The Second Husband

A Novel

By: Kate White

Narrated by: Leslie Howard

A woman’s seemingly perfect second marriage is rocked by a discovery about the death of her first husband in this twisty psychological thriller from Kate White, the New York Times bestselling author whom Entertainment Weekly called “impossible to outwit.”

Recovering from the unsolved murder of her first husband, Derrick, thirtysomething Emma Hawke has built a new life with Tom, a handsome, successful, and loving widower who finally makes her feel safe again.

Then one day a police detective shows up at their house on the Connecticut shore, asking questions about Derrick’s death. Emma was sure she’d been cleared in the days after the tragedy. So why is law enforcement taking another look now—and questioning the timing of her relationship with Tom? She hadn’t even met him until after Derrick’s death.

Then Emma is shocked to discover that, in fact, she and her second husband attended the same business dinner two months before Derrick’s murder. Did Tom, unbeknownst to Emma, spot her there? Could he have set his sights on her and orchestrated a plan to make her his wife, whatever the cost.

With twists and turns all the way to the last page, this fast-paced, expertly plotted novel will have you asking that age-old question: how well do you really know the ones you love?

Good not great

Kept my interest, the characters were likeable, and the story was very easy to follow. It was good, just not great or remarkable.

Disappointing ending

Love Kate White books-this one was great. Until it ended! I actually thought my phone slipped to the end credits. I went back to the last chapter to realize, no it was done. Soft ending and I’m still confused what actually happened :((

Did i miss a chapter or two?

Assuming the story lines that weren’t finished were twists to keep me guessing, but when it ended i was left wondering about at least half of the stories. Seemed to just end without an actual ending.

Really Good

I genuinely liked the characters which always makes listening better. The writing as always by this author was excellent. The story was mysterious, angsty, intense and seemingly never ending in who committed the murder. I really enjoyed listening to this one.

Narration was really good especially providing different character voices when they were communicating.

Suspenseful with good twists

I enjoyed the story but the narration got on my nerves. she was too breathy and irritating