The Hunting Wives

Sophie O'Neill , a former magazine editor, moves from Chicago to the small town of Mapleton, Texas, with her husband Graham and young son Jack , hoping for a slower, more meaningful life. Yet, domesticity and the quiet of small-town life leave her restless and yearning for excitement. Sophie's sense of displacement is heightened by her complicated relationship with her mother, Nikki, and her own history of seeking stability after a childhood marked by transience and emotional neglect. As she tries to settle in, Sophie's longing for connection and purpose grows, setting the stage for her vulner

Theme 1: New Roots, Old Longings

Family and belonging sit at the heart of The Hunting Wives. May Cobb examines how the bonds we're born into — and the ones we choose — define us in ways we often don't recognize until they're tested.

Theme 2: The Allure of Margot

This thread running through The Hunting Wives gives the story its emotional weight. May Cobb weaves it into the narrative with skill, ensuring that the reader feels the stakes as deeply as the characters do.

Theme 3: Invitation to the Hunt

This thread running through The Hunting Wives gives the story its emotional weight. May Cobb weaves it into the narrative with skill, ensuring that the reader feels the stakes as deeply as the characters do.

What Readers Say About The Hunting Wives

The Hunting Wives has resonated with readers for its emotional honesty and vivid storytelling. Many describe finishing it in a single sitting — drawn forward by May Cobb's prose and an almost desperate need to know how it ends.

A Passage Worth Sitting With

"New Roots, Old Longings" — May Cobb, The Hunting Wives

About the Author

May Cobb is the author of The Hunting Wives. Known for emotionally resonant storytelling, their work has found devoted readers across the globe.