I requested this book on Netgalley as Into the Darkest Corner by Elizabeth Haynes is one of my favourite reads ever, and I hoped this would be in a similar vein.

Chloe and Tom are married. Tom is a total narcissist and has Chloe well and truly under his control. When Chloe realises he is playing away with the lovely Savannah, she hatches a plan to try to escape but all doesn't go as she would like.

Told in a 3 person narrative, Chloe's, Tom's and Savannah's we get every character's POV. None of the characters are particularly likeable or endearing in any way, Tom being especially despicable. Short snappy chapters keep you hooked, however, the story really ends up going nowhere. The ending imho isn't good and I was left disappointed and with so many questions. I was so invested and wanted a triumphant ending for Chloe and for her to go out with a roar. What I got was a rushed and hurried, totally unbelievable ending that whimpered out rather than roared. A disappointing 3 stars.

This book was very well written even though the Stepford wive compliance thing (no spoilers) irritated me immensely. I can't imagine living my life like that! I enjoyed the book a lot and will definitely read more in future!
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What a well-written book.

Most of the time it is around three people. Tom his wife Chloe and Savanagh a high-class escort. Other characters pop up throughout this story.

Domestic abuse at its best.
Tom is a control freak and Chloe does everything he asks of her even how many mouthfuls of food she eats.
He lays out the clothes he wants her to wear and demands a nightie with different colors for her to wear whatever his mood is and she politely obeys

Tom's depraved and clever although he plays havoc with her mind, he's careful not to lash out physically and show any bruises.

Wow, what a fabulous book, after reading it. i felt that I'd done 100 situps as my stomach was so tense and in knots.
Gemma Rogers writes some fabulous books and i have read them all but this one was a real cracker.

Trying not to spoil it, but let's just say this looks like the type of psychological thriller we see on the shelves regularly, but it goes a lot further.
Each character always takes it further than we expect them to and that's what makes this completely different and surprising.

This is a domestic thriller suspense and I was immediately hooked from the very first few pages! I couldn't read fast enough. It is definitely a page turner.

This book sure knows how to pull the punches. It highlights ho shocking a controlling partner can be and what can stem from these shocking behaviours. A very well written book. I think I have just found a new favourite author.

Having previously read one of Gemma's books and loved it , I had high expectations for this one and it didnt disappoint. I couldnt wait to start reading it. She didnt disappoint . I loved it. The tension had my anxiety levels high. Told by multiple perspectives , I couldnt put it down. Highly recommend.

Thank you @rararesources and @GemmaRodgers79 for letting me be part if this tour and reviewing this book. The Good Wife is psychological thriller gener. I really enjoyed reading this book. It hooked me from the first paragraph. The story is about Chloe who has controlling husband and is not happy and meets Savannah who she hires to help her. The twists are brilliant and did not see them coming. I hated Tom and was not sure on Savannah but I did change my mind half way through but I felt sorry for Chole. Theres a good ampunt of tension running through the book. The Good wife is definitely worth a read, loved it, could not put it down. 5 stars.

The good wife - It had a lot of tension all the way though and I couldn’t wait to find out the outcome . I’ve always loved this author but this book was one of her best . I would definitely recommend it to my friends and followers. 5 stars from me , I can’t wait for the next book from her

I’d give this super slow paced thriller(?) a solid 2.5 ⭐️….definitely not a page turner. The main characters were unlikeable and often made it difficult to finish the book. There were so many unnecessary details that prolonged the book. All the details failed to provide an interesting plot. I dreaded Chloe and Tom’s POV chapters…they just kept getting worse and more predictable.

I’ve enjoyed previous books by the author…but this one wasn’t for me. I would not recommended this book to others….maybe the audiobook version would be better 🤷‍♀️

Thanks to NetGalley, the publisher and the author for the gifted ARC…as all opinions are my own.

The Good Wife by Gemma Rogers

Can Chloe get away?


Tom and Chloe look like the perfect couple. But are they?

Secrets and lies and abuse are masked by their facade of happiness they present to the world.

In the beginning it was a whirlwind affair and quick marriage but three years into it, Chloe has had enough.

Enough of being abused, hit, controlled and having everything monitered including 10 bites of food.

As a former abused woman, reading what Chloe went through was hard, but necessary to the story.
Remembering how isolated I became, when my own family was a main reason I ran to this man.....but anyway, victims/survivors are isolated in order for their abuser to gain more control.

Chloe has reacher her limit and sees an escape perhaps.

At a work function Tom wins a lottery, and a mistress.

Chloe hatches a plan, to get the mistress to possibly take her place.

From this point the story takes off and many things happen which I can't share.

I will say I was intrigued and invested enough to see if Chloe would get out or not.

I hate to say I enjoyed the story but I couldn't put it down, I had to find out how it ended.

So that sad, warnings here abuse mentioned, sex mentioned and explicit sexual conduct happened in this story, if these things bother the reader, then skip this book.


Thank you NetGalley, the publisher and author
3.75 ***

Thank you to NetGalley and Boldwood Books for providing me with an ARC in exchange for my honest review. Chloe and Tom have been married for 3 years and seemed to live a happy life. Tom starts to become more and more controlling, he picks out Chloe's clothes for her, won't let her work, won't let her see her friends and monitors everything she does and everywhere she goes. Then one night at a staff function Tom holds the lucky ticket and wins the big prize. He wins $5,000 but he also wins Savannah. Eventually Chloe finds out about Savannah and instead of being furious with her she comes up with her own little plan to hopefully get Savannah to help her leave this prison of a marriage once and for all. Loved this book and look forward to reading many more by this Author!!!! The twist was great too!!

"The Good Wife" promises a thrilling domestic suspense however it fell short of the empowering story I was hoping for. While I thought Gemma Rogers did a good job portraying Tom's character, the execution of Cloe's escape plan was hard for me to buy into and lacked that sense of dread needed to propel the story forward. In today's heightened awareness surrounding domestic abuse, some actions and motivations of the characters were hard to buy into.

Despite these shortcomings, I thought the story offered moments of intrigue, which had me click the pages to see how it all turned out for Cloe.

I have to admit, I didn’t really get into this one until around the 40% mark. It started off really slow, but then once it picked up I was hooked!

Thank you to NetGalley, Gemma Rogers, and Boldwood Books for an ARC copy of "The Good Wife".

"The Good Wife" delves into the dark and intricate web of a controlling and abusive marriage.

The story portrays the psychological toll of such a toxic relationship, highlighting the isolation and despair felt by Chloe as she is cut off from her loved ones and denied the opportunity to pursue her interests. Tom controls every facet of her existence, dictating her hairstyle, wardrobe choices, social interactions, and daily routines. Chloe finds a glimmer of hope in an unexpected encounter with Savannah that opens up the possibility of freedom.

If you're looking for a compelling psychological thriller with compelling characters, I recommend adding this to your reading list.

Very twisty, but could have been a bit shorter because it seemed to drag on a bit much in places. Definitely needs trigger warnings for domestic violence.

This was an all-around fun book to read. I enjoyed the fresh storyline and was unable to predict what came next! I think anyone who loves suspense and a quick read will enjoy this book!

Oh Wow this book is so powerful and I genuinely think it is unforgettable. I was obsessed with this book and loved the fact the ending is so unpredictable, this twists and turns were perfectly plotted to keep you guessing and trying to figure out the ending. I loved both Chloe and Savannah, they were so different and I love the fact they were portrayed as strong women even if they didnt feel it. I would never have guessed the outcome but I loved that I genuinely couldn't read it fast enough. I don't want to say too much as it may risk spoiling this wonderful book. I will say if you like a powerful domestic thriller that will take your breath away then this is perfect. #thegoodwife #gemmarogers #domesticthriller #boldwood #netgalley

The Good Wife is a suspenseful and compelling domestic thriller.
Chloe and Tom have been married for 3 years after a 3 month whirlwind romance. As the years have progressed Chloe is increasingly isolated in her marriage. Tom controls everything: he selects the clothes she is going to wear each morning, gives her a list of chores she has to complete before he returns home. Not only does he decide what she eats but she can only take 10 bites from each meal.
Tom has just been promoted at work and at an evening work event Chloe meets the stunningly beautiful Savannah.
Told in 3 POV characters, Chloe, Tom and Savannah this novel will hook you from the beginning.
The author manages to convey the plight of Chloe with great delicacy and sympathy. All the characters are well drawn and the pacing is perfect. The plot moves quickly and has several twists and turns that will keep you guessing.
Many thanks to the author, publisher and NetGalley UK for the ARC.

Gemma Rogers has written numerous psychological thrillers, and I have thoroughly enjoyed everyone. The Good Wife exceeded every expectation I have for a book by this author. Yes, it was that good.

Told from multiple points of view, Chloe, Tom, her husband, and Savannah. Chloe is totally and utterly controlled by Tom. Gemma Rogers writes this so well that I felt like my heart could break for Chloe as I read. In the past, I have worked with domestic violence victims, and this book took me right back to that time so easily.

After meeting Chloe, Savannah decides to attempt to help her escape. As a character, Savannah is the unknown quantity, and that added an extra edge to the story. I wasn't overly sure of her, although I quite liked her.

The characters absolutely made this story. All well fleshed out and, whether good or bad,.they all had me curious how this would work out. I have to say I couldn't stop reading until I closed the book. The amount of guesses I made and got wrong along the way created a perfect storm for me. The fact that this author can still leave me guessing so wildly with the unpredictability of the story tells me enough.

I almost inhaled this book. I read it so fast. The pages sped by, and before I knew it, I was finished. Memorable characters with a tight plot and enough tension to keep me on my feet. Gemma Rogers has knocked it out of the park with The Good Wife. I am truly looking forward to her next release!
Thanks to Boldwood Books, Rachel's Random Resources and NetGalley.