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equinevetsreadtoo's review against another edition
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
dsconnolly3's review
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
rmarcin's review against another edition
3.0
Emma is awakened by the police to notify her that Derrick, her husband, was found murdered. Emma isn't too upset, because Derrick wasn't so nice to her once they were married. Now, 27 months later, Emma is married to Tom, and his adult stepdaughter, Brittany, is spending the summer with them. Emma is shaken when the police tell her they have re-opened the murder investigation. When things around Emma's relationship with Tom begin to seem suspicious, Emma starts wondering if Tom had anything to do with the death of her first husband.
This was a mystery that tried to be suspenseful, but I never felt any tension. I also wasn't really invested in the characters, and I felt the ending was a bit rushed.
This was a mystery that tried to be suspenseful, but I never felt any tension. I also wasn't really invested in the characters, and I felt the ending was a bit rushed.
shortsm's review
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
heatherrae987's review
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
judithdcollins's review
4.0
Kate White's latest domestic suspense, THE SECOND HUSBAND, is a gripping twisty murder mystery involving the first husband (Derrick) and the second husband (Tom) of the protagonist, Emma.
How are they connected?
Where nothing is as it appears, Emma was in an unhappy marriage with Derrick. When he was murdered in New York on a business trip, she was not that distraught. She was a suspect. The murder was never solved.
Now she is happily married to Tom, her second husband. They have a beautiful home and two exciting careers. Emma is finally able to feel safe again — until a homicide detective knocks on her door. The cold case is being reopened.
As the investigation gets underway, Emma learns of suspicious things about her new second husband and the events leading up to how they met.
She is also dealing with Tom's stepdaughter, Tom's assistant, and Derrick's brother, which still thinks she had something to do with his brother's murder.
The question arises throughout the novel, "How well do you know the ones you love?"
Emma starts second-guessing her marriage. Did Tom set up everything? Can she trust him.? Why is he lying?
With many red herrings, everyone is a suspect.
A well-written multi-layered family drama from financial, art theft, embezzlement, fraud, greed, and murder will keep you gripped to the pages while all the secrets, lies, and deception are slowly unraveled.
AUDIOBOOK: I purchased the audiobook (Harper Audio) and narrator Leslie Howard delivered an absorbing and entertaining listening experience.
Fans of Kimberly Belle and BA. Paris will enjoy this one!
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www.JudithDCollins.com
@JudithDCollins | #JDCMustReadBooks
My Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4/5 Stars
Pub Date: June 28, 2022
How are they connected?
Where nothing is as it appears, Emma was in an unhappy marriage with Derrick. When he was murdered in New York on a business trip, she was not that distraught. She was a suspect. The murder was never solved.
Now she is happily married to Tom, her second husband. They have a beautiful home and two exciting careers. Emma is finally able to feel safe again — until a homicide detective knocks on her door. The cold case is being reopened.
As the investigation gets underway, Emma learns of suspicious things about her new second husband and the events leading up to how they met.
She is also dealing with Tom's stepdaughter, Tom's assistant, and Derrick's brother, which still thinks she had something to do with his brother's murder.
The question arises throughout the novel, "How well do you know the ones you love?"
Emma starts second-guessing her marriage. Did Tom set up everything? Can she trust him.? Why is he lying?
With many red herrings, everyone is a suspect.
A well-written multi-layered family drama from financial, art theft, embezzlement, fraud, greed, and murder will keep you gripped to the pages while all the secrets, lies, and deception are slowly unraveled.
AUDIOBOOK: I purchased the audiobook (Harper Audio) and narrator Leslie Howard delivered an absorbing and entertaining listening experience.
Fans of Kimberly Belle and BA. Paris will enjoy this one!
Blog Review Posted @
www.JudithDCollins.com
@JudithDCollins | #JDCMustReadBooks
My Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4/5 Stars
Pub Date: June 28, 2022
thebookjunkee's review
4.0
3.5 stars rounding up to 4 for goodreads
I enjoyed this up until the climax. It had so much potential to have a brilliant twist and I just felt like it didn't live up to the build up of the story. It was good but I really wish it gave me that "omg" factor.
I enjoyed this up until the climax. It had so much potential to have a brilliant twist and I just felt like it didn't live up to the build up of the story. It was good but I really wish it gave me that "omg" factor.