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The First Widows

A completely unputdownable domestic thriller

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Pub Date 23 Mar 2026 | Archive Date 23 Mar 2026


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Description

Some people will do anything for family. Even kill for it…

When Sophia, a wealthy woman far from home, meets Rebecca, a struggling nurse and mother, at a paint-and-sip class in New York, their friendship unfolds just as you might expect.

The lonely outsider finds her place. The overwhelmed mother gets the help she desperately needs. The two women save each other.

But that’s only the beginning.

The first time Sophia reads Rebecca’s journal, it’s curiosity. The next time, it’s desperation.

Because she’s realized she’s not the only one in this house with secrets…

A dark, twisting domestic thriller for fans of Freida McFadden and Jeneva Rose, about the people we trust, and the ones who destroy us.

Some people will do anything for family. Even kill for it…

When Sophia, a wealthy woman far from home, meets Rebecca, a struggling nurse and mother, at a paint-and-sip class in New York, their...


Advance Praise

Readers love S.E. Reed…

“Such a wild ride!!! I could not put this book down!!! It was utterly fantastic!!! 5/5 stars without hesitation!” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

“A brilliant read that hooked me from the outset I couldn’t tear myself away! The plot was truly exceptional!” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

“[Had me] staying up late when I should have been sleeping… Fast-moving, the story immediately draws you in and had my attention throughout.” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

“Wow – what an addictive, dark, and twisty read! I was completely hooked… glued to the pages… Just when I thought I knew exactly where it was heading, the rug was pulled out from under me with another shocking twist… Unreliable characters, jaw-dropping reveals, and a dark, chilling undertone that stayed with me long after I finished.” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

“There were many twists and turns that I didn’t see coming and this book was simply captivating!… Had me glued to my seat… Everything I look for in a thriller!” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

“Exceptionally good… From page one to the very last, I was fascinated… This book leaves me wanting more—more from this fantastic author, who has definitely gained a new fan. 5 stars.” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Readers love S.E. Reed…

“Such a wild ride!!! I could not put this book down!!! It was utterly fantastic!!! 5/5 stars without hesitation!” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

“A brilliant read that hooked me from the...


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