This was a good mystery that had me guessing and second guessing what was going to happen next. Natalie and her new husband Dominic spend their first Christmas with his family… and ex-wife. Natalie experiences a number of red flag events throughout their visit and uncovers that there are family secrets she needs to know. There were a number of page turning twists and turns throughout, and while 95% of the book was amazing but the ending left me wanting a bit more. I still recommend to those who love a good thriller/mystery. Thank you NetGalley and Bookouture for the eARC.

Thank you Netgalley for the ARC in exchange for a fair and honest review.

This was my first Maria Frankland novel and it won’t be my last. If you like a story about toxic family dynamics- with a little attempted murder thrown in - then you’ll love this.

Quick read with some twists and turns.

His Ex-Wife by Maria Frankland was tense and gripping, absolutely addictive. I could not put this down. So well written and so clever. Loved this one.

Looking for an exciting fast-paced thriller? Grab this one! Poor Natalie knew she wouldn't be welcome at her in-laws, but she didn't quite know the ‘house of horrors’ she’d encounter. Yet, she has her own dark past in this new twist-filled psychological thriller from the fabulous Maria Frankland, another of my new favorites!

Thank you, Maria Frankland, bookouture, Noelle Holten, & netgalley, for my early #gifted copy! All opinions are my own.

On Christmas Eve, Natalie and Dominic are driving in the heavy snow to his parents’ house, The Elms, to spend the holiday with them. While Natalie would have loved to spend their first Christmas together alone, she is determined to be as positive as possible. Dominic’s parents, Ann-Marie and Roger, are always cool and aloof to Natalie as they feel she doesn’t meet their standards. Upon arrival, they learn that Dominic’s ex-wife, Carla, a successful lawyer, will be joining them as the weather has kept her from getting to her home in York. Natalie puts on a positive face and hopes that when Sophie, Dominic’s sister arrives, she will make things better as they have a close relationship.

But, When Carla tries to undermine her by tripping her making her spill red wine and by making her drop an expensive dish, Natalie is starting to get angry. The family knows that Natalie has a dicey past, so they need to know that they don’t want to push her too far.

Oh my, as the time passed and the snow continued to come down, I felt like I wanted to get out of there myself. It soon becomes apparent that Ann-Marie and Roger are trying to force Carla to do something for them that she is totally against. Hoping that Dominic will support her more, Natalie is disappointed when he tends to spend more time talking to Carla. When it all comes out and the violence explodes, I found myself on the edge of my seat waiting to see what happens next. Maria Frankland has quickly become a favorite author of mine as she always throws surprises at the reader that they are not expecting. A terrific, nail-biting thriller that will keep readers turning pages as they race to the end. Enjoy!!

Copy provided by NetGalley in exchange for a fair and honest review.

It's only been a year since I first became acquainted with Franklands books and with each one being a five star read, she's fast become one of my go to authors.

His Ex-Wife is a fast paced, twisty thriller that's set around the Christmas period - where tensions are already at an all time high - so with strange incidents beginning to happen - accusations are made, tempers flay and Natalie fears she may be in danger.

It's a book of two halves with the first half being narrated from Natalie, then the second switches to the POV of ex-wife Carla.

Engaging and enjoyable.

This is the first thriller I’ve read by the author and I loved her writing style. I thought I knew multiple times where the book was going, and boy was I wrong. This twisty thriller will have you looking at everyone as suspects and trusting no one. Such a great read!

Can you imagine going to spend your first Christmas as a newly wed at your in-laws house. Yes it can be a bit nerve wracking for some but it’s made even worse for Natalie when she arrives with her husband Dominic at his parent’s house. His parents feel that she isn’t good enough for him. Her mother in law takes great pleasure in telling her that Dominic’s ex wife Carla will be spending Christmas with them also. The only saving grace for Natalie is that her sister in law Sophie will be there and will be supportive to her. This book had so much going on but it was easy to follow and gripped me right from the prologue. It’s a fast paced domestic thriller with lots of secrets to be revealed. The characters were well developed and I was positive I knew who could be trusted and who couldn’t . Once I started reading this book I couldn’t stop frantically turning the pages of my kindle to find out what the outcome was going to be. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

This was a fast paced enjoyable read with a clever ending I will definitely check out more of her books

A huge thank you to Bookouture, Netgalley and Maria for receiving an ARC of this book.
As usual, Maria has written another great book. What happens when you spend Christmas with your in laws and all the family secrets come spilling out?? This book definitely makes you keep reading with twist after twist. I would highly recommend this novel along with all Maria's books. It's another good one by this author!

I would like to thanks the publisher and NetGalley for providing me an arc of His Ex-Wives by Maria Frankland!
It was my first book by Maria Frankland, and I have to tell you that I finished it in less than 24 hours.

It wasn't lyrical, but the sentences were easy to read and conveyed the character's feelings brilliantly. There were few descriptions, but the atmosphere was so vivid that I often felt like I was watching a movie.

I really liked the setting! The characters are stuck in a house far away from everything because of a snowstorm, so anything could happen and no one would ever know. I liked this eerie atmosphere,I was very afraid for our characters.
Even though I found the plot twists quite predictable, I couldn't put this book down and it's thanks to the characters. Particularly thanks to Natalie and Carla, who are so likable that it was easy to sympathize with them.
Despite their differences in the beginning, they are so alike. I loved the way they bonded.
Natalie's story broke my heart, like Carla, she didn't deserve everything that happened to her, so I'm happy that they had each other at the end.

I also loved the judicial aspect - the bond hearing and the trial parts - it gave realistic vibes to the story.

A good and entertaining psychological thriller which will delight people who like Freida McFadden's work. I will make sure to read Maria Frankland's other books.

4⭐️ Thank you to NetGalley and Bookouture for an advanced copy of His Ex-Wife.

Natalie is spending Christmas with her in laws who are not a fan of her. Her husband Dominic gets them there in a horrible storm and when they arrive they find out Carla,Dominic’s ex wife cannot get home for Christmas so she will also be spending it with them. They are all snowed in together and tensions begin to rise and true colors are shown. Natalie begins to wonder who she can trust.

I really enjoyed this book and I thought the storyline was very well written. I did not see the twists coming. It was a very good read.

Newlyweds Natalia and Dominic are heading to his parent’s house for Christmas. Driving in the horrible snowstorm was already making Natalie nervous, but she’s also nervous because Roger and Ann-Marie are very wealthy, very snooty and very unwelcoming. Dominic’s ex-wife, Carla, is a stunning lawyer who makes a ton of money and has a good amount of power. Now that he’s married to a nail technician, his parents are less than impressed by the woman he’s picked for his second wife.

They get there, and Natalie gets a cold reception, before they are shocked by the news that Carla will be spending Christmas with them. The storm they’d driven up in has left trains out of commission, and Carla was going to have to sleep in her office until she was invited by Dominic’s parents. Natalie can’t help but notice how much kinder her husband’s parents are to his ex, and that she already had a pile of presents under the tree - but this was supposed to be a last minute invitation made out of desperation?

Then Natalie also notices the family, minus her, keep whispering behind closed doors. Why is her husband whispering with his ex? Why was his ex yelling at his parents? Why is her new husband being a jerk to her, ignoring her when she’s all alone in this strange house? When Carla tells Natalie to be careful and not trust this family, her antenna really goes up. Why is she there celebrating Christmas with them if they aren’t to be trusted?

The first part of the book was written from Natalie’s point-of-view, then it flips and the second part is from Carla’s. This book is full of twists - a lot has happened in the past, a lot is going on in the present, and by the end, it’s the future of the characters that’s in question. This was quite suspenseful and a lot of fun to read! 4.5 stars, rounded up.

(Thank you to Bookouture, Maria Frankland and NetGalley for the ARC in exchange for my review.)

Thank you, Net Galley for the ARC! I wasn't expecting the ending at all! This book was filled with alot of twist and turns, and it had me guessing the whole time! Natalie married Dominic and was stuck spending their first Christmas with his family and ex-wife Carla during a snow storm. Natalie discovers that not everything is perfect between this family and the ex-wife as it seems. There are a lot of secrets to reveal, and also, her marriage may not be as perfect as she thought.

An absolute page turner. The curiosity keeps you hooked on to the book. The twists are awesome and the story unique. Characters are awesome and pace is fast of the story. Loved this book.

This is the first book I've read from Maria Frankland. I enjoyed reading this book. Dual Pov - Natalie and Carla. It was a little bit twisty. However, I did think this was a little too long and dragged in the middle part of the story. Other than that, it was great.

Big thanks to Bookouture for a copy on Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
His Ex-Wife is a cleverly twisty read.
Maria Frankland can be hit or miss for me but this one was definitely a hit.
Natalie and her husband Dominic are attending his family’s Christmas celebration in their beautiful home The Elms.
His parents Roger and Ann-Marie have also invited his ex wife the glamorous Carla.
His sister Sophie arrives as well.
The event is snowed in and no one can go anywhere.
Natalie does her best to mingle but soon incidents happen and they point to Carla as the culprit.
Secrets begin to surface in this family and as she eavesdrops on conversations she believes that his parents want him to get back with Carla.
As the festive atmosphere continues, Natalie thinks she could be in danger…..
After reading the blurb, I was keen to get into it.
I devoured each chapter, quite excited to see where it would end up.
Plenty of surprises and a smart ending.
A fast paced and enjoyable read.

His Ex-Wife: by Maria Franklin
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This is another super fun psychological thriller from this great author!!
Natalie and her husband go to the in-laws house for Christmas and Natalie quickly finds out that her husband’s ex-wife is staying for the holidays too! With bad weather outside, no one has the option to leave. Lots of craziness ensues in the house! The story is very suspenseful and intense! There are so many twists and turns that I didn’t see coming, and I was shocked for a good part of the story!

Thank you to NetGalley for an arc copy of this super exciting book!
*This book comes out October 23rd. Grab your copy!*

My thanks to Bookouture and NetGalley for giving me the opportunity to read ‘His Ex-Wife’ written by Maria Frankland in exchange for my honest and unbiased review.

Natalie hoped to spend her first Christmas alone with husband Dominic but he insists they stay with his parents Ann-Marie and Roger who make the atmosphere feel uncomfortable. She’s determined to make the best of the situation but soon learns that her husband’s ex-wife Carla will also be staying with them and she soon blames Carla for causing her to have minor accidents.

‘His Ex-Wife’ is a psychological thriller told is two parts by Natalie and Carla who tell the story through their own viewpoint. The characters are described to appear dark and complex and the plot is so intricately woven that it keeps the reader in suspense not knowing what’s going to happen next. There’s plenty of drama and twists and turns that create tension from the first page onwards and ends with an epilogue that threatens more from a character who I’d thought was likeable. This is an excellently written thriller that I’ve thoroughly enjoyed reading and have no hesitation in recommending.

His Ex-Wife by Maria Franklin, it isn’t bad enough that Natalie has to spend Christmas with her snooty in-laws but soon after arriving learns that her husband ex Carly is coming for Christmas. Natalie owns her own nail salon but isn’t deemed suitable for the Elmers. This doesn’t stop Natalie from pathetically trying to get their approval she tries not to view Carly as a rival but when catching her husband Dom and Carly in a playful moment then later on finding them arguing doesn’t help her insecurities at all.
Not to mention the knowing glances her in-laws direct at everyone except her. She believes her only ally in the house is her husband Dominic and sister-in-law Sophie and the cherry on top is that there is a severe blizzard outside and no one there can leave something Natalie is going to eventually risk her life trying to do. This is a twisty convoluted duplicitous family and unfortunately Natalie SmackDab in the middle of it and wants out. Soon instead of their approval she’ll just want to get away but that is going to be harder than she thinks. Despite not liking Natalie in the beginning by the end I was really rooting for her Maria Franklin is an author who whose books I’ve read since her biography and haven’t missed one yet I love her books and this one is definitely a great example of why it is a book I definitely recommend an absolutely enjoyed. #NetGalley, #Bookoucher, #MariaFranklin, #HisEx-wife,