The Wife Between Us

Before you start reading this book, please make sure you have several hours to spare because you will not want to put it down until you get to the end. Don't assume anything, just keep reading because the end will make you say OMG! This book is amazing and it will be a bestsellers.

So many fantastic twists and turns in this one. I never saw the direction that any of the twists were going in and yet, they all fit perfectly. Highly recommend when this pubs in Jan 2018. The best I can advise on this is to go in as blind as you can and really just enjoy the ride!

Absolutely diabolical in its gripping, enthralling twists and turns! Just when your mind relaxes and you feel as though all the plot points are in order, twist! It's as if the authors had a party and shouted, Plot Twist! randomly at each other while writing. A classic page turner chronicling abuse, deceit, and well-orchestrated plots. Readers will love this more than any psychological thriller they've read in quite some time.

Wow. So many assumptions! And most of them are false! Alternating between Vanessa and Nellie, we see a marriage gone wrong and a woman attempting to prevent the newest woman from marrying her ex. But there are many secrets to be unlocked and a past to be uncovered. What are the real motives and who is at fault? This is a roller-coaster ride of thrills and you will be surprised at the end as well! Great thriller!

This book is going to be one of the BEST books of 2018! I can feel it in my bones. It's dark, gripping, intense, and filled with unexpected twists and turns that you won't see coming!

The Wife Between Us surprised me. To be honest, I thought it would be yet another book about a jilted wife, yet it was so much more. The suspenseful plot builds right up to the last page, with wonderful twists and turns. I highly recommend.

Thank you to Netgalley and St. Martin's Press for the ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.

I must start off by saying that I am very stingy when it comes to giving books 5 stars, but this one REALLY deserved it.

This is one of the best books that I have read this year. I actually don't quite know how to write this review without giving anything away. It was initially a slow-burner but picked up pace afterward. Lol, it REALLY picked up and so many times I actually had to go back and read something as I could not believe what had happened and I was utterly shocked. It had me enthralled from the first page and I read it within a day. I could not wait to see what happened next.

My advice is, go in blind, do not read too many reviews. I've had too many books spoilt by reviews that gave away too much. You will totally be entertained. Oh yes, free your schedule because you will not be able to put it down!

Congratulations to the authors and the Publishers, this is a WINNER!

Holy cow! This book was fantastic. I don't even know how to review this without giving anything away. If you like domestic suspense novels, read this. You will not regret it!

It is very rare that when I finish reading a book, I go back to the beginning to re-read it. I had to go back to understand how the masterful writing had me so twisted. This book, from page one until the very end, kept me off-balance and guessing. From the clever dialogue to the engaging characters and intertwined stories, this page-turner kept me reading long into the night. My recommendation in three words: Read this book!!

Wow... this was just a fantastic read! I loved the story and way that it had me completely sucked in right from the beginning. The things I thought I knew kept changing as the authors slowly revealed new details in the most thoughtful manner. In a story about marriage and identity, the authors use creative ways to keep the reader guessing about why things have developed the way they have. This is one of those books it is hard to review without giving away a lot of important information to the plot, I just know that I highly recommend it if you are looking for a psychological thriller. Thank you so much netgalley for an ARC in exchange for my honest review. LOVED IT!

It’s a story as old as time. Good looking, suave husband dumps current wife for a newer model. Ex-wife slips into self medicating with booze and begins to stalk hubby’s new girlfriend. We know this story…..or do we? This is one of the most twisted, confounding, surprising stories I’ve ever read. Without giving away plot twists, there’s not much more I can say, except her your hands on this book. Everyone will be talking about it

This was a great story. The storyline was unlike anything I have ever read before and I was captivated from the very beginning until the very end. This story had so many twists and turns, along with deceit, lies, betrayal, hurt, revenge and everyone played a part in this game and they played it so well. I didn't know what to believe; who was telling the truth and who was lying. There were moments where I was thinking all of the characters were crazy. The ending was completely unexpected but when it came to the end, all of the puzzle pieces fit together and it was unbelievable. This is the first book I've read from this author and I would definitely read more. I think this book would be perfect for readers who enjoy a good mystery book, and/or have enjoyed books like Gone Girl.

I don't often give 5 stars. But this book was just that good. Very hard to put down. Great, believable characters, subtle plot twists that packed a punch. I rooted for all the women in this novel. Do yourselves a favour and buy this book.

Excellent story...the lives of four woman are entwined in ways that seem random, but are the result of machinations by one or more of them. What is real and what isn't? It's hard to figure out the villain in this intricately woven story of love, lies and deceit. Lots of surprises move the story along.

The main character seems to have lost her husband to another woman. But that is not entirely the case. I have never read a book with more twists and turns that can't be anticipated even a little bit. I was enthralled through the entire book. Even the ending had a huge surprise. I can't recommend this book enough.

Book received in exchange for honest review.
Captivating and suspenseful. This is a must read for fans of "The Girl on the Train" And "Gone Girl."
I couldn't put this one down. The chapters rotate between a new bride whose dreams are coming true and the ex wife who can't quite move on with her life. Just when you think you know what's going on, you discover that you have no idea. The story flows smoothly from front to end and the mysteries are slowly revealed as you go through the pages. Greer Hendricks knows how to get your attention and keep it. I look forward to reading more books by this author.
Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martins Press.

Very enjoyable read, engaging characters and the story flowed well. Hope to read more from this author in the future!

I really loved this book! I read it in the wee hours of the night until my eyes drooped shut. I am looking forward to more books from these ladies. I understand that Pekkanen normally writes in more of the “chick lit” genre and I think that is part of what makes this book so readable! The writing made this feel like a quick and light read, but the suspense had me sitting on the edge of my seat – what exactly is going on here? You’ll think you know and then you will be tossed into a completely different direction. A couple of times. It’s hard for me to write a lengthy review because I don’t want to give too much away…

Really, the synopsis tells us to “assume nothing,” referring to the twists in the plot, but that is actually one of the themes of the book as well. We see relationships and circumstances from the outside and we make our assumptions when we really have no clue what is going on underneath.

Aside from the great writing I also appreciated the psychological aspects of the story – with her mom having psychological issues that gave her even more reason to doubt herself – and the main character who I found to be very likeable. Sometimes in stories of suspense the main character can be annoying or kind of a bad person, but this antagonist was easy to root for, especially as the story went on.

I’d recommend this book for those who liked Behind Closed Doors and The Girl on the Train. Though it’s maybe not quite as dark.

Why YOU need THIS book:
Good writing with masterful twists
Main character who is kind of a likeable mess

A riveting read with twists that you do not see coming as you read this. Nellie is a beautiful young woman who is sought after by Richard, a wealthy businessman who wines and dines her. Nellie is overcome by the goodness of this man who wants to protect her nurture her with the all the love he feels for her, she feels like the luckiest woman alive, but....... without giving away too much of the details of this rollercoaster ride of a read this was a read that takes you in one direction and just when you think you know where it's going it turns
another way. I plowed through this one in a few days because I just had to find out where it lead to.
Thank you to authors Greer Hendricks, Sarah Pekkanen and NetGalley for this advanced copy of this book in exchange for my review.

At last, a book that kept me reading until the very end wondering how it would end. Just when you think you know it all, a surprise comes along to make you say that you never saw that coming. Loved it!

There were a few times I felt Vanessa should get her act together, but then I have never walked in the shoes of those she might represent so I tossed away the "really?" thoughts and just went with the story. So glad I did as I really enjoyed this book.

Vanessa's marriage might be over, but is that a good or bad things? Richard might be sweet and caring, but is that a good thing? Emma, the "other woman" is not what she appears to be either which means you spend a bit of timing wondering, huh?

Thanks go to NetGalley for the chance to read the advance copy in exchange for an honest review. This is one novel I will tell others to read who want a good story line and a chance to have to think.

The Truth, What is the Truth?
WOW!! I love it when the sat chapter of a book explains the title. WHO is "the wife between us"? We move closer and closer to the truth which doesn't reveal itself until the last chapter. A quote on the last page "The truth is the only way to move forward."
Twists, turns, and a thoroughly satisfying read of lies woven in intricate threads.

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You might think this is about a young woman who is engaged to the “perfect” man. You might think it is about a vengeful ex-wife. You might think it’s about a wonderful, caring man that is recovering from a miserable marriage. This book is actually about that and more. This book will keep you guessing until the very end. It’s engaging and twisted. The characters are very well developed. It will definitely keep you up all night trying to figure out what you think you know opposed to what’s really going on. I highly recommend this book!!!

The title of this book would lead you to believe that you'll be reading about a woman who is obsessed with her ex husband and the new woman who has become her replacement. You would only be partially right. As the synopsis says, ' assume nothing'! You'll think you have things figured out and then there will be a twist that changes everything you thought you knew. This is a very well crafted story which will keep you engaged until the very last page.

Wow. What a crazy, sad, thrill ride of a book! From the book description, it sounded like the typical jilted ex-wife jealous of the new and younger girlfriend. But once you start reading, it becomes an entirely different concept and much separate from the typical ex-wife of a cheating husband storyline.

At first I was led to believe that the story was from two separate perspectives - the ex-wife and the new fiancee. But as the story progresses it becomes something entirely different. I was a bit confused at first because it seemed like I was reading two different viewpoints and the author was incredibly ingenious to lead the reader to think that way. As the story of the main heroine, Vanessa or Nellie, unfolds, there are incidents where you wonder if it was all in her head or if there was something wrong with her. Once again, the author cleverly wrote it to lead the reader to think that way. But then, as the layers begin to peel away, those incidents in the book becomes clearer and you realize that the main character wasn't crazy or messed up after all.

In the Wife Between Us, love was so twisted and so abused. I don't think one single person in the story even knew what true love was, except for the relationship between Nellie and her aunt - their love was real and honest and I think that was what kept Nellie sane throughout all the craziness of her life as a wife and then trying to piece together all the missing parts of her marriage.

I won't give any spoilers in my review, but I thought the book was very well-written. At some points there were bits of confusion, but then as the book delves further into the story, the mangled parts became clearer and then I was at the "ah-ha!" moment when everything was explained at the end.

Although the ending was satisfactory, there was still the character of the husband's sister - what was her motive? Was she just as unbalanced as her brother was?

There are many elements of abuse in this book - emotional and physical. I could really feel Nellie's painful descriptions and the pitfalls of her wondering if she was going crazy. The author pinpointed how abuse can usually be. Sometimes one doesn't truly see it until a turning point in their lives and then they feel the fear of someone else being abused just the same. There wasn't anything too graphic to read about the physical abuse but for those who have suffered through some type of abuse in their past, certain parts could be quite painful.

I would definitely recommend this book to someone who loves a good detailed and twisted thriller. Prepare to keep reading until you stop to the very end because the writing is so engaging and deceptive that you'll want to know just what is going on.

This book is exactly what I look for in a thriller! It definitely kept me guessing until the very end. I would highly recommend this book and will do exactly that. I would definitely read more by these authors.

This is an incredible read! I literally could not put it down. It hooks you from the very first paragraph and never lets go. The writing is smart, modern, highly believable and each character is brilliantly portrayed. There are several twists and turns that you never see coming! It constantly keeps you guessing. This book is highly original and just when you think you've figured out what is happening, things change. You never see it coming. It is impossible to discuss the plot without giving away too much but this is one brilliant book that deserves to be atop best seller lists across the world. I can already see it shortlisted for awards and the eventual starring role that major actress will fight to perform. It is a wonderful book and the author deserves all the success that I am sure will be forthcoming.

The twists and turns are amazing, quite literally right up to the Epilogue. I honestly never saw it coming. I was actually sorry to see the book end because I wanted to know how did each of the main characters evolve and did they find peace and happiness. The ending was perfect as was each and every sentence. This is a very good, enjoyable read!

A lot of the books that I read and review are fun, entertaining, instructive, and insightful. Others are dull, boring or just books that you can't wait to end. When I started this book I found almost immediately that I loved the writing style, felt comfortable with the pace of the book and found myself really drawn in to the lives of these very compelling, interesting individuals. The characters are both very real and totally unforgettable. Every single word is perfectly chosen. This is a magnificent piece of writing and I feel so lucky to have been allowed to preview this awesome accomplishment! This is a beautifully crafted book!

4.5
Twisty, turny, & terrific!
I loved this book! I was soo excited for this one and I was definitely pleased. I was shocked with the FIRST (yes- there's more) twist. I didn't even think the possibility! I want to say more but you should go in as blind as possible for The Wife Between us! I would go in a Many thanks Netgalley!

The Wife Between Us is my first book from this author- but I can't wait to read more! This story was so twisted and I couldn't put it down!

Every time I got a notion in my mind as to what was going on a simple sentence would turn things on me and I would have to question what I knew about the characters or what I had just read. The twists just keep on coming.
I can't wait until this book releases to share with our followers!

I enjoyed this book. Although, it was confusing. I switched back and forth betwwen Vanessa and Emma. Vanessa is married to Richard who is very controlling. Vanessa can't just leave Richard because he would find and punish her. She must cook up a scheme to make him want her out of his life. Richard begins an affair with his secretary, Emma. But, then Vanessa has a bit of conscience and tries to make Emma understand what kind of man Richard is. It all backfires and in the end it is all explained why. And the biggest surprise is in the prologue. But don't read it first, as I did. It will not be clear.

I received an ARC from NetGalley to read and review. The below is my honest, unbiased opinion. Thank you, Greer Hendricks, Sarah Pekkanen, the publisher, and NetGalley, for allowing me to review.

THE WIFE BETWEEN US is a standalone psychological thriller with a mystery plot; it's told in dual point of view, between Vanessa and Nellie, with an unreliable narrator. Vanessa's marriage has only recently fallen apart, her husband now engaged to his assistant, "my replacement," and she can't seem to let go of the past. In several calculated, daring moves, Vanessa risks everything when she tries to break apart her husband and her replacement.

I cannot even begin to explain how much I loved this book. It is by far the best thriller I've read in 2017 (or ever), and without a doubt, I believe this will be the next thriller-turned-movie we see in Hollywood. The authors did a fantastic job executing the twists and turns that keep you guessing until the very end. Their writing is smart, captivating, and alluring--three aspects every reader looks for in a good psychological thriller. The main character, Vanessa, displays shudderingly accurate depictions of a woman on the brink of disaster and sabotage.

I highly recommend this book to anyone who enjoys a good story!

The Wife Between Us

WOW. What a book. Absolutely gripping. I can see this one soaring to the top of the charts for sure. I was just before half way through it and I literally had to put my kindle down to stare out of window to digest and make sense of what I had just read. Highly recommended !

Thank you NetGalley and St. Martin's Press for the ARC of The Wife Between Us, by Greer Hendricks and Sarah Pekkanen. At first I wasn't sure that I liked this book.Nellie divorced from Richard tries to stop his newly engaged girlfriend from marrying him. I couldn't figure out who was who and what was going on, then gradually thing started coming together....or did they? Twists and turns, and I couldn't put the book down. One final zinger at the end I never saw coming! Great read.

All I can say is wow!! So many twists and turns -- the authors lead us down a path filled with the unexpected. Readers won't be able to put .this one down. It is sure to be a best seller.

Complicated and beautiful. I stayed up all night with this book!

Have you ever judged a book by its cover? Be honest. To judge a person--a book--by appearances, by what we think we know--by what we're so sure we know--can be a dangerous thing indeed.

I read The Wife Between Us in three days. In a perfect, perfect world, I would have finished in just one. If I'd ignored eating, sleeping, and other people. (I'm much too fond of all the above these days.) Yet I want to stress that this is a compelling read.

The Wife Between Us is a rare read indeed. Let me explain--or try to explain. To those seeking a thriller, a plot-driven thriller with twists and turns, I can honestly say that The Wife Between Us satisfies. Readers meet a woman--an emotionally distraught woman--and follow her through the darkness, into the darkness, and perhaps out of the darkness too. (Or I could be trying to trick you.) Through this woman's story readers get to know Richard and "the replacement." (One woman is getting replaced by another. One woman has been cast aside. Another has been chosen as the perfect wife.) It's all about the suspense and drama. Who wronged who. Who's telling the truth. Who's lying. Is it a matter of life and death? To those seeking a character-driven novel that is complex and thought-provoking, The Wife Between Us more than satisfies. I can honestly say that to me more than anything it's the CHARACTERS that stand out as unforgettable. It's a rare read because it's both.

I loved the characterization. I loved that the characters lived. I loved the brokenness and vulnerability. I loved the fragility of everything. I loved the writing. There was never a place you "wanted" to stop reading. Because the moment you read the opening sentence of the next chapter, you needed to keep going.

I loved that it would pair so well with many classics I've read and loved in the past. Jane Eyre. Rebecca. To name just two.

I think this could easily be a great movie. But would a movie trailer spoil it all?! Probably.

I was lucky enough to receive an advanced readers copy of this book from good reads, it was absolutely amazing!
The characters are so amazing and I was so involved with this story that I could not put it down! It kept me guessing through out the whole book! Suspense & Drama from start to finish. AMAZING! So many twist. Love love love this book I will definitely be recommending it to my friends! I really hope to read more from these authors!

What is Virginia (AKA Nellie) running from? Her lives in Florida, but she's decided after graduation, she's moving on. She needs to move to a place where she can change her identity and be lost. With that in mind, she moves to New York. She meets a young woman, Samantha, and they become inseparable roommates. Nellie teaches pre-k children and loves it! She also has a job working with Sam at Gibson's as a waitress. Things seem to be working out for her in her new life. Then she meets the most handsome, charismatic man, Richard Thompson, and her world is turned totally upside down. Richard courts her for a while and shows her all of the things that she has never experienced. He takes her to operas, teaches her about fine wines and food, and is always surprising her with little getaways and flowers. Now she's engaged to this wonderful Prince Charming. What could possibly go wrong? The get married in Florida, so her mother and aunt can attend the wedding. Richard operates a very successful hedge fund company and travels all the time. Nellie is left alone quite a bit. Seems her whole world revolves totally and completely around Richard and their huge beautiful home. She becomes isolated from her family and friends. She becomes depressed, and there are those horrible phone calls with the breathing on the other end. What is she to do? Her husband is always there to protect her from whatever issues she's having, but something just doesn't seem right. He seems to be working more late hours and sometimes staying at the New York apartment he keeps, while he's in the city. Is Richard having an affair? She has to find out. If so, with whom? How had her marriage fallen apart like it has? Why is Richard so secretive? This book kept me reading into the pre-dawn hours. I didn't want to put it down. If you like psychological thrillers, stalking, intrigue, and who done it, this book is definitely for you. I was shocked so many times throughout this book. It's never as it seems. The plot was magnificent. And the character development was superb and complex. The reader could relate to all of the characters and the emotions that they were experiencing. The ending shocked me as well. I thoroughly enjoyed this book and cannot wait to read more from this author!!

It is very rare for me to give a book a 5 star rating. But I'm here to tell you that I am giving it to this one!

The blurb above says it all. Assume nothing. So there is really very little I want to say in this review that would spoil one second of you reading this and being as shocked out of your mind as I was. There is no figuring this one out on page one. I was figuring this one out until the last page.

If Suspense Thrillers/Psychological Thrillers are your genre, you are in for a massive treat with this one. I read it all at once. I just couldn't stop. I certainly hope there will be more from the authors!

Netgalley/St.Martin's Press   January 09, 2018

No spoilers here, this book should be enjoyed without much knowledge of what to expect. Exceptional writing from these two authors propels the drama in this book, "The Wife Between Us". I highly recommend it to anyone who likes clever and twisty story lines. Be prepared to learn that what you think you know about Nellie and Vanessa and Richard, the main characters, may not be even minutely close to the truth about them. I loved the build up in the suspense--the authors painstakingly create an original and satisfyingly meaty meal of a book. So many details the writers give you that you don't know what to do with them.. at the same time you can feel the wheels turning in your brain--trying to figure--what the hell is going on here.

Thank you to Netgalley and the publishers for the opportunity to read and review this book.

I received this book from NetGalley in exchange for a honest review. Wow!!! This book is so great!! So suspenseful and unexpected. Could not put it down!!!

From the first page, you are drawn in to the complex lives of these characters. The soon- to- be ex wife - her replacement, and the ostensibly perfect husband. Vanessa is extricating herself from her wealthy and generous husband. She has a past - but his is more complicated. And then there's the upcoming wife. You will not be able to put this one down. One of the best books I have read all year.

The Wife Between Us is a mind shattering, fascinating, mysterious novel.
Definitely one of the best book of 2017 that I have read!

THIS. BOOK.

Thank you netgalley for an arc for an honest review.

This book was everything I expected, everything I didn't expect, and everything more. It was a thrilling, suspenseful, binge read I couldn't put down.

I don't often get surprised by the twists and turns of a thriller. This one was the exception. Great plot, well told tale. While I felt confused through much of the book, the pieces finally fell in place at the 96% mark. Stay until the end on this one. You will not be disappointed.
Wise is the movie producer who buys the rights to this one pre-publication!

This book was extremely good. Right up to the end of the book there are plot twists and information to digest. All so seamlessly done it is incredible. Psychological thriller with more complex personalities than I have experienced in a while. I will read anything this talented author writes.

The Wife Between Us is a must read!!! The twists in the plot always surprised me. When I thought I knew what was going on, another major twist. Even at the very end of the book another twist totally changed the story. This book comes with my highest recommendation.

Having never read anything by the authors before, I had absolutely no expectations when starting this book, except for an enjoyable few hours. I got that and more! This book took so many twists and turns and double around a that my head was spinning in delight as I strived to keep up with the pace. To say that I devoured this book would be inaccurate. I feasted on it not just while reading it but as it replayed in my head for a few days afterward. Kudos to the authors for creating an excellent book where nothing seems right but it all seems so very real.

Wow, it’s been a while since I read a thriller that wouldn’t let me put the book down.

As soon as I read the description for this novel I knew it was right for me. It grabbed me on the first page and after many twists and turns it still had my attention until the last page.

This is one of those books that I want to be able to give more than five stars as a rating. It was so good!

I don’t want to say anything about this book because I don’t want to risk spoiling anything, I think the publisher’s description should be more than enough.

If you love a good thriller, just read this, you won’t be disappointed.

Wow!!!! This book was brilliant! I absolutely loved the multiple twists in this book. Just as the description says, you will make assumptions, you will think you know where the story is going, but you will be wrong. The writing was great and the characters were intriguing, to say the least. I cannot wait for another book from these authors!! I am still speechless from the last few chapters...

Stop everything you're doing.

Read this book!

Don't read reviews.

Go into it blindly.

Don't make assumptions.

You will be Blown. Away.

I stopped and said "wait, what just happened?" so many times while reading this. Fantastic work.

Brilliant! An excellent character study of a young woman seduced by a wealthy older man. But nothing in this story is as it seems. Hendricks and Pekkanen do an excellent job of crafty a truly twisty tale with an unpredictable end. When I reached the end, I had to start again at the beginning to see what clues existed about the true nature of this story. Original and interesting.

A twisty, unexpected, shocking, memorable tale that will leave you wondering what you just read. Two women. One is older, one is younger. One marriage is over, the other is about to start. Just when you begin to understand each woman's story and you say, “I’ve got this” and you start to predict what happens next… bam! Surprise! Details are uncovered that leave you feeling ambushed and flabbergasted. This book does an excellent job at illustrating the importance of perspective, and how different stories can arise with each individual person’s view on events. Each individual may experience the same situation differently depending on how they interpret it. This book definitely fits into the psychological suspense genre, because it emphasizes the unstable psychological states of its characters. I really enjoyed this book. It drew me in right away and then when I got comfortable with its direction, the authors dropped bombs that had me confused. This book was like a puzzle for me and I wanted to figure out how the pieces fit together. I stopped and said "WAIT, what just happened?" so many times while reading this. I thought that I was following the story carefully and understanding the plot. I thought that this was the typical spurned ex-wife story and naïve trophy second wife story. But it is not. It definitely had me guessing until the end. I predict that readers will want to circle back and reread this book once they understand the real perspectives. I definitely plan to do this.

Thank you to NetGalley for this ARC in exchange for an honest review!
First word that came to mind once finished was Wow!! This book was not what I thought it would be and many times things were not what I expected to happen. I have to admit that the beginning of the book was a little slow for me. The first 2 characters had me confused as to who was who, I actually thought at one point that maybe they were one in the same. Which then led me in the wrong direction of where the story was going. Once I was back on track in my own mind and with the story I could not put it down! The twists and turns kept me guessing and definitely had me wanting to find out what was going to happen next. The main character at first was just a sad shell of a woman that she once was...her memories drowning her. By the end she became a strong and brave woman with her voice back! Great read!

This book was mind blowing. What starts out as a "typical" love triangle--- Jilted wife, new lover, and the man who brings them together twists and turns to be anything but typical. Who is Vanessa? Who is Nellie? Who is Emma? And why is the man so desirable?

I enjoy psychological thrillers and trying to figure things out

holding off on my social media review to avoid providing spoilers

You can’ judge a book by its cover nor make assumptions about a person by what they project on the outside. The book’s blurb says “assume nothing” and that is good advice because THE WIFE BETWEEN US is an ingenious tale where no one is who they appear to be and everyone is engaged in mind games and manipulation.

Certain details are omitted in this complex tapestry and not brought to light until the half way point in the narrative. While it can be a bleak read at times, each character in the diverse cast is presented with intriguing depth without distracting from the action thus leaving readers wanting more from authors Greer Hendricks and Sarah Pekkanen.

Impressively intriguing best describes this tale of love, marriage, divorce - - actions and reactions as it follows the emotions and experiences of its narrator who may or may not be telling the truth. There is true genius present in this “not so straight-forward” tale by authors who have created the gold standard in solid suspense.

I read The Wife Between Us with three of our Traveling Sisters.

The Wife Between Us is an angst driven, clever, gripping, suspenseful and not your typical domestic psychological thriller novel that was an absolutely thrilling and exciting read. We went into this one thinking we were going to be prepared to look outside of the box and figure out some of those shocking twists. We had our game on and we were on the lookout for those clues that were so brilliantly executed with only Norma picking up on one right from the start. Brenda should have too!

It started off a bit slow as we were waiting to pick up on those oh so subtle clues, and the questions started building up for us. We thought we were ready and then the first shocking and unforgettable twist came and we all were left speechless with only one word to say, “WOW”. Well except for Norma who was feeling pretty proud of yourself for picking up on the clue for that one. After that initial shock, we started questioning how the authors were going to pull it off with this twisty plot and we really enjoyed the discussion that brought on.

Greer Hendricks and Sarah Pekkanen have done such a fantastic job here with this complicated, complex and compelling storyline, creating a fascinating unreliable character here with Vanessa. We questioned her motives, her history and her husband and their relationship. We didn’t know who to trust and we tried not to make assumptions and that left us questioning everyone. The authors do such a great job with this unique and riveting novel, cleverly revealing the right pieces of the puzzle to us at the right time which were so brilliantly delivered. Allowing us to only see those pieces after reading it and leaving us discussing just how cleverly plotted this story really was.

We all found this to be a fun, fast-paced, exciting, enjoyable and a compelling read and we all absolutely loved this reading experience! That ending was absolutely phenomenal and Greer Hendricks and Sarah Pekkanen we all agree that you both definitely pulled it off! Highly recommend!!

Thank you to NetGalley, St. Martin’s Press and Greer Hendricks and Sarah Pekkanen for an ARC of this novel to read and review.

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4.5*
When a book can create a buzz…when my sense of anxiety notches up! I know I’ve come across a great read!
This fantastic new release by Greer Hendricks and Sarah Pekkanen did just that for me! With a constant aura of anticipation and unease, (Just what we love when reading a thriller!) I breezed through the pages.

I was reminded partially through, (thank you Brenda!) that a wicked twist lay ahead. Yet even with a heads-up, I never saw it coming! Whaaat??!! And bonus…there were plenty more to come!

A fantastic, mind-bending thriller dealing with… marriage, divorce and the other woman (not necessarily in that order!). And well, I’ll just stop there! I won’t keep rattling on and risk giving anything away. Trust me, the less you know going in, the more you’ll enjoy this one!
And be forewarned – you’ll want to clear your schedule. Once you start, you won’t want to put this one down! A great collaboration from Ms. Hendricks and Ms. Pekkanen. An exciting new writing duo in the thriller arena. Can’t wait for their next release!!

A wonderful Traveling Sister Read with Brenda, Norma, Lindsay and Susanne!

Thank you to NetGalley, St. Martin’s Press and Greer Hendricks and Sarah Pekkanen for an ARC of this novel to read and review.
For this review and our Full Traveling Sister review please visit Norma and Brenda’s fabulous book blog:
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4.5 Stars* (rounded up).

Chilling and Thrilling! It will make the hairs on the back of your neck stand up. Take notice friends. This is the next best seller.

“The Wife Between Us” is compelling and absolutely riveting. This is the story of Vanessa, Richard and Nellie, whom you think you know oh so well, but the truth is, no one is ever who you think they are. And what I will tell you is that this book will have you looking over your shoulder, questioning everything - including yourselves.

I was freaked out from the start. Breathless, uncomfortable and a little afraid. My stomach was in knots, I was gripped in fear and yet I was unable to stop. I was like a mouse with a piece of cheese. I couldn’t get enough of the characters, especially of Vanessa, her angst, her needs and her fears. And just like the mouse, I got trapped. Trapped in the mystery. Trapped in the most idiosyncratic read ever. Loving every second of it.

“The Wife Between Us” by Greer Hendricks and Sarah Pekkanen is a phenomenal psychological thriller. It will be the must read thriller of 2018. It was addictive and completely captivating. The writing was brilliant and the fact that two authors wrote this together and did so seamlessly is one heck of a feat.

This was a Traveling Sister read and I loved being a part of it. It included: Norma, Brenda, Kaceey and Lindsay. We had the absolute best time reading this book together. Thanks for including me sisters!

Thank you to NetGalley, St. Martin’s Press and Greer Hendricks and Sarah Pekkanen for an ARC of this novel in exchange for an honest review.

Published on NetGalley, Goodreads, Twitter and Instagram on 12/8/17.
*Will be Published on Amazon on 1/9/18.

Husband Wife Mistress
We have read about this before. I think not!
Not in the way that authors Greer Hendricks and Sarah Pekkanen present it to us in this unique psychological thriller that had me second guessing everything.
Just when I thought I had it all figured out (a few times) I was wrong.
The subtle twists and layer upon layer of deception shocked me.
This wonderfully chilling story explores the complications of marriage and the dangerous truths we ignore for love.

Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin's Press for an arc of this novel in exchange for my honest review.

Please note: I received a copy of THE WIFE BETWEEN US from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you to the publisher and authors.

Can I award a zillion stars because 5 stars are not enough and here is why:

Perfect life or a perfect nightmare? Bam! I'm hooked!

Perfect husband. Check.
Perfect wife. Check.
Fairytale wedding. Check.
Perfect life. Check...or maybe not...

Bam! This psychological thriller gave me whiplash. At first, I received the first four chapters of THE WIFE BETWEEN US from Bookish – so I begged the universe for the rest of this book because 5 stars are not enough! Four chapters are not enough! I needed the whole book stat! Thankfully, the publishers and NetGalley delivered!

WOW – I was riveted to this story from the moment I started reading it until the bittersweet end. And that Epilogue? Holy epilogue! I did not see that coming!

First, I love the cover. It's quite eerie with the two similar women, plus the blue color sets the tone for what you might find inside. I got chills just staring at it.

Just when you think you've got a good handle on the two main characters - wife number one and soon-to-be wife number two - the story twists and turns and you're on a rollercoaster of emotions with no end in sight thanks to the unreliable narrators. This fast-paced story has book hangover stamped all over it. I read the entire book in one night! And man, the next day was hard to get through - my mind kept revisiting the story!

Vanessa has been discarded by her successful husband, Richard, who traded her in for Nellie, a newer and younger version of the perfect trophy wife. Vanessa tries to cope with the loss of not only her husband but also her whole reason for living. When she loses her identity, she loses her perspective, and that's when the twists and turns take off. Nellie appears to be sugar and spice and everything nice. but there's more to her than meet's the eye, and that's what makes her and this story so intriguing.

If you like psychological thrillers with breathtaking plot twists and addictive characters, this book is for you. Highly recommend!

Everything you think you know as you read this book is wrong. Assume nothing. This book keeps you guessing until the very end and you need to read it quickly to find out all that is going on! An absolute amazing thriller of a book! I received an advanced readers copy of the book and all opinions are my own.

Wow! Just wow! This book blew me away. I thought I knew what was what and who was who. And boy, was I wrong. I thought I had it all figured out, but nope, it did not turn out at all like I thought it would.

This book is honestly a page turner as well as a giant puzzle. I remember reading along and then experiencing a shift. I almost did a double-take, if you can double-take while reading. I shook my head and thought, 'Wait a minute, what just happened? I am confused.'

Trust me, you are not going to want to miss this exciting, engaging, and enticing read. This is one you will think about long after you close the cover.

This book is so super confusing! I absolutely loved it!

It's broken up into three parts and it starts to click once you get to the second part.

I was sitting on the edge of my seat trying to figure out what was going on and what was going to happen next.

It's hard for me to review because the whole premise of the book is a spoiler and I don't want to spoil it. I recommend you read this book!

The Wife Between Us by Greer Hendricks and Sarah Pekkanen was given to me for free for an honest review. The Wife Between Us, wow, talk a roller coaster of a read with lots of twists, ups and downs. Do not assume you know how the story will end, nor how everyone is. Love, love this story. Kept me on the edge of my seat, not wanting to put the book down (even in to the wee hours). Is Vanessa truly a bitter, drunk ex trying to dissolve Richard's relationship with his current girlfriend? Is Emma truly aware of who the people she surrounds herself with? Richard wanted to be free from his forgetful, wine drinking, and drone of a wife.
A few times where I thought I knew where the story was going, only to be led down another path. Give this book a read and you will not regret it.

This book was outstanding. The characters are so well developed, the plot twists were like no other ! I was stunned

Highly recommend this one. There were a couple of turns at the end that were unnecessary for the overall effect of the story. Otherwise a perfect study of a marriage and the versions of truth. I loved the first twist and didn't see it coming at all. A suspenseful read that I couldn't put down. I look forward to more from this duo.

Copy provided by the Publisher and NetGalley

Holy smokes. This is one of those books that is impossible to review because to do it justice would be to give away its secrets. So let’s just say if you like domestic thrillers, you need to read this one. This is a bit different of a novel for Sarah Pekkanen, just like it was when Lisa Steinke and Liz Fenton moved to domestic suspense but she nails it with the help of her former editor, Greer Hendricks. I just want to know who wrote each character.

I wish I could give this book more than 5 stars....a million perhaps? I am a huge fan-girl of Sarah Pekkanen I would be happy to just read her grocery list. I was unsure how her work would translate as co-author with another writer but Sarah and Greer Hendricks wrote a flawless story. I never felt that one author wrote some parts and another author wrote a different part. The storyline was seamless. The character development on point. The pace was perfection. You totally think you know where this story is going from the first page...you have no idea. You will have no clue until the very end and that's what makes these women geniuses. I could not put this book down and I have the dark circles under my eyes to prove it. It is filled with twists and turns and I predict this will be THE book of 2018 and I can't wait until everyone gets their hands on it.

“The Wife Between Us” by Greer Hendricks and Sarah Pekkanen appears to be a simple story, one you might have read before, but do not be fooled. The players are familiar, the husband, the ex-wife, the other woman, but these are not ordinary players in a run of the mill divorce, and things are not as simple as they seem.

The adventure begins with a caution from one of the players.
“She is unaware of the damage I have wrought; the ruin I have set in motion.”
How reliable is this participant? How ominous is this prediction?

Relationships make this a compelling novel; we meet all the usual players, all going about their daily lives. They work; they play, they struggle; they plan. We love them, we hate them; we are perturbed by them. We see the impending trauma from multiple points of view, or at least what appears to be from each point of view. Pieces of the puzzle are strewn here and there just waiting for us to put them together into the perfect picture. However, this picture is far from perfect, and none of the pieces fit together as they should. All the little things are important, but how?

The flow of the book is just like the characters, psychotic, unorganized, and almost rambling, but then plotting, focused, and determined. We watch as the whole perfect world just starts to unravel and crumble, leaving us to question everyone and everything.

The story is excellent, the plot compelling, the twists and turns unexpected. The action is hard to describe without giving things away, but it is a wild ride with twists and turns at every corner. You will not catch your breath until the end.

I received a copy of “The Wife Between Us“ from Greer Hendricks, Sarah Pekkanen, St Martin’s Press, and NetGalley. This is absolutely a “must read” book. This divorce is unlike any other. However, plan your schedule wisely; you will NOT want to put down once you start reading.

In order to not give away any spoilers or create preconceived notions my review is somewhat vague, but trust me on this: love/hate it…you can read it in one sitting, heck I had to because I couldn’t wait to figure out what the hell was going to happen.

OH MY WORD.

Initially, I never thought I would like suspense books but after reading a few I realized I was wrong; I really enjoy a well written suspense/mystery book! The Wife Between Us did not disappoint. It was brilliantly written. It keeps you on your toes and you find it hard to put down and walk away, as you need to know what happens! how many times am I going to say that – just imagine me saying it at the end of each sentence so I don’t have to keep typing it 😉

I found myself trying to piece together what the bombshell would be, and when you think you get to it – the story is not done, they keep coming. Even when I thought the story had wrapped up I was hit again with another twist.

I highly recommend reading this book!!

This book is going to be big! I don’t want to say too much as I don’t want to give anything away. I think it’s best to go into this book knowing very little about it and just enjoy the rollercoaster of a ride. I did not see the twists coming, especially the biggest twist which was so cleverly done. If you enjoy a psychological/domestic thriller then go and pre order this now. A gripping plot with likeable characters that will keep you sucked in right to the end.
Thank you to Netgalley and St. Martin’s Press for the opportunity to read this in exchange for my honest review.

This book had me hooked from the very beginning. I would’ve have read it in one sitting if I could have

Wow. Just Wow. This book will have you hooked by page two and then when you look up again you're done the book and you have no idea how much time has passed. This book is gripping with its clever storyline and the ending will have you thinking about it days after you have finished reading it. Definitely a must read!

Favorite Quotes:

Nick had waited tables alongside Nellie for a year, until he moved to Seattle with his band. Slick Nick, they’d all called him, although a few heartbroken women in his wake had modified it to Nick the Prick. He was the hottest guy Nellie had ever dated— although “dated” wasn’t an accurate description of their encounters, since most took place in a bedroom.

Nellie’s favorite part of the day was show-and-tell, which was predictably unpredictable. Once Annie had brought in a miniature Frisbee she’d found in the medicine cabinet. Nellie had returned the diaphragm to Annie’s mother at pickup. “At least it wasn’t my vibrator,” the mother had joked, instantly endearing her to Nellie.

I was happy, I think, but I wonder now if my memory is playing tricks on me. If it is giving me the gift of an illusion. We all layer them over our remembrances; the filters through which we want to see our lives.

My Review:

The Wife Between Us was brilliantly crafted, ingeniously written, and diabolically clever. I was instantly sucked into the hypnotic vortex of the narrator and remained enthralled with my Kindle while taut with tension, intensely curious, and helplessly intrigued. These frighteningly talented authors lured me into several traps and forced me to see the main characters under a completely different lens multiple times. My opinions were constantly shifting and I was frequently conflicted and challenged. I couldn’t decide whether to pity, admire, or revile the main narrator, nor could I tell if she was depressed, crazy, a vulnerable fool, or fiendishly devious. It was perfection. I am in awe of the stellar wordcraft and have an intense yearning to reread and savor this stunning tale one more time.

The Wife Between Us is an addictive, gripping, suspenseful read about betrayal, lies, deceit, revenge, love, friendship, marriage, and so much more. What can I say...I was BLOWN AWAY by this breath-taking book! It definitely deserves ALL FIVE STARS if not more!
There were so many twists and turns in this brilliant psychological thriller that I was enthralled from page one all the way to the end! I read this book in just a few hours because it was just that fantastic. Not only do I definitely foresee it as a HUGE bestseller in 2018, but I really, really want you to read this book!
The writing is carefully executed and wonderful, and the characterizations are perfect! The authors, Greer Hendricks and Sarah Pekkanen, do a phenomenal job tightly weaving the plot, building the suspense, and keeping the reader guessing. The book is broken down into three parts and although section one is a little slower than the other two, it sets the stage. Part one allows you to meet the characters: the ex-wife, her "replacement", and the ex-husband all while slowly drawing you into the very unsuspecting web of twists, turns, and the crazy, wild ride ahead! Simply genius!
The Wife Between Us is a difficult book to review because I don't want to give away details and spoil the plot! Believe me, this is a completely unpredictable story. When they say "Assume nothing" they are not kidding!! I strongly recommend you go into the book knowing as little as possible so it won't be ruined; then you can be completely blown away by this enthralling, clever, insane read just like I was!
Hendricks and Pekkanenan really did an outstanding job throwing the reader off guard with crazy twists, that at times made me think I was going crazy, and I literally had to make sure on occasion that I had read things right! All I can say is WOW! Of course, these stunningly, clever twists were on purpose to confuse and bewilder the reader, and it worked! Just when you think you have the plot figured out, Hendricks and Pekkanenan flip everything around...again and again...and once again! It was insane..insanely good! Usually, when I read psychological suspense, I have most, if not all, of the twists figured out halfway through the book but not this time!
I loved this book! Can you tell how much I loved this book? I honestly haven't been this excited about a psychological suspense novel in a very long time. Oh, and I'm really looking forward to seeing The Wife Between Us on the big screen in the future since it has optioned for a movie! If you love an intense, captivating psychological suspense, then you will love The Wife Between Us. I highly, highly recommended you read this one!
**Thank you, NetGalley, St. Martin's Press, and the authors for an ARC of The Wife Between Us in exchange for my fair and honest review. **

This psychological thriller is reminiscent of The Girl on the Train by Paula Hawkins and Behind Closed Doors by B. A. Paris. It offers an inventive twist halfway through the book instead of at the end and yet continues to surprise until its conclusion. Definitely worth the wait!

wow, just wow. the "replacement" wife, the scorned wife, the ex-husband, the twists, the turns, a wild roller coaster ride. stop what you're doing and read this book. now.

Will definitely be the hottest book this winter. Great mystery/suspense full of twists and turns. I am going to love hand selling this book. A lot of books claim to be the next Gone Girl....this is the real deal!

So many twists and turns. I loved this book not just because it is well written, which it is, or because of the character development, which was excellent, but because it kept surprising me right up until the final page! Well done! Highly recommended.

I enjoy challenging books. I always try to guess figure out what will happen at the conclusion and o analyze the main characters in the novel.. The Wife Between Us by Gear Hendricks and Sarah Pekkanen always kept me thinking and trying to understand Richard and his partners character and motivations. I was eager to read until the end and thought I had everything figured out. But much to my surprise there was another twist in the plot. I recommend this book.

I did exactly what the synopsis told me not to do, I made assumptions. It was easy to assume because the story led you to do just that. But, oh my goodness, what a thrilling story! There were many twists and turns, and just when I thought, maybe, just maybe, I had it figured out, another twist! The suspense builds, then a twist in the story comes, always not what I expected, but believable and it fit. Certainly one of the best psychological thrillers I have read this year! Superb!