The Price of Honey by Liane Moriarty

Deadly Ambition Collection, Book 1 of 6

Amazon Original Stories (April 1, 2026)

34 pages

Women’s Fiction/Short Reads/One-Hour Mystery, Thriller, & Suspense

When a tech billionaire’s widow and ex-wives gather for his funeral, they witness a final reversal of fortune in this razor-sharp short story by #1 New York Times bestselling author Liane Moriarty.

In the car on the way to her husband’s funeral, Honey Beckett still can hardly believe that Barney is actually dead. Granted, he was more than twice her age. But he was Barney Beckett, visionary tech genius, full of surprises—by turns romantic, inspirational, and controlling. Always in control. At the service, she impulsively goes to sit with the three ex-wives: practical Rita, fiery Svetlana, ambitious Meredith. Each broke up the other’s marriage in turn—and now, one final betrayal awaits.

Liane Moriarty’s The Price of Honey is part of the Deadly Ambition collection, stories about greed, control, and the sinister side of making dreams come true. They can be read or listened to in one bingeable sitting.

 

REVIEW

I enjoyed this! It’s only 34 pages so it’s a quick read. Just what I wanted/needed to entertain between reads. I liked the twist at the end.

Downloaded from Amazon First Reads bonus short read for March 2026.

Reviewed by Comfy Chair Books/Lisa Reigel (March 19, 2026)

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