It’s been a few years since I have read The Last Mrs. Parrish and upon requesting the sequel I realized my review of the former was not very high. However, after completing the Next Mrs. Parrish I realized this was due to the predictability of the first novel which was not present in the sequel. The introduction of new better developed characters also added to my overall estimation.

Amber is back at it, a master manipulator and heartless villain, scheming her way through the rest of Jackson’s money. Jackson is just as vile as we remember, but this time he begins his time in prison. Daphne is finally free of the abuse, but is dealing with the aftermath of the divorce and how it is affecting her daughters. Daisy Ann is introduced as a Texas heiress with an unknown connection until about a third of the way through.

Though Amber is completely vile, I enjoyed reading her segments in the hopes she would get what was coming to her. I also enjoyed getting to know Daisy Ann and her obsession over getting justice for her father. Unfortunately, Daphne was just meh…like we’re back here again. She easily falls prey to both Jackson and Amber and I was just over her.

Overall, this novel is a quick thrilling read that pulls together nicely in the end. Do not be hesitant in picking up the sequel if your opinion of the first wasn’t quite as high.

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

I was such a fan of the first book, The Last Mrs. Parrish, and could not wait to get my hands on this sequel! This book was no disappointment for me. The characters picked back up where the first book left off, and I felt like I was just continuing the story with no gap between reading (and it had been a while for me). I think one of the coolest things about the authors (Lynne and Valerie Constantine = Liv Constantine) is that they are many miles apart while writing separate chapters, and put together these masterpieces of books. It truly is different perspectives of the characters, written by two different people.

This book has a few different character perspectives, easily differentiated, and some you will love, some you will despise. There is a bit of murder discovery, not exactly a mystery on who did what, but a twist at the end heavily hints at there being a third book. This will keep you on the edge of your seat trying to wish your way into one character's head and wondering why she goes along with all that she does - but I promise it all makes sense in the end. I cannot wait to see if these turn into movies!

Look for this book to publish June 18, 2024. Thank you so much to Netgalley, Random House Publishing Group, and Liv Constantine for this early read, prior to publishing date.

This is a great sequel to The Last Mrs. Parrish but it can also be read as a stand alone book. This novel does tie up all the loose ends of the characters in the first book with many twists and turns and several surprises toward the end all the way to the final pages! I loved how each character came full circle and I had a hard time putting the book down. I just wanted to keep reading “ just 1 more chapter”!
If you liked the first book and want to visit Amber, Daphne and Jackson again, then read this book! Even Daisy Ann makes a return! Liz Constantine has written another thriller that is impossible to put down.

Thank you, NetGalley and Bantam for the advance copy! I

Amber and Daphne are back! The Last Mrs Parrish is one of my favorite books of all time, so I had high hopes for The Next Mrs Parrish. This book really takes you deep into the minds of the characters and shows you how depraved some of them can be! I was least excited to read the Daisy Ann chapters though, as I felt her story was a little disjointed from the others. However, everything tied together nicely in the end. This did not live up to the first book for me, but it was a solid read nonetheless. Thank you to NetGalley and the publishers for the digital ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Oh boy, The Last Mrs. Parrish was one of my favorite thrillers that I have read in quite a long time. I didn’t feel the need for a sequel, but I’m so glad we got one! This one was even better than the first book and that is so hard to come by. I normally don’t read sequels to books unless I’m fully invested, and I was FULLY invested in this one! The authors expanded on the story in such a fun, more high stakes, exciting way and I was so here for it! This was a 5 star book for me from the beginning to the end. I felt that every character got their due diligence and the story ended in such a fantastic way in my opinion. Again, I lived for every second of this book!

Thank you to NetGalley, the publisher, and the author for an ARC copy of this book in exchange for my honest review. 5⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

I thoroughly enjoyed The Last Mrs. Parrish and was excited to receive an ARC of The Next Mrs. Parrish. For me, the best part was Daisy Ann. Every woman needs a Daisy Ann in her corner – someone who will have her back and fight for what is right.

The rest of the characters were meh. Jackson is still a, well, I can’t really use the word to describe him. Amber is self-absorbed and pretty one dimensional. Daphne did evolve since the original novel.

I flew through the book, so if you’re looking for a quick read, it will fit the bill. Overall, I don’t feel The Next Mrs. Parrish compares to the original, as most sequels are hard to beat the original.

Thank you NetGalley and Random House Publishing for the Advanced Readers Copy in exchange for my honest opinion!

I was so happy to see there was a sequel because I loved The Last Mrs Parish so much but this one just didn’t do it for me. It took me forever to get into the storyline and actually finish the book. It also took nearly the ENTIRE book to get past the abuse descriptors and to the point. I finished it but don’t think it will be on the top of my recommendation list to others.

This is a twisted read! Had me from the first page to the last. Loved the characters, the good nd the evil! They play well off each other. You either love them or hate them. Great storyline. I was given an advanced reader copy of this well written book by NetGalley and I am freely sharing my review.

First of all, I'm so grateful to the publisher and Netgalley for allowing me access to the digital ARC of The Next Mrs Parrish! From the moment I heard of its anticipated release, I have been so eager to get my hands on this follow up to The Last Mrs Parrish! Having read the initial book years ago, I was pleased with how the author laced in tidbits to remind readers of some of the important details which helped me refresh my memory without having to re-read.
Readers quickly become engrossed in characters Amber, Jackson and Daphne and who will come out on top of this tangled web of abuse, tax evasion imprisonment, corruption, etc etc. The twists kept coming as the author shifts between characters with each chapter and I found myself engaged until the end. Thanks again for allowing me access in exchange for an honest review. Readers.. be sure to have read The Last Mrs Parrish before picking this one up!

First, I would like to say thank you for allowing me the opportunity to read this book before its release! I read this book in a week and I will be honest, it took me a bit to get into. The book is not a slow burn, it jumps right back into Bishop Harbor almost immediately and gets straight to the action.
We start off learning that while Jackson has been spending his time in prison, Amber has been spending money on anything she wants. She soon plans to find enough money to plan to leave Jackson and start over, again, with a new identity. The answer to finding the money falls right into her lap during a visitation with Jackson and he reveals some useful information about the yacht he has. This plan fails since Jackson is unexpectedly released from prison earlier and catches Amber trying to leave. He finds her useless to him now and makes a deal with her that if she can help him deceive Daphne, he will help Amber get revenge on, Daisy Ann, the daughter of Amber's first husband who has publicly humiliated her.
Daphne and Jackson's daughter, Tallulah attempts to leave to see her father which leaves Daphne to make a hard decision. Against her judgment, she decides to leave the safe haven they had created in California and go to Bishop Harbor just for the summer so their daughters can attempt to rebuild their relationship with their father. Jackson would be allowed to see the girls but it would need to be supervised and under Daphne's terms.

About a quarter of the way through the book I got sucked in and had a hard time putting it down at a decent time each night. It switches between three POVs, we get Daphne, Amber, and even Daisy Ann. There is a plot twist near the end of the book that literally had me holding my breath.
The ending wrapped up nicely and I feel like even the first book could have ended without needing a sequel, this sequel added just enough that it didn't take away anything from the first book but just added to it.

The only reason I gave it 4/5 stars was because I didn't love reading Amber's POV, it seemed to drag on a little more for me. I absolutely loved reading Daphne's POV and it pulled at my heartstrings a little bit as a mother.

Amazing. Fantastic. Outstanding. I LOVED IT.

The first book in the series, the Last Mrs Parrish is a comfort read of mine. Sounds odd but I love a good psychological thriller and a good one is hard to come by, a great one even harder. But these are great.

It was so good to see the characters again and even see Daisy Ann from the prequel book get justice for poor, sweet Jake Crawford. Amber and Jackson are certifiable. I’d say 90% of the book I was hyped up, feeling so mad for the things Amber and Jackson were pulling and seemingly getting away with. The ending provided some great twists and plans revealed and everything wrapped up perfectly.

Thank you Netgalley and Random House Publishing for the ARC!

SYNOPSIS
- Sequel to “The Last Mrs. Parrish”
- More of same story involving Daphne, Amber, Jackson, and the kids, as well as a new character, Daisy Ann.

MY THOUGHTS
- Mehh, this was a let down. I gave “The Last Mrs. Parish” 5 stars, but this one doesn’t measure up.
- Frankly, this was bland, and there was no reason for a sequel. It feels like a cash grab to bank off the success of the first book, but this story is not very deep or well written. All the characters are nauseating & unlikeable.

TL;DR: ⭐️⭐️⭐️there didn’t need to be a sequel. read “the last mrs. parish” & then pretend this one doesn’t exist.

Thanks to Random House Publishing Group - Ballantine | Bantam and Netgalley for this digital ARC in exchange for an honest review. This book will be published on June 18a, 2024.

Thanks to NetGalley and Random House Publishing Group - Ballantine for an advanced reader copy of The Next Mrs. Parrish.

I wasn't expecting a sequel to The Last Mrs. Parrish but this story was a great follow up and definitely kept me turning pages with all these crazy characters.

Well done!

I was incredibly excited to receive an advanced copy of this book. Mostly because it required me to read a book that has been sitting on my TBR shelf for quite some time. And let me say, I was not at all disappointed. I really enjoyed the twists and turns in The Last Mrs. Parrish and even more so in The Next Mrs. Parrish.

The book leads off with the much hated Amber. She has plans to ruin all of the people in her world once again. She and Jackson were the perfect despicable match both determined to set the world on fire in order to get exactly what they want, when they want it.

Daphne and the girls are living happily in California. That is, until the girls decide that they miss their dad. Daphne, being the good hearted soul that she is, decides to take them for a visit with the expectation that they will be strictly under her rules But we all know Jackson and Amber. So let the deceiving disaster begin!

There were times that this book had my jaw on the floor. The unexpected twists and turns kept me fully engaged the entire time! Such a great read! Thank you NetGalley and Random House Publishing for this highly entertaining book!

Not a lot of sequels or second books can live up to the first but The Next Mrs Parrish went above and beyond. The “bad” characters were just as evil as they were in the first book, and there was a lot of character development as well with the “good” characters. Very quickly read this book and kind of wishing for a third one someday too.

I loved The Last Mrs. Parrish, and was really excited to learn that a sequel was coming out! I did enjoy the storyline, although this one dragged a little more for me than the first one did. The last quarter of the book definitely picked up, and had some great twists and turns. I did like the ending as well! Overall I thought it was an enjoyable story.

4-4.5 stars.

I really liked the first book and was excited to be approved for an ARC of this sequel!

This book is a true continuation of the first book and cycles between POVs of the women from the first book, Amber and Daphne, plus a new character.

Part of me wonders if I've lost the taste for reading about truly awful people doing awful things, but it was entertaining and kept me wondering who was one or two steps ahead of whom in these cat and mouse games. A few times I thought there were plot holes left dangling, but they ended up being addressed. I found the ending satisfying! If you liked the first one, definitely add this to your TBR - expected publication date June 18, 2024.

Thank you to NetGalley and Random House Publishing Group for providing me with an advanced reader's copy in exchange for an honest review.

Thank you NetGalley for the ARC copy of this novel. Constantine does not disappoint with this sequel that outshines the original! More twists, more surprises and more suspense. This is a book you won't be able to put down. Here's hoping there is a 3rd Mrs. Parrish!!!

Thank you to NetGalley and Random House for an ARC of this book.

I really enjoyed the addition of Daisy Ann. Overall I enjoyed it, a good sequel but there was something missing for me. A lot going on so it seemed a bit rushed to wrap up the last few chapters. Amber and Jackson were as despicable as ever and Daphne made some crazy choices.

I adored this book! A huge shoutout to Netgalley for providing me with an advanced copy in exchange for my thoughts. After devouring "The Last Mrs. Parrish," I couldn't wait for the sequel. And let me tell you, it did not disappoint. From the very first page, I was completely captivated. I was already deeply connected to the characters, and witnessing their journey continue was absolutely thrilling. This novel is an absolute page-turner; I found it nearly impossible to set aside. Each twist and turn kept me on the edge of my seat, eagerly awaiting what would happen next. Without a doubt, I wholeheartedly recommend this book!