Rosie Walsh

“AS UNPUTDOWNABLE AS IT IS BRILLIANTLY TOLD. Rosie Walsh is one of those rare authors who delivers twisting plots along with gorgeous prose…. I couldn’t sleep until I finished this book!”
—Carley Fortune, #1 New York Times bestselling author of One Golden Summer

Twelve years ago, Carrie married Johan on a beach in Thailand. Four hours later, her brand new husband was snatched away in a violent abduction. He was never seen again.

Today, Carrie is a working mum, raising premature twins and rebuilding her life with a man who truly loves her. She has finally found peace – the past is a closed book.

Until she sees Johan’s face on a computer screen.

Johan is alive. He has a new life. And he never tried to find her.

Driven by a desperate need for answers, Carrie risks the stability of her marriage and the safety of her family to uncover the truth of what happened that day in Thailand. But as she peels back the layers of Johan’s double life, she is forced to face a devastating question:

Is the truth worth the destruction of her second chance at happiness?

A love story with the pulse of a thriller, The One Day You Were My Husband is a "gasp-inducing" journey through secrets, motherhood, and the high cost of a first love that refuses to stay buried.

Reviews

“Rosie Walsh is an auto-buy for me. I love her character driven, suspenseful thrillers.“
—Laura Dave, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Last Thing He Told Me

“I was obsessed reading this book, it has everything I love: a heart-wrenching love story and a mystery that shocks and surprises until the very end. A wonderful novel.”
—Clare Leslie Hall, New York Times bestselling author of Broken Country

“The heart-stopping The One Day You Were My Husband is as unputdownable as it is brilliantly told. Rosie Walsh is one of those rare authors who delivers twisting plots along with gorgeous prose, all-too-real characters, and emotional depth. I couldn’t sleep until I finished this book!”
—Carley Fortune, #1 New York Times bestselling author of One Golden Summer

“A whirlwind romance, a shocking arrest and a mystery that refuses to stay buried—Rosie Walsh, bestselling author of Ghosted, delivers another twist-filled page-turner.”
 —Woman's World

 “Told in the exquisite prose that makes Rosie Walsh the master of her craft, this is a love story for true believers. Tragedy leads to a web of secrets and ultimately takes us on a woman’s journey back to herself. I read this one with my heart in my throat—it’s a knockout. 10/10 perfection!”

—Annabel Monaghan, New York Times bestselling author of It's a Love Story

“The One Day You Were My Husband is a wonderfully immersive and mysterious love story, with twists that left me breathless. I loved this thoughtful exploration of the anguish a woman feels when the responsibilities of life collide with the longing for something different. As always with Rosie’s novels, the characters are so fully developed, the atmosphere so alive, and the prose so rich with emotion. Rosie Walsh is a must-read author who always delivers an affecting, memorable read.”

—Ashley Audrain, New York Times bestselling author of The Push

 “A barn burner of a novel. . . With breakneck pacing, simmering romantic tension, and jaw-dropping twists, this raucously entertaining domestic thriller stands apart from the crowd.”

—Publishers Weekly (starred review)

 “Walsh skillfully blends emotional tension, family drama, and suspense. The novel’s steady twists will appeal to fans of Lisa Jewell and Mary Kubica.”

—Library Journal

 “[The] globally best-selling Walsh has absolutely created another propulsive pageturner.”

—Booklist

 “Exhilarating, fiercely smart and deeply moving, The One Day You Were My Husband cements Rosie Walsh's place as queen of the emotional thriller. In her hands the most extraordinary stories come to life in powerful, beautiful prose, led by intricately imagined characters and delivering heart-in-the-throat twists. This is a once-in-a-lifetime read. I loved it.”

—Emma Stonex, international bestselling author of The Lamplighters

 “Pacy, poignant and rich with emotion, this love story is part thriller, part tearjerker. You'll be swept up in Carrie's story, and you'll never see the twists coming. I couldn't put this book down.”

—Beth O'Leary, international bestselling author of The Flatshare

“I fell utterly in love with this book. It combines a brilliantly original hook with an emotionally insightful love story—all while rocketing along at the pace of a thriller. Rosie Walsh is an extraordinary storyteller and this is her best novel yet.”

—Lucy Clarke, international bestselling author of One of the Girls

 “Intense, passionate and atmospheric, every page raises the stakes and the plot writhes with twist after twist. Loyalty and betrayal swap places endlessly until all seems to be lost. But is it? Rosie Walsh keeps you guessing until the very last page. The masterful plotting has a beating heart that so many thrillers lack, which makes it stand out head and shoulders above the rest. Terrific!”

—Veronica Henry, international bestselling author of How to Find Love In a Bookshop

 “I loved this thrilling romance that asks you to think about the meaning of being truly loved and protected in a modern world. A timely, thrilling and deeply romantic story in which nothing is quite what you expect. It kept me turning the pages long after I should have been asleep.”

—Araminta Hall, author of One of the Good Guys

 “I adored it! I inhaled it! Beautifully written and utterly compelling—I think it's Rosie Walsh's best book yet. So evocative and atmospheric, and the twists left me breathless.”

—Daisy Buchanan, award-winning author of Careering

 “The One Day You Were My Husband is another absolute triumph from Rosie Walsh. How does she keep doing it? An extraordinarily propulsive, generous, intelligent, and deeply emotional novel, with a gasp-inducing twist. It is as romantic as it is thrilling, and I loved every page.”

—Emylia Hall, author of The Book of Summers

 “Utterly addictive and heart-wrenchingly passionate, this is another best-in-class romantic thriller.”

– Kate Riordan, author of The Heatwave

 “A shimmering, utterly engrossing novel, turbo charged by a love story that grabs at your heart and won’t let go. I loved it.”

– Eve Chase, Sunday Times Bestselling author of The Midnight Hour

 “An absolute masterpiece . . . Rosie's writing is as masterful as ever and her storytelling prowess reaches new heights in this suspenseful and exhilarating gem of a book. I couldn't love it more”

– Lindsey Kelk, Sunday Times Bestselling author of Love Story

 “This story of love, betrayal and secrets is beautifully written and deeply human, with twists you won’t see coming. A hold-your-breath, page-turning plot . . . prepare to be obsessed”

– Lucy Diamond, bestselling author of The Best Days of our Lives