This was a good read. The narrator did a pretty good job of bringing the character’s voice and personality to life. She can be interested in the story. I wouldn’t say I loved the story, but I did like it.

The Younger Woman is a thrilling domestic drama that kept me on the edge of my seat from start to finish. Gabby’s realization that she can no longer stand her husband, Fred, sets the stage for a gripping tale filled with twists and suspense. When Gabby drunkenly confesses her wish for Fred’s death to a mysterious younger woman, Ellis, she doesn’t expect it to lead anywhere. But soon, Gabby discovers that Ellis might not be who she claims to be, throwing her into a dangerous game of deception and manipulation.

The story is fast-paced and full of unexpected turns. Gabby’s journey to uncover the truth about Ellis—and what Fred might be hiding—keeps the tension high throughout. I was constantly questioning the narrator’s reliability and trying to figure out who to trust. The suspense was palpable, and the stakes felt real as Gabby navigated a web of lies. The author did a fantastic job of keeping me hooked, never letting me settle on any one conclusion for too long.

Overall, this book is a sexy and thrilling ride that mixes domestic tension with edge-of-your-seat suspense. I would definitely read more books by Kate Ray if they follow this same style. Four out of five stars. Thanks to NetGalley and Harlequin Audio for the advanced reader copy of the audiobook.

I honestly wasn’t expecting much from this audiobook, especially at the beginning. The premise didn’t exactly pull me in, and I wasn’t a fan of how the characters were treating each other. But as I kept listening, I found myself oddly hooked. The twist wasn’t something I’d usually enjoy, but it still managed to hold my attention.

When the twist hit, I wasn’t blown away, but it did wrap things up in a way that kept me engaged. It’s definitely not the most original thriller, but it keeps you entertained from start to finish.

If you’re looking for something fast-paced and suspenseful, this is perfect. It’s not a story that will stick with you forever, but it’s definitely a solid listen when you just want something fun and gripping.

When her daughter leaves for college, Gabby is forced to confront how much she really loathes her husband. She confesses that to Ellis, a woman she meets in a bar, in fact, she says she wishes her husband were dead. Working on the strangers on a train riff, Ray uses an unreliable narrator to create and enjoyable and suspenseful read

Thank you to NetGalley and Harlequin Trade Publishing for the Advance Reader Copy and Advance Listener Copy of this book.

I was so excited about the concept of this book from the description, but unfortunately this book feel very flat for me.

I didn't care about a single character, except for maybe the daughter Alice, and I found the stakes to be paper thin.

I felt that this was a slow burn that didn't have high enough stakes to keep someone interested. The FMC's inner dialogue and actions were very far fetched for me.

I did really love the way the narrator did the audiobook.

Wanted to love this so badly and was very disappointed.

One night at a bar, Gabby meets an enigmatic younger woman named Ellis, and in a haze of drunkenness, she confesses that she wishes Fred dead. Surely she didn't expect anything to come of it, but when she tries to track Ellis down again, she realizes that Ellis might not have been who she said she was.
As Gabby begins to unravel the truth about Ellis, and what Fred might be hiding, she is thrown into a whirlwind of lies and manipulation. How much is she willing to risk to expose the truth? And who is the real target?
Gabby and Fred have just begun to adapt to their new life as empty nesters when Gabby makes a stunning realization: she can't stand her husband.
A woman's confession about her husband sparks a dangerous cat-and-mouse game in this riveting domestic thriller

The Younger Woman is a snapshot of how hard an empty nest can be for some women. I liked the main character with all of her flaws.

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for granting access to this book and audiobook

Unfortunately, I found this book to be too melodramatic. I thought the FMC was quite whiny. I am upset because I really wanted to like this book. Hannah Curtis does a good job with the narration of the audiobook, but I just couldn't find myself connecting with any of the characters, unfortunately.