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.

Another twisty story By Darby, Kane! Murder, manipulation, mysteries, and more! What else could you want from a book?

I highly suggest pre-ordering this one! Thank you, NetGalley and the publisher for my ARC!

I love Darby Kane’s writing style so I was so excited to read What The Wife Knew. The writing pulls you into this shocking, twisty story from the beginning. If you love books about revenge, lies, and gas-lighting, manipulative parents with a shocking twist you’ll love What The Wife Knew.

So much fun! Dr. Richmond Dougherty is a man with many secrets but is hailed as a hero and renowned pediatric surgeon. After he discards wife #1, Kathryn, to marry young Addison, his life unravels at an alarming rate. When Richmond is violently murdered, Addison is annoyed that she hadn’t had time to expose his sinister past and she needs to find out who killed him before she could do it herself and before she is accused of the crime.

This is a very fast paced story even though it alternates between two POVs and multiple timelines. The ending was a bit over the top but the twists are definitely gasp worthy.

Thank you Netgalley, William Morrow, and the author for this eARC in exchange for my honest review. This book will be available for purchase on December 10, 2024

Really love Darby Kane but this one fell a little short at times. I enjoyed the storyline and the ending was okay. Enjoyed her other stories more. Thank you NetGalley for this arc

When Addison’s Husband ends up murdered, she is the obvious culprit, but just how many enemies did Richmond really have?

This book was one of those books that draws you in from the beginning and doesn’t let go! The twists were well thought out and weren’t the obvious routes that are overdone time and time again. This novel had great pacing and kept me in suspense with every page. I am so excited to read other books written by Darby and am now adding her to my favorite authors list!

Addison is a young woman used by her toxic mother to settle an old vendetta with a narcissistic, ego-maniacal surgeon, Richmond, whose life has largely been a lie. When Richmond, who Addison marries for the sole purpose of destroying his life, turns up dead, the intrigue begins. As the new, much younger wife destined to inherit her husband's wealth, Addison becomes the prime suspect.

As the story unfolds, we learn that Addison isn't the only possible suspect who may have wanted him dead. Could it be his partner at his medical practice, his ex-wife, Kathryn, the father of a child who died in his care, or even his son. Tied in with who killed Richmond is the question of why Addison's mother wants revenge on him.

As far as a thriller goes, What the Wife Knew definitely has a ton of twists and turns that keep you guessing. However, the number of characters added throughout the story almost seemed to be introduced for the whole purpose of confusing the reader and added little depth to the plot.

I want to thank Darby Kane, William Morrow Paperbacks and Netgalley for the opportunity to read this title for an honest review.

I loved the authors prior book but I was disappointed in What the Wife Knew. The twist felt obvious, the writing disjointed and I did not care about any of the characters.

I received an ARC from William Morrow | William Morrow Paperbacks via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

3.5 stars rounded down

I received an ARC of this book from William Morrow via NetGalley in exchange for my honest feedback. I am a little stumped on how to rate this one. It is a very original premise, with first person POV and supremely unlikable characters.

The original reveal of "what Richmond did" came at an appropriate time before I got frustrated with hints/foreshadowing. But then it became a bit too long/slow; I found myself checking the location percentage on my Kindle. Some characters' actions defied belief, which is always a problem for me since I vastly prefer realistic books. The bait & switch near the end was kind of insane.

Despite all these issues, I did develop a soft spot for Addison, mostly due to how she empathizes with others.

Dr. Richmond Dougherty, a famous surgeon and past shooting survivor hero, is married to his second wife, Addison. But Addison knows his secrets, and has plans for her new husband, including killing him. The only problem: someone beat her to it. What The Wife Knew is a sharply written, taut thriller with a pace so fast it’ll have your head spinning. Despite her murderous intentions, you can’t help but love Addison’s character, as her witty and laugh-out-loud sarcasm make this a delightful read and she carries the story effortlessly. The twists and turns rival any rollercoaster, the dialogue is truly compelling, and this thriller definitely delivers the goods. Can’t recommend this one highly enough, devoured this is one sitting, and loved every second.
I received an ARC of this book from the publisher through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

I loved Derby Cane’s debut, but this one didn’t live up to it. The storyline got confusing and convoluted, and some of the final reveals felt like they got buried because there were so many twists that came in at the end. I liked this book and would probably recommend it, but thought it was going to be much better.

What the Wife Knew was my first novel read by this author, and I immediately went and bought another one of her books. This fast-paced book had me on the edge of my seat, attempting to guess twist after twist.

Richmond is not only a well-renowned surgeon, but he is also a hometown hero. Addison is his second wife who not only wants to tarnish his reputation, but she also wants him dead. That is until she finds someone beat her to the kill. Now the authorities, townsfolk, and Richmond's ex-wife Kathryn believe she harmed Richmond. Addison begins getting threats in her own home as she struggles to prove her innocence all while still trying to unravel Richmond's legacy.

I could not put this book down. I had to know what blackmail Addison had on Richmond, who really killed him, who was threatening Addison, and why this was planned years in advance. I would recommend this read to anyone who likes suspense and a twisty psychological thriller.