An intriguing read from Shalini Boland. As you would expect from a psychological thriller, this book was fast-paced, full of twists and turns.

The story sees Faye planning a surprise holiday to Swanage, for her husband (Jake’s) birthday. Their destination was chosen as it was where Jake & Lainey (his sister) grew up. They were joined in the holiday by Lainey, along with her family.

The feelings of discontent started with the families’ arrival at the holiday let, not being what they had expected. Then Boland starts the magical weaving of the threads of mystery and hidden secrets from the past.

With dual timelines, the reader is led towards an understanding of how past events may be influencing current unrest.

A missing child must be every parents worst nightmare! Faye’s emotions were raw and her panic palpable.

The investigation and search move the pace and tension along quickly. Then the final twists began and I was absorbed. A fabulous read.

A gripping psychological thriller . Secrets , twists and surprising revelations all make this book a great read .

I'm surprised there was any room left in the family closet given the number of skeletons it contains in this story! Deliciously addictive reading.

How what seems like a perfect gift, turns out to be one from hell!

Have you have been through the same? Have you ever thought you found the perfect gift for someone and when they ripped the paper off to reveal what was inside, you saw their happy face become a horrified or sad one? Have you ever wanted to disappear through the floor and wishing you could turn back time? Or maybe you have tried to point out the positive sides of the gift and hope the other person could see it like that too?

Faye was convinced that she had found the best surprise for her husband and the rest of her family, but it seems like she was wrong. Very wrong, because she could never have imagined how things would pan out.

How she curses herself for not getting him something like a new tie, or a pair of socks or maybe a few bottles of wine. But no, she had to go through with her plan and ruin everything. She could have saved herself so much heartache.

Fans of this author know that this is not the end of it. It’s just the beginning. A psychological thriller is meant to mess with your head. So beware about what she is about to do to yours.

Thank you

An interesting read which I wholeheartedly recommend for anyone looking for a good domestic thriller.

Shalini Boland is an author that I found on NetGalley. There is a twist in every novel and it's always shocking. I can't wait to read every single one of her books.

Faye’s husband and son go missing and her son’s hat is found at the top of some cliffs. Just how well did she know her husband? What was he hiding? And will she ever see them again alive?

This book was twisty, fun and at times I was with the main character in her fear and nerves. I enjoyed it a lot.

Another brilliant tale from this talented writer. Lots of twists and turns and an ending you’ll never guess at. A fast pace belter of a read

This latest book by Shalini Boland was hard to put down.

I was enthralled from the start with both the pace and the many twists and turns.

Excellent psychological thriller.

Another fantastic read from Shalini Boland! Unlike most of her other books, it took me a little while to really get hooked with this one but once I did, I couldn't stop reading.

I always really enjoy Shalini Boland's books and I totally spaced not having read this one already. This is basically every mom's worst nightmare. Faye's husband takes her son on an early morning walk during their family holiday...and they don't come back. Her son's baseball hat is found on a cliff, and Faye contacts the police to begin the frantic search for her son.

This book blew me away. I knew there would be a twist, but the end of the book was so satisfying. I love when a monster character gets the justice he so rightly deserves. I LOVED that Faye planned this elaborate murder all along with her husband's very own sister. I only took off a star because the police aspect seemed so unresolved. Faye leaves the country, meets up with Dylan, and there's no police resolution. They just leave her to disappear? That didn't really make sense to me. Other than that, I loved this book so much. Another great Bookouture book.

THE MARRIAGE BETRAYAL is a gripping psychological thriller by bestselling author Shalini Boland.

Her Novels Include:
A Shirtful of Frogs (2012)
The Girl from the Sea (2016)
The Best Friend (2016)
The Millionaire's Wife (2017)
The Secret Mother (2017)
The Child Next Door (2018)
The Silent Sister (2018)
The Perfect Family (2018)
The Marriage Betrayal (2019)
The Other Daughter (2019)
One of Us Is Lying (2020)

Faye Townsend has organized a surprise summer getaway birthday for her husband, Jake and seven- year- old son, Dylan. They are also joined along with Jake’s younger sister, Lainy, husband Tom and two young daughters, Annabel and seven- year- old Poppy, to the seaside town of Swanage where Jake and Lainy grew up. But everything doesn’t plan out as intended.

When they arrive at the house they have rented, they are greeted by the owner…which was strange. The house is old and Jake doesn’t seem to want to be there. Was this trip a mistake?

Faye is an artist who put aside her career when she fell pregnant, and now illustrates and designs web pages for her husband’s company.

They celebrate Jake’s birthday out for dinner in town, but soon agree to head back home later the next day, but after Jake has taken Dylan out to the cliffs to view the dolphins, and the women and children have spent the day at the beach.

Jake and Dylan go for an early morning walk along the beautiful, windswept clifftops…but they don’t come back!

As the hours tick by, Dylan’s red baseball cap is found on the beach and Faye finds herself being questioned by the police. They want to know everything about the man she married - is Faye ready to face her husband’s dark past? Or will she have to confront her own secrets first?

How far will a mother go to save her only child?

This utterly gripping psychological thriller will appeal to a wide audience, with a strong plot, memorable relatable characters and an explosive twisted ending. All I can say is sit back and enjoy. Highly recommended!

Many thanks to the author, Bookouture and Net Galley for my digital copy.

This book was one twist after another! It was nearly impossible to put down and kept me on the edge of my seat! It had many suspenseful moments and some very heartfelt ones as well.

This was another brilliant book from Shalini Boland. she is one of my favourite authors and her books are so well written with great plots and characters. This one is better than the last and I expect the next to be better than this. She’s just that kind of author. A 5/5 on goodreads

Many thanks to Bookouture and Netgalley for the opportunity to read and review this book. I have now had the pleasure to read a couple of books by this author and have really enjoyed all of her books. The Marraige Betrayal will keep you page turning till you reach the last chapter. Faye surprises her husband Jake for his birthday by renting a house for their family and his sister's in their home town. She is surprised when neither him or his sister is eager to return. Why do they not want to go back. What are they hiding. The mystery deepens when Fay's husband Jake goes missing with their young son a few days in to the holiday. Faye must turn to her sister in law Lainey for answers. A twisty read, that will not disappoint. Totally recommend.

Another great read by Shalini, I love her style of writing and plot lines. This one does not disappoint.

Brilliant!!!
Shalini boland has done it again.
Just when you think you can see how the plot unfolds, BAM!!!! ....its all turned upside down.
As with her other books, this was fast paced, gripping and twists and turns galore.

Another brilliant read that I can't recommend enough.

I voluntarily read and reviewed this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

I never miss an opportunity to read a book by Shalini Boland! I have read several, and they never disappoint. I tore through this one quickly on vacation, and when it finished I instantly looked at if I had more from this author on my TBR list because I was ready for more!

I received an ARC from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review

Shalini Boland has done it again !! WOW !!
I am absolutely amazed, she really is the perfectionist of psychological thrillers.
Always deeply twisted and full of tension, I love the suspense and dark storylines everytime.
I love Shalini Boland and I always look forward to her new releases with much anticipation.

Thank you to Bookouture and Netgalley for the wonderful privilege of reviewing your arc.

I love Shalini Boland and The Marriage Betrayal is my favorite book so far. Gorgeous, beyond gorgeous cover, and expert storytelling. Boland was meant to tell this story!