The Married Man

By: K. L. Slater

Narrator: Clare Corbett

Audible Studios

ISBN: 9781836182696

Publisher: Bookouture

Publication Date: 11/01/2024

Format: e-book

My Rating: 4 Stars (ARC)

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Everyone thinks my husband is dead. Just like we planned…

Eleven years ago, my husband disappeared. Eleven long hard years I waited, my heart breaking for our son, who didn’t know his father was coming back.

Today, my hands shake as I try to understand what I’ve just learned: my husband has a new wife. This wasn’t part of our plan.

Eleven years ago, my husband made a terrible mistake. I sacrificed everything to help him fix it. But now he’s put our son and me in danger again.

We had a plan. He broke the rules. But who will pay the price?

A completely gripping and addictive thriller from the number 1 ebook bestselling author K.L. Slater, The Married Man will have you glued to the pages until the very last twist. Perfect for fans of Lisa Jewell and Freida McFadden.

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My Review

The queen of psychological thrillers, K.L. Slater (favorite author) is back with her latest domestic suspense, THE MARRIED MAN. This twisty and secretive tale, with a past shrouded in mystery, will keep you on the edge of your seat.

About...

Set in Nottingham, eleven years earlier, Liv's husband Rich disappeared after going out with his Maddox (age three) to fly a kite. The son was found, but Rich never returned.

Liv has tried to keep them afloat by working two jobs to cope with the loss and financial struggles.

Now, four years after Rich has been declared dead, things do not go as expected. She expected money. Money for her son's future. You cannot be declared as presumed dead in their country until you have been gone for at least seven years. (no body has been found).

Her husband had put them in danger. What is going on? They had a plan. He broke the rules. But who will pay the price? Is he playing her for a fool?

Has someone made a pact with the devil? A triangle?

Nothing is as it seems. Who is guilty, and who is innocent?

My thoughts...

With alternating POVs from Liv, Kait, Maddox, Rich, the Nottinghamshire police, and different timelines, the author weaves a complex web of characters and misdirection. Each has secrets, greed, and motivations, making it a compelling read.

The plot is full of suspense and tension, a rollercoaster ride of twists and turns. Everyone has their agenda and hidden secrets, keeping you guessing and eager to uncover the truth.

Recs...

THE MARRIED MAN is for Slater fans and those who enjoy Frieda McFadden, Daniel Hurst, Emily Shiner, and Miranda Rijks.

Thanks to Bookoture for a digital advanced review copy via NetGalley in exchange for an honest opinion.

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Pub Date: Nov 1, 2024

My Rating: 4 Stars

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About the Author

Kim is the number one bestselling author of twenty psychological crime thrillers. She has sold over two million copies of her books worldwide. She has also written four Carnegie-nominated Young Adult novels as Kim Slater for Macmillan Children’s Books. Kim has an MA in Creative Writing and lives with her husband in a small Nottinghamshire village.

Order of publication:

SAFE WITH ME (2016)

BLINK (2017)

LIAR (2017)

THE MISTAKE (2017)

THE VISITOR (2018)

THE SECRET (2018)

CLOSER (2018)

FINDING GRACE (2019)

THE SILENT ONES (2019)

SINGLE (2019)

THE APARTMENT - AUDIBLE ORIGINAL only (2019) August