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Good book! Love the guessing game! I also appreciate when a book ties up all its ends! Definitely recommend it!

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The Golden Couple is a fast-moving psychological thriller that I thought I had figured out but it left me pretty stunned by the ending. Excellent thriller, it started out a bit slow which is why I’m giving it 4 stars instead of 5. Recommend if you are a fan of mysteries with families, secrets, and any of their previous books.

The audiobook narrators were very good.

I got an ARC from NetGalley from the publisher (thank you), bought the hardcover from Book of the Month, and got the audiobook from the library.

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2 can keep a secret of one of them are dead! The lies and betrayal is so deep. Nothing is what you think it is. The twist and turns are mind blowing. This book is absolutely amazing. So much suspense and when I thought I had one thing figured out. Boom a new twist. Nothing is as it seems.

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Unique story line and always enjoy the multiple perspectives. The story kept me guessing most of the way!

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I wasn't sure what to make of this book. The characters were so unlikeable and the plot so twisted that I couldn't stop reading. The story felt contrived but did keep me entertained.

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Not as good as the previous books. I do feel this duo has had their 15 mins and they need to re assess.

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The Golden Couple certainly shines! The novel has well-developed characters along with perfect pacing. The authors create a number of whodunnit leads for the reader to explore. A second story line is also explored throughout the novel. Avery, the therapist the couple chooses to address their marital trauma, must also deal with the fallout of whistleblowing on a big pharma conglomerate. She proceeds to delve beneath the veneer of the golden couple, only to find a worn facade. Can Avery help them salvage the relationship? Are there other dark forces at play? The authors pull out all of the stops to deliver a great read, filled with delicious twists turns, and a grand reveal for the ultimate finish!

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While I really enjoyed this entertaining domestic novel, I’m not sure I would’ve necessarily called it a thriller. More like domestic suspense/drama. That small thing aside, Hendricks and Pekkanen are really good at this type of story. Great pacing, complex characters that you really care about, and enough twists and turns to keep you guessing. Really enjoyable.

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This was a pretty straightforward thriller with a twist I saw miles ahead. Still it was a pretty good book.

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It’s a story that keeps you guessing until the very end. All of the characters are complicated and seem to have secrets. There are twists and turns that you don’t see it coming, but you are engrossed throughout the entire story. If you were looking for an intriguing story with complicated characters. This is the book for you.

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I'm giving the golden couple 4 stars. A full review of this duos latest book is coming soon. Please stay tuned

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I throughly enjoyed this domestic thriller. The characters were interesting and all the twists and turns kept me turning page after page. The only problem I have is that the ending felt a little rushed. It didn’t seem to match the pace of the rest of the book. I still highly enjoyed the story though.

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Wow, it’s been a while since I’ve been so invested in a book! After reading House of Earth and Blood, which was quite a snooze, this is exactly what I needed 🙏🏼

The Golden Couple is told in two different points of view. The first is told from Avery’s perspective, and the second from Marissa’s. Avery is a psychologist who lost her license due to a situation that was reported. She keeps working, but under the title of consultant, rather than psychologist. Marissa is a boutique owner who hires Avery as a counselor for her and her husband. She is hiding a secret and needs Avery’s intervention to help take care of the situation.

At first, I did not see how the plot of this book would evolve. However, as a certain mystery arose, I became very intrigued to find out this one secret. I had many theories and wrote them down as I kept reading, but to no avail. I was wrong the whole time, and the revelation hit me straight in the face.

Oh, how I missed Hendricks’ and Pekkanen’s writing! I love these two authors, they are wonderful and always write compelling stories that keep you hooked. And when you least expect it, BOOM, here’s a plot twist you never saw coming! 👹

Although I find the authors’ first two books — The Wife Between Us and An Anonymous Girl — superior to this and You Are Not Alone, this is an amazing read that I thoroughly enjoyed. I definitely needed something like this to get me out of my reading slump and make me yearn to pick up a book.

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I am a mood reader and have a physical copy of this. When the mood strikes I will read this and update my review.

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Avery Chambers, a therapist who lost her license, has an unorthodox plan for saving marriages. When the Bishops go through infidelity and seek out Avery’s services, they’re in for much more than they bargained for. All they have to do is complete Avery’s ten sessions and their marriage will be saved.

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The golden couple is a good book for when you are looking for a palette cleanser between books or series. It was a quick read for me, but kept me engaged enough that I was able to push through without the plot feeling dull at all.

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Not my favorite book by Hendricks and Pekkanen, but definitely a unique and interesting story with a lot of unexpected twists.

It's about a couple (Matthew and Marissa) that seek the help of an (unlicensed) therapist with a unique method for marriage counselling. I thought the premise was great, twisty and creepy and everyone with their share of secrets, it just ran on a little long and then wrapped up a little too conveniently.

Thanks to NetGalley for an advanced e-copy.

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Thank you for the advanced copy of this book. My reviews can be read on my GoodReads account here: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/1335387-kelly

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You Are Not Alone by Greer Hendricks and Sarah Pekkanen was a wild ride. This psychological thriller started slower to build the story with great thrilling plot points and characters that you wanted to cheer on. I love this duo's books.

I received a review copy of this book from the publisher through NetGalley for my honest review. The opinions expressed in this review are entirely my own.

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Wealthy Washington couple Marissa and Matthew Bishop appear perfect - until she is unfaithful and they start seeing Avery, a therapist who has lost her license due to her unorthodox methods. All three are set on a collision course because the biggest secrets in the room are still hidden, and it’s no longer simply a marriage that’s in danger.

This was one of those books where you have no idea where it's going. There are so many twists and turns - I can see why it is was so popular. The dynamic between the couple and then the strange methods of the therapist made for a very interesting and page-turning read.

Thank you to the publisher for my review copy.

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