If you're in the mood for a slow-burn psychological thriller with rich settings, secrets buried in opulence, and just enough danger to make your heart race—The Last Mrs Sinclair will scratch that itch.

Leah Williams is determined not to let life short-change her twice. When she meets the wealthy, recently widowed Miles Sinclair, she sees a golden opportunity to secure the comfort and status she's always craved. But as any seasoned thriller reader knows: if something seems too good to be true... it usually is.

This thriller delivers a perfect blend of tension, intrigue, and heart. With every chapter, the stakes climb higher, keeping you breathless until the final page. Smart, stylish, and utterly addictive—it’s a standout in the genre.

The Last Mrs Sinclair is a sizzling summer thriller packed with glamour, secrets, and simmering tension. T.J. Emerson delivers a sharply written, twist-filled story that keeps you hooked as the layers of a high-society marriage begin to unravel. With its glitzy setting and dark undercurrents, this is the perfect beach read for 2025—enticing, addictive, and full of surprises.

I can't recommend it enough! I really enjoyed this book, I couldn't put it down, I finished it in a couple of days!

I really enjoyed The Last Mrs Sinclair. It was an easy read full of twists and turns, some a little crazy but they all kept me guessing right the way to the end.

Thank you to NetGalley and Boldwood Books for my ARC.

I love characters like Leah, the kind you hate to love, ones with bad intentions but admire their confidence. While the twists weren’t super shocking, they were well-placed, and the scenes weren’t overly drawn out. It kept me on the edge of my seat to find out how it would end.

The book first caught my eye because the title and cover reminded me so much of The Last Mrs. Parrish. The plot and characters were kept very simple. A showdown between two women, but I found myself leaning more towards Vivienne, and wished something more sinister would've happened to Leah. Also, the revelation between Miles and Vivienne seemed too abrupt and unaccounted for. Nonetheless, it was a pretty interesting read still, and if I have to describe the vibe of the book with a movie, I'd say it bore a tiny bit of resemblance to the Netflix series "Sirens".

The Last Mrs. Sinclair
By T. J. Emerson

What a fun little story, perfect for summer reading! Every character is completely unlikable, but I was thoroughly entertained by the storyline and all the crazy twists and turns! 4⭐️

Thanks to the author, Boldwood Books, and #Netgalley for the eARC. All opinions expressed in this review are my own.

Leah is young and beautiful and determined to marry a rich man. Money means security and Leah wants a carefree life of luxury.

Miles is the perfect choice. A rich widower, he is ready to marry again and whisks Leah off to his Chateau in France. Everything seems to be going to plan and Leah can’t wait to get a ring on her finger.

But as this wedding day approaches,it seems like Miles is playing games of his own. His relationship with his cousin Vivienne is complex and Leah finds herself increasingly uncomfortable at the Chateaux. There are unanswered questions about the death of Miles’ first wife and as the wedding day approaches Leah becomes more paranoid and suspicious.

All of the characters are awful! I could Vivienne in particular a really unappealing character. As the stories about the past emerge, it’s hard to feel sympathy for any of the characters.

Despite the gorgeous and idyllic setting, this is a dark twisty read. It’s fast paced and the twists and turns will keep you guessing along the way.

I enjoyed this one way too much. I love a good grifter grifting a grifter kind of stories. There were plenty of twists. Some you can see coming and others just kind of hit you (which are the best kind). Unlikeable characters that you can root for and an ending that I found satisfying. All in all, this is well worth spending the hours you have saved up for thrillery reads on!!

This book was full of secrets, tension, and surprises—and I couldn’t stop reading. It starts with a simple moment in a hotel bar, but things get intense fast. The characters all have something to hide, and just when you think you’ve figured them out, another twist is revealed.

T.J. Emerson writes a suspenseful story about money, lies, and the choices people make to protect themselves. There’s a mix of mystery, danger, and drama that builds with every chapter. It’s the kind of book where you don’t know who to trust, and that made it even more exciting.

If you enjoy thrillers with dark secrets and shocking moments, you’ll want this one on your list.

Thank you to NetGalley, Boldwood Books, and T.J. Emerson for this twisty four star read in exchange for a review.

Note: as of this post on May 28, 2025 Kindle Unlimited members can read this for free!

There is something about a domestic thriller that I just love and will always catch my eye to read!

The Last Mrs. Sinclair is about Leah, a 20-something year old looking for the right man to provide the life she wants, money, not love. Enter Miles Sinclair, a rich man who is recently windowed by his wife’s tragic accidental death close to a year ago, or was it?

They travel to the French countryside to live in Miles chateau for the summer, but his cousin, Vivienne, is also staying with them, who loved the last Mrs. Sinclair and not to mention, this is the house she died in. This book is full of characters with lots of secrets!

This was a good one that held my attention and kept me interested and intrigued into what was going to happen, definitely more of a slow burn/character development at the beginning. I was really enjoying it for the most part, but there a few moments that I just really didn’t like that got in the way of the plot for me! I really wanted to love this one, and it had the plot to make that happen, but it just fell a little short for me, but still enjoyable!!

my rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️✨

The Last Mrs Sinclair is a well-written, dark, psychological thriller. Leah knows exactly what she wants out of life and has done everything in her power to get it. She is engaged to the extremely rich and powerful Miles Sinclair and her wedding is only weeks away. Nothing will get in her way. So, she thinks. When Miles decides on a quick trip to France to visit his family's chateau, Leah isn't too suspicious. With that said, it is the place where Miles' last wife died, and when they arrive, Miles' eccentric cousin is there. Vivienne clearly does not like Leah, but will Vivienne's outlandish actions and outspoken opinions be enough to rattle Miles and cancel the wedding? And was Miles' past wife's death actually an accident? or was it murder?

The Last Mrs Sinclair is well-written with well-balanced chapters, decent character development, and excellent scene descriptions. The overall mystery was a bit slow for me, and, while I didn't necessarily see the huge twist coming, it didn't really shock me either. The characters are all quite unlikeable; there really wasn't anyone to root for in the book. Overall, The Last Mrs Sinclair was a decent domestic psychological thriller with some unpredictable twists.

Fans who love psychological thrillers with a dark, suspenseful edge, The Last Mrs. Sinclair by T.J. Emerson is one to consider. The novel immerses you in a world of wealth, ambition, and hidden secrets, as it follows Leah Williams, who works her way into the life of a wealthy widower, Miles Sinclair. But things quickly unravel as Leah discovers unsettling truths about his first wife’s mysterious death.

The tension in this book is gripping, and it keeps you guessing with its unexpected twists. It’s the kind of story where you think you know what’s going to happen, but Emerson’s skillful writing keeps you on your toes. Plus, the opulent setting adds to the atmosphere, making it perfect for fans of dark, intriguing family dynamics.

If you’re into stories that explore the lengths people will go to for power, status, and revenge, this one has all those elements. It’s a captivating mix of psychological suspense, mystery, and character-driven drama. If you’re looking for a read that keeps you turning the pages late into the night, this could be a perfect pick!

I'm a big fan of short chapters and this one has them. Lots of twists and turns , fast paced. I could not stop reading it and wanting to know what was going to happen. Highly recommend.

Thank you TJ Emerson and Netgalley for the e-arc. I am leaving this review voluntarily and all opinions are my own.

This was a fast paced book (short chapters), that kept me engaged and creeped out the whole time.

Goodness me, this was such a good book. Highly entertaining. Would definitely recommend to others, that's for sure! My favorite kind of thriller, really

The twist wasn’t really that big of a surprise. I wanted more from the characters but they were just meh.

Thank you NetGalley for the ARC for review purposes.

I found this novel to be in the proper formula for this type of story. There were really no surprises. The thing that made it 4 instead of 3 stars was the way the story was told. I did enjoy reading it even if I knew from the start what the ending would be.

I love a book that throws in a plot twist halfway through that completely changes everything you think you knew! This book was a slow burn and to be honest I hated every single character, but I couldn't stop reading. I even surprised myself by kind of having a soft spot for Leah by the end. A little dark and very twisted. I give this one 5 stars!!