Thank you Net Galley and Bookouture for an early release of this Fantastic book! This is an example of a psychological book, it had me going in ALL directions. I LOVED the characters, plot and ending. This was a perfect book to read in front of a fire on a rainy day. Thank you Sue Watson.

I received this book from NetGalley in exchange for my honest review.

The synopsis had me, hook, line and sinker! I needed to read this and I was not disappointed.

"You don’t think Jamie and I have secrets, do you? No, we tell each other everything.’ She smiled. ‘Including your dirty little secret. So, thinking about it, maybe it’s time to start being nice to me?"

THE WIFE: Clare is ready for a break. It’s been a tough year and now she wants to put her feet up. Arriving at the Italian villa for their summer holiday, she decides it’s high time her husband and his family did some of the work. After all, her husband owes her…

THE HUSBAND: Even though Dan had his head turned by someone else, he’s realised the error of his ways. He’s here now, and he says it’s for keeps. Clare can trust him, can’t she? At least he’ll have his brother there, to keep him in line…

THE BROTHER: Jamie is the prodigal child, back in the family fold again, after years of travelling abroad. But when he gets to the villa, he’s not alone. He’s brought a wife, someone none of them have met before.

THE SISTER-IN-LAW: Ella is everything Clare isn’t. Glamorous. Young. Influential. But she knows a secret about Clare. Something that has the power to break the whole family apart.

And there’s someone who will do whatever it takes to make sure that this deep secret never comes to the surface.

I thought I knew how this book was going to go and it really surprised me! I admit I hated Ella, but once you learn why she does what she does it will have you on her side. I'm trying not to add an spoilers, so just read this book! You will love it!

I very much enjoyed this novel, with its wonderful cast of characters and gorgeous prose. The storyline was engaging and flowed seamlessly.
Highly recommended!

The Sister-in-Law by Sue Watson is yet another gripping domestic thriller from this incomparable author. This one pulled me in and held me captive from the very start. Recommended as the perfect escape from these uncertain and stressful days.

Clare is set to enjoy a holiday in Italy with her husband, Dan, their three children, and her in-laws, when Dan's brother Jamie arrives with an unexpected guest, his new wife Ella. Clare is immediately wary of this surprise interloper, who causes escalating ripples through the Taylor family dynamic. No one, however, seems as bothered by the new family member as Clare. Is she simply feeling usurped by the young and attractive Ella, or has she recognized something in Jamie's new wife that the rest of the family refuse to acknowledge?

This one is twisty, compulsively readable, and another sure hit for an author who should certainly occupy a place on your must read list.

Many thanks to NetGalley and Bookouture for this ARC.

Clare, husband Dan, and their 3 children are spending the summer holidays on the Amalfi Coast, with her in-laws as usual. Her mother in law Joy loves having the whole family together and is delighted to see youngest son, Jamie arrive, despite him having unexpectedly turned up with a new, young wife.

A good read, many twists and turns, with an ending I didn’t see coming. Well written, description of the location is really good, made me long to be somewhere similar. The only thing for me was that none of the characters were very likeable, I wanted to shout at them to get a grip at times, but was interested enough to keep reading to the end, I would certainly look for other books by this author

Thanks to netgalley and the publishers for an ARC in exchange for an honest review

I didn't see the twist coming in this book which is always good. I didn't like many of the characters, apart from perhaps Jamie, who we didn't get to see much of, so perhaps that's why I liked him! The story felt uncomfortable at times, but I think that was the intention. Overall, a good read.

This was a great , entertaining read for me . Would make a fantastic beach read if we were allowed to go , instead make yourself a cuppa , put your feet up and escape to the beautiful Amalfi coast . Clare and her family are on their annual holiday with Dan her husbands family . They are trying to mend a marriage and have some quality time , that is until Jamie turns up with his new glamorous wife Ella . Ella instantly takes a massive dislike to Clare and is quick to tell Claire that Jamie has told her , her deepest darkest secret . Ella is like a pantomime villain ., with two faces . I read this in an afternoon and even though I guessed most of what was coming it made it no less enjoyable

I loved being transported to Italy in this gripping psychological thriller. Where better to set a story? It gave some much needed warmth to a story that will send shivers down your spine.

Clare’s family holiday looks set to be like every other year and she is looking forward to relaxing whilst hopefully patching up her marriage. This is a close family who do everything together. At times it felt quite suffocating and Clare is a better woman than I am as I could feel my blood boiling at times.

Ella, you have to read and get to know this character to understand my pure dislike of her. Clare is slightly taken aback when she firsts meet Ella but then looks forward to having an ally. It doesn’t take long to realise that Ella is far from being that. She knows a secret about Clare and I was desperate to know just what.

When Ella arrives, the story takes a sudden turn. Things become a whole lot more interesting with her around and I was literally on the edge of my seat waiting for the fun and games to begin. The story gets tenser so that at times it is almost electrifying. I could hardly control myself in my desperation to discover what secrets were being hidden.

The Sister In Law is an enthralling page turner that I defy anyone to try and put down. The author sets the scene, drawing you into the surroundings making you feel almost part of the story. She captured my mind, sending it into a whirl wind of the whys and who. The revelations were both mesmerising and shocking and make for a totally addictive read.