Today I am super excited to share my review of another book I group read, and we unanimously endorsed, My Lovely Wife by Samantha Downing, available today from Berkley!
My Thoughts:
Another short synopsis, and another review where I try to keep all the goodies hidden. Seriously! I don’t to give away a word of this juicy thriller!
Two people fall in love and have kids. They are living the American dream. Then, they become restless.
For all appearances, they are the typical couple. One you may know.
Their secret for staying together? Wait for it!
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Getting away with murder?!
My Lovely Wife is crazy, shocking, addictive, twisty, and insert just about every other positive thriller adjective you or I may have used before. It will chill you to the bone, while keeping you completely gripped in its clutches. I knew this was going to be GOOD, but I had no idea it would be THIS good.
With a slow build, each page ramps up the tension. You are never bored, and in fact, you will be glued to this book, so I recommend reading it in one or two sittings if you can.
Overall, My Lovely Wife is a fresh and brilliant thriller. The perfect choice for those of us who read this genre all the time! This is the thriller we beg for!
I received a complimentary copy. All opinions are my own.
Synopsis:
Dexter meets Mr. and Mrs. Smith in this wildly compulsive debut thriller about a couple whose fifteen-year marriage has finally gotten too interesting…
Our love story is simple. I met a gorgeous woman. We fell in love. We had kids. We moved to the suburbs. We told each other our biggest dreams, and our darkest secrets. And then we got bored.
We look like a normal couple. We’re your neighbors, the parents of your kid’s friend, the acquaintances you keep meaning to get dinner with.
We all have secrets to keeping a marriage alive.
Ours just happens to be getting away with murder.
Have you read My Lovely Wife, or is it on your TBR? Happy Reading! ~ Jenni THR
Oooh, this sounds good! x
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It’s super good if you are a thriller fan, Stef! ♥️
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I’m so glad you and your Besties enjoyed this as it’s coming up for me on audio. Love your teaser-like review, Jennifer 💜
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Thanks, Jonetta! I can’t wait to see what you think of this one and the audio version. So dark and so original! ♥️
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This sounds soooo good!
I got my copy already, now just need to find some time to actually read it!
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I hope you LOVE this, Norrie! I just can’t believe how original it was! Such a departure!
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This was quite a brilliant thriller. So glad you loved it, Jennifer!
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Thanks, Marialyce! It was so much fun!
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I’ve only seen positive reviews for this book and I’m now so tempted to start reading it! Glad to see you loved it, Jennifer!
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Thanks, Darina! It was such a good read! I can’t wait to hear what you think and if it surprises you too! ♥️
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I’m glad everyone seems to be enjoying this one and your group too! I added it and will try to get to it soon. Have a great week, Jen. Lovely photo as usual! 😍
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Thanks so much, favorite M! I hope you get a chance to read this one! It’s a standout in the sea of thrillers I’ve read lately! So original! ♥️ Happy week to you too! A TULIP bud is visible today! Woo hoo!
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Yes! The daffodils are coming up. Spring is here. 💕⚘😁
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The cover alone sold me, but your enthusiasm is making me very excited to read this!
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I love that cover, too, Tammy! If you want an original and dark thriller, this is it!
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Fab review glad you enjoyed it too! 😀
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Thanks, Nicki! It was something else! ♥️
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So glad you loved it! It was just so well done! I’m really wondering what thriller might top it this year in terms of cleverness and originality! Have a great day, Jennifer! ❤
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Thanks, Steph! I know- so original! It’s hard to think what could be more so? I hope your day was amazing! ♥️
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You’re welcome! It really was! I holding out for Riley Sager’s Lock Every Door since he hasn’t failed me the past 2 summers! I’m itching to drop everything and read it, but I’ve got so many May ARCS (for me, anyway! I couldn’t say no, lol). I’m going to read it asap though and hope it’s as good as this! It was! I hope yours was too! ❤
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Wonderful review and picture of sleeping 😴 beauty, Jennifer.
Cannot wait to read this juicy thriller. Thanks, Jennifer and Happy 😊 Tuesday! 🌹🌹🐾🐾❤️🐈📚🌹🌹
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Thank you, Virginia! Sleeping beauty is right! 😂 I think you’ll have fun with this too! ♥️
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I NEED to read this book!! Omg sounds soooo good!!! 😀🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻
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You really do, Heather! You are missing out on a good one! ♥️
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Ahhh another one I have waiting in the wings. Glad you loved it!!
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Thanks, Tina! I hope you love it too! ♥️
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wow I would not have anticipated that plot twist – this really sounds like a good thrill! Also, loved how you teased out that twist with your writing because I was shocked when I scrolled down far enough! 😱
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Aww, thanks, LP! This was so much fun and unforgettable! If you like thrillers, I definitely recommend it! ♥️
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This one sounds crazy good Jen! Wonderful review! Happy Tuesday my friend!😍💜
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Hey Sus! It was so, so, so good! I hope you had a wonderful Tuesday too! ♥️
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I LOVED this book!
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Yay! Love hearing that, David!
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Creepy! Excellent review. I might like this one.
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Thanks, Anne! It’s definitely creepy and dark!
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Love your review! And I love love love this book! So thrilled we got to read this amazing thriller together!💕💕
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LOVELY review Jenni! ❤
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This does sound incredible! Wonderful review.
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This is quite the interesting twist on a boring marriage. It does sound really good and you all have written great reviews. I definitely need to read this one sooner rather than later.
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This sounds great! Wonderful review.
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It was a fresh addition to this genre. Glad you liked it!
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I can’t wait to read this one, it sounds crazy!!
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I hope you enjoy every bit, Angela! You are in for a treat!
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Each page ramps up tension sounds so great. Fab review 😍
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It was such a great story, Shalini! I loved it!
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Oooooh sounds brilliant Jenni! I love a book that you think is going to be good then blows you away! 😁
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Thanks, Beth! This was SUCH a good thriller!
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