The Housewife’s Secret

By: Anna-Lou Weatherley

Narrated by: James Lailey

I cast my eyes over the impressive meal I’ve cooked and the half-empty crystal wine glasses. As our guests smile graciously, I squeeze my husband’s shoulder. It’s vital I get his friends to like me. To believe this version of me. Because I’ll do anything to stop them learning the truth…

Ever since I met my handsome husband Dr Gabe Bonneville, I started playing the role of the perfect housewife. He works hard as a surgeon, so I look after our home, and throw elaborate dinner parties with champagne cocktails for his best friends Hugh and Anita. He’s my safe place and my chance to have the family I’ve always wanted.

I’ve managed to hide the mornings when I wake up and see a face in the shadows. I haven’t told Gabe the truth about the woman who raised me, or told him about the therapy I’ve been getting so my secrets stay hidden in the dark. I haven’t questioned his past so he doesn’t ask about mine. I see the way Anita looks at him sometimes, but I’ll never say a word.

Until the letter arrives at the front door. The beautiful, expensive card shakes in my hand as I read the neat black handwriting.

Someone knows I’m not just a housewife. And the lies I’ve told will be all that’s left when I disappear…

©2024 Anna-Lou Weatherley (P)2024 Audible Ltd.

Absolute fascination from beginning to end. So well done!

All was great. Amazing plot. Just think it should’ve had a female narrator. I’m a fan!!!!!!!

men

enjoyed the story but I really don't like men as the voice of women or maybe it was just this voice

Great book

The only thing that would have been better if they had a female do the women’s parts because it was kind of confusing sometimes

Another fantastic read by this author

First rate psychological suspense. And I love Dan Riley and his team. Incredible talent from Anna-Lou Weatherly!

Amazing Narration!

Wonderful narrator and very compelling story. One of my favorites in the series by far!

One of the best narrators I've heard!

Hope there will be more to this series! Love this one especially, since not so much gore as the previous books in this series.

Feeling Sad

I feel sad that I’ve come to the end of the Dan Riley series. I’ve never been more committed to a book or character. These were all written and narrated beautifully (and I typically only listen to female narrators.)

Great listen

Engrossing and most of the time, the characters seemed real.A little too much gory details.

Great Book!

Anna-Lou does not disappoint! I figured out “who done it” mid way, but that’s because I pay attention to every detail but the book was so good and worth it.

So Clever!!

The exact type of suspense I look for in a book, but usually don’t find. Everything tied in beautifully.