The Second Marriage, Rebecca De Winter
The Second Marriage, Rebecca De Winter
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The Second Marriage
A totally unputdownable psychological thriller with a twist you won't see coming!

Author: Rebecca De Winter

Narrator: Tamsin Kennard

Unabridged: 7 hr 46 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 09/26/2024

Synopsis

Emily has the perfect life. The perfect husband. The perfect daughter. But she also has the perfect secret.
One that could destroy everything she holds dear... one that could ruin her.But Emily has worked too hard, come too far, to lose it all now. She thought she'd left who she used to be behind, buried it deep down inside, even if it still haunts her...When a figure from her past returns, bringing with him long-buried memories and threatening to expose the truth, Emily must do whatever it takes to protect herself and her daughter. Even if it means destroying everything – and everyone – that stands in her way.A twisty and unputdownable psychological thriller that will keep you guessing until the very last page. Because we all have our secrets... and there are some things that should never be told.What readers are saying about Rebecca de Winter:“THIS book does NOT disappoint. I literally messaged my friend and said WTAF did I just read?! You will not want to miss this twisted story of friendship and betrayal.” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“Oh WOW! I totally loved this book! I read in in just one day. Captivating from the very beginning and the twists and turns did not let up until the final page. Fantastic characters! This story was the perfect blend of tension, surprises and fabulous reveals.” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“I loved this book! I was gripped from the start and raced through it. The ending was outstanding… the perfect psychological thriller.” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“An emotional rollercoaster… the tension ratchets and twists come thick and fast.” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“This book was a gripping, fantastic read… It had me on the edge of my seat… I honestly can’t wait for the author’s next book!” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“Heart-pounding thriller that left me on the edge of my seat… Definitely one of the best books this year.” Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

About Rebecca De Winter

"Rebecca de Winter has two kids, works in corporate, and lives in suburbia. Her favourite movie is Thelma & Louise. She has ADHD, is deaf, synaesthetic and left-handed. She sometimes rock climbs. She loves weights and hates running. Her first word was book and as a child she wanted to be both an author and Madonna's back-up dancer. Her short stories and flash fiction have been published online. She’s also been a finalist in several national novel writing competitions. She’s obsessed with dark, messy, complex, female protagonists – real women. They could be your colleague, your BFF, your wife, or mother, or girlfriend. They can be anything except cookie cutter… unless they are also a serial killer. She loves to write stories about the secrets people keep, the masks they wear – and what happens when their true selves are revealed. She also loves to show you why people do the terrible things they do. Or sometimes, leave you guessing. Books she’s loved are Girl A, Notes on an Execution, The Marsh King’s Daughter, Strange Sally Diamond, The Push, The Family Upstairs, The It Girl and of course, Gone Girl."

Reviews

Goodreads review by Ceecee on November 02, 2021

3.5 rounded up Lily Baxendale accepts a marriage proposal from Edward Morgan even though she’s only known him a few months. He’s fifteen years older than her, they meet when he hires her to home school his eight year old son Noah over whom Edward is extremely protective, maybe overly so. Edward has......more

Goodreads review by Barbara on October 08, 2022

Thirty-year-old primary school teacher Lily Baxendale, recently out of a long relationship, needs a new challenge. So Lily interviews with Edward Morgan, a rich widower looking for a private teacher for his 8-year-old son Noah. Edward explains that Noah is still traumatized by the loss of his mother......more

Goodreads review by Christina on October 25, 2021

This domestic thriller/mystery by Jess Ryder was a nice surprise! Ably written, well-narrated, and nicely characterized, this audiobook delivers the domestic thrills from a fresh point of view. A smart and fun popcorn thriller. Lily, like most domestic thriller heroines, thinks she has just recently......more

Goodreads review by Bren fall in love with the sea. on July 11, 2022

Lilly and Edward. Edward and Lilly. What an interesting novel. First off -- I almost made this a DNF. But I am so glad I didn't! It was a great read! This is a a gothic tale of mystery, secrets and control. It's a tale as old as the winds but no less powerful. I was not all in at first. That is because......more

Goodreads review by Pat on October 30, 2021

In a lot of ways this book was typical of the genre - rich older man woos younger, inexperienced woman who soon wonders if she has made a mistake. And what really happened to his first wife? Where this book differed, in the best possible way, was in depicting the said younger woman not as a scared,......more

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