The Lying Wife: An absolutely gripping psychological thriller

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Be careful what you wish for...

Callie has known sadness, and sometimes doubted she would ever have the life she wanted. When she meets James, also no stranger to grief, it seems as though her luck has changed. She becomes his wife, and in the process a stepmother to his two sons. Callie has finally got what she always imagined for herself.

But things don’t go to plan for Callie. She tries to get things right, but at every turn she makes mistakes. If she can only show her new family just how much she cares, perhaps everything will be okay. Yet the harder she tries, the more she fails. A split-second decision leads to her spiralling out of control, and there is no way back for Callie.

When the police arrest her for murder, the dark tale of Callie’s shocking fall from grace slowly unfolds. But how much is Callie willing to reveal about the choices she made? If those she cares for the most learn the truth, they will hate her. Will her secrets be her undoing? Or will she tell the truth, no matter the cost?

A compelling psychological thriller with an unforgettable ending from #1 bestseller Kathryn Croft. Perfect for readers who love Sheryl Browne, Alison James and Claire McGowan.

*** Previously published under the title The Stranger Within. ***

What everyone is saying about The Lying Wife

‘A story full of twists and turns. This is an amazing thriller that will keep you engrossed until the last page.’ NetGalley review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Awesome read’ NetGalley review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

‘Wow. A roller coaster of emotions and twists and turns. ... Bloody brilliant!’ Goodreads review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

‘FREAKING AWESOME BOOK! Ms Croft had me hooked on page 1. I couldn't stop reading! A hell of a good read.’ Goodreads review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

‘The story itself is excellent and the plot twist at the end... wow, just wow! I did not see that coming. ... It's so well-written and because of that twist, it's one of those books that requires a re-read, which I am going to do!’ Goodreads review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

WOW! Totally unexpected! This story is not your average family drama or psychological thriller... It's a fabulous novel with characters so well defined and developed that you feel they are real.’ Goodreads review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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4.6
58 reviews
Marnie Harrison
February 24, 2022
“Be careful what you wish for…” A twisty and thrilling read that will have you turning the pages long into the night, The Lying Wife is another great addition to Kathryn Croft’s growing bibliography. I love these types of stories with its family drama at the helm and It didn’t take much for me to be fully immersed in this tale and caught up in it and into the characters lives. It is a slow build to start with as the foundation is laid, but does ramp up making for more of a fast paced second half. Its outcome took me completely by surprise and blew my socks off! I take my hat off to you Kathryn Croft! All round, The Lying Wife is very entertaining and well worth the read. Now please excuse me as I go and retrieve my socks!…
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A Google user
January 28, 2022
My Review: Wow, wow, wow!!!!! That last line really got me. It hit me with so many raw emotions. It is why I loved this book so much. This book proved to me why I love this author so much. If you have read any of this authors books you will know as well as I do how wonderful she is. All her books keep you in suspense and you never know what is going to come next. You can’t read each chapter fast enough. You don’t want to eat or sleep until you finish one of her books. I really can’t say enough good things about this book and all her others. I can’t wait to read her next book. In conclusion, the plot, the characters and all the twists in this book made this book an enjoyable read. I would definitely recommend it and happily give it 5 Hearts❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
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Elaine Finch
February 3, 2023
This is a very, very good book. I couldn't put it down. It kept me on edge to read what was going to happen next. LOVED THIS BOOK! ! !
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About the author

Kathryn Croft is the bestselling author of seven psychological thrillers and to date she has sold over one million copies of her books. Her third book, The Girl With No Past spent over four weeks at number one in the Amazon UK chart, and she has also appeared on the Wall Street Journal's bestsellers list. With publishing deals in fifteen different countries, Kathryn has just finished writing her eighth and ninth novels and is now working on book ten. After twelve years living in London, she now lives in Guildford, Surrey, the place she grew up, with her husband and two children.

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