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!
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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.

Family dynamics at their worst! So well written, I felt such discomfort at times! Lots of suspense and believable characters with lots of layers. I read this on a day it’s that good!

An interesting bulb made me think this could be one thing but I was blown away by how wrong I was A interesting well paced full of action twisty thriller. The pov were full of emotion and really emphasised thr important of looking beyond what you think uou see. The characters were complex and the story twists and turns were unexpected. The pacing made me care about tge 2 two leading characters. I found myself really hating the in-laws especially as the action intensified. It was totally believable although extreme. Noone rrully knows what lengths they will go to protect the ones they love. The ending was justified if a tad predictable. I throughly enjoyed this from start to finish. It felt a quick read as it was so hard yo pit down. I was gripped highly recommended fir anyone who enjoys a good mystery thriller full of teists and turns.
Thank uou so much netgallery and publisher and author for this 5 star read.

Maria’s latest story is absolutely thrilling! Once again she gave us an amazing storyline!

The MC Natalie finds herself in a tough spot when Dominic’s ex-wife, Carla, is invited for Christmas by Natalie’s in-laws.

Maria beautifully captures Natalie’s struggles and the tense family dynamics. The suspense kept me on edge, especially as Natalie tried to uncover what her mother-in-law’s true intentions were by inviting Carla.

The snowy, isolated setting intensifies the mounting friction between the characters. This book grips you with uncertainty, leaving you eager to see how far Natalie will go to protect her place in Dominic’s life.

It’s a compelling read that explores themes of betrayal, survival, and the fight for acceptance. This book was a real page-turner! Much sleep was lost! Kudos to Maria as once again she brings us a brilliant storyline!

I really enjoyed this psychological thriller and am a huge fan of this author.

Natalie has been married to Dominque for just over a year and in the worst weather conditions are off to spend Christmas with Dominque’s parents Anne Marie and Roger. But unbeknown to Natalie, Dominque’s parents have also told his ex-wife Carla that she can also stay as the weather is so bad and they do not want her having to spend Christmas in her office.

Natalie is about to experience a very uneasy time, and her life will be absolutely uprooted by what will go in this house. However not all is what it seems, and this is when the book really takes off. Dominque’s parents absolutely love Carla and are extremely unhappy that Dominque and Carla are no longer together, but we get a sense there is more to this than just wishing their son had married a different woman.

Natalie also has strong fears about this woman and is sure she is trying to undermine her and her relationship with her husband, but she is also not a mouse and is going to fight to keep what is hers.

There is so much tension and suspense in this book. Many secrets which will be revealed that will keep you on the edge of our seat, I read the book in one sitting. I am not going o say anything more than pick this book up and read it, you will not be disappointed.

Thank you to Netgalley, the author and publisher for an advanced copy of the book, all opinions expressed are my own.

I finished this book in one sitting. I couldn’t put it down once I started it and was enthralled with the plot. It’s fast paced and comes with plenty of twists. Maria Frankland has done it again with another amazing thriller.

The twists keep on coming and there is a lot to unpack in these pages. I figured out pretty early on who the bad actors were going to be, but it was so much fun (????) to sit back and watch this all play out. There were plenty of characters to despise and lots of details to unravel. Tighten your seatbelts, kids. It's gonna be a bumpy ride!!

His ex wife was amazing as are Maria’s backlog of books. Kept me awake most of the night as I just had to finish it. A great read… grabbed my attention from the first page… with each new revelation, I just kept wanting to turn the pages… I highly recommend this book Well where do I begin? I have been so excited about this one and it has delivered on every level. I have been so caught up in this one – I devoured the whole thing in just one sitting.

I also love just reading the new Maria Frankland, you know what you are going to get - twists and straight into the action. No slow burn it just hits you and so readable. This was a great Saturday afternoon read.
There is a surprise element with the weapon and I just loved that - but also know how true it can be as I know someone who was injured by one.

I really enjoyed this book, and it definitely kept me on the edge of my seat! It was fast-paced, well thought through, and really held my attention. I'm a fan of Freida McFadden's books, and this definitely gave me the same sort of vibes! I did think the second half of the book was a little bit slower paced. There was a tonne of action right from the start, and it seemed to hit its peak around mid way.

For me, this was a great thriller! It wasn't too complex to the point where I couldn't follow the story. I was invested in Natalies' story, how her past and future came together was so interesting, and it made for a super fun and fast read!

I really enjoyed the story, and I always like it when a book has multiple POVs. I will definitely be checking out more of Maria Franklands' work!

Thank you to NetGalley, Maria Frankland and publisher for providing me with this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Natalie thinks that she finally found her soulmate with Dominic. It was a second marriage for both and they are spending Christmas at his parent's home. She hasn't yet felt welcomed by his parents and vows that she will win them over this time, until she hears that they have invited Dominic's ex-wife Carla to join them for the holidays as well. But all is not quite what it seems as this page turner takes you through a Christmas filled with a snowstorm and more. There's a lot more behind the closed doors of this mansion then the perfect trimmings. Thanks to Maria Frankland, NetGalley and Bookouture for the opportunity to read this book. Definitely kept me up all night!

This is the first book I read from this author and I have to say that I liked it enough to check out her other books.

Natalie and Dominic spend Christmas with his parents and sister. But Carla, Dominic’s ex wife was also invited and they are stuck there because of snow. Natalie thinks that Carla wants Dominica back, but things are more complicated than that.

This was a quick read that took a violent turn at the half point and everything becomes a nightmare for Natalie.

The pace gets faster and it keeps you wondering what is going on. The whole book is filled with tension.

The first part is narated from Natalie’s POV and the second from Carla’s.

I managed to anticipate some of the twists and the ending did not surprise me as you can’t trust anyone.

I received a complimentary copy of this book from Netgalley and Bookouture. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

This is my seventh read by Maria Frankland and I have to say, I believe this one could very well be my favourite! This book, His Ex-Wife, had me hooked from the prologue and I could not put it down! As usual, I didn’t know who to trust and nothing is ever as it seems. Maria’s books always have a twist that I never see coming, and this book is no exception! Highly recommend this one, 5 stars!