The Trad Wife by Carrie Hughes

The Trad Wife by Carrie Hughes

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

Carrie Hughes lives in West Sussex, where she is a copywriter and guest lecturer in creative writing. She can often be found dreaming up stories, communing with dogs and visiting the dark side. She loves creating female characters who are stronger than they appear and forcing them into difficult situations.

SKU	Unavailable
ISBN 13	9781835983546
ISBN 10	1835983545
Title	The Trad Wife
Author	Carrie Hughes
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Canelo
Year published	2026-05-07
Number of pages	352
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.