Author: Carey Baldwin
Book: Second Wives
Publication Day: March 17th 2023
Description:
“There’s been a terrible accident, Brigid, but the only thing that matters is that I love you. We’ll get through this together.” As I slowly wake in my hospital bed, my darling husband’s familiar voice soothes me. Yet, as I look across at him, I can’t shake the feeling that this is not my husband at all…
Later, I realize the awful truth. Because of my injury, I’m unable to feel the same emotion towards those I loved. The doctor calls this emotional amnesia, but gazing over at my husband, I call it torture.
As the weeks pass, my family and friends keep me going, especially Charity. Years before, she married my ex-husband and I, in turn, married hers. To keep our friendship group together we kept things civil - I thought we had the perfect blended family.
But once I’m back home, I begin to notice Charity inserting herself into my family. At first it’s little things, her hand lingering a moment too long on my husband’s back, playing the role of hostess in my home at a family barbeque. Then I see her encouraging her wayward brother to pay my only daughter more attention and I feel instantly threatened.
That evening, I am haunted by a familiar nightmare of an unknown man forcing someone under water, vowing that their next breath will be their last. As I gasp for air, my husband tries to comfort me.
But lying there in his arms, I feel anything but reassured. With no one I can really trust, I have to ask myself: does the man who gave me a second chance at love want me gone?
A completely addictive, twist-laden psychological thriller with an ending that will leave you speechless. Perfect for fans of Freida McFadden, Nicole Trope and Adele Parks.
BLOG TOUR REVIEW
Review for 'Second Wives' by Carey Baldwin.
Read and reviewed via NetGalley for Carey Baldwin, Bookouture publishers and Bookouture anonymous
Publication date 14th March 2023.
This is the third book I have read by this author. I have also read 'Her First Mistake' and 'The Marriage Secret' which I would also recommend.
I was originally drawn to this book by its eye catching cover and its intriguing synopsis. It also stated in the synopsis that this book is 'A completely addictive, twist-laden psychological thriller with an ending that will leave you speechless. Perfect for fans of Freida McFadden, Nicole Trope and Adele Parks.' I am a huge fan of Freida, Adele and Nicole so am looking forward to see if it lives up to this. I am also a huge fan of Carey and if this is half as good as her 'The Marriage Secret' and 'Her First Mistake' it is guaranteed to be a page turner! I must admit I was also biased due to the publisher being Bookouture. I have yet to read a book published by Bookouture that I haven't enjoyed. Hopefully this won't be the first... Watch this space! (Written before I started reading the book).
This novel consists of a prologue, 41 chapters and an epilogue. The chapters are short to medium in length so easy to read 'just one more chapter' before bed...OK, I know yeah right, but still just in case!
This book is based in California, USA 🇺🇸.
This book is written in third person perspective with the main protagonists being Brigid Templeton and Charity Clarence. The benefits of third person perspective with multiple protagonists are that it let's you see the bigger picture of what's going on and you get to know more characters more, what they are thinking and what they are doing. It feels like you get to see the whole picture and not miss out in anything.
'Second Wives' discusses some topics that may upset some readers or may not be suitable for others. I like to point this out ahead of time in my reviews so you can judge if this book is for you or not. In this book Carey discusses/includes
WOW!! JUST WOW!!! I WAS NOT EXPECTING THAT EXPLOSIVE ENDING. WHAT A TWIST!!!
This book is very well written and the vivid descriptions completely absorb the reader from beginning to end. The cover and synopsis work well with the storyline.
The storyline is absolutely captivating and unputdownable!! Throughout the storyline I kept questioning myself on what I thought was going on and who was in the right and wrong. I was completely blown out of the water when I discovered who was actually behind what. I love that we get to see what is going on from both Brigid and Charity's perspectives and how they are feeling. Carey's evocative writing ensures the reader is completely absorbed in the storyline with the characters and areas coming to life around them. It is one of those books where you tell yourself one more chapter but that chapter ends where you just have to know what will happen next so you read one more, then another and before you know it you've completely devoured it in one sitting!! A huge congratulations is in order to Carey, its getting harder and harder to shock me and just when I thought I had sussed it all out BANG I was completely blind sighted! I enjoyed the first book I read by Carey which was 'Her First Mistake' but I absolutely LOVED this one!!! It is not often that an author's books get better and better with each one when they are absolutely addictive anyway but Carey definitely manages it! The storyline was packed full of mystery, suspense, lies, love, friendship, twists and was an excellent psychological thriller. The storyline was quite unique and I cannot wait to read more of Carey's books. It is also quite thought provoking and makes you wonder what you would do in Bridgit's position.
Clear your schedules and pick up this explosive page turner, you won't regret it!!
The characters were strong, well defined and realistic. I really felt for Brigid with everything she was going through. I was on her side and wanted the best for her throughout and as a mum myself my heart went out to her so many times. My heart also went out to Charity as losing a child is a parents absolute worse nightmare. However, I was not a fan of her at all for what she did on several occasions. It is so hard to explain how I feel about each of the characters without giving too much away and I really don't want to give anything away and potentially spoil it for future readers. Throughout the book you don't know who to trust and it leaves you wondering who is telling the truth and what is really going on. Regardless of whether you love or hate the characters they all work together perfectly to make this an unputdownable psychological thriller and I cannot wait to see what characters I will meet in Carey's next success!!
Congratulations Casey on absolutely page turning thriller with an absolutely EXPLOSIVE ending that I would never have seen coming!!! Here's to your next success 🥂!!
Make sure you read to the very end of the book to read the first two chapters of Carey's absolutely addictive 'The Marriage Secret' which is another explosive page turner and one I have read myself and would highly recommend!!
Overall a page turning, intriguing psychological thriller that will keep you up late at night with an explosive ending you will never guess.
Genres covered in this book include Mystery, Thriller & Suspense Literary Fiction, Women's Psychological Fiction, Women's Crime Fiction, Psychological Fiction, Domestic Thriller, Psychological Thriller, Mystery, Suspense, Thriller, Crime Fiction, Domestic Fiction, Women Writer's & Fiction, Crime Thriller, Murder Thriller and Suspense Thriller amongst others.
I would recommend this book to the fans of the above as well as fans of 'Girl On The Train', Freida McFadden, Nicole Trope, Adele Parks. 'Gone Girl' and anyone looking for an action packed psychological thriller with an explosive ending!
322 pages.
This book is just £1.99 to purchase on kindle, free on kindle unlimited and £8.99 in paperback via Amazon at time of review which I think is an absolute bargain for this book!!!
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Author Bio:
Carey Baldwin is a USA Today bestselling author of psychological suspense. Also a dedicated physician, she holds two doctoral degrees, one in medicine and one in psychology. Her experience in the fields of medicine and psychology often informs her writing. She loves reading and writing stories that keep you off balance and on the edge of your seat. Carey lives in the southwestern United States with her amazing family. In her spare time she enjoys hiking and chasing wildflowers.
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