My review: 4 pathological lying ⭐
When I saw this one was tagged as “An utterly unputdownable psychological thriller with a jaw-dropping twist” I was super excited, but also, I was like, really? That’s tough to live up to.
Unputdownable ~ 3/4 ✔ ~ I mean I do have to sleep and eat and whatnot.
Psychological thriller ~✔✔ ~ undoubtedly was a psychological, page turning thrill ride.
Jaw-dropping twist ~ 3/4 ✔ ~ my jaw is still in it’s usual place as I did have the twist figured out, but I enjoyed it all the same.
Holly and Zach’s story is full of secrets, lies, betrayal, a controlling husband, and a forgetful wife. Holly is a new mother with a secret. Zach is a prominent OB-GYN with a secret.
You never know what goes on behind closed doors in other peoples marriages, unless, of course, you have friends to confide in. But is that always a good idea?
Holly’s number 1 priority is to protect Jolene and she certainly concocted quite the scheme to do so.
My first, but definitely not the last, time reading this author!
TW: cheating
*Thanks to Netgalley, Bookouture and Carey Baldwin for the advance reader copy. I am voluntarily leaving my honest review*
Book blurb: Release date ~ February 11, 2022
He married me despite my darkest secret. But am I safe now that I know his?
From the outside, my marriage to Zach was perfect: dream home, a perfect baby girl and passionate, all-consuming love. When we met, I confessed my darkest secret to him and he never judged me for it. Instead, he vowed to always protect me whatever the cost.
But as I cradle my gorgeous baby, I have to accept that the husband who used to be my everything, has changed. At first it was little things: expecting me to keep to a strict schedule, picking out my clothes for me. Now, he controls every aspect of my life: from how much money I have, to when I leave the house and who I can see.
One fateful night, a young woman is found murdered and Zach is a potential suspect. Turning towards me, a look of warmth returning to his eyes, he swears he’s innocent, and I realize there is only one solution. If I agree to be his alibi, he will keep my secret and our daughter can grow up in a loving home. In that moment, I do what any faithful wife would do: I stand by him.
But I know deep down, only one of us will make it out of this marriage alive.
