Ruby, the first wife, Immie, the soon to be ex-wife and mother of six- year-old Alastair, and Naomi, the beautiful, sexy lady waiting in the wings to become the next Mrs. Rochester. They listen in disgust as the vicar continues to speak lies and cover up truths. The man he is talking about was not Phillip Rochester. Phillip was evil. He was a monster and a master manipulator. He was a police officer, protected by his job, making it easy for him to get away with abuse. Beaten and bruised by Phillip, Immie reported him to the authorities, who just made her feel like a liar while protecting their fellow officer, and led to further abuses from her husband. Immie was also waiting for Phillip to sign the final divorce papers but he kept stalling. Instead, he was trying to force her and their son out of their home, threatening to take Alastair away from her if she refused. Time to act, but how?

Ruby was married the longest to Phillip and the most loyal to him. She made every excuse for his actions but when he took her beloved dogs away from her she began to question his motives. Upon meeting Immie and hearing how Phillip was tossing her and his son out of their home, Ruby began to side with Immie. Naomi was living in the Barn, the newest of Phillips' acquisitions, but she was being mentally abused by Phillip so would she be physically abused next?

THE EXES' REVENGE by Jo Jakeman begins at the funeral of Philip and tells the story of how he lived and how he died. It's a book you will find difficult to put down and the main character that is easy to hate. Philip is cagey and always a step ahead. It is as though he can read their minds.

In her sensational debut, THE EXES' REVENGE, Jo Jakeman writes about a critical and contemporary issue, domestic abuse. This read is not for the faint of heart but gives a very descriptive look at the violence faced by domestic abuse. If these women did not find the courage to take action against the abuser, who knows what their future would be? A must read and a recommendation to all who enjoy a chilling, gripping story that will give you goosebumps and have you checking under the bed. Bravo, Ms. Jakeman.

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