Pretty Little Wife: A Novel

Written by Darby Kane

Narrated by Xe Sands

Darby Kane thrills with this twisty domestic suspense novel that asks one central question: shouldn't a dead husband stay dead?

Lila Ridgefield lives in an idyllic college town, but not everything is what it seems. Lila isn’t what she seems.

A student vanished months ago. Now, Lila’s husband, Aaron, is also missing. At first these cases are treated as horrible coincidences until it’s discovered the student is really the third of three unexplained disappearances over the last few years. The police are desperate to find the connection, if there even is one. Little do they know they might be stumbling over only part of the truth….

With the small town in an uproar, everyone is worried about the whereabouts of their beloved high school teacher. Everyone except Lila, his wife. She’s definitely confused about her missing husband but only because she was the last person to see his body, and now it’s gone.

• Language: English
• Publisher: HarperAudio
• Release date: Dec 29, 2020
• ISBN: 9780063016422

Darby Kane

Darby Kane is a former divorce lawyer with a dual writing personality. Her debut thriller, Pretty Little Wife, was a Book of the Month pick, #1 international bestseller, and has been optioned by Amazon for a television series, starring Gabrielle Union. She’s written romantic suspense as HelenKay Dimon and currently writes stories centered on family hijinks with a mix of suspense and romance. The first, Moorewood Family Rules, has been optioned for television.

Reviews for Pretty Little Wife

[Tara Karen Hendry · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Lots of twists to keep you guessing…right to the very end!

[Verdina Worsley · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Wowzers!!! Wasn't expecting any of that. Job well done. I mean I saw a little, but not like that.

[Brittany · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

So many twists! While I had a major piece figured out about 1/4 through, there were several surprises that just kept me going. Great audio book performance too

[Diamond Jones · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

I’m here for this book. I couldn’t stop listening and enjoyed it from beginning to end. I didn’t expect the ending. When I thought I knew the plot another twist came.

[Terri Sellers · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Loved the suspense, the twists, the strong female characters and the narrator!

[Stephanie Medina · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

GRIPPING!!!!! From the very first page you’re hooked and want to continue reading (listening). This is the first book I’ve read by Darby Kane and I already pre-ordered the next for late this year. Wow. Loved the performance by the narrator - would definitely recommend another list for anything read by Xe Sands and a BONUS if these two connect again!!!! I can’t wait!

[judy scritchfield · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Loved this book!!! I thought I figured the ending out then BOOM!! Great great great!!!

[covington · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Pretty Little Wife by Darby Kane
★ ★ ★ ★ ☆
This thriller had an unexpected ending that I really, really liked. While I caught on eventually about one part of the ending, I didn’t catch on to everything that was to follow, which made the end of this book so, so good. While I was reading it, I felt like it was dragging on a bit, but as soon as it finished I realized that it was all just an extension making this book, and all the bad-A females in it, much more memorable.

For you true crime junkies, you’ll love this one. There are portions of a podcast following the disappearance of local missing girls and Lila’s missing husband, Aaron.

I would definitely read another book by Darby Kane, and I hope there’s more to come from her!

[celia · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Great twists some different always interesting. Easy quick read for the summer

[John Beech · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

A very well written and narrated novel - thanks to both the author and the narrator

[Joan Robinson · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

It kept me guessing. I knew that by the end there was more to come.

[Eedge Eeva · Rating: 1 out of 5 stars]

I started as description is interesting but I couldn't stand the voice. Had feeling that she is trying to dye, seriously all the first chapter I was positive that she is dying and that's why she is finally speaking up. I will try to find a book to read and hopefully will share a good review!

[Britt Treacy · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Absolutely amazing. Couldn't stop listening. Highly recommend listening. You won't be able to stop

[Karen · Rating: 2 out of 5 stars]

The main character and was not very likeable. I was also disappointed in the strong misandry over-tones. It read like promoting a competition between genders was more important to the author than having readers invested in the storyline. Still, I suspect there are many who would like it for this reason. I was expecting more.

[Kristin Benfield · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Love the narration! Kept me hooked from the beginning to the end.

[Kandace Simpson · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

This was good!! Really good, like had to keep listening and shut the world out good. Like the family doesn’t need dinner and I’m unable to work because I can’t stop listening good.

[Lara Pretorius · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Highly recommend a listen! Great story with well developed characters and a twist that you don’t see coming! Narrator did a wonderful job ?

[Farith Pincay · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

no tenía pruebas pero tampoco tenia dudas de quien era el asesino ?

[Stephanie · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

This book was written so well. The story was suspenseful and intriguing.

[Disha jetly · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

This was thriller was full of twists and turns and it kept me on the edge of my seat.

[Thelma Obosi · Rating: 2 out of 5 stars]

The reviews on this book had me sooo excited . Alas , it was very disappointing. Annoying villain annoyingg cops annoying family members, annoying reading voice( i listened to the audio book)

The story had some suspense and i decided to keep listening considering how good the reviews were but i HAD to stop at three chapters to the end.

Ive given it two stars just because its not the worst book ever

[Karen Daniel · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Meet me guessing! Great book that would have been better if the scribd app didn't crash every 10 - 12 minutes.

[Sally de Beer · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

It keeps you guessing until the end, highly recommended read

[Andy Winningham · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Wow! Best book I’ve read in a long time! The narrator was absolutely perfect for this twisty story. Loved every minute!

[Allie Kane · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Such a page turning thriller with a plot twist like no other. I couldn’t stop listening to the audiobook. Loved it! Characters were well developed and it was a true thrill suspense combo. Highly recommend.

[kity16 · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

I liked the story as a whole. But i think there were 3 plot twists at one time. And also the ending left me confused.. did she knew before or did she discover the truth in the police station. That felt like a loose thread. Lila was likable as a character, but i had my doubts from the beginning on him.