Well, this was a fun book! The story is told in alternating chapters by the main characters: Brooke, Erin and Georgia. Georgia St. Claire is called the Black Widow because she is known for marrying wealthy men that all have mysterious accidents and die. Erin King is a well-known News Anchor, and Brooke Davies is a mystery writer. All of these ladies live in the elite Presidio Terrace.

The story begins present day with Georgia in a hospital bed after a car accident. The rest of the book tells us what leads up to the accident. If you like, gossip, drama and suspense with a lot of plot twists, I highly recommend this book. It was too good to put down!

Many Thanks to NetGalley and Random House Publishing/Ballantine Books for my ARC in exchange for my honest review.

“The Sinful Lives of Trophy Wives” by Kristin Miller was just the book I needed. Having never read works from this author before, I didn’t know what to expect. I was pleasantly surprised I liked this book so much! It was such an interesting and fun read.

The book centers around three female characters (I’m all for girl power!)- Georgia, Erin, and Brooke. What I found particularly compelling about this book is that Miller was able to write authentic characters that didn’t feel contrived. The women were all strong in their own way, while still each having their own weaknesses or blind spots. So, in other words, they read as being REAL.

Georgia and Erin have been best friends for quite some time when then enters their new neighbor Brooke to both their friendship and neighborhood- the exclusive and ritzy Presidio Terrace. While each woman was a trophy wife of sorts, I appreciated the fact that they were so different. Erin was a professional working woman, Georgia twice widowed and then a missing fiancé- gasp!- and Brooke, the most interesting of all to me, a writer and doting wife.

As you get to know these characters, you get to know that they all are hiding their own secrets. The reader gets to go down a trail of discovering and deciding for themselves who each character really is--- who is in the wrong and who is in the right? There is tons of suspense that keeps you wanting to read on. The author was successful in leaving just the right amount of breadcrumbs—enough to foreshadow what was to come, but not so much that every twist is glaringly obvious.

I will definitely look up more of Kristin Miller’s works in the future.

I received an ARC from NetGalley and Random House Publishing Group- Ballantine in exchange for an honest review.

I have been on a Desperate Housewives kick lately. There's just something about outlandish suburban drama that puts me in a good mood, so when I saw my wish was granted and The Sinful Lives of Trophy Wives dropped in my queue, I was thrilled.

When Brooke and her husband move into the elite community of Presidio Terrace, she wants to finish writing her book and be a good wife. But gossip doesn't take long to circulate in PT, so when she learns her neighbor is the infamous Black Widow--whose first two husbands died in mysterious circumstances where she is the presumed killer--and is on the verge of marrying her third husband, Brooke sees inspiration. As their friendship grows, however, a pre-wedding party and an unexpected disappearance sends everything spiraling into doubt.

I loved this book.

From the opulence to the gossip, Miller does an excellent job of creating a high-end community whose main problem is the occupants. They nitpick about door color and grass length one minute and joke about murdering their husbands in the next breath. The women are deliciously vain and loathsome while simultaneously being hilarious and relatable. This feels like an indulgent beach read, scandalous and cinematic and so very readable. I finished this in a single sitting, and I think many readers are going to be engrossed by the webs these characters weave for each other.

The pacing and structure worked well, although I would've liked to see a little more differentiation between character voices. Some of them bled together at times because motives overlapped. This didn't detract from my reading experience, however, and I think anyone who loves Desperate Housewives or Big Little Lies will love this book.

Engrossing and wickedly entertaining, The Sinful Lives of Trophy Wives is one you won't want to miss. Out in July, add this to your TBR now.

Thank you to Ballantine and NetGalley for providing an eARC in exchange for honest review consideration.

Excellent book!! Twists and turns around every corner from beginning to end. This was a hard to put down read and I recommend it to everyone.

This was such a fun read! I really liked the premise of the book, and got pulled in right away by the main characters. They were definitely "love to hate them" and I enjoyed the little hints that they would drop regarding the plot. Great story and I liked the ending.

AMAZING!!! Wow. Y’all this book blew me away. I was not expecting the ending at all and these were some of the best characters I have read about in a long time. Incredible writing. Must read!

This novel is like an episode of Desperate Housewives in book form! Brooke Davies is a mystery writer who moves to the insular Presidio Terrace with her much older husband, tech titan Jack. Brooke immediately makes friends with neighbors Erin King and Georgia St. Claire. Erin is a respected TV anchor with a picture-perfect marriage to husband Mason, but there are always secrets lying underneath. Georgia's secrets are a bit more visible - she's nicknamed the Black Widow after her first two husbands die in quick succession. As new drama finds the neighborhood, the women band together to try to uncover the truth.

This was a quick, fun read, and I loved getting to know these three women. If you enjoy books with domestic drama, female friendships, and multiple perspectives, such as Big Little Lies, this is definitely a good choice to pick up. The plot sped along nicely with small twists and turns leading up to the big reveal at the end. Georgia was an especially fun character, reminiscent of Samantha Jones from Sex and the City.

Thank you to Ballantine Books for providing an ARC on NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

This book offers just what the title gives us; it's a deliciously wicked look at three wealthy wives who will stop at nothing to get what they want. Brooke is the newest addition to the neighborhood. She's a writer and finds just what she needs in Georgia and Erin's lives. Georgia is planning her third wedding after inheriting her first two husbands' fortunes when they died. Erin has just quit her lucrative studio job to be a stay-at-home housewife, a fact her husband doesn't love. But of course things are never as they seem, and all of their lives spin out of control with some intended and unintended consequences. It doesn't get any juicier than this, so if you're looking for a dishy housewife drama, this is the escape for you!

Loved the characters in this book! And it’s nice to know that even if everything seems perfect on the outside, it’s probably not on the inside! Thanks so much h for allowing me to read this book.

This psychological suspense gave me Desperate Housewives vibes (loved that show!) with scandal, murders, infidelity, and a surface level image of a not so perfect suburban neighborhood. Overall, it was a quick, easy read. I thought it flowed well and the banter was enjoyable. Although I didn't mind reading it, it wasn't a perfect read either. Some situations seemed a little too farfetched to be believable, and in general, the characters were not very likeable. I did enjoy the last few chapters and and the ending was definitely shocking. I would definitely be interested in reading other works by this author.

***Thank you Netgalley and the publisher for allowing me an advanced copy of this book!

Ms Miller has done it again! This will keep you on your toes, don't even try to guess because it has so many twists and turns yet all makes sense. Told via the 3 main characters, each chapter has the narrator of that chapter and told via first person, and each has their own voice. Great writing with keeping the constant what's going to happen next going throughout this page turner. Happily recieved an advanced copy from the author and Netgalley to give an honest opinion.

Really enjoyed The Sinful Lives of Trophy Wives! Story flowed effortlessly and kept me turning page after page. My first book by Kristin Miller, but will definitely not be my last.
Thank you to netgalley for the arc in exchange for an honest review.

s This was such a fun, perfect “escape read” from a week of snow and being stuck in my house. It was deliciously indulgent and while maybe a bit unrealistic feeling at times, it was enjoyable to pretend nonetheless. Although, if you’re a Housewife watcher then perhaps not far-fetched at all. There were many twists that I didn’t see coming and while some of what these ladies do is quite terrible in theory, you will still find yourself justifying their actions regardless.

This is a perfect beach read...or in my case, a perfect winter-blues escape. Enjoy this one with a glass of wine! And I just love this cover.

I wasn’t sure what to expect from this book, but it was a quick read that kept me guessing until the end. It will be another great summer read. Not deep or life-changing, but a fun read. I kept picturing who would play each role if it was ever turned into a movie. None of the characters are very deep characters, but I think that is the point. Does anyone ever really know who a trophy wife is? Aren't you only supposed to see and know what they want you to see and believe what they show you? Overall a good read that I would recommend, especially if you are into a little murder mystery.

**Thank you to Netgalley and the publishing company for the advance copy of this book.

How did I love thee? Suspense, humor, witt a perfect ending. It’s all here.

The shelves are lined with crime, thriller, mysteries and suspense novels. Rare is it one surprises me or most readers these days. In a setting of an uber elite neighborhood murder, kidnapping, secrets, affairs hitmen will keep you reading. It’s one you don’t want to put down and you’ll ask yourself what the author has in mind for the next book!

Mystery writer Brooke is new to the neighborhood, an exclusive gated community, where the secrets are as abundant as the money. She quickly meets news anchor, Erin and the Black Widow, Georgia. Georgia has had two previous husbands, both deceased now. Now, she is engaged and ready to get married again. Will the groom make it to the wedding alive? Can Brooke figure out what is going on before she winds up dead like one of her characters?
The Sinful Lives of Trophy Wives was such a fun, quick read! It reminded me of Desperate Housewives. I loved all the different POV’s and each character had a distinct personality. There were plenty of twists that shocked me and constantly kept me wondering what was going to happen next. Kristin Miller has written a truly enjoyable book.

I couldn't put this book down! This is just the type of drama I like to read about after a long work day! This story follows three society wives who all have secrets behind closed doors. Proof that everything isn't always what you think it is! There were some unexpected twists and turns that kept me drawn in. Brooke is the main character who moves to a new socially affluent neighborhood and befriends Georgia and Erin who quickly become her new best friends, which means they are sharing secrets! I finished this in just under two days, and it only took that long because I had to work in between, Boo!

<b>I was ecstatic to see the message “your wish has been granted” on NetGalley! I’ve “wished” for many books, but only granted two. I have faith that more will come!

This is one of those wicked, soap-like guilty pleasures and I felt like I enjoyed it a little too much. The dark humor of these women was SO entertaining! I loved everything about this book, except the ending. The cover is gorgeous, and caught my eye the first time I saw it! The banter between the main characters is hilarious. They could be referred to as totally unlikable. But the more I read about them, the harder they were to hate! It was a 5-star read until the end. Don’t get me wrong, the ending isn’t bad, it’s just a little tidy for my taste. But...it’s worth the read!</b>

<b><i> “I’m not afraid to love a man . . .
I’m not afraid to kill one, either.”
—GRACE DENT, The Nightmare Next Door

“He landed on the bottom, arms and legs broken in awkward angles like a demented starfish.”</i></b>

A demented starfish...OMG, this line made me laugh out loud! Kristen Miller’s writing is fabulous and original! And the unpredictable twists...WOW! I’ll be reading more of her work.

Georgia has two dead husbands and is about to marry a third. It’s hard to believe any man would marry this woman with all the rumors related to the deaths of her first two husbands! Although she was never charged, she’s earned the nickname “Black Widow”. And her dark humor surrounding the incidents helps feed these rumors! Did she or didn’t she? Georgia is such a well-developed character, with a unique sense of dark humor, she was bewitching! Definitely my favorite character.

Thank you to NetGalley, Kristin Miller and Ballantine Books, for this free digital ARC in exchange for my honest opinion!

<b>My Rating: </b> 4.5 ⭐️’s (rounding up)
<b>Published:</b> July 20th 2021 by Ballantine Books
<b>Pages:</b> 288
<b>Recommend:</b> ABSOLUTELY!

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I had a great time reading this book! This is a very addictive read, I loved the banter between the wives and being in Erin’s mind. The twist at the end was great!

WICKEDLY GOOD, sinfully delicious, twisted, dark, with a twisted sense of humor.
I was absolutely drawn in from the very first line of this book and stayed up entirely too late just to see what was going to happen. Tons of twists and turns, easily one of the best books I've read and destined to be a wonderful beach read.
This book is mostly centered around three ladies Erin King, news anchor and president of the Homeowners Association (of course). Erin is married to Mason, whom is a plastic surgeon. Erin has NO filter whatsoever and says whatever comes to mind which is probably why i liked her so much! Next we have the new girl to the neighborhood Brook Davies, she writes mysteries and is married to Jack. Jack is ridiculously wealthy and owns a tech company worth BILLIONS, oh lets not forget the age gap here Brook is young and jack is 22 years older, yummy right? Finally we have Georgia, also known as the black widow because her first two husband suffered unfortunate circumstances. Now Georgia is engaged to Robert, they are to be wed fairly soon but Robert literally disappears of the face of his yacht with no trace.
How well do you know your friends and neighbors? All 3 ladies have their own dark secrets which will soon be revealed.

Thanks to Netgalley for this wonderful Arc