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The Tradwife's Lie: A totally addictive psychological thriller with a shocking final twist
Paperback
Mystery & ThrillerGeneral Fiction
ISBN13: 9781805734956
Publisher: Joffe Books Ltd
Published: Mar 26 2026
Pages: 336
Weight: 0.65
Height: 0.84 Width: 5.06 Depth: 7.81
Language: English
In Westbrook, tradwives are currency. Belonging has a price.
And the most dangerous thing a woman can do is change her mind.
I didn't come here to be brave.
I came to disappear.
After New York, after the firm, after everything that broke me, Westbrook felt safe. Predictable. A place where the rules were clear, and someone else made the decisions.
I became a tradwife. My husband is a doctor. He's a lot older than me. But he's kind, and caring. Maybe too caring.
I learned how this town really works - the rankings, the favors, the silence. I learned when to smile, when to look away, and which questions never get asked.
Now I'm pregnant. But I can't tell my husband.
Now I know what happened to the women who stepped out of line.
And now I understand the truth:
Westbrook isn't about tradition. It's about control.
AN INTOXICATING BLEND OF TENSION AND SUSPENSE WITH AN ENDING YOU WON'T SEE COMING.
This razor-sharp thriller of friendship, obsession and deadly lies is perfect for fans of Elin Hilderbrand, Liane Moriarty, Kiersten Modglin, Liane Child, Jo Piazza, and The Handmaid's Tale.
'A twisty story about the darker side of human nature . . . Fast-paced, compelling, and jam-packed with lies (homemade jam, I imagine). Liane Child, bestselling author of The Tradwife's Secret
'A twisty, relentlessly paced thriller, as compelling as any from Shari Lapena or JP Delaney.' Korina Moss, Agatha Award-winning author
READERS LOVE THE TRADWIFE'S LIE:
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'I couldn't put this book down. It pulls you in from the very first page and never loosens its grip.' Nanas B.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'I love Bella's writing. I read this in one sitting. This book is one of her best yet.' Lili
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Hooks you from the very beginning.' Nelly
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'I loved this book. The set-up alone was super creepy . . . A really fun and suspenseful read.' Sophia B.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'The prologue had me buzzing, and I just knew this book was going to be amazing. The characters and drama are spot on.' Laura S.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'The suspense had me on the edge of my seat wanting to know who did it. I couldn't guess, it was a total twist.' Jan M.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Kept me reading until the wee hours . . . Red herrings, twists, and an ending that will leave you breathless.' Andrea B.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'This book pulls you in from the start. I read this in a day, it was so good.' Michelle M.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'A gripping and unsettling novel that'll keep you guessing . . . The final twist is shocking and unforgettable - you'll be snapping your fingers in stunned amazement. A must-read.' Anna L.
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