Thank you so much to Boldwood Books for the ARC of this book. What a rollercoaster! The beginning is a little slow, but you certainly don't see the plot twist coming?!? From the second part of the book onwards the excitement ramps up with an introduction to a second POV - I just couldn't put it down.
Would love to discover more of the authors books in the future 👏🏻⭐️
* I would definitely check the trigger warnings before reading as a few sensitive topics are mentioned throughout.

I recently had the opportunity to read an ARC of “The Last Mrs. Sinclair” by TJ Emerson, and it was an absolutely riveting experience. Emerson has crafted a gripping and emotionally charged story that kept me hooked from beginning to end.

The novel follows the story of Claire, a woman who discovers shocking secrets about her husband’s past after his sudden and mysterious death. As she delves deeper into his life, she uncovers a web of lies, betrayal, and danger that threatens to unravel everything she thought she knew. With the help of a determined journalist, Claire must navigate a treacherous path to uncover the truth and protect her family.

Emerson’s writing is both elegant and intense, drawing the reader into the world of the characters and making every moment feel vivid and real. The characters are richly developed, each with their own unique personalities and hidden depths that add layers of complexity to the story.

One of the standout features of this book is Emerson’s ability to blend suspense with emotional depth. The plot twists are expertly crafted, and the pacing is perfect, ensuring that there is never a dull moment. The themes of love, betrayal, and the search for truth are explored with nuance and sensitivity, adding layers of meaning to the story.

“The Last Mrs. Sinclair” is a masterful thriller that will keep you on the edge of your seat from start to finish. TJ Emerson has once again proven themselves to be a brilliant storyteller, and I highly recommend this book to anyone who loves a good mystery with heart. I can’t wait to see what they write next!

Thank you Boldwood Books and NetGalley for an early copy of The Last Mrs. Sinclair. I debated reading this one but in the end I am glad I did. It was a very fast moving book even though the characters were intensely flawed. Way toooo much sex scenes, not necessary. I didn’t like any of the characters. There was a twist towards the end that got me. Knowledge is Power.

Really enjoyed this. I liked how it was from different perspectives too. There are some good twists along the way and even if you question her motives, you cannot help rooting for our heroine!

This was fantastic. I loved it thanks to the writing, plot, characters, and the setting of London and the French countryside.

Leah knows she wants financial stability, and when she meets Miles, he fits her criteria. He's smart and wealthy. Finally, an end in sight to her boring job and crappy apartment!

Leah and Miles begin dating, and she's swept into a whirlwind of first-class living. When Miles brings her to his chateau, she meets his creepy cousin Vivienne, who seems to instantly dislike her. Vivienne is cold towards Leah and she assumes it's because Viv and Mile's first wife were close. There are definitely some secrets in the walls of this old chateau...

Through both Leah's and Vivienne's POV, we learn more about both women and some insight into the accidental (?) death of Miles's first wife Riley.

I loved how everything unfolded and kept me guessing. As soon as I finished this, I immediately downloaded other books by this author.

SO GOOD.

T.J. Emerson’s The Last Mrs. Sinclair is a gripping psychological thriller filled with suspense, secrets, and deception. From the very first page, the novel hooks readers with an eerie sense of foreboding and a fast-paced, tension-filled narrative.

Emerson masterfully weaves past and present, unraveling layers of mystery that keep readers guessing. With compelling characters, unpredictable twists, and a chilling atmosphere, this book is impossible to put down.

For fans of dark, suspenseful thrillers, The Last Mrs. Sinclair is a must-read—unsettling, addictive, and utterly captivating until the final page.

Twenty-four-year-old Leah Rose Williams is beautiful and she knows it. Stuck in a boring job, while living in a cramped apartment, she focuses on attracting rich, older men, hoping that a relationship will be her ticket to a better life. She has just dumped Nick, a married man she had been seeing, after he suggested going serious with the relationship.


Leah’s mother has taught her to believe that “All relationships are based on power, not love.” That she must “Step up and claim your power and, once you’ve got it, never ever give it away.” That “You are the prize, Leah. Always remember that.”


In just six weeks, Leah gets into a relationship with Miles Sinclair, 30 years her senior, who whisks her off to his family home in Chateau Clairvallon in France for a short vacation, and then proposes to her there. Soon he fixes up the wedding day in August.


Leah believes that finally she will have the life she was born to. The life she lost after her dad squandered her mom’s inheritance and deserted them.
Leah is thrilled beyond measure.


Though she does not love Miles, she is looking forward to the wealth that will soon be hers. For the sake of the wealth, she puts up with Miles’ age and the fact that he is still grieving the loss of his wife, Riley, who fell down to her death from the roof of Chateau Clairvallon.


At the chateau, Leah meets Miles’ cousin, Vivienne, who is mourning the death of her husband, Dom. Vivienne is now acting as Miles’ housekeeper at the chateau.


Excited about her turn of fortune, Leah prepares for her new life. But she cannot shake away the shadow of what happened to Riley? Was her death an accident or was it murder? And if it was murder, as the rumours in the village say, is she in danger too?



The book reminded me of Rebecca with Chateau Clairvallon being Manderley. At first I thought it was a retelling of Rebecca, but while the basic premise is similar, this one is different. The book is written in four parts, in the present tense PoV of Leah and Vivienne. It starts in May of an unnamed year, then continues up to July in two parts. The third and fourth parts pick up the story from August until the end.

The ‘last’ Mrs Sinclair has dual connotations, and the narrative does a good job of keeping us hooked on the stories of both Mrs Sinclairs.


The Prologue and the Epilogue were both done very well; the former grabbed my attention and pulled me into the story. While the book began on an exciting note, the middle, an extended section, lost steam, dragging the pace.


The chapters are dated only by month. It would have been better to date them too, so we would have some kind of countdown to the wedding, which is a critical point in the story.


The plot perked up at the 81% mark and then things began to happen in rapid succession. The final third was a huge improvement on the middle.


I didn’t like Leah, nor any of the characters. But they were real and relatable. In the end, though, I did feel a sense of pity for one of the characters.


There are themes like love, sex, incest, greed, wealth and power addressed in the book. There are some overly explicit sex scenes in the story, making this book unsuitable for younger readers.


We don’t know the year in which the book is set, only the month. But it seems to be a contemporary time, given that people have mobile phones and Internet, so Leah’s references (twice) to “freshening up between my legs”, instead of showering, sound weird, gross and unnecessary.


There are lots of proofing errors. Vivienne is referred to as Miles’ mother in one sentence.
A good thriller in spite of the issues.
My rating is 3 and a half.

There are several twists in this book- and it, overall, was not what I expected. There are some uncomfortable themes in this book.

This book definitely has some Rebecca elements, which I loved. Leah is a gold digger with a heart of gold. These types of characters can sometimes come off as vapid and stupid but she’s witty and smart. You cannot help but cheer for her.

I also loved the way the author described this creepy house.

Thanks for the advance review copy.

The Last Mrs Sinclair was a wonderfully sinful psychological thriller about a woman Leah Williams that wants the finer things in life. She meets Miles Sinclair and older widower whom has the means to make her life easy. He takes her to his chateau and she learns about the mystery surrounding his first wife's death.
This was the first book I read by T. J. Emerson and it won't be my last. Many thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for this advanced readers copy.
Publishing date is March 26, 2025

I LOVED, LOVED, LOVED this book!! Written in two perspectives…an addictive read for sure!! Power and money are explored in this suspenseful and twisty narrative. It had me hooked after just one chapter. I highly recommend this book if you are a fan of psychological thrillers.

Without a doubt 5 stars!

Thank you @netgalley and the author for this advanced copy in exchange for my review. All views are my own.

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Firstly, the cover on this is absolutely beautiful and I am absolutely obsessed with it !

The story was a whole vibe from start to finish and I loved it! I love a thriller so I was a sucker for it !

I would recommend this book to everyone and anyone who loves to read !!

Plot twist after plot twist, right to the very end. This should be in everyone's week-end get away bag. A gold digger, jealous family, wealth, lies, deaths/murder, love affairs. This book had it all.

This was just okay for me! I did love the setting of a countryside chateau so the description of that was lovely and fun to imagine in my mind. In regards to the story itself I was just a little underwhelmed. I found it to be kind of long winded for not a super satisfying payoff with the reveal in the end. I also had a hard time liking any of the characters. The main character was good but she was about it in terms of characters I liked. Overall, not bad just not my favorite thriller I've ever read!

I really enjoyed this book . The characters were interesting even with all their flaws . It had just enough tension with the gradual build up and the ending was unexpected. I definitely would recommend this book and I can’t wait for the next from this author. Five stars from me

I always love a good thriller! This book from the start sets a tone you know some shits about to down. Leah is one of those characters you don’t know if you wanna love her or hate her. Honestly by the end of the book I was rooting for home girl 😎 The ending of the book was something I didn’t see coming but looking back every detail mattered. TJ Emerson did an amazing job setting up the story and delivering an ending!

A fun thriller about money, deception, s*x and lies when Leah wants to live a life of luxury she will do whatever it takes to get there. The atmosphere of this book I feel would be perfect as a summer read or on a vacation. I did not see the very last twist at the end coming in the epilogue.

Thank you NetGalley and Boldwood books for the ARC

Leah has always dreamed of a rich life full of luxury and extravagant things. All the things she never had growing up. So when she meets Miles who makes all her dreams come true; she is stoked to finally settle in the life she always dreamed of.

Miles a well off widower finds comfort with his new love with Leah. But things take a drastic mix of events in their chateau. How could there not be dark turns when his first wife died so tragically in the house? Were all the rumors Leah heard about Miles true? Was his first wife's death really a mistake ?

Find out and read this book!

OMG I loved this! Last Mrs. Sinclair is a gripping psychological thriller that blends suspense, power dynamics, and an atmospheric chateau full of secrets. Leah Williams, determined to secure a life of luxury, sets her sights on Miles Sinclair, a wealthy older man still mourning the loss of his first wife, Riley. But when Leah moves into Miles’s grand French estate, she discovers that Riley’s tragic death may not have been an accident. As tensions rise with Miles’s enigmatic cousin Vivienne, Leah becomes obsessed with uncovering the truth—only to find herself entangled in a dangerous game of deception. With alternating perspectives, this novel masterfully keeps readers on edge, delivering unexpected twists and an addictive, fast-paced plot. Fans of domestic thrillers will devour this compelling read!

Leah Williams grew up with money, until she didn't. Events in her childhood taught her what it was like to live with the "haves" until things changed drastically and she had to endure being part of the "have nots." All this did was made her realize she was destined to live a luxurious life and would do whatever she needed to do in order to get there. She doesn't seem to be bound by a strong sense of ethics, but she does decide to never get involved with a married man again.

This lead her to meeting Miles Sinclair in a bar where he's crying into his champagne over the anniversary of his wife's death, and Leah intertwines herself into his life. Before long, Miles invites her to his French Chateau for a vacation. Come to find out, his cousin is staying there acting as the housekeeper in an effort to keep herself busy following the loss of her husband. And as she starts to spend more time there, she realizes that Miles' former wife died there at the chateau!

The more she learns of the chateau's history, the family's past and about Mrs. Sinclair's death, the more she realizes that things don't really add up. The author does a fantastic job in keeping the reader guessing and relating well to Leah especially. I had to force myself to put the book down and get some sleep! Well done!

Thanks to NetGalley, Boldwood Books and T.J. Emerson for the eARC.

Pub Date Mar 26 2025 | #TheLastMrsSinclair #NetGalley