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This book is about Emerson and the tragedy in her family that changed everything and left a family torn apart and Emerson in a physic facility and unable to see her son. She suffers from nightmares and due to having one her daughter died at her hands. Now her husband has a new life with their son and Talia who will do anything to keep Emerson from ever seeing her son again. There is a lot uncovered in this book and is truly a Psychological thriller with all the head games being played in this book. I was in this immediately and loved having the audio version it made the book so much better with the different voices for the characters and the snarl in Talia’s. This is also my first time reading a book by Cara Reinard and will not be the last with how great this was.

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Promising but frustrating., I'm all for an unexpected twist,/ending, but this was an out of left field blindside, and not it a positive way. Whilst being well written, and keeping you involved in the story, I was just left feeling unsatisfied.

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Thank you to NetGalley and Bookouture Audio for providing me with an ARC in exchange for my honest opinion. Emerson is finishing her last few days in an institution for having a breakdown after the death of her baby daughter. She blames herself for smothering her to death and since she has been admitted, her ex-husband Shep and his girlfriend Thalia are raising her son together.. Shep now tells Thalia that she is getting out and will not want to have visitation with her son. Thalia is livid she does not want Emerson to be a part of the little boy's life at all and how dare Emerson come between their happy little family. Thalia starts to scheme and hires a private detective to follow Emerson and find dirt on her to keep her away from her son. Once Emerson is granted a visitation, Thalia's plan to keep them apart backfires and now Thalia is scrambling to make everything right before Shep finds out and kicks her out for good. I did like this thriller it was a fast read and kept me wanting to read to see how this would end. Enjoy!!

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The Wife at the Window is such a gripping story and it immediately caught my attention. The pacing of this book worked really well and I found myself intrigued throughout. I think the twist and turns throughout the story were well placed but I wasn't necessarily blown away by them. Overall, it was a really solid good thriller, perfect to read/listen to in the sun or cuddle up with when it gets to those darker months and therefore, I would say this was 3.5 Stars for me but I have rounded up to 4.

Thank you for the ARC audiobook that was made available for me to listen to and review by NetGalley, Cara Reinard, & Bookouture Audio.

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The Wife at the Window by Cara Reinard
(Narrated by Lauryn Allman, Amelia Sciandra)

Addictive and smartly plotted.

The story had a promising start and it revealed more secrets chapter after chapter. It came to “who to trust” problem, which you had to find out until the end.

Two narrators gave a clear story as it involved quite a few characters. I love their voice and pace.

Many thanks to NetGalley, the publisher and the author for my copy.

Pub date: Jun 17, 2024

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The description for this book really drew me in! The plot starts slow and builds and finishes strong. I was really drawn in during the last third of the novel. I was excited to listen to the audio book and saw there were two narrators. This usually lends additional depth to the narrative but in this case, the second narrator was very difficult for me. I found myself cringing when the second narrator came on. The first narrator was pleasant and I don’t know if this was intentional. I enjoyed the story itself but deducted a star for the narration.

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The narrators were great. They were well engaging and made it easy to distinguish who was speaking. The story was a page turner as I didn't want to stop listening. At first I thought there were too many stories and characters, but they all came together nicely in the end.

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Review for 'The Wife At The Window' by Cara Reinard.

Well done Cara on an absolutely tension packed and page turning thriller!!!

AN ABSOLUTELY UNPUTDOWNABLE, TENSION FILLED AND SUSPENSEFUL BOOK THAT WILL KEEP YOU UP LATE AT NIGHT UNTIL YOU TURN THE LAST PAGE!!

Wow!!! This book is fantastically written and had me hook, line and sinker from beginning to end. The descriptions were so in depth and vivid that the hair on my arms was standing on the ends and my heart was pounding throughout. The synopsis, title and cover were perfect for the storyline.

A HUGE success by the extremely talented Cara Reinard!! I absolutely loved this unique page turning explosive page turner. I was absolutely absorbed throughout this suspense filled thriller. It is filled with tension, drama, family, suspense, lies, deceit, romance, love, and omg the ending!!! I DID NOT see the twists coming at all!!! Just when I think everything had been worked out and things were settling down BOOM came shocking ending!! A MASSIVE CONGRATULATIONS Cara!! It is getting harder and harder to shock me but by God you did that over and over and over!!! What an ending!!! One of the most gripping unputdownable psychological books I have read this year!!! You have one hell of a talent and I cannot wait to get hold of your previous and future books. I cannot remember the last time I was so hooked by a book but you managed that big time!!! I loved that the book is told from different perspectives and each of their stories/chapters were perfectly weaved together to show us everything that is going on and how each of the characters are thinking and feeling throughout. The storyline is filled with shocks, suspense, tension, deceit, and everything you could ask for in a gripping thriller!!. There was so much going on and it was very fast paced and kept me on the edge of my seat throughout. Cara's fantastic evocative descriptions ensures you are completely absorbed into the storyline with the characters coming to life all around you! This book is absolutely addictive and I read it in one sitting. I absolutely loved the explosive ending that leaves you wanting more! It kept me on the edge of my seat, biting my nails with my heart absolutely pounding throughout especially at the end! I really am looking forward to the next book by this extremely talented author. A gripping, all consuming addictive page turner!!!

Clear your schedule before you start as I read this in one sitting as I could not put it down!! Practically every chapter ended on a cliff hanger so no way could I put it down!! Absolutely hooked!! I would absolutely love to see this turned into a movie!!!!

The characters were all strong and realistic and thanks to Cara's absolutely fantastic writing skills they all come to life when you are turning the pages. My heart went out to Emerson for what she was going through as she only had the one person to support her through it. I was rooting for her throughout the book and hoping that she would get a happy ending. All of the characters were realistic, each with their own personalities, weaknesses and flaws. As much as I liked Emerson the opposite was true with Shep and I found him to be selfish and self centred. Now, normally when I dislike a character I struggle to enjoy the storyline but with Cara's fantastic writing skills she has managed to put extremely unlikeable characters in such a fantastic storyline that you can't help but be addicted to the book regardless of how you feel!!! I will stop here as I will give too much away if I say anymore and I really don't want to spoil it for future readers so I wont say anything else and let other readers make their own minds up about how they feel about the characters.. Regardless of whether you love or hate the characters they all worked perfectly together to make this an addictive and gripping storyline!!

Overall a suspense filled, unputdownable and addictive page turning thriller!!

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Cara Reinard’s upcoming release The Wife At The Window is an absolute page-turner that you won’t be able to put down! This gripping thriller follows a mother determined to reclaim her son and prove her innocence after a devastating loss. With its twisty plot and emotional intensity, the story had me hooked from start to finish.

The suspense builds with every chapter, and just when you think you’ve figured it out, Reinard throws in another twist. Perfect for fans of psychological thrillers, this book is a must-read that will keep you up at night!

Huge thank you to @netgalley and @bookouture for the advanced audiobook copy!

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Emerson has just been released from the hospital after an accident happened to her daughter caused her to have a mental breakdown. Now, she is hungry to spend time with her son and focuses on turning her life around to get custody. Talia, Emerson's ex-husband's new partner, will do whatever it takes to stop this from happening.

The Wife at the Window has all the characteristics of a thriller that I look for. The cast of characters is large enough to keep you guessing, and the characters (for the most part) are well-developed. For some reason, I did not feel connected or invested in the characters but the pace of the book made it easy to keep going.

I appreciated having the duel narration for clarity with Lauryn Allman and Amelia Sciandra. They did a fantastic job.

The ending was fairly abrupt but did tie up all loose ends.

Thank you to Cara Reinard, NetGalley, and Bookouture Audio for the advanced audio copy!

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The Wife at the Window by Cara Reinard and narrated by Lauryn Allman, Amelia Sciandra is an absolute belter of a thriller and the cherry on top is two of my favourite narrators who put in a stellar performance on this outstanding novel

Emerson has been in an institute for a long time, too long. She remembers blacking out, and when she came to, her youngest child had perished. It was her fault, she is sure it was her fault, and she can never forgive herself for it.

Emerson still has a remaining child, her eldest, a boy, who lives with his father Shep... and Shep's girlfriend, a woman he knew from work and unbeknownst to Emerson, had kissed Shep at an office arty. He thinks he was in the wrong, but who had set the wheels in motion?

There is so much packed into this brilliant thriller that I was left breathless. An outstanding audiobook that I cannot recommend highly enough. Whether you listen or read, this one will have you glued to your screen!

Thank you to Bookouture, Cara Reinard and the narrators Lauryn Allman & Amelia Sciandra
for this exceptional ALC. My review is left voluntarily and all opinions are my own

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Really enjoyed this story from start to finish! Love the narrators and I think they made the story come even more alive. I would 100% recommend to anyone.

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The wife in the window is an intense thriller, Emerson is just released from a mental institute after killing her daughter. Her son is now being cared by her ex husband and his new partner. She’s angry she can’t be with her so, but knows that she has to abide by the courts rules.

This was a great easy listen that you want to binge. The narrators did a great job at reading the story and it was easy to follow. Gripping 5 star thriller.

Thanks to Netgalley and the publishers for a copy.

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A very tense thriller with an epic twist that had me floored!

Shep and Talia are very happy, raising Shep's son Leo, who Talia loves as her own. All she wants is for Shep to acknowledge her as Leo's Mum, but then Leo's biological mother is released from her secure mental hospital and Talia's world is shattered. Emerson is granted supervised access to Leo and Talia will go to any lengths to prevent this happening.

As the story unfolds, it appears that Emerson may still be imagining events that aren't actually happening, the same as the night her baby daughter was killed, resulting in her incarceration. Was she released too soon? Is Leo in danger?

I listened to the audiobook which was brilliantly narrated by Lauryn Allman and Amelia Sciandra, who portrayed the two mothers convincingly and built a very tense atmosphere.

The ending was excellent but I would have preferred it to have been less rushed.

4 ⭐️ Thanks to Netgalley, Cara Reinard and Bookouture, for an ARC in return for an honest review.

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Thank you Bookouture Audio and Netgalley for the ARC of The Wife At The Window by Cara Reinard.

This is a psychological thriller with a lot of twists and turns, you won't see that ending coming, my heart stopped beating for a minute LOL !

The story had me gripped from the start. It will keep you guessing throughout the story. I did want to see more of what happened after the ending.

There was a lot of tension between the characters. I felt like no one could be trusted. There was so much mystery in each of them.

I love Emerson. She never gave up on trying to see her child after all she was put through. She fought for her rights as a mother. 

Let me not get started with Talia's evilness, but I won't go into much detail. I don't want to spoil it for you!

I really enjoyed the audiobook. The dual narration by Lauryn Allman and Amelia Sciandra was really good; their voices added that drama and tension to the story.

If you are a fan of Frieda McFadden like I am then this book is for you!

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After losing her daughter in a tragic accident, Emerson's life fell apart. But now she's ready to rebuild and reclaim what she lost. However, her husband's girlfriend, Talia, is determined to stop her at all costs.

What really happened on the night of the accident, and why does Emerson think an intruder was involved?

The beginning of the book was slow, but it picked up towards the end. I didn't feel a strong connection to any of the characters. Also, I was disappointed with the ending. Overall, it was an okay book.

The audio narration, however, was fantastic!

Thanks to NetGalley and Bookouture Audio for the ALC of this book.

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Emmie mummy is sick and she will soon be back is what Shep has told his son Leo, but he does not know that his current partner Talia has said otherwise, according to her Emmie mummy is sick and she will never come back into Leo's life.
An incident in the past has left Emerson to be not so trustworthy when it comes to her kids, she is fighting the battle of ensuring she gets to see her son, visit her son - but her ex-husband's partner Talia thinks she knows what is best for Emerson's child and will not hesitate to go to any extent to keep her partner and Leo safe! No one knows that Talia also has a dark past,
This domestic thriller was intriguing and has the storyline built around multiple POVs, the story flows so smoothly - the reader wants to support all the characters because everyone sounds right until the truth is revealed!

Thanks to Netgalley, Bookouture Audio and Cara Reinard - this was my 1st time reading a book by this author and I am so glad I got a chance to listen to the audio ARC.

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Wow. I could not stop listening! I listened all in one day.

The frustration I felt toward Talia was realllllll lol. I would really like a book on her. Does her past catch up to her? I felt like her storyline was left open for a sequel or different storyline extension.

I have to say the ending made me sad but I was so proud of Emerson at the same time! The breath I didn’t know I was holding was let out when she finally had her validation that she wasn’t crazy! The whole window break in and crushed trachea really made me think again about the night terrors she was having. I did think some of the connections were a little bit of a stretch. Nev and her brother and her ex boyfriend and Emerson’s friend from school, it was a lot to keep track of, especially trying to listen to it all. I did like the idea of her childhood friend being there to support her, in good and sketchy ways. The grief group guy was odd but I understood the reasoning behind it. The book could’ve been without that storyline and nothing would’ve been lost.

I would and already have recommended this to friends. I did add the child death trigger warning because I think that could be a huge impact.

I would love to see this turned into a movie or limited series.

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The Wife At The Window
Cara Reinard
Thank you NetGalley for providing an ARC.
This tale is told from two points of view.
This is the story of two women one is Emerson the mother of a young boy. She was accused of killing her infant daughter during a home invasion. No one believed there had been an invasion. She was committed to a mental health institution. She has recently been released and wants her son.
The other woman, Talia, is the husband/father’s new girlfriend. Talia is raising the young boy and is determined not to allow Emerson near him. The woman wants Leo to be her’s.
Emerson is struggling with life out of the institution and life in general. For the most part she is doing well but she does make some bad decisions. She is willing to accept responsibility for her bad choices. Talia thought she knew what was best for everyone, but she was the core of the problem. One of the most fulfilling scenes was when Emerson let Talia have it.
The ending of this book is not good. It is abrupt and unsatisfying.

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The Wife at the Window (audio)
3.75⭐️

This grew on me. I wasn’t really feeling it until the 40%-ish mark. I was intrigued by the sleep disorder aspect. I experienced sleep paralysis in my teens and, what I call, “sleep amnesia” in my early 30’s where I would wake up with no recollection of who my husband (of over a decade) was. Creepy. So as the book started I really enjoyed hearing about MC Emerson sleep disorders.

The story is told from alternating POV: Emerson (ex-wife) and Talia (current girlfriend). Talia ranks up there as one of my most disliked characters. Emerson has been receiving inpatient mental health treatment after the death of her daughter for the past year. During that time her husband divorced her and moved on very quickly with Talia, who has her own delusions regarding her status in this little family. The book follows Emerson as she struggles to find her footing following her hospitalization and work towards regaining supervised visits with her son and Talia as she spirals with Emerson’s reappearance in her family’s life.

The ending and twists at the end were great! I liked how everything was wrapped up at the end.

While the characters had unique individual voices, I was not a fan of the narration.

Thank you NetGalley and Bookouture Audio for this audio ARC.

Pub Date Jun 17 2024

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