The Wife Between Us: A Novel

The instant New York Times Bestseller!

"A fiendishly smart cat-and-mouse thriller" —New York Times Book Review

"Buckle up, because you won't be able to put this one down." —Glamour

When you read this book, you will make many assumptions.
You will assume you are reading about a jealous ex-wife.
You will assume she is obsessed with her replacement – a beautiful, younger woman who is about to marry the man they both love.
You will assume you know the anatomy of this tangled love triangle.
Assume nothing.

Twisted and deliciously chilling, Greer Hendricks and Sarah Pekkanen's The Wife Between Us exposes the secret complexities of an enviable marriage - and the dangerous truths we ignore in the name of love.

Read between the lies.

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Published Oct 30, 2018

432 pages

Average rating: 7.09

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Readers say *The Wife Between Us* is a suspenseful, twist-filled psychological thriller that keeps many hooked with its complex characters and dark th...

Across the Globe Book Buddies

Oct 19, 2025

8/10 stars

Did NOT see that coming! And dang it, based on others’ reviews of some obviousness, I made complete inaccurate assumptions. Finishing this, I feel mildly dizzy for all of the rapidly erupting twists!

GraceBayGirl

Aug 07, 2025

7/10 stars

The story wasn't anything out of the ordinary. Troubled characters, toxic relationships, a tad of evil intent. I liked the way the character unfolded though and enjoyed Nellie's narrative, the way she described and expressed herself. Then some twists and turns keep things interesting. The final twist was a but far fetched to me, I think the book would have been better if they ended it without the last nugget about Emma.

ajhughes19

Sep 12, 2021

7/10 stars

The Wife Between us has suspense that propels the reader through the seemingly unending tragic and intriguing histories of the characters. It highlights the toxic sort of relationships and upbringings in the world and the author weaves a tale with stunning climaxes and oddly unlikely heroes.

KelSpinski

Jan 09, 2026

6/10 stars

I was hoping for a better ending, No huge twist in plot.

anne ducastel

Jan 08, 2026

4/10 stars

for me, this thriller fell short and missed the boat, the super twist made little sense and the story was just confusing after that, especially as more twists kept coming.