I loved The Last Mrs. Parrish so I was very excited to see a sequel by Liv Constantine. Amber, a con woman and the present Mrs. Parrish, is back together along with Daphne, the ex Mrs. Parrish, who has fled from abuse to California with her daughters. When her older daughter Tallulah desperately wants to reconnect with her dad, the first Mrs. Parrish returns to the east coast with her family. Daisy Ann, the daughter of Amber’s first husband, adds a whole new layer to the story which is told in alternating points of view from all three women. The authors do a great job of building suspense and interweaving the three storylines. Though some of the characters, like Jackson Parrish, are despicable, they provide necessary contrast to the heroines. I could not put this book down. It is a sequel but works fine as a standalone. I think it is one of the best books I will read this year. I thank NetGalley and Bantam Books for the opportunity to read this ARC.

Thank you Publishers and NetGalley for an ARC of The Next Mrs. Parrish!

We're back following conwoman Amber as she plots against Jackson who is currently incarcerated. Daphne is happy across the US with her and Jackson's two daughters, but the oldest misses her dad and is starting to act out. Reluctantly, Daphne makes the trip back to CT with the girls to reunite the girls with Jackson. But Jackson and Amber have their own agenda and within days of Daphne's arrival, all hell breaks loose. We are also reintroduced to Daisy Ann who is still wanting justice for her father, who Amber murdered. She gets tangled in this web of con and hurt.

A fast-paced, page turner, which at times was heartbreaking, we follow these three as they all fight for their own form of justice.

Highly recommend.

Spoiler: The legal scenario depicted in this book was incredibly thought out, researched, and plausible. As an attorney who practices this area of law, it was almost too hard to read because of the truth of how these situations can play out and the timelines of the events involved. Serious kudos to the authors here.

Is Daisy Ann going to destroy her family with her obsession over her father’s death/murder? Is Amber finally going to get her comeuppance or is she going to wreak havoc on Daisy Ann and Jackson’s lives? Is Daphne going to get sucked into the lies, abuse and deceit of her ex-husband to save her children? Will Jackson be out manipulated? What a roller coaster of a ride! The character development and twists and turns left me on the edge of my seat.

“Charm is making the person you’re talking to feel like the only person in the room.”

Picking up where The Next Mrs. Parrish left off, this story follows Daphne Parrish who has moved across the country after divorcing her abusive and manipulative husband, Jackson, and Amber Parrish, the equally manipulative and sociopathic new wife. We are also introduced to Daisy Ann Briscoe who is linked to the trio through Amber’s past transgressions.

There are so many twists and turns and manipulations and betrayals throughout the whole story, the reader may need charts and graphs to remember all the lies and backstabbing. This book has no shortage of WTF moments. This is a great psychological domestic thriller that will keep your eyes scanning faster and faster to keep up with the action.

Thank you to NetGalley and Bantam Books for this advanced reader’s copy.

A really fun, wicked fast-paced thriller. I love how quick a read this is and how every chapter keeps you guessing. I loved the first book in the series and loved this one as well!! Recommend!

Another great read by Liv Constantine. Perfect for a summer beach read. As good to get you out of a reading slump!

Even though I haven't read Liv Constantine's novel, The Last Mrs. Parrish, her newest one, The Next Mrs. Parrish, is a great stand-alone. It may have been easier to get into if I'd read the previous one, but once I was in I didn't put it down. The way the different characters and their stories came together in a twisty ending was worth the time I put in at the beginning. Thanks, NetGalley and the publisher, for providing me with the ARC ebook I read and reviewed. All opinions are my own.

Thank you, NetGalley and Random House Publishing Group - Ballantine, Bantam for the copy of The Next Mrs. Parrish by Liv Constantine. Maybe I should have read the prequel or reread The Last Mrs. Parrish, or maybe I have lost my taste for rich people doing bad things, but this one never caught my interest. If you’re engaged in Amber and Daphne’s stories and curious about what they’re up to now, you will love this book! I think reading The Last Mrs Parrish was enough for me.

Ahh Liv Constantine is one of my FAVORITES. I was so excited to receive a copy of this ARC! The Next Mrs. Parrish picks up right where the last book left off. It's told in multiple POV (Amber, Daphne, Daisy Ann, and Jackson). I love this author's writing style and the unique twists and turns. The characters in this series are excellent--so devious and conniving! I highly recommend this one to anyone looking for a psychological thriller!

I highly recommend reading the novella "the first shot" before reading this book. I really lived this book it kept be intrigued throughout. Just when I thought I had ot figured out a new twist came in!

A decent follow-up to The Last Mrs. Parrish, although it stood in its own fine and didn’t necessarily need another chapter. Everyone is back to their old tricks and wondering if and when they will get their comeuppance keeps you reading. I couldn’t remember everything that happened in the first book but there was enough info in this one to serve as a good reminder so I didn’t have to go back and re-read. If you liked the first one you will probably enjoy this one.

This was a great sequel to "The Last Mrs. Parrish." I really enjoyed the first book and did not see the big twist so I had high hopes for this book. I was not disappointed.

This book picks up about a year after the first one. As much as the reader would wish for a happy ever after ending for Daphne, that is not what is happening when it comes to her older daughter. In an effort to help her daughter's mental state, she ends up back in Connecticut for the summer. The book tells Daphne's story, as well as Amber's, just like the last book. This book however, also introduces us to a new character, Daisy Ann. She was a great addition and I enjoyed figuring out how she was going to fit into the story.

The book was another great thriller and I enjoyed the drama and tension. It is a must read especially if you enjoyed the first book. I enjoyed getting to know the characters even more and Amber's backstory was really interesting. Another great thriller by Liv Constantine!

Thank you to NetGalley and Bantam/Random House Publishing for the ARC.

The Last Mrs Parrish has a special place in my heart. It’s my favorite “thriller” book. I was excited and nervous to read the sequel, but it did. It disappoint!
I loved that the chapters switched between Amber, Daphne and Daisy Ann’s POVs. It kept me engaged, and was so entertaining! I love that for the first half of the book I had no clue what was going on or where it was going, and then the twists come and it all comes together perfectly!

I wasn’t sure how this book was going to sequel from book #1 but it was actually a very enjoyable read.
I enjoyed the storyline between Amber and Daisy Ann the best. You really wondered who was going to win as you were reading.
Daphne’s story line was not great. It could have been left out. I found it unbelievable, based on her character in the last book, that she would ever return to Jackson or ever let her children be near him again.
Overall, this is a great read. It is a quick read and will be perfect for the beach this summer!

If you enjoyed the Last Mrs Parrish you will enjoy this sequel!

Following the same characters we love (and despise) and while I thought the first was a great standalone I really enjoyed this one.

As in most psychological thriller…theres ONE major plot point that will have you screaming at the character questioning her decision making! (And trying to relate as a parent myself)

Overall a quick read with a satisfying (for all character) finish.

Imagine my surprise when I saw there was a sequel to one of my favorite books ever!! Picture me jumping for joy when I was approved for an ARC of The Next Mrs. Parrish!! Once again, my favorite writing duo did not disappoint with this follow up to The Last Mrs. Parrish. Was this book really necessary? Probably not. But was it twisty and entertaining? Most definitely!

In this sequel to The Last Mrs. Parrish, Amber is back and she is more conniving and despicable as ever! Amber is currently married to the wealthy Jackson Parrish, who had to serve time in prison for his tax fraud. They share a son together, which they call Jax.

Daphne, the former Mrs. Parrish, comes back to the town of Bishops Harbor after moving herself and her two daughters away to California. Her oldest daughter, Tallulah is missing her father immensely, and against her better judgment she agrees to take this trip to Bishops Harbor to let her daughters see Jackson. Has Jackson really changed since he’s been in prison, or is he the same con artist he’s always been? Does he have it in him to be a loving husband and father to his current wife and children?

We also have the new character of Daisy Ann. Daisy Ann runs a famous jewelry line in which Amber is certain to take over. I wasn’t quite sure how well Daisy’s character was going to work in this story, but in the end it all wrapped up nicely and she ended up being a great addition to the story.

While I can’t say that I loved this book as much as the first book, I will say that it is a close second 😉 This book can also be read as a standalone, which is a great bonus for those who haven’t read the first book. This book is filled with characters that you will love to hate, twists and turns, and lots of entertainment. I highly recommend!

Many thanks to NetGalley, Random House Publishing Group, and the authors for an ARC of this book which I had the pleasure of reading. Publication date: June 18, 2024.
Genre~ General Fiction (Adult), Mystery & Thrillers

I was ecstatic when I got approved to review this ARC. At first, I was worried since it's been awhile since I read The last Mrs. Parrish and The First Shot. I highly suggest not skipping The First Shot.

In this book, Jackson, Daphne, and Amber are all back. Jackson fresh out of prison with mixed feelings about his ex Daphne and current wife Amber but whose funds are running low. Just because Amber is his current wife doesn't mean all is well of course. She knows her time is coming to an end but just hopes to hand a cushion to live off of. Daphne has always been Jackson's true love but she'd love nothing more to just stay away but finds herself roped back in when her and Jackson's daughter runs away because she wants to see her dad. Daphne agrees they can have supervised visits.

Cue an old friend of Amber's who's love nothing more to bring her down.

This book was full of twists and turns and was extremely entertaining. I was glued to my kindle.

Thanks to Netgalley and Random House/ Ballantine books for the ARC in exchange for my honest and unbiased review.

I loved The Last Mrs. Parrish and I couldn’t believe it when I saw a sequel was written. Thank you to NetGalley, Liv Constantine and Random House Publishing for the advanced e-copy!

While this one didn’t quite match my expectations, I really enjoyed it. I don’t want to give away any spoilers but I’ll say this-Amber and Jackson are even more detestable this time around and you root for their demise the whole time. They are truly characters you love to hate. Thankfully there is Daphne and Daisy Ann, who balance out Amber and Jackson and you find yourself demanding justice alongside them.

The story is full of deception and revenge with twists and turns that keep you guessing. As with the first book, this one was gasp-worthy.

I was SO excited and appreciative to get my hands on this early copy!! Thank you Liv Constantine, the publisher, and NetGalley for this opportunity.

This sequel absolutely didn't disappoint, though I didn't love it AS much as the first one.

The action picks up right around where the first one leaves off, Daphne in California with the girls and her mom, Jackson in prison, and Amber being Amber, plotting for more money and paying little attention to the baby she had with Jackson. Throw into the mix Daisy Ann, the rich daughter of one of Amber's previous marry-for-riches failures, and we have ourselves a lovely cat-and-mouse thriller (read the prequel, though it sucked, to brush up on the history of this con).

I don't want to give more than those plot points away because there is a lot of suspense, twists, and turns, and genuine "wow" moments. I truly wanted to call into work just to stay up late reading it! There were also several wanting-to-throw-my-phone-at-a wall-moments from sheer frustration with Daphne. And I think that's why I rated this 4 stars versus 5. I felt like Daphne was brilliant in the first book and some of her choices in this one felt... Out of character and I wasn't here for it.

Otherwise, I definitely enjoyed this one and will be rec'ing it to everyone who either rec'd me the first one or who I rec'd.

This is a rare case where the sequel is as good as the original. The book has the same characters from the original book with some new interesting characters. This story is filled with twists and turns making this book “un-put-down-able”. Be sure to read The last Mrs. Parrish before reading The Next Mrs. Parrish.