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The Loyal Wife: A gripping psychological thriller with a twist Kindle Edition

by Natalie Barelli (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars 10,322 ratings
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Grabs you immediately and keeps you guessing right up until the surprise ending!

She thought they had the perfect marriage...

Tamra never dreamed she would marry someone like Mike Mitchell: handsome, rich, a wonderful husband... until she finds out that Mike is having an affair.

But Hell hath no fury like a woman scorned, and Mike Mitchell should have remembered that before he made a fool of her.
Because Tamra knows something about Mike. Something he did. Something evil. And she was prepared to carry the secret to her grave.

Not anymore.

To make matters worse, Mike’s daughter Madison has come to visit for a few days, and Madison doesn’t like Tamra. Well, that's too bad, because Tamra doesn’t have time to argue. She’s too busy ruining Mike’s life while remaining, on the surface at least, the perfect, loyal wife.

But when Tamra's plan spirals out of control, she finds that things are not what they seem.
And now, it's too late.
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Natalie Barelli can usually be found reading a book, and that book will more likely than not be a psychological thriller. Writing a novel was always on her bucket list, and eventually, with Until I Met Her, it became a reality. After He Killed Me is the second and final book in her Emma Fern Series. When not absorbed in the latest gripping page-turner, Natalie loves cooking, knits very badly, enjoys riding her Vespa around town, and otherwise spends far too much time at the computer. She lives in Australia, with her husband and extended family.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07D6GHKN5
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ The Last Word (June 1, 2018)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ June 1, 2018
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1623 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 272 pages
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Helene Stephens
5.0 out of 5 stars Some Good Surprises! Enjoyed THE LOYAL WIFE
Reviewed in the United States on January 19, 2019
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When I first started this book, I thought: "Oh, I know this story." But I kept reading because I enjoyed the author's breezy and wry first person writing. And then, I realized that the plot got very tricky, and there were a few surprises there for me. So I kept reading on.

I don't usually try to guess "whodunit" -- I just let the author take me along and I enjoy the ride. But for this book, I did try to figure things out--and couldn't. So the plot surprises were genuine, and so was the pleasure of this book.

Tamra (the name says it all, right?) marries Mike, a wealthy older man way out of her league. She was working as a receptionist when they met, but she fudges her background a bit, and she becomes Mrs. Second Wife to Mike and very happy. (Important - she didn't really date Mike when he was married to Wife #1 - so we do give Tamra some moral plusses on this point.) Mike is 54 and has three grown children, two young men and Madison, in college, who often stays with Mike and Tamra, but has no love for Tamra (with the feeling being more-or-less returned).

Then (uh-oh) Tamra finds evidence that convinces her that Mike is cheating on her, and she fears that he might be shopping for a younger wife #3. At this point, she does a lot of dumb things hoping to save her marriage (she still loves Mike), and her life gets thoroughly complicated and not in a good way.

But most of the assumptions I had been making along the way didn't hold out, and I started to wonder about the situation in the past, the one which Tamra allows to come to light (not too smart on this move - my opinion).

So I kept reading her story and realized I enjoyed this twisty-turny plot, one that started out as Tamra's revenge but took a zigzag somewhere along the road. Quite intriguing - cleverly plotted - 5 STARS.
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Pheadra Farah
4.0 out of 5 stars Fast paced story of revenge
Reviewed in the United States on August 8, 2018
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Tamra comes from the wrong side of the tracks and never dreamed she would marry someone like Mike Mitchell. He is handsome, rich and a wonderful husband, until she finds out that Mike is having an affair and she refuses to be made a fool of. Tamra knows something criminal that Mike did and intends using this to get back at him.
Her life is perfect until she finds some sexy underwear stuffed in Mike’s pocket, which raises the memory of a previous indiscretion he committed, which she forgave and even helped him cover. Hell hath no fury like a woman scorned is given full rampage in this tale. She forgave him once, but not a second time. Now he's going to pay.
It is ultimately a tale of being deceived by those you have tried to help and be nice to. In this case, Mike’s daughter from a previous marriage. The daughter is bi-polar, bulimic and a cutter. She is manipulative, deceitful and destructive as those afflicted with these conditions so often are and wants to get rid of Tamra at all costs.
This is a compelling and gripping story. This book has such a mixed bag of reviews I wasn’t sure of what to expect. I was pleasantly surprised. I found the story fast paced and quite engrossing
I enjoyed this book very much although the ending was unexpected
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Erin
3.0 out of 5 stars Good storyline, but….
Reviewed in the United States on December 3, 2023
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This storyline had a lot of potential. Maybe throw in telling it from other character’s point of view? Maybe add in some information from Charlene? Toss in perspectives from less prominent characters?

That aside, I didn’t see the ending coming. It’s been awhile since I was surprised. Loved it!
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BarbDeBlois
5.0 out of 5 stars Enjoyed this book. Fast paced and surprising!
Reviewed in the United States on February 12, 2019
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This is the first book I've read by this author and I was pleasantly surprised. It was a great read, fast paced and twisty for sure. I did read It in about a day, so that should tell you something. I actually found the characters pretty relatable if not completely likeable, and I second guessed the culprit a few times. Perhaps the ending was a little rushed and a bit unbelievable but I enjoyed it nevertheless. I plan on reading her next book, "The Accident" soon. I will be following this author in the future since I like her writing style. Another author to add to my list of favorites!
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Teddie S.
4.0 out of 5 stars Hell has no fury like a woman scorned...
Reviewed in the United States on July 8, 2018
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Tamra can't believe her good fortune. From "trailer trash" to Mrs. Mike Mitchell, she is married to a handsome, successful man who she adores and who adores her. Her life is perfect...until she finds some sexy underwear stuffed in her husband's pocket.

Really?? And to think of all she's done for him! He'd promised two years ago, after she discovered his dalliance, that he would never, never do it again. If she hadn't intervened and cleaned up the mess his infidelity had caused, the scandal would have ended his political career before it started. Now he's going to pay. She knows his secrets.

I enjoyed this book very much. There are lots of twists and turns. If I have one complaint, it's that I couldn't follow her reasoning for doing the things she did. Tamra is narrating the story, so the reader is privy to her thoughts, yet I kept asking myself, "Why did she do that? What could she possibly be thinking?" Nevertheless, I never once thought about not finishing the book. I needed to know how it ended! And the ended...not what I expected...but it made me smile.

Any book that gives me this much pleasure gets an enthusiastic four stars!
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Sherri C Freml
5.0 out of 5 stars This is a gotta read!
Reviewed in the United States on January 25, 2024
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I didn’t know how it would end until the very end! I couldn’t put my kindle down. I walked 2 hours straight on the treadmill.!
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Laura
5.0 out of 5 stars One of the best mysteries I have ever read
Reviewed in the United States on June 4, 2018
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I am a bigger fan of Natalie Barelli with each books I read. I thought she could not top her first book “until I met her” , one of the best written and original mysteries I have ever read, but i was Wrong: each book she writes is as good as the previous one. In this one the author’s game of deception is at its finest. The reader is artfully lead to figure who are the villains and who are the victims. I was prepared to be disappointed because I quickly guessed the identity of the alleged mistress and I expected her to be one of the villains, but on the last chapter the scenario completely changed in a totally logical and believable way. The book has an incredible and totally satisfactory finale.
Natalie barelli deserves more recognition and accolades than these super-famous (and frankly overrated) authors that are cited everywhere. If you liked “the girl on a train “ read Natalie Barelli’s books that are 100 times better!!
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Diannoud
5.0 out of 5 stars Loved this book
Reviewed in France on August 9, 2021
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A really fast moving story that keeps you hooked throughout. Tamra the main character is feisty, funny and authentic even in the most difficult situations. I completely recommend this book and the author
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Sandra w.
5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant plot and gripping to the last page
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 28, 2021
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Wow this is the best book I’ve read in a long time it’s a real page turner and I genuinely didn’t see the outcome I kept guessing and then proved wrong I just couldn’t put it down
Brilliantly written and up there in my top 10
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Gwendy P.
5.0 out of 5 stars home run
Reviewed in Canada on December 16, 2019
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I read this immediately after reading another book by this author and although she uses a lot of the same plot devices, rather than finding it derivative, I found it as her 'signature'. I love the dark humour infused throughout the mayhem, and there is effective use of red herrings. Unreliable narration abounds, adding to the roller coaster feel, keeping me off balance- which is why I like this genre. The boxes were ticked, keeping me guessing right to the end. Really fast paced, with no padding. The ending took my by surprise even though there was a huge clue that I just didn't grasp (much like the other characters). Will definitely read more by this talented author!
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P.Inc.
5.0 out of 5 stars A special read
Reviewed in Germany on December 23, 2018
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What I loved most about this book is the personality of the main figure Tamra. She is neither only good or only bad, she keeps on surprising you all the way through. Her background could have gotten a bit more attention and the ending is a bit too perfect for me, but it still is a great read!
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Sushil
5.0 out of 5 stars Absolute Suspense
Reviewed in India on July 26, 2018
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The story is woven around a very few characters. But even then it is hard to guess a twist in the tale until you read it close to end. Devoured it in one go !
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