The Fake Wife – ARC Book Review

Quick Review:- a fast-paced, page turning thriller with twists and turns. The ending was unexpected.

Rating:- 4.5/5

As I watch Darren bury his wife’s body in the backyard, I know I need to act fast. I’m going to be her replacement. He’ll never know what’s coming…

The next day, I smile down at Darren in bed next to me. When he wakes up, I’m going to tell him I’m his new wife. I’ll keep this beautiful house clean and host the most fabulous dinner parties.

He’ll wonder what’s going on. He’ll wonder how I got into his house. We both know I’m not really his wife. But he will never be able to get rid of me.

Before she died, I watched Britt and Darren for longer than I care to admit. I knew her favorite white wine. I know Darren’s weekly tee time. I also know about the cheating. And the lies they told each other on their wedding day…

You might think I’m a woman in love, obsessed with someone else’s husband.

Or you might think I’m here to avenge Britt’s death.

All I know is, handsome and powerful men like Darren think they can get away with anything.

But he’s so, so wrong…

A totally gripping psychological thriller that will keep you up all night! The Fake Wife is perfect for fans of The Perfect Marriage , John Marrs and Freida McFadden.

Darren knows that he had killed his wife and had already buried her at the backyard of the house. But when he wakes up, he sees a woman who looks eerily similar to his first wife. Didn’t he just kill his wife? But the woman next to him pretends to be his wife and all she wants is Darren to pretend that she is his wife as well.

I have read Emily Shiner’s books before, but I personally think this was one of her best. The start of the book was what actually drew me into the book. Darren kills his wife and buries her in the backyard but then finds his wife back in his bed! That was such an eye-opening scene. Is it really his wife or is someone pretending to be his wife? But we know it’s someone pretending to be his wife though we don’t know the exact reason why she is pretending to be his wife and look just like his wife. The story is told in multiple POVs–we have Britt before her ultimate death; the Wife whose name is a mystery and Darren. Then of course we have the story divided between past and present. The story is fast paced, packed with twists and turns and will definitely put you on the edge. The ending was so completely unexpected and I needed to take a breather to absorb what I have just read.

This book will give you a roller-coaster ride and you wouldn’t be able to put this book down. Fast-paced filled with twists and turns and an unexpected ending. Overall worth 4.5 stars!

Many thanks to Netgalley and Bookouture for the ARC. The review is based on my honest opinion only.