Ooof this book goes into a happy family and life of a vicars wife and then boom.
You will get dragged in, you will get hooked until you finish.
No spoilers but crikey stuff starts coming out the woodwork and what!
Excellent book by Caroline England and an absolute must to get your mind ticking.

I am all about the title of a book - and who is The Sinner? This book dragged for maybe 30 minutes - but wow did it suck me in, hold my attention and desperate to figure out of all the sinners, which one did the title reference?
Dee married her crush 15 years ago - an older man, an inspiring local pastor; their relationship began when Dee was 16. They married upon her pregnancy - and Dee has been Vincent's servant since. Struggling with her relationship with their daughter, Dee seeks escape from the swarm surrounding her husband, the constant negativity of her mother-in-law.
Cal has known Dee since they were children - his crush has not lessened in the years. Their relationship blooms as they continue to run into each other.
Mari struggles with her partner's pregnancy - Britt's flirtatious personality, narcissistic behavior leaves Mari insecure and deflated.
This family drama sucked me in - I enjoyed these characters. Realistic, humanity and vulnerability of each. Very well done.

The Sinner is a dark disturbing tale which was a slow burner at the start but the author did a fantastic job of slowly building the tension up with some surprise twists and turns and an ending that I definitely wasn't expecting.

I would like to thank the TBC Reviewers Request Group & the author for providing an ARC of this book in exchange for my honest and fair review

This was a really interesting book. I have been on both sides of religion, being a devout Christian to now being Agnostic due to various reasons. I found this really interesting because the different characters have very different opinions and feelings about the scenarios they find themselves in.

I really enjoy the way Caroline writes, it draws you into the story. This is an emotional story with a heartbreaking thread throughout and it's really interesting to read how each character has been involved or how they have dealt with it once they found out.

From the outside looking in, Dee Stephens lives a good life as the vicar’s wife. Reverend Vincent is a charming, charismatic leader. The people of his parish adore him, and he seems to adore Dee. Despite the headaches that come from living with his scornful mother and their rebellious teenage daughter Abbey, Dee seems satisfied with her marriage and the supportive role she plays to her doting (controlling) husband. At least, at first.

Told from the point of view of Dee, her sister Mariana, and her lover Calvin, “The Sinner” is full of toxic relationships and dysfunctional family dynamics. Secrets simmer beneath the surface and hide the true feelings and motivations of all the characters. Nothing is completely as it seems. Nobody is either, making it a delicious read. Cleverly written twists will turn you on your head a few times before the stunning truth is revealed. Even the prologue leads to a hidden surprise you won’t see coming.

Fast paced, edgy, and addictive, “The Sinner” by Caroline England is a twisty and dark domestic noir that doesn’t disappoint – not even for a sentence. Shorter chapters make it feel like a quick read while the vivid, well-developed characters that England is known for make the book impossible to put down. Although “The Sinner” is long by thriller standards at 447 pages, the storyline, characters, and pace carry you from the first page to the last before you realize it.

I love all of Caroline England’s books, but “The Sinner” is probably my new favorite. Dark and intense, yet sexy and seductive at times, it’s a character driven story that’s so well written, it doesn’t feel written at all. I hated to see it end. Caroline England always does that to me, though. She writes books that I don’t want to put down, even after a brilliant conclusion. I want more, more, more. Take “The Sinner” to the beach with you this summer. You’ll see exactly what I mean.

Thank you to Caroline England for the honor of participating in this blog tour.

Thank you to Caroline England and Piatkus Publishing for the complementary ARC of the book in exchange for an honest review.