My Husband’s Affair
Ruth Heald
352 pages
Bookouture
published April 10, 2024
About the book
We promised forever. But only one of us will leave this marriage alive…
I thought I had the perfect marriage. But as our beautiful children sleep soundly in the next room, I stare at the messages between my husband Rob and another woman, their promises to run away together bringing tears to my eyes. My heart stops when I see the latest one: ‘Leave my wife to me. I’ll get rid of her.’
My blood runs cold. I know this woman. I’ve let her into my home, where she’s bounced my rosy-cheeked baby on her knee. She could ruin my life in moments – she knows things about me even Rob doesn’t…
They think they can get rid of me so easily. They think they can just tear apart the perfect life we’ve built. But they’ve made a mistake underestimating me. He doesn’t know I’ve uncovered his secrets. And now I know just enough to destroy him.
I can play the perfect wife for just a little longer. I’ll do anything to protect my children and my life. And he has no idea just how far I’ll go…
A completely gripping psychological thriller about unthinkable betrayal by those you love the most, perfect for fans of Lisa Jewell, Claire McGowan and The Perfect Marriage by Jeneva Rose.
My Review
I’ve gotten away from reading a ton of thrillers and I’ve missed what they have to offer. Can I describe this one as both slightly predictable yet twisty? Cuz it is. Definitely there is domestic suspense. Throw in some I don’t know who is a reliable narrator. Add in some secrets and lies. And those lies and unreliability fill the entire book. Up until the very end, I was wondering what was really happening and who was telling the truth.
The twists aren’t drop the mic twists, but slight shifts in direction that change my thoughts on the book and the characters. I love when the author lets the reader fill in the gap and then changes the facts. Don’t read this one if you are looking for warm and inviting characters. This is more of the I’m not sure if I like any of them then what did they just do? Let me warn you there was a scene early on with a child that made my heart stop.
I’d go into this one cold so you can experience this addictive read and experience those twists! And let me know when you get finished if you have any concerns if you know the people surrounding you. I read this in one sitting and am wondering why anyone would get married.
Author Bio:
Ruth Heald is the bestselling author of psychological thrillers THE WEDDING, I KNOW YOUR SECRET, THE MOTHER’S MISTAKE and THE WOMAN UPSTAIRS, and the relationship drama 27: SIX FRIENDS, ONE YEAR.
Ruth studied Economics at Oxford University and then worked in an eclectic mix of sectors from nuclear decommissioning to management consulting. She worked at the BBC for nine years before leaving to write full time. Ruth is fascinated by psychology and finding out what drives people to violence, destruction and revenge. She’s married with two children and her novels explore our greatest fears in otherwise ordinary, domestic lives.
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