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His Secret Wife
- Author
- Lisa Timoney
- Narrator
- Kirsty Besterman, Olivia Mace
- Publisher
- HarperCollins Publishers
- Publish Date
- 13 April 2023
- Run Time
- 10 hours 11 minutes
- Format
- x-book®
What to expect
‘Wow. Fans of Jodi Picoult will love this!’ Real Reader Review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
What happens when his secret wife is the only one who can save your child?
Elle has the perfect life. A hard-working husband, a clever little boy, and a gorgeous home in a quaint neighbourhood.
Jen also has the perfect life. A passionate relationship with a doting husband, a creative little girl, and an exciting career.
When a strange coincidence throws them together, they become close friends. But then they uncover a shocking truth: they share the same husband.
As they both grapple with this devastating revelation, Elle receives worrying news about her son’s health. When things go from bad to worse and Elle has no one else to turn to, will Jen help the woman who shattered her world? And can Elle trust the other woman with her child’s life?
An emotional and powerful novel about motherhood, friendship and a shocking secret that will tear life as they know it apart. Guaranteed to keep you hooked until the very last page. Perfect for fans of Kerry Fisher, Emma Robinson and Jodi Picoult.
Readers love His Secret Wife!‘The book is entertaining; the characters are wonderfully developed, and the story is new and totally refreshing!’ Real Reader Review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Drama, mystery, friendship and seasonal tension…This is a really good read. I loved it!’ Real Reader Review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘I loved both of Lisa Timoney’s previous books, but I think that this is her best yet!’ Real Reader Review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘So heartwarming and full of hope.’ Real Reader Review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘His Secret Wife was the perfect combination of drama and suspense. I loved the plot, characters, and emotional ending. I devoured it in less than two days.’ Real Reader Review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘WOW. What a book. I could not put it down.’ Real Reader Review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘I have just read His Secret Wife in one sitting – only stopping to eat. It is a beautifully written story.’ Real Reader Review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Critics Review
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Praise for Lisa Timoney:
‘Heartbreaking and life affirming…it had me turning the pages late into the night… A fantastic read!’ – Emma Robinson the bestselling author of My Husband’s Daughter
'A moving, compelling family drama which keeps you turning the pages.' Linda Green
'A warm-hearted, page-turning read about a family shattered by a disastrous past event.' – Ali Mercer author of His Secret Family
'A thoughtful family drama, with well-rounded characters and a tangle of past secrets.' – USA Today and Amazon bestseller Jill Childs
‘An assured debut about family, loyalty and secrets…I loved it.’ – Laura Pearson
‘A gripping story of family secrets, love and past tragedy. It kept me hooked from beginning to end. A seriously impressive debut.’ – Annie Lyons
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Details
- Author
- Lisa Timoney
- Narrator
- Kirsty Besterman, Olivia Mace
- Duration
- 10 hours 11 minutes
- Release Date
- 13 April 2023
- ISBN
- 9780008553234
- Format
- x-book®
- Publisher
- HarperCollins Publishers
- Genre
- Family life fiction / Stories about family, Narrative theme: love / relationships, Contemporary lifestyle fiction, Narrative theme: interior life / psychological fiction, Narrative theme: death, grief, loss, Family saga / generational saga fiction, Romantic suspense
Synopsis
‘Wow. Fans of Jodi Picoult will love this!’ Real Reader Review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ What happens when his secret wife is the only one who can save your child? Elle has the perfect life. A hard-working husband, a clever little boy, and a gorgeous home in a quaint neighbourhood. Jen also has the perfect life. A passionate relationship with a doting husband, a creative little girl, and an exciting career. When a strange coincidence throws them together, they become close friends. But then they uncover a shocking truth: they share the same husband. As they both grapple with this devastating revelation, Elle receives worrying news about her son’s health. When things go from bad to worse and Elle has no one else to turn to, will Jen help the woman who shattered her world? And can Elle trust the other woman with her child’s life? An emotional and powerful novel about motherhood, friendship and a shocking secret that will tear life as they know it apart. Guaranteed to keep you hooked until the very last page. Perfect for fans of Kerry Fisher, Emma Robinson and Jodi Picoult. Readers love His Secret Wife! ‘The book is entertaining; the characters are wonderfully developed, and the story is new and totally refreshing!’ Real Reader Review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Drama, mystery, friendship and seasonal tension…This is a really good read. I loved it!’ Real Reader Review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I loved both of Lisa Timoney’s previous books, but I think that this is her best yet!’ Real Reader Review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘So heartwarming and full of hope.’ Real Reader Review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘His Secret Wife was the perfect combination of drama and suspense. I loved the plot, characters, and emotional ending. I devoured it in less than two days.’ Real Reader Review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘WOW. What a book. I could not put it down.’ Real Reader Review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I have just read His Secret Wife in one sitting – only stopping to eat. It is a beautifully written story.’ Real Reader Review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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