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Wealth, lies, betrayal and love.

All the means for a perfect murder!

The Wife Who Knew Too Much was an extremely twisty read. It had drama, first time crazy love and a mystery that did keep me hanging on until the end to find out what happened.

An easy read that was defiantly fast-paced and did surprise me a time or two. I do have to say though, I could not for the life of me get into the characters and I promise I really did try!

The main characters Tabitha and Connor especially put a damper on my reading, and I was hoping it might get better towards the middle but they both become even more frustrating as the book went on. There was a lot of head shaking and eye rolling.

That being said though, I did like the plot and The Wife Who Knew Too Much had just enough juicy mystery and emotion to bring me all the way to the end of it. It defiantly is a decent read that does keep you engaged and I think it would appeal to most!

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A fast-paced thriller about a young woman with the cards stacked against her.

The author wastes no time with this story, with a journal entry predicting one's own death.
So, when that death occurs, are we to assume the journal writer, Nina Levitt, was right all along? Or are there other factors to consider? I'll be honest, I wavered back and forth throughout the story.

The bulk of this story is told from Tabitha Girard's POV, as "the other woman". We learn how she reunited with her first love, Connor Ford, and naively thought everything would be ok with his wife, now dead. Silly woman.

This heroine clearly had her head in the clouds with the chance of this new perfect life. But it was clear that that new life was far from perfect. Pretty much from the moment the new couple says "I do", things started to go very wrong.

I didn't trust anyone at Windswept - Nina's home. I'm not sure why Tabitha was so trusting.
And even worse, Connor was far from the ideal husband. With time, I did think he was capable of murder. However, it was clear as the story progressed, that several other people had motive to kill Nina. The key to uncover who and why.

There were definitely some surprises along the way, and with those surprises, it became clear what really happened to Nina. Quite a devious plan this person put together.

Overall, this was an enjoyable read that hooked me quickly, and eager to find answers. Fans of this genre will enjoy this release!

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Holy guacamole! 5/5 stars!

I’m a big Michele Campbell fan so I had high expectations for this one and it lived up to them all!

When socialite millionaire, Nina Levitt turns up dead from a supposed suicide, the last month of her life and those around her comes unraveled.

The wife who knew too much was unpredictable and addicting! Once I started reading, I couldn’t put it down! The characters were relatable (and not too foolish, we know this is a common “problem” with our female thriller characters) It is going to make the perfect summertime beach read this July and I can’t wait for everyone to read it!!!

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Page Turner!!! This is a who done it type book that keeps you guessing until all is reviled. What would you do for love!! What would you do for money!! The ending was just perfect, while maybe not everyone’s best outcome to me I feel all is justified. This is a must read for a fast paced mystery thriller!

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5 stars! I absolutely loved The wife that knew too much! An amazing psychological thriller not to miss. The book is well written, has twists and turns at every corner and moves at a quick pace! i was utterly engaged and finished the book in 2 days. I easily connected with the characters and the story line had me guessing what would happen next and who to trust! An excellent read!

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I was anxious to get started on this book by Michele Campbell! I love a good mystery/"who doneit" type of read and this one was right up my alley.

Tabitha and Connor were a thing when they were in high school. Although they came from different backgrounds, they were determined not to let that come between them. When they end up getting caught at Connor's grandmother's house one nigh, everything changed though. Tabitha knew that she was out of her league and avoided Connor at all costs.

Tabitha went on to get married and that marriage ended in divorce. Tabitha was blamed for some stuff that was not her fault and she now has a record. When Tabitha gets a job as a waitress in the town they all grew up in, she never expects Connor to show back up. Connor married Nina, a wealthy woman that gave Connor a whole new lifestyle. Connor and Nina appear to be happy in all the pictures that Tabitha sees of them in the papers and she sort of writes Connor off for good.

When Connor shows up at the restaurant that Tabitha is waitress in, she is take back to see him. Connor tells her that he has some business in town to take care of but he would like to see her in his spare time. Tabitha knows in her heart that it is a bad idea, but she can't stop herself. She and Connor had a connection like she has never had with anyone ever again. She has longed for that for years again.

When Connor tells Tabitha that he is not happy with Nina and feels trapped, Tabitha tells him to just leave. Connor tells her that there is a pre-nup and he won't get anything from Nina if certain circumstances take place. Connor doesn't know what to do and Tabitha is sort of stuck too.

What are they going to do? This is where it starts getting good. You will have to read the book to find out the rest of the story though! I recommend this book if you love mysteries and suspense. There is a little romance thrown in there too. You will be surprised at the ending!

Thanks to Netgalley, the publisher and the author for an advanced copy of this book. All opinions are my own and I voluntarily reviewed this book. Thanks again!

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If there is one thing Michele Campbell can do well it is write a domestic psychological thriller where you are questioning your alligence to each character through the whole book.

“My husband is planning to kill me. For obvious reasons. He’s in love with someone else. And he wants my money.”

What an opener ... I was hooked immediately with The Wife That Knew Too Much. Tabitha and Conner share a past. Conner and Nina share a present. Conner is afraid to loose either one when there is so much at stake. Unsure who is telling the truth, who is in it for the right reasons and who is fueled by fame and wealth the twists and turns in this one made it too good to put down.

The novel shifts between both Tabitha and Nina’s point of view and spans both the past and present summers. I didn’t find myself liking any of the characters, but that didn’t bother me, it made he hard to tell whose side I was on from chapter to chapter. I don’t want to give much away, but this one is such a great thriller beach read.

Thank you Netgalley and St. Martin’s Press for the early eGalley copy to read and provide an honest review.

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This was my second book my Michele Campbell. I may be of the unpopular opinion here but this one was just okay for me. Nothing really knocked my socks off or blew my skirt up. There were a couple of twists that managed to catch me off guard but all in all it seemed a bit average. I enjoyed the early romance between Connor and Tabitha. I didn't so much care for his relationship with Nina. I hated how controlling and over bearing she was. I also hated Connor calling Tabitha "Tabby" or even worse "Tabby Cat". It did Keep my attention and I love how she writes it such a way that makes it a quick easy read. Overall a decent engaging story that will leave your clothes intact. Thank you NetGalley for the arc in exchange for my honest opinion.

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Another fast paced and twisty thriller from Michelle Campbell. Full of greed, love, secrets, and deceit, The Wife Who Knew Too Much, kept me guessing till the last page. I enjoyed the plot and even thought the characters were less than perfect and got on my last nerve I still appreciated the storyline. Tabitha and Conner’s relationship was a complicated affair, and often times I just could not wrap my head around their relationship’s dynamics. The way Tabby acted and the decisions she made was highly questionable and I had hard time believing that anyone can be so gullible and clueless. However, as much as I did not like Tabby’s life choices and her poor judgement, I still rooted for her.

I recommend this book to anyone that enjoys whodunit stories with some unsavory twists and turns.

Thank you NetGalley, St. Martin’s Press, and the author for providing me with an ARC copy of this book in exchange for my honest opinion.

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This book was such a great mystery/suspense read. I flew through it because I couldn't put it down and had to know what happens. I loved all the twist and turns along the way. I would highly recommend this book.

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This was a super fast read for me. I was sucked in from the first page and didn’t stop until I was finished. So many twist and turns that I didn’t see coming. What I took from this book is that curiosity can get you in a lot of trouble.

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The Wife Who Kness Too Much is the story of Nina Levitt, the widow of Edward Levitt, a very wealthy businessman and womanizer. Due to Edward’s infidelity, Nina is cautious about getting involved with another man. However, once she meets Connor Ford, she falls for him and they get married. But Nina learned from her marriage to Edward, and had put together a prenuptial agreement that leaves Connor with nothing if he is caught cheating on Nina. The story begins when Nina writes in her diary, before her annual July 4th party that she believes her husband is trying to murder her, along with “her”, an unidentified woman.
Enter Tabitha, a poor waitress who had a summer fling with Connor when they were teenagers. She has never stopped loving Connor. On Memorial Day weekend, Connor shows up at the restaurant where Tabitha works. He claims that he is miserable with Nina and has never stopped thinking about Tabitha. Their summer fling ended when his wealthy grandmother caught them together and made things difficult for Tabitha and her family.
Fast forward to when Nina IS found dead after her party, and suspicion falls upon Connor and Tabitha. Connor swears he is innocent, but Tabitha is not sure what to believe. There are many people who could have killed Nina, and Tabitha is not sure who to trust, including Connor.
This book has all the clues for you to figure out who is behind Nina’s murder, but it will still keep you guessing to the end. Thanks to NetGalley for providing me with the book to read in exchange for an honest opinion. I enjoyed this quick and well crafted thriller.
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I was excited to have a quick, fast book to read during some crazy times and this book hit the spot. It is a typical domestic suspense with unreliable characters and has you guessing the whole way through. It was fun to see the glamorous settings of the Hamptons and Dubai. If you want to read something quick and gripping, this will do it.

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You ever come across a book and think “Oh I know how this is going to turn out”….and you were totally WRONG? Yeah that happened. To me and I’m okay with it. The story pulled me in right from the beginning. It had that vibe that something dark was about to happen. It sure did! The characters were well written and had me second guessing myself. I didn’t know who to trust. I had my theories and suspects. Everyone is shady!! Great plot and fantastic twists!! Like I said before, I didn’t see it coming. To me, that makes for a good read. When I finished, I dreamily sighed because it was THAT good.

This book is a fantastic read! I was glued to my kindle screen because I HAD to finish! Ah good times. This is the first book I’ve read by this author. I highly enjoyed her style and look forward to reading more from her. I give this 5 stars.

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Thank you Netgalley for a copy of THE WIFE WHO KNEW TOO MUCH.
This is the first novel by Michelle Campbell I did not like at all, none of the characters are likable especially Tabitha. It barely kept my attention sorry I still like Michelle Campbell.

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If you’re a thriller lover, you’ll definitely enjoy this book! It had a great storyline with lots of twists and turns. Thanks so much to NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press for the advanced copy!

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As I read the prologue - the words from Nina's diary hooked me...."If I die unexpectedly , it was foul play..." this was enough to hook me as well as the love of Tabitha and Connor , who fell in love as teenagers then reconnected decades later. From the beginning I felt Connor was unreliable although he clearly seemed to be deeply in love with his Tabitha, who constantly made excuses to rationalize his behaviors while simultaneously distrusting him. There was clearly enough suspense to keep the pages flowing but I had figured out the ending halfway through sifting through the suspicious characters. The ending chapters also seemed rushed, with somewhat unbelievable escape actions by the characters. All in all I enjoyed reading this book and also some of Michele's other books.

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A great read! Lots of intrigue and enough drama to keep you hooked. Tabitha gets her everything...or perhaps she gets what she thought was her everything. I loved the way the plot sucks you in and another twist sends the story in another direction. I recommend this book to anyone who truly enjoys reading.

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Thank you netgalley and stmartinpress for this digital copy!
Hooked right from the start at the reader reads a note left by Nina who says that in the event of her untimely death simply look to my husband !!!
Obviously you have to keep reading right !? This is about the power of money ! Not what it can buy you but rather what it can do to a person and how it can change who you are !
Connor - 30 years her junior manages to weave himself into her life and tah dah they get married ! Connor runs into his high school love Tabitha and they reconnect !
Will Connor choose money over his one true love ? Was Nina predicting her own death ?
I loved how the ending was not what I would have predicted and I loved how the reader had to constantly question Connor’s next move !!!! What would you do for money !?

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This is my first Michele Campbell book and I was hooked from the first page. Regardless of my final thoughts on a book, I always appreciate when I’m hooked from the beginning and find myself reading every chance I get. This book had some good twists that I did not anticipate. This book had a good pace throughout and I never found myself bored with the plot. Some definite unlikeable characters, but isn’t that what we all love in some of our books? Would recommend this to others.

Thank you to Net Galley & St. Martin’s Press for the advance copy in exchange for my honest review.

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