This is the second book in a row that was a wild ride. This might be the ultimate popcorn thriller. Again this starts as a regular psychological thriller, but the more I read, the more I was drawn in, then surprised where this one kept going. I suspected one of the twists, then doubted it, then suspected it again… But ultimately this had a heck of a twist that I did not suspect. And I’d say pulling one over on me was not easy, but it seems I am either slipping or the authors are getting better at hiding what is coming.

Deep multi-layered characters that are grieving the loss of their wife and mother. I wasn’t really sure I liked anyone nor whether I could trust anyone. All of them gave off an unreliable vibe, but that is also the norm for this type of book.

If you are a fan of twisty, keep you guessing books, this one has to be on your TBR. It stays at a nice even pace, but when I finished I was left contemplating what I had just read. I think Emily Shiner is one I will need to add to my list of reliable popcorn thrillers authors along with Freida McFadden and Daniel Hurst. Always wickedly fun to read and pushing the boundaries of where I think it is heading.

I both listened and read this one and can’t decide which version I liked more. Todd Kramer and Kate Handford’s narration let the story shine and kept me engaged and wanting more along with the plot. I am becoming such a fan of dual narration for dual POVs. The two of them did a fantastic job.

If you need a book to start off your spooky season, you should pick this one up. Because what could be scarier than people themselves.

Lola discovers her husband is having an affair, but an accident leads to her death. However, not everyone feels it is an accident and when Evan employs a housekeeper her reasons to be there are more than to just get the house in order.

From the first chapter this novel is sinister and you know will be a page-turner.

Shiner tells us this narrative from multiple points of view allowing us to see every angle of what is happening. I could not put this novel down, it had twists I didn’t see coming and was filled with suspense. I did guess a small part of it, but it did not take away from this novel which any psychological thriller love with want to read.

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Evan and his daughter Jessica are caught in a whirlwind when Lola (Evan’s wife & Jessica’s mom) falls down the stairs and is killed. Some people think it’s an accident and some people are questioning the situation. It’s also tricky when Evan is the chief of police.

The last quarter of the book went by so quickly and I really enjoyed that part but the beginning was pretty slow.

Thanks to NetGalley & the publisher for this ARC.

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Whilst I'd worked certain bits out quite early on, I had absolutely no idea of the carnage that it was about to descend into!

The Wife In the Photo is such a well plotted book with some cleverly written, duplicitous characters who definitely aren't all they seem, until the big reveals at the end.

I flew through the pages and it quickly turned into a one sitting book for me.

A twisty thriller full of suspense, secrets and THAT showdown!

The book starts at Warner's house, where Lola falls from the stairs and dead.
Lola left a husband, Evan, and a daughter, Jessica, and both of them are struggling to manage their day to day life in the house.
With recommendation from Evan's assistant at the office, they hire a housekeeper, Ariel.
But, Ariel isn't just a housekeeper, she has motive, she hides something, the same as Evan hides a dark secret.
After just a few chapters, I got hooked and couldn't put it down - just a big question of who's this Ariel? What these characters' deep secrets? Who done it?

Just one little thing that I feel the story is a bit too rush and I wish there's more background story of each of the characters. The story is great, kept me intrigued, yet the characters feel bit under developed and the ending is bit underwhelming.

While I was able to figure out who was responsible for Lola's death early on, the book was still enjoyable so I finished it. The characters were interesting and the story moves quickly. I would recommend this to those who enjoy fast paced thrillers. Special Thank You to Emily Shiner, Bookouture, and NetGalley for allowing me to read a complimentary copy prior to publication in exchange for an honest review.

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Review for 'The Wife In The Photo' by Emily Shiner.

Read and reviewed for Bookouture, Bookouture Anonymous NetGalley, Emily Shiner and Bookouture Audiobooks.

Publication date 7th September 2023.

This is the fourth book I have read by this author. I have also read 'The Caretaker', 'You Can't Hide', 'Her Husband's Secret's and 'I'm Following You' which I would highly recommend.


This novel consists of a prologue and 56 chapters.. The chapters are short to medium in length so possible to read 'just one more chapter' before bed...OK, I know yeah right, but still just in case!



Emily does it yet again!! I genuinely don't think she can make a book that I don't love!! Love, love, loved this book!!!! Absolutely gripping edge of your seat page turner!!!


This book is extremely well written with vivid descriptions that really set the scene and put you in the storyline. The cover and synopsis suit the book perfectly.

The storyline was captivating and addictive from the first page until the last and I was completely invested in it. It was absolutely rammed full of lies, secrets, tension, twists, suspense and everything you could ask for in a page turning psychological thriller. I just could not stop listening to this absolutely addictive audiobook from the first word to the last. Emily's extremely talented and evocative skills along with Kate and Todd's incredible narratives really brought the book to life and I was completely absorbed throughout. I lost count of the amount of times I promised myself one more chapter but that one finished in a way I just HAD to know what would happen next so I said just more and this went on and on until I ended up finishing it in one sitting!!! It was absolutely ram packed with mystery, revenge, secrets, deceit, turns, mind blowing explosive twists, consequences, tension, suspense, and absolutely everything you could ask for in a psychological thriller. I absolutely love Emily's books and am guaranteed to be shocked every time I pick one up which is not an easy feat considering how many books I read a year so a HUGE CONGRATULATIONS Emily!!! One of the things I love about her books is that they can also be quite thought provoking and always end with MASSIVE BOMBSHELLS that I absolutely love and never do see coming. Emily's evocative writing drags you deep into the storyline from the first sentence to the very last and will keep you up until the very last word! THAT ladies and gentleman is a true sign of an absolute must read. I absolutely loved the ending which was definitely an unexpected twist which is just one of the reasons I love Emily's books, she manages to get me every single time!! I've said it before about Emily's books and I shall say it again!! I would absolutely LOVE to see this turned into a movie and would wait up all night to get tickets to watch it!!

I hope your busy writing your next book Emily as I just cannot wait to see what bombshell twist and explosive storyline you have up your sleeve for us next!!!!

This is one of the few books that I have listened to 100% on Audiobook. If I listen to a book on audiobook I usually also read the physical book between but for the second time I listened to the whole book and I was impressed! I must say a HUGE congratulations to the narrators Kate Handford and Todd Kramer who both did an amazing job bringing this story and the characters to life. I have previously listened to 'Best Friend's Forever' by Shannon Hollinger and 'Local Girl Missing' by Lisa Regan that were all also narrated by Kate Handford and I would highly recommend listening to or reading them all as it they re other fantastic page turners from other great authors!! I would listen to it in the car and while walking at any opportunity. I'm not only looking forward to reading more books by Emily but also to listening to more books narrated by both Kate and Todd!


Do not start this book until you have cleared your schedules as you will not be able to put it down!!

The characters were all realistic and strong and I was completely invested in them throughout. I love the fact that we got to see what was happening from the points of view from all of the three main characters Evan, Ariel and Jessica and to know why they were doing what they were and how they were feeling throughout. There are also chapters from Lola and Jessica's diaries which give an even larger picture of what is going on. Emily weaves all of the chapters and diary entries together with perfect timing until it all comes together with an explosive BANG!! It also explains absolutely everything which leaves no question unanswered at the end which is a pet hate of mine!! This also really helps the reader understand them more making them more realistic to the reader. My heart went out to Ariel who was just trying to work out what had really happened to Lola and what is going on behind the closed doors. All of the characters were multi layered with complex personalities which definitely made them all the more interesting to read about!!! Unfortunately, I really can not say anymore as I don't want to spoil it for future readers. I had no idea who to trust, what was really going on or where it was all leading which just goes to show what a talented author Emily is and I cannot wait to get hooked into her next psychological thriller 'The Hotel' You will just have to pick up your copy to find out who is right, who was wrong and what happens to them all and trust me you will not regret it!!! Regardless of what I thought about who, each character worked perfectly to make this page turning psychological thriller!!!



Congratulations Emily on yet ANOTHER huge success. This is why you are in my favourite 5 authors list!! Here's to your next success 🥂!!

Make sure you read to the very end of the book to read the prologue of Emily's ' The Hotel' which promises to be just as addictive as this book and is one I'm definitely looking forward to reading myself. Keep your eyes peeled for my review of it coming soon!!


Overall an absolutely unputdownable, action packed, intriguing psychological thriller that will keep you up at night on the edge of your seat with a pounding heart!!


296 pages/ 8 hours 23 minutes.

This book is just £1.99 to purchase on kindle, free with kindle unlimited, £39.37 for the audiobook, £7.99 for the audiobook with Audible and 8.99 in paperback via Amazon at time of review which I think is an absolute bargain for this book!!!

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The opening chapter felt so creepy and sinister, poor Lola.
What I wanted to know is what on earth had happened to her ?.

Lola’s husband Evan and Daughter Jessica are adrift after her death, both lost and confused. So Evan hires a housekeeper to get things back to normal she’s called Ariel but what Even doesn’t know is that Ariel is here for one purpose only.

This was SO INTENSE, flipping between multiple points of view and Lola’s Diary,
I couldn’t take a breath at some points thinking anything could happen at any moment.

It had so many little twists,
I was absolutely shook at some of them, even though I guessed who the culprit was it didn’t take away from what an explosive book this was.

This was twisty and quite a tense read. A family with a teenage daughter having a bit more than the usual ups and downs. When Lola discovers that her husband is being unfaithful, she initially tries to work through the problem and Evan promises to stop the affair. He doesn’t. That eggs Lola to plan to leave him taking Jessica their daughter with her. She didn’t know that spelled doom for herself and she dies of a so called “accident”.

Fast forward, we have a housekeeper entering the scene and though Jessica initially angry, calms down somewhat though Evan is never quite at ease. Ariel came recommended through Miriam who has worked with Evan for years and is a dependable sort.

The machinations behind Ariel and Miriam come up midway in the story, as it is divided into chapters outlining all the main characters emotions and plans but it did not work out, quite the way anyone bought it would.

Each person wanted a different outcome - no one got that.

Very much a page turner.

Wow! Absolutely mind blowing edge of your seat suspense and tension. It's my first job as a housekeeper and I know that he murdered his wife, I need to protect there daughter. Omg the twists gave me whiplash and I was literally screaming at my kindle. There were so many unexpected twists that I had to reread a few sentences to make sure that I got it right. Utterly addictive I read it in one long sitting so make sure to clear your schedule before you start this page turning physcological thriller.

This family needs to move to a house without stairs. The story opens after the wife has fallen down the stairs and died. The husband and daughter are devastated but are also keeping a secret. I’ve read a few of Emily Shiner’s books and love her writing style. She keeps you guessing with all the secrets and twists. I enjoyed this book and the unexpected surprises. If you like thrillers that keep you guessing, you will want to check out this book!

The Wife In The Photo by Emily Shiner is an absolutely marvellous contemporary psychological thriller that had me hooked from the start.
I held on for dear life as the action twisted this way and that. I thought I had it all worked out – how wrong was I!
Our actions have consequences. We reap what we sow – or do we? Sometimes carefully laid plans come crashing down. Other times we might just get away with murder!
The Wife In The Photo is cleverly constructed and extremely well executed. The reader witnesses the murder in the opening scenes. The book is then written from before the murder and afterwards from several alternating points of view and also from diary entries.
Are monsters born? Or are they a product of their environment?
We witness just how far someone will go in order to protect their loved ones.
All the characters were well drawn and realistic. Not all were likable but my responses to the individuals were guided by the marvellous pen of the author. Emily Shiner drew me in and led me up and down the garden path, expertly manipulating my emotions.
The Wife In The Photo is a truly cracking read. It is suspenseful and deeply chilling. I thoroughly enjoyed it. It is a psychological thriller out of the top drawer. I look forward to much more from Emily Shiner.
I received a free copy from the publishers. A favourable review was not required. All opinions are my own.

Now this was a great thrill ride! The Wife in the Photo was my first Emily Shiner, and certainly won’t be the last!
Fans of domestic psychological thrillers, unite!

Lola has taken a tumble down the stairs and dead. Was it an accident? Or did someone push her. She left behind her cheating chief of police husband, Evan, and her teenage daughter, Jessica. Feeling like he can’t keep everything under control at the house, he hires a housekeeper. But is she really more than that? And if so, why is she REALLY there?

So many little twists throughout kept me guessing on where everyone was going to land (pun intended), and the ending left me speechless!

Thank you NetGalley and Bookouture for this ARC in exchange for my honest opinion.

Pub date: 7 September 2023

Books like the wife in the photo by Emily Shriner are why I continue to get Emily Shriner books. This book is towed from three different points of view Evan the husband with the secret Lola‘s diary a woman who found out her husband was cheating an aerial a woman who comes to work for Evan but has ulterior motives. Evan is the chief of police and recently his wife died while falling down the stairs or at least that is a story he’s willing to tell you see Evan has a secret but because he also has a teenage daughter Jessica and a public profession he hast to maintain a certain image and if he secrets got out his image would be ruined. When he asked his secretary to help him find a maid to help around the house because since the death of Lola things have gotten out of hand she introduces him to a woman name Ariel throughout the book we learn how Ariel new Lola and why she is a hell bent on getting Evan arrested for Lola‘s murder or at least at first she is. We also get to see Lola‘s heartbreak at finding out Evan was cheating almost every other chapter is a chapter out of her diary and it really helps the rear get a hold on the whole situation. I find the authors books or more shit than Miss but sometimes she’ll write a book that I just don’t connect to at all but as for this one I absolutely love that this is the author at her best a truly twisty murderous thriller! she is definitely one of those riders who win at her best makes you feel as if you’re part of the story and your heartbeat rate is proof if you love a really really good thriller with awesome twist you will never see Carmen do you need to read the wife in the photo there is a book I highly recommend and thoroughly enjoyed. I want to thank Bookoucher a AnNet Galley for my free Ark copy please forgive any mistakes as I am blind and dictate my review.

3.5 ⭐️

This is a quick paced thriller with a lot of twists and will keep you guessing and then second guessing your guesses 😂 did I guess who really killed Lola - yes, yes I did and pretty early on- did I constantly wonder about my choice of killer ? Yep 😂 there were also a few unexpected turns I definitely didn’t see coming !

What I didn’t love about the book was it was very repetitive at times - I know the POVs were often diaries etc but I found the same information / thought was repeated over and over again . Kinda like what I did here 😂

Fans of psychological thrillers, this is a book for you! When a mother, Lola, dies after a fall down the stairs, the reader is left guessing what really happened. Lola’s death leaves her husband and daughter alone, so they bring in help to manage the home. Of course, the woman hired to help is not what she seems!

This is a fast paced, twisty read all the way to the end! Even though I figured out one twist, the other caught me by surprise. Overall, a very fun read!

Full of suspense, this book will keep you turning pages! I didn’t like any of the characters, but I found myself cheering for a couple of them! This is a good book for people who enjoy big twists!

Holy whizz, what did I just read!? This was an adrenaline rush in the form of a book! This was such a fantastic and totally gripping book. I love Emily's books and this is easily a new fave of hers for me.

This book doesn't just start off with a bang, it starts off with a "thud." Lola is dead and immediately we're given some suspects. From the first few chapters it's clear that there's a large secret and while some will do anything to uncover it, there's someone who will do anything to keep it hidden.

Even though I was able to guess a few of the bigger plot twists, they were still fun and the small ones kept me on the edge of my seat. Shiner really brings to life just how far some are willing to go for family, and you have to wonder, where do you draw the line?

Lola is married to Evan Warner, the Chief of Police, and they are parents to young teenager, Jessica. Their marriage has been good until recently when Lola discovered he had been cheating on her. One day after a fierce argument, Lola steps outside on her porch. Evan follows and she ends up slipping off the porch, falling and breaking her neck.

Now, Evan and Jessica are struggling with Lola's death and trying to keep up with the house and other chores. When Evan asks his assistant if she knows of a housekeeper he can hire, she soon comes up with someone named Ariel. When Evan interviews her, he is impressed and she quickly gets the house, laundry, shopping, and cooking well in hand.

But Ariel is hiding a secret from Evan and she is there for a bigger reason than to be their housekeeper. Evan shows he has a temper and that worries Ariel not only for herself but for Jessica who is grieving for her mother.

This book is a complete edge-of-the-seat read. The author made us hold our breath waiting for what was to come next and dreading it as well. It’s tense, scary, compelling and very well-written. Whew! Enjoy!

Copy provided by NetGalley in exchange for a fair and honest review.