SYNOPSIS:
Daphne and Amber Parrish are thrust back into each other’s lives upon the resurgence of a long-forgotten threat, forcing a vicious game of cat and mouse where everything is on the line, in this thrilling sequel to the million-copy-bestselling Reese’s Book Club pick The Last Mrs. Parrish.
Amber Patterson Parrish has come a long way from being an invisible wallflower. Her hard work and immaculate planning have paid off now that she’s a prominent socialite, but that doesn’t mean there haven’t been bumps along the way. Less than a year since her husband Jackson’s tax-evasion scandal, Amber is still at the top of the Bishops Harbor community pecking order, free to do as she wishes while Jackson sits in prison. But that freedom is quickly coming to an end. With Jackson getting released from prison, Amber’s time—and money—is vanishing.
Meanwhile, Daphne Parrish left Bishops Harbor after her divorce from Jackson Parrish, swearing she would never go back. But when one of her daughters runs away from home, desperate to see her father, Daphne agrees to return for the summer to allow him supervised visits. Once out of prison, Jackson swears he’s a changed man, but Daphne knows all too well that he can’t be trusted.
When a ghost from Amber’s past emerges looking for revenge, the three of them find unlikely allies in one another, but who is playing who? When all is said and done, they’ll have to fight tooth and nail for everything they have left in this zero-sum game.
With shocking turns and entertaining characters, The Next Mrs. Parrish will make you rethink everything you thought you knew about duplicity and betrayal.
Amber Patterson Parrish has come a long way from being an invisible wallflower. Her hard work and immaculate planning have paid off now that she’s a prominent socialite, but that doesn’t mean there haven’t been bumps along the way. Less than a year since her husband Jackson’s tax-evasion scandal, Amber is still at the top of the Bishops Harbor community pecking order, free to do as she wishes while Jackson sits in prison. But that freedom is quickly coming to an end. With Jackson getting released from prison, Amber’s time—and money—is vanishing.
Meanwhile, Daphne Parrish left Bishops Harbor after her divorce from Jackson Parrish, swearing she would never go back. But when one of her daughters runs away from home, desperate to see her father, Daphne agrees to return for the summer to allow him supervised visits. Once out of prison, Jackson swears he’s a changed man, but Daphne knows all too well that he can’t be trusted.
When a ghost from Amber’s past emerges looking for revenge, the three of them find unlikely allies in one another, but who is playing who? When all is said and done, they’ll have to fight tooth and nail for everything they have left in this zero-sum game.
With shocking turns and entertaining characters, The Next Mrs. Parrish will make you rethink everything you thought you knew about duplicity and betrayal.
REVIEW
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
I read " The Last Mrs. Parrish" back in 2020 and honestly, it's still one of my favorite thriller books and one of those books that I will ALWAYS recommend.
When I saw there was a new installment with these characters, I couldn't wait to get back into their world. Even after 4 years, I STILL think about these characters.
PSA: Before starting this book, I highly recommend reading the novella "The First Shot" before reading this book. The novella takes place before the first book, but it introduces you to some of the new characters that you see in this book. Their motives also make much more sense.
I didn't know what to expect going back to Bishops Harbor and into the Parrish's world, but what I do know is that I absolutely LOVED IT. I couldn't put this one down. I kept wanting to know what happens next. I found myself daydreaming about this world while I was at work, eager to get home so I can read some more.
The story gets told in 3 POVs, which if you know me, you know I love reading books that have different perspectives. It all intertwines together and everything is laid out so well that it keeps you wanting more and more.
Just like in the 1st book, the pages are filled with suspense and scenes that made me hold my breath without even realizing that I was doing it.
I don't think I've ever hated a character as much as I've hated Amber Parrish, but really that's the whole point when describing this world. That's what makes this book SOO GOOD. The characters are so well written that you hate them (Amber), you love them (Daphne) and you are intrigued by them (Daisy Ann).
The fast paced dynamics of this book is what makes this one that I highly recommend. You do not want to miss what happens in Bishops Harbor.
Thank you Random House, Net Galley and Liv Constantine for the digital ARC.
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