This one is definitely going into my list of top reads for 2025. WTF JUST HAPPENED?!?!? And I say that in the best way possible. This book took me for A RIDE and I’ll need some time to recover please and thank you. I simply cannot get over the twist after twist after friggin twist to the point where I was gasping out loud and my jaw was on the floor.

I absolutely loved the dual time line and multiple POV’s. The characters were so well written and I was flying through the pages to learn more about them. I literally can’t say anything else or I know I’ll just keep going. I’ll leave you with this: READ THIS BOOK ASAP!

The Wife’s Silence is OUT NOW!

I had a hard time getting into this one at first but I continued reading and by the end I thoroughly enjoyed it.

After twenty years or more of marriage to Thomas Caine, a charming, yet demanding narcissist, Emilia decides to end her own life. She survives the suicide attempt but requires 24-hour care, according to Thomas, who is buying drugs from his first wife's dealer, to keep Emilia incapacitated. Lucy appears in response to an ad for a nanny, only to learn she will be caring for an adult in an isolated North Carolina glass house. As Thomas and Emilia's backstory unfolds, readers meet James, Emilia's seventeen year old son who disappeared. Through twists and turns of these lives comes a plot full of murder, lies, and deception.

"The Wife''s Silence" is a thrilling exploration of the hidden darkness that can reside within seemingly perfect lives. McKinney's ability to build tension and deliver unexpected twists will leave you breathless. If you crave a dark, addictive psychological thriller that will challenge your perceptions and keep you on the edge of your seat, then "The Wife's Silence" is a must-read.

Thank you Netgalley for this ARC of The Wife's Silence by Amanda McKinney.

Lucy is relieved to finally have a job after weeks of struggling. Her job will be to care take an elderly woman who seems to be in a state of barely existing. Not only that, but her husband Thomas has a very suspicious vibe. Something is going on with this couple, and it's giving Lucy the creeps.

This is a quick and easy beach read, you could knock it out quick in a few days, and it would do exactly what it was meant to. I enjoyed the pace and readability of this book. There are unexpected moments, and plenty of mystery.

💭: Told in past and present timelines, this story will have you questioning everything with all the secrets our characters are hiding! I loved the uneasy feeling throughout the novel, and trying to piece together what was happening. It had steady pacing and short chapters to keep you flipping them pages! It is apparent why there is so much #buzz about this book!

Homeless Lucy takes a caregiver position at a large estate. She will be caring for Thomas’s wife, who had a stroke a few years earlier. She is now bed ridden and cannot speak. Lucy feels it in the air—something is not right. She will go to lengths to figure out just what that is.

The Wife's Silence by Amanda McKinney and Narrated by Elise Roth was a addictive psychological thriller with a heart-stopping twist, WoW. . . . I did not see that coming! I figured out the characters and liked them, they all played a great part to this audiobook
This was an excellent audiobook and it was so addictive I listened to it all day until it ended. I Loved this audio book and the narrator Elise Roth was excellent.

Big thank you to NetGalley and especially to Storm Publishing/Dreamscape Select for my ARC's.

Just wow! Loved, loved loved this fabulous book. Suspenseful with tension that builds and builds - just amazing. Do read this one.

The Wife’s Silence is a lightning-fast psychological thriller that follows Lucy Greer, whose post-COVID life has unraveled. Living out of her Tahoe and desperate for stability, she takes a job as a live-in caregiver at a remote estate—only to discover the patient is not a child, but an invalid adult woman.

Thomas Caine, a successful and charismatic craftsman, hired Lucy to care for his ailing wife, Emilia. But from the moment Lucy steps into the house, something feels off. The housekeeper is nervous and secretive, and Thomas’ volatile ex-wife keeps making unexpected visits. Trapped in silence, Emilia can’t speak for herself—but Lucy is certain something sinister is going on behind closed doors.

Fans of The Silent Patient will find familiar pleasures here, particularly in the unsettling atmosphere and unhinged characters. Thomas is a narcissist readers will love to hate, and while the plot asks for some suspension of disbelief—especially concerning Emilia’s condition and the local police—it delivers as a satisfying popcorn read. The Wife’s Silence may not pack the same shocking twist, but it’s a compulsively readable thriller perfect for fans of domestic suspense.

Thank you to NetGalley, Dreamscape Select, and of course the author Amanda McKinney for the advanced copy of the audiobook. The Wife’s Silence is out now. All opinions are my own.

Thank you to Netgalley and Storm Publishing for an early copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. I loved this book so much that I read it in one sitting. I loved the storyline and thought the characters had great growth.I had to know what was going to happen! I didn't see some of the twists coming! I would say this is a must read, but be prepared not to go to bed early! I would definitely recommend this book.

This read kept me riveted throughout and reading “just one more chapter” until way past midnight! Lucy, down on her luck and living in her car, is presented with an offer she cannot refuse. A famous unique artist needs a caretaker for his wife who is unable to speak or move independently. Although Thomas is certainly famous and wealthy his behavior is certainly suspicious. The house is very remote, with only a beautiful housekeeper present during the day. Lucy picks up on mysterious vibes as soon as she enters the house. Things just do not add up. As more time goes on she bonds with Emelia and notices definite improvements in her health. But so many questions and suspicions arise.
Then the roller coaster ride begins. I loved every minute and every revelation. Also appreciated part of the story being told from Emelia’s perspective from many years ago. My heart certainly was captured by Emelia’s story.
This is a perfect rollicking read for anyone who enjoys twists and turns. Many thanks to Amanda McKinney, Storm Publishing, and NetGalley for affording me the pleasure of reading an arc of this just published thriller.

✨Book Review✨ - The Wife’s Silence by Amanda McKinney

Lucy Greer is trying to pick up the pieces of her life. Her business venture is a flop and she is living out of her Tahoe. Lucy applies and gets hired to take care of Emilia Caine, a housewife who suffers a stroke from heartbreak. Her very wealthy and successful husband Thomas is frequently holed up in his office working all hours of the night. Something seems a bit off to Lucy, but she can’t quite put her finger on what it is exactly.

Some secrets are shared, some secrets are kept hidden. Can Lucy help to not just take care of Emilia, but save her from what is lurking in the darkness of her glass-walled mansion?

I loved the short, quick chapters, the underlying secrets, and the mystery swirling around the Caine house and family. Check it out! Out for publication!

Thank you to NetGalley and Storm Publishing for the opportunity to read this book. All opinions are my own.
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Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

Wow! This book had me tight in its grip! I spent my whole reading experience on the edge of my seat and I could not get enough of this story. I loved the mystery in this book with the multiple perspectives and different timelines and how layered the story was. This book was so gripping and intriguing! I was so engrossed in this book and am dying to have another thriller that is as gripping.

Thank you to netgalley and the publisher for allowing me to read this arc. Ooh I love the premise of working at someone's home and something "not being quite right". Many, many secrets and what manipulation! Fast paced!

I tried so hard to get into this book. I gave it a solid try. This clearly was not the best book for me, I enjoyed the premise and it has a lot of potential and promise unfortunately it just wasn't for me but I have decided to refer other friends to read it that I know would definitely get more of a thrill out of this read. From what I did read, it was fast paced, had a clear plot and what seemed like promising twists it just did not appeal to me.

3 Stars because of what I did read, seemed promising it just wasn't my cup of tea.

Thanks to #NetGalley and #StormPublishing for the book #TheWifesSilence by #AmandaMcKinney. I loved this book and could not put it down. Phenomenal. Lucy is down on her luck and living in her vehicle so when a job for a live in care person opens up, she jumps on it. Now she is caring for Emilia, wife to Thomas Caine. Their son, James went missing many years ago and nobody knows what happened to him. Now, Emilia is stuck in her silent world after a stroke. Lucy is determined to help Emilia get better and back on her feet. What happens next will blow your mind.

Lucy Greer takes a job caring for the ailing wife of a wealthy man—only to uncover dark secrets tied to the disappearance of the family’s son years earlier. As buried truths surface, Lucy finds herself entangled in a chilling web of lies that someone will do anything to protect.

When I pick up an Amanda McKinney book, I know I’m in for a wild ride of twists and dark secrets—and The Wife’s Silence delivered all that and more. From the very first page, I was hooked by the chilling atmosphere surrounding the Caine household, where every detail felt steeped in unease and every character seemed to be hiding something. Emilia’s silent, haunting presence added an eerie tension that lingered throughout the story, and the mystery of the couple’s missing son layered on even more intrigue.

Just when I thought I had it all figured out, the story veered in directions I never saw coming. Some twists I anticipated, but others left me genuinely stunned.

This is a gripping, shadowy tale that kept me turning pages late into the night! If you love psychological thrillers with a touch of the gothic, you won’t want to miss it.

Thank you Thriller Book Lovers: The Pulse, Storm Publishing, and NetGalley for an advanced copy in exchange for my honest review.

This book completely blew me away. It is fantastic Thomas and Emilia have been married for over a decade, but beneath the surface of their relationship lies a web of secrets. After Emilia suffers a stroke, Thomas hires Lucy to care for her but Lucy soon realizes Thomas’ obsessive need for control extends far beyond his wife’s care. Lucy is determined to uncover the truth and reveal the family’s secrets.

I haven’t read a thriller like this in quite awhile. Told from multiple perspectives, the narrative unravels at the perfect pace, leading to shocking twists and revelations. At first, I worried because the plot was starting to remind me too much of another book, but my concerns vanished almost immediately. I highly recommend this book!

Welp - this truly had a twist I didn’t see coming!

In The Wife’s Silence, a woman named Lucy takes a job as a live-in caretaker. Considering she’s currently living out of her car, this sounds perfect!

But Lucy didn’t consider she’d be a caretaker to a grown woman named Emelia - who can’t speak or walk after a stroke.

Emilia lives in a big, quiet house where something feels very wrong. Years ago, her teenage son disappeared, and nobody will talk about it. As Lucy spends more time in the house, she realizes not it all that it seems.

The story goes back and forth between Emilia’s past and Lucy’s present, which makes it even more exciting. I appreciated the talented voice actress making the distinction between the two characters voices making it easy to follow along with.

Thank you to NetGalley, Storm Publishing, and Amanda McKinney for the opportunity to read this in exchange for a review!

This is my new favorite from Amanda MacKinney. There are so many emotions locked into this story. The twists, turns…you never see coming will have you going back and rereading a passage. FANTASTIC!

Amanda weaves a story they will have you guessing what’s going to happens on the next page. These characters are complex, frustrating, sneaky and just plain crazy!

I binge read this book in one day…it’s fascinating , gripping and one of the best psychological thrillers I’ve read this!year!

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