Avery is a former therapist, whose unorthodox methods caused her to lose her license. Now she works as a “consultant” using those same methods to treat her clients, including The Golden Couple, Marissa and Mathew. What follows is an edge of your seat psychological thriller, deftly told in alternating POVs between the characters, with plenty of “holy cow” moments throughout. Fans of this dynamic duo of authors will have no problem with this one. Outstanding read, easily 5 stars! I received an ARC of this book from the publisher through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

I read this in one day.. Another great example of the exciting domestic thrillers these two turn out. This immersive story got me turning the pages to get to the secrets these characters were hiding. Tune out the world and start reading, you won't want to stop until the last page. I recommend their books all the time, especially to those patrons who want to get lost in a book. Another winner for sure!

I love this writing duo. They write the most compelling page turners, and make it so hard to put down. The question here is which is the story? The cheating wife (not a spoiler) or the very controversial therapist? Great writing, shocking twists and a jaw dropping ending!

Secrets. Lies. Betrayal. This book has it all. Marissa and Matthew, also known as the Golden Couple seek marriage counseling with Avery, a therapist. Avery only takes on couples that she “knows” she can “fix” in 10 sessions. But you’ll find out Avery needs a therapist for herself! Lots of characters to keep track of so it took me longer than normal to get through this book. I was not expecting the ending - its a doozy! Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for this early release in exchange for my honest review. To be published March 2022.

I received and ARC of this novel from NetGalley.

This is the story of a fairly young married couple (Mathew and Marissa) and their therapist (Avery). The couple goes to Avery for counseling over an infidelity issue.

This story is full of puzzle pieces, unanswered questions and plot twists. The characters are simply puzzle pieces, not people whose beliefs, feelings and character traits the reader ever gets to know. Other puzzle pieces are a single male friend of Mathew's, a young lady that works in Marissa's boutique shop, one of Mathew's ex-girlfriends and Mathew's father. And, yes, the couple has an 8-year-old boy. Other puzzle pieces include a piece of rope, a pair of blue gloves and a note left under the boutique shop door. And somehow the murder of a teenage girl killed while Mathew and Marissa were in high school somehow is going to figure into things.

The authors do a good job of creating mystery and suspense. The reader needs to tolerate some lies that are told to throw you off. Eventually, the truth about the infidelity matter is revealed but how that affects the characters is not going to be spoiled here.

4.5 stars
I was so excited to read this book. I absolutely loved An Anonymous Girl and couldn’t wait to read this newest book by the authors. I am pleased to say I was not disappointed. The book is filled with Interesting, multi-layered characters including two strong women as the main characters who narrate the story in alternating chapters. Avery Chambers is an unorthodox therapist who lost her license for breaking the rules. She still sees a select group of clients and is still breaking rules with her controversial counseling methods. Marissa Bishop is one half of “The Golden Couple”. She and her husband Matthew seem to have it all - looks, money, and love, until Marissa’s unfaithfulness changes everything. Marissa seeks Avery’s help in putting her marriage back together.

The book has an intriguing, complex plot that kept my interest from the beginning until the very end. Things are not as they appear and Avery, Marissa, and Matthew are all keeping secrets. The plot has plenty of twists and turns, including a few things that are hard to believe. That doesn’t keep this from being an outstanding book, though, and I really didn’t want to put it down. The ending is surprising and something I never saw coming, but I loved it!

Thank you to the publisher for providing an advance copy of this book. The book was provided to me at no cost, but my review is voluntary and unbiased.

3-3.5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️ This my third book by these authors and I was thrilled to receive an advanced copy in NetGalley but I have to be honest and say that it wasn’t quite as good as I had hoped it would be. In a nutshell I would say that the beginning was REALLY good, the middle started to drag a lot, but the ending was pretty good! There were a few things in the ending that were just a bit “too much” and unbelievable. Also I think this book didn’t get higher stars from me because I honestly didn’t like any of the characters…except for Bennett (their little boy). They were all annoying. I wanted to like Marissa (even though she was the one who had the affair), but she just got on my nerves with how nervous she always was. I didn’t like Matthew as soon as they started “therapy” and he was suddenly so forgiving of what Marissa did. Skip and Polly, I had mixed feelings about. And Avery, honestly…I felt like she was a detective throughout the whole book rather than a therapist. She was really bossy and a “know it all”. Overall, it wasn’t one of my favorite books but I do think a lot of people will probably like it. I just wish the middle would have been more exciting.

Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press for an advanced copy in exchange for an honest review.

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The dynamic duo has done it again! I was intrigued from the first few pages, and by the halfway mark I didn't trust a single soul in this book. I felt sketchy about each and every character. But, by the final page, it all came together beautifully and I let out the breath I had been holding. A fantastic story, with the perfect cocktail of drama, suspense and lies - I can't wait to get a physical copy of this on my shelf in 2022! Bravo Greer and Sarah!

Amazing book. Exactly how psychological suspense should be done. Great multidimensional characters that you sometimes loved and sometimes just wasn't sure how you felt about them. The storyline was well written and somewhat intense, keeping the reader off balance and making it difficult to put the book down.

A very satisfying read that shouldn't be missed!

I didn't like their last book but "The Golden Couple" has renewed my faith that every author can have a pooper of a book. Glad this one was so good!

The Golden Couple by Greer Hendricks; Sarah Pekkanen is the second book that I have read by these duo of authors.

Marissa and Mathew Bishop have found their way to seek help with their marriage. Avery is a therapist unlike traditional ones.

The storyline has a few main characters and keeps you guessing as to what each is really like. A good book, and storytelling both.

Thank you to Netgalley, the Authors - Greer Hendricks; Sarah Pekkanen, and St. Martin's Press for my advanced copy to read and review.

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If I could give more than 5 stars I would!!! This book, the writing, the plot was a phenomenal read!! Way to go to the thrill duo Hendricks and Pekkanen for an absolutely captivating, stunning, compelling, and psychologically mind bending ride through your work!! There were so many twists and turns to this especially when the end was near but the anticipation and intrigue flowed through the whole book! I loved how it went back and forth between Avery and Marissa, and I have to say Avery turned out to be my favorite of all the characters. I loved the whole live outside the box and really live not to just be an image but to find what makes you happy. I really like the character development for Marissa and Matthew and how it all played out while wondering if I really knew how it was going to end! I won't give spoilers but I am pleased with the leading up and ending of the book! Thank you Netgalley for the chance to read this and review, I am so glad I got my hands on a copy! Thank you St. Martin's Press and to the dynamite thriller duo, once again I am hooked and in love with your book!!!

I was ecstatic when I was granted early access to The Golden Couple by Greer Hendricks and Sarah Pekkanen.

Ever since their first book collab together, I’ve read every book from this duo. Their writing style bring something new to the thriller genre.

The Golden Couple is a psychological thriller that keeps you on the edge until the end. Avery is an unconventional therapist who takes on Marissa and Matthew’s case. Marissa confessed her infidelity to her husband Matthew and they see Avery in attempt to amend their marriage. Avery thinks she got what it takes to help the seemingly perfect couple, but they’re hiding more than Avery knows.

There are so many complex characters that show up in this book and piecing the puzzle together was kinda confusing at first. However, as the plot unwinds, characters show their true colors.

Thank you to Netgalley, the publisher St. Martins, and the two authors for an ARC in exchange for an honest, unbiased review.

I received this book free of charge from NetGalley in exchange for my honest review.

Well, this book was good. It took turns I didn't see coming.

Avery is a therapist who has some very unconventional ways. So much that she lost her license because of it. Marissa and Matthew seem like he perfect couple until Marissa drops a bombshell in their therapy appointment that she has been unfaithful. As the story unfold, Avery becomes entwined in their marriage.

This book had me staying up way too late to keep reading each night. The twists and turns it took kept me interested and I feel like they left this open at the end to follow up more with Avery.

Wow! Another amazing read. Greer Hendricks and Sarah Pekkanen do not disappoint! I read this book in less than 2 days, I could not put it down!

The Golden Couple offered twists and turns and I loved the way it was written from the perspective of the two main characters telling the story. Looks can be deceiving and those on the outside should not judge a book by its cover. Marissa hires Avery to help her marriage but what they both learn along the way is that you can never know what's going on in someone's head.

The sessions with Avery prove to be difficult and revealing.of so many secrets being hidden and divulged when it is too late. You can never underestimate your partner.

Hold on, because it's a wild ride!

Wow this sucks you right in, it’s so good! Avery Chambers is a fixer of sorts in couples counseling. The Golden Couple - Marissa and Matthew Bishop seeks Avery’s advice. Avery is intrigued with this couple and takes them on as clients. She delves into their lives - home, work, social activities. Secrets are revealed and it gets quite twisty! Thank you to St. Martin’s Press for a gifted copy.

This book sucked me right in. It unfolds with excellent pacing and I love the dual viewpoints (even when I usually don’t).. I have some issues with how quickly the ending happened ans how the resolution was a bit out of nowhere… seems there could have been a few more hints in the earlier parts of the book so it didn’t seem so abrupt, but overall well written and I enjoyed reading this.

The Golden Couple Review!

Thank you Netgalley and St. Martin’s Press for this gifted copy, in exchange for an honest review! This book comes out March 8, 2022.

I’ve read two other books by Hendricks and Pekkanen so I was very excited to try this! These two women are definitely made for writing thrillers. While I did enjoy The Wife Between Us and Anonymous Girl, this one is by far my favorite! The Golden Couple was a 5/5 stars for me! There was a lot of mystery going on in this and I had no clue what to even think most of the time. I was literally kept guessing and on my toes the entire book. The ending was crazy and it wrapped up so nicely as well! I also loved the switch of narrators and the characters were great! I really couldn’t put this book down. I’m a sucker for a creepy obsession and add in some murder, mystery stalking, and jealousy and you’ve got one heck of a ride!

Synopsis:

Avery Chambers has a ten step system with her patients and she can guarantee it will change their life. She’s helped people dealing with abusive spouses, anxiety, infidelity, etc.
The Bishops are definitely considered the IT couple, people even call them the Golden Couple. That is, until Marissa Bishop has an affair. Marissa is willing to to anything to save their marriage. Even if that means trying a very unconventional 10 step program by a therapist whose license was taken away.
The first session seems to go well with Amy, but it’s hard to get any work down when you are keeping secrets from your therapist. The Bishops and their therapist are in much more danger then they will ever know.

The Golden Couple by Greer Hendricks and Sarah Pekkanen was another brilliant thriller by this writing pair. Again, I know to expect this, and I just dig the thrills and twists they build into their story. The story focuses on a couple who has sought out a therapist due to the wife cheating. This therapist guarantees that she can fix you in ten sessions. The only thing is - She's no longer licensed. However, the couple is willing to give her a chance to fix the broken trust and cracks in their marriage. Along the way, you learn more about not just the couple, but the therapist. You quickly learn there is something going on with all parties, and it is just a matter of all the pieces coming together which is what makes the suspense so, so good. Thanks to NetGalley for the early look at this March 2022 release! This is another pageturner you're going to need in your life.

The Golden Couple, a mystery/thriller book was a solid 4 stars. This is the second book I've read by Hendricks and Pekkanen, and I think it's my favorite so far.

This book changes pov, and centers around three main characters, Avery, a therapist, and her patients, a married couple called Marissa and Matthew. Though seemingly a “golden couple”, they start seeing Avery to repair their marriage after Marissa admits to infidelity. Avery isn’t an ordinary therapist though-she’s one that lost her license due to her controversial methods where she requires that they commit to ten sessions, pay in advance, and do everything that she asks them to. Instead of merely listening to their relationship issues, Avery intrudes their lives, seeking out bigger truths and interacting with people in their world. Avery quickly realizes that their issues are much bigger than just one infidelity and this leads to a fairly thrilling set up where you don't know who is telling the truth and who is not. There are also side stories about Avery's former clients that pop up throughout the story.
The Golden Couple is a complicated read, and I did have a bit of a hard time keeping focused on it in the middle. It is definitely an entertaining book and full of twists and turns. Well-developed characters and an entertaining plot, it is a must read for fans of mystery/thriller books. Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for providing me a copy in exchange for an honest review. (less)