The Wife Before

By: Sheryl Browne

Many thanks to Bookouture for the ARC of this book and the stop on the book tour!

About the Book

She says your new boyfriend killed his ex. He says it’s all lies. Who do you believe?

When I first met Jack, he broke down in tears as he told me about the tragic death of his wife, Natalia, on a family holiday. As our relationship blossomed and we started planning a future together, I would lie awake worrying about filling Natalia’s perfect shoes. But everything changes when her mother turns up at my door…

‘Your boyfriend killed my daughter,’ she says.

Jack swears she’s lying, and I want to believe him but something isn’t right. Why doesn’t he have a single picture of her? And why do I feel afraid when I confront him about the night Natalia died? What if it wasn’t grief after all, but guilt?

As I stroke my baby bump, I wonder if I can really trust the man I love. If he killed Natalia, could I be next?

My Review

This is quite a read! If you love fast paced thrillers, that will keep you guessing, and takes so many turns that you keep saying “Wait, what?” to yourself, then this is the read for you! It’s really hard not knowing who you can trust in this book. Most of the book is told through Kara’s point of view, and she is a reliable narrator. It’s those other characters who are unreliable!! Not only did it make me keep questioning things, but it also made Kara question things.

There are at least two jaw dropping moments in this book! They were perfectly crafted and expertly revealed. I will say that one of my favorite parts of the book is how much Kara cared about Evie.

This is out now, so make sure to grab it!

Publish Date: February 6, 2026
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