This is such a great story with excellent pacing.
The great writing is fast and smooth. This makes the story addictive

This book started off good and i had high hopes not knowing where it was going to go. It ended up falling a little bit flat lacking the punch until about 80% in

I received an ARC of this book thanks to NetGalley and publisher HQ in exchange for an honest review.

The Wife Who Knew Too Much is the story of Tabitha, a woman who reunites with her first love only to discover he is married to millionaire. When his wife mysteriously dies, Tabitha is free to marry him. However, her new life is not all it's cracked up to be and the ghost of Connor's first wife hangs over Tabby whatever she does.

I really wanted to like this book but honestly, it's very mediocre on the whole. Firstly, this is essentially a retelling of Rebecca (at least for the first 50/75%) with little new to keep you interested. Once married, Connor leaves Tabby alone in his large house with a creepy housekeeper who is obsessed with his first wife. I've seen this before and there was nothing to keep me engaged or invested. This book is also not advertised as a retelling so it feels less like an intentional homage and more like a cheeky ripoff.

Secondly, this book felt very long. The plot and premise are relatively simple and the characters simply aren't strong enough to justify its length. I had guessed what was going to happen very early on and, while I didn't have all of the details, I wasn't wrong. This left me reading a thriller with a plot which felt stale, characters who were flat and no sense of stakes or excitement.

Overall, while I may be quite harsh on this book, I have read much worse. The writing itself is not bad which stopped me from putting it down. There's real potential here, I just think the characters needed to be stronger in order to give the reader something to care about.

Overall Rating: 3/5 stars

Nina Levitt is a wealthy, influential woman and when she is found dead in a suspected drowning, suspicion falls on her younger husband, Connor.
Connor has recently reunited with his childhood sweetheart, Tabitha, but can’t risk his wife finding out, or he gets nothing if they divorce.
Does that give him motive for murder?

Tabitha goes from independent woman to totally love struck and obsessed with Connor, to the point she seemed like a totally different person. I ended up not liking her character much at all and didn’t really care what happened to her.

The other characters were OK but I didn’t really warm to or relate to any of them.

Each chapter is from the point of view of a different wife, either Nina or Tabitha. This format worked quite well.
The chapters are quite short which keeps you reading.

At times I found the story seemed to drag on a bit and it was also quite predictable. I wasn’t too shocked at what happened.

Overall, this book was alright but lacked suspense for me.

Thanks to Harper Collins, HQ Stories for a copy to review.

I’ve heard great things about this authors books and this one didn’t disappoint. A true page-turned and one I couldn’t put down. I was hooked, I was confused, I craved information and the story. A very enjoyable, gripping read and one I will be recommending to thriller fans.

A brilliant read, so twisty and gripping. I was absolutely hooked and raced through it in just over a day. The author is going straight to my must-read list!

A great read - an engaging thriller that does what it should - keeps the pages turning. Thanks for the opportunity to read.

⭐ Engaging plot you won't want to put down!
⭐ Fast-paced & thoroughly entertaining - I found myself picking up this novel at every possible opportunity.
⭐ I enjoyed the way it was written through diary entries of one wife & the thoughts of another.
⭐ The red herrings sprinkled throughout will keep you on your toes & guessing.
⭐ I'd figured out a bit of the conclusion but I loved the fact it was realistic & oh so satisfying.

This was a great thriller.
Would say this one was a great beach read and very enjoyable.

I thought it was very original and fun...and didn't know which way it was going to go from one chapter to the next. Definitely kept me guessing.

The characters were very well drawn but none of them were in the slightest bit likeable.

Tabitha was probably the biggest sad sap I have ever met in literature. She just made me cringe. She was so pathetic...
Just the kind of woman who gives women a bad name for being soft and simple and naive and vulnerable. I was embarrassed for her throughout the book.

Not a single one of her decisions were relatable. I was ashamed of every single decision she made...as a woman and just as a human being with intelligence...Tabitha was pathetic and unintelligent and I wanted to shake her so hard.

Yes that was a lovely romance you had when you were 17 but get a grip woman! It didn't even end well! I just cringed at every decision she made.

Connor was psychologically abusive and money orientated....and even though I found Tabitha embarrassing...I still didn't see what she saw in him.

These awful rich people get married awfully quickly after deaths...shameful...

However I did appreciate that I had such strong feelings about these characters and that made the book very enjoyable as I didn't mind who was at fault as I wasn't a fan of them and was just happy to see where it would go.

It was a fun, interesting thriller and I would definitely recommend.

Thanks to the authors, publisher and Netgalley for a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

Where do I start with this review!

It’s most definitely a page Turner set in two periods. Past and present, and those periods are at polar opposite. One a tale of rich, having more money than sense - Yes money grows on trees. And the other that just can’t make ends.

But they both have one thing in common. - rich or poor doesn’t provide the protection you need if someone knows way too much and is about to do anything to keep you quiet.

This is such an easy ready, pages turn easily and fast. And in Michelle’s style (noted from reading her previous book) there are several twists and turns.

WOW... This book was a wild ride and I did not want to put it down.

This is a thriller. The main person we follow in this book is Tabitha. In this book we are trying to figure out who killed a very rich woman named Nina. Nina was married to Connor who is Tabitha new husband when she was killed. I am not going to say anything else about the plot, so I do not give anything away. The twist and turn kept me on the edged of my sit. I really did not guess any of them, but I guess part of one. Wow... My head is still spinning thinking of the ending because it was so good. I love this book so much. If you love family drama thrillers you may love this one. It starts out slow, but it picks up the pace very fast. I was kindly provided an e-copy of this book by the publisher or author via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

This book was most definitely a page turner and had me hooked instantly.

The theme in this book is a domestic suspense which perfectly highlights the consequences of money, power and of course love. The way in which the author has written this book really captures the readers attention and holds it firmly throughout. The story is so intricate and well constructed, you can't help but find yourself completely emerged in the world in which the author has created.

The story is told from two different perspectives which I really loved. It added so much depth and detail to an already consuming read.

The plot throughout is perfectly paced, with the exact right level of suspense to have you on the edge of your seat at times!. And the way in which the story concluded was unexpected and thrilling.

I thoroughly enjoyed this book and couldn't recommend it highly enough!

There's Nina and Connor.
There's Tabitha and Connor.
And there's Nina's diary where it all begins...

Nina writes an entry into her diary she's convinced she is going to be murdered.
Tabitha embarks on a love affair with the one who got away. Her teenage first love Connor.. Trouble is he's married to the rich, powerful Nina.

What follows is a gripping domestic thriller.

I was immediately drawn to this book from the cover and blurb. I knew it was going to be a cracker and my instincts were right. What a brilliant book!

From the get go this book gripped me and did not let up at all finishing with a satisfying ending navigated throughout by twists and turns a plenty that I really enjoyed. I liked the way the story was told through the two ladies perspectives from two different worlds in a nicely woven contrast.

For a pacy and satisfying read make sure you pack a copy of this book for your next holiday. In my opinion it's the perfect book to take on holiday with you - a suitcase essential ;) It's perfect for me to recommend to friends with confidence they will enjoy it.

This was my first book I've read by Michele Campbell and I wouldn't hesitate to read more.

Thank you to Netgalley and HQ for this ARC in exchange for my honest review.

Nina was once called a gold-digger. Now she is the one holding the purse strings she has been accused of being brainwashed by one. Connor is young, handsome, smart and ambitious. He is easy on the eye and a pleasure in bed. Why would anyone think he has ulterior motives just because she is much older and worth a fortune? Why would anyone think marrying him is a mistake?

Tabitha never really got over her first love - her rich boy from the other side of the tracks. He made her believe she was special, was enough for him and more than just a physical distraction. The rude awakening she experienced has always remained with her, as has the passion and attraction she felt for Connor at the time.

When Nina meets an untimely end, which she predicts, suspicion falls on those closest to her and of course those with a motive. Sometimes things are just too convenient to be true though or are they?

Although this lacks the clarity and precise plotting of the previous books by Campbell it is still a driven and engaging read. It's a domestic thriller with plenty of paths leading in the wrong direction. What victim and suspect have in common is the belief that there is something like pure passion, devotion and love is out there for everyone, whereas the truth is a wee bit more cynical than that.

This time last year I really enjoyed Michele’s previous thriller, A Stranger on the Beach and so was looking forward to reading this latest offering from Michele and I have to say it didn’t disappoint. It’s one of those books you can just disappear into. Set in an America where you can either be dripping in money or struggling to make ends meet yet neither situation will protect you if you know too much and someone wants you silenced.

It goes without saying that Connor, the husband, is immediately under suspicion before you even get past the first few pages. His wife is rich and angry. She has not only been betrayed but she has discovered something that implicates her husband in her potential death. Not long after she is found dead. A suspected suicide but we are immediately suspicious. We look back as events began to unfold two years prior to the tragedy and even further back in Connor’s past to a summer romance with the woman who would be soon be pulled back into his life. Yet who is this man she considers the love of her life? Is he everything he seems? And what hold does he have over her? and will that hold put her in danger?

I loved the many different layers of this novel. I never really knew who to trust and each character seemed unreliable. Even at the end I still wasn’t sure of the innocence of one character and that’s one of the great things about Michele’s writing. She leads you through and you’re never really sure who is guilty, who is innocent and there are plenty of snakes in the grass here. It was an excellent thriller to escape into. An easy read that had me reading into the night. Thoroughly enjoyable.

This domestic suspense story explores the human consequences of love, money and power. It embroils the reader in an intricately built world of abuse, deceit and lust with believable characters and insidious suspense.

Told from two perspectives; journal entries from Nina, the first Mrs Ford and Tabitha, the second Mrs Ford's past and present points of view. The story draws the reader into two parallel worlds of the rich and poor and explores what someone will do for power and wealth. Tabitha and Nina are both unreliable protagonists, but they both engender the reader's empathy. Connor is weak and driven by the need for money and not as easy to like. The cast of secondary characters all add to the story and provide its plot twists.

The fast-paced plot builds a world of betrayal and division. It blends introspection and criminal investigation to deliver an absorbing story. I guessed part of the outcome, but that adds to the enjoyment, and the poignant conclusion is both realistic and satisfying.

I received a copy of this book from HQ via NetGalley in return for an honest review.

What started as a powerful opening – discovering that Nina believes she is going to be murdered for her money – becomes a novel of intrigue and many questions. However, I did feel the intensity lessened in the last quarter of the book and I found the ending a bit too prolonged.

I really enjoyed the premise of this story. The novel is told from Tabitha and Nina’s perspective. Following the women in Tabitha’s teenage years; Nina’s first encounter with Conner; Nina’s final evening; and the aftermath of Nina’s death, readers gain an insight into the questions surrounding this unexpected death. There is not too many clues provided and Campbell suggests enough deception regarding Conner’s behaviour that it is difficult not to suspect him. Especially when there is a lot of money and an iron-clad pre-nup involved. When it becomes clear that Tabitha is being framed for Nina’s death, you cannot help but wonder how she will be able to prove her innocence.

I think my suspicions towards Conner were also manipulated by Tabitha’s own feelings. Despite being pregnant with his child and finally married, she cannot help but cast doubt over his actions. At times I felt that Tabitha was a little bit of a push-over; far too accepting of Conner’s demands because she is “inexperienced” in mixing with very rich clientele. Indeed, her willingness to follow Conner was a little bit unsettling, especially as it is revealed that she has had such a terrible first marriage. In my opinion, I did not feel that Tabitha had grown or learnt any lessons from her previous relationship.

Despite these misgivings, this book is very easy to follow. The plot develops very quickly and at first I could not guess how it would conclude. However, when I suddenly had an inkling of how the story might finish, I think I lost patience with the narrative and wanted more revelations to come sooner. I think this is why I found the closing just a bit too drawn out for my liking; I could see how the mystery would be solved and wanted less action, more closure.

This is a good thriller with plenty of suspicions to keep you intrigued. Even if you are able to calculate some of the plot strands, I do think Campbell pulled them together in a very interesting way. With the opportunity of inheriting millions of dollars, suddenly many characters have a clear motive of removing Nina from the picture. Just which one is the real perpetrator?

With thanks to HQ books and NetGalley for providing me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

This was my second book of 2020 and another belter of a read. It's dark, deadly and dangerous. What really happened to Nina? There is so much more to this story than just a who did it? It's clever. Twisted. Dark. Well thought out. It even contains a shoot out scene! Phew. Kept me turning the pages. Hooked. Gripping. Thrilling.

I must admit though that I was on Tabithas side from the start she didn't even know what she was about to get herself into poor woman. It's a fast paced, action packed read where plenty of secrets and hidden motives will soon be out in the open. Its true what they say... Money does cause a lot of fights, deaths and secrets. This is all about money... A lot of money.

A happyish ending for Tabitha, she deserved it! Plenty of characters got what were coming to them. Brilliantly written. Another that messed with my head at how clever it all was and who did what to who etc. You can't trust anyone. This is a story where history appears again and not in a good light. A brilliant read. Highly recommend. A well deserved four stars from me.

The Wife Who Knew Too Much is a gripping story surrounding obsession, love and wealth. A classic 'who done it?' tale, which I thoroughly enjoyed. The characters aren't particularly likeable - Tabitha is obsessed with the prospect of finding love I think, and this clouds her judgement the majority of the way through the book. To the point where I wanted to grab her shoulders and tell her to wake up!

I didn't trust one character, and built up my own case in my head, in the end I was half right. I loved that Michele included sections of Nina's past from her point of view too, it gave me more of a sense of who she was.

Fast paced and addicting thriller!

Wowzers! What a book!! I had zero clues what was in store for me and I didn’t expect this one. It was a dark look at the world of money, and the story of the ones that have it and the ones who don’t.

Tabitha our leading lady, madly in love with Connor, a boy she dated as a teenager. Who inadvertently dumps her for money, when he waltzes back into her life, and now there is a lot more money at stake.

The book flies down the track at full speed. We meet Nina, we meet Connor, there is love, there is Tabitha, there is death and there is a whole lot of what the actual heck is happening. I love how Michele’s book really amp up on the tension and ferocity of the secrets and red herrings and twists are at a neck-breaking speed. I personally loved this! It made for such an enthralling read.

I did find Tabitha a bit wet at times and careless. Yet, this whole situation we find ourselves in wouldn’t have occurred if she had not behaved that way. She is easily manipulated and naive when it comes to the way her life is progressing.

I could never make my mind up with the characters because in the way they were written, one minute I hated them and then the next bit I didn’t hate them as much and round and round we go. They all had their flaws and weaknesses and these things start coming to the forefront of the story. Blasé comments made, mean so much more as you start to reach the end, literally pulling that bloody rug from you.

I found this book to be quite addictive (thank god for Christmas break) and one I wanted to read in one sitting. I was a sucker for the storyline and for how this story would all play out. Who would be left still standing once the dust had settled?