Oh my gosh! I loved this book so much, and my mind is blown! Kimberly Belle crafts a thriller with one heck of a twist that I definitely didn't see coming. Dear Wife follows Beth Murphy, a woman fleeing from an abusive husband. Do yourself a favor and just order all of Belle's books at once, and thank me later.

Over the last two years I have come across so many new authors that are now on my favorites list.
Kimberly Belle had been on that list for quite some time. And Dear Wife is another masterpiece you have to read.

You love some characters and hate others but the twist in this story will have your head spinning and make you question your judgment.

Kimberly Belle has quickly become one of my favorite authors, along with Ruth Ware, Paula Hawkins and Jennifer Weiner. Of course, Dear Wife was wonderful. The suspense, the twists and turns.....Bet this will be a book I re-read in a couple years. Hope you enjoy it as much as I did!!

I loved this book! I couldn’t put it down and read it almost in one sitting. The author has an amazing ability to keep you on your toes and wondering what is coming next. The ending was not what I was expecting!!!

I’ve read a bunch of Kimberly Belle novels and I have enjoyed every one. This one is no exception. This story highlights the dangers faced by women experiencing domestic abuse and even more when their abuser is in a position of power. The planning that Beth has to do to escape is mind blowing and likely shows the actual price women really pay to extricate themselves. I really thought I had the twist figured out but when it happened it blew me away. This story is well plotted & so very interesting. I’m glad I read it.

Thanks to Park Row Books & NetGalley for a copy of this book.

This book was definitely a page-turner! While it only left me guessing for about 1/3 of the plot, it did have great character development and left me wondering when certain characters would flip! While I did expect the biggest plot twist, there were several smaller holes throughout the story that I couldn't figure out until the major reveal. I liked the supporting characters in the story as well and felt they added just enough, without creating their own story.

This is a big go to Author for me. Every book she writes is a winner and this book is one of her best. Just go get it and start reading. It is unputdownable and will stay with you for a long time.

I’m such a huge fan of Kimberly Belle and this was no different. A fast paced page turner that I couldn’t get enough of!

Sabine Hardison, a successful real estate agent, is missing. Her husband, Jeffrey has returned home from a work trip to find her gone. The police are involved, but Sabine's sister is convinced that Jeffrey had something to do with her disappearance. Did Jeffrey do something to Sabine or is she running for her life?



Beth Murphy, not her actual name, is on the run for her life. Beth knows that her husband is capable of killing her if he finds her. She has taken extreme precautions to cover her tracks, but will it be enough to keep her alive?



The fast-paced nature of Dear Wife pleasantly surprised me. Going back and forth between Sabine and Beth, the author paints a picture for the reader. Beth is obviously afraid for her life. In Sabine's chapters, we never actually hear Sabine's voice. Only that of her husband and the detective searching for her. I have to be careful to not give spoilers, but I will say that I figured out the "twist" long before the end. It didn't ruin the experience, though. I still enjoyed the book. CLICK HERE FOR SPOILERS



Bottom Line - Dear Wife is a fast-paced thriller about the ugly side of marriage. If you are anything like me you will blow through it in a day!



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Dear Wife by Kimberly Belle
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Pages: 384
Publisher: Park Row
Publication Date: 4.28.2020
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Another thrilling, edge-of-your-seat thriller by Kimberly Belle! This talented author creates a cast of characters that you bid with quickly, become engrossed in their stories, and many times love to hate! (Or hate to love)
From page one of this book, you’ll feel the tension building as Sabine tells the story of the domestic abuse she endures and the husband she had to live with! Jefferey, her scumbag husband comes home one day to find that she’s gone!
Beth’s plan to leave her abusive husband was in the works for a long time. It was well thought out and purposeful. What she endured being married to an abuser was horrifying. You’ll find yourself rooting for Beth, Sabine, and the police as they search for clues. Or maybe not…. maybe the enemy isn’t who you think it is.
Highly recommend! I love Kimberly Belle books!!

I love her books, and this one is no exception! I was pulled in from the very first chapter! What a page turner! This a must read!! Can't wait for her next book!!

A remarkable novel by a remarkable writer. Kimberly Belle sure knows how to weave a tale that completely throws you off scent, for the ending caught me by surprise, which is no small feat as I read a lot of thrillers!

I'm a huge fan of all of Kimberly Belle's books. This is a lovely female driven thriller that is impossible to put down! This a perfect book to go into blind.

This was so much more than I was expecting! It reminded me of Gone Girl but was still incredibly unique along the way. The plot was captivating and I attributed that largely to Kimberly Belle's writing style. I loved the twist and definitely did not see it coming which I absolutely love. I can't wait to read more of Kimberly Belle's work in the future.

I like Kimberly Belle’s novels. This one was a good read. It kept me engaged even though I found the storyline was a bit unrealistic.

I enjoyed this thriller, and didn't see the twist coming! Really loved the multiple POV, and it kept me guessing right up until the big reveal. Very entertaining read!

A multi-point narrative focusing on the secretive Beth and disappearance of Sabine Hardison.

Belle's plot-heavy book fits neatly into the popular thriller genre that has captivated readers right now. Themes such as marriage and abuse are carefully handled and explored among the various wives viewpoints. Twists are abundant and readers who have read any type of thriller will likely guess what's coming but that doesn't stop this from being a compulsive read.

I can't wait to recommend this to readers who devour this genre!

Huge Kimberly Belle fan, she always finds a way to shake up even the most common of psychological thriller tropes.

This is the definition of a domestic thriller. It tackles abuse, love, running away, searching for yourself and so many other topics. I was waiting to see what would happen and then bam, I found out. It feels messed up to say this but this was a wonderful vacation read. I know, reading about abuse while on vacation feels wrong but Kimberly Belle does a wonderful job with this one.

This book is great! Would definitely recommend. Thanks so much to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC.