Thanks to William Morrow for my copy of What the Wife Knew by Darby Kane.

I really enjoy Darby Kane's domestic thrillers and her most recent came out earlier in December. What The Wife Knew is about a wife wondering who killed her new husband because that was supposed to be her job...

This was fully of twists and turns and I couldn't put it down!

O. M. G. Every time I thought I knew what was going on, I was proven wrong. Finally a domestic thriller with some unpredictable twists and turns. I hated people, I liked people… perfect character development. Also, wow I feel much better about my family traumas now.

This was a pretty good mystery with a lot of family drama. I found it to be a page-turner with the short chapters that would end with cliffhangers. The way things came to an end was a bit too much, but overall, I found this book to be entertaining.

This book will keep you guessing until the very end. Even with clues (including a red herring or two), this book would challenge even the most dedicated thriller/suspense reader. Written by a former divorce lawyer, What the Wife Knew has all the twists and turns you'd expect from a writer with experience in the field. It tells the story of Addison, the second wife of Dr. Richmond Dougherty. The book starts at Richmond's funeral and goes between the past and present. Before long, it becomes quite clear that Richmond is not the hero he's built himself up to be... in fact, he's as far from a hero as you can get.

This was an interesting book. The storyline and characters were very entertaining and I really enjoyed it. I rated this book a 4 stars.

This was a great read!! Not your typical thriller but so full of twists and drama too! I throughly enjoyed this title!!

What the Wife Knew is a Mystery Thriller Book. Addison has recently gotten married to a rich man and recent divorcee, who ends up murdered, leaving her with everything that he owned, and leading Addison as the prime suspect. Everyone in town, including the police force, thinks that she did it. However, both parties in this marriage had a lot of secrets, which unravel after the murder, as Addison tries to prove her innocence.

This book took me on a rollercoaster all the way through, and not always in a good way. There were a lot of time jumps, where some chapters were in the present, and some chapters were in the past. Fortunately, these jumps are announced at the beginning of each chapter, but, unfortunately, it happened in almost every chapter so it was a lot to keep track of and it wasn't always in order. However, there was always something happening that kept me entertained and wondering what would happen next.

I really want to say that I was surprised by the ending, but I wasn't. It wasn't really a surprise who did it, who everyone was in relation to each other, and why everything happened. However, I was surprised by one thing, that that was <spoiler> who the father was. I absolutely thought that it was Zach Bryant </spoiler>, and was shocked when it was something different.

Thank you NetGalley, the publisher, and the author for this eARC in exchange for an honest review!

I enjoyed this author's previous book, Pretty Little Wife, so I was excited for this one. I am happy to say I had a good time. I did end up enjoying the previous book more than this one but it was still good. There were so many twists and turns. Definitely a binge worth thriller. There were times I was slightly confused by the storyline but overall still a good read.

Overall rating: 3.5 stars

This is such a FUN book! I loved the twists and turns (and non linear timeline/chapters) but who I really loved was Addison. I LOVE a sarcastic, smart, possibly unreliable narrator. It's definitely a twisted plotline, and the hits keep coming until the very end. Elias is also a great character.

"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.

As law enforcement starts to circle in on Addison and people in town become increasingly hostile, sides are chosen with Kathryn, Richmond’s high school sweetheart, wife number one, and the mother of his children, leading the fray. Despite rising tensions, Addison is even more driven to forge ahead on the path she charted years ago…

Determined at all costs to unravel Richmond’s legacy, she soon becomes a target—with a shocking note left on her bedroom You will pay. But it will take a lot more than faceless threats to stop Addison. Her plan to marry Richmond then ruin him may have been derailed by his unexpected death, but she’s not done with him yet."

Thanks to NetGalley and William Morrow for the free ARC in exchange for my honest review. All opinions expressed herein are my own.

Wowww such a thriller! I flew through the pages. I bet this one ends up popular! Highly recommend for someone looking for a quick, intriguing read.

Such a good book with a lot of exciting twists. It took me a bit to catch up with all the characters and get up to speed with the whole story but once it clicked, it was hard to put down! This kept me on my toes up until the very end

I enjoyed this mystery. This story reminded me of how much I enjoy reading mysteries.
There are so many liars in this book that no one can be trusted. The book was fast paced with unlikeable characters.
It is a great read, recommend.

Thank you to NetGalley and William Morrow Paperbacks​ for the ARC of this book in exchange for my honest review​.

This book got me out of a reading slump! I really enjoyed Darby Kane’s first book and I’m looking forward to reading more by this author! Such an interesting premise!

I was so into the first half of this book. Then…I wasn’t. Instead of the shock value it was trying for, it was cheesy and a little disgusting. The twist was NOT my thing.

I have liked so many of this authors works. This was no exception. I thought it was well written and really clever.

What the Wife Knew by Darby Kane had me intrigued in the beginning. Richard, a hometown hero and pediatric surgeon, dies under mysterious circumstances... and all eyes are on his new wife, Addison. A short marriage, two “accidents,” and now she’s a rich widow... so things are looking suspicious. Throw in a vengeful ex-wife, shady law enforcement, with Addison’s cryptic plan to take down Richmond’s legacy... and you’ve got the makings of a juicy domestic thriller.

At first, I was hooked. I even added all of Darby Kane’s books to my TBR because the writing style was just that good. But after about 50% in, I was over it. There was just too much happening, and Addison’s repetitive inner monologue didn’t help. The twist at the end? Completely over the top and just... IDK, you'll have to read it for yourself.

This was just an okay read for me, but I can see why others might LOVE it. I’d still check out Darby Kane’s other books because the writing itself was pretty solid.

A wife is trying to figure out who tried to kill here husband twice before they succeeded. Because that was her job. His newest wife, Addison, was only married for 97 days and is now very wealthy. She finds a note on her pillow telling her she will pay.

There are so many liars in this book that no one can be trusted. The book was fast paced with unlikeable characters and lots of day dysfunctional family dynamics.

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

This book was so addictingly good! I really enjoyed this fast paced thriller!

I have no idea how to summarize this one..let’s just say woman marries man for a revenge plan her mom put her up to. Little does she know her mom’s “plan” is more despicable than she can ever imagine.


I really enjoyed this one! It kept me hooked and I wanted to keep reading. I called the final plot twist, but I’m not mad about it. It made the most sense in terms of the story. I enjoyed how despicable all these characters were and how the story unraveled. I’ve enjoyed Darby Kane’s books in the past and I enjoyed this one too!

Read if you enjoy:
💰awful characters
💰Revenge stories
💰Fast paced thrillers
💰Dual timelines
💰Multiple POV

I couldn’t put this one down! Darby Kane has quickly added herself to my list of “must-read” thriller authors This was impossible to put down and such a fun read. Twists, turns, drama… what else could you need to be entertained? I highly recommend checking this one out.

“What the Wife Knew” by Darby Kane delivers the signature suspense and twists that fans of her work have come to expect, making it a quick and engaging read. The tension builds steadily, keeping you turning pages to uncover the truth. However, while the story is enjoyable, I found it to be my least favorite of Kane’s books so far. It lacked the same impact or depth as some of her earlier works. Still, if you enjoy domestic thrillers with a solid dose of mystery, it’s worth a read—just not her strongest in my opinion.