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The Last Wife: a psychological thriller you won't be able to put down
The perfect husband. The perfect house. The perfect lie.
When waitress Olivia meets charming, wealthy Lachlan Gibson, it seems too good to be true. A fairytale wedding. A magnificent house in the beautiful town of Rosford. Freedom to pursue her passion for painting.
Everything she ever wanted.
But beneath the surface, something isn't right. Lachlan has some strange rules for his new wife. There are unsettling accidents which don’t seem random. And disquieting whispers about what happened to Lachlan's previous wife, now deceased.
Olivia begins to suspect that her dream man may have a sinister agenda, that her perfect new life might actually be a carefully designed cage.
But it’s so much worse than that. As Olivia digs deeper into her husband's past and discovers the terrible secret he has been hiding, she finally understands she may lose everything – her freedom, her sanity, even her life.
The Last Wife – the chilling psychological thriller, perfect for fans of Freida McFadden, Nicola Sanders, John Marrs.
What readers are saying about The Last Wife:
“My heart pounded at the end of nearly every chapter. This was PHENOMENAL, a GREAT read!!! The plot was insane… Could not get enough of this story. Fantastic!” -Netgalley Reviewer
“Wow, I don't even know what to say. It's like a game and you don't know who all is playing. This book left me questioning everything. It was fast paced and had a lot of twists and turns and kept me guessing till the very end.” -Booksprout Reviewer
“Wow, what can I say except wow. It has been a long time since a book has had me completely enthralled. I couldn't put this book down…” -Booksprout Reviewer
“LOVED, LOVED, LOVED! This book will leave you on the edge of your seat, unable to wait to turn the next page.” -Netgalley Reviewer
“Oh my goodness what an amazing book. I was on the edge of my seat throughout the entire thing. Easily giving this five stars and will be recommending to everyone!” -Netgalley Reviewer
When waitress Olivia meets charming, wealthy Lachlan Gibson, it seems too good to be true. A fairytale wedding. A magnificent house in the beautiful town of Rosford. Freedom to pursue her passion for painting.
Everything she ever wanted.
But beneath the surface, something isn't right. Lachlan has some strange rules for his new wife. There are unsettling accidents which don’t seem random. And disquieting whispers about what happened to Lachlan's previous wife, now deceased.
Olivia begins to suspect that her dream man may have a sinister agenda, that her perfect new life might actually be a carefully designed cage.
But it’s so much worse than that. As Olivia digs deeper into her husband's past and discovers the terrible secret he has been hiding, she finally understands she may lose everything – her freedom, her sanity, even her life.
The Last Wife – the chilling psychological thriller, perfect for fans of Freida McFadden, Nicola Sanders, John Marrs.
What readers are saying about The Last Wife:
“My heart pounded at the end of nearly every chapter. This was PHENOMENAL, a GREAT read!!! The plot was insane… Could not get enough of this story. Fantastic!” -Netgalley Reviewer
“Wow, I don't even know what to say. It's like a game and you don't know who all is playing. This book left me questioning everything. It was fast paced and had a lot of twists and turns and kept me guessing till the very end.” -Booksprout Reviewer
“Wow, what can I say except wow. It has been a long time since a book has had me completely enthralled. I couldn't put this book down…” -Booksprout Reviewer
“LOVED, LOVED, LOVED! This book will leave you on the edge of your seat, unable to wait to turn the next page.” -Netgalley Reviewer
“Oh my goodness what an amazing book. I was on the edge of my seat throughout the entire thing. Easily giving this five stars and will be recommending to everyone!” -Netgalley Reviewer
Published: May 22, 2025
Pages: 304
ISBN: 9781837565627
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Chelsey H.
Sep 27, 2026
📚 ARC Review: The Last Wife by Matt McGregor
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (4/5 stars)
The Last Wife pulled me in from the very beginning and didn’t let go. I found myself flying through the pages, constantly trying to piece together the mystery and dying to know what would happen next!
The FMC was an absolute standout for me. I loved how she carried the story with her strength, intelligence, and determination. She wasn’t perfect, but she was real—and I was totally rooting for her the entire time.
This was my first book by Matt McGregor, and it definitely won’t be my last. If you’re a fan of thrillers that keep you on your toes with a smart, resilient female lead at the center, this one’s worth picking up!
✨ Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (4/5 stars)
The Last Wife pulled me in from the very beginning and didn’t let go. I found myself flying through the pages, constantly trying to piece together the mystery and dying to know what would happen next!
The FMC was an absolute standout for me. I loved how she carried the story with her strength, intelligence, and determination. She wasn’t perfect, but she was real—and I was totally rooting for her the entire time.
This was my first book by Matt McGregor, and it definitely won’t be my last. If you’re a fan of thrillers that keep you on your toes with a smart, resilient female lead at the center, this one’s worth picking up!
✨ Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.