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Wow - I really enjoyed this book! This story is told from a variety of different perspectives. We have our main character Nina who realizes her much younger second husband has been cheating on her. We have Conner - her husband and Conner's mistress, Tabby. Their lives entangle and a conspiracy is hinted at. I didn't expect the ending and loved the wrap up.

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Thank you St. Martin's Press and NetGalley for the early copy of this book. I enjoy Michelle Campbell's books. Some more than others. This one was just okay for me. The setting and premise were not too fascinating to me and I had a hard time believing some things would turn out the way they did. If you enjoy Michelle Campbell books you'll definitely want to take a chance on this one!

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Such a great read! I've loved her previous work, but I found myself wondering how the novel will end. Lots of twists and turns, such a great read!

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Thoroughly enjoyed this book with its twists, turns and detours! Was it a bit unbelievable at times? Sure! Did I care? No! I worried at the beginning that I was not getting the chance to know Wife #1 but that was not the case. The author skillfully transgressed the story so that it unfolded in neat packages. I felt that Tabitha should have been more street smart. When you live a hard life, you should be more skeptical. Connor , the old boyfriend, now jet setting spouse should also be more street savvy. I wanted reasons why he would jeopardize his current lifestyle and not just opportunities. It was fun from the standpoint that there were mistakes in planning and execution and not from the minds of someone completely unhinged. This added some much needed credibility. It was a fun way to spend a pandemic evening! Looking forward to her next book! #stmartinspress. #netgalley. Pub date June 2020.

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It is an absolutely brilliant thriller. It is fast-paced, full of twists and engaging all the way till the end. The first half felt a little slower for me personally but the second half of the book where the plot thickens was absolutely cracking. Though all the characters were majorly flawed and unlikable, it still keeps you hooked.

Many things that main character, Tabby does in this book are totally stupid and unbelievable but I guess its just about bad choices that lands her in such horrible circumstances. It just annoyed me so much every time she did something stupid. I guess I was so involved that even the character’s actions made me angry.

I would totally auto-read the books by this author.

Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for the advanced copy!

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Wow!

This book captivated me from the very beginning. The story is told from many perspectives and builds suspense brilliantly. Who can you trust? In The Wife Who Knew Too Much you will discover that no one is to be trusted and everyone has a secret. And a big takeaway from this book is to remember, things are not always as they seem! And the ending was not what I expected at all. I always love books that do not fall into the typical scenarios that we're all accustomed to reading.

Thank you NetGalley for the ARC!

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A captivating thriller that draws the reader immediately. The style, plot and characters never seem to leave you and won't let you put the book down. Total roller-coaster ride which keeps you breathless. Wonderful read!

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Thank you St. Martin's Press and Netgalley for the early copy of this book.
I have always wanted to love Michelle Campbell's books, but while I find myself not loving them. I do like them. They are definitely all quick reads that pass the time.
This one was no different. Quick, easy read.
I would recommend this if you are looking for a light thriller.

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Wow! What a great read! I literally couldn't put it down.. very strong plot and full of surprises twist. It's been a while since a book has drawn me in this much. I highly recommend!

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This book was a typical thriller in many ways. Two different perspectives (Nina's and Tabitha's) are used to tell the story. It's hard to tell which characters are being honest and which are being deceitful. And of course, there are a few characters you'll want to scream at (I'm looking at your Tabitha). What's different about this book is that you're not being led up to some big twist. Instead, the reader is given a set a puzzle pieces to try and fit together in order to see the whole picture. It almost felt like I was the detective trying to piece together what happened to Nina. By the middle of the book I felt like I had all of edge pieces put together, but there were a few middle pieces that I just couldn't get to fit right. I was trying to think things through up until the answers were given at the very end, the book never got boring.

Continuing on with the puzzle imagery, there were a few pieces that I felt never quite fit. They weren't big pieces, so the picture at the end of the novel was clear. However, there were just a few questions I felt never got answered, plot points that seemed important but then fell by the wayside. I don't want to give too much away because figuring out what is important and what isn't important is part of the fun, but there are a few things I would've loved to have more information on by the end.

Overall, The Wife Who Knew Too Much was an incredibly enjoyable read. An easy 4 out of 5 stars.

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I really enjoyed this book. Character development was good. The plot was very interesting. Not a lot of typos.

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I received a complimentary copy of The Wife Who Knew Too Much from NetGalley. Opinions expressed in this review are entirely my own.

A well written, suspenseful who-dun-it, supplying many twists and wrong-turns... I did not want to put this one down! Suspicions were cast on nearly every character in the book, and I loved every minute of it! I did not figure this one out until near the end. Great book!

Thank you to NetGalley for the ARC!

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This was a fast read, would be a great summer read for sure. The only thing about this book, was that it was a little bit predictable and really could've had an amazing twist at the end. It kind of seemed safe to me in the writing....I think it could've been so much more. But I think fans of this author will really enjoy it.

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Thank you to Netgalley, St. Martins Press and the Author, Michele Campbell for an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.
I'm a huge fan of Michele's and have read all her books.
This latest one sounded like a page turner and it was exactly that.
I read it in one day and really loved it. I really got into the characters and felt like I was with Tabitha all the way.
I highly recommend this Author and her books.
Please keep cranking them out Michele, I love your writing style!

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I really enjoyed reading this book. It draws you in from the very beginning with the diary entry from Nina regarding what may be her death. The story has a well-constructed plot and uses multiple tried and true tropes, first love, lovers reunited, marrying for money, unplanned babies, revenge, and betrayal that kept me turning the page. There are subtle hints at relationships and plot lines that are intricately woven into the story that neatly pulls everything together in the end. I found the characters interesting, but not overly likeable. Tabitha seems a bit naïve and gullible and doesn’t learn from her past poor choices, but the author does such a good job building her backstory that she is credible. Connor is a handsome cad and you’re never quite sure of his true feelings although he seems primarily driven by money. Nina dies early in the book, but plays an integral role in the overall plot and storyline. Overall, I’d recommend the story. It’s an easy read, but has a complex plot and strong interplay between all the characters.

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Thanks to St. Martin's Press and NetGalley for an ARC copy of this book. I really liked The Stranger on the Beach so I was excited to have the opportunity to read The Wife Who Knew Too Much. Who doesn't love a book with lots of twists and turns? Well, this book doesn't fail to deliver. I think you will find yourself putting off the mundane daily tasks to finish this book! Don't you love when you don't guess the ending of the book!

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This book was a very enjoyable read. It was good like Campbell’s other books. It started off a bit a slow but picked up fast. Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for a free copy in exchange for review.

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This book has summer thriller written all over it! Michele Campbell gives you a good mix of
mystery mixed in with some messy love triangles, I was hooked! I felt like character development was good, but I wish we learned a little bit more about Connor and his story. The story never had a drop in my opinion and kept me wanting to read until the very end. There was a few twists I saw coming, but some twists definitely took me by surprise. Pack this book for your next beach day, you will definitely finish it in one sitting!

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Fantastically amazing book!!! This book exceeded my expectations! Characters are built up and very intriguing. The ending was quite unexpected.

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This novel was a fast paced mystery. It’s the story of Tabitha, a young woman who grew up with her grandparents in New Hampshire.
She meets Conner, the love of her life and the story takes off from there.
The characters are very well developed and they keep you guessing through the many twists that take place in this novel.
I really enjoyed this book!

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