Highly recommend this emotionally charged thriller! A well developed plot with complex characters and multiple twists that kept my heart racing the entire time!!
Another great read by by Maria Frankland 🤩
Thank you to the publisher for the opportunity to read this advanced copy. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

Loved the show at this was written, the pace at which the story goes and that I was never bored and felt excited to know what was going to happen next!

Such a fun thriller to read and worth the rec!

Thanks NetGalley and the publisher for the opportunity to read this fun arc!

Natalie arrives at her parents in law’s house with husband Dom. The plan, undesirably for Natalie, is to spend Christmas with them. Only once there does her mother in law announce that Dom’s ex wife is also staying. It becomes clear when his ex wife arrives that Natalie is not welcome there.

I knew I had to read this after reading the blurb and I am pleased I did. This was a fun, easy to read thriller, that I quickly raced through. There were plenty of twists and turns, as well as some very unlikeable characters to love to hate. Although some parts were a bit unbelievable, it definitely made for an entertaining read. I will be looking out for other books by this author. Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for this copy in return for an honest review.

The danger in this book was so gripping, I knew immediately that it would be a book that I had to read one one sitting!

Who would want to spend Christmas with their husbands ex-wife! No one I’m sure, but that’s exactly what Natalie is stuck with. Her husbands parents don’t seem to like her and things can only get worse. So good. I love a twisted tale and this one was certainly that. I gave this 4 1/2 stars.

“ His Ex-Wife" by Maria Frankland is a gripping read that explores the complexities of relationships and the aftermath of divorce. The characters are well-developed, and Frankland does a great job of weaving depth and emotion throughout the story. The plot twists kept me engaged, making it a compelling journey. If you enjoy suspense and thrill with emotional depth, this book is definitely worth picking up!

3.5/5

This one was interesting, it definitely had tons of twists throughout. We are following Natalie as she goes to her husband's family's house for Christmas. She finds out shortly after she arrives that her husband’s ex-wife Carla will be joining them. This had a good pace, it never felt like the story dragged. I enjoyed as the story progressed, my view on all the characters changed. I think the author did a great job of changing the POV in the second part, it added to the twists.

Good book. I felt the first quarter was a little slow, but it picked up speed. I finished it quickly after that. I didn’t see a lot of it coming. However, I figured what happened at the very end would happen!

I was intrigued from the first chapter. This is a quick read.
I like how Maria Frankland writes- short, fast paced, descriptive chapters kept me turning the pages; I struggled to put it down. Karma is definitely a #*!!. The domestic violence might a sensitive issue for some readers.
Thank You to NetGalley, Bookouture, and Maria Frankland for the opportunity to read and enjoy this ARC.

Wow. I love books like this, I absolutely demolished it. You will love the twists and be invested in the main lady. What a page turner!

Wow what a book! Literally couldn’t put it down. Full of twists and turns, great read!Thanks Net Galley for the advance read

Newlywed Natalie faces a tense Christmas at her wealthy in-laws’ estate. Already uneasy due to their clear favoritism toward her husband Dominic’s first wife, Carla, Natalie’s anxiety deepens when Carla unexpectedly arrives, stranded by a snowstorm. Natalie to suspect that Carla may be sabotaging her as she orcastrates issues, such as causing Natalie to spill red wine on the carpet and break a family heirloom as well as her epi-pen being hidden as she struggles with an allergic reaction. As the tension mounts, Natalie uncovers hidden family secrets, including serious financial troubles, leaving her to question just how far her in-laws might go to solve their problems.

Maria Frankland is a go-to author for well-written and engaging psychological thrillers for me and I thoroughly enjoy her clever and captivating character development in her books. There are some less than realistic moments in the book, such as the treatment of Carla by very trusting officers who are in my opinion far too lenient, but it is a very interesting narrative than truly surprised me.

If you are like me and are always on the hunt for a good Christmas thriller for the upcoming holiday look no further! I was drawn to the synopsis and I immediately got hooked right off the bat. Maria Frankland described a perfect depiction of family drama, jealousy, betrayal. My favorite part about reading a thriller is guessing the twists, and it's a good thriller when I'm completely caught off guard. This book absolutely caught me by surprise, and that epilogue was a perfect cherry on top!

super fun thrller with a few twists, though a few of them were expected. a bit ominous and a bit interesting. tysm for the arc.

I enjoyed reading this book. I loved the twists and turns. Fast pace and suspenseful. Also, I felt like the character development was good and I enjoyed each character.

His Ex-Wife
by Maria Frankland
Pub Date: Oct. 23, 2024
Thanks to the author, publisher and NetGalley for the ARC of this book in exchange for my honest opinion.
This tense, twisted and utterly gripping psychological thriller is filled with deadly family secrets hiding in plain sight. Perfect for fans of Daniel Hurst, The Housemaid and Lisa Jewell.
I was in the mood for a twisty thriller, and His Ex-Wife did not disappoint at all. The story begins with Dominic and Natalie on their way to Dominic’s parents for Christmas. If Nat had any hopes of maybe leaving early and enjoying time alone with her new husband, they were all buried under a thick layer of snow.
The book is divided into two parts, the first part is narrated by Nat and the second by Carla. I think it was very clever to start with Nat’s point of view. She’s the new girl, the outsider, and her way of interpreting things might not be the closest to the truth.
I read this one in one day and highly recommend it if you’re looking for a tension-filled thriller that hooks you up from the very beginning, you’re in for a treat with His Ex-Wife.

Thank you #Netgalley for the advanced copy!

Wow so many twists and turns with this couple. When Natalie and her new husband go to visit his parents for Christmas, she was already worried as she feared they did not like her. When a horrible storm hits, they are all stuck in the family home with an extra visitor. Natalie is so frustrated, she fears secrets, are they out to get her? Who can she trust as this all goes down? Somebody she least expects....

Another brilliant thriller from Maria Frankland, this one kept me racing through the pages. Lots of shocking twists and turns.

Thanks to NetGalley and Bookoutre for this Advanced Reader’s Copy of His Ex-Wife by Maria Frankland due to be published October 23, 2024.
This was my fifth Maria Frankland book, so I was excited to read it!
Natalie and Dominic are off to spend Christmas with his snobby parents. Then they find out Dominic’s ex-wife, Carla, has also been invited since she can’t make it home in the huge snowstorm. Carla’s smile doesn’t fool Natalie – she knows she’s up to something. What Carla doesn’t know is Natalie will do anything to keep her marriage to Dominic intact. Who will win the battle?
Well, I never suspected what would happen in this one – she had me completely surprised by the secrets everyone had! It had my attention from the first page, and I could not wait to see what happened to everyone. It sucked me in, had me guessing, and kept my attention the entire time. 100% recommend!
#NetGalley #MariaFrankland #Booukoutre #HisExWife

Couldn’t put it down! A solid suspense perfect for anyone looking for a quick read.

Natalie is spending Christmas with her husband Dominic’s family. Unbeknownst to her his ex wife will also be joining. Ex wife Carla seems to be loved and welcomed, while Natalie is made to feel like an unwanted guest. Does Dominic’s family want them reunited or is there another reason for Carla’s visit?

A fast paced domestic thriller told from multiple viewpoints. The plot twist had me wishing there were more chapters. The authors writing held my attention and made me feel as if I was in the story. I look forward to reading more from her.