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Housewife Chronicles

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Housewife Chronicles gives you a little peak into a number of hectic lives, it does so in a nicely written, simple way. It's the kind of book that you can't wait to grab hold of as soon as you get back from work. It has the perfect descriptions, being not too simple or too complex, making it easier to create a mental image of the situations and characters.

The plot follows the lives of a group of very different women that all have one thing in common; they're married, all but Gina - the beautiful, young, attractive, yoga instructor that lives next door to Beth.

When Beth is suddenly faced with extremely difficult challenges, the society of housewives (plus Beth) are unexpectedly there to guide and help her. Beth is unaware as to whether they do so out of friendship, or whether they're plotting something...

In brief, this story captures your attention from the beginning with a number of different scenarios going on that make you want to read the whole book in one sitting. The book mixes romance, with a slight sense of thriller, an amazing and hilarious amount of sarcasm and, most importantly, self assurance.

Why self assurance? Well, all of these women go through difficult times, especially Beth and Gina, but they find a way to get through it. This is pretty relevant for the times we're currently living ourselves in 2020. Above all, the group of women, which you may expect to go against each other, actually form a union together in order to help the one in trouble - it's great for women not to be represented as people that compete with each other, and instead being represented as their own kind of secret, united society.

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Fun Tale Told In A Possibly Unique Way. In some ways, this was a typical light-ish, women's fiction level mystery involving a dead husband, a separated wife, and the mistress who caused the separation. It ultimately becomes a feel-good tale of friendship and bonding between female neighbors with a bit of a dark undertone, which was very well executed - darker than the Hallmark Romance level romances Snow typically writes under this name, but nowhere *near* as dark (and *far* funnier) than the depths Snow plumbs as JM Winchester. But what truly makes this book so rare and possibly unique is the decision to tell the tale from the perspectives of both the wife... *and* the mistress. Excellently told story that will ultimately have you guessing until very nearly the last word. Very much recommended.

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This book is so refreshing wow!!!!! Where do I start amazing characters amazing twist, I want more from this author. I already added this book to our book club list.

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I enjoyed this quick read. It’s witty and engaging. the characters are mostly likable, even the person you are not supposed to like.

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Wow the ending... thus bookgot better as i got into it for sure. Was not what I was expecting
A great surprise.. a great read
Would definitely recommend.

Thanks to the Author, the publisher and NetGalley for an early release of this book.

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This book is like real housewives meets a psychological thriller. I literally was on the edge of my seat in to the last page, what a great read.

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Thank you #Netgalley for the advanced copy!

Beth and Gina are neighbors who had more in common than they realized in this quiet suburb, they were in love with the same man. Beth was happily married, or so she thought, with two teenage children. Gina is a yoga instructor living next door. When suddenly, the love of their lives is found dead. This is a dark comedy told from both Beth and Gina's perspective while trying to solve the mystery with their neighborhood clan. You never know who you may actually find a connection with.

This was a fun quick read, finished in one sitting!

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Thank You #netgalley Publisher and author for this copy.

This book was amazing!
Like this blew me away!
Amazing

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Housewife Chronicles is a highly addictive read! I was drawn into this gripping story right from the start. Author Jennifer Snow is in top form with this murder mystery novel. The story revolves around a 30 something woman whose husband has left her for a younger woman. The pretty little mistress just happens to live right next door. Both women travel in the same women’s social circle.

Housewife Chronicles is a delicious mix of murder mystery, thriller and romance. And that pretty well checks off my reading preferences, The twists and turns in the plot kept me on my toes. In spite of my busy daily schedule, Housewife Chronicles was unputdownable! I finished it in record time. Great story!

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Perfect book! It had a bit of everything sprinkled in the story. This family will grab your attention and not let go till the very end.

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