What a great read about a woman left widowed after the death of her husband and stuck in her house afraid to face the world. After years of abuse and control at the hands of of her husband she finally starts to take control of her life again but as she does it seems the ghost of her husband won’t let her go. Is she being haunted or going mad. This is an edge of your seat read that should not be missed!!!

Maggie, recently lost her husband, so she reclused herself in the cottage she shared with Frank for thirty plus years. Their marriage was not a happy one, he was disrespectful, aggressive, and treated her like a servant.
One day and event at the local pub advertised a psychic supper, so she went, and the revelation she learned was unexpected.
She started to go out and her life started to become normal, she became friends with Beth, Alyssa and Gary.
She decided to adopt Benji, a dog from the shelter who becomes her companion and helps her stay grounded. Next, she got a job as a waitress in the pub.
When everything started to feel standard,some strange events started to happen in her house, strange noises, broken things, frank’s aftershave aroma, so she started to believe her late husband’s ghost is in the house.
This psychological thriller kept me turn the pages until the end, with an unexpected revelation.

My first read from this author. Very enjoyable with lots of twists and turns. Worth a read and quite gripping.

A bit of a slow burn but still very enjoyable for what it is. The characters were well written, it was a ll a bit predictable but the good writing made me stick with it regardless. Definitely a pleasant way to pass a few hrs

This was the first book that I read by Natasha Boydell and I was pleasantly surprised. I usually find that many crime/thriller books have predictable endings, but this was full of twists and turns! I honestly could not have called this ending. I will definitely be reading more of Natasha!

I felt a connection to our mc Maggie, having reached the "invisible years" and lacking confidence myself so I admired her journey in finding herself again.
The books leads you into suspecting various characters so I wasn't too surprised with the big reveal, however a nice little shock twist at the end made me smile.
Not really a fast paced thriller but a strong 3.5 stars rating rounded to 4.
Many thanks #NetGalley for the arc

This one had everything, add a little paranormal to the fix and you have a great combination. The ending was what I liked most about this book. I loved being shocked and I certainly got it with this book.

I wanted to read this book because the description said, "page-turning psychological thriller full of twists". It was more of a slow burn for me. They also sold me by saying it was for Lisa Jewell and Freida McFadden fans. I didn't see the similarity in writing.

It was an OK book. I defiantly didn't predict the ending. But overall is was slow getting interesting. It is difficult to relate to the main character.

I received this galley from NetGalley.

This had a bit of a slow pace for me, and a bit repetitive at times. But there were so many possibilities and potential scenarios that I really wanted to find out who, what and why as I got further into the book. A good read.

A new author for me and I am so glad to have found her. A gripping story with twists that I didnt see coming and that ending .................!!!!
Thank you to Netgalley for this ARC in return for an honest review . I loved it !

This book had my full attention. I was reading this at every chance I had. Are our lives ones always with us even after they pass? What is really happening and are these things signs or something else. Thank you Netgalley for the arc.

Maggie's husband has died and after hiding herself away she decides that she needs to be brave & re-join the outside world.
She starts with a psychic night at the village pub which will turn her life around in ways she could never have imagined. When she starts spending time with her new friends are they as genuine and caring as they seem?
I was hooked on this book and loved the twist and turns along the way, the story unfolds slowly keeping you guessing although I did guess tge final twist.

My first read by this author but I'll certainly be looking out for more. A well written, fast paced thriller full of drama and suspense that I just couldn't put down. Then the totally unexpected ending to top it all off.
Thanks to Netgalley and the publishers for an ARC in exchange for my honest opinion.

Thank you, NetGalley for giving me access to read this one early. I’m behind as this one has already been released but, I finally got to it and it was so good! It had me hooked from the very first page. I honestly thought I had the book figured out but the twists were not what I was expecting. Also, there was a BIG twist at the end with surprised me! In conclusion, every surprise/twist in this book I didn’t see coming.

Do yourself a favor and read this book!! If you’re a thriller fan, you’ll love it. Even if you’re not into thrillers, give it a try.. you may love it 😍

The main character in the widows husband has just started learning how to move on with her life after her husbands sudden death. She begins to question if odd things happening in the place are his spirit but could the truth be closer to home? The best twist was definitely saved for the end.

I LOVE a psychological thriller, and this one had twists that I didn't see coming! I loved the setting, the characters and the overall idea of this book. Thanks so much Boldwood Books and NetGalley for the ARC.

Such a gripping read! I flew through this in a day—full of suspense, tension, and just the right amount of creepiness. Loved the twists and the emotional depth. Definitely recommend if you enjoy psychological thrillers!

Ugh Natasha Boydell I love you and all of your books! I flew through this one, doubting everyone, even my logic. 5 stars!!!

The Widow’s Husband by Natasha Boydell really drew me in!
We learn all about poor Maggie, who lived an oppressive existence, bullied by her husband. She had no life to speak of. Then he dies.
Suddenly she sees a possibility, a life. She attends a psychic night. She sees a lot of people, but meets a woman called Beth. She has a message from her late husband Frank. Then she starts to live, but things are happening…strange things. Is Frank back from the dead?
I won’t tell you any more, but things start to shock you as the reader, and I thought all sorts of things as I read!! It was a great read, and I look forward to reading more from this author!!
Many thanks to Boldwood Books for the opportunity to read this arc copy via Netgalley. My opinion is my own.
#Netgalley, #TheBoldBookClub, #Tashy_Boydell.

The Widow’s Husband
By Natasha Boydell

Characters: ⭐️⭐️⭐️
Setting: ⭐️⭐️⭐️
Plot: ⭐️⭐️⭐️
Themes: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Emotional: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Spice: 🫑
Enjoyment: ⭐️⭐️⭐️

Thank you NetGalley and Boldwood Books for an advanced copy.

The Widow’s Husband by Natasha Boydell is a psychological thriller with a supernatural edge that explores the weight of loneliness, trauma, and trying to reclaim your life after loss.

The story follows a woman who, after her husband’s death, starts to believe he’s haunting her. With no real support system and a fragile grip on reality, she attends a pub event with a psychic medium — and when she receives a message that only her husband could’ve known, everything starts to spiral.

At times, the FMC feels desperate and a little naive, but as her backstory slowly unfolds, you begin to understand her deeply rooted fears and emotional scars. She’s been through a lot — and now she’s just trying to survive, rebuild, and find a sense of freedom.

There are some interesting twists throughout (a few I caught early, a few that surprised me), and while I hoped for a bit more intensity in the middle, the final twist at the end left me feeling satisfied.

🫑 Spice-wise, this one’s mild. But emotionally? It hits some heavy themes around healing, fear, and finding your voice.