More Than You'll Ever Know: A GMA Book Club Pick
by Katie Gutierrez
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NATIONAL BESTSELLER - A GOOD MORNING AMERICA BOOK CLUB PICK
"Fantastic . . . A sweeping novel, unflinching and evocative in its engrossing study of love, motherhood, sex, Mexico, journalism and more." -- WASHINGTON POST
"Masterful . . . Elegance, darkness, even fear are deftly intertwined . . . A wonderful read." -- LUIS ALBERTO URREA, Pulitzer Prize finalist and bestselling author of The House of Broken Angels
Recommended by New York Times Book Review - Los Angeles Times - Washington Post - Parade - Good Housekeeping - NBC News - Today.com - Goodreads - Audible - The Millions - Popsugar - Tribeza - CrimeReads - Library Reads - She Reads - and more!
An evocative drama about a woman caught leading a double life after one husband murders the other, and the true-crime writer who becomes obsessed with telling her story--this masterful work of literary suspense marks the debut of an extraordinary new writer
The dance becomes an affair, which becomes a marriage, which becomes a murder...
In 1985, Lore Rivera marries Andres Russo in Mexico City, even though she is already married to Fabian Rivera in Laredo, Texas, and they share twin sons. Through her career as an international banker, Lore splits her time between two countries and two families--until the truth is revealed and one husband is arrested for murdering the other.
In 2017, while trawling the internet for the latest, most sensational news reports, struggling true-crime writer Cassie Bowman encounters an article detailing that tragic final act. Cassie is immediately enticed by what is not explored: Why would a woman--a mother--risk everything for a secret double marriage? Cassie sees an opportunity--she'll track Lore down and capture the full picture, the choices, the deceptions that led to disaster. But the more time she spends with Lore, the more Cassie questions the facts surrounding the murder itself. Soon, her determination to uncover the truth could threaten to derail Lore's now quiet life--and expose the many secrets both women are hiding.
Told through alternating timelines, More Than You'll Ever Know is both a gripping mystery and a wrenching family drama. Presenting a window into the hearts of two very different women, it explores the many conflicting demands of marriage and motherhood, and the impossibility of ever truly knowing someone--especially those we love.
"A seductive, urgent tale about desire, family, the pursuit of truth, and the art of storytelling, More Than You'll Ever Know will astonish readers with its vastness, romance, tragedy, and abundant heart. I didn't want this book to ever end." -- JESSAMINE CHAN, New York Times bestselling author of The School for Good Mothers
"A gripping and thoughtful exploration of motherhood and marriage, the complexity of female desire, and the consequence of our obsession with true crime . . . One of the best suspenseful dramas I've read in years. An exceptional, stunning debut--I absolutely loved it." -- ASHLEY AUDRAIN, New York Times bestselling author of The Push
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Book Details
- ISBN
- 9780063118461
- Binding
- Paperback
- Authors
- Katie Gutierrez
- Publisher
- William Morrow & Company
- Published Date
- June 20, 2023
- Language
- English
- Pages
- 448
- Physical Info
- 1.07 in H x 8.03 in L x 5.39 in W (1.31 lb)

Page turner, for sure! It kept me engaged, all the way to the end. I loved the Spanglish in it too - true to South Texas and the border. The author did a spectacular job!
What a ride! I devoured this book so ferociously and quickly, even preferring to sacrifice sleep as the plot thickened (and I’m a fierce protector of my sleep). Every Texas native who appreciates a solid mystery needs to read this treasure of a story! It often feels like a love letter to Texas with Gutierrez’s vivid descriptions of the landscapes, people, and general South Texas culture.As other reviewers have mentioned, there were moments where the Spanish could have used more context for non-native speakers (I understand enough to grasp most of what I read, and what I didn’t, I easily tapped on my Kindle for a translation). However, this may be my only critical-ish note as I am going to order the paperback to reread (and I also rarely reread books).I’m going to gift this book to the mothers in my life from South Texas. There are numerous moments of raw and vulnerable truths of the realities of motherhood; I feel so seen. And I am not the only one based on Kindle quote highlights—mostly about mothering.Will be following this talented author and excited to read more of her work!
Nice purchase
Meh. It doesn't pick up speed and make sense until you are 75% through the book. Then everything wraps up nicely, albeit not realistically.
What an amazing story! It was gripping, held my attention, an original story that held my attention until the very ending. Left me wondering how I would handled the situation.....
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