Thank you to St Martin's Press and NetGalley for an advance copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

The story starts out with a summer romance between Tabitha, a girl from a poor family, and Conner, a boy from a well off family. They meet at the beach club that Tabitha works at and Conner's family has a membership at.
It was a romance that wouldn't survive the summer.
Many years later Conner walks into the restaurant that Tabitha is working at and their lives become entangled again. It is a tricky situation because Conner is married to a very wealthy well known woman. 
A death, a marriage and a second chance for Conner and Tabitha but things won't be as easy as they are hoping.
  The situation is far from simple and some revelations will have you rethinking what you thought you knew.
A great summer read sure to be loved by everyone looking for a little escape.

This book was released on 7/28 and if you have read and enjoyed past novels by Ms Campbell this novel is a pinch different in my opinion but that's not a bad thing. It's an AWESOME thing. Total grand slam of a novel.

Once I started it, I couldn't put it down. 

Ms Campbell writes freaking fantastic characters- ones I love to hate and hate to love and cheer maybe when I should or shouldn't and oh you get the idea LOL. And her mixed story telling, yet again elevates what could have been a so-so book into an even better one.  

This book broke my heart just a tad- again,I found this a bit of a departure from Ms Campbell's previous novels but I LOVED IT. Every twisty, compelling word. 

I give this book 4.5 hearts (out of 5).

“The Wife Who Knew Too Much” was the first book that I’ve read by Michele Campbell.  It was twisty and I enjoyed the story. The pacing however was a little slower than I would have liked. And while the story was great, it was also predictable at times. I guessed what was going on as the book went on. Overall, it was an ok read. Perfect for some summer reading!

This was a well-written psychological thriller. It kept our interest and we stayed up late finishing it!

Tabitha meets Connor Ford when they are teenagers. He’s rich and a member of the country club she works at. They immediately have a connection and fall in love, but that ends when his grandmother forbids him to see her anymore. He lets her leave and they never speak again. That is, until he comes back into her life when he walks into the restaurant she works at twelve years later. Connor is now married to the wealthy and famous Nina Levitt, but when he reconnects with Tabby they can’t stay away from each other. Problem is, Connor gets nothing if he divorces Nina and she finds out he’s unfaithful. When Nina is found dead at her annual July 4th party, Tabitha takes her place as Mrs. Connor Ford.  Was it suicide or did someone murder Nina to get what they want? 

First, I want to mention that this book has a great opening paragraph. “I’m writing this to raise an alarm in the event of my untimely death. This is hard to admit, even to myself, let alone the world. My husband is planning to kill me. For obvious reasons. He’s in love with someone else. And he wants my money.”  I mean this just drew me right into the book.  

Tabitha starts telling her story in chapter three, and to me it was written a lot like a police interview. Like she was telling her side of the story. It was an odd way to read it when that wasn’t what was actually happening.  I didn’t like this style of writing at all.  I did like the few chapters written by Nina. They were much more intriguing. 

I figured the big twist out very early on. I thought it was completely obvious, but I still needed to know more so stuck with it. This book held my attention and was a quick read, but it didn’t live up to its potential. I think there were a lot of unanswered questions even in the one year later chapter that I wish the author had answered. 

I didn’t find any of these characters likable which made it hard to root for any of them. Tabitha was so naive and an unreliable narrator.  Connor was a spoiled rich kid who became a greedy adult. Nina was probably my favorite character if I had to pick one, but she’s not in the book very much.  

Thank you NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press for an advanced copy in exchange for my honest review.

Tabitha and Connor had a summer romance when they were teenagers.  It went no further.  Years later, Connor suddenly reappears with quite a story.  He had married for money and there is an iron clad prenuptial agreement.  He is unhappy, but admits he isn't willing to give up his lavish lifestyle.  They rekindle their relationship and Connor vows to find a way to divorce his wife and not lose his fortune.  Tabitha agrees to wait for him, but he becomes impossible to reach when she urgently needs to talk with him.  An attempt is made on her life and from there things become  even more complicated and dangerous.
In this well crafted story, it is hard to know who to believe or trust.  Tabitha appears to only want to spend her life with Connor, wealth or no wealth.  Connor knows himself very well and will do whatever it takes to keep his wealth.  How far will he go to do this?
The Wife Who Knew Too Much is a psychological thriller that moves very quickly and keeps readers engrossed until the very end..

I received a complimentary copy of this book through St. Martin's and NetGalley. The opinions expressed in this review are my own.

If you love thrillers you will love this book! I was unprepared for all of the twists and I LOVED IT. I will definitely be reading more from Michele Campbell in the future.

3 ⭐

Thank you to St. Martin’s Press and NetGalley for the eARC in exchange for an honest review! The Wife Who Knew Too Much is available now.

I’m pretty middle of the road on this one. I think this is a great summer poolside read, but not much more than that.

Let’s start with the positives! I loved that this one really kept me guessing and I didn’t trust any of the characters. Everyone was shady and it seemed like every character had something to hide or some ulterior motive. I had a feeling about one of the characters at around 60% but Campbell threw in a bunch of additional twists that I didn’t see coming.

On to the negatives…

Tabitha was really the only character that felt fleshed out. The rest of the characters seemed underdeveloped and very surface level. I especially wanted more character development from Connor since I didn’t feel I really understood his motives or who he was in general. I also did not get any chemistry from Connor and Tabitha even though they were supposed to be soulmates reconnecting years later? I almost feel like there wasn’t enough dialogue between them for any chemistry to be developed. I also didn’t find the teen-summer-love-enduring-into-your-30s storyline very believable.

The pacing also felt off which is really important in a thriller, in my opinion. The book started to drag at about 30-40% and picked up again more towards the end. I also felt that all of the intense scenes were very short. I was left wanting more from the the action scenes and less during the in-between scenes.

I also felt that there were a few things that weren’t wrapped up well and we didn’t get a clear explanation. I usually don’t mind authors leaving some things up to the reader, but it didn’t feel intentional here. It just felt like it was forgotten or was mentioned too briefly. 

Overall, I’m pretty meh on this one. Read if you want to!

⚠️ TW: mention of suicide, rape, cancer

Unfortunately I didn’t enjoy this read. It wasn’t executed well enough for me and I didn’t like the main character Tabitha. I can say that the action in the story kept my attention long enough to read the whole book but overall the book felt like it was missing something or it felt like a book I have already read , a movie I already seen. I would have liked to see more of the wife mentioned then the main character. She was bland and naive and irritating at times.

From my blog: Always With a Book

Michele Campbell is becoming a go-to for the ultimate summer popcorn thriller. Her books are so twisty and addicting that you just can't help but read in one or two sittings and this latest one is no exception!

This book hooked me right from the beginning and it never really let up. The characters draw you in and while you might not love them all - there are definitely those love to hate kinds of characters here - you can't help but become consumed with them as you become invested with what is going on. I also found I wasn't sure who I could trust - everyone seems to be hiding something.

I always love a good obsession story and this one takes the cake! It had so many different twists to it, my mind was spinning. Every time I thought I had things worked out, something new would be revealed. This is definitely a book where nothing and no one is as it seems and it really keeps you guessing. 

This book is one that will totally consume you once you start reading it. You will be desperate to know what really happened to Nina  - that journal entry alone was pure brilliance! - and even though it's a crazy read, you won't be able to put it down until you get to that last page! I definitely recommend adding this book to your summer reading list...it's such a fun, addicting read.

Nina Levitt, heir to her husband’s massive fortune, surprised the world when she married the much younger Connor Ford after a brief courtship. With a highly restrictive prenuptial agreement, Nina believed her wealth would tame Connor’s reputed wild ways. But before they were married even two years, Nina’s maid found her dead body floating in the swimming pool. Although her death was ruled a suicide, suspicions lingered, especially when Connor showed up with Mrs. Ford number two shortly after Nina’s death.

Tabitha Ford, who fell in love with Connor when she was seventeen, never forgot him. When he appeared in the restaurant where she was a waitress, all the old feelings returned. Now married to Connor and immersed in immeasurable wealth, she wonders if she can navigate the ritzy social circles Connor inhabits. Instead of the kind, romantic Connor she loves, he becomes increasingly irritable and distant. Tabitha wonders if Nina killed herself or was murdered—and if she is going to be next.

The Wife Who Knew Too Much alternates between Tabitha’s point of view and Nina’s diary as what the wives know converges. The depictions of decadent spending are still eye-popping to me as are the descriptions of the massive mansions in the Hamptons. I’m as out of place as Tabitha who grew up poor with her grandparents. Despite the differences in personality and lifestyle, both Tabitha and Nina were likable. Although there are several suspicious characters, one (correctly) stood out to me pretty early, but there were some unexpected turns. The ending ties up things nicely, and while sometimes I don’t like that, here it worked for me, and I was satisfied with the conclusion. The book was fast-paced and entertaining—great for the beach or an airplane trip.

This is the story of a man who loves two women. Connor falls in love with Tabitha when they’re 17 but she doesn’t come from his world so his grandmother makes sure that they don’t stay together. And then in his 30’s he falls for Nina, an almost 50 year old widower who’s richer than God. But does Connor actually love Nina or does he love the money that he stands to gain when she’s no longer around? And if that’s the case, does that mean he’s the reason Nina is dead at the end of the night after her Gatsby-esque 4th of July bash? 

This was a very quick, easy to read thriller that tied up nicely in end with some heartbreak and a pretty big body count. Great for an escape from quarantine. I only wish there had been more character development and at times the story felt a bit rushed when it could have been more rich with back story.

This book hooked me right from the beginning and had me glued the entire way.  It was action packed and I couldn’t wait to see what would happen next.  It was intriguing how this one was told from Nina and Tabitha’s point of view.  As I was reading I didn’t know whose POV to believe or whether or not to trust Connor.  This book definitely makes the life of the rich look anything but glamorous. I have gotten really good at figuring out how psychological thrillers will end but this one kept me guessing right until the end!  Michele Campbell has a knack for story telling and I can’t wait to see what she comes out with next.  If you’re looking for a compelling summer read that will keep you guessing this is the book for you!

Nina begins to suspect that her second husband, Connor, is trying to kill her in order to move onto another relationship. When Nina ends up dying, Connor and his former girlfriend, Tabitha, are the main suspects. This whodunnit will keep you turning those pages late into the night!

Wow! A can't put down page turner! My first read by this author and won't be my last. A story of a second chance at love full of secrets, lies, betrayal, and twists and turns. Suspenseful and edgy it kept me glued to the pages.

Tabitha can't believe it when her ex boyfriend is seated in her section at the restaurant she works at. It has been years since she has seen him, but it hasn't been years since she has thought about that summer she spent with him. Now, he's married to a millionaire and living the life of the wealthy while nothing really has changed for her. Until he tells her he never stopped loving her and wants to be with her... the only problem is the prenup, which he promises to take care of. Tabitha lies in wait for Connor to get back in touch with her, not knowing what it happening in his life, until Connor's millionaire wife is found dead. The police rule it a suicide and Connor and Tabitha are now free to be together, but if it sounds too good to be true, it usually is.

I am usually one to fall asleep early, especially when I'm reading. The day I started this book, I couldn't put it down, and I read it well into the night. The morning after I finished it, my husband commented that I must have liked the book since I stayed up later than him 😂 and I did really like the book! I was invested in the characters, the story line, and the back-and-forth chapters. It caught me immediately from page one. This would have absolutely been a five-star read for me if it hadn't been for the ending. When discussing this book with a friend, she said she went from reading a good thriller to an action movie, and that is the perfect way to describe this book. The plot didn't need the end drama; it would have been perfectly good tying up a few things maybe five chapters early 🤷🏻‍♀️ Even though I didn't love the ending, I still think this was an enjoyable thriller that kept me guessing. Throw this one in your beach bag and get lost in Tabitha's world for the day.

Fun thriller to read. What really happened to Nina? That is the question you will ask yourself throughout the whole book. You will also be wondering who is bad and who is good. It was an interesting read to get to the bottom of what happened. I was feeling exactly like Tabitha during the book going back and forth on who to trust and who not too. This book keeps you guessing.


*I received a free copy of this book from NetGalley and am voluntarily giving my honest opinion*

The Wife Who Knew Too Much was a quick read that’ll leave you wondering right to the very end. For a lot of the book, I didn’t like the main character Tabitha... mostly because I felt her to be too naive and trusting a man who so obviously was only after power and money in life. 

The story begins with a diary entrance by the wealthy Nina who’d married into wealth only to become a young widow after her husband’s death. One night she meets Connor a very much younger man with whom she immediately falls for despite a friend’s counsel against it. In her diary entrance, she fearfully writes how if she were to be murdered the fault would lie on her husband’s hands & in her death she demanded justice be brought to all those who had conspired against her. 

After this we flashback to when Tabitha and Connor had first met as teenagers, falling quickly into love only to fall quickly out of it once Connor’s grandmother forbade their relationship. Fast forward back to the present, Connor and Tabitha meet again, that spark between them igniting once again. 

Everything changes when Nina, Connor’s wife is found face down in a swimming pool and the coroner labeling it as suicide despite suspicious facts surrounding it all. 

Now pregnant, Tabitha is thrust into this world of sharks that is the one percenters and in it she must come to the realization that all is not as it seems with Connor and Nina in no way committed suicide. It’s a dog eat dog world with the rich, and if Tabitha doesn’t figure out what truly happened to Nina.. she may just end up face down in a pool as well.

Another summer winner from Michele Campbell! I have loved all of her books and I think she just gets better and better. This was a one sitting read full of suspense, twists, and a fantastic plot. I highly recommend this one and any book by Campbell!

Thank you to NetGalley and St.Martin's Press for the ARC.

The Wife Who Knew Too Much is a story full of secrets and lies. Tabitha is surprised when her ex-boyfriend Connor walks into the restaurant where she works years after their devastating breakup. He’s married to wealthy and well-known Nina Levitt but very unhappy. Tabitha and Connor quietly rekindle their relationship and following a 4th of July party, Nina is found dead. 

Tabitha and Connor are free to be together but an investigation into Nina’s death, initially believed to be a suicide, adds tension to their relationship. As Tabitha attempts to adjust to her new life and answer mounting questions, she discovers a note from Nina, adding to her concerns. Does Tabitha even know Connor? Is there anyone she can trust?

I wasn’t buying Tabitha and Connor’s romance — It was rushed and she didn’t think twice about anything. I felt like Tabitha was still the 17 year old girl she was when they first met, not a woman now in her 30s. I know it’s a fictional story, I’m just growing weary of weak and naive female leads. The ending was ok but felt anticlimatic after all the buildup and the reveal. 

Despite my apathy toward Tabitha and other aspects of the story, I had to know where this was headed! The Wife Who Knew Too Much is a quick and entertaining read, ideal for this time of the year, especially poolside or at the beach.