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Sequels to good books can often be tough, but this one was pretty good! I found it a bit slow in the very beginning, but I was hooked at about the 1/3 mark. Loved the constant not knowing what was going to happen at the end- kept me on my toes!

Thank you to the authors, the publisher, and NetGalley for the opportunity to read & review this ahead of its publication!

The Next Mrs. Parrish by Liv Constantine is a riveting sequel that seamlessly continues the saga of deceit and betrayal introduced in its predecessor. Set against the backdrop of a wealthy community, the novel follows the intertwined lives of Amber, Jackson, and Daphne Parrish as they grapple with past sins and present threats. With the addition of a new character, Daisy Ann, the narrative unfolds with relentless pacing, delivering unexpected twists and revelations that keep readers on the edge of their seats. Despite the detestable nature of some characters, the Constantine sisters' skillful storytelling and intricate plot make for a compelling read, ultimately offering a tantalizing blend of suspense and psychological intrigue that will leave readers breathless until the very end.

I was chosen to be an ARC reader for this book and it definitely did not disappoint at all. All the suspense, intrigue and drama and even more is here. Revenge is a dish best served cold is what this book entails. Never a dull moment and I honestly wouldn’t mind another book. Such an amazing read. Didn’t disappoint as usual. I highly recommend but read the previous books first so you truly enjoy this one.

I received this e-book through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you to NetGalley and the author/publisher for the copy!

Throughout this sequel, we follow Amber, Daphne, and a new character, Daisy Ann. Even though Jackson is currently in prison, after Daphne & the kids left him for California, Amber is still living the glamorous life she was before, without Jackson in the way. But her funds are quickly disappearing. If she wants to continue this life, she must find a way to get some cash flow. Daphne, on the other hand, is loving life with her mother & daughters in California, hoping to never have to see Jackson again. But when her teenage daughter starts to push back on wanting to see her father, and eventually tries to run away, she has to make a choice. Daphne decides that they will spend the summer in Bishops Harbor, so the girls can be with their father. Even though Jackson says he is a changed man after prison, Daphne is on high alert. Will Daphne get caught in Jackson's web again?

Wow! I think this book was way better than the first one!!! I could not put this one down! This book had so many twists and turn that I wasn't even ready for, I was hooked immediately! If you read the first book, you DEFINITELY need to read this one, but I do think it could work as a stand alone. The authors did an excellent job of explaining things in enough detail so the audience knows what's going on. Five stars!!!

I think I forgot to breathe while reading this book. It had me at the edge of my seat asking "What's going to happen next?"

The pacing of this book was perfect. Started out a little slow as I was reintroduced to the characters and had to remember the events that occurred in the first book. I also was initially confused by the introduction of a totally new character and really was curious how she fit in with the rest of the story. However, the pacing of events gradually picked up and I found myself holding my breath, panicking, worrying, getting mad, wanting to get revenge, all of it throughout each ongoing chapter.

Beautifully written once again. I look forward to reading the next Liz Constantine book!

I loved the first book The Last Mrs Parish so much! I was so excited to jump back into the story again. Overall I really enjoyed this book. Had me at the edge of my seat just waiting to see what was going to happen next. Just wish there wasn't such a long time between the books cause I forgot certain details.

Did I absolutely devour The Next Mrs. Parrish? Yes, yes, I did. What a wonderful sequel to The Last Mrs. Parrish.
This book picks up perfectly where the last left off. Two strong and persistent yet flawed women moving on after life with Jackson Parrish.
Jackson is fresh out of prison and as emotions are running high and funds running low, he already begins stirring things up with ex-wife Daphne and ex-wife Amber.
Daphne is dragged back into the mix of Amber and Jackson's drama against her better judgement. And everyone knows Daphne has always been Jackson Parrish's only TRUE love.
Amber is on the move as she knows her time is coming to an end. Daphne will do whatever it takes to protect her children. And Jackson only cares about his wants and nobody else.
We also get introduced to an old "friend" of Amber who will do whatever it takes to make her pay for what she did in the past.

This book is FULL of diabolical twists and turns while a real-life game of Cat & Mouse plays before your eyes. I was entertained and in aw this entire book up until the very last page.

Thank you, Random House Publishing- Ballantine, Liv Constantine Sisters, and Net Galley for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

My thanks to Net Galley, Random House, and Ballantine to this follow up to The Last Mrs Parrish, which I LOVED.

Jax and Amber are back wrecking havoc on each other and Daphne. Both are still horrible people. Jax gets out of prison and makes a deal with Amber to put a plan in motion to.use his daughters as pawns to get Daphne back into his life. A new character, Daisy Ann, from Amber's past is introduced in a sub story which ties into Amber.

I was a bit underwhelmed at first. The prior book had be glued to the first part before it flipped to the big surprise in the second half. This did not do that. It had separate POVs with Jackson, Amber, Daisy, and Daphne that felt as 4 separate story lines, However, toward the end it picked up with a lot of backstabbing twists. I recommend!

I missed some of the characters from the Mrs. Parrish series written by Liv Constantine. Daphne and Amber, two strong but flawed women who fight for what they want and sometimes go way too far. Add in their common (ex)-husband, and you've got a lot of of drama. Amber is terrible. Daphne is lovely but even she had some moments. Toss in the new main character, Daisy Ann, and you've got a multi-dimensional cast. Suspenseful... so many times I couldn't tell who would one-up the other. I had to read the ending twice to figure out all the connections. Glad to see it come to a conclusion tho!

Before you start The Next Mrs. Parrish, make sure you go to audible and listen to Liv Constantine’s “The First Shot”, a prequel to Ambers life before she became The Last Mrs. Parish.

If I am being honest here, the title of the sequel is confusing. I do feel that the titles should have been reserved. I fail to understand why this one is titled The Next Mrs. Parrish.

I will, however, say that whatever love you may have had left over for Jackson and Amber from the first book is COMPLETELY stomped on in this book. Liv Constantine does an amazing job of painting these characters exactly how they need to be for you to feel exactly the way they want you to feel about them!

Overall, I enjoyed the book. I loved the character development as Daphne as a mother and the real struggles she faced navigating, as a woman and mother, having to decide how to keep her children safe mentally. We got to see more of the kids and how they have to learn a new normal and trust that their mother is only doing what she believes is best to protect them.
However, I also felt it to be repetitive and long. Only 336 pages, but the center of the book lost me. I felt it took much too long to get to something “thrilling” and was asking myself why it was classified as a psychological thriller, then it was kinda just wrapped up really quickly in the last 30 or so pages and tied up with a nice bow.

Overall, I would rate this book a 3.5 stars. Thank you NetGalley and Randomhouse Publishing for the Advanced Readers Copy in exchange for my honest opinion!

The Last Mrs. Parrish is one of my favorite thrillers, completely for the twists and shock factor. I knew I had to read this when I saw there would be a sequel! I enjoyed it, but it didn't hit quite as good as the first one — but that would be hard to replicate! I did like the addition of Daisy Ann, a new character's POV and trying to figure out how she was connected to Amber, Daphne, and Jackson. Parts felt slow to me, but things picked up at the end — I think I read the second half all in 1 day. If you loved the first one, definitely check this out!

I enjoyed the first Mrs. Parrish novel, so I was excited to see a sequel was written. This book started off a little slow. But the multiple POVs made the story engaging and by the time I was 50% into the book, I was hooked. Jackson and Amber are awful human beings but I still had to stay up late to finish it. Overall, this was a fun read with some great twisty parts and an absolutely satisfying (although slightly rushed) ending.

The first book, was great so I was nervous this wouldn't live up to the first one, but Liv Constantine absolutely crushed it! I read this book in less than 48 hours, I couldn't put it down.

When I saw this on NetGalley, I couldn't wait to get back into the world of Daphne and Amber. I love how their world is all connected and without giving too much away, I was on edge to see what would happen between everyone. This book was full of twists and was very entertaining. Thank you to Netgalley and Random House and Ballantine Books for the ARC in exchange for my honest review.

As a fan of The Last Mrs. Parrish, I couldn't NOT read this! Unfortunately, it didn't quite work for me but I appreciate the authors giving us more of this story and trying to replicate the magic. We pick up where we left off, with Jackson in jail, Amber continuing to be horrible, and Daphne starting a life of her own with her children across the country. Jackson and Amber are just terrible, terrible people, and sometimes it was fun to read about but other times it felt like too much, and some of the domestic abuse scenes were really scary, and impacted me more than when I read TLMP, probably just because I've gotten older. There was so much happening in this book that made it hard to put down, but I wouldn't exactly call it an enjoyable read just because it was so disturbing.

Thank you to Random House Publishing company for providing me a copy of Liv Constantine book. I am a huge fan of these authors and have read all the books they have written. Liv Constantine is the pen name written by two authors who are sisters one is named Lynne the other Valerie thus the combination of their names. This book was the #2 in the series and can be read as a stand alone. This book was engaging and quick to read it was suspense and hard to stop reading. The previous characters are there along with a new sibling.

Another hit! The Next Mrs. Parrish takes off where the first ended, although it completely stands alone. I loved this book and will definitely be purchasing it for our library.

"The Next Mrs. Parrish" emerges as this year's most eagerly awaited thriller, following the success of "The Last Mrs. Parrish." If you were captivated by the first installment, prepare to be enthralled by this gripping sequel!

Returning to the stage are Jackson, Daphne, and Amber. Jackson, recently released from prison, grapples with conflicting emotions towards his ex-wife Daphne and his current spouse Amber, all while facing financial strain. Amber, though currently married to Jackson, senses her time in the spotlight dwindling, yet hopes to secure a safety net for herself. Meanwhile, Daphne, Jackson's true love, seeks distance but finds herself drawn back into his orbit when their daughter expresses a desire to reconnect. Reluctantly, Daphne agrees to supervised visits.

The plot unfolds with intricate twists and turns that kept me on edge until the very end. What impressed me the most was the seamless pacing of this sequel—no repetitive or sluggish moments bogged down the narrative. Instead, the story hurtles forward with relentless momentum, keeping readers engaged throughout.

Thank you @netgally + @random house for gifting me a ARC.

I absolutely love liv. I was so excited when I heard this one was coming out. It did not disappoint at all. I would definitely recommend it. 5 out of 5 stars.

Not realizing this was a sequel at first I had no problem jumping into the world of Daphne, Amber and Daisy Anne and following along. Told from three viewpoints you root for characters to succeed and to fail. While an easy read with lots of twists and turns it overall felt too long.