Wow! What a twisty tale of domestic hardship. About to lose a home. Family secrets. Love the ending! This is a must read thriller that needs to be on everyone’s tbr list Thor 2022! Hepworth is the queen of psychological thrillers! Her books deal with everyday life issues with huge twists that make reading her books so enjoyable. Thanks to NetGalley and the publishers for the arc of this book.

Like all of Samantha’s books I read this in two days. A physiological family drama. I was hooked right away. A story about a doctor who’s wife has dementia. He puts her in a home and promptly decides to marry his much younger interior designer. His two daughters have some reservations about this younger woman. But not all is as it seems. The girls start to suspect their dad may be an abuser. The girls are not without their own problems either. Good book! I don’t want to give away the ending so I end my review here - enjoy!

Tully and Rachel are the adult daughters of Stephen, a surgeon. Their mom, Pam, has just entered a memory care unit. Their dad has taken up with his and Pam's decorator, Heather, The book begins with a tragedy at Stephen and heather's wedding. Who was the victim and who was the attacker remain well hidden secrets until late in the book. Hepworth does an outstanding job of developing characters with mental health issues and secrets of their own. The book is told from multiple viewpoints, a technique I always enjoy. I was kept guessing until very late in the novel but the epilogue contained still more surprises. I thank the publisher and Net Galley for the opportunity to read this ARC. Its excellent and I highly recommend it.

I saw this book was coming, I enjoy her books, so was excited to read ARC.

Different viewpoints gives you a total picture and mixed feelings about who is "right" and who is "wrong"
You must read and make your own decisions. Be ready for twists and to questions your feelings.

Another good book by Sally Hepworth.

Sally Hepworth never disappoints. This was a really fun domestic thriller with just the right amount of twists to keep me guessing but not confuse me. I enjoyed the character development of each sister and wife and would highly recommend. Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for an advanced copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.

Stephen Aston is getting married again. The only problem is, he's still married to his first wife, even though she is in a care facility for dementia. But he'll take care of that easily, by divorcing her--even if his adult daughters protest.

And so the drama starts. This book goes back and forth between the Wedding Day and how the story leads up to that time. I loved it. The story was centered on Heather the 30+ year old marrying Stephen - the 60+ year old and his two daughters Tully and Rachel. Or so I thought. Because the intrigue centers around a bigger secret and of course, the ending is the surprise. I honestly did not see that coming.

Great book, put it on your TBR list....thank you #Netgalley for an ARC, book to be released April 5, 2022.....#fivestars

THE YOUNGER WIFE is entertaining, but it doesn't quite feel like domestic suspense to me. I enjoyed the perspectives of Tully, Rachel, and Heather, and Hepworth does a great job of making each character seem distinct. Tully seems the most genuine and relatable.

I like how the novel begins with high stakes drama - a violent attack at a wedding - and then circles back to show how we arrived at that moment.

My concern is that the story isn't all that suspenseful. It's a moving family drama to be sure. Perhaps it would be better marketed that way? Or maybe I'm simply not the target audience. In any event, I recommend this one to fans of women's fiction and compelling family dramas.

No one does psychological family drama quite like Sally Hepworth...she’s in a league of her own. Her books stand very well in my opinion, in there own categories. They’re often marketed as thrillers, but they’re not quite thrillers. They are real world stories, with very complex dynamic characters, and a slight hint of mischief overarching the story...and that’s the case here with Hepworth’s newest masterpiece, THE YOUNGER WIFE.

Stephen Aston is getting married...but the problem is, Stephen is already married. To Pamela. Who is suffering from early on-set dementia. When introducing his new, much younger wife to be, to his two daughters, the Aston family begins to spiral because, as the cover says... “She changes everything.” But that “she” is not just the younger wife... 🤫🤫🤫 And that’s all I’m going to tell you. Family secrets....lies...deception...an ambulance or two....it’s all there, my friends!

I loved it. I loved every single word. Sally Hepworth never disappoints, and she’s so in her element here with these incredible characters. I ripped through this one in just a couple days, my body literally aching to tear away from my Kindle and pause reading. It’s that good, ladies and gentlemen!

Thank you to #Netgalley for the ARC ebook.

Another good read by Sally Hepworth. This one had a slower start for me than "The Good Sister," so it took me a few days to get into it. Things pick up around a third of the way in.

Hepworth's writing style is similar to Liane Moriarty's. There are flashbacks and flashforwards to provide details for the story. This one isn't wrapped up until the very last page. All of the women seem to have a tragic backstory, which for me, felt a bit gratuitous; especially Rachel's. Although I do understand the intent behind this for the storyline.

Overall, I would call it "good," but not "great."

Sally Hepworth has written some of my favorite books and again she has not disappointed! The story is told from the point of view of three characters: sisters Rachel and Tully and Heather, who is engaged to their dad. This isn’t one of those books where the characters grow and develop but rather where their stories and personalities are revealed slowly. And what a fascinating journey it is!

I loved how each chapter ended with a tidbit of information that would keep you hooked to keep reading and the ending is definitely one I’m still thinking about days later!

Definitely put this on your tbr shelf.

Thank you to netgalley and St Martin’s Press for an advanced copy of the book in exchange for an honest review.

This was my first experience with Hepworth’s storytelling. A slow burn that I couldn’t put down. The characters each had their fair share of issues that kept me questioning how they truly fit the narrative. Adding the backlist to my TBR immediately.

This book hooked me right away. The character development was great, and the plotline was intriguing. It kept me guessing up until the last page. I couldn't put the book down - great read! (And I enjoyed the author's note at the end that revealed her personal connection to parts of the story) Highly recommend!

Talk about family drama! This book was full of secrets up until the very end. Told between alternating points of views, we begin to learn more about the Ashton family and the things they’ve kept from one another over the years.

This one had me second guessing the truth until the very end. More family drama than psychological thriller, but a great read! Definitely recommend picking it up when it releases in 2022. Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC in exchange for my review!

This story starts off at a wedding between Stephen and Heather.. but let’s first mention that Heather is a year younger than Stephen’s youngest Daughter.

Tully & Rachel are the daughters of Stephen. Their father is getting remarried while still married to their mom, Pam, who is in a nursing home due to aggressive dementia.

As If this start isn’t juicy enough, each daughter comes with their own baggage and issues. Even Heather has a secret of her own.

After the girls get a hint that their dad may not be who he says he is, they take it upon themselves to get down to the very truth, or so they think.

I thought I had this booked figured out, and a few times I could predict what would happen. The ending nearly knocked me out and I did not see that coming!

If you’re a fan of a good domestic thriller, make sure to get your hands on this April 5, 2022!

Wowza. Wowza, wowza! Another mind blowing read from Sally Hepworth, whom is definitely an author to watch if you love this genre! This book has her unique, clever, and amazing writing style, which depicts characters and the plot so realistically, you almost feel as though you’re reading about friends! Fast paced, unputdownable, and hangover inducing! Packed full of the things us thrill seekers love! Highly, highly recommend for both those new to Hepworth or old fans, as I’m sure it’ll give you exactly what you’re craving and more!

Will buzz around platforms and use top Amazon reviewer number on release!

Oh My Goodness! This is such an amazing novel!
Every one of the characters in this story has their own dysfunctions and intense secrets creating a suspenseful, intriguing thriller that I was totally absorbed in.
These characters all have an amazing story to reveal!
Tell me--- How does Stephen marry Heather ,who is the same age as his daughters? Not only that,
but he is already married! Yes, he is!
OK--- his wife DOES have dementia, and is now in a healthcare facility, BUT WOAH!
Each of Stephen's daughter's have their own situations that have been hidden as does Stephen's future bride that is marrying a man that could be her father?

This book is so well detailed and put together that you cannot help but love it!
Sally Hepworth sure has a way with words and ideas! It is an excellent story
10 stars!

The Younger Wife is a family drama/thriller that was SO fun to read! The story centers around two sisters, each with their own struggles and challenges, who have to navigate their father falling in love and planning to marry a younger woman- all while his wife/their mother is in a facility for dementia. See what I mean?!

This is my third novel by Sally Hepworth and it did not disappoint! I loved the writing style, the different points of view, how the story begins and ends at the wedding, and all the twists and turns in between.

Thank you so much to NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press, and Sally Hepworth for my advanced reader copy in exchange for my honest review.

Whodunnit? Each suspect has means and motive. Suppressed memories, childhood traumas, vendettas. Power of suggestion over reality? This book keeps the reader guessing. Suspense at its finest.

This was an awesome read. One of the best I’ve read in awhile. Very plausible and no weird ending. This dysfunctional family kept me reading until midnight. One of the best new books. #Netgalley.

I always believe it impossible for Sally to outdo her previous novel but alas, she has done it again. The Younger Wife has everything readers look for in a mystery/thriller. While I deeply connected with the characters, I never stopped questioning each one until the very end. Even then, I was left with a shadow of "what if". Kudos to one of the best thriller writers on the scene for another home run!!