Sunday, November 19, 2017

The Wife Between Us




4 stars
The Wife Between Us
Greer Hendricks; Sarah Pekkanen


I picked this up on Netgalley it sounded interesting, inquiring with mystery a story right up my alley. Just remember what you read isn’t always as it seems what you find will at times shock you and other times make you mad. But there will not be a time when you do not feel sorry for each and every woman who has ever been with this truly loving, carrying man.

You open and start reading the first page your mind goes one way and the story takes a twist you won’t see coming.  The authors spin a wonderful tale of suspense, some chills, and a lot of question that might take a little while to answer. The story comes across as stalking, revenge but there is so much more. Be prepared for some shockers as the authors twist and spin this to keep your attention, holding it and leave you wondering what the heck is going on. Nothing is as it seem…lives have been changed forever leaving the reader spellbound so invested you won’t be able to put it down.

I have to admit I loved this story but at time found it confusing. The authors go from one woman to another and I got them mixed up a few times. Beside that it is a story that holds you on the edge keeping you guessing and holding your breath. There will be a time when you will want to reach right in the book and pull out the ex holding her and telling her she needs to move on. I doubt you will be prepared for what is yet to come and the outcome of it all. You need to go into this book with an open mind and keep it open but I doubt you will be able to. You are pulled one way and then it spins another. You will assume lots of things but as the authors tell you up front Assume nothing and they are right.

I followed Vanessa holding my breath wishing she would let the past go, but she moves forward taking each day as it is her last, loving a man that doesn’t love her anymore. Needing a man she loves so much but knowing she will never have him again. But does she really want him or is there something more, you can bet this is much deeper than you ever expected.

Then I followed Emma holding my breath telling her to watch out for the crazy lady who wants to take everything away from her. I embrace Richard thinking what a caring loving man who did his best to help his ex through her craziness. Both of these people just wanting to find a love that will last a lifetime only wanting to be happy, have someone to hold, love, be there still holding hands when they are old and gray. Having children, seeing grandchildren and watching their love grow, at this point you really don’t know who to feel the sorriest for but your heart will go out to Richard, Emma and your heart will break for Vanessa.

Then the shocking thing start happening putting me in a tailspin, shocked an alone trying to work out what just happen and what will happen. This is a game there will be no winners. There will be no one smiling, laughing or excited when the end comes leaving you in shock, heartbroken and so glad so many worked it out and will move on hopefully to find their happy ever after before they die a lonely life. But for some that time will never come for some the game is still being played.

The ones you feel sorry for from the start will change by the end, you will have changed your mind over and over again as the story plays out. I had thought almost at the end there could be no more surprises but I was wrong the author pulls another rabbit from their hat leaving me even more shocked than I was before. 

Well written, the way it is laid out is brilliant keeping the reader hooked and guessing, with some very good plotting, characters and scene that will stay with you for a long time to come. When you meet Richard you think OMG where can I get one like him, he treats his women like princess giving her all the love and attention, making her feel safe. Vanessa has been down the road before and she misses it. The ball is set rolling and she has missed out, this is when she knew what she must do, she is obsessed with  the women who took her place the women who has it all and there is no way she can let her get it or deal with the fallout. This is a story I will read again, I am betting the audio will be outstanding and even better than the book. You really need to pick this up it will be one story that will leave you breathless, spellbound, and shocked over and over again. I totally LOVED IT. You will want to read it to… 


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Summary

A novel of suspense that explores the complexities of marriage and the dangerous truths we ignore in the name of love.

When you read this book, you will make many assumptions.
You will assume you are reading about a jealous wife and her obsession with her replacement.
You will assume you are reading about a woman about to enter a new marriage with the man she loves.
You will assume the first wife was a disaster and that the husband was well rid of her.
You will assume you know the motives, the history, the anatomy of the relationships.
Assume nothing.

Discover the next blockbuster novel of suspense, and get ready for the read of your life.

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