In all marriages, there is another woman. It's the mother in law. Either they become a wonderful friend or a hateful enemy. When Emily met Adam, it was love that grew quickly. Problems started to arise when Emily met her in-laws. Pammie, and James, Adams ' mother and brother. Pammie is making Emily's life miserable with the slights and mean, condescending comments. She doesn't want them to marry. Then, there is James whom Emily feels a connection, but nothing comes of it because she loves Adam. So many secrets and lies. Pammie manipulates Emily at every turn. Everything is ready for the wedding, then all the skeletons fall out of the closet. I thought it was a page turner. I wanted to know what was happening. Written by someone who has done their homework about relationships. I recommend this book. I received this book from Net Galley for an honest review and no compensation otherwise.

I was so surprised at the ending of this book. Emily and Adam met at a convention. Adam was the man of any woman’s dreams. Emily couldn’t understand how she got so lucky. But Adam’s mother, Pammie, was a different story. She seemed to hate Emily and undermined Emily every chance she got. Yet she was wonderful to James’ fiancé, Kate. James is Adam’s brother. But then Adam seemed to change his demeanor. He was argumentative. He stayed out all hours. He said he was working. What could be going on? Must read to find out how this all ends.

I want to thank netgalley and the author for a free kindle advanced copy! I could not put this book down I found myself sneaking chapters in while I was cooking or cleaning. The other woman introduces us to Emily who hasn’t been very lucky in love. She meets Adam at a work conference and they immediately fall in love. Adam introduces Emily to his mother. From the moment Emily meets Adams mother she notices something is off . After Adam proposes to Emily it’s like a switch goes off and his mother takes her antics further even to the point of threatening Emily by saying that Adam will not marry her! Every page I turned I was saying Emily get the heck out of this relationship! Adam claims he doesn’t see what Emily sees and she’s just trying to come between his mother and him! I enjoyed this book and I loved the fact that the story takes a dark turn half way through , this will definitely become a hit! I will be recommending this book to friends and family!

I received this book as an ARC from NetGalley.

I began this book with high expectations because of the excellent reviews it had gotten. Unfortunately, I was not impressed. There are many twists and turns, but I could not understand why Emily put up with Adam past their second date. While she was open about herself, he revealed nothing! The situations with other characters were also disturbing and unrealistic. I felt that the final "twist" was simply a convenient ploy to end the novel.

The book was ok. It took me awhile to get interested in the storyline. The ending was strange. Not what I expected at all.

I finished “The Other Woman” in one sitting! Jones takes the women’s lit genre and twists and turns it in unexpected ways. Emily finds the seemingly perfect man, until she meets his mother, Pammie. As Emily gets closer wither new man, Pammie finds more and more insidious ways to break them a part until their relationship comes to a breaking point. I couldn’t stop turning the pages and couldn’t quite figure out who I was rooting for at many points! By the end of the book, there are quite a few plot holes that don’t quite add up, but I’m willing to forgive for such an engaging read!

This was a page turner that I read in three days. A love story, mystery, thriller all rolled into one. A great first book for Sandi Jones. I found some things a bit hard to believe but all in all this story kept my interest to the end. Thank you Netgalley for this loan.

Oh wow, I can’t believe this was a debut book! I read this in two days, could not put it down. I wanted to shout at Emily to run away, run away fast! I don’t want to say more than this, as I think readers should not have any hints. But, I think this is one of the best debuts this year! If you love tense thrillers, this is definitely for you!

I have to be honest. When I read the title "The Other Woman" I automatically think well its another woman, not thinking a woman as close a mother. At first this books started out like the movie "Monster-In-Law", soon I find myself going through true emotions from hate to feeling sorry for this character. The author truly knows how to bring her characters to life. I was living within this book as if it was my everyday life. So I won't ruin it for anyone, but the ending was a complete twist. This was a good read.

Thank you to Netgalley & St.Martin's Press & Minotaur books for sending me this book in exchange for an honest review! I tried to win this in a Bookish giveaway but was a bit sad when I didn't win ! Surprise I still got my hands on it thanks to you all ...It was meant to be ❤️🙏🏻

Yes ! Yes! Yes! Yes!!!!! This book is everything you could possibly want in a thriller !!!!! Believe me I try to read almost every single thriller including both New Releases and the oldies but goodies! I am a huge critic when it comes to plot twists and pacing of a suspenseful novel and this one was spot on since page one! Gripping & addictive! Highly relatable characters, even the ones you can't stand, and wildly aggressive dialogue. I felt like I was Emily and was feeling her pain; her struggles!

I had a sneaking suspicion the entire time that I knew what was going on with good ol " Mum" but this book was so phenomenally written that I wasn't quite sure.
I read this in less than a 24 hour time span and literally could not put it down! I even brought my iPad along with me for the ride to the restaurant For dinner haha!

Un-putdownable ( I made my own word) I fell asleep with it in my arms! This is the first Netgalley book to be added to my favorites shelf 🙌🏻🙌🏻 I also reviewed this book on my Facebook & bookish.

I'm pretty sure that this is a debut novel for Sandie Jones as well---- I commend you! Well done ❤️ Can't wait for more !!!

Wow. Just wow. This book was so uncomfortable but I HAD to finish it to make sure someone finally believed Emily about Pammie.

The end was a great twist!

Advance Review Copy

THE OTHER WOMAN is one pretty darned good psychological thriller from first time author Sandie Jones. It's a great summer beach read or cozy up to the fire with some munchies; whatever makes you relax and comfy. This isn't a book you want to think too hard about or question too much lest you start screaming at the heroine to run for the hills before it's too late! Just sit back and enjoy all the twists and turns the (slightly long) plot takes. It's worth it in the end.

A well deserved 4 stars.

The Other Woman is about a man, his girlfriend, and the other woman—his mother. Adam and Emily adore each other, but Adam’s mother Pammie wants nothing more than to see Emily out of her son’s life. Pammie will do anything for her son and will stop at nothing to get rid of Emily.
This was a really good book that had me hooked from the beginning. The book is full of secrets, lies, and manipulations in a delightful mix of twists and surprises with a shocking ending. Just when you think you have it all figured out, the author drops another bomb to completely throw you for a loop. The plot was excellent, the characters were intriguing, and the pace was perfect. I home the author’s next novel is just as good. I’m looking forward to it!

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This book had me completely entranced the whole time. It reminded me of that Monster-In-Law movie with Jennifer Lopez and Jane Fonda a few years back where the mother-in-law was perfect in front of her loving son but an evil witch when left alone with the daughter-in-law. I don't want to give away any important details but this one threw me for a loop. Pammie is deliciously evil with her sneaky ways. Poor Emily is besides herself trying to figure out why her future mother-in-law has it in for her. She's determined to show her fiance, Adam, that is mother is a bad woman with bad intentions. Don't let this common storyline fool you. This is a book that I would definitely read again. A creative twist to the in-law dilemma.

Thank you to Netgalley, Sandie Jones, and Minotaur Books for my ARC in exchange for an honest review.

This novel could be the prototype for the dysfunctional family. Emily and Adam meet, date and become a couple. They frequently express their love for each other and he brings her home to meet his mother, Pammie. She is the other woman in his life and does everything in her power to separate the couple up to and including faking breast cancer. It doesn’t work and although their wedding has been postponed indefinitely Emily gets pregnant. The interaction of the characters is distressful at times and leaves the reader wondering who is the psychopath. By the time the climax occurs the reader will know. Thanks to Net Galley and Minotaur for an ARC for an honest review.

I think the Mother In Law is the scariest person in a relationship most of the time. Emily is unlucky enough that her future MIL lets her know from the beginning that she will stop at nothing to keep her away from her son. Masquerading as the sweet, innocent mother to everyone else she makes everything tough on Emily from the beginning of her relationship with Adam. When Emily starts to uncover secrets from Adam's past relationship gone wrong she's floored at what she discovers and wonders if she's strong enough to stand tough for the man she wants. . . if she decides her life is worth it.

So good......the type of book that you stay up late reading, then get up early the next morning to finish. I read it faster than I have read anything in a while. The Other Woman is the story of Emily and her relationship with Adam, the perfect guy. The only problem is Adam's mom is crazy and doing everything she can to destroy Emily and Adam's relationship. A crazy whirlwind follows.....
This book is a must read for your summer vacation!

I received this book free from NetGalley in exchange for my honest and unbiased opinion.

I had not read a mystery/thriller in a while as I have been in the historical fiction kick. I enjoyed stretching my brain ad reading a different genre. That said (or written), I thoroughly enjoyed The Other Woman.

Emily finds what she thinks is the man of her dreams in Adam. What also comes with that relationship is the Banks family consisting of mom Pammie and brother James. Mom does everything to sabotage the relationship. James comes onto Emily with Adam oblivious to it all.

Even though none of these characters are fully developed, there is just enough to support the storyline and keep the pace moving This book will be out in August. Look for it for a great end of summer read.

Thank you NetGalley for an advance copy of The Other Woman in exchange for an honest opinion.

Best book I have read all year! The British author sadie Jones has become a author that i will follow. Page -turner to the very end!! A must read!! #beware of pammie is no joke.

Such a good book. I couldn’t put it down. It is a well crafted story with an unexpected ending. It does bother me when intelligent women ignore warning signs because they are “in love”. But that happens all the time in life.