Happy Wife: A Read with Jenna Pick

A Novel

De: Meredith Lavender, Kendall Shores

Narrado por: Saskia Maarleveld

NATIONAL BESTSELLER • READ WITH JENNA BOOK CLUB PICK AS FEATURED ON TODAY • A young woman must find her missing husband and prove her innocence in this twisty, unputdownable novel set in an ultrawealthy Florida community where looks can kill.

“Happy Wife is one of those delicious, fun summer books that you’ll open on the beach and never put down.”—Jenna Bush Hager, Read With Jenna

Nora Davies doesn’t exactly fit in to Winter Park, Florida, where old-guard Floridians mix with the tax-fleeing coastal elite. Twenty-eight and barely making ends meet working at a country club, Nora feels like she’s going nowhere fast. Enter Will Somerset: a prominent forty-six-year-old lawyer, father to a teenage daughter, and recently divorced. The two set Winter Park’s social scene agog when they fall in love and marry after a whirlwind Cinderella-style courtship.

But Winter Park is fully upended when Will disappears the morning after a birthday bash Nora throws for him. Going back and forth between Nora and Will’s romance and the search in the wake of Will’s mysterious disappearance, Nora must answer the question from all angles: Where. Is. Will?

Combining breathless suspense, glittering and juicy social dynamics, and an unforgettable cast of characters, Happy Wife is a clever and subversive novel that explores marriage, wealth, and the secrets that lurk behind closed doors.

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“In a world of the uber-rich, a web of deceit, envy, and betrayal leads to one woman fighting for the truth—and her life—in this gripping tale of suspense and intrigue. I couldn’t turn the pages fast enough.”—Liv Constantine, New York Times bestselling author of The Next Mrs. Parrish

“A twisty, dual timeline story about marriage, rich people behaving badly, and an unreliable narrator.”—Paste

“This page-turning debut blends suspense with a compelling exploration of the complexities of marriage.”—Library Journal

“Twisty and gossipy but ultimately filled with empathy, Happy Wife is the perfect summer read for anyone looking for a juicy domestic thriller whodunnit.”—Criminal Element

“Lavender and Shores have created a fun soap opera of a debut novel.”—Booklist

“Lots of twists and turns and well-written characters and a plot that never drags.”—Red Carpet Crash

“You'll rip through the pages of this juicy, delicious scorcher of a debut. Happy Wife is a fresh take on Real Housewives that will seduce you with its charm, bowl you over with its whip-smart social commentary, then knock you unconscious with its propulsive, sizzling conclusion. Like the best shaken cocktail, Happy Wife is one part spice, one part salt, one part sweet, and all parts obsession.”—Rebecca Hanover, New York Times bestselling author The Last Applicant and Seems Perfect

“This is a witty and well-crafted whodunit with heart and soul. Avarice, glitz, mystery, friendship—Meredith Lavender and Kendall Shores found all the right ingredients to cook up a crackerjack story. It’s terrific stuff!”—Marc Cameron, New York Times bestselling author

“Suspenseful and addictive—Happy Wife is smartly written and easy to devour.”—Karin Slaughter, #1 New York Times bestselling author

“Deliciously devious and wholly satisfying, Meredith Lavender and Kendall Shore’s Happy Wife is everything you want in a summer read. Murder turns a wealthy small town upside down in this twisty, fast-paced whodunitthat will keep you turning pages way past your bedtime. I was utterly captivated by this fun, fresh, and clever mystery!”—Katherine Wood, author of Ladykiller

Witty Banter A Florida Country Club Mystery

A regular girl meets Florida high society. Knives are out. A mystery that is fast paced with true wit throughout.

The narration was fantastic and the writing strings scenes, words and characters like an exquisite diamond tennis bracelet
Saskia Maarleveld is a wonderful narrator. She is a favorite and makes everything ring true.
Thank you Lavender and Shores for a terrific book

Love the winter park story

Great book. Loved the story and references to Park Ave in winter park, fl. Stayed engaged to hear more.

Not really a thriller mystery

The book was ok, slow and not much mystery, crime, or thrills though. more of a wife on a mission. love the narrator and she didn't disappoint but I wouldn't spend a credit on it if your looking for an enthralling mystery

This was so good!

After many wasted credits, I can finally report that this one was well worth the listen and absolutely worth the credit!
While you may figure it out fairly early on, it is still such a great storyline! I really enjoyed this one!

I could not put this book or audible down!!

Happy Wife by Meredith Lavender and Kendall Shores is a delightful emotional rollercoaster that left me laughing, gasping, and—yes—ugly crying into a pillow over a roller coaster of emotions. These two authors clearly conspired to charm us with witty banter and relatable chaos, only to yank the rug out from under our hearts. It’s a sparkling, smart, and heartbreakingly human tale that somehow made my grief feel glamorous. Five stars—and a box of tissues. I also heard there will be a second book. What are you waiting for? Buy this now! My only regret is that I’ve finished reading it:)

Great story that kept me wanting to listen non stop

I loved the story line, Nora's character, and the narrator's voice was easy and great to listen to.

Excellent detail and story telling!

I loved all of the detail and the character development in this book. I also loved the storytelling of the area and the detail in the area where the story took I loved everything about this book. The narration was perfect. I hope to see more from this duo of authors.

UNCAPTIVATING

The woman narrator impersonating men's voices in this book was annoying. I did not complete it. Returning it.

Kept me Listening!

Loved the story. I was not sure of how it would end! That makes the best book!

Loved the descriptive storytelling

So well written. Look forward to her next book! I would highly recommend this. We read it for our book club this month.