The ending had a pretty good twist and i was not expecting it but dude i hated the story i could not connect with it and the characters were so unlikeable

Not very likeable characters but plenty twists and secrets in this book with an ending I did not expect

I loved the ending to this book as it was quite a shock and a good twist. But, I found the characters spoilt, silly and very dislikeable. I usually enjoy Valerie's books but this one didn't quite hit the spot. My thanks to Netgalley and the publishers for giving me the opportunity to read this book in return for an honest review.

Natasha is miserable in her tiny apartment and nursing job. But then she meets rich, handsome, and charismatic Daniel who seems to be the answer to all her prayers. He takes a liking to her group of friends and proposes fairly quickly. Then he offers to take all her friends on a cruise and things seem to unravel in no time. A great story with lots of unexpected twists!

Lies, secrets, betrayal, and murder. 🛳️💍🐢🤫
Four friends and their husbands go on an exotic cruise; each of them having secrets, and some deadly. What could go wrong? Mysterious and thrilling, this one left me jaw dropped by the end!

Deducted some stars for the story being slow at times but by the end, I wanted more!

Thanks to NetGalley and Boldwood Books for this ARC.

I could not finish this. It started off good but slowly all of the characters became annoying. The storyline was pretty far fetched; I really wanted to like this!

Very well written thriller! One of her best yet! A group of friends go on a cruise with one of their newly married couples. The groom dies during the cruise and it becomes a whodunit. Who could have killed him? How did he die? This book has you twisting and turning with all the possible suspects. I don’t want to give too much away with this book. I thoroughly enjoyed it and highly recommend!!

This was a great read. Natasha meets a new man and they quickly marry. Her new husband takes them all on a cruise. Then the secrets come out. A psych thriller you’re going to love. This author write a great book! It’s a 4 1/2 star read!

ARC Review- 3.75 rounded up to 4⭐
Publication Date- November 6, 2024

Wow, what a fresh take on a locked room trope. In "The Wives" we meet 4 friends whom get together with their partners periodically and have what they consider a clubs of the sexes where they hang out with each other and entertain. Natasha is the last of the group to become married--finding hottie Daniel whom seems to charm everyone in the group. That charm only lasts so long though and the group begins to break. Having gone without a long, fancy honeymoon, Daniel takes Natasha and her group of friends on a long cruise--his treat. Soon the fractures and secrets of these relationships take over and the friend group is never the same.

I found this novel to be a very quick and easy read. Written in various viewpoints I enjoyed the take each character gave the story and it kept me intrigued. Being suck on a cruise liner was the prefect refresh on the locked in trope and I thoroughly enjoyed it.

✨Thank you to NetGalley, the publisher, and author for an advanced copy of this book in exchange for my review. ✨

A friend group sets sail on a cruise with their partners… all of them are hiding secrets. Who will make it off the sailing tin can alive?

There were SO many interesting twists and turns in The Wives! I loved it. From seedy husbands to shady friends breaking girl code. It was filled with drama and suspense.

Highly recommend!

Good grief! A group of friends is nice to have, but not when each person has so many secrets! When one of the group dies on a cruise, it seems that those secrets may be revealed. This was an enjoyable and twisty whodunnit! Fans of thrillers will love this one!

Thanks to Rachel's Random Resources and Boldwood Books for this #giftedARC provided by NetGalley.

This thriller is bursting with secrets and lies, reminding us of the complexities of friendship and ambition! I've yet to be disappointed by this author, so every time I spot her name, I can't help but pounce on whatever thriller she has coming up!

"The Wives" is intriguing from the start, but the jaw-dropping twists unfolding towards the end make it a must-read!

Natasha maintains a close bond with three college girlfriends, who change paths and prioritize family over career aspirations. While Natasha perseveres through her nursing career, her friends enjoy a life of comfort.

Then enters Daniel—a charming and successful businessman who sweeps Natasha off her feet with a whirlwind romance and proposal! Even though she's not sure he's the one, the taste of a luxurious lifestyle is too tempting.

While her friends initially welcome Daniel, his presence soon stirs up underlying tensions that result in a cruise trip intended to smooth things over. After reading "The Wives," you'll think twice about vacationing with friends!

#TheWives #NetGalley #ValerieKeogh #BoldwoodBooks #BoldBookClubVIP

On the surface four friends are cruising with their husbands. As the layers are peeled back the friends have kept secrets from each other. Most of them revolve around the newest husband, Daniel.
I thought Daniel was slime and Natasha just sort of drifted into the marriage.
I pinpointed two culprits for one of the deaths but never expected what would happen.
It’s a rolling wave of mystery, lies, and secrets. That’s why I read Keough’s books because she brings all of it.

Thank you to NetGalley and Boldwood Books for the ARC (Advance Reader Copy) of The Wives by Valerie Keogh. This is my second book by this author. This one had plenty of twists and kept me intrigued. It was fast paced so a quick easy read. It's a book about best friends and the many ups and downs. So many secrets! It was wonderful to go on a cruise with these characters. I felt as though I was actually on the cruise ship as well. It was a real page turner. A 5 star rating from me.

I loved this story and right up to the end , I was on the edge of my seat! This was my kind of book with characters that you love to hate and nonstop action. There was so much going on and I loved every second of it. If you like a twisty thriller, this one is for you.
Many thanks to the author, Boldwood Books and NetGalley for a complimentary copy of the book. The opinions expressed in this review are entirely my own.

Thanks to #NetGalley and #BoldwoodBooks for the book #TheWives by #ValerieKeogh. Natasha has found her money ticket with her new husband, Daniel. As four couples, Natasha and Daniel and there is her best friends and their husbands embark on a cruise, paid for by Daniel, tensions are super high. It seems that her friends all have reasons for wanting to kill he’s husband. So many secrets…..

Loved this book it was so fast paced and I couldn’t put it down, I loved all the different characters and there perspective on things. Great psychological thriller

Great book would recommend

Such a great book! It was very fast paced and exciting. I loved the different perspectives of each character, I will definitely be reading another book from this author.

Valerie Keogh is one of the exceptional authors that can take your average and "normal " everyday person into a devilishly wicked character and in The Wives there are several!
When Natasha meets her very wealthy and extremely handsome husband Daniel, she dreams of how her life can now be, instead of living in a small flat and working in a very stressful job within the NHS.
But when Natasha introduces him to her best friends and their husbands all is not well and cracks start to appear in her relationship with her friends.
Daniel has the perfect solution and invites everyone on an all inclusive paid cruise.
Once aboard tempers start to fray and you will find that Daniel isn't all he seems.
There are lies and secrets that everyone wants to keep hidden but which one has a secret so big that they will kill for?
Another nail-biting and twisted thriller that you can't put down.

Thank you NetGalley, Boldwood Books and Valerie Keogh for providing this ARC in exchange of my honest review.
Publication Date: 11/6/24
Rating: 3 Stars

I generally love a good murder mystery, and while I didn’t see the ending coming... the middle and conclusion didn’t quite hold my attention. I was invested at the start, but as the story progressed, it started to feel like a bit of a chore to get through. There were too many characters to keep track of, and I found myself struggling to remember who was who. I also wasn’t a fan of some of the British slang (like ‘tenner’). Additionally, I would’ve liked to see more development of Daniel and Natasha’s relationship from the beginning. It all fell flat to me.