Thank you NetGalley, Kristin Miller and Random House Publishing Group – Ballantine for the ARC of The Sinful Lives of Trophy Wives. This is my personal review.
Georgia St. Claire, Erin King and Brooke Davies take us into their perfect on the surface lives and then we get to see what is behind the curtains of their lives! This book gives you a change to indulge in your secret addiction of reading a juicy slightly trashy novel.
I enjoy a book that takes me into a world where people are not what they seem to be. This is one of those books you tuck in your beach bag and spend the day reading for pure enjoyment.

I should have known from the title what I was getting myself into. I have to say, I really didn't like any of the main characters. I guess maybe that is to be expected considering they are 'trophy' wives and are pretty full of themselves and one dimensional.

With that said, this book really held my interest because the author weaves the storyline with great ease and I needed to find out what happened. And you know that something juicy is going to be leaked, and it sure was.

A really enjoyable read!

The Sinful Lives of Trophy Wives is just as fun as its title implies. Author Kristin Miller does a wonderful job weaving a delectable, if outlandish, plot around a cadre of mostly-unlikable characters. In less competent hands, this novel would've gone off the rails, either with the plot crossing into over-the-top terrain, or with the often one-note characters being unreadable caricatures (or both), but Miller manages to tread the fine line between juicy, unputdownable drama and 'ugh'-inducing melodrama. I think pacing may be her strongest strength here, as the novel continually ramps up throughout, culminating in a bomb being dropped. There's no point where I felt I needed to skim through writerly flourishes, as the details here are deftly doled out, only when needed. I agree with several of the other reviewers, who have said it needs to be adapted-- this is the Desperate Housewives of the 2020's!

The Sinful Lives of Trophy Wives by Kristin Miller was a solid page-turning gem of a thriller that I just loved. I love a thriller where I just cannot read fast enough because I need to know what happened, and this was so very much that. This is the story of three women in an upscale neighborhood: There's Brooke, the new neighbor who is an author married to a billionaire and 20 years her senior, Erin, a local news anchor, who walks out on her job as a way to jumpstart her career and prove her worth, and Georgia, who is known around town as the Black Widow after her two previous husbands died in what seem to be mysterious circumstances to some. And then, AND THEN, Georgia's third husband dies. Everyone seems to be holding onto secrets, and everyone also seems determined to find out what everyone else is hiding - while also pretending to be besties, of course. The thrills within this one were just so, so good y'all, so I don't want to give you too much plot because the ride from beginning to end is so great! Thanks to NetGalley for the early look at this October 2021 (I'm so bummed y'all have to wait so long to read this) release!

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This story is not your standard thriller where there is a lot of action. In this book, it has Brooke moving into a new gated community. She meets Erin, one of her neighbors who is President of the Home Assoc. and also a celebrity new reporter. Through Erin. she meets Georgia who is her next door neighbor. Georgia has a nickname of the Black Widow because her 1st two husbands died within a year of marrying her.

In this story, Brooke and her husband Jack were invited to a pre-wedding get-together on Robert's yacht, Georgia's future husband.. At the end of the cruise, Brooke stays while Jack goes back home. Brooke wakes during the night when she thinks she hears a noise. The next morning, Georgia tells Brooke and Erin that Robert is nowhere to be found. As time goes by, Georgia gets a ransom note asking for money if she wants to see Robert again. In addition, Georgia is attacked by an individual, who winds up being killed while Brooke and Georgia fought him off.

To discover who kidnapped Robert and if they were able to pay the ransom and get him back in addition to learning of Erin's walking away from her job, then you need to read this book. The ending will be one that you don't expect.

*Thank you for the ARC*

This was a pretty good read. It was quite the roller coaster. I read it in two days because I just had to know what would happen next. The ending surprised me and I didn’t see it coming. It was the right amount of drama and very easy to follow the different characters points of view. I enjoyed all three women’s personalities and it left me craving more of their story. I would definitely like to read more about them.
I will definitely add this to my collection.

Loved this book! Really didn’t see the twist coming even though all the characters felt flawed and culpable.

Of course, the title had me requesting it on NetGalley! Sinful! Trophy Wives! Count me in! The title definitely lives up to the title as Miller takes readers directly in to the lives of the rich and fabulous. The good, the bad, and the mundane. Add in some twists and turns and this book is a great read.

This book captured from the cover all the way to the very end. I didn't see several of the twists that came throughout the book which made me love it all the more. I will definitely recommending this one to friends and family!

This book really reminded me of the TV show Desperate Housewives. You will enjoy reading the characters and trying to decide if they are telling the truth... You will wonder about Brooke's secret... you will wonder what Erin is hiding... and all the while be surprised at the end. The characters of the book, while extremely wealthy, can be very relatable, and though you may disagree with their decisions, in the end I fully supported them. This was one I did not want to put down and read through very quickly!

I was sooo so so excited to read this one and it did not disappoint! What a wild ride and so good! Highly recommend this for thriller lovers!

The Sinful Lives of Trophy Wives by Kristin Miller is a suspenseful thriller with a wonderful storyline that keeps you guessing from page one. The book opens with a dramatic scene of a woman, Brooke, who alludes to more secrets as her husband purchases a mansion for her in Presidio Place. Little tidbits are sprinkled throughout their interactions that cause you to have more questions than answers. Then when the realtor shares about the famous and infamous neighbors you are even more intrigued.

Presidio Place has a Stepford Wives vibe in an exclusive California enclave with a gated community and block on satellites to ensure residents ultimate privacy. One neighbors is Erin, a local news anchor who is in charge of the community ordinances. She enforces such rules as fines for having your garage door open more than five minutes. But, the real surprise is Georgia, “The Black Widow”, who lost two husbands to suspicious circumstances and is soon to marry a third.

Broke soon befriends Erin and Georgia and they provide excellent inspiration for her mystery novel that she is writing, The book is told in alternating voices of the three heroines and you learn more about the secret lives of those in their exclusive enclave but you are still left with questions, This book will grip you and leave you wondering who is trustworthy and who is already willing to look the other way in hopes of receiving financial gain.

All the characters have flaws and secrets which draws the reader even further. You can not help but try to figure out who to sympathize with and who is at fault. Trust me though, you will be shocked when it is not at all what it seems.

I was provided a free advance reader copy from Random House Publishing Group - Ballantine Books in exchange for my honest review on Net Galley. The opinions shared in this review are my own.

If you love mysteries and a little sassy banter this is definitely the book for you! I really enjoyed this quick and witty read. Definitely grabbing this one for the next beach trip. Thank you so much for an opportunity to read this ARC.

I loved that I got a soap opera and a murder mystery in the same book! The characters are hard to sympathize with, but honestly, I enjoyed that here. Definitely a good beach read this summer!

First of all, what a fun concept for a novel!! A main character who is suspected of killing her previous two husbands? I'm already sold. I read this one in a day-- I truly couldn't put it down. Erin, Georgia and Brooke all had things about them that made me question their loyalty and I couldn't stop changing my mind on what happened to Brooke's newest husband. Even the other husbands, Jack & Mason kept me guessing. But never did I think the ending would play out how it did! There were parts of it that were a little hard to believe but man...the loyalty of good female friendships!!! Actual review would be 3.5 stars!

What a fun terrific read. Set in the exclusive enclave of Presidio Terrace in San Francisco - a gathering of women who seem to have it all; money love huge homes. There is a black widow who keeps losing her husbands. A mystery writer and a famous newscaster who has been let go from her job round out the cast. A fun read

Literally could not put this book down! Such a fun read - a glimpse instead what some of the "Real Housewives" may feel! The pressure to be perfect - men who are awful but so powerful. Loved this book! An absolute perfect summer beach read!

New to me author but the description of the book was so intriguing;)

No spoilers but if you love mysteries and over the top serial dramas you will love The Sinful Lives of Trophy Wives.

I requested to read and review this book for free from Ballantine Books. This is the first book I have read by author Kristin Miller. This book takes places in a gated community in California. And how about three womens lives intertwines their lives more together then they will ever know. This book will keep until the very end. Just when you think you have things figured out. There is a huge curveball put into the storyline. There is romance, mystery, drama and so many other emotions. This has a very realistic idea without getting to heavy or crazy. This is for any type of mature reader. Can be read anywhere!

WOW!! Loved this incredibly fun read! Georgia, Erin, and Brooke become BFFs in their elite community, and develop a bond that will keep them "friends" forever! Each woman harbors secrets, and as the story unfolded, I was shocked and (can I say?) delighted by the turn of events. This book kept me on edge and shouting "I didn't see THAT comin'!" This was the perfect vacation book for me - I read it in record time on my flights. Each time I closed it, I couldn't wait to jump back in and discover how these Sinful Lives became increasing intertwined. I hope see this story on the big screen!

Highly recommend!

Thank you to NetGalley for allowing me to read and review The Sinful Lives of Trophy Wives!