“[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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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.
Very well writen. Held my attention.
.Would definately recomend.
Real twist at the end. Not predictable.
this book TOO long to get to the end.
TOO much work involved for the overall-ness of it.
i actually heard this as an audiobook and i wanted to just DNF it but i kept going because i was only a few hours short of finishing.
homegirl SHOULD NOT be any type of lawyer at all.
and well, i wouldnt like to say that he got what he deserved…but what do you expect.
overall, it was not worth it for me.
This book was much too dark to earn my recommendation.
Jane Corry has written a fascinating and horrifying description of a marriage. Page by page she develops her characters psychology, revealing their deepest secrets. The plot is unique, and the events are viewed from different charact viewpoints. How will it end? Read Her Husband’s Wife and find out for yourself!
This was a good book, page turner.
Great story
Nothing of style or remembrance …..
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