“A fascinating insight into the deterioration of a marriage and what happens when love turns to hate. Vivid, with exquisite prose and wonderfully drawn characters, The Younger Woman is breathtaking and wildly original. An eerie, elegant thriller.” –Christina McDonald, USA Today and Amazon Charts bestselling author

"In this terrifyingly tense suspense, a chance encounter alters the life of a woman in turmoil. Cate Ray expertly teases foreboding clues and reveals dark secrets in a tantalizing plot that seized my attention from page one. Emotionally complex and frighteningly authentic, THE YOUNGER WOMAN will make you question everything you know about family. I couldn't get enough of this enthralling read." -Samantha M. Bailey, USA TODAY and #1 international bestselling author of HELLO, JULIET

“Balancing the relentless pulse of a thriller with a nuanced exploration of marriage and manipulation, The Younger Woman by Cate Ray is a true standout. Ray writes brilliantly about complicated relationship dynamics, empty nester syndrome, generational secrets, and a seriously tangled web of lies, all while building a sense of dread that will have readers turning pages, desperate to know what happens next—and why. At once an intense, hypnotic mystery and a thoughtful mediation on the different stages in a woman’s life. I devoured it!” Laurie Elizabeth Flynn, USA Today bestselling author of Till Death Do Us Part and The Girls Are All So Nice Here