This was only the second Kate White book that I’ve read, so her writing is relatively new to me. I have to say that I really enjoyed both the plot, the writing style and the mystery. Though this is part of series, which I hadn’t realized when I requested it, it works well as a stand-alone as well. Now that I’ve had a good taste of Kate White and her character Bailey Weggins, I will go back and read the rest of the series.

Many thanks to Netgalley, Harper Paperbacks and Kate White for my complimentary e-copy ARC in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own.

I've read all the other books and have enjoyed the previous installments. These aren't deep reads, but entertaining with a good mystery. Although I liked this one, I would probably have to say it was one of my least favorites.

I have been a big fan of Kate White’s writing since she wrote her first book many years ago. Settling in with her suspenseful novels, you know you are in for a treat. The writing flows, the descriptions are relevant but never over the top, there is always a thread of intrigue that keeps you turning the pages. I don’t particularly love books in a series but I do enjoy Bailey Weggins. Every story is fresh and interesting. If you haven’t read Kate’s previous books, check them out! ALL good!

In Such a Perfect Wife, a beautiful wife and mother goes missing and sets the town in a tizzy. Who on earth could be behind her disappearance? She’d never leave her family. As Bailey Weggins arrives, there are several suspects.

On a sunny morning in late September, Shannon Blaine, a blonde, green-eyed 34-year old wife and mother of two, sets off on a jog along the rural roads near her home in Lake George, New York. It’s her usual a.m. routine, her “me time” after dropping the kids off at school…except on this day she never returns. The residents in the idyllic lakeside town—which is popular with summer tourists—are stunned. Would Shannon have just taken off, overwhelmed with the pressures of being the perfect wife and mother? Did a stranger snatch her? Or could her husband be responsible for her disappearance?

The hot new online magazine Crime Beat wants to cover the case and they hand the assignment to noted true crime writer Bailey Weggins. It doesn’t take long for Bailey to see that the story has fars more facets than she initially realized: a bitter sister, an unfaithful brother-in-law, an evasive deacon, and a creepy motel owner who watched Shannon run every morning. When an anonymous caller reaches out to Bailey and gives her the cryptic clue that Shannon was a “good Catholic girl,” the tip eventually leads Bailey to the grisly discovery of Shannon’s body. And suddenly, based on what else Bailey finds, everything about the case shifts, suggesting that Shannon’s murder isn’t an isolated incident but rather the work of a serial killer with a very specific calling card. Bailey sets out to expose the killer before another woman has to die, including herself.

Usually, I figure out who the guilty party is but this did keep me guessing. A satisfying read!

I"ve read all of Kate White's previous books and always enjoyed them, particularly the Bailey Weggins mysteries. This was an enjoyable read placed in a gorgeous location, Lake George. I look forward to Bailey's next outing!

First of all, thank you to the publisher and Netgalley for the ARC. This has no way influenced my opinion of this book. Secondly, this is a genre I typically don't read. Thirdly, this is the first book I've read by this author. I have no idea if she has written other works or not. Now to the review. I'll keep this short and sweet. I appreciated the writing style and the effort the author put into it. The chapter breaks seemed to come at odd times in the narrative. It was suspenseful enough to keep me engaged, so I continued reading. The characters were well developed and I felt emotionally involved with them. The title relates to the story in no way at all. Maybe you could stretch and reach it from a second angle or so but I think another title, more related to the actual situations and locations in the book, would be better.

Such a Perfect Wife was an okay read. It will appeal to readers who enjoy suspense stories and whodunits. It is a quick read, with strong female characters. The story line was good and I did want to know what happened. There were some notable weaknesses for me personally, though. I know that main character is female, but too many clothing mentions and descriptions of what she chose to wear were an annoyance to me. It also seemed that male characters were pretty flat, . Not huge issues, but it kept the book in the okay range for me rather than the "Wow! I can't wait to read more by this author!" category.

Such a Perfect Wife by Kate White was a good mystery. I enjoyed the background and explanation behind the "whodunit". This would have been a great book to read on vacation, and it makes me want to visit Lake George immensely.

Loved this book! Extremely well written, nicely depicted heroine and lots of curveballs I was not expecting. Kate White is definitely a great author.

I have read all the Bailey Wiggins novels and I always enjoy them. I must admit that this was not quite as much fun to read. Bailey is working for a website as a reporter and she deals with the case of a missing woman, up in Lake George. The setting is a place I love, so I was inclined to read it in a happy mood.

I found it too crowded with both characters, sub-plots and potential villains. That being said, I still think Bailey is a great detective and I look forward to reading lots more of her adventures. I think Kate White was very clever in bringing her to this new job that will give her endless crime solving opportunities.