I thought this book was just OK. It centers on Beth, who wakes up in the hospital after a car accident and cannot remember the past 5 years of her life. Her husband Rob is there to get her, but she feels like something is off, and starts to uncover clues that make her question how honest those around her really are.

Sounds exciting but I felt it was rather predictable. Beth went back and forth on who to believe and often jumped to conclusions, which frustrated me. While she did some clever things to find out what was going on, she also neglected to do what I thought were obvious things that could have helped her out. I did appreciate that she had a lot of moxie and was driven to figure out what was happening. The ending of the book worked for the rest of the story, though I just wasn't surprised by any of the twists.

Overall, this was a quick read and an interesting concept but just didn't pack that many surprises. Thanks to Netgalley for providing me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

Blooming brilliant!!! Beth has no memory of what's happened in the last 5 years. No memory of Covid. No memory of moving overseas and getting married. No memory of falling out with her family. All she has is her husband....who seems to love her but her gut tells her differently. Should she trust her intuition or this man who seems to have her best interests at heart. Loved this book - absolutely gripping!

The Man She Married by Alison Stockham is a pulse-pounding psychological thriller that grips you from the first page. The plot is full of twists and turns, keeping you guessing until the very end. The characters are complex, and the suspense is built perfectly, making it hard to put down. The pacing is tight, with just the right amount of tension throughout. A strong 4.25 stars—smart, thrilling, and an excellent addition to the psychological thriller genre.

3.5 star

Good enjoyable read.
I liked the first half of the book more than the second half.
If you’re into thrillers that focuses on husband and wife I highly recommend this book.

OMG I read this book so fast! This was such a fantastic thriller! I highly highly highly recommend it—definitely my favorite thriller of the year so far. I didn't see the twist coming and it kept me on the edge of my seat. Read it Read it Read it.

Fast paced and riveting! It is an amazing thriller and kept me on the edge the whole read. Because I could not put it down it was a very fast read for me.

This was a fantastic thriller. Twists, suspense, tension. The mystery was riveting. I . Right away, I was hooked with how odd this situation was, and things only increased, which had me on the edge of my seat.

brief summary:
beth is in a car accident and wakes up with amnesia- she cannot remember the past five years which includes moving to england from australia and meeting the man who she is told is her husband. as beth lives with her husband she begins to doubt him and the way he treats her as she finds out that he is hiding a lot of things from her but she is not sure what since she is isolated from everyone.

i couldnt put this book down it was so so good- i read it within a few hours. not knowing who to trust or what was going to happen made it so captivating. it was also very emotional and was hard to read at times because of the topics covered but i was just rooting for beth all throughout the book.

ps why did the author write the word pooky or pooks 100 times?? please stop xxxx

This was a gripping, twisty read. Everything and everyone was unreliable except knowing that something odd was going on. I really enjoyed this book and it held my attention way into the night.

Beth wakes up in a hospital with no recollection of the past five years, including her marriage to Rob. There are murmurs of fatality involved in the accident, Rob says she was responsible for it and she is unable to digest the whole narrative! She also senses something is off about the whole incident, she keeps getting glimpses from the past - but are they something that really happened or is her brain acting up?
As she tries to go back to her normal, more and more inconsistencies creep up and she realises that Rob cannot be trusted altogether - until one day she gets reunited with a friend who says there's another side to the whole story - it then becomes all about how she can save herself and get away from Rob!
The character of Rob portrays a totally complex person - his actions toggle between care and control, that makes it a scary combo!
Thanks Netgalley!

This was an intense, suspenseful and gripping book! I was finding it nearly impossible to stop reading once I began. So incredibly engaging and entertaining!

Surprise ending!

This book was a rollercoaster of a ride. The entire book, I felt pulled back and forth between who to trust and who not to trust. Beth is in an impossible situation after a car accident and trying to figure out who she is and who the man she married is. I stayed up waaay too late reading because I couldn't put it down at times! The ending had a nice twist, but I would have loved an epilogue on what happened next!!!!

Alison Stockham keeps you guessing and wondering who to trust so many times in this book. A great read!

This book opens with the heroine making reckless decisions on the road, which nearly lost me right from the start. But as the story progressed, I came to appreciate her fighting spirit. I loved her attempt to get her lick back against her controlling husband. I love a main character who takes risks to change their circumstances, even when their efforts backfire.

I understand why some readers feel the book ends abruptly, but I grew to appreciate the unconventional conclusion. That said, I do wish it had a bit more excitement.

I’ve always found the American preoccupation with vomiting as a response to bad news or shocking events rather odd. Well, that trope has made its way across the pond. I’m not sure it added anything to the narrative.

I had originally intended to give this book three stars. But by the end, though, that rating felt too low. Four it is. Recommended.

Thank you to Boldwood Books and Netgalley for an advanced copy of this book.

The Man She Married by Alison Stockham is a gripping psychological thriller that keeps readers questioning the boundaries of memory, trust, and identity. The story follows a woman who wakes up in a hospital, unable to remember the last five years of her life, including her marriage to Rob, the man by her side.

As she tries to piece together her forgotten past, she begins to feel a deep sense of unease. While Rob assures her that everything will be fine, something doesn't feel right. Her apartment seems foreign, Rob reacts strangely to her questions, and most alarmingly, none of her friends or family are in contact. With each passing day, she finds herself doubting both the man she’s married to and even her own memory.

Stockham skillfully builds tension as the protagonist’s world unravels, creating a chilling atmosphere where nothing can be trusted. The psychological depth and suspense make this book a compelling read that will keep you turning pages, wondering if the truth can ever be uncovered.

A taut, suspenseful exploration of memory and trust, The Man She Married is a must-read for fans of twisty thrillers that keep you guessing until the very end.

The Man She Married by Alison Stockham
How can you fight for a life you can't remember?
One moment, I was living my life and finding my way in the world. The next, I woke up in a hospital bed with years of my life missing.
The man by my side—Rob, my husband—looks familiar, but I can't remember marrying him. I can't recall our life together. The most haunting is that I can't remember anything about the last five years.
As I try to piece my life back together, I question everything—even my identity. Who is Rob, really? Can I trust him? More importantly, can I trust myself?
Another compelling thriller from Alison Stockham, I thoroughly enjoyed reading The Cuckoo Sister and The New Girl, so I was happy to accept when I was offered a place on the tour.
An intense story filled with lies, deceit and coercive behaviour is dealt with empathetically by the author.
The plot was intriguing and kept me glued to the very last page.
I am happy to recommend it.
I want to thank publishers Boldwood Books, author Alison Stockham and Rachel's Random Resources for providing me with a copy to read and review.

Amazing!!! This book had me on edge the whole time! I was terrified what was going to happen at the end….. I love when a book is so good I don’t want to put it down, but it makes it hard to go to work!!

Full review to come on Goodreads and Amazon. Thank you to the publisher, author, and NetGalley for a review copy.

How do you find yourself when you don't know who you are?
Beth's car was in a serious accident and she cannot remember anything , including details of her own life.
Why did she leave Australia, her family and friends? She has no memory of the past few years because of her injuries. What is her reality now? They told her she married, but she can't recognize him and has zero memories of their life together.
But she does have one thing going for her. Her husband lies and conceals, and gaslights her. Is he scheming or does he love and respect her? She cannot be sure of anything at all.
What happened to her, and how can she regain the memories from her life?
The story unfolds and I can't stop reading.
What is to become of her? Is she safe? Why did she crash the car? One thing is clear. She must find and regain herself first and uncover the truth as her body heals.
Lots of emotions are present for her, such as confusion, worry and, fear. Anticipation build as we wait for Beth to remember. There is no hurrying it. Just...remember, but do not overstress yourself.
A good, exciting read, and I would gladly read her future output.
What a ride!

If you’re looking for a gripping domestic thriller that’s fast paced and easy to read then this might be for you. The Man She Married is littered with twists and turns that had me second guessing everyone in the most addictive way.

I loved the concept as we walk straight into this with a completely unreliable narrator. Beth can’t trust herself, she doubts her own feelings, her own memories and so we are swept along into trying to decipher the mystery of Beth’s life with Beth herself. It will have you hooked from start to finish.

I will say though, I enjoyed the first half much more than the second and the ending just didn’t quite hit home for me. I kept expecting a final twist or reveal. I would have loved maybe a little epilogue at the end to show where things were in a couple of years’ time maybe, something along those lines could have easily pushed this closer towards being a 5 star review for me.

Overall, this was a thoroughly enjoyable read that I devoured in an afternoon. While it wasn’t perfect, it was really good and I will absolutely be looking into what else Alison Stockham has to offer.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for an E-ARC

A fast paced read. A topic I have read about before but this was well done, twists and turns and kept me gripped.

I was screaming at the book in parts.

Great read