My Perfect Wife

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My Perfect Wife
Clare Boyd

I finally have everything I ever wanted. A home with floor-to-ceiling windows, a devoted husband who dazzles everyone he meets, and two angelic children I adore. But as I watch my husband chatting with the girl next door, I wonder if anyone can see the sadness in my pretty pink smile, or hear the scream behind my straight white teeth?

I know I’m crazy to think there’s a hint of desire in his eyes.

I know it’s madness to see a flicker of fear in hers.

I know all this, because I’ve been wrong before.

And if I’m wrong again, he’ll try to take my children away.

The party is my last chance to prove to my husband that I’m on the mend, that I can handle something as simple as a drinks reception without snapping under the pressure. It’s all going perfectly, until I see something in the swimming pool that changes everything. But if I can’t trust myself to believe it’s real, who will?

GENRE
Psychological Thriller

UK PUBLICATION
March 2020

Praise

"This domestic thriller starts as a slow burn and then suddenly you are so invested in the characters that you just can't put it down! Clare Boyd is always amazing at character studies and everyone here is so nuanced. So many shades, where nobody is perfect and you are always on edge wondering who will simmer and boil over the top first. I loved the dramatic tension and how the two different POVs don't let you settle down into one comfortable conclusion. So, when the conclusion does come, it's unexpected – and just right."
The Beauty Gypsy

"I have to say I was completely and thoroughly hooked by My Perfect Wife right from the start...With the inevitable abundance of lies and secrets that befit a high calibre psychological thriller such as this one, I was gripped by this slow simmering tale of domestic suspense and the darker side of love, until the dramatic final twist. Clare Boyd's writing-style was impressive and noteworthy. With its polished pacing and plotting, I found this to be a thoroughly enjoyable novel. Evidently the author is a gifted storyteller who can provide readers with thrills, sophistication and a story packed with substance. A very highly recommended five star read and an exciting story that will be of interest to many readers."
Brianne's Book Reviews

"I couldn't stop reading this fabulous book. Had me on the edge of my seat until I reached the mind-blowing conclusion... I couldn't stop reading!"
Goodreads, 5*

"Had me guessing till the last page... I could not put it down."
NetGalley

"A page-turner... You won't see the ending coming."
Goodreads

"A fast-paced and exciting book that kept me guessing right up until the end."
NetGalley

"I was really taken by surprise... So much emotional turmoil, and so much suspense, it will have you sitting on the edge of your seat until the very last page."
Goodreads

"Wow, this was unputdownable... Highly recommend."
Goodreads