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My Husband’s Secrets
- Author
- Louise Sharland
- Narrator
- Emma Powell
- Publisher
- HarperCollins Publishers
- Publish Date
- 26 May 2022
- Run Time
- 8 hours 3 minutes
- Format
- x-book®
- Genre
- Family life fiction / Stories about family, Narrative theme: death, grief, loss, Thriller / suspense fiction, Dark romance
- Rating
- 4.0 (1 review)
What to expect
On the evening of their wedding anniversary, Ali and Matthew are involved in a fatal car accident.
Grief-stricken, Ali can’t bring herself to believe that her beloved Matthew is gone…
The smell of his aftershave lingers in their bedroom. His voice still rings out on their answerphone. She sees his face in the eyes of strangers.
But as the months pass, and her family and friends rally round, Ali starts to uncover secrets that Matthew kept from her.
Did she really know her husband as well as she thought she did? And why can’t she shake the feeling that somehow, somewhere, he is still alive?
Readers love My Husband’s Secrets:
‘Terrific… I read it in one sitting!’ NetGalley Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘I loved this! Very fast-paced… I tore through it! Gave me chills.’ NetGalley Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘OH MY GOSH. This book is GOOD… A gripping read with twists and unpredictability. I was on the edge of my seat!’ NetGalley Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘What a rollercoaster ride! I didn’t know who to trust… a page-turner… I loved it!’ NetGalley Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘What an amazing book!’ NetGalley Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Louise Sharland does it again. I read this book in one sitting. Reels you in instantly… unpredictable plot twists. Loved it.’ NetGalley Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘A thrill ride from the first page to the last… and the ending! Five stars.’ NetGalley Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Critics Review
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Praise for Louise Sharland:
‘Atmospheric, unsettling, and gripping, Louise is clearly a fresh new talent to the genre’ Phoebe Morgan, author of The Babysitter
‘One of the best debut novels I have read – compelling, claustrophobic and captivating’ Katerina Diamond, author of The Heatwave
'An intelligent and thought-provoking story that combines psychological thrills with the heartfelt emotions of a grieving mother, with a great cast of characters, this book is highly recommended’ Louise Douglas, author of The House by the Sea
‘This was a great book to read, it had all the twists and turns in it which kept me guessing right until the end.’ Reviewer
‘A compelling emotional journey of a mother determined to get the truth. Absolutely amazing read, highly recommended.’ Reviewer
‘I stayed up all night to read this. I will need a lot of coffee soon. Help me.’ Reviewer
‘I am already eager from a new book from this author. She has been added to my auto buy list.’ Reviewer
‘The ultimate denouement is a breath-taking climax to an original and compelling read.’ Reviewer
‘The Lake easily made it onto my Loved list for 2021.’ Reviewer
‘Believable characters and author shows great insight into the tragic death of the young boy in the book.’ Reviewer
‘This was such a tense suspenseful book! It had me hooked from get go. The characters were raw… Felt what Kate was feeling and I just love that in a book!’ Reviewer
‘The plot develops beautifully, unfolding piece by piece and you really feel you’re on the voyage of discovering, taking the highs and lows with her. Stunning and a book that will stay with me for a long time.’ Reviewer
‘I will be looking out for more of Louise's books as this one was a brilliant psychological thriller.’ Reviewer
User Reviews
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Narration 5.0
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Details
- Author
- Louise Sharland
- Narrator
- Emma Powell
- Duration
- 8 hours 3 minutes
- Release Date
- 26 May 2022
- ISBN
- 9780008403386
- Format
- x-book®
- Publisher
- HarperCollins Publishers
- Genre
- Family life fiction / Stories about family, Narrative theme: death, grief, loss, Thriller / suspense fiction, Dark romance
- Rating
- 4.0(1 review)
- Narration
- 5.0(1 review)
Synopsis
On the evening of their wedding anniversary, Ali and Matthew are involved in a fatal car accident. Grief-stricken, Ali can’t bring herself to believe that her beloved Matthew is gone… The smell of his aftershave lingers in their bedroom. His voice still rings out on their answerphone. She sees his face in the eyes of strangers. But as the months pass, and her family and friends rally round, Ali starts to uncover secrets that Matthew kept from her. Did she really know her husband as well as she thought she did? And why can’t she shake the feeling that somehow, somewhere, he is still alive? Readers love My Husband’s Secrets: ‘Terrific… I read it in one sitting!’ NetGalley Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I loved this! Very fast-paced… I tore through it! Gave me chills.’ NetGalley Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘OH MY GOSH. This book is GOOD… A gripping read with twists and unpredictability. I was on the edge of my seat!’ NetGalley Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘What a rollercoaster ride! I didn’t know who to trust… a page-turner… I loved it!’ NetGalley Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘What an amazing book!’ NetGalley Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Louise Sharland does it again. I read this book in one sitting. Reels you in instantly… unpredictable plot twists. Loved it.’ NetGalley Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A thrill ride from the first page to the last… and the ending! Five stars.’ NetGalley Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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