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Release date: May 23, 2023

Publisher: Bantam

Genre: Mystery/Thriller

Synopsis:

In this town, anyone is replaceable. . . .

After a tragic chain of events led to the deaths of their spouses two years ago, D.C. philanthropist Sloane Chase and Senator Whit Montgomery are finally starting to move on. The horrifying ordeal drew them together, and now they’re ready to settle down again—with each other.

As Sloane returns to the world of White House dinners and political small talk, this time with her new husband, she’s also preparing for an upcoming hip replacement—the latest reminder of the lupus diagnosis she’s managed since her twenties. With both of their hectic schedules, they decide that hiring a home health aide will give Sloane the support and independence she needs post-surgery. And they find the perfect fit in Athena Karras.

Seemingly a godsend, Athena tends to Sloane, and even helps her run her charitable foundation. But Sloane slowly begins to deteriorate—a complication, Athena explains, of Sloane’s lupus. As weeks go by, Sloane becomes sicker, and her uncertainty quickly turns to paranoia as she begins to suspect the worst. Why is Athena asking her so many probing questions about her foundation—about her past? And could Sloane be imagining the sultry looks between Athena and her new husband?

Riveting, fast-paced, and full of unbelievable twists, The Senator’s Wife is a psychological thriller that upends the private homes of those who walk the halls of power. Because when you have it all, you have everything to lose.

Review:

If you’re looking for an escapist read that feels exactly like watching a juicy political drama this was fun. Yes, it was over the top and at some points it verges on ridiculous territory but I did have a blast reading it. It’s a total popcorn thriller and would be a fun beach read as long as you don’t think too much about what is happening with the plot cause it’s kind of out there. Despite the soapy aspect I thought the twists were fairly solid and while not a total surprise there were parts I didn’t see coming. I think this will be a popular summer read, it was just too wickedly fun.

Overall rating: 4/5

Thanks to the publisher for my review copy.