I found that I did not enjoy this book. The characters are very unlikeable. It was very easy to see the path the story was going to take. For a story of lifelong friends, they sure didn't show it very much with how easily they turned on each other. I probably won't be reading any more books by this author.

Thank you to NetGalley and Boldwood Books for gifting me this ARC in exchange for my honest review.

Lies, secrets, deceit - The Wives has it all! When Natasha meets Daniel she knows her life is made. Rich, handsome and charming, he has it all and when he suggests an all-expenses paid cruise for Natasha, her friends, Barbara, Tracy Ann and Michelle, and their husbands, she can't wait to tell the girls, only they aren't as enthusiastic as Natasha would hope. And we soon fin out why - It turns out Daniel has in someway shape or form ruined each of the other couples lives in someway - unbeknownst to Natasha that is.

Now Daniel is a character that I foresaw dying in this book and I wasn't in the least bit sorry to him go, what I didn't foresee was each of the reason the other wives would have for wanting him dead! And they were good reasons, but who did it? And when all is revealed we are treated to a nice little twist at the end which was just brilliant!

4 stars

This book is an attention grabber from the first page to the last! It’s quick, engaging and thrilling!

Four friends decide to go on a cruise, along with their husbands. All eight seem to get along, but it’s not long until the cracks between the wives begin to open. The main problem is that one wife has a new, handsome husband, and two of her friends appear to be smitten by him. As the plot continues, we discover exactly how this handsome man has deceived them all, including all the men and his own wife.
The book is exciting right up to the shocking ending!

Thank you to Boldwood Books and NetGalley for the advanced copy, in return for my honest review.

I absouletly adored this book! I gave it the whole 5 stars. Once I got started I did not want to put down. I have not read many or any by this author however I will be adding her to my list. The whole storyline went nothing like I expected. It is a story about the wives but everyone should be paid attention to. I tried to guess some parts of the story but was completly taken by surprise! You will not regret buying this book!

Thank you to Netgalley for allowing me to read this book in return for an honest review. I always love a Valerie Keogh book and The Wives just may be my favourite book yet. A fast paced thriller that kept me hooked and guessing all the way through. Full of secrets and surprises this book has it all. A great story about friendships and relationships with a great mix of characters. Highly recommended. 5 stars

3.75 stars

Told through multiple points of view, this thriller slowly unravels the story of four couples, including the newlyweds at the heart of the story. I enjoyed the four women's friendship, but found the ending not satisfying. That is the primary reason for the lower rating.

Thank you to net galley and bold wood books for the advanced read.

3.5 ⭐

I picked up The Wives by Valerie Keogh looking for more of a summery read while was on holiday, and it definitely delivered on that front. The setting of a luxury cruise ship is pure escapism, and the drama between the characters is juicy and fun *soap opera vibes*.

While the book is categorized as a thriller, it leans more towards a character-driven drama(?) / light mystery in my opinion.

Sometimes, with so many characters in stories I get confused, but I found the author did a good job of differentiating the women here.

Overall, The Wives is a good summery read that has some mystery to it without requiring you pay too much attention.

The Wives by Valerie Keogh is a book about four couples who go on a cruise together, courtesy of Natasha’s new husband, who is quite the successful business man. Natasha is surprised when her friends don’t seem thrilled to go on an all expenses paid for trip. We soon find out everyone has a secret and in the close quarters of the ship, they begin to be exposed. Told in multiple POV’s, we get to hear several sides to the story.

This was…mildly entertaining. It’s kind of exactly what you’d expect. A predictable storyline filled with cliches (which can be fine) but I was a little surprised at how much the protagonist Natasha was hyped up to be somewhat of a mastermind which she clearly was not. I would’ve enjoyed this book more if it didn’t attempt to be more clever than it was.

An easy book to get through and entertaining enough if your expectations are low. I would recommend reading it on a cruise for a bit of a fun palate cleanser. Thank you NetGalley and Boldwood Books for my ARC.

I love Valerie Keogh and her wonderful books. The Wives is no exception. Four female friends and their partners embark on a luxury cruise. One couple are recently married, and the charismatic husband has paid for everyone to join them. There are secrets behind every cabin door. It's a twisted story with a shocking unpredictable ending that will have you up late reading to find out what happens next.

I received an ARC of this novel from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

Things change between a long-time group of friends when one of them marries a wealthy charmer.

This was my first Valerie Keogh book but it certainly won’t be the last one. Are you a fan of friendship and secrets based thrillers that turn really dark and twisty? Well then this one is calling your name!

Four friends with their husband on a luxury Zanzibar cruise. Natasha got married recently but her introduction of her husband handsome, charming & wealthy husband Daniel seems to have stirred up all sorts of unrest among her friends!

The Wives was absolutely bingeable. This one takes diabolical characters to a whole new level. People behaving badly in a beautiful setting is definitely my cup of tea. And that ending! 🤯 Twists just kept coming at the end! Grab this one when you need an entertaining mind escape.

A huge thank you to Boldwood Books and NetGalley for my ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Thanks NetGalley for the ARC of The Wives by Valerie Keogh
What a brilliantly written book about four friends and their husband's who take a relaxing cruise. The Lies and deceit that unfolds....and I didn't see the twists coming
This book was so much fun to read, awesome characters, great descriptions of places, loved the setting. The story got better and better as I read
The story is told by several characters, although not confusing,  the author did a great job introducing the characters in a memorable way.
This is a great, quick and easy read with lots of characters that you can love or hate, and some great twists at the end.

Fast paced thriller I didn't want to put down, great setting with interesting characters. Loved the plot, loved the ending, definitely one to read in one go. Thank you netgalley for the advanced copy

Wow. Sooo good. I couldn’t put it down. Definitely a must read.
Thank you NetGalley for letting me read it

Soo good! Short chapters and captured my attention from the beginning. I didn’t expect the twist at the end. The writing is very similar to Fredas.

I really enjoyed this book.

The story was fast paced and kept me engaged the whole way through. I would have liked more of the backstory of the friendship group, and maybe more of Daniel's backstory.

This was a quick read from an author that I love, I'd recommend to anyone that enjoys fast paced thrillers that are quick and easy to read.

I really wanted to love this one. But it was very mediocre. Very bland. I needed more flavour, more spice!! There was so much potential. Secrets could have been more juicer. I was wanting more from the wives and Daniel.

“When Natasha meets Daniel, she knows her life is made. Rich, handsome and charming, Daniel will make the perfect husband. Even if she won't make the perfect wife...
She is thrilled when Daniel suggests an all-expenses paid cruise for Natasha, her friends, Barbara, Tracy Ann and Michelle, and their husbands. What better way to show everyone that Natasha has finally made it?
But as the ship sets sail, she learns that far from being the perfect husband, Daniel has terrible secrets that are about to be revealed. And each of the wives has their own reasons for wanting him dead.”



Thank you to NetGalley and Boldwood Books for a DRC. The Wives is available now.

Thanks to NetGalley, publishers and author for an ARC of The Wives.

I started and finished this book withing a few hours, it was hard to walk away from the story, one more chapter after every chapter. I really enjoyed the story, although my initial feelings of the end is anticlimactic. However, as I'm writing the review and thinking more on it, i realise how much I LOVED the end!
Highly recommend

The main characters were very unlikeable. Daniel was the worst and if the author was trying to gain sympathy for him on his demise, it didn’t work. The other characters, once best friends, provided a great storyline but at times it was shocking how cruel they were to each other. Overall a decent story. Thanks NetGalley for the arc

Really good, kept me reading. I loved the characters and the pacing, Valerie never disappoints. I totally recommend it!