The Wife Deserved It by Darby Kane @hkdimon @mrjmcclain @evakaminskyaudioboos @harperaudio @harperaudio.bsky.social #TheWifeDeservedIt

the setup…
A man walks into a bar while away for business, meets a beautiful woman there and proceeds to rant about his soon-to-be-ex wife. Reid Cavanagh wants out but wants his kids and all the money. She has to die and he’s done the research. Tonight’s the night and his plan is solid. But, wife Anna is ready for him.

the heart of the story…
To hear Reid tell it, Anna is a poor excuse for a wife and deserves what’s coming. But, five minutes listening to him and you know he’s got to be part of the problem. When he sneaks into the house to do the deed, he gets quite the surprise.

the narration…
Johnathan McClain nails Reid! He sounded insufferable and misogynistic…perfect. I’m already a fan of Eva Kaminsky and her great storytelling. Both made this snappy and snarky.

the bottom line…
It’s short, to the point and you know where this is headed…until that slight, twisty detour. It’s not complicated but the pivot was a really nice touch. Made me smile and I kinda liked the dark turn. That’s entertainment!

Book Info

• Release Date: October 21, 2025
• Narrators: Johnathan McClain & Eva Kaminsky
• Audio Length: 2 hours, 33 minutes
• Publisher: HarperAudio

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(Thanks to HarperAudio and NetGalley for my complimentary copy. All opinions are my own.)