“[A] must-read thriller . . . My Husband’s Wife has an ending that will change the way you view marriage forever.” —Bustle “If you loved Gone Girl and The Talented Mr. Ripley, you’ll love My Husband’s Wife. It’s got every thriller’s trifecta: love, marriage, and murder.” —Parade “The novel’s plot is as provocative as its title.” —The Washington Post From the bestselling author of The Dead Ex, a … —Parade
“The novel’s plot is as provocative as its title.” —The Washington Post
From the bestselling author of The Dead Ex, a deliciously addictive psychological thriller about the powerful effects of little white lies on three intertwined lives–and when those secrets become deadly
When young lawyer Lily marries Ed, she’s determined to make a fresh start and leave the secrets of the past behind. But then she takes on her first murder case and meets Joe, a convicted murderer to whom Lily is strangely drawn—and for whom she will soon be willing to risk almost anything.
But Lily is not the only one with secrets. Her next-door neighbor Carla may be only nine, but she has already learned that secrets are powerful things. That they can get her whatever she wants.
When Lily finds Carla on her doorstep twelve years later, a chain of events is set in motion that can end only one way.
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Excellent reading. Highly recommended
I was surprised how the book went in so many directions.
This is a good read.The book is written in a way that you find yourself pulling for a person because you feel that you can relate.
A little confusing but good
My Husbands Wife By Jane Corry the writing is excellent, characters are interesting, some more twisted than others but all are great! The storyline is loaded with twists, turns and heart stopping moments, you will be hooked! Narration by Rosalyn Landor is outstanding!!! I Highly Recommend!
The plot is good, and there are some twists, but it is kind of hard to read. The characters, even the main ones aren’t very likeable.
I started this book four times before I could get into it. Once I did start, it was an easy and enjoyable read.
This book has some unique twists! Highly recommend!
My Husband’s Wife is the story of Lily — a young lawyer when the book begins in 2000, just taking on her first murder trial, where she meets Joe Thomas. Joe is convicted of murdering his girlfriend, and Lily is convinced of his innocence. Meanwhile, she is trying to maintain her new marriage to aspiring artist Ed, while looking after her young neighbor, Carla, every weekend.
I fell into this book so fast, and could not put it down. I absolutely loved the first half of the book, so when I realized it skips ahead to 13 years in the future, I was nervous. Luckily, that was unfounded since the second half was just as (if not more than) engrossing as the first. As things from Lily’s past come back to haunt her in the present, she is forced to face things she’s tried to ignore for years.
My Husband’s Wife is the perfect thriller. It has everything I love: great characters, immersive writing, an unsettling plot, and unreliable people throughout. And better yet, all of these things were done amazingly well.
Brilliant, original and complex, with a dark triangle at its center. A compelling thriller that kept me turning the pages until the end.
This book was an easy and fairly safe read .
I just could not get into this book. I read five chapters and put it down. Few days later read three chapters. A week later tried another four chapters and quite. I read at least two books a week and to me this book was a sleeper.
This book has received many raves. Not from me. I did think it had an interesting, tho convoluted plot. Biggest problem was that I could not like any of the character
‘S. Over all they were all Whitney & nothing to admire. Lily came the closest but still, so many lies & even though they would say they knew it was wrong…. you need a hero. Theses were sad, forgettable figures. I was glad when it finally ended.
The title grabbed me, but not the story-not as much as I’d hoped. Well-written, but I was never quite sure of the author’s purpose with this group of morally challenged characters.
I had a real tough time getting through this book. I kept waiting for the other shoe to drop, waiting for something dramatic to happen, waiting for the BIG finale. Ms. Corry has crafted an interesting novel, but the BANG just isn’t there. The thriller/suspense times in the book were underdeveloped, I was not on the edge of my feet, and those areas could have been extraordinary and intense. Those times were related much like sitting down for dinner at night with no build up. It just happened, and, okay moving. This is disappointing to me. The story is good, but it could have been told much better.
Many twists and turns will keep you guessing.
If I could give this book 10 stars, I would! This book was beautifully written. I was invested in all the characters, even the ones I didn’t like. My Husband’s Wife is full of suspense and plot twists. This was the first book of Jane Corry’s that I’ve read but it won’t be the last!
What a interwoven story of characters. Lily meets Ed and after a short wowing marry. Ed and Lily struggle together, but try to make the marriage work. In the picture comes a little girl, who Ed likes to draw and paint. A distraction for the couple’s relationship. Lily gets a murderer off and finds the barrister is hooking up with Carla’s mom. An ultimatum is issued to Carla’s mom to not see him anymore. Lily gets caught up with the ex-con and a one time hook up happens. Lily learns she’s pregnant, putting her relationship with Ed to the forefront and working to be a couple. Baby is born, but right away there are issues. As the child grows up, in walks Carla again, this time as an adult. Ed once again is caught up wanting to paint the Italian girl. Ed and Lily must send their child to live with her parents and attend school for special needs. Ed and Carla get caught having an affair. Divorce and then a remarriage for Ed, because of a pregnant Carla. Trouble ensnares the new couple when Carla gets postpartum. The new couple fight and Carla stabs Ed. Ex-con comes in to finish the job Carla started on Ed, saying he was doing it for Lily. Carla gets Lily to defend her and get her off of a murder charge. Only to find out Carla did murder Ed with the help from Joe. A confrontation happens between Lily and Carla. Carla pushes Lily who falls and hits her head and break some bones. Only Joe is always watching and attacks Carla. Both Joe and Carla go to prison. And in the end, Lily finds love with Ross. The only person to really be a friend to her and to her son.
Fascinating charactures.Lots of suspense
I was quite disappointed with this book. I expected so much more from this. What makes it worse is the fact that’s it’s been sitting here waiting for me for so long! It’s very slow, there’s no action going on for most of the book. I kept wondering Why the title? What does it mean? It doesn’t mean anything until pretty much the last 25% of the book. That’s when all the action and suspense starts. But even that was just so disappointing. I wasn’t sitting on the edge of my seat. The characters are very shallow, unbelievable. There is no character buildup. This story has so much potential but it just wasn’t there for me.