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“If you read one book this year, make it My Lovely Wife.”—Betches

“Wow! 
My Lovely Wife is a stunner—full of twists, well-drawn characters, and riveting suspense.”—Harlan Coben, #1 New York Times bestselling author 

“Clever. Manipulative. Dark. Disturbing. What more can you ask for?”—
Jane Corry, national bestselling author of My Husband’s Wife

“An assured and deliciously engrossing debut. You'll surely devour
My Lovely Wife, but it will linger long after you've reached the last page.”—Sarah Pinborough, New York Times bestselling author of Behind Her Eyes

“You'll never look at your neighbors the same.  I couldn't pull myself away from this story...Make sure you clear your schedule before you pick it up. Absolutely unputdownable.”—
Liv Constantine, USA Today bestselling author of The Last Mrs. Parrish

“[A] wicked, delicious tale of secrets, relationships, and the lengths to which some will go to keep the magic alive.”—CrimeReads

“[A] dark, disturbing exploration of family, marriage and murderous compulsions”The Washington Post

“You might want to read this one during the daytime.”Woman's Day

“Mark our words: 
My Lovely Wife will be one of the most shocking and suspenseful thrillers you’ll read all year.”—Hello Giggles

“A knockout...an effortless page turner.”—
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“It's a remarkable achievement, full stop.”—Shelf Awareness

“Do you hear me screaming and/or the sound of my hefty exhale? This novel is a JOURNEY. I was invested from the very first unsettling page.”—
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Truly horrifying in the most delicious way. Samantha Downing sucks you in with a great story, pitch-perfect prose and disturbingly dead-on insights into the dark side of human nature.  I hope I never meet her in a dark alley...”—Nick Petrie, national bestselling author of The Drifter

“A fantastic foray into what we know—and what we do not—about those closest to us. Intricately plotted, fascinating characters—I loved it!”—
Heather Graham, New York Times bestselling author of Fade to Black

Dark, twisted--and impossible to put down. Samantha Downing has written a wickedly plotted and suspenseful psychological thriller.”—Meg Gardiner, Edgar award-winning author

“I loved this this brilliantly dark and twisted novel. One of the best books I've read this year! I have a sneaky feeling this is going to be big!”—
C.J. Tudor, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Chalk Man

“Totally engrossing and I kept on thinking, one more chapter…an intelligent page-turner that makes you question everything.”—
Araminta Hall, author of Our Kind of Cruelty

“It’s no mean feat to find something fresh in the crowded thriller field, but Downing pulls off an indisputable triumph with
My Lovely Wife.  Exemplary writing and outstanding pacing confirm Downing’s talent, but it’s her deliciously depraved characters that kept me flying through the pages. Couldn’t get enough of this subversive love-gone-sideways tale!”—Sophie Littlefield, national bestselling author of That's What Frenemies Are For

“Brilliant—I was enthralled by the premise and it totally delivered. Five star entertainment!”—
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Samantha Downing currently lives in New Orleans, where she is furiously typing away on her next thrilling standalone. My Lovely Wife is her first novel.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Berkley; Reprint edition (March 3, 2020)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 400 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0451491734
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0451491732
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.31 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.48 x 0.85 x 8.25 inches
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Samantha Downing is an internationally bestselling thriller author. Her novels include My Lovely Wife, He Started It, For Your Own Good, and A Twisted Love Story. Her debut novel, My Lovely Wife, was nominated for Edgar, ITW, and Macavity awards in the US, the CWA award in the UK, and was the winner of the Prix des Lectrices award in France.

Her next thriller, Too Old For This, will be released on August 12, 2025.

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308 customers mention "Twists"219 positive89 negative

Customers enjoy the twists in the book. They find the plot surprising and engaging, with a solid storyline and believable characters. The short chapters keep readers guessing until the end. While some found the first half fascinating, the second half kept them hooked. The psychological thriller keeps you guessing until the end, with a shocking ending.

"...Jealousy, guilt, control all the classic human "charms". A solid storyline with more than breathable characters, this book was an epitome page turner..." Read more

"...Who could have foreseen that? The first half of the book is pretty fascinating but the second half really got me...." Read more

"Our love story is simple. I met a gorgeous woman. We fell in love. We had kids. We moved to the suburbs...." Read more

"...The ending was a miss for me; it’s the reason for 3 stars instead of 4. I mean, I get it. It makes sense, it’s clever in a twisted sort of way...." Read more

199 customers mention "Readability"174 positive25 negative

Customers find the book easy to read and engaging. They describe it as creative, solid, and entertaining. Readers appreciate the concise writing style without unnecessary details. Overall, they consider it a good first novel.

"...with more than breathable characters, this book was an epitome page turner. My first read by Samantha Downing and I'm sure it won't be my last...." Read more

"...made every night, no cell phones allowed at daily family dinners, no junk food, homework done immediately after school and no one in the family..." Read more

"...Millicent, the wife, seems a little too put together and willing. So agreeable. So lovely, if you will...." Read more

"...the way it played out (especially the last 20% of the novel), were really great. Ok, so we know the premise...." Read more

99 customers mention "Enjoyment"88 positive11 negative

Customers enjoy the book's entertaining and addictive story with unexpected twists. They find it interesting and compelling, keeping them turning pages until the end. The plot keeps readers guessing until the end, making it a fun, short mystery that keeps readers hooked until the end.

"...Nevertheless, this is an interesting and fun ride, in that amoral, “killing people is wrong but it’s the whole plot line so let’s just see how this..." Read more

"...The plot was so twisted and exciting. One of the best books I've read in a very long time." Read more

"...My Lovely Wife is an addicting page turner that will have you wondering about your neighbors hobbies. And that ending?!..." Read more

"...see giving this book two stars or less because it was entertaining throughout most of it. Hence, the three stars...." Read more

98 customers mention "Writing quality"87 positive11 negative

Customers find the book well-written with an engaging narrative and unexpected twists. They describe it as a fast, easy read with an easy-to-follow narrator and short chapters. The story is described in a descriptive way that makes you feel like you're immersed in the story. Readers find the book believable and consider the author to have a bright future as a novelist.

"...I don’t mind this approach when the narrator is easy to follow and the chapters are short (which is the case with this book)." Read more

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Customers enjoy the book's pacing. They find the story dynamic and the writing style fast-paced. The book keeps them turning pages quickly with its surprises and lack of unnecessary fluff.

"...I cannot forget to mention the cover. Loved it! It really sets the tone for the book. The plot was fascinating!..." Read more

"...So agreeable. So lovely, if you will. Could she be the person she seems to be?..." Read more

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Customers enjoy the well-developed characters and relatable actions. They find the narrator likable and root for them.

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"...The character development was spot on! I have referred to this book as "mind blowing."..." Read more

"...It just didn’t float my boat because it seemed to contradict earlier character explanations...." Read more

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Customers appreciate the book's uniqueness. They find it creative, original, and clever. The plot is described as twisted and disturbing at times. However, readers also mention that the book is refreshingly different and interesting.

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Customers have different views on the content. Some find it dark and disturbing, while others say it's a good family story with great twists that keep them reading. Some find the writing dark but not too dark, while others mention it's dull and boring.

"...I absolutely love Downing’s writing because it is soo dark and twisted! There were so many twists that I didn’t expect at all!..." Read more

"...OVERALL</b> Although this is a fairly dark story with some level of disturbing content, it's not overtly graphic...." Read more

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One of my first reads of 2023 and it did not disappoint. Downing’s debut novel is told from the first person present viewpoint from Millicent’s husband. Every couple has secrets, but not all secrets involve love and murder and that’s exactly what Millicent and her unnamed husband share.This novel has the vibes of You and Dexter meets Mr. and Mrs. Smith. My Lovely Wife is an addicting page turner that will have you wondering about your neighbors hobbies.And that ending?! Ms. Downing please tell us there will be a sequel!❤️What I lovedShort ChaptersShocking twists💔What I didn’t loveOne POVSeveral backstories❤️If you are a sucker for psychological thrillers, this one is for you.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on November 28, 2024
    . . . on many different levels, with numerous elements at play here. Karma, no doubt, at least at first, before the real reality kicks in. Jealousy, guilt, control all the classic human "charms". A solid storyline with more than breathable characters, this book was an epitome page turner. My first read by Samantha Downing and I'm sure it won't be my last. Read this book, I don't think you'll be disappointed.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on April 2, 2019
    Now that I've come to the end of this <b>4 Star</b> Thriller, I'm just sitting here with my mouth dropped open thinking "holy crap!" What a mind blowing, twisted, disturbing plot.

    <b>SUMMARY</b>
    Before I get into the plot, it needs to be said that I was so absorbed in the story, it wasn't until I began to write this review that I noticed author, Samantha Downing, never actually gave us the name of main character / narrator. Such a clever, strategic move.

    Millicent, her nameless husband (we will refer to him as Nameless from here on), and their children, Rory and Jenna seem to be living a nearly ideal life. They live in <i><b>the</i></b> neighborhood in Orlando; a prestigious, gated golf course, country club community. Millicent is one of the top real estate agents in the area, Nameless is a tennis pro at the country club and their children are happy, healthy teenagers.

    Millicent runs a tight ship; homemade organic dinners made every night, no cell phones allowed at daily family dinners, no junk food, homework done immediately after school and no one in the family would have the nerve to argue!

    Sound pretty upstanding and proper? They sure seem to be! Unless you happened to know the shocking, terrible secret Nameless and Millicent share; they enjoy killing young women! Yep, you heard that right! The perfect couple next door has added a little spice to their lives by becoming serial killers. Forget taking dancing lessons or sneaking off to a hotel for date nights, the only activity they truly enjoy sharing is painstakingly planning and then executing the kidnapping and murder of a carefully chosen young, female victim. It's pretty twisted.

    Not surprisingly, as things escalate, their hobby begins to create issues for the family. Who could have foreseen that? The first half of the book is pretty fascinating but the second half really got me. I could not out it down!

    <b>WHAT I LOVED</b>
    The most impressive part of this book is that it's author, Samantha Downings, first novel. Wow!! I cannot wait to see what she has in store for us next. If her next book is anywhere near as good as this one, she will be added to my favorite list. I cannot forget to mention the cover. Loved it! It really sets the tone for the book.

    The plot was fascinating! I loved the way I was led little by little into their world, given little tidbits of information explaining how they got into this "hobby."

    The character development was spot on! I have referred to this book as "mind blowing." The parts that really messed with my mind were related to the characters. I did not fail to notice the irony of how people who took such good care of their children; worrying about every aspect of their lives, could actually kill someone for the sheer fun of it. These serial killers were so darn normal in that way. I cannot stop thinking about the way Downing "conditioned" me to compartmentalize the crazy murdering side of Millicent and Nameless so that there were times when I forgot how sick the whole thing was. When they were at home parenting their children, it was easy to forget. There were many times throughout the book when I actually hoped they would get away with everything so their kids would be able to continue their lives with these caring parents. At one point, I actually chose a side, going with the lesser of the evils and completely rationalized the behavior of one of the two of them, forgiving their role in the whole horrifying mess. Yes, it was that well plotted.

    <b>WHAT I DIDN'T LOVE</b>
    While there is not any legitimate explanition as to why anyone would choose to kill strangers, I never really felt like there was a convincing reason why Nameless for into it. I also do not u understand why, if nameless was as into Millicent as he claims to be (and he spends a LOT time talking about how much he adored her), why h cheated on the first place. It didn't fit with his singular dedication to her and obsession with her.

    <b>OVERALL</b>
    Although this is a fairly dark story with some level of disturbing content, it's not overtly graphic. I wouldn't recommend it for young adult readers or people who are pretty squeamish. Again, not bad, but there is a certain amount of grossness to it.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on April 25, 2019
    Our love story is simple. I met a gorgeous woman. We fell in love. We had kids. We moved to the suburbs. We told each other our biggest dreams, and our darkest secrets. And then we got bored.

    We look like a normal couple. We’re your neighbors, the parents of your kid’s friend, the acquaintances you keep meaning to get dinner with.

    We all have our secrets to keeping a marriage alive.

    Ours just happens to be getting away with murder.

    My Thoughts: Our first-person narrator is the husband in My Lovely Wife, and in a little game he is playing with his wife, he identifies himself as Tobias when he meets potential prey. He also claims to be deaf.

    At first, we are unclear about the nature of the game. But slowly we learn more, and even come to understand the origins of the events that transpire. Or at least we think we do.

    As the story moves along, with all the expected twists and turns, I know that I didn’t anticipate how things would play out. I should have known, as there were red flags waving all over the place.

    Millicent, the wife, seems a little too put together and willing. So agreeable. So lovely, if you will. Could she be the person she seems to be?

    The pace quickened shortly after the real game was revealed, and near the end, I was rapidly turning pages, with one hope in mind. Probably not the hope you are imagining, but sometimes the best kind of denouement is for one “bad” person to win out over the other. 5 stars.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on August 14, 2020
    I don’t even know how to review this. I sensed the twist that was coming a little less than halfway through. However, the implications and the way it played out (especially the last 20% of the novel), were really great.

    Ok, so we know the premise. Husband and wife’s idea of foreplay is killing women. But this story is not that simple. Aside from being killers, this couple also have 2 kids and a community with which they are involved. So there’s a house of cards effect that takes place as the couple’s actions impact their family and those around them. There are also issues related to communication and trust within the couple’s dynamic. I keep saying the couple because I don’t think we ever get the husband’s real name (though he is the only narrator). Not having the husband’s name was cool because it gave a sort of removed effect to the reading. The wife’s name is Millicent, which appropriately reminded me of Maleficent.

    There were things that I’m sure were supposed to be a big reveal, but I didn’t experience any twists or surprises. Nevertheless, this is an interesting and fun ride, in that amoral, “killing people is wrong but it’s the whole plot line so let’s just see how this all plays out” sort of way. At one point toward the end, I also found myself sort of, kind of, almost rooting for a scurrilous character. The lesser of two evils.

    The ending was a miss for me; it’s the reason for 3 stars instead of 4. I mean, I get it. It makes sense, it’s clever in a twisted sort of way. It’s on brand with the rest of the story. It just didn’t float my boat because it seemed to contradict earlier character explanations. Also, heads up to the fact that this novel has a quiet sort of feel to it, which could make it feel like a slow burn. I don’t mind this approach when the narrator is easy to follow and the chapters are short (which is the case with this book).
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  • Reviewed in the United States on October 15, 2024
    I loved this book! It had me guessing to the very end and I was shocked!! Definitely a great thriller!

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  • Renata
    5.0 out of 5 stars Intrigante
    Reviewed in Brazil on June 16, 2020
    Apaixonada por esse livro, é muito fácil de entender, diria que é uma leitura pre-intermediate. Além de ser envolvente e ter personagens bem intrigantes.
  • Robert Garloff
    5.0 out of 5 stars great writing
    Reviewed in Germany on April 20, 2021
    this book fascinated me from the beginning. there are lots of twists, lots of weird and dark storylines and the action is going under your skin. The style is easy to read but not simple, so it's a pleasure and a thrill to read. It's a pageturner you can't put down easily. great.
  • Alfredo pasquariello
    5.0 out of 5 stars you won't want to put this one down....
    Reviewed in Canada on April 21, 2020
    My Lovely Wife is everything I was hoping it would be !
    Throughout my entire read, I was thinking that someone should call to report Samantha Downing as a nut bar because whoa --- dark and twisted writing and I'm here for it !!!
    Told from the pint of view of get this - the husband who's name is never mentioned...we are taking into the evil doings of Millicient , the evil wife, who clearly dictates the rules of the game !
    The hubby participates in violent acts against unsuspecting women but it is Millicent who ends up with blood on her hands.
    What we , the reader witness is a major train wreck that we can't look away from. Such a compulsive read. I couldn't even believe what I was reading and yet I just had to keep going.
    When I got to chapter 60 I plowed through the rest right up to the very last word and I was like whoa !!!!!No way ?? what ??? what an evil, conniving, genius and manipulative spouse to set up the other in this way....
    Well played ...The last quarter grabs you and you hold your breath in anticipation of the end !!!
    Absolutely devoured this book and can not wait to read more from this author. Happy reading !
  • Travelbug
    4.0 out of 5 stars Good beach read.
    Reviewed in Italy on December 12, 2020
    Clever plot that keeps you engaged.
    A couple of twists and turns.
  • KIRK
    5.0 out of 5 stars Bravooo
    Reviewed in Spain on September 4, 2020
    Need a twisting and unexpected end? Need excitement and a one day reading novel, this Is your book, the debut of this author deserves more than 5 stars and a movie
    I loved ever single page, incensed you open this Be ready to spend the rest of the day attached to this piece