Wife, Mother, Liar by Sue Watson was another excellent book especially as I was gripped from start to finish, once I started to read it, it was hard to put it down especially as it was fast paced with lots of great twists and turns and I just wanted to find out what happened next. It was very cleverly put together that will have you guessing till the end! A true head spinner!

I love the way Sue writes, she always brings you into all her books from start to finish.

I highly recommend you read. Another 5 star read and great books to take on holiday.

Big Thank you to NetGalley and Bookouture for my ARC.

Family and neighborhood drama.

Wendy and Jill have been friends for many years. They started out as young mothers and have evolved throughout the years. When a prom night tragedy happens the friendship is tested.

Lots of drama, twits and turns. No one is completely trustworthy. Some not at all. I liked the alternate points of view and the then and now aspect.

Sue Watson has written another gripping tale.

Thanks to netgalley and Bookouture for the arc.

Wife, Mother, Liar had me hooked with its intense twists and emotional layers. From the start, I could feel that something wasn’t adding up between Jill and Wendy, two best friends whose lives have been intertwined for years. When the prom night tragedy strikes and Leo is found dead, I wondered how far Jill would go for the truth.
Reading the alternating perspectives of Jill and Wendy kept me on edge, though I’ll admit it was a bit tricky at first to keep track of who was narrating. But as the story unraveled, it became impossible to put down. The secrets and lies came out cleverly, and every time I thought I had it figured out, another twist hit the page.
The suspense builds slowly, and while the characters aren’t always likable, that’s what makes them feel so real. The messy relationships and complicated emotions pulled me in completely.
It’s not just a thriller; it’s a story about the lengths we’ll go to protect the people we love.
Perfect for domestic drama lovers.
Very grateful to the publisher for my copy and space on the blog tour, opinions are my own.

Wow what a ride! As a typical romance reader, this was fun to read. I’ve read a few thrillers and this seems to be the same with the long build up and repetitive feelings. Loved the dual POV. It really started to pick up around 50% then I couldn’t stop reading bc I had to know what was going to happen. I felt for the 2 moms! I’m happy that it didn’t end with a cliff hanger and all my questions were answered. I would recommend!

Thank you Net Galley for this ARC!!

This is a well written domestic drama where every character has something to hide. Unexpected twists and turns made it a story that I really enjoyed and would definitely recommend/
Thanks to Netgalley for this ARC in return for an honest review

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️✨ (4.25/5)

Wendy and Jill are neighbors, best friends. They spend a lot time together along with their families. What could go wrong? Both are hiding secrets … how far will they go to find the truth and protect their own?

Wife Mother Liar helped me reclaim my love of the psychological thriller. This book is filled with so many ups, downs, twists and turns one could get vertigo. It had a little of a slow start for me, alternating chapters with each women's voice. One mom was more of a helicopter parent, one more lenient; more understandable as their back stories come to light. BUT, once it took off, I found it hard to put down. I never saw the twists coming, especially the unexpected ending. I can’t wait to see what Ms. Watson has up her sleeve next. I need to delve into her previous books!

Thanks to Bookouture and NetGalley for this ARC. This is my honest opinion.

Big thanks to Bookouture for a copy on Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
Wife, Mother, Liar is the latest thrilling thriller from Sue Watson, the popular UK author.
A complex domestic drama that weaves together melodrama with mystery and danger.
Jill and Wendy are neighbours and have been best friends for decades.
But an unfortunate tragic incident puts them at war.
Their battle is sustained with secrets, lies and deception as it flames the fire.
A weekend away is fraught with surprises until the ultimate climax.
I thought this was a clever read, taking two characters and making them at odds, growing the tension and building the plot on just them and a few minor characters.
Backstabbing, deceit, jealousy, adultery is just the icing on the cake.
It will keep you engaged and hooked til the very end.

Favorite Quotes:

I never analyzed our friendship that much; it just happened, in the way a tree grows, or a sponge cake rises. We just happened.

The house hits me with the pungent aroma of porridge and urine. I feel like some aging Goldilocks in a horror version of the fairy tale as I make my way through the dark kitchen.

There were other girls like me at school, ghosts in the classroom, invisible at playtime, our voices never heard, stories never shared.


My Review:

I despised the characters in this book, they were all selfish, petty, and horrid people, everyone had their own agenda and no one was trustworthy or at all admirable in any way. I grew impatient with them and wondered why they bothered with each other as I would have surely made tracks quickly and left either one of them eating my dust. Yet this crafty author tugged and poked at my curiosity and I found I needed to know what happened that fateful night, as they were all obviously lying like dirty rugs. Multiple twists and unpalatable turns later, I was glad I had hung in there. I had an inkling of some of their many evildoings but certainly didn’t foresee the totality.

If you are looking for a fast paced psychological thriller then Sue Watson’s “Wife, Mother, Liar” is an excellent option. A novel that deals with family, trust, and deception. Well written with well developed characters and narrated at a rapid pace that is guaranteed to keep you reading.

The story centres on a seemingly perfect family, where a devoted wife and mother, steers a life filled with cracks beneath the surface. She has tried everything to maintain a perfect image for her family, choosing to overlook her husband’s suspicious behaviour and her son’s teenage rebellion. However, the façade shatters when a prom night takes a dark turn, and the flashing police lights illuminate a web of lies and hidden truths.
As the story unfolds we learn that everyone in this family has something to hide. The wife’s internal turmoil is obvious as she questions her trust in her husband, her best friend, and even her son. The tension builds as each secret is revealed culminating in an exciting conclusion.
This is a gripping novel that is impossible to put down.

I would like to thank both Netgalley and Bookouture for supplying a copy of this novel in exchange for an honest review.

I chose to read this psychological thriller without reading the blurb because Sue Watson has always ticked all the boxes for a brilliant read.

Wife, Mother, Liar is an expertly written gripping read. Told by two women, Jill and Wendy, each in alternating chapters. Neighbours who become friends along with their husbands. Over the years, they become closer than maybe they would prefer, when their children start a romantic relationship. That is until the bond is broken without warning.

This story is so full of tension that ramps up by the page. I couldn't stop attempting to guess. I never got anywhere, though, as the twists and turns never stopped. Each moment I thought something, a different bit of information popped up. Sue Watson is certainly an author to keep an eye on!

The characters are well created. I can't say I took to them all, but I also think they aren't meant to be truly likeable. They are more real, with the flaws that people have. It made for another quality book from Sue Watson. I really do recommend Wife, Mother, Liar for anyone who likes a great psychological thriller.
Thanks to Bookouture and NetGalley.for the gifted ebook.

While I found the premise of this book intriguing. I found the put-together not so great.
I found the first few chapters to be jumbled and confusing to follow.
I pushed through until half way, and decided this book wasn’t for me.
I did not post a negative review anywhere and chose to just list it as a DNF

Thank you to the publisher and Netgalley for the advance E copy.

I am not familiar with Sue Watson but I have a big fan of thrillers, especially those with a Dual Point of view so was looking forward to this novel,

Unfortunately I found the plot to be quite slow and I guessed the twist at the end.

Three stars a reasonable read.

I'm a big Sue Watson fan. I started in on this one a little slow thinking I didn't like it. But oh no, then it went off the rails. The twists and turns were not what I thought. I had decided that I figured it all out- I was wrong. The last 40 percent is a quick read that is a roller coaster! Definitely recommend. Thanks to Netgalley and the publishers for the ARC in exchange for my honest review.

Wife, Mother, Liar by Sue Watson

Sue Watson’s Wife, Mother, Liar is a gripping psychological thriller that delves into the dark undercurrents of grief, trust, and deception.

The novel follows Wendy and Jill, former neighbors and best friends who reconnect after a shared tragedy. What begins as a rekindling of friendship soon spirals into a tense, suspenseful narrative when Jill, grieving the loss of her son, becomes fixated on uncovering the truth. She suspects Wendy’s daughter knows what really happened, and their planned getaway becomes the stage for a chilling confrontation.

Watson’s writing is razor-sharp, and she masterfully builds tension as the layers of both women’s lives are peeled back. Jill’s grief and obsession are palpable, making her a hauntingly relatable character even as her motives grow darker. Wendy, too, is a richly drawn character, caught between loyalty to her family and the unraveling of her long-held secrets.

The twists and turns in this story are expertly crafted, keeping the reader guessing until the final, shocking reveal. Watson explores the fragility of friendships and the dangerous power of buried truths.

If you’re a fan of psychological thrillers that keep you on edge and explore the complexities of human relationships, Wife, Mother, Liar is a must-read. Be prepared for a story that will haunt you long after the final page.

Wife , Mother , Liar by Sue Watson

I kept this book until I could sit down and read it in a couple of sessions because I know it's best to give any title by Sue Watson your full attention and WOW , I'm glad I did.
Brilliant , brilliant read .
A true page turner , full of suspense and it pulls you right in from the first chapter.

Wife, Mother, Liar by Sue Watson.
I loved the cover of this book. I did enjoy this book. I got into it straight away. It was slow in places. But I did get into the story. I couldn't put it down as I wanted to know what happened. I didn't see that coming. Double twist. My jaw was on the floor. I really didn't see that coming at all. Very surprised. I would recommend.

I really enjoyed this book and will be looking out for more from the author.
The shifting narrative was great, as I slowly learned about the women's friendship over the years and then what happened that fateful night.
This book hammered home how strong a mother's love is and how a mother will do anything to protect/avenge a child.
It was also a lesson in the fact you never truly know what's going on behind closed doors!
A great read I will be recommending to others.

Another easy five stars for Watson. Just when you think you've read the best she has to offer, she comes back with another belter of a read.

Wife, Mother, Liar is a brilliantly twisty thriller, narrated by best friends and long term neighbours, Jill and Wendy, fueled by their secrets and lies.

Their characters are complicated yet relatable, and they certainly make you question how well do you really know your own neighbours.

A thoroughly enjoyable and engaging read.

Oh my, another compelling, heart in the mouth thriller from the amazing Sue Watson, who never fails to amaze me with the dark depths of her imagination. With each new psychological thriller she writes, I’m left slack jawed and wondering where her mind will take me next time.

Wife, Mother, Liar is a compelling read that is both emotional and incredible at the same time. The story focuses on two families, who start off as neighbours and become friends when Jill and husband Tim move into the house next door to Wendy and Robert. Jill and Wendy are like chalk and cheese, if not for living next door to each other and bringing their children up together they would likely never have gravitated towards each other and formed a friendship. Their lives and that of their children intrinsically linked until suddenly they’re not!

This was a book that seemed to come with a dark cloud, death, depression and deceit peppering all of their lives. I was totally gripped, and changed my allegiance with each of the characters and throughout - such was the quality of writing, no attempts at second guessing got me anywhere close to working out all of the motives and which camp I should stake my flag. I felt anxious throughout, never quite knowing who to trust and how to sift the truth from the lies that peppered the pages - leaving me open mouthed with wonder when Sue Watson slowly but surely dropped her grenades, the fall out from each ricocheting through my mind. The debris from each shattering my thoughts and taking away the ability to tidily wrap up the story.

Sue thank you for yet another page turning thriller that hooked me in and gripped me tightly, I felt breathless and broken as I walked in the footsteps of the plethora of characters, each of whom stole my heart, some quietly and considered, others boldly without apology. Only to then have me hating them and questioning everything I thought I knew. I should now know to expect the unexpected and realise that the alarm on my Fitbit is going to be triggered by the elevated heart rate from the off. Which, whilst reading this book, didn’t seem to drop for most of the second half of the book. Nobody and nothing are actually what they seem with Wife, Liar, Mother, having more twists than a helta skelter - a ride I was pleased to have joined!

I was fortunate to receive a copy of this ARC from Bookouture.

Jill and Wendy go on holiday together having been friends for years, but one of their children is dead after attending their prom with the other child. One of the women has an agenda on the holiday and it was interesting how the dynamic played out as they reflected on their years of friendship.

I did struggle to get Jill and Wendy clear in my mind as separate characters, I couldn't always tell who each chapter's perspective was from aside from checking for the name.

My favourite quote:
"I never analysed our friendship that much; it just happened, in the way a tree grows, or a sponge cake rises.""