I enjoyed this book however found the main character quite unbelievable so had to suspend a fair bit of belief reading this. The book definitely picked up towards the end and I really enjoyed the last 20% or so.

However this was a solid, quick read that I would recommend!

There was such a chilling tension running through this book, despite the surface happiness in the household, it was like it clamped me in it's jaw on the first page and held me captive until the twisty end.

Drew and Mark found love through their shared tragedy, but both of them have secrets. Drew is terrified of Mark finding out that her whole existence is fabricated and as Mark becomes increasingly suspicious of what she is hiding, the tension really ramps up.

L. G. Davis has a skill in drip feeding elements of the story and, just as it all started to come together, twist after twist was thrown in that undid everything I thought I believed and kept me gripped, filled with uncertainty about who I could trust and who was telling the truth, or if any of them were! A brilliant plot!

I loved the fast pace, with intriguingly flawed characters who didn't seem to be bad people, thereby leading to an added layer of emotional depth that is rarely present in a thriller, as they battled with their consciences, guilt and fear of being caught out.

5 ⭐️ Thanks to Netgalley, L. G. Davis and Bookouture, for an ARC in return for an honest review.

The New Marriage LG Davis

5 stars
What an amazing storyteller!

This is the 5th book that I have read by this author and they are always brilliant, so full of dark secrets and twists and turns.

Drew met Mark at the hospital when his wife had been in a hit and run accident. Melody died from her injuries and two years later, Drew who had been a shoulder to cry on is now happily married to Mark. However, Mark's sister Sarah was devastated when Melody died and cannot accept Drew and is always comparing her to her sister-in-law in a very negative way.

The story begins when Drew finds a lottery ticket on a bench and discovers that it is worth 90,000 dollars. However she cannot claim the money because the publicity will uncover her secrets. Mark is struggling with his business due to his breakdown when his first wife died and this money would enable them to fulfil all their dreams.

As the book progresses we learn not only about Drew's story but also the secrets hidden by Mark, Sarah and even Drew's 20 year old son Jason. The story is told by different characters in the book and just when I thought I had worked out what had happened there was another twist.

I read this book in a couple of days because I really wanted to know what was going to happen but even at the end there was yet another twist that I really did not see coming. Highly recommended.

Karen Deborah
Reviewer for Net galley

Another great read from this author who always writes good books and I enjoy thoroughly.

The storyline was excellent which just made me keep on reading and couldn't stop until the last page.

Just my type of book which I can thoroughly recommend. Thank you to Netgalley and Bookouture for this brilliant ARC.

Can always guarantee that this author will keep you on the edge of your seat right till the very last page. I couldn't put the book down. I thought I had it all figure out who was behind it all, however it was completely unpredictable. Highly recommend.

I enjoyed this domestic psychological thriller. It started a little slow but it quickly picked up and was packed with twists and turns. The writing was really good and I was surprised that I haven’t read anything else from this author. I will definitely be checking out more from this author.

I absolutely could not put this book down. I read it all in one evening, which wasn't hard to do because it kept my attention so raptly.
The twists and turns kept me guessing and I just know that this novel will do very well in the thriller community. Highly recommend.

The New Marriage by L.G. Davis is a refreshing and insightful exploration of modern relationships. The author does a fantastic job of portraying the complexities of marriage in today’s world, blending emotional depth with real-world challenges. The characters felt authentic, and I found myself truly invested in their journey. Davis’s writing is engaging, and the pacing kept me hooked from start to finish. If you're looking for a thought-provoking read about love, commitment, and the evolving nature of relationships, this one is definitely worth picking up.

The New Marriage by L.G. Davis had me hooked from start to finish! This was my first book by this author, and I was completely blown away. The story was full of twists and turns—I thought I had it figured out, but I was wrong every time. It was so unpredictable, which made it an absolute page-turner. I couldn’t put it down! If you love a suspenseful, gripping read that keeps you guessing, this is definitely one to pick up. I’ll be reading more from L.G. Davis for sure!

Wow! Another fantastic read by LG Davis! This was thoroughly captivating from beginning to end. A true roller coaster ride that kept me burning the midnight oil. Packed with twists and turns.
Thank you NetGalley, LG Davis and Bookouture for the opportunity to read and review this book.

Secrets
Lies
Devastating consequences
Revenge


What an engaging and mind spinning domestic thriller. It draws you right in and keeps you addicted the whole way through. My mind was filled with questions as I was reading along. There are so many twists and surprises along the way. Jaw dropping moments too that I didn’t see coming!

•First off, many thanks to NetGalley and Bookouture for the eARC in exchange for my honest review•

~Well that was pretty crazy! The book throws you head first into an epic dilemma… finding a winning lottery ticket and deciding whether or not to claim the money!

In my opinion the first half felt a bit of a drag. Some parts felt unnecessary to the storyline and some parts were heavily repetitive… be warned you’ll get sick of hearing about the MC going for a jog🤦🏼‍♀️ I didn’t find any of the characters relatable or likeable, without giving any spoilers… the MC is a huge push-over and it amazed me how she gets walked all over. This made it tricky to maintain my engagement with the book.

However, around the 75% mark, it soon picked up and secrets were spilling all over the place! Within the nice short chapters, there were many twists and some were very unpredictable and shocking! It made it a much more enjoyable read from then on.

Overall there’s a lot of potential in this book and I think many readers will enjoy the intricate details and suspenseful twists this book has to offer⭐️⭐️⭐️~

*Publication date - 29th April 2025*

This isn't a bad thriller it follows Drew who has won the lottery but doesn't want to claim it as then her real identity would be revealed. It keeps you guessing to what actually happened in Drew's past. Thank you to Netgalley and Bookoutre for ARC

Wow! This book got me out of a slump! It was such a page turner that I ate this book up SO quickly. I thoroughly enjoyed every minute of it. Drew and Mark recently got married after both losing their spouse. They are building a new beginning together and Mark worships his new wife. Little does he know that his wife is keeping many many dark secrets from him… as well as hiding a winning lottery ticket! Not sure if I am toxic or what (LOL) but I kept rooting for Drew the entire book even with her dark secrets!

I do enjoy that the book has several different POV — mainly focusing on Drew though. I love how the book jumps from past to present day throughout the book. This gives us more insight on her past which led to her present actions. The book was an easy read with SO many twists. When I thought I had figured it out… I sure did not! Highly recommend! Thank you for the ARC Netgalley!

⭐ 4.5/5

I received an eARC of The New Marriage in exchange for an honest review, and I have to say, this book had me hooked from the first chapter!

This is the perfect read for those who love family drama packed with deep secrets and unexpected twists. Every chapter left me on edge, and just when I thought I had things figured out, another shocking revelation hit. The pacing is well done, and the suspense keeps building throughout.

L.G. Davis does an incredible job of weaving a gripping psychological thriller, though some details felt unnecessary and slowed the story down a bit. However, that didn’t take away from my overall enjoyment. The writing is engaging, and the tension is just right.

If you love thrillers with shocking twists and hidden secrets, The New Marriage is definitely worth adding to your TBR!

Thank you Netgalley.

Rounded to 2.5 stars for plot twist

I typically put myself in each character when reading (what would I do? How would I react?) and I could not relate to the MFC. While Drew had her own secrets, I could not comprehend how she was such a push over to her sister in law. Coming into my house unannounced because you have a key? Absolutely not. Passive aggressive remarks? Nope. And if my husband wouldn’t take my side, there’s another problem. Not one character was like able, and I found I didn’t have anyone to root for, The first chapter had me hooked, and it was a fast paced, quick afternoon read. Without giving a spoiler, I was happy how the story played out,

L.G. Davis is such an underrated author. This is the perfect book for those who love family drama and secrets. It starts off on the slower side but it does pick up. It’s full of twists you won’t see coming. I thoroughly enjoyed it.

Thank you to NetGalley for my eARc in exchange for my honest review!

Oh my GOSH!! I was gonna be generous and give 4 stars because the story had me hooked the whole time and it was pretty good. BUT THEN!!! THEN those last 2 plot twists?! NO WAY!!! They changed my feeling about the whole thing because WHAT?! I will be recommending IMMEDIATELY to the psychological thriller group I’m in on Facebook!

This was an absolute mindblowing books. I was on the edge of my seat through the book. Didn't see that ending.

First things first, thanks to Netgalley and Bookouture for the ARC!

I think this is my first book by L.G. Davis and a really good and twisty thriller! Marc and Drew seem like a happily married couple who have been lucky that life ghave them a second chance after punching them into the guts. But both of them do have secrets, and those might destroy both of them.

It was a wild ride - I myself could never deal with keeping huge secrets from my partner - and the story kept my clued to the pages! Highly recommended, go and read it when you have the chance!