About the Book:
You can always trust your friends. Can’t you?
Abi is starting a new chapter of her life. Her son is leaving for college, she has her dream job and she is finally ready to find love again after her relationship with her ex Cal has ended.
Jo has been by Abi’s side for years. They’ve navigated all of life’s ups and downs together. Even when Abi betrayed Jo with Cal all those years ago, she forgave her and the three remain close.
So when Abi starts dating again, Jo and Cal begin to spend more time together. But soon Jo receives threatening messages telling her to stay away from him. And when Abi comes to her terrified, clutching a note that says “I want your life,” it becomes clear that someone wants to cause the friends harm.
Because in Jo and Abi’s close-knit circle someone has been living a lie for years and it’s about to come to light. But when it does, who will make it out alive?
An utterly addictive psychological thriller which is packed with twist after twist from the USA Today bestselling author of My Sister’s Husband. Perfect for fans of K.L. Slater, The Wife Between Us and Gone Girl.
BLOG TOUR REVIEW
Review for 'The Ex Between Us' by Nicola Marsh.
Read and reviewed via NetGalley for Nicola Marsh, Bookouture publishers and Bookouture anonymous
Publication date 12th August 2022.
This is the third book I have read by this author. I have previously read 'My Sister's Husband' and 'The Liar Next Door' which I highly recommend.
I was originally drawn to this book by its beautiful eye catching cover and its intriguing synopsis and title. The synopsis stated that this book is 'Perfect for fans of K.L. Slater, The Wife Between Us and Gone Girl.' I am a huge fan of 'Gone Girl' so am looking forward to seeing if this lives up to this statement. I am also a huge fan of Nicola Marsh and if this is half as good as 'My Sister's Husband' and 'The Liar Next Door' it is sure to be a page turning read. 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, 56 chapters and an epilogue. The chapters are short in length so possible to read 'just one more chapter' before bed...OK, I know yeah right, but still just in case!
This book is set in the USA 🇺🇸.
This book is written in first person perspective with the main protagonists being Abigail and Jo. The benefits of books written in first person perspective are as long as they are well written it makes you feel that you are being spoken to by the protagonist and it can create more of a bond between yourselves and them. If there are several protagonists you also get to see more of what is going on.
OMG!!!! WHAT DID I JUST READ!?!?! MIND BLOWN!!!! CLEAR YOUR TIMETABLE AS YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO PUT THIS BOOK DOWN!!!
Another absolutely fantastic book from Nicola with vivid descriptions which put you right in the picture. It really felt like Jo and Abigail were talking directly to me from across the table over a cup of tea. The synopsis and cover suit the book perfectly.
The storyline is absolutely addictive and had me sucked in from the first page until the explosive ending. I couldn't stop turning the pages until early hours of the morning so if you pick this up I seriously advice you to clear your schedules and also have the tissues at the ready. It is filled with tension, suspense, revenge, friendship and bombshell after bombshell that I did not see coming!!! A huge well done to Nicola on them EXPLOSIVE BOMBSHELL!!! I would have never guessed either of the twists in a million years. Very rarely I am shocked by books having read so many but this absolutely had me a cracker and completely blew my mind. If you are fed up of guessing the ending by 50% then this one is for you!!! Just when you think you couldn't be shocked any more BOOM another one comes out of nowhere!!! This book is fast paced with so much action that once you 'pop' you will not be able to stop until you have finished!!! Just when I thought I best finish this chapter and get some sleep BANG another cliff hanger ending so I ended up staying awake until 3am until I finished it and even then I was just completely mind blown. This book will stay with you for ages!!!
It is set over multiple time lines. When books show what has happened in the past and what is happening in the present I find it really helps the reader (if it is well done) understand why things are happening and what has lead to the present activities and decisions. It also shows the bigger picture.
All of the main characters were strong realistic characters and I was completely invested in them all. I absolutely loved reading about each neighbour and the more I read and the deeper I delved into their secrets, lies and deceit the more shocked I became page after page. I absolutely adored the fact that Jo and Rex are book lovers and have discussions about books especially when 'The Notebook' is mentioned (one of my favourite books and films). I do love when books mention books in them, it is definitely one of the things I pick up on straight away! The characters all worked perfectly together for the storyline.
AN ABSOLUTELY HUGE CONGRATULATIONS to Nicola on what has got to be the book with the most twists in that I have EVER read. I knew there was a reason you are one of my favourite authors, extremely well deserved. This would make an absolutely epic movie. I look forward to your next explosive novel as always!!!
Overall an addictive, page turning non stop action packed read with bombshells you will never see coming!!!
Genres covered in this novel include Thriller, Mystery, Suspense, Psychological Fiction, Psychological Thriller and Coming-Of-Age story amongst others.
I would recommend this book to the fans of the above as well as fans of K.L. Slater, 'The Wife Between Us', 'Gone Girl' 'The Girl On The Train', Shalini Boland, fans of Nicola Marsh and absolutely anyone looking for a book that will blow your mind!
388 pages.
This book is just £1.99 to purchase on kindle via Amazon which I think is an absolute bargain for this book!!!
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Author Bio
USA TODAY bestselling & multi-award winning author Nicola Marsh writes page-turning fiction to keep you up all night.
She has published 80 books, sold over 8 million copies worldwide and been translated into 25 languages.
She currently writes contemporary romance and domestic suspense. You can find some of her series romance under the pseudonym Nikki North.
A physiotherapist for 13 years, she now adores writing full time, raising her two dashing young heroes, sharing fine food with family and friends, barracking loudly for her beloved North Melbourne Kangaroos footy team, and her favourite, curling up with a good book!
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