The Woman in Our Marriage by Victoria Jenkins

I was hooked from the first sentence. Suzanna is living through grief, while also suspicious that her husband is having an affair with their son’s nanny. Fact and fiction begin to blur as she navigates her way in her new reality. Pair that with deception, obsession and jealousy and you have one fast paced novel!

Thank you to NetGalley and Bookouture for the e-ARC. This is an honest review.

ate! licked, devoured, and licked the plate clean. now this is how you write a mf thriller that keeps you second-guessing the whole time. this was insane. instant 5 stars no questions.

if you’re looking for a thriller that’ll hook you with suspense and instantly pull you into its world, look no further than *the woman in our marriage*. this was everything. i loved it sm. the plot twist slapped me across the face so hard i couldn’t control my breathing. my skeletons have not stopped rattling.

oh my golly gosh. are we ok?no im not either. because woza! this was brilliant. perfect. done to a superb level. the thrills, the tension, the grip it has on you so you dont want to put it down but need to remember a human Does infact need sleep. and well this book has me in its grips from start to finish.
it was heart breaking at points and i felt so much for the mother and son in this. and i was questioning everyone by the end and wondering how this was going to wrap it. just what the hell was going on here?
Suzanne isnt coping after the loss of her child. so her husband does the noble thing right and brings ins someone to do what she cant. and thats look after her young son. bu soon Suzanne spots clues that this new woman is actually looking after her husband a bit too much.
but nothing is adding up. and things arent making sense. and what is true and what is down to a grieving poorly mum?
should we actually be questioning the mother. or or or....jsut read it you wont regret it and you will love the finale you are given.

**4.5 stars**

𝐒𝐲𝐧𝐨𝐩𝐬𝐢𝐬
After the devastating loss of Suzanna’s daughter Annabelle in a tragic accident, she never thought she’d recover. Grief-stricken and barely coping, her husband Matthew tried to keep their lives from falling apart — for her sake and for their young son, Noah. To help at home, he hired Reka, a young woman who quickly became a mother figure to Noah in all the ways she no longer could be. Reka cares for him deeply — almost too deeply.
But something has shifted. Reka is no longer just helping around the house. She’s grown close to Matthew — too close. At first, it was just passing glances and quiet conversations. Now, it’s clear: she’s being pushed out of her own family.
She’ll do anything to hold onto her son. But as the tension between Matthew and Reka intensifies, she begins to see the truth — she’s not just being replaced. She’s trapped in something far more dangerous. And not everyone will make it out alive.

𝐌𝐲 𝐓𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬
Just a heads-up before anything else: make sure to check the trigger warnings before starting this book — there are strong themes around child and infant loss, as well as postnatal depression and psychosis. These are heavy topics and they're woven throughout the story.
That said, this book had me hooked from the very beginning. The suspense starts early and keeps building, and with every chapter, you start to question everyone. The short chapters from different characters' points of view keep things moving fast, and honestly, every time I thought I had it figured out — boom, another twist!
What I really loved was how the story explored the emotional and psychological side of the characters. It really digs into how far people will go to protect the ones they love, and it does it in a way that feels intense but believable.
If you're into psychological thrillers or just love a book that keeps you guessing, I'd recommend this one. Just be prepared — it's an emotional ride, but such a good one.

Thank You @Netgalley and @Bookouture for allowing me to review this ARC.

i really liked this book, was interesting to work out what was going to happen and wanted to keep reading! was a good pace and chapters were short so kept me really engaged.

Suzanna and her husband are still grieving the death of their daughter. To help Suzanna manage the house and their preschool aged son, the couple hires a live in nanny, named Reka. Suzanna starts to think Reka is trying to steal her family from her, but can’t be sure it’s not all in her head.
The Woman in our Marriage is a quick read with several twists and characters you will love.

The woman in our marriage is A quick but explosive read. Gripping from page 1 right up until the ending. One to recommend. 5* from me. My thanks to the publisher & NetGalley for the advance reader copy.

An exciting thriller read with twists that keep you guessing till the end! Thank you NetGalley and Bookouture for this ARC!

When Suzanne loses her baby her husband decides to hire a nanny to look after their son, thinking this will help his wife.

This is a good family drama/thriller and I really enjoyed my reading time.

The suspense is tense and the twists are fabulous.

This is a well told story and I really think it will be on every reader Summer holiday reads..

Thank you Netgalley and Bookouture for this ARC!

We meet Suzanne and Matthew, trying to cope with the loss of their daughter while at the same time, needing to take care of their son, Noah. Matthew even hires a young woman, Reka, to help them out. Everything could only get better from here, right? Wrong. Because Reka seems to start taking more care of Matthew than his son....

This book was twisty, emotional and very gripping. I was rooting for poor Suzanna, who was struggling with her mental health after everything that has happened. Understandably so. It was a little hard to follow everything that happened with all the people involved, but still very much recommended! 4,5 stars from me for this one!

Suzanne and her husband have suffered such tragedy in their lives having lost a baby girl they do have another child Noah but Suzanne has never been the same since that terrible day, her husband hires a nanny to help as she just can’t cope with daily life anymore.

Her friend Jess is a god send and helps her no end and tells her that she is very suspicious of the relationship between Reka the nanny and her husband and thinks they are having an affair after she finds a blonde hair on her pillow.

There were a lot of twists in this story and you just had to keep reading.

Thank you to Netgalley and Bookouture for an ARC

Not sure how, or why anyone would invite an attractive younger woman to move in and take care of their husband and child. All she's doing is pointing out your flaws and weakness.
But still this book was amazing. Loved every second!

This is a dark read about a woman struggling to raise her son after loosing her baby daughter in very tragic circumstances. Her husband thinking he’s helping brings in a nanny but as she struggles to bond with her son her mental health is spiralling and she feels like she is loosing control not only of herself but also her marriage. Did she do something to her baby and why is her son so scared of her. This is a great read which will keep you guessing till the very end. Not to be missed!!!

The Woman In Our Marriage by Victoria Jenkins is a deep and emotional psychological suspense story. Full of dark characters with deep secrets, it's hard to guess where this is going. I couldn't wait to dive into this and once I did it was so hard to put down.

Reeling from the unimaginable loss of their young daughter, Suzanna and Matthew try to pull themselves together to care for their son Noah. They hire a young nanny, Reka to help Suzanna with Noah. As a result of some heavy duty medications prescribed to her by her therapist and good friend, Jess, Suzanna has a hard time staying focused enough to carry on with daily life. When she suspects Matthew of having an affair with Reka, she really starts to lose touch with reality.

This book is such an emotional roller-coaster. Full of surprises and twists, it is a definite page turner. The pace is brisk, and the chapters are short and easy to read. A longtime fan of Victoria Jenkins, this is one of my favorites. I highly recommend this book to domestic suspense lovers.

Thanks to Netgalley and Bookouture for the advanced copy

What I liked most about this book was the way it grabs your attention from the very beginning and holds it until the end. I thought I had figured out the ending, but I was wrong. Certain parts are revealed gradually as you read, and each new revelation leads you to different conclusions.

While reading this book, I felt pity, compassion, sadness, and pain for the main character. At a certain point, I even felt some discomfort and disappointment with their actions, but that was because I didn’t know all the facts yet.

I loved the ending because I wasn’t expecting it at all. That’s what makes a book an excellent psychological thriller, in my opinion.

I found this psychological thriller to be a real slow burn - it took a while to get into but definitely worth the wait as this story really packs a punch as it plays out in gloriously twisted splendour!

The story starts with an insight into Suzanna’s failing mental health. We soon learn that Suzanna and husband, Mathew, have tragically lost their infant daughter in an accident in the home. Toddler Noah is so traumatised by this that he rarely speaks. The family have a Hungarian nanny who is central to this story, as is Jess, Suzanna’s best friend and counsellor.

So much happens and the perceptions of different characters make it difficult to know what is real and what is imagined.

Overall a well written and ultimately gripping plot I would happily recommend.

My thanks to NetGalley, author and publisher for the opportunity to review this book in exchange for an advance copy.

Thanks to NetGalley and Bookouture for this Advanced Reader’s Copy of The Woman in Our Marriage by Victoria Jenkins due to be published May 16, 2025.
When Matthew and Suzanna lost their baby, Annabelle, in a tragic accident, they thought they would never recover. They still had four-year-old Noah to care for so they hired Reka to help out. Is Reka really there to help, or is she trying to steal what little family Suzanna has for herself?

I did not see all the twists this book had to offer! I was hooked from the beginning, read it in two days, and was shocked at the ending! I highly recommend this one!


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Victoria Jenkins delivers a gripping psychological thriller in The Woman in Our Marriage, exploring the complexities of trust, desire, and deception within a seemingly stable relationship. The story follows Louise, who, feeling disconnected from her husband Marcus, becomes intrigued by Erin, a new acquaintance from her yoga class. Erin introduces Louise to the concept of an open marriage, claiming it revitalized her own relationship. Desperate to salvage her own, Louise convinces Marcus to try it, leading to unforeseen consequences.​
Jenkins masterfully builds suspense, with each chapter peeling back layers of secrets and lies. The narrative delves into the emotional turmoil of the characters, making their decisions, however flawed, feel authentic. While some plot developments stretch believability, the overall tension and unexpected twists keep readers engaged.​
The novel's strength lies in its exploration of the human psyche and the lengths individuals will go to protect their relationships. Jenkins doesn't shy away from portraying the messiness of love and the gray areas of morality. The pacing is brisk, and the writing is sharp, making it a compelling read for fans of domestic thrillers.​
In conclusion, The Woman in Our Marriage is a thought-provoking and suspenseful novel that examines the fragility of trust and the consequences of unconventional choices. It's a must-read for those who enjoy stories that delve into the darker aspects of relationships.

The Woman in our Marriage is an interesting novel where nothing is as it seems. I enjoyed reading this but I was able to figure out the twist a little before the midway point of the book

Love the premise of this thriller. Suspicious and unpredictable characters, red herrings and twists.

It is a serious page turner and quite engrossing. The storyline is well written and makes the reader doubt what's happening. An enjoyable read!

Thank you Bookouture and NetGalley for this e-arc in exchange for my unbiased review.