Library Journal - Audio
03/01/2022
In Kane's (Pretty Little Wife) latest novel, Elisa Wright has a loving husband, a precocious son, and a big house in the suburbs. Her problem is her brother-in-law, Josh. Elisa is convinced that Josh murdered his two wives, both of whom allegedly died in freak accidents. She is also sure that he murdered his most recent fiancée, who has mysteriously disappeared. Harris, Elisa's husband, believes that Josh is innocent and that Elisa has become unbalanced after a recent horrible traumatic experience. Karissa Vacker does an excellent job narrating this work of domestic suspense, capturing the unique voice of each character. Listeners will experience Elisa's fear and doubts through Vacker's modulated tone and pacing. VERDICT Patrons who like unraveling mysteries with multiple red herrings will enjoy this exciting audiobook.—Ilka Gordon
From the Publisher
"I devoured The Replacement Wife. I absolutely loved every minute of this wild ride. I’m left in awe of Kane’s ability to suck readers in from page one. I could not stop turning the pages. Every reveal rocketed up the tension…so well-done and gave me that precious can’t-wait-until-I-can-go-back-to-my-book feeling. Fast-paced and super addictive!" — Ashley Winstead, author of In My Dreams I Hold a Knife
"Kane delivers another fast-paced domestic thriller that’s sure to please fans of psychological suspense and family drama." — Library Journal
"Darby Kane deserves credit for dispensing with anything resembling a slow burn in The Replacement Wife. There is a rollicking, almost absurdist tone to Kane’s writing that kept me engaged…Finally, after several doses of sociopathy, more than a little gaslighting and arguments galore, nearly all of Elisa’s suspicions are confirmed in the worst possible way. “Nearly” saves room for a final surprise I didn’t foresee." — New York Times Book Review
“[An] engrossing psychological thriller. Kane (Pretty Little Wife) doubles up the action with two unreliable characters caught up in gaslighting, family secrets and betrayal.” — Shelf Awareness
"Pretty Little Wife is domestic suspense at its best, with a chilling premise that keeps you guessing to the last page. Add Darby Kane to your must-read list! — Wendy Corsi Staub, New York Times bestselling author on Pretty Little Wife
“I devoured it in two days. This is the type of thriller I love the most: A taut domestic suspense with just a shade of police procedural woven in.” — Julie Clark, New York Times bestselling author, on Pretty Little WIfe
"I love it when I find a thriller so fun I can’t put it down, like this one from Darby Kane." — Taylor Jenkins Reid, New York Times bestselling author, on Pretty Little Wife
"Debut mystery author Kane blends tense domestic suspense with procedural details and legal thriller–like verbal sparring. A page-turner built on skillfully layered plotting and an intriguing protagonist." — Booklist (starred review) on Pretty Little Wife
“Stylish and provocative...well-drawn new characters...subtle twists that nudge the plot in unexpected directions... Pretty Little Wife delivers on its promise.” — Toronto Star on Pretty Little Wife
“Pretty Little Wife by Darby Kane delights in subverting the expectations of readers” — Popsugar on Pretty Little Wife
“Pretty Little Wife explores the consequences of unacknowledged trauma and dares to ask whether murder is ever justified. It’s an exciting departure for HelenKay Dimon, the bestselling romance author for whom Darby Kane is a pseudonym. There’s certainly no guarantee of a happily ever after, though there is hope for hard-won redemption.” — BookPage on Pretty Little Wife
Taylor Jenkins Reid
"I love it when I find a thriller so fun I can’t put it down, like this one from Darby Kane."
Wendy Corsi Staub
"Pretty Little Wife is domestic suspense at its best, with a chilling premise that keeps you guessing to the last page. Add Darby Kane to your must-read list!
Ashley Winstead
"I devoured The Replacement Wife. I absolutely loved every minute of this wild ride. I’m left in awe of Kane’s ability to suck readers in from page one. I could not stop turning the pages. Every reveal rocketed up the tension…so well-done and gave me that precious can’t-wait-until-I-can-go-back-to-my-book feeling. Fast-paced and super addictive!"
Popsugar on Pretty Little Wife
“Pretty Little Wife by Darby Kane delights in subverting the expectations of readers
Toronto Star on Pretty Little Wife
Stylish and provocative...well-drawn new characters...subtle twists that nudge the plot in unexpected directions... Pretty Little Wife delivers on its promise.”
New York Times Book Review
"Darby Kane deserves credit for dispensing with anything resembling a slow burn in The Replacement Wife. There is a rollicking, almost absurdist tone to Kane’s writing that kept me engaged…Finally, after several doses of sociopathy, more than a little gaslighting and arguments galore, nearly all of Elisa’s suspicions are confirmed in the worst possible way. “Nearly” saves room for a final surprise I didn’t foresee."
Shelf Awareness
[An] engrossing psychological thriller. Kane (Pretty Little Wife) doubles up the action with two unreliable characters caught up in gaslighting, family secrets and betrayal.
Julie Clark
I devoured it in two days. This is the type of thriller I love the most: A taut domestic suspense with just a shade of police procedural woven in.
Booklist (starred review) on Pretty Little Wife
"Debut mystery author Kane blends tense domestic suspense with procedural details and legal thriller–like verbal sparring. A page-turner built on skillfully layered plotting and an intriguing protagonist."
BookPage on Pretty Little Wife
“Pretty Little Wife explores the consequences of unacknowledged trauma and dares to ask whether murder is ever justified. It’s an exciting departure for HelenKay Dimon, the bestselling romance author for whom Darby Kane is a pseudonym. There’s certainly no guarantee of a happily ever after, though there is hope for hard-won redemption.
Popsugar
“Pretty Little Wife by Darby Kane delights in subverting the expectations of readers
Toronto Star
Stylish and provocative...well-drawn new characters...subtle twists that nudge the plot in unexpected directions... Pretty Little Wife delivers on its promise.”
BookPage
“Pretty Little Wife explores the consequences of unacknowledged trauma and dares to ask whether murder is ever justified. It’s an exciting departure for HelenKay Dimon, the bestselling romance author for whom Darby Kane is a pseudonym. There’s certainly no guarantee of a happily ever after, though there is hope for hard-won redemption.
Library Journal
12/03/2021
Kane (Pretty Little Wife) returns with another domestic suspense novel that explores the relationships among extended family members and the question of loyalty. Does one's family always deserve the benefit of the doubt when a relative displays behavior that is downright suspicious, and perhaps murderous? Elisa Wright struggles with this dilemma because her husband's brother, Josh, who has a dead wife and a missing fiancée, has begun dating another woman. Elisa was very close with Abby, Josh's fiancée, before she disappeared and cannot believe he would give up the search and move on. So, despite her husband's incredulity and continued defense of his brother, Elisa begins investigating. What she finds raises even more questions, though others are beginning to question her stability. As she battles the pushback from her husband and Josh, and also an increasingly worrisome illness, the truth remains tantalizingly out of reach. Is the new girlfriend in danger, and is her own family at risk? VERDICT Kane delivers another fast-paced domestic thriller that's sure to please fans of psychological suspense and family drama.—Cynthia Price, Francis Marion Univ. Lib., Florence, SC
