He also explained why they continued killing now when there was no one to save. It was to save his wife and their family. Halfway through the novel, the husband explained how they came to be on this murderous journey. After putting their kids to bed, they plotted about their next murder. One was that of parents and the other was of being serial killers! They were able to manage both of them quite well. And it also made me sympathetic towards the oblivious wife.Īnyways, after first few chapters, one thing was clear that the couple had dual lives. It was odd at that time because the story was just beginning. Then comes home to tell his wife that she isn’t their next victim without any reason.

The story begins with the husband cheating on his wife with one of their potential victims. After checking this one on goodreads, I downloaded and started listening. On reading the synopsis, I was intrigued. This was the first one that came on the list. And I had to again put a filter for thrillers and mysteries. One night after putting my baby to sleep, I opened Overdrive app and put on the filter for available audiobooks. I was parched for a good book and didn’t want to wait for the ones I wanted to listen or read. Source: goodreads Why did I choose this book?Īll through 2019, I could only listen or read few books.

Ours just happens to be getting away with murder. We all have secrets to keeping a marriage alive. We’re your neighbors, the parents of your kid’s friend, the acquaintances you keep meaning to get dinner with. We told each other our biggest dreams, and our darkest secrets. Smith in this wildly compulsive debut thriller about a couple whose fifteen-year marriage has finally gotten too interesting… My Lovely Wife By Samantha Downing Summaryĭexter meets Mr.

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