First Wife's Shadow is another great book by Adele Parks! This is a great thriller that will keep you guessing (and reading) until the very last page! Loved it!

Thank you Harlequin Trade Publishing/MIRA and NetGalley for an early copy of First Wife’s Shadow. WOW!!!!! Honestly who thinks of these plots? That Sunday dinner was horribly awkward and made me anxious. Of course I did figure out the main part but then all the twists that came, my head was spinning! Very Great Read!!! Heidi was my favorite character, we all need a friend like her. Thank you again. LOVED IT!!!

This is the first book I've read by Adele Parks and I found it very suspenseful and the characters were well developed. The ending was not what the reader would expect, but well worth the wait. I rated this only 3 stars because there were times the story got bogged down with too much description and I ending up skimming many pages waiting for the story to continue - otherwise it's a good read. Thanks for the advanced copy.

"First Wife’s Shadow" starts off at a leisurely pace in its first half, but a shocking twist midway through completely altered my perspective. From that point on, I found it impossible to put the book down. The characters, Emma and Matthew, were intricately developed, leading me to feel a mix of frustration and empathy towards Matthew, often questioning Emma's choices with thoughts like, "What are you doing, Emma?" The escalating interpersonal drama between them intensified until the explosive conclusion. Be sure to add this title to your reading list!

Really enjoyed the ride! New relationship ghost from the past, are these red flags? Has the tension builds, you keep reading to see how everything is gonna unfold! And enjoyable read! Thank you to the author, the publisher, and NetGalley for this opportunity!

I was very excited to receive an ARC of Adele Park's newest book. I am a huge fan of her books. This one did not disappoint. Emma feels like she is in the shadow of Matthew's first wife. Her friends see a lot of red flags with Matthew but Emma is too desperate to want a husband and ignores them. as time goes on she starts to feel as if someone is watching her. Is it Matthew or his first wife's ghost or something else?

Buckle up for this wild ride! It was like getting whiplash multiple times. Just when I thought I had things figured out...BAM! I actually didn't. The first part starts off a little slow with detailing the relationship between Emma and Matthew. But once that first reveal happens, things go full speed ahead. A very enjoyable psychological thriller!

Thanks to NetGalley and Harlequin Trade Publishing | MIRA for a digital ARC in exchange for my honest review.

A tangled web of secrets, deceit and revenge!
Emma has pretty much given up on love, she watches her friends live the life she dreams of with husbands and children . Her marriage is her job she’s the wealthy independent CEO, this despite her troubled childhood. One day while at a conference she’s to speak at she meets the handsome Matthew whose recently widowed, after a night of talking and opening up to each other, Emma finds herself falling for him. Things move quickly , she’s not willing to pass up this chance on love. But her two best friends see many red flag. They believe Matthew isn’t at all what he presents himself to be, and they have lots of questions. Emma begins to with feeling second best to Matthew’s deceased wife , but when she starts to feel that she is being watched and also experiences odd occurrences especially when object begin disappearing or even breaking. Emma wonders is she being haunted by the memory of Matthew’s first wife or is there a more sinister force behind this one who wants her dead??

I enjoyed Adele Parks new thriller. There were good twists and turns and the characters were well thought out! It flowed well and was hard to put down

This took a little while to get into, but once it picked up it was hard to put down! Matthew was both captivating yet suspicious at the same time, leading to lots of fun twists along the way! While it was easy to see where some of the twists were going and I think we could have done without the slow burn in the beginning, it was an enjoyable and quick thriller to get you out of a reading slump. Thanks for the ARC!

First Wife's Shadow started off a little slow for me but I enjoyed the plot and twists in this book. Thank you NetGalley and MIRA for this advanced readers copy in exchange for my honest review.

This is my first time reading this author and I will say I did enjoy this book. I liked the way this book was as if you were peeling back an onion, just a little more information as you continue to read and more layers and layers to uncover. This was another fast read, and I would recommend if you were looking for something quick and witty, while also delivering some good twits along the way. Thanks NetGalley.

I’d rate this 3.5 stars. I really enjoyed the premise of the book and the use of different perspectives. While the final twist was fairly predictable, the others were intriguing. The writing was engaging, making it a quick and enjoyable read.

I’ve read quite a few different books where the wife is deceased and the main character is the new wife. I was interested to see how the story lead up and if the ending would be different from the previous books I have read with the same premise. I thought this book was pretty good. It wasn’t the best book I have read, but it was definitely entertaining.

A slow burn with unlikable characters. I think the book takes a little too long to get to the thrilling elements. And our FMC overlooks a lot of things and it’s frustrating at times. Thanks for the arc.

3.5 STARS

My first by this author, but certainly not my last.

Emma meets the man (younger man) of her dreams! Matthew is like a dream come true, although he is a recent widower. What exactly happened to his first wife? He seems to be having a hard time getting over her.

Emma does feel like she is in her shadow, but will allow him the time and space to heal. Her friends are concerned she is moving too fast with the relationship. Maybe they are just jealous?

I enjoyed the unpredictable way things unfolded! A twisted little popcorn read that kept the pages turning. 🍿

I really enjoyed this book. It kept me engaged and it only took a few days to read. I think this is going to be a good book club option for several clubs. I plan recommending to my book friends and I look forward to reading more by this author.

The First Wife’s Shadow by Adele Parks was a quick, suspenseful read. While some parts were predictable and I figured out most of the twists, I still enjoyed the book. It was a bit far-fetched, but it made for a perfect vacation read to relax and escape. Although the main character was a bit naïve—sometimes I felt like shouting at her—I found her likable and could understand why she made the choices she did while caught up in her romance. I’m not usually a fan of obvious twists, and this book had that element, but there was another twist that wasn’t as predictable, though I think a reader could figure it out with the clues the author provided. Overall, it was an enjoyable, easy read, but I wouldn’t place it among my favorite thrillers. It just lacked a bit of the believability I usually look for in suspense novels.

I so enjoyed First wife’s shadow. If you enjoy a deception and redemption novel. This is the novel for you. We will be seeing a lot from Adele parks

The First Wife's Shadow by Adele Parks is a gripping and thought-provoking novel that explores the complexities of relationships, secrets, and self-discovery. The story follows Nell, who finds herself entangled in the mystery of her husband’s first wife after unexpected revelations turn her world upside down. Parks’ writing is sharp and engaging, with twists and turns that kept me hooked from start to finish. The characters are richly developed, and the emotional depth of the story made me reflect on the ways in which our pasts shape our present. It’s a compelling blend of suspense, drama, and insight into human nature. I loved how it kept me on the edge of my seat while also offering a powerful message about moving forward from the shadows of the past. Highly recommend for anyone who enjoys emotionally complex and well-crafted stories!