I couldn't put this down! There were so many twists from start to finish, every time I thought I had a part of the story or a character figured out, I was proven wrong and I love when a book keeps you guessing! Every character was so well thoight out and I liked reading from each of their POVs. Absolutely loved this, and will be looking for more of Joanne Ryan's books to read now.

I devoured this one in three days! It took me a few chapters to get into it but then kept getting better and better! The twists throughout really built tension, and the last 100 (or so) pages had some fantastic twists that I really didn’t expect! Highly recommend.

This narrative presents a profoundly intense thriller characterized by numerous unforeseen twists and turns. The characters are crafted in such a way that they evoke a complex blend of admiration and disdain.

Thanks to NetGalley and Boldwood Books for this Advanced Reader’s Copy of The Sister In Law by Joanne Ryan due to be published January 27, 2025.
When Megan loses her beloved husband, Rick, in a tragic car accident, she feels like it’s her own life that has ended. At his funeral, a very pregnant woman introduces herself as Rick’s sister, Emily. Emily weans herself into Megan’s house and life. Is Emily really who she says she is or a stranger?
This one was a real page turner! I couldn’t wait to see if Emily was “real” or not and what happened between Emily and Megan. You won’t want to miss this one!
Also recommended by Joanne Ryan – Alone in the Dark and Don’t Let Her In.
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Her best book yet!! Megan loses her husband in a car accident and his estranged sister shows up for the funeral. But Emily is not really his sister. She is his pregnant lover out to get all she is owed from Megan. Everyone has secrets in this book. Lots of good suspense . I could not put this book down!

A very deep dark thriller. Full of twists and turns that are so unexpected. The characters are definitely ones you'll love to hate.

Wow, if you are in the mood for a twisty turny thriller. The Sister in Law is the book for you! What a great book!

This was a great read, with some solid twists and plenty of tension. I'm not sure I'd welcome a stranger into my life following my husband's funeral, but, suspending belief, I did enjoy this novel. A great thriller that was easy to read.

At the funeral of her husband Rick, Megan meets Emily.

Emily says she is Rick's sister and Megan makes a friend... Or so she thinks.

This is an amazing read and for me,a book that I cannot stop talking about.

It has a brilliant twist but before the reveal the drama and the intrigue builds beautifully,.

It is so well told I couldn't put it down and had to read from page 1 to the end in one sitting..

Thank you Boldwood Books and NetGalley for an early copy of The Sister-in-Law. What a PLOT!!!! Amazing, who would have thought of it! Unfortunately the characters were sleazy (Keith and Emily) and their conversations were unrealistic but WOW I NEVER saw the ending coming. FANTASTIC LIKE HOLD ON FOR THIS THRILL OF A RIDE!!! Very fast reading and lots of WHAT moments towards the end.

Joanne Ryan keeps writing these wonderful thrillers ,I really enjoyed this book about a sister in law who isnt a sister in law but a lover of the husband who got killed in a car crash .Full of surprises along the way ,you will love it !!

This one was not for me. The storyline didn’t flow well and I could not connect with the characters.
****Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for providing an ARC in exchange for my honest review****

4 stars. I really like Joanne Ryan and have read quite a few of her books. Megan and Rick are married. They are in a car accident and only Megan survives. She lost her mom a couple years ago and Megan was very close to her. Aside from her mothers best friend, Elaine, Megan has no friends or acquaintances. At the funeral, an unfamiliar face shows up. It is Emily, Rick's estranged sister who happens to be very pregnant. This is where the book takes off. The writing is excellent and is told from the POV of Emily, Megan and Elaine. None of the characters end up to be very likable. I flew through this book. It was suspenseful and the twists were very well done. I'm not sure why but I was expecting a bit more from the ending but I think I had it in my mind what I wanted to happen.

Thank you to Nergalley and Boldwood Books for the ARC. I greatly appreciate it and highly recommend this book.

This was so good, I loved the way this had mystery and I was hooked until the end! Must read!! I love this authors writing style and I hope you do to!

When Megan loses her beloved husband, Rick, in a tragic car accident, she feels like it’s her own life that has ended. She feels too young to be a widow. Walking around the house that had been their home so quiet without him nothing feels the same. But at his funeral, she sees a face she doesn’t recognise. A heavily-pregnant young woman, with a sweet heart-shaped face that is somehow a little familiar. This stranger introduces herself as Emily, Rick’s estranged sister. She explains how she’s been searching for her brother for years, but as she bursts into noisy sobs she knows she’s too late now! Oooh great revenge thriller!! This book had suspense, murder, mystery, family secrets, gaslighting, and some crazy twists and turns! The story was very interesting! I definitely recommend reading this book! Thank you NetGalley and the publisher for sharing this book with me!

Wow! Another fantastic thriller from Joanne Ryan. This one blew my mind, so many shocking twists and turns. And what an ending! Brilliant, absolutely loved it!

Megan and her husband Rick are involved in a car accident. Megan survives.
At the funeral, Rick's estranged sister, Emily arrives, pregnant and she wheedles her way into Megan's good books, eventually moving in with Megan. But there is a motive.

Fast paced psychological thriller with twists, turns and reveals that will knock you sideways.
None of the characters end up to be likeable. A suspenseful read that will have you gripped. I read this in one sitting.

You won't see what happened in the end coming.

Thanks to Netgalley and Boldwood Books for the ARC.

I tried to make this book last but sadly i struggled to put it down.
Just love Joanne Ryan.
Megan's husband die's and apart from her late mum's friend she seems to be alone......but not for long.
Brilliantly written, i really felt for Megan and how some people just took advantage of her. The twists when they came were exceptional.
Will be tucking this away to read again in the future as i enjoyed it so much.
Keep them coming Joanne they just get better and better.
My thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for my copy.