
The Trad Wife : A darkly funny, twisted thriller that will keep you turning pages until the early hours - Carrie Hughes
Carrie Hughes
- Pages · 384 pages
- Publication Date · 07/05/2026
- Genre · Thriller / suspense
A twisty, darkly comic thriller perfect for fans of Bella Mackie and Julie Cohen. The perfect wife. The perfect life. The perfect nightmare. Faith is a beautiful 'trad wife' social media star with a beefcake husband, five cute kids and millions of followers of their picture-perfect life. When they employ English content creator Melissa to promote their brand, she has no idea what she has signed up for. Behind the veneer of domestic bliss lies a nightmare - and she will be lucky to escape with her life. Readers are loving The Trad Wife:`Sharp humor and a gripping plot make for a wild ride. If you're like me and love twisted suburban tales, you'll love this one!' (5 stars) Reader review`I devoured this book because I was so absorbed. highly recommended.' (5 stars) Reader review`Leans into dark humour and suspense. escalating in a way that's both creepy and hard to look away from.' (5 stars) Reader review`Fast-paced and addictive, with a dark, disturbing edge that kept me turning the pages.' (5 stars) Reader review`A creepy, atmospheric slow burn about the dark side of picture-perfect online lives.' Reader review`I really enjoyed this book! It's a refreshing take on the thriller genre and not quite like anything I've read before.' Reader review`A Simple Favour meets The Housemaid.creepy and twisty but still a fun read.' Reader review`Perfect if you love The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives but make it darker.' Reader review
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