Thank you to NetGalley and William Morrow for the eARC.

What the Wife Knew by Darby Kane featured some of my favorite parts of Kane's work. Short chapters, easy to get through, characters you love to hate, and a few good plot twists. This book was crushing it for me, right up until the last twist. Just was so hard to rectify in my mind what people are willing to do to each other for their own sets of reasons. I won't spoil this, but just know you are going to hate almost everyone in this book. :)

3.5/5, maybe 4. Need to think on it.

What did Addison know about Richmond that he immediately divorced his wife and married her?

While they were married for only a short time, he has a third accident that kills him.

Everyone thinks she murdered him, but she said she didn’t.

She wanted to be the one that murdered him but somebody beat her to it. She also did some stupid things that would make her look guilty whether she is or not.

Join in the intrigue and the mysteries of each unlikable character in this book. One is nastier than the other, and secrets abound as well as blackmail.

You won’t know who to trust or who to like.

The revelations are good ones.

Ms. Kane keeps you guessing even though at first you weren’t sure how this was going to play out or if you would like it. 4/5

Thank you to the publisher for a copy of this book. All opinions are my own.

This was a pretty alright book. I didn't love it and I didn't hate it. It just kinda was right in the middle for me. I liked the suspense and family drama. I didn't like how the chapters were not named and used pronouns instead. It's so much easier to just use names and less confusion for the readers. Overall, I enjoyed the twists and turns and found this one much more interesting than the other Darby Kane book I've read.


Thanks to the author, NetGalley, and William Morrow books for an ARC for a review!

WOW!! I think I read most of Darby Kane’s books but this one was outrageous. It was so convoluted but it was definitely a twisted, crazy story. So if you read the blurb you know that Addison marries Richmond Doughtery a renowned Pediatric surgeon because she is forced to by her mother. They have the goods on him and everything he did when he was young. Who he killed etc. so he is blackmailed by Addison to marry her, divorce his current wife or she will expose him for everything he has done which is really a lot of terrible things. But before she can do anything he is found dead, beaten by a bat, and whomever killed him is trying to frame Addison. There are many moving parts and people in this novel. His ex wife, her two children, Addison’s mother, the lawyer, Elias, other Doctors etc. Without giving away any spoilers, this book with each chapter kept getting wilder than one can expect. The killer is finally revealed but there is a major, major twist at the end that is WILD. So if you are a fan of psychological thrillers this is a must read. I want to thank Net galley and the publisher for this ARC and this is my honest review. If you read this book, hold on for you are in for a truly bumpy wild ride!!!

I really enjoyed this book. It was about a young woman who married an older man who got killed. The book was told from her perspective both now and in the past, as well as his perspective. I always enjoy dual perspectives in books and this one was no exception. It kept me guessing as far as who killed the husband, but there was a plot twist at the end I didn’t see coming 😳
If you enjoy murder mystery, who done it books, then I’d recommend this one. It was a quick easy read.

I was intrigued at the beginning of the book, but it was a struggle to get through. There were too many minor characters that did not contribute to the plot. This book had potential, but it fell flat and the middle dragged on.

Thank you NetGalley and William Morrow books for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

I've read all of Darby Kane books but this one is my least favorite. I dnf it 25% in. I just could;t get into it. The story was all over the place and I got bored with it. Overall it will not stop me from reading what else she writes.

Thank you to Darby Kane, William Morrow | William Morrow Paperbacks, and NetGalley for an arc of this novel in exchange for my honest opinion.

Dr. Richmond Dougherty is a renowned pediatric surgeon, an infamous tragedy survivor, and a national hero. He’s also very dead—thanks to a fall down the stairs. His neighbors angrily point a finger at the newest Ms. Dougherty, Addison. The sudden marriage to the mysterious young woman only lasted ninety-seven days, and he’d had two suspicious “accidents” during that time. Now Addison is a very rich widow.

Overall I loved this story! This was my first book from Darby Kane and I really enjoyed the pace, writing style, and shorter chapters. I found it to be fast paced and it held my attention from the very start and didn't let up. I found Addison to be a character that I rooted for more and more, especially as you learn more about Richmond and Kathryn, not even to mention throwing Addison's crazy and poor excuse for a mother into the mix and a detective who is hell bent on getting Addison behind bars. The characters were well developed and each one seemed to bring their own set of mystery and secrets. I enjoyed the overall plot and the subplots along the way. With plenty of red herrings and shocking twists, this is a must read!

A digital copy of this book was provided to me by NetGalley and William Morrow. The opinions are my own and freely given.

Addison Dougherty's husband, Dr. Richmond Dougherty has died. He survived a school shooting when he was younger. He comes from money and his death makes Addison a very wealthy widow. The police think she murdered Richmond. His ex-wife thinks so too and shares this info all around town. Between the police, the ex-wife, Richmond's college/high school aged children, and the town. Addison can't get a moment of peace to grieve. But does she want too? On top of it all, her estranged mother shows up.
This story shows how one man's wealth and notoriety can influence a town. Is Addison guilty of the crime that the town suspects her of? And why did she really marry Richmond so quickly. Her only friend it seems is Elias, Richmond's lawyer. But can she trust him?
This kept me guessing and just when I thought I had it all figured out, it turns out I didn't!
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Wow… This book was amazing!

So twisty, disturbing and suspenseful that you can’t put it down.

Fast paced, wild and very well written. Darby Kane did an incredible job with this book.

When I thought I was figuring out what was going on and who did it, boom… a twist falls like a bombshell.

I loved the character of Addison, she was very sarcastic and I was glued to the pages since the start.

This book was so entertaining and so full of action, I highly recommend.

Please add this book to your TBR now!

Thank you so much Darby Kane for the giveaway win of my physical copy.

Also thank you to NetGalley and William Morrow Books for the ARC.

Publication Day 12/10/24

Well, all I have to say is... I didn't see it coming! The twists and turns in this story made me want more! I am not sure who was more unhinged: Richmond, Kathryn, or Addisons' mother. They were all consumed by greed and did anything to get what they wanted regardless of who got hurt in the process.

Addisons' mother really irritated me. Who would do that to her own child?! Why use her like that knowing what could have happened with Richmond once they married?! I was so upset at the end!! But I guess money does buy freedom after all.

It is a 4 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ read for me! I recommend it! It had the right amount of suspense, thrill, mystery, and action.

Thank you to Netgalley and HarperCollins publishers for this ARC in exchange for my honest review! 😊

Always excited for a new read by Darby Kane! In this one, Addison was unhappily married for just 97 days to renowned pediatric surgeon, Richmond. After 2 other mysterious accidents, this time he is really dead and Addison is the prime suspect.
There are quite a few more characters who could have also wanted Richmond dead and Addison needs to find out who before she ends up in jail.
The first half started strong, the middle seemed to drag a bit and it picked back up in the last quarter. Good mystery with well developed characters.

The opening line immediately pulled me in: “I’d never attended a funeral before, but I needed to be in the room for this one, mostly to make sure the jackass in the casket stayed dead.”

Welcome to a new & original twisted domestic thriller. The main character (Addison) is quite sassy & made me laugh more than once. Then we meet the rest of the devious, self-centered, sociopathic characters that you literally would like to kill off immediately. However, there are secondary characters who are likable.

Strong beginning, a bit slow in the middle, with a great ending. I loved the final disturbing twists. Let’s just say I’m glad I don’t have a mother like Addison’s.

Favorite Line: “I could carve you into pieces then sit down in a puddle of your blood and eat a sandwich. That’s how little you mean to me.”

Thank you to NetGalley, William Morrow Publishing & Darby Kane for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

I became bored with this novel…like a less interesting The Last Mrs Parrish.


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This book had me hooked right from the start! I loved the characters in this dysfunctional family, even the villains. It was an easy read and I honestly had a hard time putting it down. I just wanted to keep finding out what would happen next. It had just the right about of suspense and sarcasm. Thanks to NetGalley for an advanced copy for my honest review!

Dr. Richmond Dougherty is a renowned pediatric surgeon, an infamous tragedy survivor, and a national hero. He’s also very dead—thanks to a fall down the stairs. His neighbors angrily point a finger at the newest Ms. Dougherty, Addison. The sudden marriage to the mysterious young woman only lasted ninety-seven days, and he’d had two suspicious “accidents” during that time. Now Addison is a very rich widow....did she kill him or is there someone else that wanted the good doctor dead?

With everyone scheming and one person hiding in plain sight.....

Is the good doctor the hero he seems? After all, who would want a hero dead?

This is my first book by Darby Kane but it definitely won’t be the last. I can’t wait to go and read her other books. This book is a very fast pace page turning book! I loved all the twists and turns of the book. I highly suggest you preorder this one. Thank you NetGalley, William Marrow, and Darby Kane for the arc of this book.

The thrills in this book and mystery kept me involved in the story. I really wanted to know everything about each character. Darby Kane is a hit!

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This book was great from beginning till end. I was curious to know what the wife knew and what happened to the husband.
This book will have you thinking you know what's going to happen but you have to pay attention, there's twists on every bag.

The son, mother, and daughter were strange to me. Tbh the whole town was crazy lbs..

There the doctor switched places with the other doctor because
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Ya know what.. make sure you grab your copy! It's a great read.

What the Wife Knew is the first book I have read by Darby Kane, and it will not be the last. This thriller kept me reading well into the night. The twist and turns and additional twist and turns kept me engaged throughout. This story takes a look into two warped families and then twist into how these families connect.
Addison is married to Dr. Richmond Dougherty a renowned Pediatric surgeon. They have been married only a few months when her husband falls down the steps and dies. At first the police think this is just an accident but an autopsy reveals he has been murdered. As the investigation unfolds the town is against Addison and supports the first Mrs Dougherty, Kathryn. The story is told predominantly from Addison’s viewpoint. With a few chapters in between from Richmond’s point of view during high school and current time. I absolutely recommend this book. I loved it so much I immediately read another Darby Kane book-Pretty Little Wife which I loved. Thank you so much to NetGalley and William Morrow for this advance copy.