{"id":30883,"date":"2024-01-10T10:45:27","date_gmt":"2024-01-10T14:45:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/smittenbybooks.com\/blog\/?p=30883"},"modified":"2024-01-10T10:45:28","modified_gmt":"2024-01-10T14:45:28","slug":"review-two-dead-wives-by-adele-parks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/smittenbybooks.com\/blog\/2024\/01\/10\/review-two-dead-wives-by-adele-parks\/","title":{"rendered":"Review \ud83d\udd0d Two Dead Wives by Adele Parks"},"content":{"rendered":"<!--themify_builder_content-->\n<div id=\"themify_builder_content-30883\" data-postid=\"30883\" class=\"themify_builder_content themify_builder_content-30883 themify_builder tf_clear\">\n    \t\t\t<!-- module_row -->\n\t<div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row tb_7g6e129 tb_first tf_w tf_clearfix\">\n\t    \t\t\t<div class=\"row_inner col_align_top gutter-narrow tb_col_count_2 tf_box tf_rel\">\n\t\t            <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col3-1 tb_v02m129 first\">\n                                                        <div class=\"tb-column-inner tf_box tf_w\">\n                        <!-- module image -->\n<div  class=\"module module-image tb_f17a129 rounded drop-shadow customBorderRad_top image-center auto_fullwidth tf_mw\" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div class=\"image-wrap tf_rel tf_mw\">\n\t\t    <img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"960\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/smittenbybooks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/two-dead-wives-adele-parks.jpg?resize=640%2C960&#038;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-post-image wp-image-30884\" title=\"two-dead-wives-adele-parks\" alt=\"two-dead-wives-adele-parks\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/smittenbybooks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/two-dead-wives-adele-parks.jpg?w=1000&amp;ssl=1 1000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/smittenbybooks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/two-dead-wives-adele-parks.jpg?resize=200%2C300&amp;ssl=1 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/smittenbybooks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/two-dead-wives-adele-parks.jpg?resize=683%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 683w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/smittenbybooks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/two-dead-wives-adele-parks.jpg?resize=768%2C1152&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/smittenbybooks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/two-dead-wives-adele-parks.jpg?resize=400%2C600&amp;ssl=1 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/>\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<!-- \/image-wrap -->\n    \n    \t<\/div>\n<!-- \/module image --><!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_3zk8129 customBorderRad_bottom repeat \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n    <p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><span class=\"a-text-bold\" style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Lost. Missing. Murdered? How do you find a woman who didn\u2019t exist?<\/span><\/strong><br \/><br \/><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">It&#8217;s a case that has gripped a nation: A woman with a shocking secret is missing, presumed dead. And her two husbands are suspects in her murder.<\/span><br \/><br \/><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">DCI Clements knows the dark side of human nature and that love can make people do treacherous things. You can\u2019t presume anything when it comes to crimes of the heart.\u00a0Until a body is found, this scandalous and sad case remains wide open.<\/span><br \/><br \/><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Stacie Jones lives a quiet life in a small village, nursed by her father as she recovers from illness, and shielded from any news of the outside world. But their reclusive life is about to be shattered.<\/span><br \/><br \/><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">How are these families linked, and can any of them ever rebuild their lives in the wake of tragedy?<\/span><\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->                    <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col3-2 tb_f7x7129 last\">\n                                                        <div class=\"tb-column-inner tf_box tf_w\">\n                        <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_3tv5129  repeat \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n    <p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-25881 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/smittenbybooks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/smitten-recommends-banner-1.png?resize=296%2C72\" alt=\"\" width=\"296\" height=\"72\" \/><\/p><hr \/><p><strong>Release Date:<\/strong> Dec 26, 2023<br \/><strong>Publisher:<\/strong> Harlequin<br \/><strong>Imprint:<\/strong> MIRA<br \/><strong>Price:<\/strong> $12.99<\/p><hr \/><p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Two Dead Wives <\/strong>is the sequel to <strong>Woman Last Seen<\/strong> and deals with the aftermath of the disappearance of Kylie Gillingham. Kylie had been leading a double-life and had two husbands when someone abducted her. Kylie is presumed dead and the prime suspect is her \u201csecond\u201d husband. There is a second storyline about a woman named Stacie who is living with her father after having surgery. These chapters seem unrelated to Kylie\u2019s story at first, but then begins to make more sense. There are a few twists and\u00a0 turns and dramatic scenes before everything comes together at the end.<\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">I read the first book but this book works well as a standalone. In fact, I liked the storyline and the tone of this book much more than the first one. DC Clements returns and I like her character and what a capable investigator she was, while remaining empathetic to those involved in the case. She sees what appears to be the facts in Kylie\u2019s murder investigation, but is willing to keep an open mind.<\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The book alternates between several points-of-view, including DC Clements, both of Kyle\u2019s husbands, Kylie\u2019s stepson, and Stacie. Note that because of when it takes place, there are several references to the lockdown in the UK, mask-wearing, etc. throughout the book. Some of the things occurring in Stacie\u2019s story are a little strange, but most start to make more sense as the story progresses. It\u2019s hard to say too much without giving spoilers, but the book is entertaining and becomes especially suspenseful near the end. I wondered what would happen next to the various characters and whether or not justice would prevail. I like that the story tied up the loose ends and ended on a hopeful note.<\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><em>~ Christine<\/em><\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text --><!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_gup7129 customBorderRad repeat \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n    <p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><span class=\"s1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/48NlNSh\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Amazon<\/a><\/span><span class=\"s2\">\u00a0|\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/apple.co\/3ScCH7u\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"s3\">iBooks<\/span><\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.barnesandnoble.com\/w\/two-dead-wives-adele-parks\/1143422169?ean=9780369732880\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"s3\">B&amp;N<\/span><\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.kobo.com\/us\/en\/ebook\/two-dead-wives\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"s3\">Kobo<\/span><\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/books\/details\/Adele_Parks_Two_Dead_Wives?id=qXudEAAAQBAJ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"s3\">Google Play<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->                    <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n            \t    <\/div>\n\t    <!-- \/row_inner -->\n\t<\/div>\n\t<!-- \/module_row -->\n\t<\/div>\n<!--\/themify_builder_content-->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Lost. 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Missing. Murdered? How do you find a woman who didn\u2019t exist?<\/strong><br \/><br \/>It's a case that has gripped a nation: A woman with a shocking secret is missing, presumed dead. And her two husbands are suspects in her murder.<br \/><br \/>DCI Clements knows the dark side of human nature and that love can make people do treacherous things. You can\u2019t presume anything when it comes to crimes of the heart.\u00a0Until a body is found, this scandalous and sad case remains wide open.<br \/><br \/>Stacie Jones lives a quiet life in a small village, nursed by her father as she recovers from illness, and shielded from any news of the outside world. But their reclusive life is about to be shattered.<br \/><br \/>How are these families linked, and can any of them ever rebuild their lives in the wake of tragedy?<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/smittenbybooks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/smitten-recommends-banner-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"296\" height=\"72\" \/><\/p><hr \/><p><strong>Release Date:<\/strong> Dec 26, 2023<br \/><strong>Publisher:<\/strong> Harlequin<br \/><strong>Imprint:<\/strong> MIRA<br \/><strong>Price:<\/strong> $12.99<\/p><hr \/><p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Two Dead Wives <\/strong>is the sequel to <strong>Woman Last Seen<\/strong> and deals with the aftermath of the disappearance of Kylie Gillingham. Kylie had been leading a double-life and had two husbands when someone abducted her. Kylie is presumed dead and the prime suspect is her \u201csecond\u201d husband. There is a second storyline about a woman named Stacie who is living with her father after having surgery. These chapters seem unrelated to Kylie\u2019s story at first, but then begins to make more sense. There are a few twists and\u00a0 turns and dramatic scenes before everything comes together at the end.<\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">I read the first book but this book works well as a standalone. In fact, I liked the storyline and the tone of this book much more than the first one. DC Clements returns and I like her character and what a capable investigator she was, while remaining empathetic to those involved in the case. She sees what appears to be the facts in Kylie\u2019s murder investigation, but is willing to keep an open mind.<\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The book alternates between several points-of-view, including DC Clements, both of Kyle\u2019s husbands, Kylie\u2019s stepson, and Stacie. Note that because of when it takes place, there are several references to the lockdown in the UK, mask-wearing, etc. throughout the book. Some of the things occurring in Stacie\u2019s story are a little strange, but most start to make more sense as the story progresses. It\u2019s hard to say too much without giving spoilers, but the book is entertaining and becomes especially suspenseful near the end. I wondered what would happen next to the various characters and whether or not justice would prevail. I like that the story tied up the loose ends and ended on a hopeful note.<\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><em>~ Christine<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/48NlNSh\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Amazon<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/apple.co\/3ScCH7u\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">iBooks<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.barnesandnoble.com\/w\/two-dead-wives-adele-parks\/1143422169?ean=9780369732880\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">B&amp;N<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.kobo.com\/us\/en\/ebook\/two-dead-wives\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kobo<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/books\/details\/Adele_Parks_Two_Dead_Wives?id=qXudEAAAQBAJ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Google Play<\/a><\/strong><\/p>","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/smittenbybooks.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/30883","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/smittenbybooks.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/smittenbybooks.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/smittenbybooks.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/smittenbybooks.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=30883"}],"version-history":[{"count":6,"href":"https:\/\/smittenbybooks.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/30883\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":30893,"href":"https:\/\/smittenbybooks.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/30883\/revisions\/30893"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/smittenbybooks.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/30884"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/smittenbybooks.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=30883"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/smittenbybooks.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=30883"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/smittenbybooks.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=30883"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}