The Senator's Wife: A Novel

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A D.C. philanthropist suspects that her seemingly perfect employee is secretly plotting to steal her husband, her reputation-even her life-in this seductive novel of psychological suspense from the internationally bestselling author of The Last Mrs. Parrish. In this town, anyone is replaceable. . . . After a tragic chain of events led to the deaths of their spouses two years ago, DC philanthropist Sloane Chase and Senator Whit Montgomery are finally starting to move on. The horrifying ordeal drew them together, and now they're ready to settle down again-with each other. As Sloane returns to the world of White House dinners and political small talk, this time with her new husband, she's also preparing for an upcoming hip replacement-the latest reminder of the lupus she's managed since her twenties. With their hectic schedules, they decide that hiring a home health aide will give Sloane the support and independence she needs postsurgery. And they find the perfect fit in Athena Karras. Seemingly a godsend, Athena tends to Sloane and even helps her run her charitable foundation. But Sloane slowly begins to deteriorate-a complication, Athena explains, of Sloane's lupus. As weeks go by, Sloane becomes sicker, and her uncertainty quickly turns to paranoia as she begins to suspect the worst. Why is Athena asking her so many probing questions about her foundation-as well as about her past? And could Sloane be imagining the sultry looks between Athena and her new husband? Riveting, fast-paced, and full of unbelievable twists, The Senator's Wife is a psychological thriller that upends the private lives of those who walk the halls of power. Because when you have it all, you have everything to lose.

Liv Constantine is the pen name of sisters Lynne Constantine and Valerie Constantine. Lynne and Valerie are national and international bestselling authors with over one million copies sold worldwide. Their books have been translated into twenty-eight languages, published in thirty-three countries, optioned for development in both television and film, and praised by USA Today,The Sunday Times,People, andGood Morning America, among many others. Their debut novel, The Last Mrs. Parrish, was a Reese's Book Club selection.

"The Senator's Wife is another twisty triumph for bestseller Liv Constantine. I devoured this thoroughly entertaining, well-crafted thriller. If you loved The Last Mrs. Parrish, you'll want to pick up this book."-Sarah Pekkanen, New York Times bestselling author of Gone Tonight "A blockbuster! The Senator's Wife is psychological suspense at its very best! Constantine is known for taking us deep into the hearts of her utterly believable characters, from the modest to the powerful, and this novel is no exception. Combine that compelling cast with a nonstop plot that resembles nothing so much as a roller coaster with switchbacks (if there is such a thing) and presto: You have a one-sitting read. Though let me warn you, don't go so quickly-you'll miss the author's unique and arresting literary voice. Brava!"-Jeffery Deaver, New York Times bestselling author of Hunting Time "A thrilling new story from Liv Constantine set in the dark heart of Washington, DC, The Senator's Wife is full of grit, grift, and tons of insider secrets. It's insidiously clever and utterly mesmerizing."-J. T. Ellison, New York Times bestselling author of It's One of Us "Liv Constantine's The Senator's Wife is filled with secrets and switchbacks, cleverly concealing its best surprises for the final pages."-Peter Swanson, New York Times bestselling author of Eight Perfect Murders "The Senator's Wife is a scandalous tale by the masters of suspense. I was unable to put it down until I knew how it was going to end-because I couldn't possibly have guessed."-Sandie Jones, New York Times bestselling author of The Other Woman "As a self-proclaimed thriller connoisseur, I pride myself on staying one step ahead, but never am I more delighted to have the rug pulled out from underneath me than when Liv Constantine is the one yanking it. A deadly cocktail of medical mystery, family drama, and psychological suspense. I'll admit, The Senator's Wife really got me."-Chandler Baker, New York Times bestselling author of Whisper Network "It's like The Hand That Rocks the Cradle meets The West Wing: a high-stakes paranoia thriller, slippery as a politician's handshake, that's both sophisticated and irrepressibly fun. And if you look away from the pages, it'll only be to see whether a certain home aide is lurking behind you."-A. J. Finn, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Woman in The Window "The Senator's Wife succeeds in being both an intimate story about loss and betrayal and a high-stakes, propulsive thriller that leaves readers breathless as the characters' colliding secrets and agendas unfold."-Nina Sadowsky, author of Privacy and The Burial Society