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BOOK INFO
Title: The First Mistake
Author: Sandie Jones
Publisher: Minotaur Books
Publish Date: June 11, 2019
Genre: Domestic Suspense
Series: na
My Rating: 4/5
BOOK BLURB
THE WIFE: For Alice, life has never been better. With her second husband, she has a successful business, two children, and a beautiful house.
HER HUSBAND: Alice knows that life could have been different if her first husband had lived, but Nathan’s arrival into her life gave her back the happiness she craved.
HER BEST FRIEND: Through the ups and downs of life, from celebratory nights out to comforting each other through loss, Alice knows that with her best friend Beth by her side, they can survive anything together. So when Nathan starts acting strangely, Alice turns to Beth for help. But soon, Alice begins to wonder whether her trust has been misplaced . . .
The first mistake could be her last.

MY REVIEW
Alice lost her first husband in a sudden accident. She was devastated with the loss, but now has her life back on track. She’s got a successful business, a charming second husband, two good kids, and a best friend. Alice also suffers from anxiety and irrational fears. When she starts to suspect everything is not as wonderful as it seems, she isn’t sure who she can trust.
Alice is a successful woman in both her personal and professional lives. She has a lot going for her, but she also has some anxiety issues that hold her back. She enjoys her work, her family, and girl time with her bestie Beth. However, when she starts to look at things a little closer, she suspects her husband is up to something. She turns to Beth, but isn’t sure she can be trusted. It seems everyone has secrets to hide.
The First Mistake is divided into three parts. The first and last are present day, but the second part is set in the past. The first part lays the foundation for Alice’s story and where things are headed. The second part focuses on Beth’s story. The third part brings everything together in a dramatic and thrilling way.
This made for a fantastic summer read. The First Mistake fast-paced and exciting, making the time fly by. Great for fans of domestic thrillers. Intense and suspenseful.
I received a digital copy of this book from the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
Books by Sandie Jones:
- The Other Woman
- The First Mistake
- The Half Sister
- The Guilt Trip
- The Blame Game
- The Trade Off
- I Would Die for You
Yayy I loved the book too. Fantastic review
Thank you, Shalini! 💜
I really enjoyed this book too!!
Glad you enjoyed it too! It was a fun, fast thriller. 😀