This is a good book. Addison married her rich,doctor husband with the sole intention of ruining him. Her plan is working until he is found dead at the bottom of the staircase. What was originally called an accident is soon changed to a homicide with Addison as the only suspect. Richmond's ex wife is leading the fight to have her put in jail and people in the town are siding with her. Addison can't even leave her home for fear of being attacked. In the end, she finds out who really killed Richmond.

This book has a lot of potential, but the ending fell short for me. I loved the first two-thirds of the book and was intrigued while trying to puzzle out "who done it". The twists and turns were great until the end that wrapped up too quickly and the bouncing around the true solution was tiring. I wasn't disturbed by the familial ties like the book suggests we readers should be, since the scenarios were devious in nature from the onset. I think I would have enjoyed the Kathryn story line to be expanded more to introduce more of her devious involvement as a possibility from the beginning. Since this book had a lot of potential for the majority of the reading, it's an author I will keep my eyes on for producing more books I would enjoy. Thanks William Morrow and NetGalley for ARC for the read.

me? loving a darby kane novel? I’m as pleasantly surprised as all of you 🥹

this is absolutely my favorite of darby kane’s so far! for a domestic thriller, the story takes the typical tropes and completely flips them on their head, leaving the reader scrambling to find out what could possibly happen next!! and I swear, there were at least three different major reveals at the end 🙂‍↕️

the story follows addison, the second wife to richmond who recently passed away after a “fall” down the stairs 🤔 and of course, everyone suspects her to have something to do with it… and while it was frustrating to watch all of the characters walk all over addison, it was absolutely perfectly written in dual timelines to discover the truth behind addison and richmond’s marriage…

and reader, I was gasping every few chapters!! it was such a wild ride!!

this thriller is bingeable, fast-paced, and so evenly spread out with the twists and reveals y’all I’m so impressed

a huge thank you to netgalley and william morrow for sticking with me for darby’s novels and sending me an advanced copy in exchange for an honest review!!

rating: 4.5 stars
wine pairing: finger lakes cabernet franc

3.5 stars rounded up. I really enjoyed the premise and it was an easy-to-devour, fun read with short chapters (my fave). It’s quick and easy to jump back into but for me, it was also easy to put down the book as the level of suspense and hope never really got there for me. I never cared for the main character and didn’t really think any characters had many redeeming qualities. I can’t decide if I love the mini twist that turned into a big twist at the end or not.

Overall, this book feels good for a cozy, rainy day read and I still enjoyed it. Thank you to NetGalley and William Morrow for the opportunity to review this ARC..

Another twisty thriller everyone at @thrillerbookloversthepulse can’t stop raving about!
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Filled with a bunch of unreliable, unlikeable characters, lies and twists that keep you on your toes. The dual point of view will have you more confused in the best way. I love when I can’t predict what’s going to happen. And this one kept me on the edge of my seat!
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Thanks to NetGalley and William Morrow for an eARC.

Thank you NetGalley, for this uncorrected ebook ARC of 'What The Wife Knew' by Darby Kane - expected release date 12/10/2024

I've read most of Darby Kane's books, they're all pretty similarly written but, even so, this one was a fun read. It was entertaining and I was intrigued right up to the end. I liked Addison and the storyline flowed nicely - I really wanted to see where it went and how everything came together. I didn't see the twist at the end coming, so that was a nice surprise! Overall this was a quick and easy read!

I really enjoyed this book, it was suspenseful and full of mystery and once it really got going, it has me hooked. The story centers around Addison, and her current Husband who is a prominent doctor in their town and known worldwide due to a tragedy that occurred when he was a teen. Unravel his secrets, as well as Addisons, as you try to figure out who the killer is and the true reasons why.

Twists and turns galore with this soapy thriller! This is my first Darby Kane book, and it was quite fun! The chapters are short, so I found myself flying through. When we first meet our protagonist, Addison, her loathed new husband has just died in what we assume is an accident. Soon after the funeral, investigation of the accident turns into a murder investigation.

Addison is the much younger new wife of renowned pediatric surgeon, Dr. Richmond Daugherty. She's his new wife but does not appear to care about him or his money. Richmond's ex-wife is very much in the picture, constantly dropping by the home and using her influence to make Addison into the town pariah and even siccing her children on Addison.

Despite being largely set in one place, a gigantic mansion, there is plenty of action and intrigue. I enjoyed Addison's narration because she was snarky but had a good heart despite her intentions with Richmond. Throughout the novel, we're trying to figure out their connection, what happened in Richmond's past, and who killed him. You have to suspend disbelief at times, but I found this to be a quick and fun read.

Thank you NetGalley and the publisher for providing this ARC. All thoughts are my own.

Addison Dougherty is at her husband’s funeral, wondering who killed him before she had the chance to. Was it his ex-wife? A co-worker? One of his kids? Dr. Richmond Dougherty, a wealthy surgeon, had a dark past and secret that his wife, Addison, was about to expose, but someone killed him before she had the chance. It turns out Richmond had more secrets and enemies that she was aware of, and now she is the prime suspect for his murder. Can she figure out who did it before she is thrown behind bars, or worse, the next victim?
The opening alone had me hooked! The plot to this book was original and captivating, and I did not want to put this game of cat and mouse down. I also enjoyed that this was written with multiple POVs as well as a dual timeline, and the ending had a shocking twist that you won’t see coming.

This is well worth the read if you enjoy a good thriller with a lot of twists and turns!

Thank you to Darby Kane, NetGalley, and William Morrow Publishing for the ARC in exchange for my honest review.

Thank you to NetGalley and William Morrow for the arc copy of this book. I enjoyed reading this book. It got a little slow in the middle but was for sure an enjoyable story. It was hard to pick who you think killed the husband. “It’s always the wife” but hard to decide who you think it is when there is two, not just one to be guilty. What actually happened in the end was so crazy it took me a few minutes after reading it to wrap my head around who did what!

📚✨ Just finished "What the Wife Knew" by Danny Kane, and wow, what a ride! This book is a masterclass in twisty, unhinged storytelling that keeps you guessing from start to finish.

The story revolves around the unraveling of a marriage after a shocking crime shakes a seemingly perfect community. Told through dual points of view and multiple timelines, it’s a deliciously tangled web of secrets and lies. The characters? So well crafted—some you'll love, others you’ll love to hate. The domestic drama is palpable, with themes of money and greed weaving throughout.

Short chapters make it impossible to put down—just when you think you have it figured out, Kane hits you with a jaw-dropping twist that flips everything on its head. The ending? Absolutely wild!

If you’re a fan of psychological thrillers that mess with your mind, this one’s for you. 4 stars for the intensity and sheer unpredictability! 🔍💥

What an interesting read. I loved the suspense of the wife. I couldn’t tell if I liked her or was against her. I also loved the short chapters. I sadly felt like this book was missing fluidity and the ending was just odd.

Thank you NetGalley, Darby Kane, and William Morrow publishing for the ARC!

Wow, that was quite the roller coaster ride!! I really enjoyed the back and forth. That ending had me stunned. Read it, you won’t be sorry!

Overall, the book was well written, captured my attention and I did really enjoy it. Thank you for this advance copy!

The opening scene of this novel is pretty hooking and great! It leaves you wondering what in the heck is going on and who is who. Addison is the wife of less than four month, and Kathryn the ex-wife who had been by Richmond's side since they were in high school and they both seem to have had motive to kill him. But who really did it and why, and who is more crazy! As we find out the secrets each one has over Richmond, we also find out that the past is also quite tangled in this web of deceit and murder and Richmond has many of his own secrets that needed to stay hidden. What was the real reason behind Addison and his hasty marriage and who would gain more by his death? I really enjoyed this one and really was not sure how it was all going to play out in the end. But this novel once again proves just how crazy and grudge holding women can be! Thriller Book Lovers was excited to get first look at another one of Kane's thrillers. Thank you to the author and NetGalley for the complementary ebook. This review is of my own opinion and accord.

"What the Wife Knew" by Darby Kane is a psychological thriller that takes unexpected turns, some of which may be unforgettable. The book is engaging from the beginning, and even when you think you have predicted the plot, it surprises you. Richmond Dougherty, a celebrated pediatric surgeon and a national hero, meets his demise after a fall down the stairs. Suspicion falls on his new wife, Addison Dougherty, who was married to him for only ninety-seven days. Now wealthy, Addison attracts the attention of law enforcement, while Richmond's ex-wife and the mother of his children are determined to make her suffer. Despite the escalating tension, Addison's plans involving Richmond are far from over. The story unfolds gradually, leaving readers amazed and eager for more. It's a recommended read for fans of domestic thrillers, promising an experience that won't disappoint.
Thank you Netgalley for this ARC in exchange for my honest review.

While I enjoyed the plot and overall story, this book was ruined by the ending. There were too many “twists,” the author attempted, but they all fell short. The big twist definitely caught me off guard which is why I’ll give the book 3 stars over 2.

Addison’s mom is a witch, that’s all. Also there are entirely too many characters, storylines, relationships, etc. parts of the book were hard to follow. Also hated how the chapters were titled HIM, HER, etc. I’d rather have just seen the characters name, or remove this context all together since it’s primarily told from Addison’s POV. Which, leads me to my next issue - Richmond’s POV was essentially wasted potential.

Overall a decent, easy, read. Read at your own risk, and stop around ch 65.

Thank you NetGalley for an ARC.

Lots of spins and twists as this dramatic murder mystery comes to a surprising conclusion! Characters aren’t always what they seem as the layers of decades long deceit are revealed. A quick, easy read.

Thanks to NetGalley and William Morrow for the opportunity to read this ARC.

4.5 Stars

What The Wife Knew by Darby Kane was a cat and mouse, whodunit thriller. It was fast paced and pulled me right. I am a huge fan of the author and was not disappointed.

The book jumps between the past and present of Addison Dougherty and her doctor husband Richmond who is no longer with us. Richmond had a first wife Kathryn who is mother to his children and is none too please with his new, younger second wife. Richmond lawyer becomes Addison’s lawyer and confident. The police are looking to pin this on her. The twists and turn had me more than once reading what I just read because I was so shocked with what I just read.

I love this authors here is an author that can create engaging content and plot with good characters and that is very readable which a lot of thrillers nowdays don’t . This book was an interesting take on family dynamics and who done it.
Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for letting me review book