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HOW WELL DO YOU REALLY KNOW THE ONE YOU LOVE THE MOST?

'The most gripping psychological thriller of 2019' Stylist

This is a story about a married couple. They met, fell in love, had two beautiful children. So far, so ordinary.

But they have a very dark secret.

It's a…

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1 author picked My Lovely Wife as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

I loved the premise of this book. It’s dark, scandalous, and oh-so creepy. The story totally got under my skin.

For me, this book is the very definition of a ‘just one more chapter’ book. The twists and turns throughout kept me on the edge of my seat, and the ending—wow. I completely fell off the edge of my seat. I loved it. 

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