I absolutely love this one. I would give it 4.5 stars our of 5. I only didn't give it 5 stars because i guess the ending pretty much half way. But the book was well written. I would recommend this one for fast read.

This is a very quick and easy read, but unfortunately I found it to be very repetitive and so slow that I failed to engage with the characters or the plot. Very predictable, very easy to work out what was happening, so unfortunately this is just 2 stars from me.
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the advance e review copy.

“Can you come and help us please, Daddy? Mummy says the whispering man is back and she’s scared.”

Remember Sports Day every June when you were in elementary school? I’ll bet you played tug-of-war! Aussie author, Nicole Trope has set the stage for a winner takes all game of tug-of-war between her characters. On one end of the rope is Sarah, Gideon’s former wife and on the opposing team, at the other end of the rope, is Charlotte, Gideon’s present fiancee. Both have a tight grasp of the rope, their feet firmly planted on the ground and have absolutely no intention of walking away a loser.

Trope, an auto-read author for me, skillfully keeps readers engaged and guessing until she unveils her signature twist towards the end of the story. From the first sentence, she takes readers on a journey with her characters as they struggle to protect themselves and their loved ones. She brings them to the point where they ponder what they’d do in the same situation before she reveals why her characters behave the way they do. Readers will be wrapped up in the manipulation, fear and exasperating antics in this riveting read as each wife struggles for control of Gideon’s attention.

Trope deftly explores the motives that drive people and the masks they wear as they take steps to protect loved ones. She highlights anxiety, loss, manipulation and divorce.

This fantastic psychological thriller needs to be on your reading list this summer!

I was gifted this advance copy by Nicole Trope, Bookouture and NetGalley and was under no obligation to provide a review.

His Other Wife
by Nicole Trope

Wow, this book had my full attention. I loved how it knew or hoped she was not insane. It was a great read. I was just sorry it ended. But, what a great ending.

Wow is all I can say! This was a thrilling ride! I could not put it down once I picked it up! I thought I knew what was happening but I was wrong! This is my first book by this author and I went and purchased all of her titles I could find on Amazon!

Wow , another great book from this author . Loved the characters and the storyline. Plenty of twists and turns throughout. I would definitely recommend this book and can’t wait for the next from this author. 5 starts from me .

Lots of great twists and turns that leave you guessing until the end!
Gideon and his ex-wife Sarah co-parent their young daughter Emily. However, Sarah has been in and out of mental hospitals, struggling to get rid of the "whispering man" who talks to her and comes out at night. Gideon's new wife, Charlotte, isn't a fan of Sarah and her instability and tries to push Emily away from Sarah.
Lots of family conflict in this book, but there's also a lot of suspense that keeps you guessing. Sarah has a friend from the mental hospital who won't leave her alone, and that along with her shaky past leaves her narrative very unreliable.
The twist at the end was not what I was expecting and left me jaw-dropped on the last page.

Another fun thriller by Nicole Trope. I did guess a lot of the twists, but I still enjoyed it. I’m on board to read everything this author writes!

Two wives. Who to believe?! Maybe neither? This was a super fun read! Telling the story from the vantage point of three
Different people was a smart decision by this author. At one point or another I was slightly skeptical of them all. Fast paced, fresh and a perfect beach read! The element of psychological suspense was the perfect juxtaposition to the seemingly perfect family!
Thanks for the advance copy - will be looking for more from this author!

A gripping plot. Could guess some of the things happening but it was a bit different than what I thought.

Sarah has some mental health issues, which resulted in her been in a institute for 3 months. During this time the care of her 5 year old daughter was being taken by her ex husband Gideon, and his
new wife Charlotte.
Once Sarah is back, Charlotte is not too welcoming of the fact that she has to share a joint custody with Sarah. It's all a matter of time before skeletons coming out its a heart racing finish.

Thank you Netgalley and Bookouture for the ARC

This is a quick and twisty read filled with unreliable narrators. The story is told from 3 POVs- Sarah, who was recently institutionalized for mental illness, her ex-husband, Gideon, and Gideon’s new wife, Charlotte. All are fighting for the safety and happiness of Sarah and Gideon’s daughter Emily.

It was difficult to tell who was telling the truth as Sarah grapples with strange things happening that cause her and her loved ones to think she may not be as healthy as she is letting on. Charlotte seems to have an unhealthy obsession with Emily, but is she just looking out for her? And poor Gideon is stuck in a love triangle as he tries to support both the women in his life.

I had an inkling of what might really be going on but I was only partly right, as the full story was even twistier than I had anticipated, with a few big surprises. The story moves at a fast pace the entire way through and caused me to change my mind a few times as to what was really happening. The ending did leave a few unanswered questions, which is not my preference, but didn’t detract from my overall enjoyment of the story.

Overall this was a quick and fun read and I’d recommend it to those who enjoy psychological thrillers. Thanks to Netgalley for providing me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

Sarah spent 3 months in a mental health facility due to extreme insomnia and depression that caused her to break down. Now she's thrilled to be home. Her focus is on staying healthy and being with her 5-year-old daughter as much she can. But she soon starts hearing the same sounds at night that that led to her insomnia. Meanwhile, her husband’s new wife is making her question her recovery.

This story is filled with the type of crazy, manipulating characters you love to hate. Told through multiple points of view, this book will keep you guessing until you’re near the end.

Thanks to NetGalley and Bookouture for the opportunity to read and review this ARC. #HisOtherWife #NetGalley

This was my first book I’ve read by this author and it definitely won’t be my last! Excellent book about divorce, blended families, and all the dynamics associated with such. This book was told from three viewpoints… Sarah, Gideon,and Charlotte. I thought there was very good character development with all three. The use of curse words was kept to a minimum. The author did a great job with describing the different homes. I don’t want to give any spoilers so I’ll just say that this book kept me guessing until the end. Time to order some more books from this author! Thank you net galley, the publisher, and the author for an advanced copy of this book.

Trashy popcorn thriller lovers, unite and read this book! It’s not mind-blowing, it’s not brilliant, it’s not even very thoughtful, but it is entertaining.

This book is about three people: Gideon, his ex-wife, Sarah, and his new wife, Charlotte. Gideon and Sarah split up when she was having mental health issues, and then he met Charlotte - the exact opposite of his ex. They married, and the three began coparenting Gideon and Sarah’s daughter, Emily.

The problem is, one of these people is crazy. Totally batshit crazy. The book keeps you wondering who as it goes along, written from the viewpoints of these three. Sarah has brutal insomnia, and has hallucinations of a “whispering man” who is out to get her. Charlotte is a perfectionist, a woman who can’t stand not having control over everything in her life. Gideon … well, he may still be in love with Sarah. This triangle has a lot of drama.

This was a super fast read, as it was very simple. There are lots of twists and turns, but they were pretty predictable. Overall, I was entertained by this book, but I was at times rolling my eyes at how unrealistic the whole story was. This drops my rating from four stars to three. I think I’m an outlier with that rating, but I just didn’t find this book to be anything special. If you’re looking for a fun, mindless read, this is your book though!

(Thank you to Bookouture, Nicole Trope, and NetGalley for the ARC in exchange for my review.)

Poor Gideon didn't want to leave his first wife Sarah but she made it plain that she didn't want him in her life anymore. Sarah had suffered a miscarriage and it had badly affected her mental health so much so that Gideon was caring for their daughter Emily along with his new partner Charlotte. Charlotte adored Emily and would love to be her full-time mum especially since Gideon had told her that he didn't want any more children. Gideon was determined that he would share custody of Emily with her mum and wanted Sarah to get better so it could be achieved. Charlotte had different ideas, which would see their lives spiraling out of control with terrible consequences. I loved the story, it's a brilliant psychological thriller and definitely worth 5*.

Sarah has suffered a number of losses. Her unborn child, and then her parents. She is too afraid to sleep in case something happens to her beloved child, Emily. She begins to hallucinate and hears who she calls "The Whispering Man" threatening her and her child.
She drove her husband, Gideon away, although she still loved him.
Gideon meets Charlotte who is seemingly the perfect wife.

One night, Emily calls her father in a panic, and Gideon finds her and Sarah in the closet, hiding from the Whispering Man.

Sarah is committed to a private clinic, and Emily lives with Charlotte and Gideon. Charlotte steps into the role of Mother as though she was born to it.

Sarah comes home and has supervised visits with Emily, and then is allowed to have Emily sleeping over one night at a time..... and then the Whispering Man makes a reappearance.

The twists and turns in this novel are tremendous. You distrust Charlotte immediately because she is insanely jealous of her husband's first wife.

I loved the creepiness of this book, the hair on my arms stood up whenever the Whispering Man made his presence known...When Sarah went to the window to check, I expected her to come face to face with the monster.

The ending was WOW, I never expected it.

I like Nicole Trope's books, she is very talented in the psychological thriller genre.

Thanks to the publishers and Netgalley for the ARC.

I received an arc copy of this book from Net Galley in exchange for my honest opinion of it. This book was just okay for me. It actually didn't pick up until about the last third of the book. It was predictable and I was able to figure out early what was going on so the few twists were not surprises. I just felt like it was a typical psychological thriller.

Wow! Nicole Trope hit this one out of the park. Great domestic thriller with non stop action. Loved the layout and storyline and everything about this book. Really great characters that kept me totally invested, I could not quit turning the pages. So well done. Highly recommend
Thank you NetGalley for the opportunity to read and review this book

This is, hands down, one of the best thrillers I have read this year. Nicole Trope just keeps getting better and better with each new book.

Even two years after his divorce, Gideon is unable to stop himself from running to his ex-wife Sarah, everytime she needs help, if only for their daughter Emily's sake. Sarah's deteriorating mental health worries him no end and he refuses to put Emily in danger. Charlotte had given up hope of finding love or becoming a mother when Gideon and Emily came into her life and now she can't imagine a world without them. But Sarah's looming presence in their family life makes her apprehensive. Sarah regrets having divorced Gideon and breaking up their family. Now Emily is all that she has and she refuses to give her up without a fight.

From the very first chapter, the narrative resounds with a sense of foreboding. The author's writing deserves special mention here as she instils dread and discomfort on behalf of the characters as she plies on the suspense. Clues are generously sprinkled throughout the narrative that by about halfway in, you get an inkling of what exactly is happening.And yet you can't help that heart-in-your-mouth feeling as the climax unveils.

The plot revealed through the POVs of the three main characters - Gideon, Sarah and Charlotte - touches upon matters of mental health issues, the mindset of children from broken families, the depths of a mother's love, and about yearning for lost love. The author skillfully wields emotion as she does intrigue through her narrative, making Sarah's grief, Charlotte's insecurity and Gideon's moral dilemma all the more palpable.

Overall, totally addictive and utterly unputdownable. Thanks to Netgalley and Bookouture for providing a digital copy of the book in exchange for an honest review.

Thank you for allowing me to review this latest book from Nicole Trope. She writes thrillers so well. I was hooked from beginning to end, so many twists, so much to ponder as you read on.
The story centres on 3 main characters Sarah, a mother with one daughter, who miscarried her 2nd baby and has a breakdown. She pushes away her husband Gideon who divorces her. He marries Charlotte. The story is told from the viewpoint of these characters, although others play a part.
I recommend this to anyone who loves to read psychological thrillers. I'm looking forward to reading more by Nicole Trope.