The Wife Who Knew Too Much by Michele Campbell

Star rating: 4/5

Thank you NetGalley and St. Martin's Press for this ARC! 

Summary:

Connor was Tabitha's first love. They had a whirlwind summer romance as teenagers, but his family forced them apart when they found out due to Tabitha's low social status. Now, several years later, they meet again and fall back in love. The only problem is that Connor is married - to a fabulously wealthy woman named Nina. Their prenuptial agreement states that if he initiates divorce or is unfaithful, he gets nothing. Connor asks Tabitha to be patient while he figures out how to separate from Nina and still secure some money. But Tabitha can't be too patient, because she is pregnant.

And then, all too conveniently, Nina is dead.

Her death is initially ruled suicide, but there are many suspicious aspects of her death. The investigation that follows leaves Tabitha frightened and unsure of whether she can really trust the man she loves. 

Review:

A tale as old as time - wealthy spouse dies under mysterious circumstances, those who stand to benefit most from their death are the key suspects. Unfortunately, there was not much unique about this story. While the twist at the end did take me by surprise, it didn't make a whole lot of sense or feel very realistic to me. I also felt that the character development was seriously lacking (and I recognize that thrillers don't require the most deeply developed characters, but just a little more personality, please!) That being said, this book was well-written and held my attention, which is ultimately what makes it a 4 for me. This was my first Michele Campbell book, and I would give more of her books a chance! I recommend this book for fans of Megan Miranda and Lucy Foley.  The Wife Who Knew Too Much will be available to the public on July 28th 2020!