Thrilling book just loved it. The drama and heartbreak and great passions this had it all in spades either genuine empathy too. Thanks a million

super suspenseful and thrilling. i really loved this book and had a hard time putting it down. 5/5 stars!!!

A brilliant gripping read that I found very hard to put down once I started. A rollercoaster read that won't disappoint.

I’m all about drama, secrets and betrayal in books like this. It is so enticing to me.

It started off great, I was hooked. The beginning sounded promising with me loving this book. But unfortunately it fell flat for me. It was repetitive with replaying the past. Yes there was a twist at the end but I wasn’t very shocked.

It was a very fast read though. I’ll give it that. But overall this one was just mediocre.

Jill and Wendy have been neighbours for decades. One becomes pregnant after extreme difficulties and her husband has wondering eyes. The other has three children and has a very flirtatious personality. Jill’s son and Wendy’s daughter are the same age, so when they go to prom together there are some hesitations, but when only one of them comes back, nothing will ever be the same.

Thank you to NetGalley and Bookouture for an eARC. Wife Mother Liar is available now.

The pace of this book is a bit slow, so much so that I almost didn’t finish it. I had read so many reviews that gave it glowing five stars so I stuck it out. The ending did build to a nice finish, but by this time I was a little tired of the book. It’s a good story, just not a great one.
Thank you NetGalley and Bookouture for my ARC in exchange for my thoughts.

*Wife, Mother, Liar* by Sue Watson is a gripping psychological thriller that keeps readers on edge with its twists and suspenseful plot. The story follows the life of a seemingly ordinary woman who is hiding dark secrets, and as the story unfolds, those secrets begin to unravel, leading to shocking revelations.

Watson’s writing is fast-paced and tense, with a tone that builds anxiety and uncertainty as the reader tries to piece together the protagonist’s true motivations. The story is told from multiple perspectives, which adds complexity and depth to the narrative, allowing for a richer understanding of the characters and their actions. The protagonist is relatable at first, but as more is revealed, her choices become more morally ambiguous, creating a sense of tension throughout the book.

The plot is full of twists that will keep readers guessing, with the author doing a great job of slowly unveiling the truth in unexpected ways. The suspense builds in such a way that it becomes difficult to predict what will happen next, making it a compelling read for thriller fans. While some elements of the plot may feel familiar, the book’s strong character development and unpredictable twists make it a standout.

Some readers might find the pacing a bit uneven in the middle, but the tension and emotional intensity of the final sections more than make up for it. The ending is satisfying and well-executed, offering a strong conclusion to a book full of surprises.

Overall, *Wife, Mother, Liar* is an engaging and thrilling read for fans of psychological dramas. With its compelling characters, suspenseful plot, and unexpected twists, it’s a book that will keep you hooked until the very end.

Wife, Mother, Liar is a mystery thriller and twenty-fifth novel by USA bestselling author, Sue Watson.

Her Mystery/Thriller Novels Include:
Our Little Lies (2018)
The Woman Next Door (2019)
The Empty Nest (2019)
The Sister-in-Law (2020)
First Date (2020)
The Forever Home (2021)
The New Wife (2021)
The Resort (2022)
The Nursery (2022)
The Wedding Day (2023)
The Lodge (2023)
You, Me, Her (2024)
Wife, Mother, Liar (2025)
His First Wife (June 2025)

This is my review of Wife, Mother, Liar.

This is the story of friendship that turns bad, lies and murder.

Jill’s best friend, Wendy lived next door. Both of them got pregnant at the same time, and they shared everything together. Jill had tried so hard to have a baby.

Jill was married to Tim who was unfaithful, but Jill just turned a blind eye as she just wanted a family…and then she was blessed with Leo a son, who she treasured and protect with all her love. Jill chose to ignore her husband’s late-night phone calls and wandering eye, because she got her son.

Wendy, a midwife, worked and already had two sons, Josh and Freddie, was married to a doctor, Robert, who worked around the world in war zones. Now she was blessed with a daughter, Olivia.

Years later Leo takes Olivia to the prom…but Jill is uncomfortable with her son getting too close to Olivia, as Leo was quiet and sheltered while Olivia was a wild free spirit.

Hours later, Leo was upset and left Olivia at the prom and was later found dead, with a head wound down by the river.

Jill believes it was murder…lies…her best friend is hiding something. It started with a lie and it ended with murder.

Lots of tension and suspense to keep the reader involved. Many thanks to the author, Bookouture and NetGalley for my digital copy.

I was low key hooked during reading this story. It was atmospheric, creepy, and haunting. I did basically hate every character haha. I loved the complex relationship between the neighbors turned friends.

Jill and Wendy, two neighbours who have become close friends. They had children at the same time and as such built a relationship over the years. That is until their kids go to the school prom and one of them doesn't return. The story is written an unfolds over a series of events that sees Jill and Wendy take a girls trip to a cottage following the tragic events that took place.

It's actually pretty difficult to write a review without spoiling it, so this review will be somewhat sort on details of the story for that reason alone. What I will say is that the story is written in a clever way, unravelling each strand. Once that starts it seems to all fall apart and you can just feel something terrible coming.

I have to say that Sue Watson is an extremely skilled author. She manages to write characters I either fall in love with love with or loathe, and in all honesty it doesn't matter which way it falls...it takes a skill to create an emotion either way towards a fictional character. Overall this is one of my favourite books by Sue Watson in this genre and I am happy to learn I still have a few more of hers left to read!

Sue Watson never disappoints - this book is full of twists and suspense, a real page turner. It's a must for all lovers of thrillers.

Wow, Just wow.

I genuinely think this is one of Sue Watson's best books yet!

This one definitely kept me on my toes and the last half of the book I couldn't put it down.

Thank you NetGalley and the Publisher for this ARC

As a fan of Sue Watson books, she's on my list of go to authors. This one didn't disappoint. With twists coming right up to the end, it certainly didn't disappoint.
Thanks to Sue Watson, Netgalley and the publishers for an ARC in exchange for my honest review

Rating: 4.5 Stars

Million-copy best-selling author Sue Watson knocks it out of the park with her latest chiller, Wife, Mother, Liar.

Jill is a woman who seems to have a charmed life. Family is everything to her and she adores her husband Tim and worships the ground her son walks on. Married for twenty-five years, Jill is more in love than ever with her confident, charming and ebullient husband. When Jill sees him getting a little bit too close for comfort with her best friend Wendy at a party, she doesn’t think anything of it. She trusts her husband and he wouldn’t do anything to hurt her and she loves Wendy like a sister. However, Jill quickly begins to wonder if the two people she trusts most in the world really do have her best interest at heart after all…

When Jill’s son takes Wendy’s daughter to the prom, she is far from thrilled. There is something about Olivia that makes Jill uneasy and although she tries her hardest not to show the fact that she doesn’t like her best friend’s daughter, Jill’s apprehension goes up several notches as she snaps photos of the kids before they head off to prom. However, when Jill’s worst nightmare comes true and she finds herself desperate for the truth, she realises that her husband and Wendy are not being honest with her and she must dig deep and discover just what the two of them are hiding from her – because they are not the only ones with a deadly secret…

Superbly crafted and deliciously creepy, Wife, Mother, Liar will leave you with your jaw on the floor as Sue Watson expertly pulls the rug out from under your feet on multiple occasions and will leave you breathless as she layers menace, tension and suspense in an irresistible chiller that is absolutely impossible to put down.

Sue Watson is the queen of twisted thrillers and she has outdone herself with her latest novel, Wife, Mother, Liar.

This book was good, filled with a lot of twists. There was a lot going on and it really made you think of what happened and what was going to happen

What a great book! I absolutely loved how twisty and clever this one was! I was totally engrossed from beginning to end and would definitely read from this author again,

Someone is lying. Someone knows the truth. Someone is going to pay...

This latest thriller by Sue Watson reads almost like a slightly longer Daniel Hurst thriller. Very few characters who are equally unreliable, the entire tale rehashing old ground in the space of a few days, keeps the reader guessing and even that final twist at the very end that most probably never saw coming. I admit to suspecting it but then I forgot about it with everything else going on. And what a tangled web it was!

Jill and Wendy have been neighbours and best friends for two decades. They were new wives together, new mums together and were even pregnant together! Their respective son and daughter - Leo and Olivia - were born just two weeks apart and grew up together, best friends like their mothers were. But then they hit their teens and suddenly Leo was seeing Olivia in a new light and the pair began dating. Jill was far from thrilled and did her best to dissuade the romance while Wendy thought Leo was a far better catch than bad boy Rory whom Olivia had been seeing beforehand.

Everything was going well until prom night. Leo and Olivia dressed in their finery, Wendy even hiring a photographer to capture the moment in time, and the hired limo taking them to the school. Jill had asked her husband Tim to collect the pair at the end of the night but he texted to say he was detained and wouldn't be able to. Little did Jill know that what started out as a perfect night would end in tragedy. Jill and Wendy's two children would go off to the prom but only one would return.

Almost two years later, Jill and Wendy are catching up for girls weekend away in Wales. Leo had told his mum of this beautiful place that was so completely dark that you could truly see the stars in all their brilliance. Jill wanted to share this with her friend, hoping to rekindle something of their friendship after the tragedy that had ripped them apart two years before. What ensues is a tennis match of "she said/she said" and mud-slinging on both parts. But will the truth about prom night ever come to light?

And just when you thought you'd heard it all, along comes the coup de grace which brings the entire tale full circle and saves what essentially was a story that seemed to drag on just a little too long. The one-way conversations were enlightening to say the least and the saving grace of this tale, with the final reveal coming not a minute too soon in Daniel-Hurst-like fashion...enough to give you whiplash and leave you thinking how very clever.

The story unfolds through the alternating perspectives of Jill and Wendy, best friends for over two decades, as we witness their mud-slinging tennis match of she said/she said and getting precisely nowhere. The reader even grows tired of their animosity; Wendy's constant denials (me thinketh she protest too much, maybe?) and Jill's manic behaviour. Wendy an incorrigable flirt and Jill who took helicopter parenting to a whole new level. These two were complete maniacs, they were insane! And then there were their husbands. Wendy's Robert was blase about just about everything while Tim would get his leg over anything with a pulse. Nobody was in the least bit likeable and this wasn't Watson's best thriller but that final twist just made it all the more sweeter. Well done!

I would like to thank #SueWatson, #Netgalley and #Bookouture for an ARC of #WifeMotherLiar in exchange for an honest review.

This review appears on my blog at https://stinathebookaholic.blogspot.com/.

This book took me some time to get into, but once it gets going, it doesn't stop. I didn't find the twists all that jaw-dropping, but they made sense for the story and kept the tension high. I also really enjoyed reading from both POVs, especially getting into the characters' internal thoughts. While none of the characters were particularly likable (sometimes very annoying), their flaws made them feel realistic.

Overall, I thought the writing was strong, and the story kept me engaged. I’ll definitely be checking out more from this author!

It's only recently that I've been willing to take a chance on thrillers again, especially this domestic thriller subgenre. And I'll be the first to admit it, I fell for the marketing copy. However, this was... fine.

What worked: it was well-paced and a quick read. The alternating perspectives were successful and the initial hook - two kids went to prom but only one came home - kept me sufficiently interested,

What didn't work: The 'breathtaking twist' I was promised was nowhere to be found, only the conclusion I had been expecting for most of the book, one that has been recycled in enough soap operas to be the only obvious answer.

This book has plenty of glowing reviews from others, so no need to listen to this jaded reader who has lost the ability to be surprised.

Thanks, NetGalley!

Gripping psychological thriller with some good twists
Fast paced throughout
Enjoyed the plot
Thought the characters were fascinating

Good book, though we spend a bit too much time asking ourselves what really happened in the past. The ending surprised me in a good way.