The Wife Who Knew Too Much is a mystery/thriller book that follows Tabitha Girard, a waitress struggling to get by after an ugly divorce; one day, Connor walks back into her life — her first love, now married to Nina, a rich and controlling woman. When Nina is found dead and it is ruled a suicide, Connor suddenly finds himself free to reconnect with Tabitha. For both of them, it seems like the perfect storm — until the police start to presume foul play and turn to Tabitha as the murder suspect.

Even though there were a few iffy issues I had, I was still enjoying it up to about the 80% mark. To be very honest, cheating in stories is a huge turn-off for me and that played a huge role in me not liking either Connor or Tabitha and feeling zero pity for the latter’s plights. Their characters did not seeem to get much better as I read on.

Still, I really liked the build-up and how things just fell into place, even if you knew that something was off with the situation. In this case, however, I felt like the blurb did my reading experience a real disservice — it gives away more than it should (something that only happens around 80%) and seems to very obviously push you towards one prediction, which, if you’ve read enough mysteries, you should already know is wrong.

At the 90% mark, it felt like things started to fall apart, and the mystery reveal was just kind of unsatisfying. It was messy and dramatic, a combination of events that just seemed to happen to move the story along without rhyme or reason, and the most bothersome part was that it was driven by a character who I just did not care about.

The writing style was ultimately pretty good, butt in terms of organization, the book did this thing that felt like where stories would be told all at once through some sort of flashback or monologue, instead of feeding the reader little hints along the way.

Ultimately — My biggest gripe is with how the ending was executed, but this was still a fun read, and one doesn’t have to like the characters to enjoy its premise and want to know more.

Wealthy Nina is married to much younger Connor. He is cheating on her with Tabitha, a girlfriend from his teenaged years. Nina conveniently commits suicide, leaving Connor rich and free. My interest in this book ended when Nina died about 5 pages into the book. Hated Connor, and Tabitha is a moron. I don’t care what happens to either of them. Abandoned. I received a free copy of this book from the publisher.

It’s true this is a “girl meets long lost boyfriend” plot but it has plenty of interest. This is a romance with some definite mystery to it. Although romance is not my favorite genre, it completely kept my interest. It also doesn’t have a lot of sex. hanky-panky. Ok, hanky-panky sounds funny but there are only so many words I can say in this review.
It’s just a nice clean story some of which has a twist or a turn. Worth my reading time for sure.

I really enjoyed this one. The relationship between Tabitha and Connor was insane. I don't understand how Tabitha didn't recognize that he was a scumbag, but I can look past that. The POV of both the women who loved him was very intriguing to me. Normally you love one and hate the other in that format, but I found myself really liking both women. I love that Connor was set up to fail, and he that he basically hung himself with his actions.

Thank you St. Martin's Press for the digital ARC in exchange for an honest review.

I am a fan of Michele Campbell as she has a way with writing binge-able thrillers. I enjoyed A Stranger on the Beach and felt this one covered similar themes;. affluent woman, questionable motives, unreliable narrators, infidelity. This book kept me guessing until the end and was quick and enjoyable. I read a lot of thrillers, so some of the tropes Campbell covered are a bit overdone, but that is my opinion. If you are new to the genre, this is one I would recommend. The storyline sucks you in from the first few chapters and the twists are not predictable.

Overall, I'm in the 3.5-3.75 star range with this one. I think I liked A Stranger on the Beach better.

This reminded me a lot of the Gone Girl-esque books that are released lately. It was good and gripping, but I did not feel connected to the characters and I did not love it as much as I initially thought.

A indulgent gripping book about Tabitha who after reconnecting with her first love gets caught in the middle of a dramatic murder quest. Yes it’s far fetched but it’s gripping and a very easy read!

I volunteered to read this book, through netgalley in exchange, for an honest review. This book is well written and the characters are described well. You guys Michele Campbell has did it again. Her writing style will keep you captivated. The characters are enjoyable. The pacing is great. You will be trying to figure out what will, happen next from the first page. This book is in stores now for $27.99 (USD).

The Wife Who Knew Too Much
Was I entertained? Yes
Was I surprised? A little
Was the ending great? Not Really

Maybe it's me, but this felt like a generic thriller. If you're looking for a fast paced read that will keep you entertained-- look no further. If you're looking for a shocking twist, or a thriller with wrapped up red-herrings and great character development-- keep looking.
In the end, I fell somewhere between liking it while I was reading to completely forgetting it as soon as I closed the cover... but it was entertaining.

At first I was a bit sceptical in reading this novel. I couldn't get into the story, but then after the first couple of chapters I couldn't put the book down. Glad I read it.

Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin's Press for the arc of this one in exchange for my honest review. This is my first read by Michele Campbell and I have quite a few more of her books waiting for me on my shelf. I had fairly high expectations going into this one, as I'd heard great things about this author and this book.

Tabitha and Connor had a summer full of love when they were teenagers, but life tore them apart. Years later, when their paths cross again, is it fate or is the couple going to head down the same path they did years ago? But Connor is married, or at least he is until his wife mysteriously dies and Tabitha becomes the other woman. Tabitha thinks she's finally getting her happily ever after, until a diary shows up full of deep, dark secrets that make her question everything. Who can she trust?

The first 25% or so of this book totally had me hooked. Then it slowly started getting more and more unbelievable and slightly ridiculous, to the point where I hated all of the characters. Tabitha was pathetic and frankly useless and Connor as a POS to be honest. There were a few surprises I wasn't expecting, which I appreciated because they kept me reading. The ending was jam packed full of the action that the rest of the book lacked. But even then it felt overdone and repetitive. Now, in saying all of this - I think this type of thriller has just gone stale for me. I do still recommend this for fast-paced thriller lovers, but it just missed the mark for me.

I didn't know what to expect with this one. I struggled with figuring out who exactly the wife was that "knew too much."

At first, I was excited with the idea of second chances between Connor and Tabitha. Then things got complicated and I was like okay, then! . . . that's when I was suddenly sucked into the twisty love affair.

Of course there's some predictable and cliché elements tossed in with Tabitha being "the other woman," but I think it really played in well with the storyline. At first I really hated the story of Derek, but his character really plays a crucial role for the ultimate end game.

I always say that I can never predict who "done it," but with The Wife Who Knew Too Much I had my suspicions early on and I was halfway right. The hints and clues were easy to piece together the more you read and it wasn't a big in your face reveal.

This is a book that kept me entertained and well worth the read if you're into adult thrillers with affairs, betrayal, and intrigue.

I really enjoy all of Michele Campbell's books, but I think this is my new favorite. I had theories throughout the book, but was continuously kept guessing on what would happen next. While the twist was not a jaw-dropping twist like I enjoy in thrillers, it was somewhat unexpected and made the wrap up of the storyline enjoyable.

Another great read by Michele Campbell! Her books always hold my attention the entire way and keep me guessing, and this one is no different. Looking forward to her next book!

So far I’ve read four book by Michele Campbell and I swear they just keep getting better with each one. I wasn’t a huge fan of It’s Always the Husband but still found her writing somewhat addicting so I’m glad I’ve continued to come back with each new release.

The Wife Who Knew Too Much is Michele Campbell’s latest thriller that starts the reader off with a diary entry of the current Mrs. Connor Ford who is a famous celebrity. Nina seems to think that her husband is out to kill her and had written the entry in case something happened to her. Then we get a look at a news article that says Nina was found that next morning.

So then the story introduces readers to Tabitha Girard. Tabitha had met Connor Ford as a teenager and had fallen in love with him however the two were from different sides of the tracks. Tabitha’s family was poor and Connor came from money and one night his controlling grandmother ran Tabitha off and the two never saw one another until ten years later with Connor married to Nina.

For me The Wife Who Knew Too Much was completely addictive reading that I just didn’t want to put down. Maybe it’s the secretive nature of the rich and famous in the Hampton’s but there was just something so juicy and compelling about learning the secrets behind Connor’s wives and what would happen with the death investigation. There were a few great twists to make the reader question everything and it kept me hooked until the very last page.

I received an advance copy from the publisher via NetGalley.

Tabitha and Connor have a summer romance when they're in their teens, but when his family objects they break up. Now, thirteen years later, Connor is married to the much older rich heiress Nina Levitt. After a chance encounter that brings Connor and Tabitha back together, he admits that he loved her all along and only married Nina for her money. He can't divorce her because she has a prenup. When Nina dies and it's ruled a suicide they're free to marry. But when new evidence comes up in Nina's death, Tabitha starts to doubt her husband.
Since Nina' s journal at the beginning of the book points the finger at Connor in her death, it already makes him into a bad character, but his attitude toward Tabitha after they're married with him always criticizing her made me dislike him even more. But I did enjoy the twists in the story line and how she wrapped everything up in the end.
I received a complimentary copy of this book through NetGalley. The views and opinions expressed in this review are entirely my own.

Tabitha Girard lives a simple life in small town Vermont where she grew up and now works as a waitress. While Tabitha experiences many ups and downs in her life, she always looks back to the summer when she was 17 and head-over-heels in love. Tabitha was working at a ritzy country club where she met Connor. Connor was gorgeous, rich, and only had eyes for Tabitha, but their summer fling was castrated by Connor's grandmother, who didn't want to see Connor with someone so socially beneath their family. Years later, Tabitha's dreams come true when Connor returns to their hometown and begs for her back - however, Connor is already married. Although the two quickly fall back in love, Connor struggles with the decision to break an ironclad prenup with Nina, his wealthy and famous wife. Shortly after Tabitha and Connor reunite, Nina is found dead.

Nina's death is initially ruled a suicide, which means Connor is entitled to her estate and he quickly marries Tabitha. Soon after the wedding, an investigation is opening into Nina's death as evidence suggests she may have actually been murdered. Because of the investigation, Connor is adamant on keeping his marriage to Tabitha out of the news so he doesn't look like a suspect. But as Tabitha adjusts to her new, wealthy lifestyle and secret marriage, she struggles to trust the people around her - especially those who used to work for Nina. Tabitha believes Connor has her best interests at heart, but can she truly trust him?

The Wife Who Knew Too Much definitely lives up to Michelle Campbell's reputation as a mystery writer. While I found myself quickly turning the pages, I kept getting stuck on/annoyed by the characters - especially Tabitha who I believe lives by the "ignorance is bliss" motto. None of the characters in this book were particularly likable and there were several instances where I had to reread a page because I couldn't believe a character did or said something. The Wife Who Knew Too Much mirrors a lot of the twists and turns seen in books like Gone Girl, but there is a uniqueness to this story that I loved. Although the book is marketed as a thriller, there is a lot of young/forbidden love romance which I think adds to the plot without taking away the mystery. Character-annoyance aside, I thoroughly enjoyed this book: the plot was unique and the ending was jaw-dropping. The Wife Who Knew Too Much is an easy, exciting read, so I would recommend to anyone who enjoys a little romance in their mystery.

Published July 28, 2020.

This is a book I downloaded off of NetGalley. This book does not disappoint! Ms. Campbell will be added to my go-to author list.

Tabitha (Tabby) and Connor met when she was 17 and he was 18. They had a summertime romance. Connor moved away, but Tabby never forgot him. Fast forward several years when who should walk into the diner where Tabby was working? Connor. She didn't believe it was him until she came face-to-face with him and took his order. Connor was married, but apparently not happily. Through an unfortunate circumstance, Tabby and Connor were able to finally become the couple they always thought they would. Through many twists and turns, Tabby began to unravel some long-lost secrets in the rich world she found herself now living in.

I cannot say more as there would be too many spoilers. Definitely a good read if you like twists and turns, a murder plot, forbidden romance, and seemingly minor characters having a bigger role than you might expect.

I could not finish this one quickly enough. But this one was just so predictable that I could not become invested in the story. Though there are lots of twists and turns, the characters were too manipulated and just plain irritating. When I don’t like ANY of the characters, my enjoyment of a book is pretty much negligible.

Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press for my advanced review copy. All opinions and thoughts are my own.

The story in this one was intriguing, but I just do not enjoy this author's writing style. This is the second book from her that I've read and she just doesn't draw me in.
Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC.