Such a Good Wife: A Twisted Psychological Thriller Where One Mistake Leads to a Deadly Game of Deception
Aug 2021 · Sold by Harlequin
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From the bestselling author of ON A QUIET STREET and TOO CLOSE TO HOME, Seraphina Nova Glass comes a juicy psychological thriller where aseemingly perfect wife and mother begins a sordid affair, only for her lover to turn up dead. Perfect for fans of Freida McFadden!
Betrayal was just the beginning…
Melanie Hale is a devoted mother to her two children, a diligent caregiver to her ailing mother-in-law and a trusted neighbor in their wealthy Louisiana community. Above all, she’s a loving partner to her wonderful husband, Collin.
Then there are the parts of herself that Mel keeps hidden. She’s exhausted, worried and unfulfilled. So much so that one night, after a writers’ group meeting, Mel begins an affair with a successful local author named Luke. Suddenly she’s transformed into a role she doesn’t recognize—a woman who deceives with unseemly ease. A woman who might be capable of just about anything.
When Mel finds Luke’s dead body in his lavish rented house, she realizes just how high the stakes have become. Not only does she have to keep her affair a secret in order to preserve her marriage, but she desperately needs to avoid being implicated in Luke’s death. But who would want to kill him? Who else in her life is keeping secrets? And most terrifying of all, how far will they—and she—go to keep those secrets hidden?
Looking for another heart-pounding thriller? Don't miss Seraphina Nova Glass’s next thriller, GONE AFTER DARK, where a dead body and a true-crime investigation shatter the charm of an idyllic wine country town...
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Betrayal was just the beginning…
Melanie Hale is a devoted mother to her two children, a diligent caregiver to her ailing mother-in-law and a trusted neighbor in their wealthy Louisiana community. Above all, she’s a loving partner to her wonderful husband, Collin.
Then there are the parts of herself that Mel keeps hidden. She’s exhausted, worried and unfulfilled. So much so that one night, after a writers’ group meeting, Mel begins an affair with a successful local author named Luke. Suddenly she’s transformed into a role she doesn’t recognize—a woman who deceives with unseemly ease. A woman who might be capable of just about anything.
When Mel finds Luke’s dead body in his lavish rented house, she realizes just how high the stakes have become. Not only does she have to keep her affair a secret in order to preserve her marriage, but she desperately needs to avoid being implicated in Luke’s death. But who would want to kill him? Who else in her life is keeping secrets? And most terrifying of all, how far will they—and she—go to keep those secrets hidden?
Looking for another heart-pounding thriller? Don't miss Seraphina Nova Glass’s next thriller, GONE AFTER DARK, where a dead body and a true-crime investigation shatter the charm of an idyllic wine country town...
For readers who love:
- Domestic suspense with juicy, psychological tension
- Affairs, blackmail, and deadly secrets
- Women leading double lives
- Twisty murder mysteries
- Steamy Southern settings
- The Last Mrs. Parrish meets The Girl on the Train
Other thrillers from Seraphina to keep you up all night:
- Too Close to Home
- Nothing Ever Happens Here
- The Vancancy in Room 10
- The Vanishing Hour
- On a Quiet Street
- Someone’s Listening
From the bestselling author of ON A QUIET STREET and TOO CLOSE TO HOME, Seraphina Nova Glass comes a juicy psychological thriller where aseemingly perfect wife and mother begins a sordid affair, only for her lover to turn up dead. Perfect for fans of Freida McFadden!
Betrayal was just the beginn...
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8 reviews
Kayla Cooper
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April 21, 2026
Compared to a few of her other books, this one falls flat. It wasn't worth $15. It is not thrilling or suspenseful. I really disliked the main character Mel. I just kept thinking how disgusting and selfish she was. I kept waiting and hoping for the pace to pick up and for something exciting to happen but it never did. While it's not a horrible book, it isn't great either.
About the author
Seraphina Nova Glass is the Edgar Award–nominated author of On A Quiet Street, which was recently optioned for a TV series by MarVista Entertainment. Publishers Weekly has named her “a writer to watch.” She’s also an award-winning playwright and holds an MFA degree in dramatic writing from Smith College and a second MFA in directing from the University of Idaho. A proud dog mom and an avid world traveler, she resides in Dallas, Texas, with her husband and her Boston terrier, Spaghetti.
Seraphina Nova Glass is the Edgar Award–nominated author of On A Quiet Street, which was recently optioned for a TV series by MarVista Entertainment. Publishers Weekly has named her “a writer to watch.” She’s also an award-winning playwright and holds an MFA degree in dramatic writing from Smith ...
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