The New Husband A Novel by D.J. Palmer

Book Excerpt:

"The New Husband is a riveting thriller about the lies we tell ourselves from D. J. Palmer, the author of Saving Meghan.

Just because you love someone doesn't mean you know them.

Nina Garrity learned that the hard way after discovering that her missing husband, Glen, had been leading a double life with another woman. But Glen's gone—presumably drowned while fishing on his boat—so she can't confront him about the affair or any of his other misdeeds. A year and a half after the accident, Nina considers herself a widow, even though the police never found a body. Following a chance encounter with Simon Fitch, a teacher from her daughter Maggie's middle school, Nina finds love again and has hopes of putting her shattered life back together.

Simon, a widower, still grieving the suicide of his first wife, has seen his dream girl in Nina. His charm and affections help breakthrough to a heart hardened by betrayal. Nina's teenage son, Connor, embraces Simon as the father he wishes his dad could have been, but Maggie sees a far darker side to this new man in their lives. Even Nina's good friends wonder if Simon is supremely devoted—or dangerously possessive.

But Nina is committed, not only to her soon-to-be new husband but also to resuming her former career as a social worker. Before she can move forward, however, Nina must first clear her conscience that she's not making another terrible choice in a man. In doing so, she will uncover the shocking truth: the greatest danger to her, and her children, are the lies people tell themselves."

Title: The New Husband
Author: D. J. Palmer
Publisher: St. Martin's Press
Reviewed By: Arlena Dean
Rating: Five
Review:

"The New Husband" by D. J. Palmer

My Speculation:

As I started reading 'The New Husband,' I found each chapter kept my attention turning the pages and on the edge of your seat, seeing what was coming next in this mystery, thriller, suspense fast-paced read. I will say that this author gives the reader a good read of the mind of a sociopath who loved 'playing games with people's minds and emotions.'

That Simons showed how he could play with one's minds as he manipulates so well in this story; however, this didn't happen with Maggie. Now, why was that?

Be ready for one nightmare of terror with many twists and turns you will not see coming.