many twists and turns that made me love this book more. Soo...Soo good

Thank you netgalley and storm publishers.

All thought are my own and isn't influence by anyone else

The book cover has an eerie feel to it, which I like. The multiple POVs were engaging. This book was incredible! I felt so many different emotions reading this. So many twists and turns. Once you think you have it figured out. BAM! Another twist. 😂 What a roller-coaster ride this book was. Definitely among my top favorite reads this year. (SO far)

*Some content in this book could be triggering to some people.*

What an incredible ride! Strap in, brace yourself and remember to breathe. The nerve shredding twists and turns will leave your stomach in knots. I am still reeling at this unexpected thriller.

Detective Rowan Velky gets called to the scene of a gruesome murder. The murder scene is in a upper crust part of town where these things do not happen. They are perplexed as the scene is clean of any forensic evidence. Whoever killed this woman knew how to cover up their crime. Meanwhile Rowan's personal life is in shreds. She is living with her husband, Shepherd. She is fairly positive that he is having an affair. He lost his job some time ago, and refuses to get another one. She feels she is in a loveless marriage. Both Rowan and Shepherd had a difficult childhood growing up in the system. You will learn more about their past throughout the book as each chapter is told from a character's point of view. Some are in the present day and some are in the past. This buildup just makes the story even more compelling and intriguing.

Someone is lying, everyone is lying, and secrets seem to be the norm in this story. As new characters are introduced, the plot thickens, literally. I cannot stress enough how fantastic this book is. Amanda McKinney has a quality to her writing that brings her characters to life. The characters in this book will live on in your head long after you close the book.

Thank you to Storm Publishing and the author for this ARC. I am leaving this review voluntarily.