I've always enjoyed KL Slater books - they're fun, easy reads perfect for cozy nights after long, busy days! The Girlfriend is the newest domestic thriller, and it definitely is a fresh take on a sometimes-tired troupe! Jennifer has just learned that Cole, her beloved husband of fourteen years, has suddenly and tragically died in a car accident. She barely has a moment to wrap her head around her new reality when Sara shows up at her door with a baby and a claim...a claim that the baby is Cole's and the house they're standing in is hers too. Jennifer is thrown into chaos. Who can she trust? Who in her immediate circles know what? Is she the only one that's been living in the dark? And WHAT did her husband get himself into?!

I enjoyed this quick read - once I got started, I looked forward to seeing how the story fit together. The ending was surprising and unorthodox, and I LOVE when I get a real surprise! I did feel like it was SO out of left field that I was a bit surprised, and it was all very tidy in the end. I would have enjoyed a bit more "fleshing out" of the backstory and the "after". That being said, this was a fun new read by KL Slater and worth a read if you enjoy domestic thrillers!

Well, this is probably a case of "its me, not you".
I was really set on ready this book because it sounded so intriguing.

While in the middle of organizing the Halloween party of the year, Jennifer has to deal with the fact that her husband just took of and left her with all the organizing. A few hours later, cops are at the door to inform her that her husband has had a terrible car crash and didn't make it out alive. And if that isn't enough... a couple of hours later his girlfriend is at the door telling Jennifer she owns everything. The house, the car, all the money....

Intriguing isn't it? And it is, for the first 100 pages... but then it just gets so far fetched and just a little silly at times.

The overall problem with this novel is that it is lacking relatable characters that you connect with as a reader.
and it lacks plot twists that keep your head spinning in a good way and not in a 'god, this is just getting ridiculous-way'.

This feels like a psychological thriller version of days of our lives and that is just not what I am looking for in a novel.

Cole Fincham suffers a car accident leaving his wife and 2 children behind. A family that had it all but not all was as it seemed as Cole left behind another child tgat no one knew about. However, Sara, the other mother had some strange ideas on how they should move forward following Cole's death and of course there was a twist that I didn't see coming.
Great book and worth a read.

This was another enjoyable read by K L Slater. Her books all have unique storylines that keep you hooked from start to finish. There were some good twists and turns that kept my interest.

The Girlfriend | K.L. Slater
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(no spoilers)

📚 Synopsis:
The doorbell rings, just days after my beloved husband’s sudden death. I don’t recognise the woman on our doorstep, with her buttery blonde highlights, a diamond bracelet identical to my own and a bouncing baby boy in her arms.

As I show her inside, I notice her eyes grow wide as she takes in our spacious hallway, and the big squashy sofas that we all used to pile on. She glances at the silver-framed family photos and my little daughter hiding behind my skirts.

She looks at me, her blue eyes serious. ‘I’m sorry’ she says. ‘I know this will be hard to hear. But I am your husband’s girlfriend. And this is his son.’

My world implodes. And then she tells me that she owns our home – and that she’s not going anywhere…


💭 𝗠𝘆 𝘁𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀:
This is the sort of book that will keep you up at night because you just have to keep reading. It is so fast paced and there are so many twists and turns! Just when you think you know what’s happening, you’re hit with another huge twist. The plot is so well thought out. I found myself thinking ‘How can this even happen?’ and yet it was entirely plausible at the same time.

This is the first book I’ve read by K.L. Slater but it certainly won’t be the last!

Thanks to NetGalley and Bookouture for this eARC.

Well this book is full to the brim with twists and turns. KL Slater does it again. This book is gripping and I read it in a single sitting. Don't miss it.

The Girlfriend was a great read and I am giving it 4 out of 5 stars. Great story line and plot! It definitely had me excited and on my toes. Towards the end it really picks up, however it did feel slightly rushed and left me with some unanswered questions.The beginning was slower than I would’ve liked but it still kept me very entertained. Overall, I think the story is great and I highly would recommend! Thank you NetGalley & K.L Slater for allowing me to read this before it’s been published! I wish all the success!

You can always count on K.L. Slater to give you a jaw dropping read! After Jennifer receives the shocking news that her husband Cole is dead she is then blindsided by the news that not only did her husband have a girlfriend but they had a baby together and everything Jennifer thought was hers has actually been signed over to the girlfriend. And that’s no even the half of it! A must read!

Thank you NetGalley!

Book Review “The Girlfriend” by K.L. Slater

Synopsis: Jennifer and her families lives are upended when her recently deceased husband is found to have been having an affair with Sara. Things start to take a turn when babies, houses, and murder are involved.

Pros: This book left me feeling uncomfortable in the best possible way. Every time I think I had something figured out, another twist was changing my mind.

Cons: The middle of the book did seem a bit slow going. There was some character development that took some time to set in place.

Overall 3.5 stars. Definitely recommend for a quick, keep you guessing psychological thriller.

Sadly this one didn't wow me, the plot wasn't believable, I found the main characters frustrating and unlikeable. I ended up skim reading parts as I just wanted to find out what actually happened, else I may have struggled to finish it.
Thanks to netgalley and the publisher for the arc ebook.

Thanks to NetGalley, K.L Slater and Bookouture for the ARC of The Girlfriend.

I am a big fan of K.L Slater's books - she always does thrillers really well and this one doesn't disappoint.

When Jennifer's husband Cole is killed in a car accident, she is absolutely devastated. But when a woman knocks on her door with a baby - her whole world is turned upside down.

Claiming that she's been having an affair with her husband and that baby Rory is his son, Sarah also has a watertight contract - Cole had money issues and the home Jennifer's family loves? It belongs to her.

Jennifer must decide., Either move her and her two kids out of their marital home or do as Sarah says - let her move in with the child and live together as a family.

With lots of twists and turns, this book really held my attention and kept me reading long into the night. Loved how it ended - whilst a little far fetched in parts, it concluded in a way that left me totally satisfied!

This book was so good! I sat down intending to read a few pages and could not stop! What a crazy premise and although a bit far fetched, I was shocked on how the story unfolded! Perfect reading for the upcoming winter days.

This book was another hit from the author. Packed with loads of mystery and intrigue. A few twists kept the reader turning pages. This is a book which I would recommend to all who enjoy a good mystery.

Thanks netgalley for giving me an early copy of this book.
Jennifer was at home when her doorbell rang and two policemen were at her door to tell her that her husband Cole was involved in a car accident and he was dead, there was no other car involved he ran off the motorway and was killed.
If that was not bad enough, within a couple of days a woman knocked at the door with a baby and said Cole was going to tell Jennifer that he was going to leave her and go and live with her and the baby was his.
Sarah also said that the house Jennifer lived in was hers as was the cars as she had given Cole everything to cover costs when his business went under.
Sarah was going to take everything unless Jennifer did what she was told.

A gripping story with a few twists and turns that I didn’t see coming! I really enjoyed this one, although I did find some of the events hard to believe, but this made more sense towards the end.

Thank you to NetGalley for this Arc ebook!! I think this is my first book by K.L. Slater and I was not one bit disappointed! This one had me hooked from the first couple pages which is always a win!! A woman’s worst nightmare is that their husband is having an affair but when it actually comes to light along with many other shocking surprises it’s a nightmare you just want to wake up from. Jennifer thought she had a great relationship with Cole until Sara shows up at her door with some horrible news about her deceased husband! From there, life goes downhill in more ways than one. You will have to read to find out all the juicy details.

Many thanks to NetGalley and Bookouture for gifting me a digital ARC of the latest book by a favorite, KL Slater - 4.5 stars rounded up!

As she is preparing for a huge blowout of a Halloween/birthday party, Jennifer gets a knock on her door from two police officers telling her that her husband, Cole, has been in a car accident and is dead. Days later, while still reeling, Sara shows up on her doorstep with baby Rory in her arms. Sara says that she is the rightful owner to Jennifer's home and that Rory is Cole's son. How does Jennifer begin to tell her own children that Sara is moving in with them?

This is such a fast-paced thriller that will keep you guessing with all the twists. I really felt for so many of these characters and especially all the kids. Another fabulous read by this author - don't miss it!

Loved love loved this book flew through it and could not stop! Loved the plot and although I had an idea halfway through ish it wasn’t spoilt as there wells other twists and turns I didn’t see coming! Well thought out and executed. Look forward to more from this author

I thought The Girlfriend was fantastic. The description alone had me hooked and the story did not disappoint. It had plenty of twists and turns that I did not see coming and kept me gripped and I could not put it down.

Thank you to NetGalley and Bookouture for my ARC.

What would you do if your husband suddenly left the house when you were in the middle of planning a huge party, only for hours later right before the party is to start two officers show up to your door and give you the worst news you could get. Well the worst news you thought you could get until the next day a random woman shows up to your with a baby in her arms claiming she was your husbands lover, that the baby is his and she technically owns everything you thought you did including your house, cars and even your bank accounts.

Thank you Netgalley, the publisher and the author for my ARC!