Thank you Netgalley for the ARC! I have never been disappointed with a Liv Constantine book and this one didn't disappoint! I couldn't put the book down as each page drawled me in more. It was nice to see Jackson, Amber, and Daphne back again! I felt the emotions of each character as I learned more about their lives. I highly recommend this book to any thriller-loving fan!

This book caught me off guard. I expected a book that wouldn’t live up to the hype because of the mixed reviews, but surprisingly I really enjoyed this book. It very different from the first novel, but still packed the same punch with the characters.

This book was so unhinged. It was a delightfully fun read, albeit so goofy at times. This book takes place two or so years after the first, and we are confronted with Jackson and Amber's life after the events that took place in the first novel. They are messier than ever, and thank god that Daphne got out of there - or so we thought.

There are so many parts of this book that I was literally laughing out loud because of how over the top and ridiculous the dialogue is. I honestly am not sure if the first book was like this since I listened to it and the audio did not present as being so ridiculous, but reading the words on paper was nuts at times. It's unlikely that this book could ever take place in the real world, but absolutely no one talks like these characters do in real life. Regardless, the story was a super fun read. The characters are so messy and I wanted to hurl my Kindle across the room basically anytime that Daphne made a decision. Amber and Jackson are just insane, and literally none of the outside characters tries to talk any sense into any of the main characters. If I were rating the book for quality and plot, it would probably score a lot lower for me, but reading it was a super fun time, so it's getting 4 stars from me.

In "The Next Mrs. Parrish," Liv Constantine crafts a gripping tale of ambition, deceit, and the high stakes of social climbing. Amber Patterson Parrish, once an invisible wallflower, now reigns over the elite Bishops Harbor community thanks to meticulous planning and ruthless ambition. However, her newfound status faces jeopardy with the release of her husband, Jackson, from prison. As Amber’s resources dwindle, her desperation grows.

Parallelly, Daphne Parrish returns to Bishops Harbor, driven by her daughter's plea to see her father. Despite Jackson’s promises of change, Daphne remains wary, haunted by past betrayals. The plot thickens when a figure from Amber’s past resurfaces, seeking revenge, intertwining their fates in unexpected ways.

Constantine masterfully keeps readers on edge with shocking twists and richly developed characters. The alliances and betrayals among Amber, Daphne, and Jackson are intricately woven, making this novel a compelling exploration of manipulation and survival. "The Next Mrs. Parrish" will leave readers questioning the true nature of duplicity and trust in a world where everyone seems to have something to hide.

Thank you Liv Constantine, Random House Publishing, and Netgalley for the advanced copy!

I was excited about this sequel because I remember really enjoying The Last Mrs. Parrish. Unfortunately, this one just didn’t do it for me. I had a hard time getting into it, the characters are awful, and it felt cheesy and unbelievable.

IMO, read the first book and skip the second!

Thank you to NetGalley for the opportunity to read and review this ARC in exchange for an honest opinion.

What a sequel to one of my favorite books, The Last Mrs. Parrish. I’m writing this review hours after my bedtime- I could not put it down. This book starts off where the first ends and immediately gets moving. Amber and Jackson are just as horrible as I remembered, honestly at times I had to stop reading because their actions made me so angry. Liv Constantine has mastered writing absolute terrible, unlikeable characters with those two. The book continues to follow Daphne, who escaped her abusive marriage to Jackson in the first book. She is navigating raising her two daughters and returns to Bishops Harbor in an attempt to heal the families relationships. You can guess that won’t possibly turn out well. We also follow Daisy Ann, a character from Ambers past who wants revenge.

This book was non stop from the beginning with twist after twist. At times I found myself closing it, becoming so frustrated with the characters, then immediately opening again to see what happened. The ending was beyond satisfying. Sometimes sequels are unnecessary but in this case I think this was just as fun, if not more satisfying and wild than the first book.

I want to thank Net Galley for giving me the opportunity to read this book, I enjoyed it from beginning to end!

I did not read The Last Mrs. Parrish when it first came out, but when I saw the approval to read the sequel, I decided to read this series. I definitely couldn't put either down. I think I actually liked this sequel better than the first book, which is unusual! Both Jackson and Amber are characters that are absolutely hated, but seem to continually get their way, and I was intrigued to find out more about their childhoods and what made them into the people they are now. I found myself just waiting to find out when they would make a misstep and finally be defeated. I loved the addition of Daisy Ann and her story. Even though there was a lot of closure and justice served in the ending, I feel like the door is still open to a third book and I'd definitely pick that up!

Thank you to Netgalley, Random House Publishing and Liv Constantine for this ARC in exchange for my honest review.

I was so looking forward to the sequel to the first book The Last Mrs Parrish. Amber is back in this book as conniving as ever! and Daphne the former Mrs. Parris comes back to town. I didn't love this book as much as the first but most sequels aren't as good as the first to me! I did like it well enough and it was a 4 star. Plenty of twists and turns and lots of entertainment with these characters!

After what felt like forever, Liv is back with another thrilling book! The wait was totally worth it. In this gripping sequel, we meet Amber, Daphne, and Daisy Ann—three fascinating characters you won't forget.

Amber is cunning and super confident, Daphne is trying to move on from her past, and Daisy Ann is on a mission to get justice for her late father. Their stories intertwine in the most unexpected and brilliant ways. The plot is so creative and binge-worthy that you won't be able to put it down.

The ending? Absolutely fantastic! Everything ties together perfectly, leaving you completely satisfied.

Big thanks to Netgalley and Random House Publishing Group - Ballantine for letting me read and review this advance copy. If you're looking for a great read, this book is a must!

I loved this! I’ve been nervous about sequels in the past, but I am so glad this book was written. I loved to see these characters story continue. I loved Daphnes character development. Really well written.

Daphne, Jackson and Amber are back with more story to tell. Daphne is living in California with her mom and daughters and is so happy to be free of Jackson and all his control. Tallulah isn’t having such an easy time. Having been protected from all her father’s misdeeds, she misses him and wants to see him. When Daphne thinks it’s doing more harm than good to keep the girls from him, she agrees to go spend the summer letting them catch up. Of course Jackson hasn’t changed and even though he and Amber are divorcing, that doesn’t keep them from working together (and sometimes against one another) to get what each of them wants.

This book is a wild ride, just like the one before it. I loved it all. Every twist and every turn…I just spent my time hoping that this time everyone would get exactly what they deserved. This was a needed sequel and I devoured it!

Thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for letting me preview The Next Mrs. Parrish in exchange for my honest review. I was a fan of The First Mrs. Parrish as a slightly above-average, fast paced domestic thriller. I can't say the same for the latest installment. It was full of double and triple crosses which kept things moving along. However, the third act has far too much exposition in describing all the things happening behind the scenes that we didn't read about earlier in the book. It felt like the author explaining away plot holes by making it seem like all of the characters' earlier actions were part of a bigger plan rather than building it into a cohesive timeline. That said, I finished it quickly, so it was still keeping me entertained.

I recently had the opportunity to read an advanced copy of The Next Mrs. Parrish and I must say, I was thoroughly impressed. The story was gripping from start to finish, with plenty of twists and turns to keep me hooked until the very end.

The characters were well-developed and VERY complex, making it easy to become invested in their lives and the outcome of the story. The writing was engaging and kept me on the edge of my seat, eagerly turning the pages to see what would happen next. I have such hate for Amber and Jackson. These characters were so manipulative and just over all distasteful in how they were created! One the other hand, Daisy Ann and Daphne will forever have my heart!

Overall, I highly recommend The Next Mrs. Parrish to anyone looking for a suspenseful and entertaining read. I gave it 4 stars as this book is very complex in story and pov jumping. I’m very curious to see what the author comes up with next.

this picked up RIGHT where the last book left off - following Amber, Jackson and Daphne. and insert - Daisy Ann to further shake things up! Everyone backstabbed everyone over and over and over and I LOVED IT. It was a very quick read - the momentum of the writing fabulous. Daisy Ann adds a new dramatic feel to the storyline. this was GREAT

First, thanks to NetGalley for an advanced copy of this book, and the chance to review. If you enjoyed the first book, I would recommend reading this one as well. That being said, I did have to put aside my personal skepticism that Daphne would choose to be anywhere near Jackson after everything he put her through the first time. However, if you can get past that one tiny character flaw, the book has many twists and turns and will keep you guessing all the way up until the very last page. It was a fun, and entertaining beach read for sure! 😊

The sequel you didn't ever know you needed is here! We are back in Bishop's Harbor to start and Amber is living her best life while Jackson is in prison for tax evasion. But, Jackson is set to be released soon and Amber is scrambling to figure out what to do. Meanwhile Daphne and the girls are loving life in California. When Tallulah, the oldest tries to run away to see her Dad, Daphne has to figure out how to handle the situation. Of course, they all get tangled back up in Jackson's web of deceit and lies. What follows are shocking twists and turns with so many lies, duplicity and betrayal. This was a fun and frothy Summer read, these characters are so wild and you never know what to expect next!

Thank you to @NetGalley, @RandomHousePublishing and @livconstantine for this advanced copy in exchange for my honest review. Be sure to grab this one for your Summer beach bag, out June 18,2024

Daphne, Amber, and Jackson are all thrust back into each others lives when Daphne's daughters, not knowing the truth about Jackson, are missing their father and demanding to see him. Daphne, not knowing what else to do, obliges and is again put into a position of abuse and manipulation, as Jackson will do whatever is necessary to get his family back together. Amber however, is done with Bishops Harbor and is ready to take on a new rich life...continuing her schemes to mess with everyone on her way out. But, someone from Ambers past resurfaces and is determined to take her down. Who will end up on top and who will work together in the process?

Plot: I was very curious to see where this would go after the first book, since it ended so nicely. But, I was pleasantly surprised with the way this went. The writing was incredibly tight and every page mattered. I was immediately sucked back into the lives of these characters and was screaming every single page. I wanted to skip to the end so many times just to make sure that this ended the way I wanted. Filled, of course, with many twists and turns that made my jaw drop...three times...this kept my attention rapt. As soon as I started, I couldn't put this down. This was an excellent way to continue a thriller series, and I think a lot of authors should take notes. So many thriller sequels pale in comparison or are just a reiteration of the first, and this, could stand on its own and I liked just as much as the original.

Characters: Liv Constantine really does write her characters well because I DESPISED all of them. Every single Amber and Jackson chapter had me fuming and I was so beyond angry at a 13-year-old. The introduction of a new character was a fantastic way to keep this story fresh, and I really enjoyed all of the different point of views. It was incredibly fascinating to be inside the minds of these absolutely psychotic people. Daphne was also basically a new character and I really enjoyed her growth from the first book and her determination to not only be there for her children and do what was right by them, but to also not fall into Jackson's manipulation tactics. It was nice to see a strong character fight against one all readers will hate.

Now I'm just wondering if THIS is the end of Ambers story...

4/5 stars.

Many thanks to NetGalley and Random House Publishing Group/Ballantine/Bantam for sharing this digital reviewer copy with me in exchange for my honest opinions.

The characters you love to hate are back for another round! I loved the addition of Daisy Anne to add to the craziness. It was a little unbelievable that Daphne would bring the girls back anywhere near Jackson over telling them the truth. But if you look past that, it was a great read that kept me guessing all the way through. If you loved the first book, you have to read this sequel!

I was expecting to have a really captivating book following the first one and that was not what I got. This book fell flat in terms of storyline. It was a struggle to get through and I did not want to pick it up. The second half was a little more fast paced but I could have not read this book and been perfectly fine with the first one being the only one. I did like having more information about Daphne and the girls in this one, but it was not enough to save the boring plot.

Thank you to @NetGalley for the ARC. I had read the first book in this duology and could not put it down. This sequel was the same, stayed up reading long into the morning. Just like the first book we are hit with suspense and mystery. A must read.