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The Wife #4

by M.L. Roberts

If you can’t stop watching Doctor Foster and The Affair, you won’t be able to put down this chilling new four-part series.

Michael and Ellie are that couple.

The ones who have it all.

Success, charm, trust…but no relationship is perfect and the events of the past cast a shadow over their charmed life together.

When lecturer Michael starts to mentor a new student, Ellie fears that history is repeating itself. As paranoia takes its ugly hold, it’s clear some things just can’t be forgotten…or forgiven.

93 pages, Kindle Edition

Published March 2, 2018

About the author

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M.L. Roberts is the pen name of romance author: Michelle Betham

Reviews

[Kat · Rating 3 out of 5]

I really enjoyed the majority of this book. I kept changing my mind about all the characters and how I felt about them. I'd go from wanting to slap them to wanting to hug them. To be able to get that reaction from me is amazing. It shows how good the writing style is. I really enjoyed part one, two and three but have to say I saw all the twists in part four coming which was disappointing, on a whole this book was really enjoyable and I look forward to reading more from M L Roberts.

Thanks goes to net galley and the publishers for providing me with a copy in exchange for an honest review.

[Saunders · Rating 1 out of 5]

Well it ended just as I suspected.

These characters were pretty poor and the plot was predictable from the first book.


As expected the complete book is now being released later in March.

[Theresa]

Brilliant read I was on the edge of my seat from part one to four didn't want this book to end. Didn't expect what happened. Really enjoyed reading this book.

[Jordyn Flueallen · Rating 3 out of 5]

I didn’t know that this 4 book series is actually now being sold as 1 complete book. I read this series very fast, it kept my interest but there was also nothing really happening. Very repetitive and lots of strange plot twists. Still enjoyed it but I don’t know if I would rave about it

[Helen · Rating 3 out of 5]

Ok so for me part one was intriguing part two picked up the continuing obsession part three the obsession was frantic and scary at times and part four just solidify that all the characters are actually quite Unwell
The husband at times seems the most well and yet he may have set into motion a spiral of paranoia,or he may not
I did guess some ,I was convinced of the husband but won’t say which way I lent towards for sake of spoilers but I was wrong
These people will be unhappy and I’m amazed they were able to sustain their relationships since young adults
The wife was well written in the sheer obsessiveness and also how she cdnt see that she herself was doing anything wrong at all
I though as episodes it did help to build the momentum of the ruminations and her actions became more manic in each book
I did think the ending was a tad predictable the role of two characters not linked but did see where the tale wd end
Not bad not great ,but u do find yourself wanting to finish it and find out what happens ,I just was wanting something more a diffirent take but did think the unravelling of the wife was well told

[Zoé-Lee O'Farrell · Rating 5 out of 5]

The End.

Those two words hold so much weight … especially after a book like that.

I guessed a couple of twists and how it might play out but it was still shocking to uncover, I mean how can one person be so blind? And still despite the twists, and your feelings waning on one character, one you start to feel sorry for...well your original thoughts were correct. What a douche!

Still a lot of sex and repetition but it was still thrilling and I blasted it in one sitting, despite being tired and having the start of a migraine. I needed the end, I needed the conclusion and I needed to see how it would pan out for Ellie.

It was intense. I was flicking the pages over quickly, the spa scene was mental as I couldn’t believe the confrontation but I couldn’t believe it was the truth. Ellie has been written as an unreliable narrator and to an extent, she is. However, there is something darker going on and I feel so much for her, a little pawn in a game she had no idea was going on.

I loved reading these books as a serialisation because it cuts at the perfect part and it’s like a reading chunk to keep you on tenterhooks. Wanting more. It knows how to hook you in and keep you there.

I can’t believe it took me so long to read this series and I am so pleased I have now. A sandwich short of a picnic story! Loved it!

[Jane Hunt · Rating 5 out of 5]

Paranoia or intuition, which is it that makes Ellie believe her husband is lying to her? The final part of this enthralling, psychological thriller, keeps its secrets almost to the end. When you think you know everything there is another breathtaking revelation that leaves you with a chill down your spine.
Ellie's mental health continues to deteriorate, her marriage to Michael reaches the breaking point, but Liam is more than willing to take his place. Is this what she wants? Ellie's not sure about anything, but her need for the truth. The outcome of the terrible night that destroyed her is played out, and we find out why she can't put it out of her mind. While this is not a surprise, it does give you further pieces towards solving the psychological puzzle.
The story continues with its twisty plot. Will Ellie learn the truth or is it all in her mind, the fall out from her night of terror. The final instalment reveals all and is a nail-biting end to an original, gripping serial.
I received a copy of this book from Harper Impulse via NetGalley in return for an honest review.

[Emma Boultby · Rating 5 out of 5]

OMG I COULDN'T OUT THIS BOOK DOWN!!

BOOK 3 - LIES, SECRETS, DARK THRILLER AND REVALATIONS YOU WILL NOT SEE COMING.

It all comes out in this book with a huge twist at the end, that you do not expect and will be a shock.

Everything you already thought you knew about this book, is thrown out the window.

This book was a proper page turner and kept you hooked from the first page of the book.

Michael wants a divorce!
Ellie will give him a divorce, but only on her terms.
Ava is pregnant!
But who is Ava? Not who you think she is
Who can Ellie trust?

Through out it all Liam is there for her, he supports her and sticks by her, even when she tells him she is a killer and that she can never get that out of her mind.

The ending was not what I was expecting and was a huge plot twist.

I was happy with the ending and who and what Ellie ended up with.

[Audrey · Rating 5 out of 5]

Having followed this four-parter from the beginning, I felt a certain twitchiness reading the final instalment. Would it end the way I suspected? Where did my true sympathies lie? To be honest, I didn't care for Ellie, Michael or Liam, but you don't need to like a character to be intrigued by their behaviour and motivation. As the story wove and twisted its way to the conclusion, I couldn't put it down. No spoilers here, but I felt the author drew things together very adeptly, maintaining the air of paranoia and mistrust throughout.
Personally, I found the splitting of the story into four a very successful tactic. Many people are not comfortable with cliffhanger endings in book series', but I felt it worked very well in terms of keeping the reader guessing. An accomplished effort.

[MaryN · Rating 1 out of 5]

It’s finally over! There are a few “surprises” in this book but nothing I hadn’t pretty much figured out. Again, there is so much repetition it was boring. The only reason I finished this book was to look for something positive to say about it, but there’s nothing there. Couldn’t wait to put this book down.

[Donna ~ The Romance Cover · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was a disappointing ending for what had been a promising series. I found it all a little predictable, a few elements had me surprised but overall just incredibly predictable. I don't know what else to say. Just meh!

They all knew who my husband was. Was I the only one who didn’t?

[Stacie Bauman · Rating 1 out of 5]

This review is for all 4 parts of the story. I had to keep reading because I thought maybe there would be some big reveal. In the end I felt like it was anticlimactic and a waste of time. Overall too vulgar for me and was disappointing in the story line. I guess it wasn’t my style. Would not recommend.

[Cali Whitwell · Rating 4 out of 5]

-okay okay. the last two books got significantly better then the first two.
-i’m telling you, jaw dropping turn. if you’re wanting a quick read, this series was intriguing. for the series as a whole i probably give it 3.5 ⭐️s!!

[Teresa Garnett · Rating 5 out of 5]

Avoid Multiple Purchase of Same Story

Avoid Multiple Purchase of Same Story

Purchase The Wife alone OR
Purchase The Wife books 1-4. They are the same exact story broken into 4 parts.

[Mary Ann Murphy · Rating 5 out of 5]

And then the twist

I was close the putting the books aside. But each time the story pulled me in again and I persisted. So glad I did. Wow!

[Lesley · Rating 5 out of 5]

WOW what a great ending ,

This is definitely a slow burner but worth the wait, tho I did guess about Ava and Liam but that didn't detract from enjoying the story.

[Brandon Harlan · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good book but...

This 4 book series should of really been 1 book. They are very short and just drawn out. Good story

[Heidi Eastman · Rating 3 out of 5]

Books

This series has a very surprising ending. if you enjoy series books, these books were very inexpensive to buy the entire series.

[patti · Rating 5 out of 5]

2 thumbs up👍👍

[Krystal Bowden · Rating 5 out of 5]

Amazing Book

This book was amazing from beginning to end! I read all 4 in 2 days i could not put it down!

[Mary McIntyre · Rating 2 out of 5]

Marketing coup

brilliant to sell this soft porn novel as four novels. I fell for it hook, line, and sinker. And paid the $6. What a wAste

[Jessica Dorrman · Rating 2 out of 5]

Could have been good but...

Predictable ending. This could have been a much better ending but it fell really flat for me. No real twist.

[Virginia · Rating 1 out of 5]

Not worth the price!!

After the first one you have to buy the rest. They're not worth the price!! Save money and read much better books with kindle unlimited for free.

[Shiloh Mounce · Rating 3 out of 5]

all of these books could actually have been one book. got sucked in but overall there was no character development, there were many plot holes, and it was mostly predictable. meh

[Alice Kinsey · Rating 3 out of 5]

Four part series - kinda twisted and a little fucked up. Three ⭐ overall for the whole series.

[Ummu Auni · Rating 4 out of 5]

Obsession can make someone made decisions. Disregarded what's moral or not

[Melody Reyes · Rating 5 out of 5]

I am done, this book had me crazy, and I certainly didn't see these twists. I thought I knew how this was going to end, but I was so wrong!! This series was excellent!!

[Chanel Lindsay · Rating 2 out of 5]

I thank Netgalley for allowing me to read this book in exchange for an honest review........
I was completely engrossed in this story right from the book 1. However this last installment disappointed me a bit. The end didn't satisfy me at all and this whole part of the story was a bit slow and predictable. Shame really as I was really enjoying this story...