The Wife Upstairs: An addictive psychological crime thriller with a twist - a New York Times bestseller!

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But what Jane doesn’t know is that Eddie is keeping a secret – a big secret. And when the truth comes out, the consequences are far more deadly than anyone could ever have imagined... A delicious twist on a Gothic classic, The Wife Upstairs is perfect for fans of Lucy Foley, Ruth Ware and Shari Lapena.

My reaction to this book is a headscratcher for sure, especially in light of how thrilling everyone else found it to be. It entertained me, but I feel like I read a different story and possibly an entirely different genre than everyone else. First thing I haven't read Jane Eyre yet and earlier I thought it would be a good sign because this way I wouldn't know the direction in which the story is going but now after reading it , ik I don't have to read Jane Eyre . Downstairs, Jane and Bea chat. When Jane says they need to call the police, Bea stalls. When Bea tells Jane about how Blanche invited her to the lake house, Jane starts to sense that something is wrong, since it contradicts what she was told by Tripp. Part XII: Bea

Thanks, #NetGalley @MacmillanAudio @Macillan.Audio for a complimentary e ARC of #TheWifeUpstairs for an honest review. All opinions are my own. But not so fast, there are secrets here. Jane can’t get over the vibe in Eddie’s house, Bea’s presence is seen everywhere in the way she decorated the house. She created and launched a hugely successful business which is now worth millions. Jane can’t help but feel that this house may never feel like it belongs to her and Eddie, even after they are married. She also has the neighborhood wives to convince that she will be an accepted part of their group. Meet Jane: An Arizona transplant who is new to Birmingham, Alabama. Jane is looking to make ends meet by being a dog walker in what appears to be the sleepy little subdivision of Thornfield Estates. A delicious twist on a Gothic classic, The Wife Upstairs is perfect for fans of Lucy Foley, Ruth Ware and Shari Lapena.

And the characters are just as engaging as the story. Which is surprising, since not a single one of them is wholly sympathetic. Not Jane. Not Eddie. Not Bea. But they all possess a certain charm – a flawed relatability, of sorts, that allows us to enjoy them despite their immoral ways. It’s been two weeks since I more or less moved in with Eddie, two weeks of soft linens and sinking into the plush sofa in the living room in the afternoon, watching bad reality shows on the massive television. In present day, Bea writes about how seven months after Blanche’s death, Eddie comes into the panic room with a drop of blood on his cuff and a scrape. A while later, Bea realizes that Eddie must’ve met someone new. Eddie admits that he’s dating someone named Jane. Despite everything, Bea feels jealous. I’ve been walking dogs in the Thornfield Estates subdivision for almost a month now, and if there’s one thing I’ve definitely figured out, it’s that what matters most is how everything looks.Special thanks to NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press for sharing this remarkable arc with me in exchange my honest opinions.

The book description reads : " A delicious twist on a Gothic Classic, Rachel Hawkin's "The Wife Upstairs pairs Southern Charm with atmospheric domestic suspense" and DELICIOUS IT IS! She’s no dummy - she’s street smart Jane and I LIKE IT. This is aptly written, brightly paced, and keeps the reader in that perfect riveted-at-the-roots position. Jane goes to talk to Tripp, who gives his version of what happened at the lake house the weekend when Bea and Blanche went missing. Tripp tells her that Blanche had wanted them to leave the area because she felt like Bea was suffocating her. He explains that things had gotten messy between the four of them (Blanche, Bea, Tripp and Eddie), so Bea had invited Blanche for a weekend away to “hash things out”. However, on that Friday, Tripp was confused when Bea also asked him to join them for the weekend as well, but went with it. After he got there, the three of them ended up getting trashed. When he woke up hungover the next day, Bea and Blanche were gone. Little does Jane know that the residents of Thornfield Estates have their secrets and boy are they doozies!Enter Eddie Rochester. A recent widow who is trying to get over the death of his wife, Bea and her best friend Blanche, both of whom drowned while away on a “Girls Weekend.” In particular, I enjoyed how morally grey, Jane was. She's not a helpless Ingenue looking for a savior. She is clearly a girl who can take care of herself. I loved that. I completely devoured this book! There were some twists that I could see coming, but even more that took me by surprise. I love the writing style of author Rachel Hawkins. It’s very smooth and easy to get lost in her descriptions, characters lines, and imagery. It’s just a fun book that reveals secrets at a perfect pace. That made it very hard for me to put down. One of the Most Anticipated Books of 2021: CNN • Newsweek • Vulture • PopSugar • Parade • BuzzFeed • E!Online • TimeOut • Woman's Day • Goodreads • She Reads • Good Housekeeping • CrimeReads • Frolic • Hello! • Mystery and Suspense Hawkins has said that, “Twisting Jane Eyre’s famous love triangle into a domestic thriller set in the contemporary South is easily the most fun I’ve ever had as a writer,” and the fun she had very clearly shows through. What was great fun for Hawkins to write will also be great fun for readers to read!

If you need a "spoiler free" recap of Jane Eyre...it begins with Jane Eyre, an orphan living with her Aunt, getting in trouble on a rainy day and being sent to Lowood School, to live until she becomes of age. It's a miserable place, and her one friend, Helen Burns, dies shortly after her arrival. Despite her childhood, and plain looks, Jane is smart and witty and obtains a post as a Governess to a young French girl, named Adele, ward of Edward Rochester, owner of Thornfield Hall. Remarkably, Edward falls for Jane but a secret comes to light, which could threaten their happy ending! So I smile, tugging at the bottom of my army-green raincoat. “Came prepared,” I tell her, taking Bear’s leash. We’re standing in the front foyer of the Reed home. To my left is a giant framed mirror propped aga A Southern Gothic twist on Jane Eyre that’s full of suspense, twists and turns...the story of this twisted love triangle will have you on the edge of your seat all the way until the end." –– CNN A whirlwind romance ensues, with Jane being swept off of her feet. Of course, Jane gets what she wants: A marriage proposal. Then again, Jane always gets what she wants.

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I already gave too much clues so I’m shutting my mouth! But I have to tell you get ready the rug get pulled out from under your feet. Meet the dog walker...Jane...she is new to town...nobody knows much about Jane..she drives a crappy car...she doesn't have the best style..yet they all let Jane in their McMansions...why you ask??? Well...it's the cool thing to do... The whole story line was kinda obvious acc to me and I think people can make out where the story is going. I really wanted it to be more disturbing , something out of the box . These perspective shifts also made the reveals seem very fast-paced and fun. The pace at which the story evolved was also really well done.