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The Wife Who Knew Too Much

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This is my first book by Michele Campbell even though I’ve heard her mentioned in the domestic thriller category before. This was a really fast paced engaging domestic thriller following three main characters; Nina, Connor and Tabitha. I was immediately hooked in from the beginning with the entries in Nina’s journal and there was definitely some surprises throughout the book that I didn’t see coming.

Thank you to NetGalley for providing an ecopy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

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Campbell is a name to watch.
The Wife Who Knew Too Much is a masterful psychological thriller with your edge of seat suspense until it's shocking ending which made me dizzy. Literally saying, this is the best psychological thriller I've read in 2020. Highly recommended.

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I absolutely love books by Campbell. They are always absolutely impossible to put down, filled with a mix of characters and plot twists to make you gasp, as well as being completely unpredictable.
I have been pulled into this one from the very start. I have been completely unable to predict where this book was going which has really built up the tension and suspense as I have read this one.
The characters in this book are a mixed bag, there are some who you can't help but like and others that you automatically distrust. This mix makes this a great read.
I have read other books by Campbell, but I definitely feel as though this is the best yet. I have been completely enthralled from the beginning. The author has kept me guessing and there is absolutely no way that I could have predicted what was going to happen.
This is completely unique to anything I've read previously. However, the cover is absolutely gorgeous and attracts your attention. The book is the perfect length with an absolutely unpredictable abs gripping plot.
A definite five star read for me. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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This was exactly what I expect when I request a book by Michele Campbell . Lots of drama , lavish settings , a strong female lead . I read this in one sitting and couldn't put it down . Tabitha stuck in a dead end job in the town where she grew up is shocked when her first love walks in to the restaurant . He is now unhappily married to a very rich woman , they start up where they left off and begin an affair , with Connor promising he will leave his wife . , not quite as straight forward as that , especially when his wife Nina supposedly commits suicide .
No spoilers but a fantastic read as usual

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Thirteen years ago, aged 17, Tabitha fell in love with Connor Ford. However, both their families are against the relationship and so it ends. In the present day, Tabitha is waitressing when Connor enters her life again but there’s just one problem - he’s married to mega rich Nina Levitt and locked into a prenup. Will Tabby allow Connor to sweep her off her feet again? What about the wife? Is it a happy ever after for the initially doomed pair? Well, this is Michele Campbell so you know it’s not going to be that simple!!

I think it must be some kind of record with the speed in which my eyes first popped out of my head in this book. The first few sentences. What? Yes, indeed. Much of the book is absolutely gripping and so hard to put down. Sleep? Sadly the heavy eyelids forced me to put it down. Part of the story is told by Nina and I find those sections have a lot of snap, crackle and pop and you are glued to the narrative. The love Tabby feels for Connor comes across loud and clear but she seems so naive although in fairness that is knocked out of her and she uses her wits to defend herself when events turn against her. At times the tension in the book is so taut the atmosphere can be cut with a knife. You have absolutely no idea who is trustworthy, who is the threat to Nina and Tabby? Can we trust Connor? Is he a good guy or is he a Casanova con man? That is especially puzzling and keeps you invested in learning the truth. I think there must be a character flaw in me as the character I enjoy the most is Lauren who has a really snarky smart mouth who livens up a page!!!!

As Tabitha's account of events progresses there is a palpable air of hysteria which at times is as audible as if she uses a loud hailer. As we reach the conclusion which has more twists than you can count, are certainly creative but are maybe a bit much for me. I’m not sure I completely buy into it but I’ll say one thing for it, it’s extremely entertaining and let’s face it that’s why I like this genre!

Overall, it’s a darn good read, it has several chin droppers, attractive mouth wide open in shock moments which I really like. It’s an easy to read and entertaining psychological thriller from a really good author.

With thanks to NetGalley and HQ for the much appreciated ARC in return for an honest review.

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