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Great story. I loved it so much. I was hanging onto every word. Five stars for sure. Thank you for letting me read it in advance.

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An excellent read for any and all readers! Author comes at you with both barrels and knocks you out of your shoes! Great job fleshing out all the characters. I give this book FIVE stars! Definitely recommend!

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I received an ARC of this book from Boldwood Books via NetGalley in exchange for my honest feedback. I have read this author before and enjoy her settings in fabulous vacation spots. I will say this is not quite what I expected; I thought there would be more suspense/danger/thriller stuff. However, it was an easy read which kept me interested.

I am not sure who exactly the reader is supposed to root for in this book. Leah is annoying, and I was getting tired of the brand-dropping on every article of her clothing. Vivienne is somewhat sympathetic, but she's also not very likeable. I feel like we never get quite the whole story about the first wife Riley.

About halfway through, when a twist comes, I was definitely surprised. And the twist at the very end was also clever and not what I expected.

Overall 4 stars - a good beach read.

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Leah meets Miles in a bar when he is having a toast to his dead wife on her birthday. Before she knows it, they are dating, and he invites her back to his chateau for a vacation. There, Leah meets Vivienne, who seems to have issues with Leah. But why? Does she want Miles for herself? is there something else going on? What really happened to Miles' first wife? Overall, I thought it was slow and not super interesting.

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This was a great twisty read, set in France. I enjoyed the descritive parts and could easily imagine the scene. This is a great read, perfect for the summer months or by a pool.

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I gave this book 5 stars! It kept me on my toes as I followed along with Leah trying to figure out if Miles was just a normal older rich man. It was fun to dive into marrying someone for money and status rather than love. You will not regret giving this book a chance. I highly recommend it!

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The Last Mrs. Sinclair is a fast-paced, easy-to-fly-through thriller that's perfect for a lazy afternoon. There were moments when I thought the plot was going to get really good, but I ended up underwhelmed. There's a specific twist in the third act that was especially underutilized. Additionally, there's a subplot that I *really* did not enjoy and I wish the author would have taken a different route to establishing that ultimate plot point.

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I love the suspense and twisty narrative in this book. I really enjoyed this one i read it in less than a day. T.J Emerson is a new author to me but I will be reading the other books! I was hooked from page 1, its a really well written psychological thriller youll never guess whats coming next.

Highly recommend

📚I was able to read an advanced copy of title thanks to NetGalley, T J Emerson and Boldwood Books📚
📚All reviews and opinions are entirely my own📚

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Leah thinks she has finally hit the jackpot when she meets recently widowed Miles. Miles sweeps her right into the life she is looking for, He wisks her off to his chateau where she meets his cousin Vivienne, who is anything but welcoming to Leah. Leah soon finds out they both are hiding something from her. Definitely suspenseful and I loved the ending!

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Marrying wealthy - the main plot of this story. I liked the suspense of what happened, who did it, how will this end? I was especially pleased with the end result and the epilogue. Will look for more from this author!

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The Last Mrs. Sinclair by T.J. Emerson is a captivating psychological thriller that explores the themes of ambition, jealousy, and the dark secrets that lie beneath the surface of wealth and privilege. Leah Williams, determined to escape her difficult past and secure the life of comfort she craves, meets Miles Sinclair, a widower who seems to offer her everything she desires. As their relationship grows, Leah finds herself drawn into the luxurious world of Miles and his family, especially at the grand chateau in the French countryside.

However, what initially seems like a dream come true quickly turns sinister. Miles’ cousin, Vivienne, continually brings up the memory of his late wife, and Leah starts to uncover unsettling details about the family and their past. As she digs deeper into the mystery surrounding the death of the last Mrs. Sinclair, Leah realizes that her pursuit of luxury might come at a much higher cost than she ever imagined.

With its atmospheric setting, sharp character development, and suspenseful twists, The Last Mrs. Sinclair keeps readers on edge, constantly questioning who they can trust and what really happened to the previous Mrs. Sinclair. Emerson expertly builds tension throughout, making this a compelling read for fans of slow-burn thrillers that mix psychological intrigue with a touch of gothic mystery.

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I have read a few TJ’s, and this may be my favorite. The twists & turns kept coming. I really enjoyed the characters arc.

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The Last Mrs. Sinclair was AMAZING! TJ Emerson is a new author to me, so I was excited to see she’s got more books out there. I was hooked from the start, and I couldn’t predict where the story was going at all, which I absolutely loved! If you're a fan of thrillers, I highly recommend this book.

Publication date- March 16, 2025
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Fabulously well written psychological thriller which i devoured over two sittings.
Entertaining, thrilling and i highly recommend.
One not to be missed.
My thanks to netgalley and the publisher for my copy.

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T. J. Emerson’s novel is exiting, tense, and exceptionally well written with an outstanding storyline. I read this wonderful psychological thriller in one day with a few cups of coffee to settle my nerves. The twists and turns bring the story together and lead to a surprising finale. Highly recommended read and worthy of five stars.

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I COULD NOT PUT THIS BOOK DOWN. It was twisty and unpredictable that I just didn't even know who I was anymore. I loved it!

My eyes were on stalks reading the last couple of pages. Wow!

A massive 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 stars!

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T. J. Emerson delivers another entertaining psychological thriller with The Last Mrs. Sinclair, a novel filled with intrigue, wealth, and family secrets. While it doesn’t break new ground in the genre, it’s a fast-paced, compulsively readable story that keeps the suspense going.

Leah Williams has always longed for a life of luxury, and when she meets Miles Sinclair, a wealthy widower, it seems like the perfect opportunity. But as she settles into his opulent French chateau, the shadow of Miles’ late wife looms large—especially with his cousin Vivienne keeping her memory alive at every turn. As Leah digs deeper into the past, she starts to suspect that the previous Mrs. Sinclair’s death wasn’t the accident everyone claims it was.

The novel thrives on its atmospheric setting and mounting tension, making it an enjoyable escape. Emerson keeps the plot moving, dropping breadcrumbs of suspense throughout. That said, some twists feel predictable, and Leah’s choices can be frustrating at times. While it delivers entertainment value, it doesn’t quite reach the depth of more layered psychological thrillers.

Overall, The Last Mrs. Sinclair is a solid popcorn thriller—perfect for a weekend read when you’re in the mood for something fast, dramatic, and full of secrets. It won’t necessarily stay with you long after you finish, but it will keep you entertained along the way.

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What would you give for the perfect life? Leah Williams knows exactly what she wants from life comfort, luxury and security. All the things she would have had if her childhood hadn’t been derailed by her father’s bad decisions. And then she meets Miles Sinclair. After the death of his wife last year, Miles is ready to start living his life again, and Leah knows just how to help him… what could be so wrong with that?! Great read! Wow so many crazy and shocking twists! This book had great suspense, intriguing, murder, mystery, interesting characters and some chilling moments! The story was very interesting! I definitely recommend reading this book! Thank you NetGalley and the publisher for sharing this book with me!

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Are you looking for a good thriller to read? Pick up The Last Mrs. Sinclair by TJ Emerson. You won’t want to miss it.

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Set to be released on March 26, 2025 I am looking forward to reading this book. Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for an ARC copy!

Leah Williams knows exactly what she wants from life – comfort, luxury and security. All the things she would have had if her childhood hadn’t been derailed by her father’s bad decisions. And then she meets Miles Sinclair. After the death of his wife last year, Miles is ready to start living his life again, and Leah knows just how to help him… what could be so wrong with that?

When Miles takes Leah to his chateau in the French countryside, she's excited to get a taste of the life she deserves, even if it means enduring the presence of Miles’ cousin Vivienne, who seems determined to insert the memory of his dead wife into every conversation.

But the Chateau Clairvallon has a history, not least as the place where the last Mrs Sinclair died. And as Leah discovers more about the accident that took her predecessor's life, she begins to realise that the family she's set her sights on isn't quite what it seems.

What happened that summer?

Was it really an accident?

And is Leah in danger?

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