The suspense is good, the story is gripping. I finished reading within 48 hours! I had to find out what really happened, whose version to believe - Rob (the husband), Beth (her old memories and gut instinct that something was off) and Dee, Beth's friend, who Beth could not remember!

It is an easy book to read though I found the dialogue flat in some scenes and I had so many questions while reading as some scenes felt unbelievable.

The author's depiction of domestic violence and how it builds up, the fear, isolation and helplessness that makes it hard for victims to leave especially where children are involved believable.

I was disappointed by the ending, wanted and expected more. This is my first book from this author and I will definitely be on the lookout for her books.

It's a 6.5/10 for me. Thank you NetGalley for the ARC, all opinions are mine and freely given.

Alison Stockham is a new author for me. The story kept me reading but also with a lot of questions that weren’t answered. I kept expecting a twist but none came. In my opinion it was an ok read. Thank you NetGalley for the ARC.

When Beth wakes up after a car accident she can’t remember the last five years. A man called Rob tells her that he is her husband and will look after her but things just don’t seem right. She has absolutely no recollection of him or being married and the picture he paints of their life together doesn’t match with how she remembers her personality being. As things start to develop and her memory gradually comes back, Beth realises that she is going to have to be careful and is possibly in danger. Who should she trust and what options does she have? An absolute page turner of a psychological thriller that kept me totally hooked right to the very end. Thanks to Boldwood Books and Netgalley for the ARC

This was a page turner, a fast paced thriller that I read in one sitting. Beth awakes from a car accident with no memory of the last 5 years, she didn’t know she was married and she has to leave with this strange man. But the lies that follows is worrisome. Beth starts to remember things and not is all well.
This was a breeze to read, the words flow easily and the plot was really good,. I highly recommend this psychological thriller. A 5 star read.
Thanks to Netgalley and the publishers for a copy.

This will strike a familiar chord with a lot of readers and shines a light on some pretty dark issues. In doing so, it also offers a very gripping story with a plot line that will make you question perspectives and challenge your thinking about which narrators can be relied upon. It’s well written and the characters are very believable, which is essential given the need to work out who to believe. Really suspenseful and a genuine thriller.

A slow paced but suspenseful psychological thriller. I read this in two days as I was gripped!

Following a bad car accident, Beth wakes up with retrograde amnesia. In her mind, it's 2019 and she's a single, 24 year old barista who lives in Australia with her family. However, its 2024 and Beth now lives in England with her husband - and is estranged from her family.

She cannot remember the past five years or the life she has built for herself - including her husband and her home. To help her regain her memory and recover, Beth heads home with Rob.

However, her instincts and flashes of memory say Rob isn't all that he seems. Is she paranoid and he's just trying to protect her? Merely uncomfortable living with a man she doesn't remember and therefore doesn't know? Or is her gut trying to tell her something? Does her body remember trauma that her mind doesn't?

Isolated and with no money, no phone and no memory, Beth sets out to find the truth.

This had me questioning which reality was true and I was intrigued until the end.

I will say, it felt like there was a fair bit of repetition (in sentiment) of internal dialogue which is very believe but made it a little slow paced.

Trigger warning at the end (although may indicate spoilers).

Also, if I never hear the nickname Pooky again - I'll be happy!

Thanks to NetGalley and BoldWood for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

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Trigger warning: This includes domestic violence and coercive control. I will say from my experience I thought it was accurately portrayed and well handled.

I loved this fantastic read from Alison Stockham, another great book where you're reeled in from the outset.

Beth wakes up in a hospital after an accident, barely knowing who she is, only to discover a man called Rob who is supposedly her husband by her bedside. With memory loss from head trauma she reluctantly goes home with Rob where she struggles to connect to him and her past life. She can remember nothing from her time in the UK, only knowing she travelled over from Australia. Unable to contact her parents and with Rob seemingly happy having her all to himself she finds herself with lots of questions, troubled by how unsettled she feels with this man who tells her she's his soulmate.

As Beth uncovers more truths about life before the accident she begins to realise her life might be in danger and Rob has spun her a web of lies.

Really great read that kept the pages turning and the suspense was absolutely addictive.

Trigger warning on this book: it’s a perfect example of coercive control and living with a narcissist. It’s one of those books that’s really good at tackling a hard subject, so much so that it makes you uncomfortable.

I really enjoyed this book! To me, it was reminiscent of the movie Enough which I've seen many times. As a twin, I found referring to the children in the book as "the twins" a bit annoying but that is literally just personal taste. Don't let that dissuade you from reading this book. I loved that it wasn't riddled with language and unnecessary spicy scenes. It was a good book with a clear story line and a wrapped up ending. What more can you ask for in a book? I would definitely recommend this book to friends and family.

3.5 stars.

This is the first book of Alison Stockham for me and I must say that it was well worth a read.

The book delves into physical and verbal domestic abuse and details how such trauma is ingrained in the victim. Beth meets with an accident and she suffers from retrograde amnesia however her instincts of the situation always keeps her on alert.

The story takes an interesting turn when Beth goes home with her husband. The passive aggressive behaviour, the gaslighting, the reticence of the woman is well detailed. At every turn, the FMC doubts herself whether she is imagining a particular situation or not.

I feel like the length of the book and too in depth description of the climax sort of took away from the plot. The book shows how a controlling obsessive person can change your entire personality without one realising it.

Overall a good read and I would definitely recommend.

I thank NetGalley and Boldwood books for this E-Arc and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

WOW! What a page turner. I loved this book from start to finish and would highly recommend it to anyone who loves a good psychological thriller. I love how the author developed each character and kept me going back and forth in my thoughts of whether they were trustworthy or not. It was amazing hands down!

I started and finished this book in one day, it really was THAT good. I was intrigued from the first page and can honestly say the author kept my attention the entire way through. There were little twists turns, that had me second guessing every character involved and I couldn't put the book down until I was finished and had all the answers! It was an easy read, written well and easy to follow. Would reccommend for sure, 10 out of 10 for me!!

The Man She Married by Alison Stockham was a suspenseful read that put Beth in scary circumstances. She wakes up in the hospital after an awful car accident - she has a husband she can't remember nor the last five years of her life. The police and hospital staff assure her this man Rob is her husband, he loves her, he wants to take her home and take care of her, but she has no idea who he is.

Beth's recovery plunges her into scary circumstances, doubt, and fear - is she overreacting? Is Rob an ideal husband who she can't remember or was her life before the accident spiraling out of control? Very suspenseful reading and sometimes scary. Readers will be ready to help Beth dig into her memories and unlock the secrets that live in her home.

raced through this pacy thriller in two days and it was a wild ride. I had no idea where the author was taking me, but I knew I wanted to follow…..⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Ok thank you net galley for the arc. this book has a plot that grip you from the start,this is about Beth and Rob. Beth was an a horriable car accident and lost her memory. when she wakes up she find its not 2019 it's 2024 and she not in Australia but in England.and that her husband Rob is waiting for her.but she has no recollection of the man claiming to be her husband. as you keep reading you try to figure out if Rob is the good guy or bad guy. the ending kinda fell flat for me but still a good read. first book by this author but want to read more.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for providing me an advanced copy of this novel.
I found the writing of the novel to be engaging and creative. The novel was a quick read and the storyline was interesting but I found the resolution to be more obvious than the author may have intended. With recent domestic violence news stories I think readers should have a content warning for this story.

Alison Stockham’s The Man She Married is a gripping and emotionally charged story that masterfully blends suspense, intrigue, and personal empowerment. From the first page to the last, this novel keeps readers hooked, delivering a narrative that is both realistic and deeply relatable.

The story’s strength lies in its protagonist—a wife who immediately senses that something is amiss in her marriage. Stockham expertly captures the internal conflict of self-doubt and determination as she second-guesses everything she thought she knew. This realism in her reaction adds authenticity to the story, allowing readers to empathize and imagine themselves in her shoes.

The writing is sharp and immersive, pulling readers into the protagonist’s perspective as she navigates uncertainty, mistrust, and the search for clarity. Stockham doesn’t just focus on the mystery; she also weaves in themes of self-discovery and empowerment. Watching the protagonist reclaim her sense of self amid the chaos is one of the most rewarding aspects of the novel.

The Man She Married is a testament to Alison Stockham’s talent for creating suspenseful and emotionally resonant stories. With its compelling plot, relatable characters, and empowering message, this is a book that stays with you long after you’ve turned the final page. Stockham is undoubtedly an author to follow, and this novel is a must-read for fans of domestic thrillers and stories of personal resilience.

I enjoyed The Man She Married. The story pulled me in with its gripping narrative and emotionally charged atmosphere. The book follows Beth, a woman who is recovering from a traumatic brain injury and trying to piece together her life and her relationship with her husband, Rob. As Beth begins to regain her memories, she starts to question not only her past but also the true nature of her marriage. What unfolds is a suspenseful and poignant exploration of love, trust, and the power of memory.

One of the aspects I found particularly intriguing was the way Beth’s memories were presented. At times, I found myself questioning whether her recollections were genuine or if they were altered by her imagination, which kept me deeply invested in her journey. The portrayal of Rob was maddening in the best way—Alison Stockham managed to capture his complexity so well that I found myself both drawn to and wary of him.

That said, I did feel like some of the supporting characters could have benefited from a bit more backstory. Their motivations and roles in the narrative were compelling, but I was left wanting more depth to truly understand their place in Beth’s life.

Overall, The Man She Married was a good read. I definitely think it’s worth the read!

What would you do if you woke up in the hospital with a strange man, Rob, next to you claiming to be your husband. Our leading lady, Beth, wakes up after a terrible car crash living a life she has no memory of. Missing five years of memories, Beth tries to piece her life back together with Rob's help but she can't shake the uneasy feeling she gets when he's around. What is he hiding? Is Beth safe? Can she figure it all out before its too late?

I kind of struggled through this book. The premise was so intriguing to me but I felt like there was no thrill in the book. This book likely could have been shorter and ended in the same way. For a thriller, it was pretty tame.

I will say, the ending was satisfying. I could not stand Rob as a character and felt like Beth got the ending that she deserved as well.

I just finished reading 'The Man She Married' by Alison Stockham, and wow, what a ride! I was completely hooked from the very beginning. Kate, the main character, seemed to have it all – the perfect husband, the perfect life. But as the story unfolded, I started to feel this creeping sense of unease. The author does an amazing job of building suspense. You're constantly questioning everyone's motives, and there are so many twists and turns that I honestly didn't see coming.

The characters are really well-developed, and I found myself constantly trying to figure out what was really going on. I stayed up way too late reading because I just couldn't put it down. If you love a good psychological thriller, I highly recommend this book. It's definitely one of those that will stay with you for a while