The Ex-Wives

By: Jenna Kernan

Narrated by: Stephanie Cannon

Two ex-wives. Two missing girls. Will yours be next?

Pulling a batch of my husband’s favorite golden oatmeal cookies from the oven, I smile to hear my daughter Phoebe playing in the treehouse outside. I was once so close to losing everything, but since I married handsome Jackson, I have a perfect life. Jackson might tell me what to wear, but he just likes to buy me nice things. He says I don’t need a job, and why would I want one? I can spend all day taking care of Phoebe and running errands in the fancy car Jackson gave me—he knows everywhere I go, and I love how much he wants to keep me safe.

But my whole world shatters when I find out Jackson is a liar.

He never mentioned he was married before—twice.

I love him so much. But how can I trust him now? Desperate for answers, I search our pristine house top to bottom. I thought Jackson was caring: But is it a way to control me?

When I track down his ex-wives, I see fear in their eyes. Both these women had little girls just like me. And when they left Jackson, their daughters went missing.

Devastated I’ve put Phoebe in danger, I have no choice but to find the truth about those poor girls. To protect Phoebe, I must pretend to still be the perfect wife, even though fear floods through me at Jackson’s touch.

But how far will I have to go? And what will happen to me and my sweet child if my husband finds out?

An absolutely addictive psychological thriller! Fans of The Perfect Marriage, The Wife Between Us, and The Woman in the Window won’t be able to put this down.

©2022 Jenna Kernan (P)2022 Bookouture, an imprint of Storyfire Ltd.

Great! One of my favorites!

This book was triggering for me because my marriage of over 20 years was similar. BUT. It was wonderful to get thru to the happy ending!

Lots of twist and Turns

This book kept me on the edge of my seat right up until the end and then it kind of fell flat. It’s definitely worth the read but be prepared to be let down as the end.

This is a true domestic thriller

I truly enjoyed the writing throughout the plot, as it was both engaging and meticulously crafted. While I wasn't particularly fond of the narrator's style, it didn’t detract from my overall experience. I decided to speed up the playback, and that made a significant difference, allowing me to fully immerse myself in the story without any issues.

Initially, I found myself struggling to get into the narrative, but once I did, I was completely captivated. I can confidently say that this novel stands out as one of the best domestic thrillers I’ve had the pleasure of reading. Thank you for pouring your creativity into this work and sharing it with us. Your talent is truly appreciated!

Predictable

I’d rate this maybe a C- it was fine but very predictable. Would read it for free but not pay a credit

Fabulous story and narration

I’m hooked on Bookouture thrillers and mysteries because they’re consistently well-written. This page-turner was no exception. Fantastic story, plot, and twists that I never saw coming. Excellent all the way around.