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Other People's Marriages
- Author
- Caroline Finnerty
- Publisher
- Boldwood Books
- Publish Date
- 7 February 2026
- Run Time
- 8 hours 12 minutes
- Format
- x-book®
What to expect
Two couples. Four sides of the story. A hundred ways to break their families apart 💔
Every Tuesday night, two couples see the same therapist for marriage counselling. At 8pm, as Liv and Jay are leaving their session, they see Maya and Hugo waiting to go in.
When their young boys start at the same school, things are initially awkward, but as the women get to know one another, they become friends, sharing the fractures in their respective marriages. Soon, they are confiding their deepest secrets.
Then Liv and Jay’s son comes home from school upset, saying that Maya and Hugo’s son is bullying him. There’s no choice but to confront the issue, but what should be a civil conversation between grown-ups soon takes a turn. As the delicate threads holding their relationships together start to unravel, they are all left to question the foundations that both their marriages and friendships have been built on.
Who is telling the truth? Who is lying, to themselves and the others? And with so much at stake, who will ultimately pay the price?
An absorbing, thought-provoking story of marriage, parenthood, innocence and guilt that you won’t be able to put down.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'I absolutely raced through this! The story was gripping from the start - I loved the marriage guidance counselling setting - and what a shocking ending!' Sheila Norton
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Explosive, emotional and devastating, this is a family drama with a sting in its tale and you won’t want to put it down!' Lisa Timoney
Praise for Caroline Finnerty:
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'A book that will break your heart and then piece it slowly back together.' Sinead Moriarty
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Touching and poignant, this book took me on an emotional ride. A gripping and absorbing read.' Leah Mercer
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'The book had me on the edge of my seat, I was on an emotional rollercoaster from being happy to crying silent tears. Another 5 star book by Caroline!' Reader review
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'This is a well written and thought provoking novel that made me wonder what I would do in the same situation.' Reader review
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'This book was an enjoyable read. It was fast paced and filled with mystery and suspense. The characters were well developed with a good storyline. This is a book which I would recommend to anyone who enjoys a good mystery.' Reader review
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Details
- Author
- Caroline Finnerty
- Narrator
- Caroline Lennon, Christina Bennington
- Duration
- 8 hours 12 minutes
- Release Date
- 7 February 2026
- ISBN
- 9781805497769
- Format
- x-book®
- Publisher
- Boldwood Books
- Genre
- Family life fiction, Modern and contemporary fiction, Contemporary lifestyle fiction, Narrative theme: Love and relationships, Narrative theme: Interior life, Narrative theme: Identity / belonging, Narrative theme: Social issues
Synopsis
Pick up this BRAND NEW page-turning, emotional Irish family drama from Caroline Finnerty. Perfect for fans of Lesley Kara, Susan Lewis and Liane Moriarty 🏡 📖⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Caroline's writing captivates me from page one. I couldn't put down this brilliantly twisty, gripping drama' Siân O'Gorman Two couples. Four sides of the story. A hundred ways to break their families apart 💔Every Tuesday night, two couples see the same therapist for marriage counselling. At 8pm, as Liv and Jay are leaving their session, they see Maya and Hugo waiting to go in.When their young boys start at the same school, things are initially awkward, but as the women get to know one another, they become friends, sharing the fractures in their respective marriages. Soon, they are confiding their deepest secrets.Then Liv and Jay’s son comes home from school upset, saying that Maya and Hugo’s son is bullying him. There’s no choice but to confront the issue, but what should be a civil conversation between grown-ups soon takes a turn. As the delicate threads holding their relationships together start to unravel, they are all left to question the foundations that both their marriages and friendships have been built on.Who is telling the truth? Who is lying, to themselves and the others? And with so much at stake, who will ultimately pay the price?An absorbing, thought-provoking story of marriage, parenthood, innocence and guilt that you won’t be able to put down.⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'I absolutely raced through this! The story was gripping from the start - I loved the marriage guidance counselling setting - and what a shocking ending!' Sheila Norton⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Explosive, emotional and devastating, this is a family drama with a sting in its tale and you won’t want to put it down!' Lisa TimoneyPraise for Caroline Finnerty:⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'A book that will break your heart and then piece it slowly back together.' Sinead Moriarty⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Touching and poignant, this book took me on an emotional ride. A gripping and absorbing read.' Leah Mercer⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'The book had me on the edge of my seat, I was on an emotional rollercoaster from being happy to crying silent tears. Another 5 star book by Caroline!' Reader review⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'This is a well written and thought provoking novel that made me wonder what I would do in the same situation.' Reader review⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'This book was an enjoyable read. It was fast paced and filled with mystery and suspense. The characters were well developed with a good storyline. This is a book which I would recommend to anyone who enjoys a good mystery.' Reader review
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