hello thank you net galley for the arc. so i finished this today and it was an ok read. so we follow soriah, and she had suffered a tragic incident, and has moved on,until her world starts to crumble and she is forced to confront her past. while i did like soriah as a complex character, the ending just fell a little flat for me. but over all it was ok.

Soriah has a dark past and when her childhood stalker is released from prison she is utterly terrified. I am a sucker for a book like this that effortlessly draws you in and plays with your mind so that you are on the edge of your seat waiting for the bomb to drop. The author has written a honest and real storyline that seamlessly weaves from past to the present. I didn't know how it would end and it made me all the more eager to keep reading. It's dark and disturbing and the twist ending is chilling!

I had to DNF this one unfortunately. I struggle with domestic like thrillers, and found the main character to be immature for her age. There were a lot of things that pulled me out of the story and left me not caring to finish.

Very interesting premise and a very quick read. I found the book to be pretty predictable and saw the ending coming a mile away. For that, I feel it was just an average book. Nothing special or memorable for me, but very enjoyable to read.

A great domestic thriller which builds tension and pace through different points of view and times. I felt genuine anxiety when wondering whether the past was going to catch up to the present and think the author did a wonderful job in presenting the different perspectives of the characters. Really cleverly presented and a strong central plot.

Thank you to NetGalley & Boldwood Books for the chance to read this book.

This is a good book, there is nothing wrong with it but for some reason it's not gelling for me, it's a slower paced read for me and I just can't get into it. I'm not really favoring any of these characters.

greatly written just not for me

The Quiet Wife
This twisted domestic thriller takes you on an unsettling ride. Full of secrets, betrayal and lies, this gripping tale keeps you on the edge of your seat!! 4 stars

My first book by Diane Saxon and I absolutely loved it. Poor Soriah (love the name) had a bad hand at friendship and just trusting people. Two friends and a husband and not lick of truth in them. I will say The Fox and Craig tripped me up. The suspense was there and I enjoyed that I was able to figure out bits and pieces. That Gilly though, omg, how can one be so cruel. I do wish Soriah would have built a little bit more backbone over the years and her commons sense was a little bit more at speed lighting cause the signs were there but she stayed naive in so many ways, a blind could have seen them coming. I really did enjoy this book and cant to read more by Ms Saxon.

This book was such a great read, fast paced, twisty, sad and I really connected with the main character. Soriah.

Craig is in love with Soriah. Soriah is not in love with Craig. Gilly is Soriah’s best friend but what she does changes the course of all their lives forever.

I love how this story goes back and then to the present day. Excellently written.

Cant wait to read “My Mother's Lies”

Thank you NetGalley for allowing me to read in advance. This book was so captivating that it kept me reading for hours. There was never a dull moment throughout the book. The book was fast-paced with a plot that may be a little scary for some with the content being presented. Overall, I definitely recommend this book for thriller readers.

You can never go wrong with a Diane Saxon book if you like a gripping psychological thriller. Written from the different perspectives of the main characters and past and present events, the main focus is Soriah. Twenty years previously she suffered at the hands of Craig who was totally obsessed with her and was sent to prison for what he did to her. She’s tried really hard to move on with her life but then she receives a letter from victim support telling her he has been released from prison…… Just when you think you’ve got it all worked it there is another twist! I want to say so much about this book but don’t want to give too much away!! Thank to Boldwood Books and Netgalley for the ARC

The Quiet Wife by Diane Saxon is an intense psychological thriller that will send chills down your spine more than once.
Not sure why the name of this book is Quiet Wife as Soriah wasn't one. She was strong and independent and most definitely not quiet.

This story is told from past and present perspectives and the chapters are clearly marked so it's easy to follow. There are several points of view and again, they are clearly separated so no confusion!
The past storyline comes in with some trigger warnings and is heartbreaking at times.

Soriah lives her ordinary life when she gets a message that Craig, the guy who was extremely obsessed with her, is released from prison. Is she safe now?
What to do when you feel that your past is present and you can't feel safe anymore?
Can she rely on her husband for protection? Can she rely on police forces? Or can she trust just herself to deal with all the strange things that are happening?



I can't say this story was full of twists as I kind of guessed them in advance but it didn't spoil my reading journey.

I thoroughly enjoyed this book, I found it extremely gripping to begin with, however I did find it quite predictable the further into it I got. 4/5 stars

I'm not familiar with Diane's work but now, I want to read some of her others. This is a thriller! Kept me on edge majority of the book. The plot was a TWIST.

Thank you to NetGalley for this ARC.

I want to be ordinary. To fade into the shadows where no one notices me and live a quiet life. A normal life. But I am not ordinary. Not anymore. I’ve been keeping a secret. From my colleagues, my friends and most importantly, my husband - who knows nothing of my past life. Twenty years ago, at college, a boy became obsessed with me. Craig Lane believed he could make me love him back if he just tried harder. When I rejected him, he did something so horrifying, it’s the stuff of nightmares. All my nightmares.

Now I’ve been informed by Victim Support Services, that boy - now a man - has been released from prison. The news terrifies me. Am I safe? Or does Craig still carry the same obsession he did when we were seventeen? I don’t know. I’ve ignored every letter he’s ever sent me. Now strange things have started to happen: flowers have been left on my doorstep, my cat keeps going missing. Someone is watching me. Knows where I live. I am sure. Worse, something even more sinister could be stalking me from the shadows.

Another gripping page-turner from Diane Saxon. Excellent read. This was super-fast paced and kept me engaged from the beginning. I read this thing in one sitting! Like most of these popcorn thrillers, it's fairly predictable, but that doesn't stop me from reading and enjoying them! 4⭐

I received an advanced complimentary digital copy of this book from Netgalley. Opinions expressed are my own.

I thought this was another great read by Diane Saxon who has become one of my favourite authors. This book is not quite as good as My Mother's Lies which I absolutely loved and got 5 stars from me but still well worth reading.

Thanks to NetGalley and Boldwood Books for this Advanced Reader’s Copy of The Quiet Wife by Diane Saxon due to be published February 20, 2025.
Soriah was leading a normal life at college until a boy became obsessed with her. Craig Lane believed he could make her love him back if he just tried harder. When Soriah rejected him, he did something so horrifying that she wondered if she would ever recover. Twenty years later he is back, Soriah is being stalked again, and she thinks it’s Craig. Will she ever get her life back?
Nothing like a good “stalker” book to keep you on edge – and this one did. It was hard to put down. You felt everything Soriah felt and cheered for her. It was everything a good psychological thriller should be – and more! Another great one by Diane Saxon!
Also recommended by Diane Saxon: My Mother’s Lies.
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I absolutely hated this book and it was a pain to force myself to finish it. The main character was so stupid and naive and lacked common sense. She needs to learn to stand up for herself and speak her mind and not worry so much about everyone else’s feelings. She could have avoided so many situations in this book if she would have spoken up. Didn’t like the style of writing either. Felt very juvenile.

I absolutely devoured this book! It kept me on the edge of my seat. I really felt like I was part of the story and even had myself checking to see if someone is outside. you know, just in case..

I am a huge fan of Diane Saxon and have enjoyed her books in the past. I liked this one but unfortunately it wasn't able to keep my attention and was a little predictable. It was enjoyable but not my favorite.