I realised I’ve previously read a book by Rosie Walsh, but when she wrote as Lucy Robinson – but I requested this advance review copy based upon the other authors singing its praises on Net Galley! It came out on 4 June 2026 so is available now if you like the sound of it. Here’s the blurb:

“HE PROMISED HER A LIFETIME. HE GAVE HER FOUR HOURS.
Twelve years ago, Carrie said ‘I do’ on a sun-drenched beach in Thailand. Four hours later, her world shattered when her husband, Johan, was snatched away in a violent abduction. He was never seen again.
Today, Carrie is a working mum, navigating the beautiful chaos of 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 his 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.“

I absolutely loved this book – and stayed up far too late on consecutive nights to finish it!

The book runs on two timelines – the present day, and back 12 years ago when Carrie was starting out in her career as a doctor. I thought the medical elements of Carrie’s profession – as well as her premature twins – were written really well.

Carrie’s current – and historic – romantic relationships are unpicked, as well as those with her family, friends and colleagues – many of these spanning both of the time periods.

It was a real rollercoaster – and whilst I predicted some of the twists, others were total OMFG moments. (I actually like that in a book – I still want to be shocked and surprised, but equally like to feel a bit smug that I guessed some of the storyline!)

This is a hard recommend – and a perfect book to *pack* (physically or electronically) for your summer holiday.

A huge thank you to the publisher and Net Galley for my ARC.