
The Fake Wife
A totally gripping psychological thriller packed with twists
Emily Shiner(Author)
Bookouture (Publisher)
Published on 11. May 2026
Book
Paperback/Softback
316 pages
978-1-80550-913-4 (ISBN)
Description
As I watch Darren bury his wife's body in the backyard, I know I need to act fast. I'm going to be her replacement. He'll never know what's coming...
The next day, I smile down at Darren in bed next to me. When he wakes up, I'm going to tell him I'm his new wife. I'll keep this beautiful house clean and host the most fabulous dinner parties.
He'll wonder what's going on. He'll wonder how I got into his house. We both know I'm not really his wife. But he will never be able to get rid of me.
Before she died, I watched Britt and Darren for longer than I care to admit. I knew her favorite white wine. I know Darren's weekly tee time. I also know about the cheating. And the lies they told each other on their wedding day...
You might think I'm a woman in love, obsessed with someone else's husband.
Or you might think I'm here to avenge Britt's death.
All I know is, handsome and powerful men like Darren think they can get away with anything.
But he's so, so wrong...
A totally gripping psychological thriller that will keep you up all night! The Fake Wife is perfect for fans of The Perfect Marriage, John Marrs and Freida McFadden.
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"Had me hooked on page 1! You will be wowed from beginning to end. Bravo Emily Shiner... amazing!" nikki_carmouche, ¿¿¿¿¿
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"I am a colossal fan... gripping, perfectly paced, and absolutely amazing... a must-read... incredible... grabbed my attention and held me captive until the final sentence... filled with unsuspecting twists and turns that kept me guessing-and second-guessing... perfect... left me absolutely stunned. A true "jaw-drop" moment... unforgettable." britreadsbooks83, ¿¿¿¿¿
"A whirlwind which hooked me from the word go! The twists and turns have you on the edge of your seat! Emily Shiner hit it out of the park with this one! Jaw-dropping... grabs you from the first page. I devoured this in 24 hours! This was an instant 5 stars and it will keep you up late!" arcreviews_by_m, ¿¿¿¿¿
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Twickenham
United Kingdom
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Dimensions
Height: 198 mm
Width: 129 mm
Thickness: 19 mm
Weight
378 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-80550-913-4 (9781805509134)
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Schweitzer Classification