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With a plot as dark and complex as a Pinot noir, and twists as crisp as a good Chardonnay, you won’t be able to put down this wine-country thriller!

This was a fantastic read! I loved the dual timelines and the rich characters, and the Napa setting added a great dimension. The twists and turns kept coming until the very last page.

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What I loved: June's story and the setting and description of wine-making in Napa. What I wished was better - the timelines with the different POVs - took a little bit to get oriented every time. I keep mixing up the young sons. It was suspenseful and everyone was thrown in as a potential suspect, but the end was off the rails for me.

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I received a complimentary e-book copy of this book from the publisher, in exchange for a review. I have given the book 4 stars because it was well-written and kept me turning the (virtual) pages, but as described below, there was one plot line I could have done without. Thus the 4 stars.

Other reviewers have given fairly comprehensive synopses, and I will not repeat their efforts here.

Even though the chapters were labeled as to what year and whose point of view, I found the multiple timelines to be a challenge. Perhaps it's just my rapidly aging brain which just features more and more "senior moments" as time goes on, but each time I had to say to myself, okay, this is Bev's timeline, so Josh is almost 18 and Kieran is a baby. In June's timeline Josh had been dead for 10 years, and it just took my brain a little longer to catch up every time the timeline changed. Others' mileage, of course can and will vary.

There was one plot line that I could have done without. So as not to throw in a spoiler, I won't mention exactly what this plot line was, but I don't think it really added anything to the story. (It involved Bev's history.)

One explosive revelation was one I did not guess ahead of time. I did have a few theories but I never thought of the one the author used.

And finally, perhaps due to the lateness of the hour when I frankly could not put the book down and pushed on through to the end, I was never quite sure exactly what happened (and who did it) to a certain teenage girl.

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Not sure where to begin. Two separate stories are going on at once in two different life spans. Past and present. I could not comprehend Bev’s logic to her life and when I settled with her personality her next decision in life just made me disregard her even more.

On the other hand, June’s story was heartfelt and sad. I wanted to know more about the present of June’s life and how she and Josh met. Her timeline was short and dismissive.

The world-building was good just could not relate with the one main character Bev, and the twist at the end just wasn’t for me.

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Torn between a 3 or a 4 for this one… I’ll land on 3.5 rounded up. The suspense was definitely there and I was intrigued with both storylines. Like with many thrillers now, there were a few too many red herrings/unrealistic connections that pushed this too far fetched. The epilogue felt way too rushed - the culprit was so quick to anger in my opinion that it just didn’t feel plausible. A solid sophomore novel for sure but still could’ve been a little better.

Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

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I just finished reading Till Death Do Us Part by Laurie Elizabeth Flynn and Wow! Secrets, secrets, and more secrets! This novel is told from two different characters during two different time periods. Which I always enjoy. Especially when those time periods are connected by events between them. In this case they were connected but there was also another story happening too. The level of family drama and as I mentioned before secrets, is at a high point. I definitely didn’t see some of the twists and turns coming that ended up being played out. There is also a great deal about wine throughout both timelines. Like a lot about wine. Thank you to NetGalley and Simon & Schuster for the ARC!

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Wow this is a true page turner so many twists and turns so many questions. I literally could not figure out what had happened to Josh a young man who disappears right after his wedding there are so many surprises so many shocks it kept me turning the page’s late into the night..A new author for me looking forward to reading more of her books and will be recommending.#netgalley #simon&schuster

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A favourite thriller trope of mine is the "I thought my husband had died? but there he is alive!" not because I wish any ill will toward my own spouse, but because I love reading along as the author untangles the mystery. Flynn's inventive plot is compelling and clever - offering dual timelines, multiple twists, and shifting and unreliable perspectives. This is perfect for fans of domestic suspense thrillers. Thank you to Simon and Schuster and NetGalley for the E-Arc.

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The setting for this thriller is the beautiful and romantic Napa Valley vineyards. Ten years after June’s beloved husband Josh drowned while they were on their honeymoon, she becomes engaged to a wonderful man and is looking forward to a new chapter in her life. Suddenly her newfound happiness is interrupted when she sees a man in the distance looking in her direction that looks like Josh. Is she imagining things?
When June sees the photo of the owner of one of Napa’s vineyards. He looks exactly like Josh. Despite the stress of planning her upcoming wedding, she goes to Napa to find out if this is her husband and did, he really die? What she encounters when she arrives and finds out the truth about her first marriage is beyond anything she could imagine.
Terrific cast of characters in this story that really make it come alive. The description of the harvesting of grapes for different wines will excite any wine lover reading this book. A mind blowing, jaw-dropping thriller full of twists and turns that will keep you up all night until you finish the book.

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June was madly in love with her husband Josh and only 7 days after they got married on their honeymoon, he passes away. But the thing is June doesn't believe it is an accident, which causes her to have trouble coping with this unimaginable loss. Finally, 10 years later she is engaged and trying to move on but she's still desperate for answers.

Till Death Do Us Part is an emotional thrilling novel told in two POV's from June present day, and Josh's Mother Bev in 1999. I loved how this story flowed and we really got to know Josh and his mother, and it really helped June's story flow in present day when she is trying to cope with loss, figure out answers, and move on.

Through the story we see how the stories collide and the twists were AMAZING! I was not expecting the book to take the turn that it did, it had me up all night long.

I also loved the setting in Napa and learning so much about the process of wine.

This is a must read this summer!

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This was giving me all of the vibes of Fool Me Once where June stops at nothing to determine that she saw her late fiance.. It made me want to go to Napa Valley and help her investigate if this is him. Such a good read and i could not put this book down until the last page!

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Thanks to NetGalley and Simon and Schuster for the ARC.. Wow! What a fantastic domestic thriller. My first by this author, but I enjoyed her easy style and great writing. Highly recommend.

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This book was such a page turner for me. I love stories told in dual timelines and this one was great. I kept turning pages because I just had to find out what was going on with Josh. I loved all of the red herrings and misdirection, it was well executed and kept me engaged.

Thank you to the publisher for gifting me a copy. It is my pleasure to write an honest review.

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How well do we ever really know the people we share our lives with? This novel asks that question in a variety of scenarios and had me turning pages to find out the answer!
This was a fun, quick read and I found it very engaging. It is a bit difficult to review without spoilers, but I did struggle with a few plot points that just didn't make sense to me, and I wasn't especially fond of one of the primary narrators. I found a few scenarios just too coincidental and far fetched, and the trope that the major twists relied on was one that's been done too many times on the page and the screen.
Ultimately I did enjoy this fast paced, action packed read and I'm grateful for the ARC in exchange for my honest opinion.

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Till Death Do Us Part is a thrilling novel that deals with trying to move on and accepting love after a tragic loss. June's husband drowned while they were on their honeymoon and she never believed it was just an accident. While Convinced that the last text he sent could not have come from Josh she never received the closure she needed which made it hard to fully move. 10 years later she is engaged to another man and when she sees a man who looks exactly like her deceased husband it sends her spiraling trying to figure out the truth. Is Josh still alive? What really happened 10 years ago?

This story is told in alternating timelines and a dual POV. You learn about June in the current timeline and her desperation to uncover the truth, and you hear Bev's (Josh's mother) story told from over 20 years prior. While I was not as engaged with Bev's story it is very important to the entirety of the book. You learn a lot about Bev and the secrets within her own life along with learning about Josh and what he was like as a teenager. The author did a good job at pacing the details throughout the book to keep you engaged the entire time. The second half of the book really picked up pace and had twists that had my jaw on the floor.

As lies and secrets start to unfold June becomes more and more convinced that Josh's death was not an accident. She is determined to find the closure she needs no matter the cost. She has found love again with Kyle and he has been loving and patient and accepting with her, however she can not marry him until she puts this to rest and proves her sightings were not just hallucinations fed by guilt.

I had many theories throughout the book and I was wrong on all of them. I truly did not see the ending coming. While I was not 100% satisfied with the ending as there were still some things that were left unanswered, I did thoroughly enjoy this book. I feel like I was still left with some lingering questions of what really happened with a couple of things in the past which is the only reason I di not give it 5 stars.

Pour yourself a glass of wine and immerse yourself into a suspenseful novel set in Napa Valley. This book with thrill you with twists and turns while also diving into the world of wine making and the secrets that lie within.

Thank you to NetGalley and Simon & Schuster for the sharing this digital ARC in exchange for my honest review.

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This is a well written story that kept my attention right from the beginning. I enjoyed the story but there were some loose ends that were never really answered. The dual timelines got a bit confusing but this seems to be the norm these days. The characters were fully developed which moved the story along. The ending was a little bit of a let down. 3 1/2 stars rounded up to 4.

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This was really good! I was sucked in immediately and didn't want to put this book down. The dual time lines were really interesting and the characters were fleshed out so well. My only complaint is that not every loose thread was tied up in the end, and that bothers me in the end. Otherwise, I really enjoyed this thriller!

Thank you to Netgalley and Simon & Schuster for my ARC in exchange for my honest review.

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I quite enjoyed this. The timelines were a little confusing for me, but I got over it quickly. There were several unexpected twists, which were much appreciated. One of the twists for me was a total dud, but I won't spoil the fun. All in all, this was a pretty good read, and I would read more from the author.

I really enjoyed the wine terminology and knowledge which was sprinkled throughout the book.

I received a complimentary copy of the novel from the publisher and NetGalley, and my review is being given freely.

When oh when is somebody going to allow reviewers to choose half or quarter stars? It can't be that difficult, and would allow for a much more precise rating.

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THis book was sooo slow to get into and the dual timelines were so confusing to me. Sadly i didnt care for this book as much as the reviews hyped it up to be.

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What a terrific book! Sure to be a hit.. I can see this as a Netflix series in a heartbeat. Read it in two sittings. Loved the vineyard settings and the descriptions of the wines and their cultivation. The plot is intricate and at times confusing but that only added to the suspense. The author creates some terrific characters and the “twinning” theme is inventive and very clever. This novel is headed for success… I loved it!

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