Release: May 19th 2020
Format: Ebook
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
Source: Amazon
Find it at: Goodreads, Amazon, Kindle, Audible, B&N
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Breezing into the upscale seaside paradise of Westport, Connecticut, gorgeous thirtysomething Piper Reynard sets down roots. And is opening a rehab and wellness space and joining a local yacht club. When she meets Leo Drakos, a handsome, successful lawyer, the wedding ring on his finger is the only thing she doesn’t like about him. Yet as Piper well knows, no marriage is permanent.
Meanwhile, Joanna has been waiting patiently for Leo, the charismatic man she fell in love with all those years ago. She wants Leo to come out of his severe depression that has engulfed him. She’s thankful when Leo returns to his charming, energetic self. And starts paying attention again to Evie and Stelli, the children they both love beyond measure. But Joanna is in for a shock to discover that it’s not her loving support the reason for his renewed happiness. It’s something else.
Leo has fallen head over heels for the flaky, New Age-y newcomer, and unrepentant and resolute. He’s more than willing to leave Joanna behind, along with everything they’ve built. Of course, he assures her, she can still see the children.
Devastated Joanna determines to find something, anything, to use against this woman who has stolen her life and her true love. As she digs deeper into Piper’s past, Joanna begins to unearth disturbing secrets . . . but when she confides to her therapist that she fears for the lives of her ex-husband and children, her concerns as paranoia. Can she find the proof she needs in time to save them?
About the Author:
Liv Constantine is the pen name of sisters Lynne Constantine and Valerie Constantine. Together, they are the bestselling author of the Reese Witherspoon Book Club pick The Last Mrs. Parrish, The Last Time I Saw You, The Wife Stalker, and The Stranger in the Mirror (coming July 2021). Their critically acclaimed books have been praised by USA Today, The Sunday Times, People Magazine, and Good Morning America, among many others. Lynne and Valerie are national and international bestselling authors and their books have been translated into 27 languages, are available in 32 countries, and are in development for both television and film. Visit them at www.livconstantine.com.
The Wife Stalker Review:
“The Wife Stalker” is a twisted psychological thriller about a woman who comes to town with a mysterious past and another woman determined to reveal her secrets. This book was a guilty pleasure reading at its best, and I loved it!
This book is the first one I read by the author, and I enjoyed every bit of it. The story is relatively short, and you can read it in one sitting, but it would be hard to put down once you start. The author writes the plots and the characters so simple yet so compelling that you immediately form solid emotions for each of them.
Right from the beginning, I was rooting for Joanna because of what she learns about Piper. I loved how the author narrated the story from Joanna and Piper’s perspective on the incidents. There are moments when I was not too fond of Leo for the way he treated Joanna. I also loved Stelli and all the moments when he is rude towards Piper. Frankly, Stelli is adorable and was probably my favorite character in the book.
Moreover, those who know me know that I love stories with shocking endings. This book completely threw me off in the end with a surprising twist that I did not see coming at all! I think the ending made the story memorable and made me appreciate the storyline even more.
However, after finishing the book, looking back, I realized there were one or two inconsistencies. I can’t mention anything without spoiling it, but I will only say that I was surprised by Piper’s behavior in certain scenes looking back.
Nevertheless, “The Wife Stalker” was a gripping psychological suspense thriller, and I enjoyed reading this book.
