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THE ASSASSIN’S WIFE

Ashley Thorne
4.6 / 5.0
Published: 2026

Description

Grace Thorne lives a life of gilded confinement as the wife of the notorious Jack Rubenstein, a man whose influence casts a long, suffocating shadow over Regency society. Surrounded by opulence but starved for genuine connection, Grace has mastered the art of silence and survival. Everything changes when Vera, a woman as sharp as a blade and twice as dangerous, enters their orbit. Looking at Vera feels like an invitation to a life Grace never dared to imagine. As the two women find themselves drawn into a forbidden intimacy, the true nature of Jack’s brutal world begins to unravel. What starts as a desperate search for freedom quickly transforms into a high-stakes game of deception and vengeance. They are no longer just fighting for their own safety; they are plotting to dismantle the empire that holds them captive. This gripping fusion of literary suspense and period romance captures the tension of a world where one wrong move means ruin. It is a story of profound liberation, quiet resistance, and a love that burns bright enough to scorch the past. Readers have fallen hard for Grace and Vera, cheering as they prepare to burn Jack’s world to the ground and dance in the ashes.

Customer Reviews

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Sabra
May 16, 2026
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Oh my goodness!

“The thought made me want to help her burn Jack Rubenstein’s world to the ground, and dance in the ashes.” “Looking at her felt like an invitation to a lapse in judgement.” Just a couple of impressive quotes from this book. As a retired old broad, I read two to four books a week, and this is one of the most impressive ones I’ve ever read. If this is the author’s first book, and if she continues to write, we are in for one heck of a ride. Her extraordinary wordsmith talents are off the charts. The characters were well developed and described, and the story was captivating from the start. There’s intrigue, suspense, cruelty, and well written love scenes. I cannot say enough about how impressed I am with this book. Read it, enjoy it, and immerse yourself in its’ excellence.
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sadie
May 22, 2026
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WOW

This is one of the best books I've read in a very long time. I've read over 200 books since January 2026 and I have to applaud the author for a job well done. I can't wait for the next book in this series. Ms. Thorne wrote likeable characters as well as hated characters and I was there for ALL of it. Thank you
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Legolover
March 29, 2026

An intense wild ride

This story is not at all what I expected but an interesting read that I had to know how it ended. I was taken on an intense ride that gripped me hard and still hasn't let me go. Dark in some aspects but very well written and portrayed. Even the romance part of the story was well done. You could feel the loneliness of both Grace and Vera and what they had to deal with in their lives. The story ends at an interesting point which promises more in book 2; thank goodness cause there's more questions that aren't answered yet! For a first time author; I'm glad I chose to read the story.