A tense thriller full of secrets and lies, and lots of shocking twists and turns. A good read, recommended!

This is the first book I have read by this author and I thoroughly enjoyed it. It was fast-paced and suspenseful and just when I thought I had it figured out, I didn’t. I would definitely read more by this author.

This is a fabulous domestic thriller and another great read by L.G Davies. I really enjoyed it!
I was hooked early and couldn’t put it down. It’s packed with twists and turns. I’d definitely recommend this one.

Wow wow wow I never say this about books and here I am -I'm speechless!! I've just finished The New Marriage and have no words. In a good way! What a rollercoaster of a page-turner. If you're only going to read one book this year, read this one!

This is my second novel by LG Davis, and once again, it was an enjoyable psychological thriller with strong character development. After having encountered numerous setbacks in her life, Drew is getting a second chance at happiness with her new marriage to Mark. But Mark has suffered his own tragedies, including the horrific death of his beloved first wife, and Drew's new sister-in-law makes it clear to the new bride she will never take the place of Mark's true love. The story unfolds at a good pace, with secrets and lies unveiled along the way. A fast-paced and enjoyable read.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the advance copy. All thoughts are my own.

Thank you Netgalley for this ARC. The New Marriage by L.G. Davis is a captivating and emotional story about love, relationships, and second chances. The plot explores the complexities of a modern marriage and the challenges faced by the characters as they navigate their evolving bond. Davis’s writing is heartfelt and relatable, with well-developed characters that draw readers in. The story touches on themes of personal growth, forgiveness, and the deep connections that shape our lives. Overall, The New Marriage is a compelling read for fans of contemporary romance and relationship-driven stories.

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Stars: 4⭐️

genre: psychological thriller

Publication Date: April 29 2025


Blurb: Marc and drew are newly married both with mysterious pasts that they don’t want eachother to find out about Marc’s sister is determined to get rid of Drew but Drew isn’t going down without a fight. Once Marc finds out Drew’s secret he’s worried she’s going to find out his. Will this be the end of their marriage? Or is there “perfect” marriage all a lie?

Opinion: I always judge a book by the prologue (I know a terrible habit, but one I can’t break). If the prologue grasp my attention I am excited to read further but, if it doesn’t capture my attention I dread reading on. Thankfully this book capture my attention by leaving off with an insane cliffhanger. I absolutely loved this book, each chapter had me on the edge of my seat grasping at straws trying to figure out what’s going on before the novel ends. I have to say the last 35% of the book had me on the edge of my seat so much was happening and everything was coming to a hault. I am so mad at myself that I wasn’t able to figure out what was happening before the book ended but, I did throughly enjoy this read. It held my attention, kept my on my toes and made me want to not put it down.


**thank you to NetGalley and Bookoture for allowing me to read this ARC**

This was a fantastic book! The ending was amazing, with tons of twists and turns that I wasn't expecting. I've read a handful of books by this author, and I've loved every single one. She is an amazing author! I definitely recommend this book (and author) to other thriller readers!

Okay, LG Davis just did that! The New Marriage had me hooked from page one, but that ending? WHEW. I did not see that coming. Just when I thought I had it all figured out, BOOM—plot twist that had me screaming. I’ve read several of her books, and she never lets me down. This one was no different. Suspense, drama, mind games—it had it all. And now I’m just over here hoping (begging?) for a follow-up because I NEED MORE. Seriously, if you love thrillers that keep you guessing, add this to your TBR ASAP!

This is one of my favourite authors so I was so excited to read this and why I was not disappointed. It was a very thrilling read with many twists and turns I loved everything about it the story the character development and the writing style. I will definitely be recommending this fantastic page turner to everyone. Thank you to netgalley and the publisher for the opportunity to read this great book.

Oooh so this has got me thinking this book, I would say this would make a great book for a book club as there is a lot to discuss! Thanks for the early access.

This will throw you headfirst into a dilemma: you find a winning lottery ticket – jackpot! – but it's not yours. Do you claim the cash or do the right thing?

Drew, the protagonist, is in a situation where she needs to either claim the prize that isn't hers or put it back in the place where she found it. She, who already has a secret past, desperately wants to keep it hidden from her new husband and a son to protect. The pressure's on because time's ticking, and she wrestles with desperation for money, knowing that claiming the cash could expose the secrets she's desperate to bury.

The first half felt a bit of a slog. Some of which felt unnecessary and slowed the pace down considerably. It was a chore to get through at times, leaving me feeling lost in the details.
There was also so much going on, and I felt off. It was not exciting, but simultaneously, I wanna know what would happen, what everyone was hiding, what secrets they were burying, and how far they were willing to go to keep them buried.
But things pick up dramatically around the 80% mark; the plot really kicks into gear, and there are some genuinely shocking twists. However, the ending let me down a bit again. I found myself with unanswered questions about Trina, the nurse. Where did she go? The open-ended conclusion can sometimes be intriguing, but in this case, it just felt unsatisfying. It was almost like the author left out a key piece of the puzzle, and now I'm wondering if I missed something along the way. (Did I overlook it? Please tell me if I did.)

Overall, the book has potential – the central idea is strong, and the later parts of the story are genuinely gripping. Whether or not you'll enjoy it as much as I did is a matter of personal preference. Still, I think many readers will appreciate the moral complexity and the suspenseful twists—many thanks to Netgalley for the eARC.

This book started off really strong and had my interest! As I continued reading it was really hard for me to stay invested! The riff between Sarah and drew just seemed to drag on and was annoying! All the characters seemed shady with secrets! Was really hoping to like this book more than I did! Thank your for the opportunity to read this ARC!!

After both of them lost their spouses, Drew and Mark found happiness again together. But Drew has some secrets that could blow it all up.

While I did find the premise intriguing and was really think I'd love it, this was a bit of a let down for me. The story itself felt like it lacked a clear direction, there was so much going on, and the twists were so predictable, yet so incredibly out there that it felt almost comical at points. There was only one thing that truly did get me, but the more I sit on it, the more it feels so extremely rushed and just thrown in there for shock value. The characters were all off, and while I usually don't have any issues with not liking characters in this genre of books, I do have issues with how plain and not fleshed out they were, because the potential was definitely there. It also felt like it was dragging a little in certain bits, but that wasn't extremely bad. That said, it was fairly quick to read, and it did keep me entertained whenever I picked it up. I really liked the writing, and I wish I liked it more than I did, because I really do think it has potential, and I'm sure there are people who will absolutely love it.

Many thanks to Bookouture & NetGalley for the eARC. All opinions are my own.

My first L G D’avis book and it did not disappoint! It kept me guessing, and when Martin was revealed, my jaw was on the floor! Great book, thanks for my advanced copy!

This was a fantastic book! The ending was amazing, with tons of twists and turns that I wasn't expecting. I've read a handful of books by this author, and I've loved every single one. She is an amazing author! I definitely recommend this book (and author) to other thriller readers!

Unfortunately, I do not agree with the other reviews on this case. I didn't think this book was good. Way too many boundary issues between sister and brother, and just unbelieve situations. Would Drew really marry Mark in real life? Just so far out there in my opinion. And why is Sarah so obsessed with her brother? It's pretty obvious as well that Tia is a suspicious friend. Why is she always asking so many questions? The only huge shock in this book is when it is revealed who Martin is. Just wasn't that interesting to me. Usually books by L.G. Davis are great; this fell short.

Thank you NetGalley and Bookouture for an early copy of The New Marriage. The cover was nice. There were a few stories going on in this book and I like when it wraps up nicely which this did. A BIGGGGGGGGGGGG twist towards the end and there were many little ones too. The epilogue was the BEST part of how this could have ended, I liked it, what does that say about me? A thrilling, twisty, dark read, LOVED IT!!!

Wow this story had many twists towards the end that I did not guess at all and kept me on my toes all the way through till the epilogue. I read this so quickly and did not want to put it down. I wanted to see how it would end!


I really enjoyed the writing style and am looking forward to reading more books from this author. I highly recommend this book to anyone who enjoys thrillers.

WOW!!! The author has an incredible gift of writing psychological thrillers…I was just blown away by everything in this book and need to read more by this author. Needless to say I am an instant huge fan!