8 episodes

Nancy Brophy fills her novels with romantic betrayals and murder. It’s a far cry from her quiet life in the suburbs, where she and her chef husband, Dan, are living out their golden years. But when Dan is shot dead, Nancy finds herself at the center of a murder case that could be ripped from the pages of her novels.
From Wondery, this is a story about what happens when the line blurs between fiction and reality.  
Listen to Happily Never After: Dan and Nancy on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts. You can binge all episodes early and ad-free on Wondery+. Join Wondery+ in the Wondery App or on Apple Podcasts. Start your free trial by visiting https://wondery.com/links/happily-never-after/ now. 

Happily Never After: Dan and Nancy Wondery

    • True Crime
    • 4.2 • 297 Ratings

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Nancy Brophy fills her novels with romantic betrayals and murder. It’s a far cry from her quiet life in the suburbs, where she and her chef husband, Dan, are living out their golden years. But when Dan is shot dead, Nancy finds herself at the center of a murder case that could be ripped from the pages of her novels.
From Wondery, this is a story about what happens when the line blurs between fiction and reality.  
Listen to Happily Never After: Dan and Nancy on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts. You can binge all episodes early and ad-free on Wondery+. Join Wondery+ in the Wondery App or on Apple Podcasts. Start your free trial by visiting https://wondery.com/links/happily-never-after/ now. 

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    Plot Twist

    Plot Twist

    Nancy Brophy’s marriage started out like a fairy tale. But this fairytale doesn’t end with a happily-ever-after. 




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    • 34 min
    Stupid Question of the Day

    Stupid Question of the Day

    A piece of camera footage sends the detectives in a shocking new direction. 




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    • 38 min
    How To Murder Your Husband

    How To Murder Your Husband

    A seven-year-old blog post resurfaces. Is it research for a piece of fiction, or a confession?




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    • 25 min
    Dearest Dan

    Dearest Dan

    In a box filled with Nancy’s clothes and scarves, the detectives find something far more sinister.




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    • 33 min
    Stranger than Fiction

    Stranger than Fiction

    To catch a criminal, sometimes you have to step into the imagination of one.




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    • 25 min
    The Wrong Wife

    The Wrong Wife

    The murder trial begins and an unexpected witness takes the stand.




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    • 36 min

Customer Reviews

4.2 out of 5
297 Ratings

297 Ratings

Matching Fool ,

Narration NOT terrible

I disagree with the person who said the narrator is annoying. She's just fine, and I like that she has a personal connection to Nancy. The story is interesting and it’s a fast podcast to get through.

thetrendytot ,

Told like a bad romance suspense book

If cheesy romance suspense is your genre, you’re going to love this podcast. It’s fitting that it’s told in this way since the subject of this true crime story was a wannabe romance writer. Still, it’s barely tolerable when told in this way.

BKPslope ,

Liked it!

Interesting story and well-told.

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