This was an excellent thriller that kept me on my toes the whole time. Exquisite character development and tons of surprises make it an entertaining and insightful read.

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Twisty like a tornado. A clever whodunit. A must read of 2020.
Celia and Brian are celebrating their years of successful marriage and therefore they've planned to give a party at the house and Andrew, her ex son in law and Caroline, his wife are also invited. Although Louise, Andrew's first wife didn't like the idea. She's living with her mom and has two children, Bella and Tolly. She has a brother Luke and a sister in law, Min.
Andrew is found dead at the day of the party. Then the story goes in starting and one after another twists started to unravel.
Andrew is not what he seems and nkr are Louise and Caroline. I must say that each and every character in this story is twisted. At first I thought after reading one twist that I've read such stories before but I was proved wrong when that final revelation came. This is a work of a genius mind. I would definitely recommend this masterpiece psychological thriller to everyone.
Thanks to NetGalley and Avon for giving me an advance copy of this amazing psychological thriller.

Having read Tess Stimson’s previous books, I was looking forward to this one and it doesn’t disappoint.

When Andrew is found dead at a family party with both his wife and ex-wife standing over him, the police believe one of them murdered him, but which one? Furthermore, how can they prove it when they both deny they had anything to do with it?

An excellent fast paced story which was an enjoyable read.

I flew through this one!!! Please make more like it. I already recommended this to friends. I will read this one again .

This is the first book I've read by Tess Stimson and it definitely won't be the last. Its one of the best books I've read in ages and I literally couldn't put it down. There were lots of twists and turns to keep you guessing right until the very end and if you liked "Girl on a train" you should definitely read this.

The blurb of this book definitely caught my attention. When the wife and ex wife of Andrew are questioned over his murder, who did it? The book spans backwards to a few week previously up to the climax of Louise's Mum's birthday party. Louise was married to Andrew for over ten years when he left her just after their baby boy was born for Caz.
Caz and Andrew have a son as well, and on the surface the two women get along fine, but when no-one is around that is definitely not the case as the two women are trying to score points, neither wanting to be the loser.
There was an amazing twist to this book that makes it a great read.

Thanks to Netgalley for a preview of this book. It was very exciting and I really enjoyed it. The characters were likeable and although the plot was a little slow initially it got going.

My first book by this author and I was very impressed. Although I thought the book started quite slowly it soon gained pace and was a great psychological read with likeable characters and a intense plot. I will definitely look to read more by this author. Highly recommend.

One in three is a complex psychological thriller that takes you on a convoluted journey that leads to murder, complex family dynamics are at the fore of this book, very relevant as so many families are now made up of step parents and siblings.The twists and turns keep you guessing and Are surprising.The characters are all diverse with some being more likeable than others but I particularly liked Bella and the fact that many teenage angsts were tackled in a sensitive tender manner! Caz played the part of the stereotypical wicked stepmother well although she also displayed a genuine empathy for teenage Bella!
Overall a good read to keep you entranced
Thank you netgalley for this early read.

This was a very entertaining read . Not having read any of Tess's other books I wasn't sure what to expect .
The story really is about two women and the man in the centre of their lives . Louise is the ex wife , Caz the current wife , as their efforts to point score against each other really gets going you get the story from both of them . The book starts with a murder and then back tracks to the weeks leading up to it . Andy the guy in question is an absolute sleaze but neither woman can see it , and I found myself getting madder that no one was taking him to task . That being said it was a great fast paced read that I finished in afternoon . Will certainly seek more out from this author .

This was such a good read. I absolutely devoured it in a day. I was absorbed immediately and could not get through it fast enough. Highly recommended! Can't wait for the next book by Tess Stimson.

Hands down this is one of the best books I’ve read so far this year! I instantly felt as though I knew the characters and could sympathize with them all. All except Andrew, he was slimy from the first! OIT had everything a domestic/psychological thriller lover could want... unreliable narrators, dark plot, twists galore, etc. Read in one sitting! Will recommend to others!

OMG this book is fantastic, loads of twists and turns so you don’t know how it’s going to end! Complex flawed characters throughout the book, showing how you never really know what someone is capable of, how far they will go, and how love can utterly twist your perspective!! Absolutely loved it. I‘ve read a fair few of Tess Stimson’s books over the years and this I think is one of her best!! Off to read her old books now. Get your hands on a copy of this, you won’t be disappointed. Thanks for letting me review this book. Raced through it.

Omg full of twists and turns. Being the ex and watching the new family was heart wrenching but frightening at the same time

Well I’ll be damned with this unputdownable thriller about an ex-wife, a current wife, and current wife’s husband, who is murdered at a party for the ex-wife’s mom and dad. I was gripped and found the twists uncomfortable and shocking! I had no idea where it was going, and found Tess Stimson’s writing gripping, shocking, and completely engrossing.

Thank you to author Tess Stimson, Avon Books UK, and NetGalley for an ARC.

Another great book by Tess Stimson. There are lots of twists to keep the story going. Well worth a read

One in three is a story of jealousy, vengeance and resentment. Full of spectacular twists and turns that will keep you shell shocked and also struggle to put this rollercoaster of a ride story down.

Imagine your husband that you have built of your hopes and dreams with, the person you bare all of yourself to, the man you're deeply in love with leaves you for another woman to start a new life... you would be devastated...

Imagine the man you are in love with, the one you have a child with still allows his ex wife to imprint and control every part of your life by interfering and dictating your every move. You would eventually feel resentful wouldn't you??

Both woman love the same man but aren't ready to let him go, and one of them may just snap to get what they want.

A big thank you to netgalley for a copy of this wonderful book in exchange for my honest review. This was my first novel from Tess Stimson and it was outstanding!

This is my first book by Tess Stimson and I will certainly read more. The storyline was captivating and held my attention all the way through. Well done and thank you for allowing me to read it!

I absolutely loved this book! I centers around Louise and Caroline (Caz), both having been married to the same man, Andrew (Louise up until 4 years ago and Caz currently). The book starts out with Andrew's death and both wives present, but without the context to know who actually did it. The rest of the book leads up to that point, with chapters alternating between Louise's and Caz's points of view. I love an unreliable narrator and this story nails it!

The entire book is wrought with tension, continually shifting each one's version of truth to the point where I changed my mind frequently about who the villain was. The characters were extremely well developed, to the point where even the least likeable of characters deserved a little empathy as the book went on,. There were a lot of characters, and it took me the first couple chapters to get everyone's connections with each other straight, but it was totally worth it. My only teeny nit with the book is that I did never figure out why "Min" was called that when that wasn't close to her real name, but I may just have missed it somewhere.

When it gets down to who actually killed Andrew, I changed my mind a multitude of times and was still shocked when I found out what really happened. The author does a fantastic job of planting the seeds and giving them just enough credibility for you to believe them, before shifting to something else. After all that happens, the culmination of the story is satisfying and also pretty much believable.

Go read this book- you won't be sorry! I woke up extra early on a weekend morning to finish it because I had to see what happened. I hope that Tess Stimson has written some other books; if so, I am going to buy them now.

Thanks to Netgalley for providing me a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

I really enjoyed this.... took me about 10% to get my head around the characters.. who was who etc then I happily sailed through it!!!! Fast paced and interesting with many twists along the way!!! Wasn’t expecting that ending at all....

WOW!!! Absolutely LOVED this book. I haven't read any off tess stimson before but I definitely will again. Already got The Mother to read.
Andrew is married to Caz and they have a son Kit. He divorced Louise. 4 years ago, they have a daughter Bella and a son Tolly.
Louise still loves Andrew and Caz always feels second best. Celia, louises mum, invites Andrew Caz and kit to her party. The story is told from each perspective and youre never really sure which one to believe. Louise and Caz are stuck in a feud, resulting in Andrews murder. But who did it?
Absolutely gripping, kept guessing until the end and I was still looking for more. Wasn't ready for it to end.
Thank you netgalley for this ARC in exchange for my honest review.

Yikes!! I don’t believe I’ve read this author before but I definitely will again. I loved this book. It was well written, told from multiple viewpoints, and near impossible to figure out until the end. Read this book, you’ll be glad you did. Other than the fact that you’ll get NOTHING done until you’re able to finish it. It will absorb you from the absolute beginning until the very last page.

Louis and Caz. The ex-wife and the current wife.
One never really let go, and the other never stopped feeling like she was second-best.
4 years after Louise and Andrew's divorce, the two women are still fighting for Andrew's attention.
When Andrew is found dead, both are strong suspects.
Both loved him but did one of them kill him?

The story, following Louise and Caz's first-person perspectives, is entwined with Louise's friend, Min's occasional point of view as well as the transcript of the police interviews.
It was my first book by Tess Stimson, and I wasn't disappointed.
I loved how the two women's opposite perspectives kept me guessing who to believe. It was an instantly gripping read that ticked, in my opinion, the most important box; it had me racing through the pages, unable to put it down.
I found the narration really engaging but think that Min's point of view didn't add anything new to the story and could have been omitted altogether.
Overall, it was a fast-paced and thrilling read that will keep you guessing till the end and even after you think you know everything, you'll be presented with yet another twist.
I highly recommend it.

A fantastic read - and one that does keep you guessing until the end ( and I would say beyond the end almost!) but with three unreliable narrators, what are you to expect?

A pacey domestic thriller which is easy to read and really packs a punch- thanks netgalley for the ARC :)

I was utterly delighted to read an advance copy of ‘One in Three’, in exchange for an honest review, as Tess Stimson is an author whose work I utterly adore! She consistently delivers a fantastic read, and this, her latest novel, is certainly no exception!

This unique and deliciously twisty thriller is the perfect binge read!

The novel focuses on the relationship between Louise, ex wife of Andrew, and his second wife, Caz. We discover very early on that one of these 2 women, (or a third - hence the title!) is responsible for committing a heinous crime. Motives come thick and fast, while the clever use of smoke and mirrors make this a very satisfying read. I found the character development to be excellent, all of whom I could relate to and largely care about. I don’t want to give too much way away so I will just say giving this one 5 stars is a no brainer! Definitely worth a read!

New author for me an absolutely terrific read.A book that grabbed me kept me reading late into the night.Highly recommend looking forward to reading more by this author.#netgalley#avonbooksuk

This book tells the stories of Caz, Andrew's wife, and Louise, his ex-wife, moving between them to tell the story from their point of view. Caz and Louise do not get on - Louise still loves her ex-husband and hates Caz for taking him from her, while Caz is sure Louise is out to get her for being married to her ex-husband. As each woman starts to try to find ways to undermine each other, they may just find secrets about the man they married... When Andrew is found murdered, both women are found standing over the body... but who killed him?

This was the first book I've read by Tess Stimson and I really enjoyed it. The plot was thrilling and kept you guessing, with plenty of twists and turns (which I love!). I enjoyed getting to know all the characters, and couldn't stop reading until I found out what really happened.

Thanks to the publisher, author and NetGalley for an advance copy of this book in return for my honest feedback.

I stayed up until four in the morning because I could not put this book down. It was well written, suspenseful, and had so many twists and turns.

Louise is the ex-wife to Andrew and Caz is the mistress turned current wife. The first chapter tells us about the murder of Andrew. The rest of the book is told with alternating POV’s and explains the tumultuous relationship between everyone. You begin to learn their history and what has made Caz and Louise so spiteful to each other. Just when you think you’ve figured out who killed Andrew there’s another great twist. love books that keep me guessing and this certainly did until the very end!

4.9/5.0 rounding it to 5.0 stars!

This is actually an interesting story! I am really getting hype into Mystery/Thriller since most of the books I've read recently from NetGalley are great! I never expected to read 3 good mystery/thriller in a row! WOhoooo.

The story starts with Celia's invitation to Louise's ex-husband Andrew and his wife Caz. I have made a lot of assumptions about the story. The women seems to have all the motives since that's how the author put shade in both of them. It's actually really engaging and it's making me really curious.

There are a lot of POV here. There's Louise, Caz, Min and Celia. It's a great set of POV that gives you a lot of idea as to what is going on.

The ending is P-E-R-F-E-C-T!!! I could never imagine another fitting ending. The reason why I like Mystery/Thriller is to be on the killer's POV. To know the reason why they do what they do or kill whom they want to kill. Guess what? I am very satisfied with what happen. I totally agree with the killer. If I am in her shoe, I would have done the same. Oopps.

Why didn't I give full 5 stars? It's only for one thing. The book has a lot of missing letters in a word. I have no idea why. They are most letters "f" and the vowels before or after that. Then I would need to fill the gaps and imagine which words the author really means. I have never stumbled upon such issue in all of the books I've requested but it's kind of making me annoyed sometimes.

Full review will be up on my website https://inkly.in SOON.

Ooo y’all this was such a good surprise! Definitely was impressed with this novel and the storyline was phenomenal.

My first book by Tess Stimson and it will definitely not be my last! Great read full of twists and turns. Couldn't put this one down and was not ready for it to end. Highly recommend!
Thank you to netgalley for the arc in exchange for an honest review.

Thanks to #netgalley and #avon books uk for the ARC in exchange for a fair and honest review. My first time reading a book from Tess Stimson and it won't be my last. This book had me hooked from the start. It kicks off with the murder of the huband and his current and ex wife are both discovered with his body. We always know the wife did it, but in this case which one did it, ex or current?! The ex wife still has strong feelings for her ex husband and doesn't seem to like his current wife Caz or seeing how happy he appears to be with her. Suspensefully written with some plot twists I did not anticipate, a great read. #tessstimson #oneinthree #netgalley #avonbooksuk #tea_sipping_bookworm #goodreads #litsy #bookstagram #bookqueen #greatreads #amazon#kindle

I was supposed to put a 4 star rating but the spelling/grammatical error infuriated me, because it was only centered on words with FL or FI; it was missing it! Like the word “floor” would be oor. It was annoying. .

Anyway, the story was a classic “who-dun-it”. But as there are a lot of people who had the motive, you’ll be guessing till the end. .

It’s an entertaining and a fast read, finished it in a sitting.

I’ll definitely check out more of the authors’ books

Thank you to NetGalley, publisher and author for this advanced reading copy. I'm so sad; I only got as far as about 10% of the story but could not go on reading. The reason is, book was full of grammatical errors that were extremely distracting. To be fair, all I read was very engaging and I was looking forward to the resolution of this story. I really liked the narration style, which didn't take me to long to decide. I will give this book 4 stars because even though I did not finish it, the book had me hooked. On the other hand, I can't give it 5 stars because I did not finish it and it doesn't feel fair. As soon as it is available I plan to buy the finished version - hopefully with no grammatical errors. I need to know how this story ends. This is my first book from this author and I look forward to reading more from her.

Absolutely fantastic read. My first by this author but definitely wont be the last.

This has been gripping and engaging and a book which I have not been able to put down. I have devoured this in just one sitting.

Highly enjoyed this who done it thriller. There is lots more drama then I'm use to but it was definitely kept me wanting to read more.

Andrew is murdered at his ex mother in law's golden anniversary party. The drama unfolds as we learn the dark secrets of his wife and ex-wife.

I don't want to give anything away but I can see this being a summer must read. One negative is all the errors!!! Please fix them. There is so many I almost didn't even finish reading but thankfully I was hooked on the story. It's not Grammer it's almost like a glitch or something. Words are missing the first few let's or aren't spaced correctly.

A very good read - I’m usually pretty good with mysteries, but this one has me guessing until the end! The dialogue was very well written - made you feel like you were there and with the characters.

Firstly a big thank you to Avon for accepting my request to read on netgalley.

This book is amazing! I highly recommend if you like your thrillers twisty and unpredictable.

This had so many twists and turns it was like a rollercoaster ride . Written with layers that keep unravelling right up to the last page.

Toxic characters equal addictive reading !

A dark read that gets darker and captivates you to read on.

Cleverly written and plotted.

A psychological thriller with a neat plot and twists till the conclusion. I like stories with strong female characters rather than ones fighting over a man like teenagers. Barring that I enjoyed the story and finished the book in one day.

The blurb about this book really caught my attention. This was a classic whodunit which was fantastic. I really also liked the twist at the end! I enjoyed the multiple perspectives. I love books with multiple perspectives. Great read!

I received an eARC of One in Three by Tess Stimson from Avon Books UK and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you!

5 STARS!!!! I could not put this one down and had to find out how it ended. Binge read? YES!!! Very well written and full of suspense. Highly recommend!!!

This book was phenomenal. I pride myself on being a fantastic sofa detective, always sniffing out (or feeling like I've sniffed out) the killer in all the crime books I read, and there are a lot of them, but not this one. One In Three delivered twist after twist, constantly surprising me with the nuggets of information we receive from our two main unreliable/biased narrators.

I've never read a book with this structure before. Each chapter focused on a different characters point of view with police interview transcripts scattered throughout. We start with the murder and our two main suspects, the wife and the ex-wife, standing over the body. After this we jump back in time, learning about our main suspects lives leading up to that night. It works really well in building up the pace and tension.

I adore crime novels, they've always been my favourite genre and One in Three absolutely blew me away. It is unlike any crime novel I've read before and I stayed up until the early hours of the morning to get through this one! A definite must-read!

If fast paced, twisty, dark psychological thrillers are your thing then you need to read this book. From the first page Tess Stimson sinks her teeth in to your with her characters and extremely engaging plot, it's a grip that has you quickly turning the pages at a rapid pace to see what happens next.
It's a book you cannot help but read in one or two settings.

This is the first book I've read by this author but it certainly won't be the last! I enjoyed the story immensely and found myself alternately disliking/liking each character a little more with each chapter. A brilliant ending with just enough of a twist to make it believable.

In 'One in Three' we follow the story of Louise who is still adjusting to life as a divorced mother following the departure of husband Andrew, who left her for his mistress Caz. Four years after this life changing event Louise is still struggling to reach a place of acceptance of Andrew's new life, wife and 2nd family which becomes even more difficult when Louise's mother and father invite (an invitation completely instigated by mum Celia who is the classic controlling matriarch of the family) Andrew, Caz and their child to celebrate their wedding anniversary at a remote and elegant hotel.
The story opens with both the wife and the ex-wife standing over the body of a bloodied and dead Andrew and then takes us back through the weeks leading up to the event and covers the perspectives of both Louise and Caz as well a Police interview transcripts as the story unfolds. I loved the fact that all perspectives were somewhat unreliable at times and really highlighted the fact that so many situations and memories are entirely subjective depending on the narrator's bias.
I am a huge crime/thriller fan and quite often see plot twists and outcomes well in advance however I could not have predicted the twists and ending of this story such is the writer's skill in weaving a twisted tale.
The only flaw for me (and really nothing to do with the book itself!) was that the uncorrected proof I received had missing letters throughout the entire book. As other reviewers have also said this I presume this was an issue with the proof and, as stated, has nothing whatsoever to do with the quality of the writing but maybe one for the publishers to look at as it was slightly irritating.
Overall a huge 4.5 stars from me and thanks to Netgalley UK and the publishers for the ARC in exchange for an honest review. I eagerly look forward to the next book from Tess Stimson!

Whoa! Talk about a twisted love triangle.

This story begins with a murder and then follows the stories of Caz (the current wife) and Louise (the ex wife) over the days and weeks leading up to said murder.

This book is seriously intense! I know that they say that there are at least two sides to every story, but this story seemed to have about 5. I couldn't even figure out who the villain was.

I seriously could not put this book down and finished it in no time.

Do yourself a favor and read it yourself. In the meantime, I'm going to see what else this author has to offer.

4.5 stars rounded up ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Special thanks to Netgalley for providing me with this ARC in exchange for my honest opinion.

Thank you NetGalley and Avon Books UK for a copy in exchange for an honest review.

At first you think this a story of a classic love triangle between Andrew, his ex-wife Louise, and his current wife Caz, but soon you’ll realize it is so much more complicated than that. Andrew is found dead in his hotel room and just when you think you have figured out who killed him, Stimson will keep you guessing ‘til the very end. After all, memory is not as reliable as we think it is…

This is about a twisted love triangle between a man and his current wife and his ex-wife. The husband ends up dead. Who killed him?
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It is completely toxic and continues to devolve as each woman takes each attack to the next level. You really have no idea who is actually good, bad or crazy throughout the whole book. It’s told from multiple points of view, and you are unsure who is reliable.
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I highly recommend this book to fans of domestic drama, psychological warfare, conniving characters and scheming vendettas.
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✨Due out July 9, 2020✨
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Thank you @netgalley and @avon_books for allowing me to review this book

This was a rollercoaster ride. It starts with two women covered in blood and then goes back to six weeks before. Louise is the first wife and Caz Is the second wife both in love with Andrew. What begins with the wives trying to score points against one another soon descends into more drastic moves. You’re not sure whether either wife is particularly sympathetic or that Andrew is worth fighting for but you’re hooked to try and figure out their next move.
I thoroughly enjoyed the book and the characters even if I didn’t particularly like them. Definitely worth a read! Thanks to Avon books and NetGalley for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Andrew is caught in a love battle. Louise is the bitter ex-wife who refuses to move on with her life. Caz, is the new wife who will always be second best. These women go above and beyond to outdo each other in vying for Andrews’s love and attention, no matter who gets hurt. But is Andrew truly worth all of this stress?

I found this book to be wildly entertaining, a bit embellished, but still left me fully engaged.

I quickly finished this book in one setting because it kept getting better and better. So many secrets and twists were revealed to make you question which woman to love or hate. Their crazy antics and sneakiness left me wondering who’s right and who’s wrong, and who’s hiding what. Definitely a wild ride!

The only thing I didn’t like was that there were multiple editing mistakes throughout my copy that made it difficult for a smooth read. Nevertheless, this was my first of many books by this author!