The Wife in the Photo is a definite twisty read. This was really fast paced and kept my attention. I managed to figure out all of the twists that were coming but I still enjoyed the book. I will say that some of the twists and scenes toward the end were a little far-fetched for me. Thank you so much to Netgalley and Bookouture Audio for sending me this book for review!

A questionable accident, the daughter holds a secret, the father is an abusive cop, and the mother is now dead! What really happened? What is the daughter hiding? How can this be solved if the father is a cop?
The husband, Evan Warner, and his wife were arguing on the deck. His wife suddenly falls down the deck stairs breaking her neck. Although Evan calls for help through 911, he simultaneously discovers that his teenage daughter, Jessica witnessed the event from her bedroom window. Evan must make it right! In order to adjust to the loss of his wife, he decides to hire a housekeeper. Unknowingly, he welcomes his wife’s best friend who is suspicious of the circumstances. But if she is caught? What will happen to her?
The narrators Todd Kramer and Kate Handford really made this mystery/thriller intense. I found myself frozen in the task I was attempting to complete (laundry, dishes, etc.) as I lived the story experiencing the dilemma, Jessica’s intense fear and panic, and Evan’s frustration and rage. I found myself calling out to the housekeeper to hurry as she searched for evidence. Their narration was smooth, with excellent rate and tonality that drew you in.
Overall, I loved this book. The book kept me on the edge of my seat and the ending….Wow! I never would have guessed! Threw me right through a loop.
I recommend this book to Adult General Fiction, Mystery, Thriller, and even psychological thriller lovers.
I would like to thank NetGalley, Bookouture Audio, and Emily Shiner for providing this free copy for my review. All opinions are my own. Thank you.

This book was okay. I guessed the big plant twist before I was even half done with the book. By 90% done I was pretty over the story.

Police Chief, Evan Warner has recently lost his wife, Lola. To help run the house, provide meals and look after tea age daughter, Jessica, the Warner household take on home help and Ariel is employed. Ariel makes a great impact of keeping the house clean, but becomes clear that there is a huge ulterior motive for Ariel wanting to be in the Warmers household. Ariel is looking for proof to back her suspicions.
A domestic suspense thriller, full of twists and turns. Some aspects of the ending took an unrealistic turn which let the overall rating down for me. But remains an entertaining read.

I listened to the audiobook and loved the narrators, very distinct voices for the characters. Easy to hold my interest and I loved all the twists and turns,

Wowza!!! What an ending!!! Not going to ruin my review with spoilers but will say my head was spinning!

I listened to this on audio and narration was great, easily distinguishable different voices for Evan, Ariel and the diary readings. So easy to follow and flowed very well.

I did find some of the writing repetitive and felt there could have been a little better editing on that perspective. Solid storyline, relatable developed characters, made me want to keep reading and had to know what happened. Overall 4 stars and would definitely read more by this author!!

Thanks to Netgalley and Bookouture for my advanced reader copy in exchange for my honest review. All opinions are my own.

This is the second book I've read by this author, I had liked "You Can't Hide", but this new book, I didn't ruin my nails because they are gel, otherwise they would be ruined for sure, because this story makes even the strongest biting theirnails out.
I could emphasize that the main themes of the story are adultery and the death of some characters, but I don't think that would do it justice. For me it's a story about the power of manipulation. How blind we are when we love and don't see how much we are being manipulated. Lola discovered this manipulation in the worst possible way. I invite all thriller fans to read this book and tell me what you think. It won't be a waste of time, I assure you.

Thank you Netgalley for offering this book.

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I'm recently dipping my toe into the world of audiobook fiction, primarily because I'm commuting again after a number of years. This book was a really good intro - an enjoyable twisty thriller that was easy to listen to without my mind drifting off and getting distracted. Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the advanced audio copy!

This book had a lot of twists and turns! It will keep you reeling for sure! I will say it is predictable but if you are the type to like predictable mysteries then this book is for you. I think because the book was too predictable that I ended up not liking it too much unfortunately. There was a great plot and it did have a rollercoaster of plot turns but it still didn't appeal to me too much.

I did read this book via audiobook. The narrator did very well pacing and keeping you hooked! For me, the audio wasn't the clearest but that could also be due to the status of an ARC.

Thank you to NetGalley, the publisher, and the author for gifting me this ARC in exchange for my honest review!

I couldn’t have been a whole hour in before I screamed THE DAUGHTER DID IT. That being said there were a few good twists which I was happy to see after knowing who did it the whole time. The motivations weren’t pushed well and didn’t seem to be “enough”? to justify everything. There were no likeable characters which I can get into sometimes if they’re side is extreme and I can try to put myself in their mindset or hate them so much that I kinda like em. That all being said, I did like it enough to finish it.

Thank you to Netgalley, the publishing house, the narrator and the author for the opportunity to read a complimentary copy of this audiobook in return for a review baesed upon my honest opinion.

This was a great audiobook. I loved the narrator, they did a great job and the intonation was enjoyable. The author had an intereresting storyline with all kinds of twists and turns. I love a book where you think you might know the answer but aren't sure and then you are wrong, but right all at the same time. I was hooked right from the first chapter.

This is the second book in a row that was a wild ride. This might be the ultimate popcorn thriller. Again this starts as a regular psychological thriller, but the more I read, the more I was drawn in, then surprised where this one kept going. I suspected one of the twists, then doubted it, then suspected it again… But ultimately this had a heck of a twist that I did not suspect. And I’d say pulling one over on me was not easy, but it seems I am either slipping or the authors are getting better at hiding what is coming.

Deep multi-layered characters that are grieving the loss of their wife and mother. I wasn’t really sure I liked anyone nor whether I could trust anyone. All of them gave off an unreliable vibe, but that is also the norm for this type of book.

If you are a fan of twisty, keep you guessing books, this one has to be on your TBR. It stays at a nice even pace, but when I finished I was left contemplating what I had just read. I think Emily Shiner is one I will need to add to my list of reliable popcorn thrillers authors along with Freida McFadden and Daniel Hurst. Always wickedly fun to read and pushing the boundaries of where I think it is heading.

I both listened and read this one and can’t decide which version I liked more. Todd Kramer and Kate Handford’s narration let the story shine and kept me engaged and wanting more along with the plot. I am becoming such a fan of dual narration for dual POVs. The two of them did a fantastic job.

If you need a book to start off your spooky season, you should pick this one up. Because what could be scarier than people themselves.

Although I did predict part of the ending pretty early on, I really enjoyed this book. I loved how it incorporated multiple POVs as well as diary entries throughout the story. It is a very well thought out thriller with enough twists and turns to keep you guessing until the very end!

This thriller will take you on a wild ride! All the different POV's will make you question everything you read! I love an unreliable narrator!
This quick read definitely sucked me in really fast! I loved how all the characters were written and all the twists and turns! I was able to figure out the first murder suspect but nothing could prepare me for that ending! I really hope we get another book with these characters so I have a sense of closure!
This was my first Emily Shiner read, and I will be immediately adding the rest of her books for my TBR pile!

Thank you NetGally and Emily Shiner for the advanced copy!

A slow start ended up becoming a fast paced, super engaging thriller. Great narrator in the audiobook!

Chief of Police. Wife murdered. He’s the suspect, but did he do it? How far will a father go to protect the ones he loves? Who is truly evil and who is, in fact, decent? The different perspectives for each chapter kept me on my toes and it ended with a little Verity-type twist. Sort of. Overall definitely a solid read 4/5 stars!

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Review for 'The Wife In The Photo' by Emily Shiner.

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Publication date 7th September 2023.

This is the fourth book I have read by this author. I have also read 'The Caretaker', 'You Can't Hide', 'Her Husband's Secret's and 'I'm Following You' which I would highly recommend.


This novel consists of a prologue and 56 chapters.. The chapters are short to medium in length so possible to read 'just one more chapter' before bed...OK, I know yeah right, but still just in case!



Emily does it yet again!! I genuinely don't think she can make a book that I don't love!! Love, love, loved this book!!!! Absolutely gripping edge of your seat page turner!!!


This book is extremely well written with vivid descriptions that really set the scene and put you in the storyline. The cover and synopsis suit the book perfectly.

The storyline was captivating and addictive from the first page until the last and I was completely invested in it. It was absolutely rammed full of lies, secrets, tension, twists, suspense and everything you could ask for in a page turning psychological thriller. I just could not stop listening to this absolutely addictive audiobook from the first word to the last. Emily's extremely talented and evocative skills along with Kate and Todd's incredible narratives really brought the book to life and I was completely absorbed throughout. I lost count of the amount of times I promised myself one more chapter but that one finished in a way I just HAD to know what would happen next so I said just more and this went on and on until I ended up finishing it in one sitting!!! It was absolutely ram packed with mystery, revenge, secrets, deceit, turns, mind blowing explosive twists, consequences, tension, suspense, and absolutely everything you could ask for in a psychological thriller. I absolutely love Emily's books and am guaranteed to be shocked every time I pick one up which is not an easy feat considering how many books I read a year so a HUGE CONGRATULATIONS Emily!!! One of the things I love about her books is that they can also be quite thought provoking and always end with MASSIVE BOMBSHELLS that I absolutely love and never do see coming. Emily's evocative writing drags you deep into the storyline from the first sentence to the very last and will keep you up until the very last word! THAT ladies and gentleman is a true sign of an absolute must read. I absolutely loved the ending which was definitely an unexpected twist which is just one of the reasons I love Emily's books, she manages to get me every single time!! I've said it before about Emily's books and I shall say it again!! I would absolutely LOVE to see this turned into a movie and would wait up all night to get tickets to watch it!!

I hope your busy writing your next book Emily as I just cannot wait to see what bombshell twist and explosive storyline you have up your sleeve for us next!!!!

This is one of the few books that I have listened to 100% on Audiobook. If I listen to a book on audiobook I usually also read the physical book between but for the second time I listened to the whole book and I was impressed! I must say a HUGE congratulations to the narrators Kate Handford and Todd Kramer who both did an amazing job bringing this story and the characters to life. I have previously listened to 'Best Friend's Forever' by Shannon Hollinger and 'Local Girl Missing' by Lisa Regan that were all also narrated by Kate Handford and I would highly recommend listening to or reading them all as it they re other fantastic page turners from other great authors!! I would listen to it in the car and while walking at any opportunity. I'm not only looking forward to reading more books by Emily but also to listening to more books narrated by both Kate and Todd!


Do not start this book until you have cleared your schedules as you will not be able to put it down!!

The characters were all realistic and strong and I was completely invested in them throughout. I love the fact that we got to see what was happening from the points of view from all of the three main characters Evan, Ariel and Jessica and to know why they were doing what they were and how they were feeling throughout. There are also chapters from Lola and Jessica's diaries which give an even larger picture of what is going on. Emily weaves all of the chapters and diary entries together with perfect timing until it all comes together with an explosive BANG!! It also explains absolutely everything which leaves no question unanswered at the end which is a pet hate of mine!! This also really helps the reader understand them more making them more realistic to the reader. My heart went out to Ariel who was just trying to work out what had really happened to Lola and what is going on behind the closed doors. All of the characters were multi layered with complex personalities which definitely made them all the more interesting to read about!!! Unfortunately, I really can not say anymore as I don't want to spoil it for future readers. I had no idea who to trust, what was really going on or where it was all leading which just goes to show what a talented author Emily is and I cannot wait to get hooked into her next psychological thriller 'The Hotel' You will just have to pick up your copy to find out who is right, who was wrong and what happens to them all and trust me you will not regret it!!! Regardless of what I thought about who, each character worked perfectly to make this page turning psychological thriller!!!



Congratulations Emily on yet ANOTHER huge success. This is why you are in my favourite 5 authors list!! Here's to your next success 🥂!!

Make sure you read to the very end of the book to read the prologue of Emily's ' The Hotel' which promises to be just as addictive as this book and is one I'm definitely looking forward to reading myself. Keep your eyes peeled for my review of it coming soon!!


Overall an absolutely unputdownable, action packed, intriguing psychological thriller that will keep you up at night on the edge of your seat with a pounding heart!!


296 pages/ 8 hours 23 minutes.

This book is just £1.99 to purchase on kindle, free with kindle unlimited, £39.37 for the audiobook, £7.99 for the audiobook with Audible and 8.99 in paperback via Amazon at time of review which I think is an absolute bargain for this book!!!

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This book is written from different POV and diary’s, a style which I really love as I think it keeps the pace and moves the story on keeping it interesting and meaning it’s hard to put down! I really thought I had worked out what was happening, but I couldn’t have been more wrong (which I love!). This book has lots of tension, I kept finding myself holding my breath and having to stop for a second to compose myself! I really was on the edge of the seat. It’s an absolutely wild ride towards the end and I was really shocked!

Synopsis….
I pick up the photograph from their mantlepiece and carefully wipe away the dust. The beautiful wife. Supposedly happily married and enjoying a family vacation. I know her husband killed her. And I’m going to make him pay…
This is my first job as a housekeeper, but Evan Warner doesn’t need to know that. It’s the first of many lies I’ll tell him. He just lost his wife, Lola, and now he and his young daughter Jessica are adrift. But no amount of cleaning will rid this house of the secrets that have seeped into the cracks. I never forgave Lola for what she did to me. But I can’t let Evan get away with her murder.
In their impressive home, I busy myself preparing meals and peeking at carelessly discarded mail, looking for proof of his crimes. Evan hovers and I’m sure he is watching me… even as I bond with Jessica. But whenever he catches us alone together, his face darkens. I realize I have to get her out of this house before it’s too late for her, too.
Then I find Lola’s diary, tucked away in a closet out of sight. Her words, hastily scrawled on these pages, change everything I thought I knew about this family. As I hear footsteps on the stairs, I know I’m trapped. And I’m in more danger now than ever before…

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That was certainly a wild ride! I thoroughly enjoyed reading "The Wife in the Photo." This novel kept me engaged from start to finish with its intriguing plot and characters told by multiple POV. The author's writing style is both descriptive and immersive, making it easy to picture the setting and feel the emotions of the characters. The story's twists and turns kept me guessing, and the resolution was satisfying but shocking. I highly recommend "The Wife in the Photo" to anyone who enjoys a domestic psychological thriller with plenty of twists.

Thank you to Netgalley and Bookouture for the ARC.

I was not a fan of this one. There were quite a few reasons why I didn't enjoy this one, and I'll try not to spoil anything with my reasons.

The storyline was based around us being told over and over again that the husband killed his wife. With that - it's pretty obvious that you should start thinking about others as the killer. It's pretty easy to land on who actually did it.

There is one twist (HOW does she know Lola??) that I thought was going to be big, but felt disappointing. It was just revealed through a simple conversation, and many details of why are just not explained.

There is another twist that comes out of nowhere that just wasn't even needed.

The husband character was completely confusing. Why did he do the things he did, and how did he end up with his job, a wife like Lola? So incompetent.

Lola deserved better from everybody. I don't even understand why the killer killed her.

And, the title of the book? A character looked at a photo of Lola once. Only once. Such a minor moment in the storyline.

One thing I will say, though, is that I really do like the author's writing style. She knows how to write a suspenseful, tense scene. I did enjoy that about this book.

With all of that, I have to say that I will not be recommending this book.

I gotta say I figured out who killed Lola right away. But I didn’t see all the extra coming in to play. Wish the book would have continued as it really left too much hanging in the wind. I like a good cliff hanger but this was just a little too much. The book was good-can’t say I had sleepless nights. But just an okay read for me.