I had my eye on this book for a while and I was thrilled to receive an ARC of it from Netgalley 2 days ago. I devoured it in one sitting! The book follows the lives of Georgia, "The Black Widow" who earned the moniker after the mysterious deaths of her first and second husbands, Erin, a reporter who walks out of her job to become a stay-at-home trophy wife in the hopes of winning back her distant husband, and Brooke, a mystery writer and the new kid on the block.

Each woman is hiding lethal secrets that entwine their lives together, which seem to come together neatly as the story progresses. I have to admit that I didn't see some of the twists and turns coming!

Real housewives meets murder mystery? Sign me up.

This story follows three wives who live on Presidio Terrace, a San Fransisco community for the rich and the famous. Georgia has had a few run ins with deaths, specifically, her ex-husbands' and now she’s about to marry the new love of her life when tragedy strikes. Erin is her best friend and the President of the HOA. She’s no stranger to gossip and isn’t afraid to say what’s on her mind. Brooke is the new girl in the neighborhood who seems a little too perfect... Georgia, Erin and Brooke will have their friendships, relationships and loyalty tested. Who will have their backs and who will betray them?

Let’s meet the girls a little more:

Georgia St Claire: Known as the black widow to the public. Married two rich men before who both conveniently died leaving her millions. Now she’s really struck gold and met the love of her life. While she’s never been convicted of any wrongdoing in her previous husbands’ deaths, the public has made it pretty clear how they feel.

Erin King: President of the HOA she’s all about rules and making sure others are following them. You don’t want to get on her bad side. She’s also the anchor at the local news station. She’s a hard worker, devoted wife, loyal friend... Too bad her husband doesn’t appreciate her enough. If only she could be the stay-at-home trophy wife...

Brooke Davies: New girl in town. Married the love of her life, older tech guy. She’s Mrs. perfect. Everything that Erin wishes she could be. She’s also a murder mystery writer with a dark mysterious past.... She can’t help but JUMP at the opportunity to befriend THE black widow. The book practically writes itself.

I can’t express how much I LOVED this book. BIG BIG BIG Thank you to NetGalley, Random House Publishing Group – Ballantine and Kristin Miller for an ARC for an exchange for an honest review.

What a deliciously, over- the-top, scandalous, page turner! Meet the trophy wives of Presidio Terrace: Georgia, Erin and Brooke. Georgia, also known as the Black Widow, who has two dead husbands and is about to get married for the third time. Erin, head of the HOA and experiencing some problems in her own marriage. Brooke, the newest arrival to the neighborhood and a mystery writer, who gets pulled in quickly to the inner secrets of Erin and Georgia. With twists you won’t expect, this kitschy, reminiscent of an 80s soap opera drama, would make the perfect summer beach read.

Thank you to NetGalley, Kristin Miller and Ballantine Books, for this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

This book is this Summer's perfect Beach read! I absolutely loved it, and had twists and turns and glamor and drama! Did the book make me think a whole lot? No.. but that's not always a bad thing. So if you're looking for a light-hearted thriller/mystery you should definitely pick this book up!

For me this was just an okay read. There was enough mystery and suspense to keep me reading but not enough to get me excited. The characters were all quite despicable and unlikable. I did not like the twist at the end even though it was an interesting twist.

This was a fun easy summer beach read but I found the characters to be a little too “Real Housewives” for my taste. There was an interesting mystery and twist but my lack of sympathy for any of the characters left me cold.

I was so excited to read this book and it just didn’t have enough oomf for me I just wasn’t interested in it at all and really struggled to get through it.

This was like a mix of Danielle Steel and Dynasty, rolled into one! This book was so much fun! Full of gossip, perfection, self-absorbed, conniving and plastic lol. I love love loved it! Even had some great twists and a great ending. Definitely a guilty pleasure!

I thought this book was super cute and twisty. Never knew I would be able to use those two words to describe a thriller, but I am!

I thought it was super cute because the house wives were so intriguing. One is obsessed with her looks and vanity, which I thought was relatable. One is a young woman married to an older man, which is always juicy. And one is labeled the "Black Widow" because her husbands keep dying. I felt like I was reading a drama!

And surprisingly, this book had a lot of twists! I didn't expect such a fun book to "trick" me so much, but it did. There were at least three twists that had me shocked!

I would definitely recommend this book to anyone who wants a thriller, a beach read, or something in between.

Thank you so much for granting my wish!

Wow, what a sick and twisted gem of a book this was. There is something so intriguing about powerful women with a dark side and I will forever be attracted to this type of plot. I LOVED the drama in this book that hit you from all angles.

The story was told beautifully wrapped up so tidyily.

How can I move in to their neighborhood? :)

This was my first book by this author, It was pretty enjoyable. I would give this book a 3.5 star rating! It was a pretty Quick and easy read!

3.25 – 3.5 STARS

Welcome to Presidio Terrace, where the players are all trophy wives and murder is the name of the game. Boasting a soap opera-type vibe, the story is told from the point of view of the three main protagonists—Georgia, Erin and Brooke. Despite the over-the-top melodrama and less than likeably characters, the story pulled me in right from the start, and I continued to hang on right up until the very end. I can’t say that I loved everything about this dark-humored, overly contrived murder mystery, but it was definitely an entertaining departure from my usual reading fare. If you are looking for something just a little bit outside the typical box, then “The Sinful Lives of Trophy Wives” might just fit the bill.

This was a delightfully sinful thriller focusing on the relationships between 3 trophy wives. They live it up in the lap of luxury and the character dynamics were quite interesting. Some of the plot was a bit questionable at times, but I was willing to let it go in the spirit of outrageousness. If you're looking for a short suburban suspense with a light amount of thrills, this is for you.

*Thank you to NetGalley and Ballantine Books for an ARC in exchange for my honest review*

I thought this book was pretty fun. There were moments that felt "clunky" but in general, it was a fun, intriguing mystery with characters who all had their own secrets. At times some of the reveals felt like you were getting some really great gossip from a friend. This was a quick read that feels perfect for poolside.

This was a fun book! It was a quick and easy read, that I finished within a day.

The sinful lives of trophy wives is told from alternating points of view from Brooke, the new girl in the neighborhood, Erin the type A anchorwoman and Georgia, the Black Widow about to marry her third husband. Everyone believes Georgia killed her previous two husbands who died of an accident (husband #1) and suicide (husband #2).

It was really hard to put down once you got into it. The characters are pretty awful but then again they are the rich elite "trophy wives" and super rich husbands. In fact, I wouldn't want to be shackled to any of the men in this story. The story certainly had me guessing until the end. My one gripe is the believability is very low. The epilogue doesn't really make sense and the whole story is beyond far-fetched. That being said, its easy to overlook because the story is so fun. Escapism fiction at its best!

The Sinful Lives of Trophy Wives is a thriller that will have you guessing until the end!

Brooke is the newest trophy wife in a prestigious neighborhood. She quickly makes friends with her neighbors Erin and Georgia. People suspect that Georgia, known as the “black widow,” murdered her previous two husbands for their fortunes. Erin is a famous news anchor who starts to question her life and choice of work. Will a tragedy bring these women together or tear them apart? How well do you really know your neighbors?

The Sinful Lives of Trophy Wives is a fun thriller that’s easy to read. You will have trouble putting this one down!

The Sinful Lives of Trophy Wives by Kristin Miller is just as shallow as the title suggests. I could not get into this book at all. Sorry, but a no-read for me.

This was a delicious read that kept me guessing to the very end! I enjoyed every twist and turn immensely and could not put this down. I’ll have to check out some more of the author’s other books, this one was fun and oh-so-twisty! Brooke, Georgia, and Erin were done marvelously and the other characters perfect foils to them. I can’t wait to read more from the author! Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for my free arc in exchange for my honest opinion. It was a wonderful ride!

THE SINFUL LIVES OF TROPHY WIVES
BY KRISTEN MILLER

I came back a day later to update my previous review because after thinking long and hard I came to the decision that I wasn't fair to this Author, Kristin Miller, who wrote a suspenseful novel about a Black Widow named, Georgia Jane Coventry-Dalton-St Claire. Her previous two husbands named, Eli, who was her first husband who supposedly died from a slip and fall; Tumbling to his death down a flight of stairs to his death, which seems like a suspicious way for Eli to meet his end of his life. Georgia's second husband named, Andrew supposedly shot himself resulting in a suicide which also seems questionable considering that a pattern is starting to develop.

I would say that my biggest takeaway from this contemporary novel is a sneak peek in how the top one percent live. Georgia maintains her innocence and so far she has said her first two husbands died from their own unlucky fate. Were these deaths really an accident and a suicide? Or were both of Georgia's two previous husband's untimely death's have something to do with Georgia's involvement? That dear reader is something you will learn by deciding to buy this book and read it. This takes place in a gated community, called Presidio Place in San Francisco. This plotting was just over the top for me to take seriously. I thought it wasn't really realistic for me to get to invested in the characterization. Maybe you will like this more than I did. One wife, named Brooke is a writer of fiction who takes some cues from Georgia's crazy life which she inserts into the novel she is presently crafting. Brooke has just moved into this multi-million dollar estates where the rules are strict from the homeowner's association. There are rules as to how high the grass can be, how long the vehicle's can remain parked in their driveways or in front of their mansion's because the rules say that the mode of transportation must be parked in their garages. Georgia is going to soon marry husband number three. I am grateful that "The Sinful Lives of Trophy Wives," was a short and quick read.
I suppose that it would seem that way after just finishing an epic and wonderful immersive historical novel at a whopping 608 pages.

Brooke's husband Jack is the earner in the duo that affords them the means as to living in this very prestigious neighborhood. Jack tells Brooke that she needs to stay away from Georgia and her best friend Erin, who is another trophy wife. Erin is unhappily married to her husband Mason and they are seeking couple's therapy. Jack tells Brooke that Georgia and Erin are bad news.

This actually is a better read than I initially thought so I bumped up my rating from three to four stars. As I am reiterating here this was a super fast and quick read and can be read in one sitting in a matter of a few hour's. If this kind of mystery sounds like something that would interest you I would advise Pre-ordering your copy today. That way you will have it in your inbox on the day that it hits publication. It really was enticing to wonder about Georgia's culpability in her previous two husband's demise. The descriptions of the homes sound quite elaborate. I have changed my mind and I would recommend this if this genre appeals to you. I wanted to be fair to this Author and not compare it to Maggie Shipstead's fabulous five star historical novel. You will need to make a real commitment in time if you decide to read, "GREAT CIRCLE," which is a favorite for 2021, if not of all time. I do hope that you enjoy this if you decide that this is something that you would be interested in. You can always utilize your library to get a copy of this if your library has it. The State Library where you live probably would most likely to have copies of this. Enjoy!

Publication Date: July 20, 2021

Thank you to Net Galley, Kristin Miller and Random House Publishing Group-Ballantine for providing me with my ARC in exchange for a fair and honest review. All opinions are my own.

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This was wickedly delightful to read.

I loved the twists, the hint of evil, and the self-centered characters with their privilege and obsession with perfection. They were desperate to appear to the world as if they lived charmed lives but underneath there was rot, jealousy and extremely loose morals. I went from liking to loathing to liking the three main characters. There was never a dull moment reading this. Lots of tension, comedy and glamor.

Sit by the pool, on your deck or the beach and let yourself be transported to the rich and shallow world of Presidio Terrace, were everyone is dying to live!