This book centers around Emily, who is in the process of divorcing her severely abusive husband, Teddy. The problem is that Teddy isn’t ready to let her go. Even with a restraining order, she suspects that Teddy is doing everything he can to harass her. William, a man whom she spent time with after Teddy tried to kill her in a car accident, comes back into her life right around the same time that all the harassment escalates, and his bizarre behavior has her questioning what’s really going on . Who is really responsible for what’s happening to her?

I liked a lot of things about the book, but I felt like I could see everything coming. It was slightly slow at the beginning, but it quickly gained speed, which I also felt led to some parts feeling rushed. There were definitely some points in the story that to me were important but seemed to not have enough time spent on them, while others that were not as relevant were mentioned over and over. I did really enjoy the overall storyline and plot. I feel like the “mid-divorce” aspect of this book was refreshing and not a storyline that is used often.

Thank you to NetGalley and Inkubator books for an ARC of this book. All thoughts and opinions expressed in this review are my own.

Emily feels like she has been going through her divorce forever. Each time she thinks she has taken a step nearer to completion, her husband, Teddy, has his lawyers come up with another obstacle. Teddy really wants to keep her as his wife until death do they part, even going so far as to cause an accident deliberately while he was driving Emily in the car.
Emily lives alone while the divorce is going through, but while she was in hospital after the accident, she met a nurse, William, and the two of them became friends. It was possible that the friendship could become more, but Emily finds it difficult to trust after the abuse she suffered from Teddy. They decide to take things very slowly, have the occasional meal or drink together for the time being.
Then, Emily notices she is being followed, items in her home have been moved, someone has been in her house. Cameras and microphones have been placed around her house, her email has been hacked and abusive mails sent supposedly from her to her employer and therapist. She receives phone calls from numbers unknown to her, and no one speaks when she answers. Is this Teddy, up to his tricks again, or could it be William, does he have a hidden agenda, and if so what could it be.
This is a gripping psychological thriller, I really enjoyed it, and it kept me up late at night to find out the ending. A real page turner.

This was my first Theo Baxter novel and I was very pleasantly surprised. It was very gripping and kept me hooked. Who needs to cook dinner or do laundry when you could be reading this book? I would highly recommend this one.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC. It was a fast paced book that talked about real world issues but I just couldn’t really connect with any of the characters. I did figure it out pretty early but I was also surprised by the ending. I definitely felt bad for Emily while I was reading about all the things Teddy did to her as she was trying to get her life back on track. I don’t think I would reread it again though. 3.8/5 rounded up to 4.

If Only You Knew is a thrilling story. Read along as we find out who the stalker is. I promise you’ll be guessing until the very end.

I really enjoyed the storyline; while some events were extremely dramatized, there is a large element of truth to the circumstance. The characters were difficult to connect to entirely but the book read so fast-paced that it didn't bother me.
If someone is looking for a quick, predictable thriller, I will recommend.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for an ARC.

This book is so seriously flawed that I really can’t say anything about it.

Except. Emily was in a serious automobile accident caused by her abusive husband who called the accident a suicide attempt by her. She files for divorce and starts dating the man who was her nurse in the ICU. Teddy proceeds to harass her during and after the divorce and finally breaks into her house with intent to kill. Who lives and who dies? I will never tell. The only meritorious thing about this book is that the writing and suspense-building are excellent. Emily, however, seems to be an idiot.

I am befuddled by the glowing reviews about this book. Maybe I read a different book. But I wouldn’t recommend this one to anyone.

I received this book as an ARC from the publisher and NetGalley.

This was just awful. I'm so sorry but I don't have anything good to say. And I feel bad, since this is an ARC, but to even give this book 2 stars would be pushing it.
The main problems that I had with the book are the following:
- The mystery is predictable, and not a mystery at all really.
- The writing was poor, and when I say that I mean that in a lot of sentences someone would say or do something that didn't make sense from a logical standpoint.
- The same thing is true for the characterization: at one time the characters would feel or act in a certain way for a certain reason and a few chapters later they would do the opposite thing, without rhyme or reason.
- Now this is petty perhaps, but the courtroom scenes were so over the top it was ridiculous... And the same thing for the dialogues.

Emily is trying to leave her abusive husband-Teddy. She can't take anymore and wants a divorce. Teddy is not one to want to let Emily go instead he would rather destroy her life and drag out divorce proceedings. It is heart wrenching to read about all the things Teddy does too Emily and far he will push her to the edge. She grows more and more paranoid and wonders what is real and what is imagined.

Emily doesn't even feel safe in her own home as someone is entering the house, stalking her and knows her every move. She wants to be able to move forward without Teddy.

There were some things that weren't explained clearly and I like everything tied up in a neat bow. Some things were just too far fetched but made for quick read.

Rating: 2.5 stars

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the opportunity to read this arc.

The foundation of the story was good- however I didn’t/couldn’t connect with any of the characters. The twists and things that happened just seemed super unlikely and unbelievable.

In the story Emily is in the midst of a tumultuous divorce with her soon-to-be ex husband Teddy. During the process she is stalked, harassed and preyed about in every way you can imagine. The book follows the process of the divorce and aftermath.

Not my favorite story but not horrible either- could probably be done a lot better/has been.

"If Only You Knew" delivers a rapid and suspense-filled narrative. However, it didn't quite capture my affection.

The plot seemed too familiar and occasionally illogical. Despite a premise that usually appeals to me, the execution was overwhelming, preventing it from being compelling. The characters failed to resonate with me, and the portrayal of the stalking element felt insincere.

For those who enjoy a fast-moving thriller that stretches the bounds of plausibility, this book might be appealing.

Emily is on the home stretch of an acrimonious divorce from husband Teddy when she realizes someone is following her.

The stalking quickly escalates into something more sinister....

What a wild ride If Only You Knew was - Emily was relatable, trying to get her life back on track amongst a massive court case to divorce her controlling ex-husband. Frightened to leave her home, wary of everyone and working as a remote assistant to (who turns out to be) a very understanding boss. Emily catches up with an old flame, William and then the stalking starts.

Phone calls with no one there, people following her, furniture moved just slightly in her home. Who is stalking her, and why. William seems to sweet and Teddy seems too obvious, the book takes us through the attacks on her that grow scarier and more intense in every chapter as well as through Emily's past and her current divorce. There was a lot of drama and thrills without having too many jump scares of frights. Everything was very believable and realistic which added to how tense and unsettling this book was. The person stalking her was very clever to not get caught and that really added to the feel of the book.

It was a great read, a few twists and a satisfying ending.

This had the makings of being a really good thriller, but I just found it to be a let down. I didn’t feel connected to any of the characters, and I felt that the stalking aspect was sort of glossed over and done a bit half heartedly. It’s not a bad book, there are just plenty of others out there who do it better.

This is my second book by this author and the rides he takes you on during these books is amazing. He truly understands what makes a thriller. Towards the end I did figure out a key part of the book but it didn't ruin it for me.

I really enjoyed this book! I did think it was on the longer side but it kept me on the edge of my seat the whole entire time. I felt like the main character, Emily, was so easy to connect with. The feelings of sympathy and worry I had throughout the book grew more and more as the story went on. This book definitely dives into the topic of domestic violence and abuse so just be aware of that before reading. I definitely recommend this book - and I honestly felt like I learned a lot not only from Emily's perspective but all of the other supporting characters. Thank you to Netgalley and Inkubator Books for allowing me to read this early!

“If Only You Knew,” is a twisty, suspenseful story with quite a explosive thrilling ending. I would highly recommend it to anyone who enjoys a good mystery/thriller novel.

thank you publisher and netgalley. all thoughts and opinions are my own

Emily and Teddy took vows “Till death do us part” but only one of them would actually mean it!
Emily is trying to rebuild her life as she’s going through her divorce from Teddy but Teddy just won’t allow her to move on! Her new guy William is acting shifty and Emily isn’t sure who’s behind her harassment anymore! With both William and Teddy becoming more deranged Emily starts to realise that she’s never going to be allowed to move on from Teddy unless something drastic happens!
My heart was in my throat the whole time I read this, I wanted to keep reading but also wanted to put it in the freezer!
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This title is indeed fast paced and is filled with terror inducing drama.

I didn't love it though. It felt predictable and at some points nonsensical. I was disappointed as it sounded really good and like the kind of thing I normally love, but it was too much of everything for it to work well.

However if you like a thriller that zips along and feels a little unbelievable then this may very well be for you.

This is my first book by this author and I’m sure I’ll be reading more.

Emily is coming to the end of her marriage to Teddy that had become abusive and controlling, both physically and mentally. She then feels uneasy as it seems that someone is watching her and the obvious perpetrator is Teddy, but could it be Emily’s new boyfriend, William?

Gripping with twists and turns, this kept me hooked.

Thank you to NetGalley and Inkubator Books for an advance reader copy in return for an honest review.

I was given this book by NetGalley for an honest review-
Emily and Teddy- what begin as a beautiful marriage change to physical and mental abuse. When Emily files for divorce she finds her email hacked, her apartment filled with cameras, someone following her. She is sure it is Teddy her ex but could it be William the new man she has been dating? Things escalate until she fears for her life! You will want to grab this read!