Can you keep a secret?
Dinah and Joe have been married for ten years. And if you ask either one, they would say they have A “Happy Marriage.”

So what’s their secret to keeping that marriage on course?

Dinah is a homicide detective, presently working a case involving a woman possibly murdered in her own home, and her teenage daughter missing.
Joe is a psychiatrist. He teaches classes as well as running his own private psychiatric clinic.

Both are still head over-heels in love with each other. And everything will stay peachy-keen just as long their secrets don’t come to light.

Is it just me, or are the most devious male characters in thrillers all named Joe?😂 Makes me give every Joe I know the side eye!

A.R. Torre once again delivers an unputdownable domestic thriller that I devoured in just a couple sittings.

Thank you to NetGalley and Thomas & Mercer

Thank you to Netgalley for the ARC. I am very glad to have the opportunity to read this months in advance of publication. My review, as always, will be nothing but 100% honesty.

Stories about peculiar couples are always intriguing to me, and I read A.R. Torre's previous thriller, "The Last Party", and really enjoyed it, so of course I was excited to read this. For the most part, it is satisfactory in the way that it is an adequately entertaining and quick read with short chapters and easy prose.

My only complaint is that the prose - the sentence level, while accessible, left much to be desired. I felt this way because it felt like the simplicity of the writing style didn't have that extra oomph to make me more engaged, therefore not selling the psychological thriller element of the novel enough for me. It didn't take away from it being a fun time overall, but it could've been something more memorable. 7/10

There was many times I had to just say, What!?! I was floored by this book and even though this author is well known, I had never read her, but I desire to read more of her books. I do not give spoilers, but all the plot-twists, and the ending, it was just mesmerizing. The horrors that Jessica went through, is unimaginable, but it sounds to me like her story is not over with, there might have to be a sequel to this novel. Dinah and Joe surprised me all the time. I thought oh how wonderful their marriage is, well, to say it is beyond strange later in the book, is an understatement. The only character I truly liked was Jessica and her mother, who was murdered. They are who people should inspire to be, not like Dinah and Joe. The reason I gave it 5 stars is because I couldn't put it down, no matter how crazy things became in the story.

A crazy ride with a crazy couple! These two deranged spouses don’t know each others full secrets and you follow them on their ride.

In true A.R. Torre fashion, A Happy Marriage will have your head spinning and your heart racing. The storyline was nothing short of amazing and very unique. This was a true domestic, psychological thriller that had me reeled in from the start.

The story follows Dinah and Joe Marino, a married couple. She is a police detective and he is a Psychiatric Doctor. This is about the only normal thing about this couple. Though completely devoted to each other, both are keeping secrets from the other, and we all know that eventually leads to an explosion of anger and betrayal when the truth comes out.

Full of dark, deep twisty secrets and lies, this will have you on the edge of your seat for the entire crazy ride. The story is told through multiple perspectives, giving the reader valuable insight into each character. The characters are unhinged and unreliable which is perfect for this crazy read. This book is very fast paced and easy to read. I highly recommend it.

Thanks to Netgalley and Thomas & Mercer for the advanced copy

I devoured this right up! AR Torre is a thriller writer aficionado and I couldn’t put this one down. My full review is on my Instagram page - https://www.instagram.com/nelliesreads?igsh=MTNkNjh3dGUxcWZuNg%3D%3D&utm_source=qr

Oh. My. God! This book! A.R. Torre is a masterful writer of psychological thrillers and suspense. I have yet to find another author who weaves a story.quite like her. A Happy Marriage is the story of a married couple, Dinah and Joe who, for all intents and purposes truly have the perfect marriage. All is not quite what it seems, though, and as the story is developed through alternating points of view, you find yourself constantly questioning what is really happening and wondering whose version to believe. You will not be able to put this book down. Thank you so much to NetGalley and to Thomas & Mercer for the opportunity to read this ARC of A Happy Marriage by A.R. Torre in exchange for my honest review. I loved every second of this book! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Thank you Thomas & Mercer and NetGalley for the digital ARC.

This is the first book I’ve read from Torre, and I loved it! The short chapters and different POVs are something that I really enjoy in thrillers. I liked the twists even if they weren’t super surprising. I’ll definitely read more from this author.

Okay so this might be my favorite of this authors ever. The way she put my jaw on the floor was unreal. Multiple POV but it works. Just a wild plot from start to finish. I highly recommend it. I’ve seen it’s got mixed reviews and what can I say. I read this author for the crazy plots they weave.

Thanks to NetGalley for the copy of this ARC! This will be out in June.

3.75 stars

Thank you NetGalley and Thomas & Mercer for the early release copy of A Happy Marriage. A.R. Torre is one of my favorite psychological thriller authors. This book was incredibly fascinating and fast paced. I finished it in less than twenty four hours.

Follow along a "happy" couple who may be hiding quite the sinister side of themselves from their world around them and from each other. What could possibly go wrong when you are a Los Angeles homicide detective and your husband is a psychiatrist? A power couple in the eyes of many will stop at nothing to keep the past hidden in the past. Some secrets you'll kill to keep.

This book was twisted! The eyebrow-raising first sentence had me hooked and I stayed up reading until one in the morning because I couldn't put it down. This is a very quick read as the pace is fast and the pages fly by. I don't want to say too much about the plot but it's about horrible, but fun to read about, people doing horrible things. The ending did fall a little flat for me though. I'm not sure what would have been better, but it was just okay. Also, I would have liked some more explanation for why they were doing these things and what exactly the point was. Overall, A Happy Marriage is really entertaining while you're reading it, but looking back it's a bit shallow and ridiculous. It's not my favorite A.R. Torre book, but it's still enjoyable and I would recommend it.

Thank you NetGalley and Thomas & Mercer for the ARC.

Unhinged! I couldn't read this book fast enough! A dirty cop and a psychopath doctor are a match made in heaven and destroy so many lives. This is a must read on so many levels!!

A Happy Marriage by A.R. Torre
Well in typical A.R. Torre fashion, she had me hooked in the first few chapters. Told by different point of views, Joe, a psychologist, in chapter one will grab your attention straight away as he talks about a dead girl in the past and what if his wife ever had to die. Then you just have to keep going to see what the heck is going on. Dinah, Joes wife is clearly smitten with him and she’s a detective on the LAPD. So why is Joe saying that stuff in chapter one, he’s married to a freaking detective! Oh it just gets better as Dinah investigates a possible homicide/suicide case. Does Dinah know who Joe really is or is she in la-la land. My mind was continuously trying to put these puzzle pieces together. Hang in there it’s a wild ride.

A Happy Marriage by A.R. Torre is a gripping psychological suspense novel that explores the dangerous territory between love, secrets, and betrayal. Dinah Marino, a dedicated Los Angeles homicide detective, believes she has the perfect marriage to her psychiatrist husband, Joe. But beneath the surface of their seemingly flawless relationship, both Dinah and Joe harbor secrets that could shatter their lives. Dinah has kept a haunting secret from Joe for years, while Joe, despite his deep love for her, holds his own hidden truths.

When a missing woman connected to one of Dinah’s cases is admitted to Joe’s hospital, their world begins to unravel. The once-solid foundation of trust between them starts to crack, and the lies they’ve both carefully maintained threaten to destroy everything they’ve built together.

Torre masterfully builds suspense as the couple’s perfect marriage starts to implode, with each new revelation pushing them further down a dangerous path. The tension between Dinah and Joe is palpable, and readers are kept on the edge of their seats, wondering how far each character is willing to go to protect their secrets and each other.

This novel is an intense psychological thriller that explores trust, loyalty, and the fragility of relationships, all while delivering unexpected twists and a darkly compelling narrative. A Happy Marriage is perfect for fans of suspenseful, character-driven stories that delve into the complexities of human emotions and relationships.

This book was absolutely fantastic - I could not put it down. If I could give 11/10 I would.. It gave me "My lovely wife" vibes but was even better! Read this asap!!

This was an awesome story, and I wish reviewers could go into more detail but so much can’t be revealed! Dinah Marino is a detective who is married to a psychiatrist and they both keep dark secrets. Dinah is handed a new murder investigation, covering for another detective who’s out on leave, and she’s saddled with babysitting a detective in training named Freddie. She doesn’t really have time for him or his eager theories that he keeps throwing at her and she can’t wait for the case to quickly be closed out so she can be done with it and him. But of course, nothing goes as planned.

The reader also sees from the perspective of a new patient of her husband’s. We soon realize that the spouses may be working on the same case. The more we read from both points of view, the crazier the plot gets. The twists didn’t really surprise me, but it doesn’t matter because the story is so engaging and fast-paced. Even if I knew where things were headed, just how it would resolve kept me racing through the pages.

I love books like this, where you don’t know too much heading in so that you don’t form any preconceived notions. You can only jump in and wait to see what’s going to happen!

From the first chapter off the rip, I knew it was going to be a wild ride with lots of questions. Let’s just go ahead and say that Joe and Dinah are nuts. I kept trying to figure out their dynamic as a “happily married” couple because they were not adding up. I could not stand Dinah throughout the book. She deserved to have her ass handed to her, believed that she was the best at her job and covering her tracks. As the book goes on Dinah and Joe are terrible, awful people! They are delusional. This book kept me on my toes for the simple fact of where is Jessica and what will her fate be. There were so many secrets and lies. I was thrilled that justice was served, and that Dinah and Joe got what they deserved. This was the most effed up psychological thriller I’ve read in a while!!

I was pretty intrigued from the first chapter. Overall a decent book but it did feel a little rushed. I was able to guess the plot twist pretty early on.

I recently read A Happy Marriage by A.R. Torre and this was my first book from this author, definitely will not be my last! It was absolutely unhinged from start to end but I absolutely loved it!

It was a really addictive, diabolical, fast paced book and I managed to finish it in 2 sittings (well work interferred my reading 🤣) Throughout this book I never knew who to trust and I was on the edge of my seat.

I loved the writing style, short sentences, short chapters easy to read. I don't usually enjoy multi-POV books but I this one was great.

I would definitely recommend this book and it will be published on the 24th of June 2025!

Thank you to NetGalley, Thomas & Mercer and the author for an ARC of this novel in exchange for my honest review.

A Happy Marriage is a completely addicting, bingeable, fast paced popcorn thriller that is impossible to put down. Torre has been k*lling it in the thriller genre with her new releases and this one is no different. It hooked me right from the start with its short snippy cliffhanger chapters. The multiple POV’s gripped me and made me take a deep dive into each character's psyche. There are definitely quite a few names thrown in the beginning which was a little confusing, but once I got all those sorted out, I was sprinting to the finale.

Unreliable, unlikable, untrustworthy, unhinged characters. I got them all in this book, was I here for it? I absolutely was! This is what kept me absolutely glued to the pages, I had no idea where the story was going, the motives behind it all. The plot was so fast paced, never leaving me with a dull moment. The storyline was super fun and entertaining. You will want to suspend disbelief for some things, but honestly it was super enjoyable.

Overall, this was a great little treat. Quick and easy to binge in one day, crazy characters and a highly entertaining plot. If you're a fan of A.R Torre, you'll definitely want to give this one a shot!

✨️Thank you to @netgalley, Thomas and Mercer & @alessandratorre for my gifted ARC in exchange for an honest review.