Still on the hunt for the perfect domestic thriller to bring on your next vacation? Look no further: Sandie Jonesβ THE FIRST MISTAKE is the book for you. Twisty and shocking, THE FIRST MISTAKE takes a relatively familiar suspense setup - a wife who fears her spouse is being unfaithful - and pushes it in addictive, jaw-dropping new directions. Sandie Jones made a splash with her debut novel The Other Woman, which was a selection for Reese Witherspoonβs book club and a New York Times bestsellerβ¦ but I actually loved THE FIRST MISTAKE even more. This book is a perfect example of what I like to call βpopcorn readingβ: an utterly entertaining story that youβll want to binge-read in one or two sittings. Fans of B.A. Paris, J.P. Delaney, and Shari Lapena will absolutely love the domestic drama, plot twists, and chilling suspense Sandie Jones serves up in THE FIRST MISTAKE. Iβm thrilled to welcome Sandie Jones to CBTB today to talk all things THE FIRST MISTAKE! In this blog post, youβll find all the details on Sandieβs newest release, an excerpt from my review of this deliciously addictive suspense read, and, of course, my conversation with Sandie.
Read MoreBook Review: THE FIRST MISTAKE by Sandie Jones
Sandie Jones made a splash last summer with her debut suspense novel THE OTHER WOMAN, a New York Times bestseller and a pick for Reese Witherspoonβs book clubβand sheβs back this summer, and better than ever, with THE FIRST MISTAKE. A juicy, page-turning story of marital secrets, THE FIRST MISTAKE takes a familiar plot - a wife who suspects her husband might be hiding something from her - and turns it on its head. Following Alice, her husband Nathan, and her best friend Beth, THE FIRST MISTAKE unravels a layered story of deceit and betrayalβ¦ and Iβm betting even the most seasoned suspense reader will be genuinely shocked by the twists author Sandie Jones has in store. Sophomore novels have a reputation for being particularly tricky to get right, but Sandie Jones has executed hers effortlessly; I thoroughly enjoyed last yearβs THE OTHER WOMAN, but I liked THE FIRST MISTAKE even more. This book is pure pleasure reading. For readers of fan-favorite domestic thrillers Behind Closed Doors by B.A. Paris and Lie To Me by J.T. Ellison, THE FIRST MISTAKE is the perfect beach read: a story of what happens when happily ever after goes wrong.
Read MoreExcerpt: THE FIRST MISTAKE by Sandie Jones
βTis the season for beach reads - and what better way to ring in the summer than with Sandie Jonesβ newest psychological thriller? THE FIRST MISTAKE, Sandieβs sophomore psychological suspense novel, releases June 11th, and thanks to the team at Minotaur Books, Iβm thrilled to give CBTB readers the chance to dip in to an early excerpt on the blog today! Sandie Jones made a splash last summer with her debut, THE OTHER WOMAN. It was a New York Times bestseller and was selected as one of Reese Witherspoonβs book club picks! Now, Sandie is back with THE FIRST MISTAKE: a suspense novel that looks just as juicy and binge-worthy as the authorβs debut. The summer season always puts me in the mood for a βpopcorn readβ just like this one, and I canβt wait to dig in to THE FIRST MISTAKE this week! Learn all about THE FIRST MISTAKE, and read an excerpt from the bookβs prologue and first chapter, in todayβs blog post!
Read MoreBook Review: THE OTHER WOMAN by Sandie Jones
Summer is winding down, but thereβs still time to sneak in a beach trip before autumn arrivesβand when you do, Sandie Jonesβ debut THE OTHER WOMAN belongs in your beach bag. Fast-paced and binge-worthy, THE OTHER WOMAN is a strong example of what I like to call βpopcorn readingβ: a suspense novel with serious entertainment value that begs to be devoured in one sitting. THE OTHER WOMAN will appeal most to fans of domestic suspense novels like B.A. Parisβ BEHIND CLOSED DOORS, but Jonesβ debut contributes a fresh angle to the genre that makes it a worthy addition to your TBR in its own right. The storyβs titular βother womanβ isnβt a mistressβ¦ itβs a mother-in-law named Pammie, and sheβs bad news in the best way. What begins as a fairly standard psychological suspense setup (woman meets nearly-too-good-to-be-true man, and a romantic relationship ensues) quickly becomes deliciously dramatic and sinister; Pammie has no intention of letting her son marry our storyβs protagonist, and the lengths sheβs willing to go to will equal parts shock and entertain. Remember that romantic comedy Monster in Law? THE OTHER WOMAN is like that, but with a dark, vengeful twist. If youβre in the market for a lighter suspense read with a genuinely jaw-dropping finale, Sandie Jonesβ debut belongs on your TBR.
Read MoreAuthor Q&A: Sandie Jones, THE OTHER WOMAN
If youβre a reader who loves keeping up with the hottest new psychological suspense novels, youβve probably already heard the buzz surrounding Sandie Jonesβ debut THE OTHER WOMAN. Releasing in August from Minotaur Books, THE OTHER WOMAN is perfect beach reading material: twisty, page-turning suspense that youβll want to devour in one sitting. I'm thrilled to welcome Sandie Jones to Crime by the Book today to give CBTB readers an exclusive glimpse into THE OTHER WOMAN in anticipation of its August release! If you've loved domestic thrillers like BEHIND CLOSED DOORS by B.A. Paris and LIE TO ME by J.T. Ellison, you will love Jones' addition to the ever-growing psychological suspense genre; moreover, you'll love that Jones puts her own unique spin on the genre in her debut, too. While you wait for THE OTHER WOMAN's release in about a month, you can learn more about the book in today's bog post: an exclusive Q&A with Sandie Jones, sharing all the background information you'll need to know about one of summer's buzziest domestic suspense novels.
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