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The Twin Brother: Some lines should never be crossed
My husband might be dead, but I haven’t lost him completely. His identical twin brother, Charlie, looks exactly like him.
Grief has a way of binding people together, and Charlie and I understand each other in ways no one else can. If his jealous, insecure wife can’t see that, she’s the one with the problem.
We’ve both suffered an unimaginable loss. Of course, we need one another. How else are we supposed to survive this?
At least, that’s what I keep telling myself.
Since David died, my brother-in-law has become the first person I think about when I wake and the last person I text before I sleep. However, my mother-in-law has quietly warned me that what she’s witnessing between us isn’t healthy. But Charlie and I have shared secrets for years - things no one else knows or would understand.
All I know is this - I’ve already lost one brother. I can’t lose the other.
A gripping and twisty psychological thriller about buried secrets, broken bonds and coveting a life that isn’t your own.
Perfect for fans of Daniel Hurst and Freida McFadden.
Grief has a way of binding people together, and Charlie and I understand each other in ways no one else can. If his jealous, insecure wife can’t see that, she’s the one with the problem.
We’ve both suffered an unimaginable loss. Of course, we need one another. How else are we supposed to survive this?
At least, that’s what I keep telling myself.
Since David died, my brother-in-law has become the first person I think about when I wake and the last person I text before I sleep. However, my mother-in-law has quietly warned me that what she’s witnessing between us isn’t healthy. But Charlie and I have shared secrets for years - things no one else knows or would understand.
All I know is this - I’ve already lost one brother. I can’t lose the other.
A gripping and twisty psychological thriller about buried secrets, broken bonds and coveting a life that isn’t your own.
Perfect for fans of Daniel Hurst and Freida McFadden.
274 pages, Kindle Edition
Published June 9, 2026
About the author
Maria Frankland
78 books621 followersMaria Frankland has a dubious internet search history and a very worried mother-in-law. However, neither of these things can stop her writing gripping psychological thrillers in which you’ll never find a happy-ever-after.
Her novels are mostly set in Yorkshire where you’ll hear the accent through all her characters. These are people you could live next door to, or closer still… don’t say you haven’t been warned.
Maria’s novels are fast-paced, down to earth and realistic. You never know what’s around the corner…
Find out more about Maria at https://www.mariafrankland.co.uk. Whilst you’re there, you can download your free novel - Ties That Bind.
Her novels are mostly set in Yorkshire where you’ll hear the accent through all her characters. These are people you could live next door to, or closer still… don’t say you haven’t been warned.
Maria’s novels are fast-paced, down to earth and realistic. You never know what’s around the corner…
Find out more about Maria at https://www.mariafrankland.co.uk. Whilst you’re there, you can download your free novel - Ties That Bind.
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June 11, 2026
One thing about a Maria book, She is 100% of the time going to make me go back and reread that prologue lol. Another fun fact, she always has me hooked from the prologue. This story was messy with a capital M and I wasn’t sure which one of these characters I was being manipulated by because I equally distrusted them all!
The story follows Identical twin brothers David & Charlie! And let’s just say this was absolutely not your typical sibling rivalry relationship. The flashback chapters from Martine’s POV were amazing. Hearing more from their childhood definitely helped us understand the dynamics between these siblings from when they were younger.
And the twistssssss my goodness! I think my jaw is still on the floor. Overall another amazing story that I need in my shelf. It is truly getting difficult to pick a favorite by this author!
The story follows Identical twin brothers David & Charlie! And let’s just say this was absolutely not your typical sibling rivalry relationship. The flashback chapters from Martine’s POV were amazing. Hearing more from their childhood definitely helped us understand the dynamics between these siblings from when they were younger.
And the twistssssss my goodness! I think my jaw is still on the floor. Overall another amazing story that I need in my shelf. It is truly getting difficult to pick a favorite by this author!
June 9, 2026
5/5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Self-entitled twins.
Someone is feigning grief.
Manipulative and merciless.
Maria Frankland’s latest psychological thriller is messy in the absolute best ways—I was burning the midnight oil just to finish it!
The Twin Brother is Frankland’s 28th full-length novel. Everything she delivers on the blank page is relentless DOMESTIC PSYCHOLOGICAL WARFARE! The twists were SHOCKING, and as always, she left me completely satisfied and wanting more. And Maria Frankland always knows how to deliver!
*I received an Advance Reader Copy. The opinions expressed are my own.*
Self-entitled twins.
Someone is feigning grief.
Manipulative and merciless.
Maria Frankland’s latest psychological thriller is messy in the absolute best ways—I was burning the midnight oil just to finish it!
The Twin Brother is Frankland’s 28th full-length novel. Everything she delivers on the blank page is relentless DOMESTIC PSYCHOLOGICAL WARFARE! The twists were SHOCKING, and as always, she left me completely satisfied and wanting more. And Maria Frankland always knows how to deliver!
*I received an Advance Reader Copy. The opinions expressed are my own.*
June 14, 2026
I absolutely loved this book! I think it’s my new favorite by Maria Frankland. It’s dark, twisty and emotional. The characters and their emotions felt so real, you could really get in their heads and feel what they were feeling. This book will keep you up late reading.
June 4, 2026
“The Twin Brother” by Maria Frankland absolutely hooked me from the start! This is a dark thriller packed with grief, secrets, and plenty of tension that kept me turning the pages. I read half of it in one night and spent the entire next day thinking about it until I could get back to the second half. Maria Frankland did an incredible job keeping me on edge and anxious to see what was going to happen next. The suspense made this impossible for me to put down. I loved every minute of it and highly recommend it to anyone who enjoys twisty, dark, and emotional thrillers.
July 25, 2026
what a twisty book, omg, left me speechless at the end of it.
July 15, 2026
The Twin Brother is a sharp, unsettling story that twists family loyalty into something dark and tight with tension, leaving you second‑guessing every character’s truth. It’s quick, tense, and deliciously unnerving, the kind of thriller that lingers long after the last page.
June 9, 2026
PCR/Street Team Review
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The Twin Brother by Maria Frankland
Published June 9, 2026
First of all, thank you, Maria, for letting me be part of your Street Team. I swear you keep inviting me into emotional disasters disguised as psychological thrillers, and apparently I never learn.
Now, a small warning before I start fangirling. If sexual abuse is a personal trigger for you, this might not be the book for you. Maria has plenty of other psychological thriller gems to choose from. Protect your peace.
As for me? I was hooked almost immediately.
Reading a Maria Frankland book is like walking through a dark forest with my paranoid little thriller goblin brain screaming that something is wrong. My instincts go into overdrive because I’m constantly trying to figure out where she’s taking me. Is my mind following the clues? Or has it completely wandered into a place that only exists because I’ve apparently watched and read far too many disturbing things?
This time, my gut knew.
I had a theory from early on, and for once I was actually right. I should probably be insufferably proud of that. But here’s the funny part—it didn’t ruin the story for me at all. Knowing where I thought it was going didn’t make the journey any less frustrating, heartbreaking, or infuriating. There were multiple moments where I wanted to yell at the characters, shake them, hug them, and punch a few people. Sometimes all at once.
And then there was that moment.
The moment where I actually had to stop reading for a minute because it landed a little too close to home. That’s personal, obviously, but it says everything about Maria’s writing. She doesn’t make me feel like I’m watching events unfold from a safe distance. She drags me into them. I’m not hiding behind a corner or observing from above like some invisible spectator. I’m standing right there in the middle of the wreckage.
I felt the anger. The betrayal. The grief. The fear. The desperation. The self-doubt. The crushing weight of trying to become a new mother while carrying trauma and the terrifying possibility of losing your family.
And that’s only part of it.
Because this story isn’t about one broken person. It’s about four people whose lives have been damaged in ways that are almost unimaginable. Different wounds, different struggles… or maybe not so different after all. Sometimes shared pain creates the strongest bonds, even between people who should have remained strangers.
I’m stopping here because spoilers are the enemy and I refuse to become one.
So, to everyone who already loves Maria Frankland—you know what you’re getting: another emotional psychological roller coaster that will crawl under your skin.
And to the unhinged psychological thriller goblins who haven’t discovered her yet… what exactly are you waiting for?
This book will take you places you never expected to go. It reminds us that justice isn’t always simple, secrets never stay buried without a cost, and sometimes the damage people share binds them together far more tightly than love ever could.
Five bloody, gut-wrenching, tear-inducing stars from me.
Go in blind. Just be warned: this book might hurt you in ways you didn’t expect and leave you wanting to punch someone when you’re usually the kind of person who hands out hugs.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
The Twin Brother by Maria Frankland
Published June 9, 2026
First of all, thank you, Maria, for letting me be part of your Street Team. I swear you keep inviting me into emotional disasters disguised as psychological thrillers, and apparently I never learn.
Now, a small warning before I start fangirling. If sexual abuse is a personal trigger for you, this might not be the book for you. Maria has plenty of other psychological thriller gems to choose from. Protect your peace.
As for me? I was hooked almost immediately.
Reading a Maria Frankland book is like walking through a dark forest with my paranoid little thriller goblin brain screaming that something is wrong. My instincts go into overdrive because I’m constantly trying to figure out where she’s taking me. Is my mind following the clues? Or has it completely wandered into a place that only exists because I’ve apparently watched and read far too many disturbing things?
This time, my gut knew.
I had a theory from early on, and for once I was actually right. I should probably be insufferably proud of that. But here’s the funny part—it didn’t ruin the story for me at all. Knowing where I thought it was going didn’t make the journey any less frustrating, heartbreaking, or infuriating. There were multiple moments where I wanted to yell at the characters, shake them, hug them, and punch a few people. Sometimes all at once.
And then there was that moment.
The moment where I actually had to stop reading for a minute because it landed a little too close to home. That’s personal, obviously, but it says everything about Maria’s writing. She doesn’t make me feel like I’m watching events unfold from a safe distance. She drags me into them. I’m not hiding behind a corner or observing from above like some invisible spectator. I’m standing right there in the middle of the wreckage.
I felt the anger. The betrayal. The grief. The fear. The desperation. The self-doubt. The crushing weight of trying to become a new mother while carrying trauma and the terrifying possibility of losing your family.
And that’s only part of it.
Because this story isn’t about one broken person. It’s about four people whose lives have been damaged in ways that are almost unimaginable. Different wounds, different struggles… or maybe not so different after all. Sometimes shared pain creates the strongest bonds, even between people who should have remained strangers.
I’m stopping here because spoilers are the enemy and I refuse to become one.
So, to everyone who already loves Maria Frankland—you know what you’re getting: another emotional psychological roller coaster that will crawl under your skin.
And to the unhinged psychological thriller goblins who haven’t discovered her yet… what exactly are you waiting for?
This book will take you places you never expected to go. It reminds us that justice isn’t always simple, secrets never stay buried without a cost, and sometimes the damage people share binds them together far more tightly than love ever could.
Five bloody, gut-wrenching, tear-inducing stars from me.
Go in blind. Just be warned: this book might hurt you in ways you didn’t expect and leave you wanting to punch someone when you’re usually the kind of person who hands out hugs.
Review of advance copy received from Author
This book completely hooked me from the start and kept me turning pages the entire time. Maria Frankland created a story filled with tension, family conflict, and emotional damage that made it impossible for me to stop reading. I was pulled into the lives of David and Charlie almost immediately, and the complicated relationship between the identical twins became more intense with every chapter.
What made this story so interesting was how deeply rooted their rivalry was. These brothers were not just casually competitive — they spent their entire lives trying to outdo each other in every possible way. Whether it was fighting for their mother’s love and approval, comparing who received more attention growing up, or competing over relationships, there was always bitterness simmering beneath the surface. Their relationship felt toxic, heartbreaking, and believable all at once.
I also loved the structure of the book. The story moves between multiple points of view and shifts between the past and present, which added so much depth to everything unfolding. Each chapter slowly revealed new secrets and pieces of the puzzle, making the suspense build perfectly. I always enjoy books written this way because it allows you to understand the characters on a deeper level while still keeping you guessing.
Maria Frankland does an incredible job creating characters that feel real and emotionally layered. Nobody felt perfect, and that made the story even more engaging because every character had flaws, hidden motives, and emotional baggage. Her writing style made it easy to picture every scene clearly, and I felt completely immersed in the story from beginning to end.
The twists were fantastic and genuinely surprised me several times. Every time I thought I knew where the story was heading, something happened that completely changed my perspective. There were so many shocking moments that left me speechless, and the ending absolutely caught me off guard. I love when a thriller can still surprise me, and this one definitely did.
Overall, this was an emotional, suspenseful, and addictive read that I thoroughly enjoyed. It had drama, secrets, betrayal, and nonstop tension that kept me invested until the very last page. I would absolutely recommend this book to anyone who enjoys psychological thrillers and complicated family dynamics. Easily a 5-star read for me.
What made this story so interesting was how deeply rooted their rivalry was. These brothers were not just casually competitive — they spent their entire lives trying to outdo each other in every possible way. Whether it was fighting for their mother’s love and approval, comparing who received more attention growing up, or competing over relationships, there was always bitterness simmering beneath the surface. Their relationship felt toxic, heartbreaking, and believable all at once.
I also loved the structure of the book. The story moves between multiple points of view and shifts between the past and present, which added so much depth to everything unfolding. Each chapter slowly revealed new secrets and pieces of the puzzle, making the suspense build perfectly. I always enjoy books written this way because it allows you to understand the characters on a deeper level while still keeping you guessing.
Maria Frankland does an incredible job creating characters that feel real and emotionally layered. Nobody felt perfect, and that made the story even more engaging because every character had flaws, hidden motives, and emotional baggage. Her writing style made it easy to picture every scene clearly, and I felt completely immersed in the story from beginning to end.
The twists were fantastic and genuinely surprised me several times. Every time I thought I knew where the story was heading, something happened that completely changed my perspective. There were so many shocking moments that left me speechless, and the ending absolutely caught me off guard. I love when a thriller can still surprise me, and this one definitely did.
Overall, this was an emotional, suspenseful, and addictive read that I thoroughly enjoyed. It had drama, secrets, betrayal, and nonstop tension that kept me invested until the very last page. I would absolutely recommend this book to anyone who enjoys psychological thrillers and complicated family dynamics. Easily a 5-star read for me.
Review of advance copy received from Author
ARC Copy Review
Street Team
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
The Twin Brother
Author Maria Frankland
Publication date June 9, 2026
Publisher Autonomy Press
Thank you so much, Maria Frankland, for allowing me to read this amazing book before its release!
There were plenty of twists throughout the story, but nothing could have prepared me for that final twist. Wow! I never saw it coming. Maria, you have a wonderfully wicked imagination, and the ending left me completely stunned.
This was a gripping, addictive read that kept me turning pages until the very end.
The premise is unsettling from the start—a grieving widow finding comfort in her late husband's identical twin brother—but the author takes that emotional vulnerability and turns it into something far darker and more complex.
The relationships are layered with tension, obsession, and blurred boundaries, making it impossible to know who to trust. As the story unfolds, secrets emerge and the sense of unease steadily builds. The exploration of grief, dependency, and family dynamics feels both believable and disturbing.
Packed with twists, emotional intensity, and plenty of suspense, this is a gripping read for fans of domestic thrillers and psychological suspense. I couldn't put it down and was thinking about it long after I finished.
Street Team
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
The Twin Brother
Author Maria Frankland
Publication date June 9, 2026
Publisher Autonomy Press
Thank you so much, Maria Frankland, for allowing me to read this amazing book before its release!
There were plenty of twists throughout the story, but nothing could have prepared me for that final twist. Wow! I never saw it coming. Maria, you have a wonderfully wicked imagination, and the ending left me completely stunned.
This was a gripping, addictive read that kept me turning pages until the very end.
The premise is unsettling from the start—a grieving widow finding comfort in her late husband's identical twin brother—but the author takes that emotional vulnerability and turns it into something far darker and more complex.
The relationships are layered with tension, obsession, and blurred boundaries, making it impossible to know who to trust. As the story unfolds, secrets emerge and the sense of unease steadily builds. The exploration of grief, dependency, and family dynamics feels both believable and disturbing.
Packed with twists, emotional intensity, and plenty of suspense, this is a gripping read for fans of domestic thrillers and psychological suspense. I couldn't put it down and was thinking about it long after I finished.
June 3, 2026
Wow.
You would expect twins to be close, but these twins are constantly trying to out do each other. The one-upmanship really was destroying their mother, who, obviously, loved both of her sons equally, despite their flaws.
The wives were jealous rivals as well. I really felt sorry for Bianca, when Charlie was openly flirting and chasing Lyndsey.
I thought Lyndsey was deliberately trying to get between Charlie and Bianca. At first.
The twists and turns in the book really made my head spin.
The novel is dark and multi layered.
The characters are well developed, and each are flawed in some way.
Maria Frankland has woven a plot so dark and twisted, that there should actually be a trigger warning.
Obviously, I don't want to give away the twists, but those brothers are toxic!!
All in all, another winner, and I have to award 5/5 stars.
Thank you Maria for my copy of your book.
You would expect twins to be close, but these twins are constantly trying to out do each other. The one-upmanship really was destroying their mother, who, obviously, loved both of her sons equally, despite their flaws.
The wives were jealous rivals as well. I really felt sorry for Bianca, when Charlie was openly flirting and chasing Lyndsey.
I thought Lyndsey was deliberately trying to get between Charlie and Bianca. At first.
The twists and turns in the book really made my head spin.
The novel is dark and multi layered.
The characters are well developed, and each are flawed in some way.
Maria Frankland has woven a plot so dark and twisted, that there should actually be a trigger warning.
Obviously, I don't want to give away the twists, but those brothers are toxic!!
All in all, another winner, and I have to award 5/5 stars.
Thank you Maria for my copy of your book.
Review of advance copy received from Author
ARC Book Review
Release date 9th June
The Twin Brother
by Maria Frankland
My rating ⭐️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
WOW!!! This book by Maria Frankland is an incredibly suspenseful, completely dark psychological thriller. It dragged me in from page one and held me spellbound throughout.
This is a really fast-paced page turner that I didn't want to put down.
It is intense and has so many twists it makes you dizzy and wonder which direction it's going next.
Twin boys doing their worst in deception, their wives have a jealous hatred of each other.
When one of the twins David is found dead, his brother makes a promise to take care of his wife Lyndsey to his own wife Bianca's disgust.
The Twin Brother kept me right on the edge, with its gripping suspense, the grief, the secrets that are being uncovered, and the psychological threats.
Maria Frankland's talent of writing these intense dark thrillers is phenomenal, a truly incredible author that I recommend to every l fan of blistering thrillers.
Release date 9th June
The Twin Brother
by Maria Frankland
My rating ⭐️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
WOW!!! This book by Maria Frankland is an incredibly suspenseful, completely dark psychological thriller. It dragged me in from page one and held me spellbound throughout.
This is a really fast-paced page turner that I didn't want to put down.
It is intense and has so many twists it makes you dizzy and wonder which direction it's going next.
Twin boys doing their worst in deception, their wives have a jealous hatred of each other.
When one of the twins David is found dead, his brother makes a promise to take care of his wife Lyndsey to his own wife Bianca's disgust.
The Twin Brother kept me right on the edge, with its gripping suspense, the grief, the secrets that are being uncovered, and the psychological threats.
Maria Frankland's talent of writing these intense dark thrillers is phenomenal, a truly incredible author that I recommend to every l fan of blistering thrillers.
June 11, 2026
The Twin Brother by Maria Frankland
🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
Twists, twists, and more twists!!
What an intense and wild ride! This psychological/domestic thriller has it all!!
Identical twin brothers, Charlie and David, have a lot of secrets and lies in their lives. Their wives Lyndsey and Bianca don’t particularly like each other either. When David is found dead from an accident in his back yard, more and more secrets begin to be revealed.
This book is told from multiple POV’s, which I love! I think it kept the book extra entertaining, by hearing the views of several of the family members.
I was lucky to get an arc of this amazing book!! I couldn’t stop reading this very engaging and fast-paced thriller! The surprises didn’t stop coming!! I was at the edge of my seat the entire read!
It’s a very well written story and I can’t wait to read more from this author! The books I’ve read of hers have been excellent!!
**It’s out now and I definitely recommend this fantastic read!!**
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Twists, twists, and more twists!!
What an intense and wild ride! This psychological/domestic thriller has it all!!
Identical twin brothers, Charlie and David, have a lot of secrets and lies in their lives. Their wives Lyndsey and Bianca don’t particularly like each other either. When David is found dead from an accident in his back yard, more and more secrets begin to be revealed.
This book is told from multiple POV’s, which I love! I think it kept the book extra entertaining, by hearing the views of several of the family members.
I was lucky to get an arc of this amazing book!! I couldn’t stop reading this very engaging and fast-paced thriller! The surprises didn’t stop coming!! I was at the edge of my seat the entire read!
It’s a very well written story and I can’t wait to read more from this author! The books I’ve read of hers have been excellent!!
**It’s out now and I definitely recommend this fantastic read!!**
Review of advance copy received from Author
I was fortunate enough to be given an advanced reader copy of this book and my thanks as ever go to Maria for this.
The Twin Brothers is a very dark, twisty, fast paced psychological thriller that grabs a hold of you, spins you round in several directions and doesn't let go until the last page. I found this book to be much darker than some of Maria's previous books but I loved that, in my opinion the darker the better for me!
This book is told from multiple viewpoints switching between the characters seamlessly as we follow the lives of Charlie and David two twin brothers, Lyndsey and Bianca their wives and their mother Martine. The twin theme fascinated me and raised the famous question is it nature or nuture?
I loved this book and am looking forward to the next from Maria, 5 stars from me!
The Twin Brothers is a very dark, twisty, fast paced psychological thriller that grabs a hold of you, spins you round in several directions and doesn't let go until the last page. I found this book to be much darker than some of Maria's previous books but I loved that, in my opinion the darker the better for me!
This book is told from multiple viewpoints switching between the characters seamlessly as we follow the lives of Charlie and David two twin brothers, Lyndsey and Bianca their wives and their mother Martine. The twin theme fascinated me and raised the famous question is it nature or nuture?
I loved this book and am looking forward to the next from Maria, 5 stars from me!
June 9, 2026
This book had me hooked from the very first page. It starts with a funeral. Then proceeds to tell the story in a series of flashbacks, leading up to the events which result in the death at the start of the book. Lyndsey are and Bianca married to twin brothers David and Charlie, they both have young babies. They have a lot in common, but they can't stand each other! This is one of Maria's darkest books. It takes you on a rollercoaster of emotions, where you don't know whether to despise or sympathise with the main characters. I was fortunate to be chosen as an ARC reader. I would thoroughly recommend this book whether you are a regular reader of Maria's books, or a newbie who is interested in reading a gripping domestic thriller which is so engrossing, it will cause you to ignore your loved ones for a while.
Review of advance copy received from Author
Another great read from Maria Frankland! I fell right into this book and would have finished it in one day except life happened. The title of the book refers to identical twin brothers David and Charlie. Instead of being close the compete over everything from who got the best Christmas gift, their mother’s attention and who wins the girl.
The chapters are told from different characters point of view and switches from past to present, which I really enjoy in a book. I think it helps tie everything together. Maria’s knows how to make the characters seem real and paints a vivid picture with her words. There were so many twists and jaw dropping moments and I did not expect that ending! I enjoyed this book very much and would recommend this 5 star book to everyone!
The chapters are told from different characters point of view and switches from past to present, which I really enjoy in a book. I think it helps tie everything together. Maria’s knows how to make the characters seem real and paints a vivid picture with her words. There were so many twists and jaw dropping moments and I did not expect that ending! I enjoyed this book very much and would recommend this 5 star book to everyone!
Review of advance copy received from Author
Identical twin brothers David and Charlie have competed for everything their entire lives, from the best Christmas presents, to girls, to their mother’s love, always trying to outdo each other. As a mother of twin boys, I was invested in this book before I even turned the first page! The story is written from various character’s viewpoints and I loved how Maria chose to write in this way because it allowed the reader to get to know each character as the layers unraveled. There were so many twists in this book that I could not predict what happened and I loved that! The characters were all deliciously flawed and the writing captured them all perfectly. This has now become my new favorite Maria Frankland book!
Review of advance copy
I would hate to live inside Maria Franklands's head. This has to be one of her scariest plots yet. Twin brothers who are in constant competition and sister in laws who hate each other and are also in competition. Where can you go from there. Well not in any direction I imagined but I am not Maria Frankland.
This book starts with a funeral but a funeral with a difference. None of the mourners seem to be as devastated as they should be. There are dark undercurrents between them. Poor David died in a tragic accident. But all is not as it seems. The brothers and their wives have a convoluted history. But surely that is in the past. Isn't it?
I always say this is one of Maria Frankland's best to date but she just gets better.
This book starts with a funeral but a funeral with a difference. None of the mourners seem to be as devastated as they should be. There are dark undercurrents between them. Poor David died in a tragic accident. But all is not as it seems. The brothers and their wives have a convoluted history. But surely that is in the past. Isn't it?
I always say this is one of Maria Frankland's best to date but she just gets better.
June 9, 2026
Another Jaw Dropping Read
Wow! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
Once again Maria Frankland takes us on a rollercoaster ride of twists and turns! Bianca and Lindsey are they going to turn out the best of friends and allies or each others worst enemy? I loved , hated and at the same time empathised with them both! As for the brothers!!! They use their identical looks for their own advantage to get what they think they deserve!! I loved the way this book gives us insight into each character’s past and how that reflects on their present interactions with each other. At the beginning of the book one twin is dead and from there on in you’re drawn into secrets, betrayal, bitterness and anger! The final twist is one I never anticipated! Congratulations Maria on another great book!
Wow! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
Once again Maria Frankland takes us on a rollercoaster ride of twists and turns! Bianca and Lindsey are they going to turn out the best of friends and allies or each others worst enemy? I loved , hated and at the same time empathised with them both! As for the brothers!!! They use their identical looks for their own advantage to get what they think they deserve!! I loved the way this book gives us insight into each character’s past and how that reflects on their present interactions with each other. At the beginning of the book one twin is dead and from there on in you’re drawn into secrets, betrayal, bitterness and anger! The final twist is one I never anticipated! Congratulations Maria on another great book!
Review of advance copy received from Author
Twins often have unique bonds that normal siblings do not appear to have. And sometimes those bonds become so intertwined and twisted that they must be severed, at any cost.
This book is a complicated, twisty thrill-ride of a rollercoaster. You just don't ever know who to root for...or who is hiding some very dark happenings.
Twin brothers David and Charlie had a good childhood, although they were always competing with each other and wanting what the other had. This type of behavior carried on into their adult years as well. And it grew. You will not believe the lengths these brothers went to, for their own selfish greed. To find out what happened, make sure to read this book!
This book is a complicated, twisty thrill-ride of a rollercoaster. You just don't ever know who to root for...or who is hiding some very dark happenings.
Twin brothers David and Charlie had a good childhood, although they were always competing with each other and wanting what the other had. This type of behavior carried on into their adult years as well. And it grew. You will not believe the lengths these brothers went to, for their own selfish greed. To find out what happened, make sure to read this book!
June 9, 2026
WOWZA, what a corker of a story!! I knew I was going to enjoy this book as soon as I started it. The short chapters made it so easy to follow and the writing flowed well. I simply love an intense, gripping, family drama. About a third of the way into the book the intensity and intrigue really started to ramp up, it was one mighty page-turner indeed. What a pair of twins these men were, with their lies and deceit. The twists just kept coming, they were brilliant, so unexpected. A fantastic mind-blowing story, my favourite novel yet by this author, they just keep getting better!! This book is so memorable, it will stay with me a long time.
June 19, 2026
This had me hooked from the first page that starts with a funeral and then the story goes back to the beginning starting with Lyndsey and Bianca who are married to twin brothers.
Then you discover the twin brothers deception and then the consequences of their actions which had me on edge to find out what happens when it starts to unravel. I really felt sorry for Bianca who hated Lyndsey but I was willing them to find a way to put their differences aside for their children.
This is a really tense and thrilling story.
I would highly recommend.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
Then you discover the twin brothers deception and then the consequences of their actions which had me on edge to find out what happens when it starts to unravel. I really felt sorry for Bianca who hated Lyndsey but I was willing them to find a way to put their differences aside for their children.
This is a really tense and thrilling story.
I would highly recommend.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
Review of advance copy received from Author
I received an advance copy of this book as a Beta reader and read it in one day. Another page-turner from Maria Frankland this looks at the dysfunctionality often presenting itself as competition between twins. In this case, identical twin brother David and Charlie compete for and over everything from their mother’s attention to their love interests. An interesting question raised is whether twins who are identical in looks are also similar in temperament. Is evil an inherited gene and how far can you push someone demure in nature before they snap? 5 stars
Review of advance copy received from Author
Just Finished, as an ARC reader…and wow. Very good, once again. I had to keep reading and read in 4 days.
Two sister in laws, two brothers, two deaths and two innocent babies all bound together in a web of jealousy, narcissistic behaviour, psychopathology and secrets.
Such a fantastic read. It’s so hard to put into words without giving anything away in The Twin Brother. Charlie and David’s twin relationship raises the old questions…. Is it Nature or Nurture
The Twin Brother is definitely one to add to your readying list if you are into thrillers.
Two sister in laws, two brothers, two deaths and two innocent babies all bound together in a web of jealousy, narcissistic behaviour, psychopathology and secrets.
Such a fantastic read. It’s so hard to put into words without giving anything away in The Twin Brother. Charlie and David’s twin relationship raises the old questions…. Is it Nature or Nurture
The Twin Brother is definitely one to add to your readying list if you are into thrillers.
Review of advance copy received from Author
The Twin Brother completely sucked me in. Maria Frankland’s use of imagery is absolutely gripping—she doesn't just describe what a scene looks like, but weaves in textures, specific details, and smells that add an incredible amount of depth to the story. Reading this felt less like watching a film reel play out in my head and more like being a fly on the wall, secretly trapped in the room watching David and Charlie's toxic, escalating rivalry. It made the tension feel so much more visceral and real. A brilliant, dark, twisty read!
Review of advance copy received from Author
Maria frankland this might be my new favorite book!! It draws you in from the very first page and keeps you wanting more until the last. I literally couldn't put it down. I loved the suspense that kept building until the very end and all the twist I didn't see coming.
I don't want to give anything away, but I will say that I highly recommend this book!! Hurry and add it to your want to read list. You will not be disappointed.
I don't want to give anything away, but I will say that I highly recommend this book!! Hurry and add it to your want to read list. You will not be disappointed.
June 9, 2026
What a wild ride! Twin brothers with wives who don’t get along. One dies and his widow leans on her brother in law for support. Then things start to get strange. This book will have you reading straight through the night. You are not going to know who you want to believe and who to like. There are plenty of secrets and lies to go around in this one. The characters are all amazing and play there parts very well! Such a great story. A must read by Maria! Loved it!
June 24, 2026
Ok but hard to keep the characters straight.
Read half the book before I could even begin to get the characters straight. They needed to be better developed in the beginning of the story. By the end I could kind of keep them straight but it was really too little, too late by then. Good twists and turns in the story but so confused about who was who, it was hard to recognize the impact to the plot. The story had potential but the writing was lacking.
Read half the book before I could even begin to get the characters straight. They needed to be better developed in the beginning of the story. By the end I could kind of keep them straight but it was really too little, too late by then. Good twists and turns in the story but so confused about who was who, it was hard to recognize the impact to the plot. The story had potential but the writing was lacking.
Review of advance copy received from Author
A gripping thriller about twins, their wives, their babies, their rivalry, and what it leads to... I don't want to give too much away in my review, but it really is an addictive read that keeps you racing through the pages until the shocking conclusion. Yet another brilliant book from Maria Frankland. Thank you for letting me be one of the lucky ARC readers!
Review of advance copy
There's something special about twins, so I was excited to see Maria's take on this subject.
Charlie & David seem to have a a little more sibling rivalry than healthy, but boys will be boys & what identical twins don't try to fool others by swapping at least once? The family dynamics are realistic. You can feel the tension, jealousy & love, but can't guess the ending.
Charlie & David seem to have a a little more sibling rivalry than healthy, but boys will be boys & what identical twins don't try to fool others by swapping at least once? The family dynamics are realistic. You can feel the tension, jealousy & love, but can't guess the ending.
June 5, 2026
What a mesmerizing thriller about the relationship between twins! When one dies, his wife is drawn to the other twin, who is already married. The tension in this book is crazy! I was surprised at the twists and I enjoyed the multiple POV. It’s filled with toxic relationships, revenge and lies.
Release date June 9, 2026
Release date June 9, 2026
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