If you love family drama, secrets, and twists then this book is for you!
The New Marriage is full of twists and quick chapters that makes it so easy to read just one more chapter (12 chapters later😂). Some twists were predictable but others I totally didn’t see coming (which I LOVE!)
Thank you to the bookouture and to netgalley for the eARC! is by far my favorite author I’ve discovered!

Review shared on my bookstagram page, @bookofthemeg on pub day-4/29!

LG Davis never fails to impress me and keeps me guessing with her amazing twists and turns!
This is my fourth book by Liz and I can’t believe she doesn’t have more recognition in the book community.
Thanks so much NetGalley for letting me read The New Marriage before its release!

It took me awhile to get through the book honestly. It was a little boring at first but then everything connected. I had mixed feelings about Drew. Lori I didn’t really know what to think about considering she was helping. The plot was definitely crazy something I did not expect, even at the end.

A winding road of twists and turns, A New Marriage asks the question - how much do you truly know someone, and how long can a secret truly be a secret?

A New Marriage follows Drew and her husband Mark, having been recently married and adjusting to life after they both lost their first spouses. Drew and Mark do their best to blend their families by having dinner with Mark's over protective sister, Sarah, and Drew's recently sober son, Jason, although the tension is always high. Mark and Drew's own relationship seems strained by money problems, as well as issues from Mark's meddling sister. Things seem to turn around when Drew finds a winning lotto ticket - the winning sum a life changing amount. The only issue? To claim it would mean revealing secrets no one was meant to know.

Every time you think you know where this story is headed, there's a twist or turn you don't see coming. L.G. Davis does a great job of keeping you on your toes while also keeping you glued to the page, waiting to see what happens next.

I especially loved the twist I the epilogue - I immediately went to re-read part of the book because of it. Very well done!!

Just when I thought there wouldn’t be any more twists… boy was I wrong! This book started out with a solid plot and I was under the assumption that the rest of the story would be more of the same. Nope!

I was cheering Drew on from the start, but I could sense there was more to her story. I tried to be wary of every character I met along the way, but I wasn’t prepared for the truth.

There is not much more I can say without giving things away. Just know that the characters are well-rounded, the storyline is executed well, and there was never a moment that felt like it wasn’t believable. Trust me, you won’t be bored, and whatever you think the answer is? You’ll most likely be wrong. 😂

Thank you to Bookouture and NetGalley for the ARC! All opinions are my own.

The New Marriage
by L.G. Davis
Pub Date: Apr 29 2025

First I want to thank author L. G. Davis for writing such a fantastic book filled with tension, secrets, great characters and a fast-paced, page-turning thriller! At only 272 pages this utterly unputdownable psychological thriller will keep you hooked until the final page!

Synopsis: They seem so happy. It’s all a lie… My hands shake as I hand Mark his coffee, his rich caramel eyes heavy after another sleepless night. I know he’s hiding something, and it’s bad.

I take the steaming mug from Drew, remembering the first time I saw her by the hospital coffee machine. She was grieving too and now we have a second chance at happiness. But now I know what she’s been hiding in that box of old photographs, where she thought I’d never look. My wife has been lying about who she is.

Many thanks to #TheNewMarriage #NetGalley and #Bookouture for providing me an E-ARC of this 5 STAR psychological thriller!

Drew meets Mark who has suffered a recent loss and ends up married to Mark as his second wife. When she finds a winning lottery ticket she struggles to know what the right thing to do is as it’s stolen and others will find out her secrets. Only it turns out that they both have secrets.

This was a fun premise and sounded like it would be a twisty ride. I enjoyed the dilemma that the protagonist faced and it left you thinking about things. Even though I enjoyed the concept, I found the story quite choppy, jumping from one timeline to another and it took a while to get going. This was an interesting story overall, just lacking in pace at times. Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for this copy in return for an honest review.

4,5 stars rounded up

My hands shake as I hand Mark back his coffee, his rich caramel eyes heavy after another sleepless night. I know he's hiding something, and it's bad. But then again, so am i, Under our bed there's an envelope containing a secret that would turn our world upside down, and that's just the start. Mark doesn't even know my real name.

Mark: I take the steaming mug from Drew, remembering the first time that I saw her by the hospital coffee machine. She was grieving too, and now we have a second chance at happiness. But i know what she's been hiding in that box of photographs, where she thought i'd never look. My wife has been lying to me about who she is.

The pace is slow to begin with. I can't say too much about this book for fear that i might give something away/ I was totally gripped in this twisted read from beginning to end. The characters are well-developed, I was on the edge of my seat trying to second guess everything. I was rooting for Drew, even though she had dark secrets.

Published 29th April 2025

I would like to thank #NetGalley #Bookouture and the author #LGDavis for my ARC of #TheNewMattiage in exchange for an honest review.

Let me tell you, this book is like a rich cup of coffee – a little bitter, a lot addictive, and with a kick that’ll keep you wide-eyed and awake at 2 a.m. The story is an absolute wild ride between Mark and Drew, a couple with more secrets than a gossiping high schooler. Let’s just say, trust is about as fragile as a cheap wine glass here.

Drew, the wife, is already giving me heart palpitations. I mean, the woman is hiding an envelope under her bed that could blow up her whole world, and on top of that, her real name isn’t even what her husband thinks it is. Imagine the tension, like the air right before a storm. And speaking of storms, Mark? Well, he’s hiding his own skeletons, but they’re a lot more dangerous. Their twisted dance of lies is like watching a fire burn out of control, but you can’t look away.

The writing? L.G. Davis has a knack for making you feel everything. The tension? You could cut it with a knife. The secrets? They practically scream at you from the page, begging to be uncovered. The sensory details are spot on—whether it’s the smell of Drew’s freshly brewed coffee or the weight of the lies between these two, Davis pulls you in, gets you comfy, and then bam! It’s like a plot twist to the face.

Character development? Oh, honey. These characters are complex—torn between love and betrayal, secrets and truth. They’re flawed, they’re messy, and they will have you questioning every “good guy/bad guy” assumption you’ve ever had. You think you know what’s coming? Think again.

If you’re looking for a fast-paced, page-turning thriller that’ll have you gasping in shock, The New Marriage is a must. Just be warned, your jaw might need some time to get back in place after the twists. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️✨ 4.5/5

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What a thrilling ride! *The New Marriage* kept me glued to the pages with its gripping twists and turns. This book isn’t just a story—it’s more like an experience, full of secrets that get more intense and exciting with every chapter. And that twists? It completely floored me!

L.G. Davis tells a story packed with psychological drama, with Drew right in the middle of it all. She’s a really interesting character, full of mystery that slowly comes out in ways that are both surprising and satisfying. Her secret runs through the whole story like a hidden current, keeping you guessing as you try to figure it out.

This is the kind of book that makes you question everyone and everything, with each new reveal pulling you deeper into its maze. It’s dark, suspenseful, and utterly addictive.

Imagine finding a winning lottery ticket for nearly $1 million on a park bench, with no idea who the previous owner was. Would you claim it?

This is exactly what happens to Drew Reynolds. Her new marriage to Mark is already strained, and claiming the lottery ticket would thrust her into the spotlight. Drew is Mark’s second wife, and his sister Sarah disapproves of her presence, seeing her as an interloper. On a larger scale, Drew and Mark are struggling financially and are at risk of losing their home. Keeping the ticket’s true origin a secret is a lie, but it’s not the only one Drew has told Mark. It’s not the only lie she’s living.

The winning prize could solve many of Drew and Mark’s problems, but she knows it’s not an option. The decision of how much to tell Mark is overwhelming, all while Sarah is determined to prove that Mark’s marriage to Drew was a mistake.

This domestic drama is a compelling and multi-layered story with intriguing characters. Lies are the central theme, along with the mystery of their motives and the long-term consequences of living a life filled with secrets and deception. L. G. Davis’s latest book offers excellent pacing and intense drama, with an easy connection to at least some of the characters.

Many thanks to Bookouture and to NetGalley for this ARC for review. This is my honest opinion.

Two separate tragedies force Drew and Mark into a precarious new life together, living under the shadow of their shared losses. Drew, still secretly dealing with the death of Dean—her only son, Jason’s father—finds herself married to Mark, a man equally haunted by the loss of his beloved wife, Melody. Their union, born of necessity and desperation, is far from harmonious.
Jason is wary of his mother’s sudden marriage, knowing that nothing is as it seems. Meanwhile, Mark’s sister, Sarah, is determined to protect her brother's memory of his late wife. She sees Drew as an intruder and is convinced there is something sinister lurking beneath her polished façade.
Drew and Mark's financial struggles deepen, leaving them on the brink of despair. Yet, just when hope seems lost, Drew stumbles upon a potential solution—something that could rescue them from their mounting debts and provide Jason the help he desperately needs to combat a resurging addiction. However, this lifeline comes at a steep price: Drew must conceal her true identity, a secret so perilous that even Mark cannot know.
As Drew struggles to maintain her carefully constructed facade, Sarah is relentless in her pursuit of the truth. She senses the deception and is determined to expose Drew, convinced that doing so will free her family from Drew’s shadow.
But as the layers of secrecy begin to unravel, it becomes clear that Drew is not the only one with something to hide. Everyone in their intertwined lives harbors secrets—none benign, all explosive. The tension builds to a fever pitch as each character grapples with the lengths they will go to protect their truths. In a world where trust is fragile and deception is currency, who will emerge unscathed, and who will pay the ultimate price for keeping their secrets buried?
From the very first page, The New Marriage by L.G. Davis had me completely enthralled. As someone who loves psychological thrillers, I was eager to dive into this standalone novel, and it did not disappoint. The prologue set the stage for a spellbinding journey, much like a locomotive that picks up speed with each passing chapter. The suspense was palpable, and the intensity never let up. I found myself on edge, unable to predict the next twist, which kept my adrenaline pumping throughout. Every revelation was perfectly timed, making it clear that L.G. Davis has a knack for weaving a story that is as unpredictable as it is gripping. The narrative's brisk pace and riveting plot ensured that my attention never wavered, drawing me deeper and deeper into the labyrinth of secrets that L.G. Davis masterfully crafted.
At the heart of the novel are its characters—Drew, Sarah, and Mark—each bringing a unique perspective to the unfolding drama. L.G. Davis skillfully develops these characters, making them feel incredibly real and complex. The interplay between them is electric, charged with tension and uncertainty. I often found myself questioning their motives, wondering who to trust, which only added to the thrill of the story. The intricate relationships between the characters are pivotal, each contributing to the suspense and the sense of foreboding that permeates the narrative. As their individual stories intertwine, the depth of their emotions and the complexity of their interactions painted a vivid picture of a web of intrigue that was impossible to escape.
The novel's structure, with its multiple timelines, is a testament to L.G. Davis's storytelling prowess. This approach allowed me to delve into the mysterious backstories of the characters and understand how their pasts have shaped their present. The seamless transition between timelines adds layers to the narrative, enhancing the suspense and building toward the explosive climax. As the story hurtled toward its conclusion, I found myself transfixed, utterly captivated by the secrets, lies, and hidden motives that were slowly unraveling. The ending was nothing short of a masterstroke—a shocking finale that left me reeling and appreciative of the journey I had just been on. For anyone who revels in the psychological thriller genre, The New Marriage is an absolute must-read. It's a novel that will linger in your mind long after you've turned the last page, and I can confidently say it is one of the best I've read in a long time.

Book Rating:
Originality: 5.0/5.0
Plot Structure: 5.0/5.0
Pacing: 5.0/5.0
Dialogue: 5.0/5.0
Personal Enjoyment: 5.0/5.0
Cover Design: 5.0/5.0 (Not averaged in the overall rating.)
Overall Rating: 5.0/5.0

Thanks to #NetGalley and #Bookouture for the book #TheNewMarriage by #LGDavis. This book has so many twists that I got dizzy but that what I love in a book. Drew and Mark have only been married a short time. They both shared in grief of losing their first spouses. Drew has a big secret that would drive Mark away so she desperately tries to hide her past. As things start to unravel, will Drew be able to walk away unscathed?

First book by this author and I am so impressed. The pace, suspense, the unpredictability. I honestly could not put it down. I will definitely be reading more of her books.

L.G. Davis definitely did her thing with this one. If you love family, drama, and secrets, then this is the book to read next. It started a little slow, but then ramped up and continued the uphill climb. What would you do to help any loved one out of a situation to keep them safe? Just about anything, right? Follow along with Drew and Marc to see what they do.

They both know the other is hiding something, but what is it?

Thank you to NetGalley and Bookouture for the advanced copy of this one. It was worth the read. And that Ending WOW!

Loved this book! Kept me guessing throughout. Did not see the ending coming at all which I'm glad about. Loved Drew as a character. Very well written. This was my first book by this author and definitely won't be the last. Thanks Netgalley and Bookouture for letting me read this book for an honest review!

First, I want to thank LG Davis, Bookouture and NetGalley for providing me with this book so I can bring you this review.

L.G. Davis is back with another intense, thrilling, fast paced, binge worthy psychological thriller in The New Marriage. It is a story that will hook you in the prologue and keep your attention with all the wicked twists and turns you won’t see coming.

Every book L.G. Comes out more creative than the last. I often wonder where or how she comes up with her storylines.

In The New Marriage the secret the Mother was hiding was huge!!! It was so wrong on so many levels for her to ask her son to keep the secret for her. When we the readers found out about the big secret and how it affected the other characters I was in total shock!!! This put a new spin on the whole book!! Then it led me to more questions!

The New Marriage goes back and forth from present day to back in the day.

This book had me gripped right away due to the secrets and lies in the relationship, great twists and turns too,

Wow, this book was well paced and hooked me from the very beginning, an absolute page turner!

To begin with - HUGE thank you to Netgalley and L.G. Davis for allowing me to read this early, I enjoyed it so much so that I read it in 2 days! I knew this book would be right up my alley when I came across it on Netgalley, and will definitely be checking out more of L.G. Davis's works!

My mind was constantly in knots, trying to guess at all the secrets that each character was hiding, especially the further I got through the book the more my mind mind reeled, thinking I had figured it out but then being left stumped again, probably catching flies with my mouth hanging open so much!

I do so love a book that keeps me on my toes and keeps me guessing, I LOVE the twists and turns and feeling a little left in the dark, to have it all come together so perfectly at the end.

We mostly follow the POV of Drew, who I really came to like and was rooting for throughout the book, even knowing she has her own hidden secrets, I especially connected with a quote early on -
"I feel like a character in a story that doesn't quite belong or was written in a little too late", I feel that Drew, I feel that.

"THE NEW MARRIAGE" truly delivered an engaging and thrilling experience. Domestic thrillers often captivate readers with their intricate plots and dynamic character relationships, and this book hit the mark. The fast pacing can really heighten the suspense, keeping readers on the edge of their seats, while unexpected twists and turns add layers of intrigue. A sublime ending is the perfect way to wrap up such a gripping narrative, leaving readers satisfied and perhaps even a bit stunned.