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‘Husband, Wife, Strangers’

Coming in autumn 2025

HUSBAND, WIFE, STRANGERS

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Twenty years.

You think you know each other.

Think again, and be afraid.

Louisa has much to be grateful for – a successful career, a beautiful house and a wonderful daughter. But her husband works away from home, and their marriage is failing. Her plan for its rescue edges her towards shocking revelations about the man she thought she knew. But he intends to hide the truth until it suits him. And then she will pay dearly, because it’s all her fault.

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Recipient of the ‘Readers’ Favorite’ 5-star award

'Readers' Favourite' five-star award for the novel 'Husband, Wife, Strangers'.

‘A relatable but emotionally gripping suspense novel, “Husband, Wife, Strangers” features messy relationships, moral dilemmas and a chilling climax.’

‘A shocking glimpse into the fault lines and deceit that have corroded a marriage. Both emotional and spine-chilling. A marvellous read.’ Lynn Curtis, Fiction Editor, formerly of Woman’s Own.

‘Readers’ Favorite’ reviewer comments:

‘This is one of the most exciting suspense thrillers I’ve ever had the pleasure of reading.’

‘A thrilling and satisfying read…’

‘‘Husband, Wife, Strangers’ by Robbie Vale is wonderfully written…’

‘Vale utilises suspense to great effect…’

‘The author’s depiction of the characters’ internal struggles is stellar.’

‘‘Husband, Wife, Strangers’ is filled with tension…’

‘The author infuses the writing with humanity and permeates it with realism.’

‘Robbie Vale’s exploration of themes of grief, betrayal and the fragility of marriage is profound.’

‘The prose is clean, deftly balancing engaging dialogues with terrific descriptions.’

‘Highly recommended…’

Robbie’s Books

‘I write the sort of books that I love to read. I call them emotionally gripping suspense novels. Well-written stories that feature characters you can believe in, and settings that you can identify with. But there has to be a credible, evolving and compelling plot, with a dramatic climax. Not to mention a satisfying ending.’

‘As for the characters, expect to meet people you can relate to – ones you could even know. None of them will be perfect, all have flaws. Some you will love – you will laugh with them, cry with them, and wrestle with their dilemmas. You will unearth their secrets and share their fears. Urge them to take a different course, or plead with them to walk away. Others you will loathe, and some you will come to dread as you uncover the circumstances that defined their lives and caused them to pursue their twisted goals. Goals that seem perfectly reasonable to them, but the pursuit of which will heap appalling suffering on others.’

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HUSBAND, WIFE, STRANGERS

To be published in autumn 2025

A book with a paper wrapping, the top corner of which is torn to reveal a sneak preview of a black, white and cerise cover.

Twenty years. You think you know each other. Think again, and be afraid..

THE DREAM JOB

To be published in 2026

A young executive, a deadly conspiracy. Two conflicting relationships – one based on expediency, the other on love.

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THE SECRET LIFE

To be published in 2026

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You’ve lost your husband. You’ve made some bad choices as a result. And now someone’s blackmailing you.

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