Maria Frankland’s His Ex-Wife is a captivating and twist-filled psychological thriller that grips the reader from the very first page. With its well-executed plot, strong character development, and a series of shocking revelations, this novel keeps you on the edge of your seat, eager to uncover the truth hidden beneath layers of lies.

The story revolves around a woman who finds herself entangled in the messy aftermath of her ex-husband’s life, leading to a tense battle of secrets, betrayal, and obsession. Frankland does an excellent job of setting the stage for a suspenseful narrative, slowly peeling back layers of the characters' motivations and histories. The pacing is well-balanced, with enough tension building up to keep the reader intrigued, while also allowing room for emotional depth and character exploration.

One of the standout features of His Ex-Wife is Frankland’s ability to craft complex, multi-dimensional characters. The protagonist’s emotional turmoil is realistic, and her journey through the twists and turns of the story is both relatable and gripping. The ex-husband and other supporting characters add to the mystery, making it hard to tell who can be trusted and what their true intentions are. This ambiguity fuels the suspense, keeping readers constantly questioning the motives of each character.

The novel is filled with unexpected twists that keep the plot fresh and engaging. While some readers may find a few developments slightly predictable or familiar for fans of psychological thrillers, the way Frankland ties them together is both satisfying and surprising. The climax is intense, with a final twist that will leave you reeling and reconsidering everything you thought you knew.

The only minor drawback is that some aspects of the pacing feel a bit uneven at times, with a few stretches of the narrative where the tension could have been heightened further. Still, this doesn’t detract from the overall enjoyment of the story, and the book remains thoroughly engaging throughout.

In conclusion, His Ex-Wife is a psychological thriller that delivers on its promise of suspense, twists, and emotional depth. Maria Frankland’s strong writing and skillful plotting make this an engaging and highly entertaining read. Fans of twisty, character-driven thrillers will find much to enjoy in this compelling and unpredictable story.

4.25 ⭐️

Natalie is excited to spend her first Christmas married to her husband Dominic but she isn’t as thrilled to be also spending it with her stuck up in-laws who have conveniently invited Dominics ex-wife Carla.

As soon as I read that the ex wife was involved I knew it would be good. I read this in one sitting, it was very fast paced and easy to read which I love when it comes to thrillers because it never leaves me bored.
There was so many different twists, some I saw coming and a few I didn’t, especially when I found out that Dom knew Kyle?! Through the whole book I was not trusting anyone and I was trying to figure out different connections between her past and present but that was something I didn’t see coming.
I really disliked Sophie, the way she stood by and did nothing, then she runs off? And then she comes back and wants money???! Girl no.

Overall it was good, a little predictable at times but it kept me invested and it has made me want to pick up the other Authors books.

Thank you Netgalley and Bookouture for the Arc!!

His Ex-Wife by Maria Frankland is a tense and twist-filled psychological thriller that keeps you guessing. Packed with suspense and family drama, it’s an engaging read with plenty of tension. While some twists may feel predictable, it’s still a gripping story for fans of domestic thrillers.

I really enjoy a domestic thriller especially that involves inlaw dynamics and this one didn't disappoint!
The story line had me intrigued with lots of twists and turns. I couldn't put it down and really enjoyed the characters.
I highly recommend if you're looking for a good domestic thriller.

Thank you to netgalley for a copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.

I found "His Ex-Wife" to be bit of a slow burner initially, but once it gained momentum, it was packed with twists and turns.
I thoroughly enjoyed it.

Thank you to NetGalley and Bookouture for my ARC.

I enjoyed this book. Well about 3/4 of it. The ending was a little lacking but would definitely read again and recommend.
Lots of twists that keep it interesting enough to keep my attention and finish

Thank you NetGalley for the copy

I really enjoyed this festive thriller. It starts off pretty slow, but about halfway the pov changes from Natalie to Carla and the tension really picks up. A fast paced read that is engaging throughout

Wow! This book! Packed with twists that I didn't see coming. So thrilling and suspenseful. Loved, loved, loved. Very highly recommend.

This book is told by 2 POV's . The ex wife (Carla) and Natalie ( current wife). We hear about the past and the present. Imagine being trapped with your husbands ex wife. No thanks ! I really enjoyed this one and I hope you do too.

This is a thrilling ride of a book!
The premise of the new wife, and the ex-wife, together at Christmas, during a blizzard, is intriguing enough, but add in murder? What a terrific book!
It was fast reading, and full of action. The book was divided into two parts, each told by the wives point of view. Very interesting!
The ending is a bit of a cliffhanger, so I’m hoping a sequel is coming soon!
Thanks to NetGalley and Bookouture for the opportunity to read and review this book. My opinions are unbiased.
4 stars

Wow this book was definitely full of twists & turns!!! I read it in one sitting as I couldn't put it down!! Great read!!!

This was a bit of a slow burn but ended up being really twisty. It centers on Natalie, who is spending her first Christmas with her husband Domenic and his parents, who have not yet warmed to her. Lo and behold, when they arrive, she is informed that Domenic's ex-wife Carla will also be spending the holidays with them due to weather keeping her from getting home. Natalie already feels like she has work to do to get the family to like her, and the fact that they fawn over Carla makes things much worse.

The first part of the book drags a bit, and Natalie is kind of annoying in how she handles the dynamics with Domenic's family. I felt like that part went on a bit long, with repeated examples of how Natalie can't get things quite right. Then things get really interesting when Natalie starts to uncover things that don't make sense and we find that there is much more to the family dynamic than we realized. The last half of the book s fast=paced and twisty, and the author does a great job at taking incidents that the reader initially took at face value and adding a sinister spin. I also liked Natalie better as the book went on and it was clear she had more of a backbone than it originally seemed. The end of the book was OK but I didn't think it was necessary after the rest of the story, and one of the characters in particular acted what I felt was out of character compared to what I had read so far.

All in all, this was an engaging read that ended up going a different way than I originally anticipated. I'd recommend it to those who like mysteries and psychological thrillers. Thanks to Netgalley for providing me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

The Ex-Wife is a fast paced thriller that makes you not want an ex-wife in your life! Lol This has me hooked from the first page and I could not put it down.

An enjoyable read in psychological fiction from Maria Frankland.

The plot is pretty dark and twisty! Natalie is spending his first Christmas with husband, Dominic and his (somewhat stuffy) parents. In the midst of a heavy snowfall, the reception Natalie receives from her in-laws is frosty (to say the least!). The same can’t be said for the reception they give to Dominic’s ex-wife, Carla, who (unbeknownst to Natalie) has been invited for Christmas too!!

Once she has recovered from the shock, Natalie quickly discovers that there are some seriously dark agendas at play in this family!

As the plot plays out we discover all sorts of motives and more than a little blood is spilt!!

If you like your festive reading to be a little in the dark side, I absolutely recommend you pick this one up!

My thanks to NetGalley, author and publisher for the opportunity to review this book in exchange for an advance copy.

October 27, 2024
My first book from this author, and I really enjoyed it.
There's a large amount of domestic thrillers lately, all these poor wives or exes!
This book was a fun, fast read that I'm sure Frankland's fans will lap up.
The pacing is strong, my attention was held throughout and I didn't know who Natalie could trust!
The characters were all brilliant, and they really added to the suspense and the tension Natalie was under.
I'd love to read more from this author!

I was immediately submerged in this book. I always am with a Maria Frankland book. This book is well written, and the author gives details bit by bit. I was so suspicious of Carla. But then the story unfolded in a different way. I was literally gobsmacked by that ending - which in reality is not an ending but a cliff hanger!! Definitely recommend!

I received an arc copy of this book from Net Galley in exchange for my honest opinion of it. Natalie and Dominic are spending their first Christmas together as husband and wife with his family. Natalie is trying to get her in-laws to like her and Dominic's ex-wife shows up at the door to spend Christmas with them because of a bad snow storm. The book was pretty predictable and did drag in spots but overall an okay read.

This was my first book by this author and won’t be my last This was a fast paced psychological thriller that had me gripped from the start in a tense edge of the seat read that I devoured in one sitting.

I will definitely look out for more by this author.

Yet another brilliant book from this author. A Christmas family get together should be a happy time for everyone involved. It is thier first xmas as a married couple and whilst she wasn't as excited by the prospect of spending it with Dominic's parents she made the best of it. She wasn't too happy when it looked like Carla his ex wife was also staying there for xmas but she had no choice.. It is not too bad at first but then things start to change.
A great book from finish to the end.

This is a great Christmas thriller. Natalie is spending the holidays with her in-laws and her husband’s ex wife in the middle of a snowstorm. What could possibly go wrong? Everything. This book was predictable but I enjoyed it anyways. It’s the perfect read for the holidays and it’ll make you appreciate your in laws (hopefully!)