The Wife Before: A Spellbinding Psychological Thriller with a Shocking Twist
Fans of Verity will be engrossed by this unpredictable novel of suspense as a new bride’s fairytale marriage becomes a prison of secrets. From the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of The Perfect Ruin, this insidiously sexy, twist-filled psycho-drama is reminiscent of the classic gothic tale Rebecca.
“Sexy, scandalous, and striking, this twist-filled psychodrama, like a cosmo, is definitely worth the hype.” – Readers Entertainment Magazine
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Samira Wilder has never had it easy, and when her latest lousy job goes south, things only promise to get harder. Until she unexpectedly meets a man who will change her life forever. Renowned pro golfer Roland Graham is wealthy, handsome, and caring, and Samira is dazzled. Best of all, he seems to understand her better than anyone ever has. And though their relationship moves a bit fast, when Roland proposes, Samira accepts. She even agrees to relocate to his secluded Colorado mansion. After all, there’s nothing to keep her in Miami, and the mansion clearly makes him happy. Soon, they are married amid a media firestorm, and Samira can't wait to make a fresh start—as the second Mrs. Graham . . .
Samira settles into the mansion, blissfully happy—until she discovers long-hidden journals belonging to Roland’s late wife, Melanie, who died in a tragic accident. With each dusty page, Samira comes to realize that perhaps it was no accident at all—that perhaps her perfect husband is not as perfect as she thought. Even as her trust in Roland begins to dwindle and a shadow falls over her marriage and she begins to fear for her own life, Samira is determined to uncover the truth of Melanie’s troubled last days. But even good wives should know that the truth is not always what it seems . . .
“Truly riveting." – Urban Reviews
“A shocking, sensual thriller.” —Tarryn Fisher, New York Times bestselling author on The Perfect Ruin
“Sexy, scandalous, and striking, this twist-filled psychodrama, like a cosmo, is definitely worth the hype.” – Readers Entertainment Magazine
BookBub’s Best Mysteries & Thrillers of 2022 | PopSugar’s Best New Thriller and Mystery Books of 2022 | SheReads Best Mystery Books Coming in 2022 | Word Wonder Most Anticipated Non-Speculative Releases For 2022 | Goodreads What to Read Next After Colleen Hoover
Samira Wilder has never had it easy, and when her latest lousy job goes south, things only promise to get harder. Until she unexpectedly meets a man who will change her life forever. Renowned pro golfer Roland Graham is wealthy, handsome, and caring, and Samira is dazzled. Best of all, he seems to understand her better than anyone ever has. And though their relationship moves a bit fast, when Roland proposes, Samira accepts. She even agrees to relocate to his secluded Colorado mansion. After all, there’s nothing to keep her in Miami, and the mansion clearly makes him happy. Soon, they are married amid a media firestorm, and Samira can't wait to make a fresh start—as the second Mrs. Graham . . .
Samira settles into the mansion, blissfully happy—until she discovers long-hidden journals belonging to Roland’s late wife, Melanie, who died in a tragic accident. With each dusty page, Samira comes to realize that perhaps it was no accident at all—that perhaps her perfect husband is not as perfect as she thought. Even as her trust in Roland begins to dwindle and a shadow falls over her marriage and she begins to fear for her own life, Samira is determined to uncover the truth of Melanie’s troubled last days. But even good wives should know that the truth is not always what it seems . . .
“Truly riveting." – Urban Reviews
“A shocking, sensual thriller.” —Tarryn Fisher, New York Times bestselling author on The Perfect Ruin
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Community Reviews
this book was SOOOO good! well written, juicy page turner. completely unexpected plot. if you read the perfect ruin, she ties the characters from that book into this book which i loved. i actually ended up loving this book more than the perfect ruin. i’m usually a harsh critic with ratings books, but this one was easily a 10/10. run do not walk!!!
If you're a fan of psychological thrillers, this is a good one. The plot twists kept me guessing until the very last page.
Melanie's journals? Oh my, they were the cherry on top—juicy, revealing, and utterly captivating! Each entry pulled me deeper into her world and the intricate web of secrets and lies.
Average at best. Twist was okay but the ending was too far out there. Overall, not a great read. 4/10
I shouldâve known this wasnât going to be good since itâs geared towards fans of Verity. The main character was entitled, unbearable and immature. The twists & turns were too much which became unbelievable at some points.
Not sure what was so appealing about Roland. I honestly didnât trust him and think him & his cousin were in on the sick game.
Not sure what was so appealing about Roland. I honestly didnât trust him and think him & his cousin were in on the sick game.
I really like this book. I would love to know if Roland ever stopped the charity money and found out it was his cousin stealing from him.
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