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The Next Mrs. Parrish - Liv Constantine

High expectations for this long awaited sequel…

The ongoing struggle between Daphne and Amber, with Mr Jackson Parrish soon to be released from prison. Bitter rivalries, jealousies, child custody issues and lots of money.

There’s a ghost from Amber’s past out for revenge too. There’s a lot going on in the plot it felt more like a Dynasty-esque money and power saga rather than a thriller for lots of the book.

I missed the threat and tension of the first book, but I suppose it could be entertaining if you like this kind of novel.

Thanks to Netgalley and Random House Publishing Group - Ballantine

Wow. This book had me on the edge of my seat, though I felt tense with emotions a lot of the time. I literally could not put this one down. I had to see how it would end!

In this sequel to “The Last Mrs. Parrish,” Amber is as conniving and corrupt as in the previous books. I loved the twist of bringing in the character of Daisy Ann, the daughter of Amber’s former husband who you might remember from, “The First Shot.”

I personally loved continuing to see Daphne’s point of view. Her strength and resilience as a mother take on a whole new meaning as she does whatever it takes to protect her daughters and herself from Jackson Parrish, the former husband of Daphne and Amber who is never not scheming and manipulating. I have never hated a character more than Jackson Parrish. The anticipation of seeing his downfall kept me glued to this book until the very end.

This book absolutely did not disappoint! I enjoyed the ride.

Exactly what you would expect from Liv Constantine.

It's an intelligent, cat & mouse-esque mystery with all of the drama you could imagine.

I would recommend this one to ANY of my thriller/psychological thriller readers.

As Amber Patterson Parrish's meticulously crafted socialite facade begins to crumble with her husband's impending release from prison, she finds herself entangled once again with her former sister-in-law, Daphne Parrish. Despite their shared history of deceit and betrayal, they must join forces when a vengeful figure from Amber's past resurfaces, threatening everything they hold dear. In this gripping sequel to "The Last Mrs. Parrish," alliances are forged, secrets unravel, and the lines between predator and prey blur in a high-stakes game of survival. With electrifying twists and compelling characters, "The Next Mrs. Parrish" will keep readers on the edge of their seats until the very last page.

4.5! Thank you NetGalley for the early release copy! Twists and turns until the VERY LAST LINE!! Definitely kept me hooked and wanting to read more. Absolutely love their style of writing.

When I got approved to read an ARC of this book, I quickly read the prequel novella and the original novel. While I greatly enjoyed the original novel, this one wasn't as wonderful, in my opinion. It was an interesting read, but there was SO MUCH HAPPENING. TOO much if that's possible. Between Amber, Jackson, and Daisy Ann, I had to question if there was even a sane/smart person among them, and I'm not sure I cared about what happened to any of them (other than Daphne and her girls). 3 - 3.5 stars.

I absolutely loved "The Last Mrs Parrish" by Liv Constantine so I was absolutely thrilled to receive an ARC of "The Next Mrs. Parrish." This book is break neck speed with one incident happening after another. At times you are jumping between two different story lines and it can feel a little all over the place. Of course most of these characters you despise because of the stunts they pull but overall the book was good.

Honestly, I couldn’t put this book down! I loved The Last Mrs. Parrish, so it only makes sense. Do not read this without reading The Last Mrs. Parrish. You’ve been warned.

I found myself actually covering my mouth and gasping at some parts, and audibly sighing in relief at the end (sorry not sorry). These characters are cut-throat and I LOVED it.

I will say, I don’t understand the title choice given the ending, but that’s fine I suppose - it’s in line with the other Mrs. Parrish books.

4.5 stars and thank you to NetGalley for the ARC for this book.
This book continues where the fist story left off. Daphne is going back to Bishop harbor for the summer to have her girls visit their father. She is hoping he has changed since prison but is meet with disaster and finds her self caught in a dilemma ever worse then she ever imagined.
As someone who loved The Last Mrs. Parrish this was a perfect sequel. In this book you get to dive deeper into the characters and realize Amber is even more horrible and only out for her self. You are introduced to Daisy Ann a Dallas socialite who is intertwined into the lives of Amber and Jackson.
Would definitely recommend this book to anyone who liked the first book in this series.

The Last Mrs. Parrish is one of my favorite mystery/thriller books and this is the sequel that I was not even expecting. I loved this sequel; maybe not as much as the first book, but it is so good! There were the classic twists that I was not expecting, but I loved seeing the characters again. This wasn't a perfect 5 star book for me as it had some issues that I just couldn't work through, but it was a 4.5 star/rounding up to 5 on GR.
I don't want to give too much away with the synopsis of the book, but just make sure you read the first book before reading this one.

Thank you to NetGalley, Random House Publishing Group, and the authors for this ARC of The Next Mrs. Parrish.
Publication Date: June 18th, 2024

📖 ARC Review: The Next Mrs. Parrish by Liv Constantine


Sometimes, a sequel is released that is even better than the original book. This is not one of those times. Truthfully, the first story (which I enjoyed greatly) ended as such that it didn't really need a sequel. I found the characters to be annoying, whiny, repetitive, and bordering on stupid. Our protagonist, Daphne, successfully escaped an abusive relationship in the first installment. It makes zero sense that she would put herself (and her kids) back in a position of danger with her abuser. A new side-story is introduced with Daisy Ann (don't get me started on the annoying double name) who constantly refers to her deceased father as "Daddy". I just couldn't take her seriously as a fully grown woman and business owner. There's so much back stabbing that it just gets muddled and loses impact. The only character who isn't irritating is the two-year-old baby with zero lines. I really wanted to love this book. It just didn't hit the mark.

Were you like me and one of the many, many people who devoured The Last Mrs. Parrish back in 2017? I remember loving it, so I was THRILLED to receive a copy of The Next Mrs. Parrish aka the return of the devious Amber and Jackson.

This book also did not disappoint. I found myself right back on Daphne's side and hoping that Amber and Jackson would get what was coming to them. The authors behind Liv Constantine did a really great job of revealing everything in a way that made the book impossible to put down. I will say that there were some parts that I questioned if they would truly happen, but overall they did not take away from the plot for me.

While nothing will ever compete with the The Last Mrs. Parrish (do yourself a favor and definitely read that first!), this is a very engaging and entertaining follow-up. The scheming of Amber, Daphne, and Jackson is on another level this book and a new character named Daisy Ann provides a more complex level of surprises. This is an easy but highly enjoyable sequel to the Last Mrs. Parrish.

Thanks to Netgalley for the ARC!

I was fortunate enough to win an ARC of “The Next Mrs. Parrish” by Liv Constantine - sequel to “The Last Mrs. Parrish.” A wild ride indeed! I was fully invested - even wanting to throw my book across the room at various points in the story. But my confidence in the author, which propelled me onward, was well-placed! My patience was rewarded with a satisfying ending. Several loose ends from “The Last Mrs. Parrish” and its prequel, “The First Shot,” are tied up nicely in “The Next Mrs. Parrish.” The only (minor) flaw is…I think the author spends a little too much time at the beginning reminding the reader about the story from the previous book. Still, I would rate it at 4.5 stars!

“The Next Mrs. Parrish” will be released on June 18, 2024.

The Next Mrs. Parrish by Liv Constantine
Pub date June 18, 2024

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This is better than the first book! And Netflix needs to make a series out of this! The jaw dropping twists in this novel are insane. It reminded me of watching Dynasty in the 80’s. I love how she tells the story from 3 different perspectives throughout. Each woman is cunning but some use their power for good while others for evil. Loved this book. ❤️

She continues this tale and does so with an aggressive story that keeps you on your toes through every chapter.

Thank you NetGalley and Random House Publishing Group Ballentine for this advanced reader copy in exchange for my review. I was thrilled to see this sequel to The Last Mrs. Parrish on my shelf.

I originally read the last Mrs. Parrish around 2019. I liked it when I read it, so I was interested in reading the sequel. However my taste has definitely changed and I think that should have been the one and only book in the series.
I found the writing EXTREMELY repetitive. Things were constantly repeated as if we might have forgotten information we recently learned. I promise, we remember what you just said! I also thought a lot of the plot repetitive and unsurprising, and was even occasionally annoyed by the characters actions. The writing just felt bland and the plot not very exciting. I would pass on this sequel.

Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for early access to this book!

After reading the Last Mrs. Parrish I was so excited to learn there would be a sequel. Although it was nice to reunite with the characters, I am not entirely convinced a sequel was necessary in this case. The book started off a bit slow but did ultimately end in a satisfying conclusion.

After reading the first book I was super excited to find out that there was going to be a second book and I literally couldn’t wait until June to read it! I requested to read The Next Mrs. Parrish not knowing if I was going to be picked and I couldn’t believe my eyes when I saw an email from NetGalley saying the book was waiting on my book shelf! I read this book in 1 day, because I was so excited and this book was great from start to finish! I loved reading more about Daphne and her girls and how much further she would go to protect her girls from Jackson. Of course, you have to read more about Jackson and Amber and how vindictive and calculated they are but where’s the thrill if you don’t find out how their stories end. I loved having new characters introduced and how they play a roll in getting Jackson and Amber served right with their wrong doings. Absolutely loved this book and it deserves 5 stars! Thank You, Random House Publishing and NetGalley for allowing me to read this great book for my honest review! Publication Date on this book is June 18, 2024.

I loved "The Last Mrs. Parrish" so much that I was extremely excited to receive an advanced copy of the sequel! The 1st book ended great and I had no idea the characters would continue, that Daphne and Amber would go on to new journeys and adventures. Told in POV's from Amber, Daphne, and Daisy Ann. This story is stressful as we follow Daisy Ann who is coming in revenge for Amber. Daisy Ann's POV added something different and new to the series.

I really wanted to love this book but I didn't feel like it was as good as the first one, it took 40% in before the book really took off. There are enough twists to make it interesting and no major plot holes. Using the same characters and the same situations felt a little predictable.

Cliffhanger, Sociopathic Behavior, and Cheesy! 3 Stars!

Many thanks to NetGalley for the advanced copy! This book will be released 6/18/24.