Livvy and her husband Rich, plan for his disappearance. When Livvy doesn't receive the payment she is owed for playing her part, she begins to investigate only to discover that Rich has been leading a double life.

KL Slater's popcorn thrillers are always so entertaining and this one was no different. Yes it was unbelievable but sometimes you need these kinds of books just to escape from reality. Just go with the storyline and you'll love it as much as I did. With multiple POVs, short chapters and lots of twists, thriller fans will enjoy this one.

Hey, I just finished this book and I have to say, it's the best one this author has written so far! It's full of twists and turns, and I couldn't guess what was going to happen next. The plot is really unique and I've never read anything like it before.

There are a lot of characters in the book, and at first it was a bit confusing to keep track of everyone, but it didn't take long to get to know them.

Overall, it's a really thrilling and addictive read. You won't be able to put it down!

Liv, Rich and Maddox are a happy family. Until Rich disappears when taking 3 year old Maddox to fly a kite. Now, 11 years later – Maddox is in trouble at school, Liv is having a hard time making ends meet. Kait thinks her husband, Daniel, is having an affair and after stalking his phone and laptop – she thinks Daniel is having an affair with Liv.

It was a slow burn at first, but totally had me hooked, then Kait confronts Liv and everything explodes. Oh, so good. And although Liv did some bad things, I was totally cheering for her and Maddox.

So good, I was pulled in from the start. And the twist at the end of a little too neat for me. I enjoyed this one.

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Thank you #NetGalley for the complimentary copy of #TheMarriedMan in exchange for an honest review.
Thank you @bookouture for approving my request.

Liv’s husband Rich took their son three-year-old son Maddox to the local park to fly a kite, but he was never seen again. Maddox was found sheltering in a dugout some other kids has built in the park. After Rich has been missing for seven years, he was pounced dead. But his body was never found.
Fours years later Kait’s husband Daniel is acting suspiciously. Kait thinks he is having an affair until she drops a note with a set of numbers on it. When Kaits sister deciphers it. They found out that it’s a unique pupil number which happens to be Maddox’s who is now a teenager. Why does he have these numbers.
Meanwhile Liv has had a hard life since Rich has disappeared. Taken on several jobs to make ends meet. But not for much longer she things as she looks at a bank account waiting for money that she has been promised by Rich who drew up a plan when he disappeared. But nothing ever goes to plan.
I have read all the books from this author, and she never disappoints. This has a quite a slow start and I must say a more complex storyline than her previous novels. This is a good, gripping read but although it tied up loose ends at tend of the story, I felt it a little flat. 4 stars from me.

I enjoyed this but found it a little confusing at times and maybe a teeny bit unbelievable at points for me.

My thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for an ARC of this book.

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Eleven years ago Liv’s husband Rich disappeared when he took their son out to the park. He was never found, and now is presumed dead. Fast forward to the current date, and Liv is approached by a woman who says she is married to someone who looks very similar to her ‘deceased’ husband Rich…. This story had a number of twists & turns that I didn’t see coming. Thanks to NetGalley & the publisher for this ARC.
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I read this one in a day because I just couldn't put it down!
Plenty of twists and surprises, I thought I had it all worked out but I really didn't. A couple of wee mistakes with names and timelines but as this was a proof copy I imagine these will be ironed out before the official publication.
I am a huge fan of this author and looking forward to the next book.

Eleven years ago, Liv stayed at home whilst her husband Rich took their young son Maddox to fly his new kite. Although Maddox was later found, this was the last time Liv saw Rich. Four years ago, without a body being found, Rich was pronounced dead.

Liv has a job at the local school but since her husband’s disappearance, she is trying to make ends meet. Furthermore, Liv is struggling with life and often finds herself with a bottle of wine for company during her lonely evenings.

Liv is waiting for some money she was promised long ago, to set her and her son up for life. But there are others who know about this money and want it too. Was Liv ever meant to get the money and who will go to great lengths to get their hands on it.

This book had a slow start for me. It wasn’t easy to follow as the plot was so intricate and I found it difficult to see how the characters were linked, especially when the big twist was revealed. I really liked there were lots of other twists throughout the book and overall, I did enjoy it, but it’s not my favourite by this author.

This is another thriller from the wonderful K.L Slater that has you hooked immediately. The writer has a talent for writing complex thrillers with many twists and turns which leave you guessing right until the very end. This is no different. Very enjoyable and highly recommended.

Thank you for NetGalley and KL Slater for offering this ARC in exchange my opinion.

In K.L. Slater's compelling novel, "The Married Man," I found myself drawn into a web of complex emotions and intricate relationships. The narrative unfolds through a rich tapestry of well-developed characters, each grappling with their own challenges and moral dilemmas. KL Slater masterfully captures the nuance of human relationships, presenting a story that is as engaging as it is thought-provoking, allowing readers to reflect on the themes of love, betrayal, and the consequences of choices made in moments of passion. It hooked my nerve and I couldn't put it down.

3.5 stars.

This was a chaotic story told from multiple POVs. All stemming from bad investments and shitty people and lies told and promises unkept and false identities. This was a fun book but not a favorite. It had like, every mark of a thriller in it lol. I’m glad I read it because I found myself super intrigued by the plot and countless loose ends. What a ride.

Thank you Netgalley and Bookouture for the ARC of this book. All opinions are totally my own.

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for allowing me to read this arc. I love the idea of a plot containing a "widow" where everyone thinks her husband is dead, but she helped plan it. Lots of secrets, and investigations into what is going on. It has different time frames and POVs, Overall a decent thriller

For 75% of this, it was a riveting read.
Liv married to Rich, have a three year old son Maddox. He takes him out to fly his kite, but Rich doesn't return home. Maddox is found alone. After seven years, he is officially declared dead.
Kait is married to Daniel and are expecting their first child. Kait has many problems. She starts to grow suspicious of Daniel when his behaviour changes.
I loved the short chapters as each was told from the points of view of Liv. Kait and Maddox. We also go back to when Rich went missing.
I can't give too much away as it would spoil the story.
I felt the last 25% of the story just got a bit too complicated. It lost its flow as there was too much information and explaining trying to tie up all the loose ends.
Overall, it was a good read with plenty of twists.
Thanks to Netgalley and Bookouture for the ARC in return for an honest review.

The Married Man by K. L. Slater keeps you on the edge of your seat from the very start. The story delves deep into the complexities of relationships, secrets, and betrayal, making you question everything you think you know about the characters.

The protagonist is brilliantly written—strong, vulnerable, and deeply relatable. As the tension builds and the plot twists keep coming, I found myself unable to put the book down, eager to uncover the truth. Slater’s talent for weaving suspense with emotional depth shines through in every chapter. I also love the shorter chapters.

The pacing is perfect, and the revelations are unexpected yet entirely satisfying. If you love thrillers packed with intrigue, mystery, and shocking twists, The Married Man is an absolute must-read. Highly recommended! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️


Thank you #Netgalley for the #ARC

More than a decade ago, Liv’s husband Rich went missing while on a kite-flying outing with their toddler son Maddox. Eleven years later, Kait is married to Daniel and pregnant with their first child when he starts acting strangely, being secretive, going out at weird times and staying out late, all the classic cheating husband nonsense. When Kait finds a note in Daniel’s pocket that contains Maddox’s unique pupil number, she knows her husband is hiding something big and she has to find out how Daniel is linked to Maddox and Liv.

The Married Man is what K.L. Slater does best: a twisty, complex plot full of secrets and lies that keeps you guessing the entire time. This nonlinear, multi-POV story grabbed me right from the prologue and is so readable and propulsive that I finished it within a day. Every time I thought I had everything figured out – oh no I didn’t! So suspenseful and surprising!

Many thanks to NetGalley and Bookouture for providing me an advance copy of this book.

The cover and title of the book is what sucked me into this whirlwind of events in this thriller. This was a great choice and a good read.

This is a very clever thriller, skilfully written by one of my favourite authors! KL slater never fails to disappoint, she’s such an accomplished writer. This is another excellent read that I raced through. Loved it!

A very gripping thriller. Kept me hooked from first chapter had so many twists and I couldn't put the book down

An absolutely gripping page turner! Told from multiple POVs, the main focus of the story is Olivia's husband, Richard, who disappeared 11 years ago and, as per their agreement, should be making a move to return Liv and their son, Maddox, starting with a large financial payment today!

The story is also told by Maddox, a well-behaved young teen, who is about to be caught up in something very dangerous, and Kait, pregnant with her first child and worried that her husband, Daniel, is keeping secrets from her.

When there is no sign of the money, Liv wonders if Richard ever intended to keep his word and when Kait approaches her with something she can't ignore, it gets twisty, tense and very dangerous.

Some very clever red herrings had me guessing right to the end - be careful who you trust!

5 ⭐️ Thanks to Netgalley, K. L. Slater and Bookouture, for an ARC in return for an honest review.

I love K L Slater’s writing and think she writes stories that are so hard to predict.

Liv is a single mum to a teenage son, Maddox, after her husband Rich vanished 11 years ago. There’s been no sightings of him since and Liv has had to move house and bring up her son on her own. But all is not what it seems……

Because Rich had to stay away. He and Liv have a pact that after enough time has passed, he will send her enough money to set her and Maddox up for life. But when this doesn’t happen and Liv has nowhere to turn, answers start to come from an unexpected encounter….

A really gripping book. Would highly recommend.

Thank you NetGalley for allowing me to read and review.