The Woman He Loved Before

Written by Dorothy Koomson

Narrated by Adjoa Andoh

Libby has a nice life with a great job, a gorgeous husband and a big home by the sea. But she's becoming more unsure of Jack's feelings for her - and if he is over the mysterious death of Eve, his first wife.

When fate intervenes in their relationship, Libby decides to find out all she can about the man she hastily married and the seemingly perfect Eve.

Eventually Libby stumbles across some startling truths about Eve. As she begins to unearth more and more devastating secrets, Libby becomes frightened that she too will end up like the first woman Jack loved. . .

• Language: English
• Publisher: Hachette Audio
• Release date: May 14, 2013
• ISBN: 9781478952336

Reviews for The Woman He Loved Before

[tina1969_1 · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

Libby has a nice life with a gorgeous husband and a big home by the sea. But over time she is becoming more unsure if Jack has ever loved her ? and if he is over the death of Eve, his first wife. When fate intervenes in their relationship, Libby decides to find out all she can about the man she hastily married and the seemingly perfect Eve. Eventually Libby stumbles across some startling truths about Eve, and is soon unearthing more and more devastating family secrets. Frightened by what she finds and the damage it could cause, Libby starts to worry that she too will end up like the first woman Jack loved.My Thoughts:After reading ‘The Ice Cream Girls’ which I thought was brilliant I then picked up this book. Again I don’t think that the reader should be fooled by the sugary pink cover. Yes this book may be a love story but it does have a darker edge to it. I was actually speechless at one point in the book as I really didn’t see what was coming, and that turned the book from a love story and gave the book it’s edge.I didn’t feel that the book was as good as ‘The Ice Cream Girls’ but I still throughly enjoyed it. I loved Eve’s diary which heavily dominated the story and gave the book that extra something.I first read a DK ‘My Best Friends Girl’ for book group a long time ago and found that very chick lit and I have to say that I really didn’t like it all. If it hadn’t have been for ‘The Ice Cream Girls’ coming on to tv I would’t have picked up another book by DK and I have to say that I am glad I did.My only niggle is that at the beginning Jack is under suspicion from the police about Libby accident and Eve’s death and this was not followed through. This needed a little explianing why then could have been left alone. That as I say is a little niggle.Overall a very entertaining read that had me hooked and I will again look for more of DK books.

[marlene9nl · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

Another great read by Dorothy Koomson. Thanks to bookcrossing I discovered her and am now a fan. Really looking forward to reading her books. Bought this book new and am glad I did. It is not a light chick lit but most of her books have context. That's why i like them so much. It is a sad story about how some decisions at a young age can change your life for the bad, something I am alas very familiar with.
Can't wait for her next book.

[jolzyn · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

I have been on look out for this book since the day i know it is released but i was holding back because i want to get it in the form of an ebook. I was ecstatic when i get to purchased the book via Booksonboard. I read all the author's book and not once have she dissappointed her reader. So, i know, this book will not be an exception. One can just imagine how the high my expectation of the book is and i am glad that i picked this book to read ;)From the beginning, with a title such as this, i am expecting to read that Jake is mentally unsound and that he was responsible for the death of Eve. It is not helping when the story is pointing at him for the wrongdoings. I find i can relate easily to Libby's character; her curiosity and confusion make her wanting to find out the event leading to Eve's death. It was in my mind, that Jake is the cause of it and it is now Libby's turn to have the same fate as Eve. It was never in my mind, it was going to be otherwise and the ending of the book, was not something that i am expected.Overall, this book is really good; in terms of plot and characters and very engaging to read albeit rather long at time. I truly enjoyed reading it and was rather sad when i reached the last page of the book;

[kiwifortyniner · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

A gripping novel that I found hard to put down. and I liked the twist at the end. A good read.