3.25 – 3.5 STARS

Welcome to Presidio Terrace, where the players are all trophy wives and murder is the name of the game. Boasting a soap opera-type vibe, the story is told from the point of view of the three main protagonists—Georgia, Erin and Brooke. Despite the over-the-top melodrama and less than likeably characters, the story pulled me in right from the start, and I continued to hang on right up until the very end. I can’t say that I loved everything about this dark-humored, overly contrived murder mystery, but it was definitely an entertaining departure from my usual reading fare. If you are looking for something just a little bit outside the typical box, then “The Sinful Lives of Trophy Wives” might just fit the bill.

This was a delightfully sinful thriller focusing on the relationships between 3 trophy wives. They live it up in the lap of luxury and the character dynamics were quite interesting. Some of the plot was a bit questionable at times, but I was willing to let it go in the spirit of outrageousness. If you're looking for a short suburban suspense with a light amount of thrills, this is for you.

*Thank you to NetGalley and Ballantine Books for an ARC in exchange for my honest review*

I thought this book was pretty fun. There were moments that felt "clunky" but in general, it was a fun, intriguing mystery with characters who all had their own secrets. At times some of the reveals felt like you were getting some really great gossip from a friend. This was a quick read that feels perfect for poolside.

This was a fun book! It was a quick and easy read, that I finished within a day.

The sinful lives of trophy wives is told from alternating points of view from Brooke, the new girl in the neighborhood, Erin the type A anchorwoman and Georgia, the Black Widow about to marry her third husband. Everyone believes Georgia killed her previous two husbands who died of an accident (husband #1) and suicide (husband #2).

It was really hard to put down once you got into it. The characters are pretty awful but then again they are the rich elite "trophy wives" and super rich husbands. In fact, I wouldn't want to be shackled to any of the men in this story. The story certainly had me guessing until the end. My one gripe is the believability is very low. The epilogue doesn't really make sense and the whole story is beyond far-fetched. That being said, its easy to overlook because the story is so fun. Escapism fiction at its best!

The Sinful Lives of Trophy Wives is a thriller that will have you guessing until the end!

Brooke is the newest trophy wife in a prestigious neighborhood. She quickly makes friends with her neighbors Erin and Georgia. People suspect that Georgia, known as the “black widow,” murdered her previous two husbands for their fortunes. Erin is a famous news anchor who starts to question her life and choice of work. Will a tragedy bring these women together or tear them apart? How well do you really know your neighbors?

The Sinful Lives of Trophy Wives is a fun thriller that’s easy to read. You will have trouble putting this one down!

The Sinful Lives of Trophy Wives by Kristin Miller is just as shallow as the title suggests. I could not get into this book at all. Sorry, but a no-read for me.

This was a delicious read that kept me guessing to the very end! I enjoyed every twist and turn immensely and could not put this down. I’ll have to check out some more of the author’s other books, this one was fun and oh-so-twisty! Brooke, Georgia, and Erin were done marvelously and the other characters perfect foils to them. I can’t wait to read more from the author! Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for my free arc in exchange for my honest opinion. It was a wonderful ride!

THE SINFUL LIVES OF TROPHY WIVES
BY KRISTEN MILLER

I came back a day later to update my previous review because after thinking long and hard I came to the decision that I wasn't fair to this Author, Kristin Miller, who wrote a suspenseful novel about a Black Widow named, Georgia Jane Coventry-Dalton-St Claire. Her previous two husbands named, Eli, who was her first husband who supposedly died from a slip and fall; Tumbling to his death down a flight of stairs to his death, which seems like a suspicious way for Eli to meet his end of his life. Georgia's second husband named, Andrew supposedly shot himself resulting in a suicide which also seems questionable considering that a pattern is starting to develop.

I would say that my biggest takeaway from this contemporary novel is a sneak peek in how the top one percent live. Georgia maintains her innocence and so far she has said her first two husbands died from their own unlucky fate. Were these deaths really an accident and a suicide? Or were both of Georgia's two previous husband's untimely death's have something to do with Georgia's involvement? That dear reader is something you will learn by deciding to buy this book and read it. This takes place in a gated community, called Presidio Place in San Francisco. This plotting was just over the top for me to take seriously. I thought it wasn't really realistic for me to get to invested in the characterization. Maybe you will like this more than I did. One wife, named Brooke is a writer of fiction who takes some cues from Georgia's crazy life which she inserts into the novel she is presently crafting. Brooke has just moved into this multi-million dollar estates where the rules are strict from the homeowner's association. There are rules as to how high the grass can be, how long the vehicle's can remain parked in their driveways or in front of their mansion's because the rules say that the mode of transportation must be parked in their garages. Georgia is going to soon marry husband number three. I am grateful that "The Sinful Lives of Trophy Wives," was a short and quick read.
I suppose that it would seem that way after just finishing an epic and wonderful immersive historical novel at a whopping 608 pages.

Brooke's husband Jack is the earner in the duo that affords them the means as to living in this very prestigious neighborhood. Jack tells Brooke that she needs to stay away from Georgia and her best friend Erin, who is another trophy wife. Erin is unhappily married to her husband Mason and they are seeking couple's therapy. Jack tells Brooke that Georgia and Erin are bad news.

This actually is a better read than I initially thought so I bumped up my rating from three to four stars. As I am reiterating here this was a super fast and quick read and can be read in one sitting in a matter of a few hour's. If this kind of mystery sounds like something that would interest you I would advise Pre-ordering your copy today. That way you will have it in your inbox on the day that it hits publication. It really was enticing to wonder about Georgia's culpability in her previous two husband's demise. The descriptions of the homes sound quite elaborate. I have changed my mind and I would recommend this if this genre appeals to you. I wanted to be fair to this Author and not compare it to Maggie Shipstead's fabulous five star historical novel. You will need to make a real commitment in time if you decide to read, "GREAT CIRCLE," which is a favorite for 2021, if not of all time. I do hope that you enjoy this if you decide that this is something that you would be interested in. You can always utilize your library to get a copy of this if your library has it. The State Library where you live probably would most likely to have copies of this. Enjoy!

Publication Date: July 20, 2021

Thank you to Net Galley, Kristin Miller and Random House Publishing Group-Ballantine for providing me with my ARC in exchange for a fair and honest review. All opinions are my own.

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This was wickedly delightful to read.

I loved the twists, the hint of evil, and the self-centered characters with their privilege and obsession with perfection. They were desperate to appear to the world as if they lived charmed lives but underneath there was rot, jealousy and extremely loose morals. I went from liking to loathing to liking the three main characters. There was never a dull moment reading this. Lots of tension, comedy and glamor.

Sit by the pool, on your deck or the beach and let yourself be transported to the rich and shallow world of Presidio Terrace, were everyone is dying to live!

I really enjoyed this book. It had viewpoints from different characters, which always makes it interesting. I thought the twist at the end was unexpected and I would definitely recommend reading this. Thanks to NetGalley for the opportunity to read this.

Oh this was DELIGHTFUL! I'm not one that tries to figure out who did it or where the story is going to go, I just like to be taken for a ride and whew, what a ride this was! So many twists and turns and STILL I feel like we should get a sequel because there's a lot to unpack with Brooke and her creepy husband. Really, really enjoyed this one!

This book did not go in the direction I assumed it would! It was sooooo good and the title is amazing.. if this becomes a sequel book I will read it. This was so entertaining

If you enjoy juicy, soap opera like books, then you will love this. I was definitely sucked in immediately and it was hard to put down. The twist at the end was the reason for one less star from me. On one hand, I saw it coming but it was a still a little too out there for me.

This one was loads of fun! Brooke and her husband Jack move to a new house in an exclusive neighborhood, where she becomes fast friends with newscaster Erin and Georgia, whose two previous husbands died under mysterious circumstances. That’s the setting for The Sinful Lives of Trophy Wives, and the book certainly lives up to its title. Thoroughly enjoyed this read, with dark humor and acerbic, witty dialogue, a killer plot, and great characters. You should dive into this one, highly entertaining and definitely recommended. I received an ARC of this book from the publisher through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

I did end up enjoying this book when it got to the plot twist in the end, but as I was reading it I just wasn’t hooked! There was something about the way the reveals were done, instead of it being a wow moment, you were like “wait what did I just read?” I also thought the plot summary and what actually happened didn’t match. Based on the summary I was expecting Brooke’s husband to be an abusive psychopath, and instead he’s just a workaholic who wants his life to be perfect? I would say this book kept me engaged, but didn’t keep me up at night to finish it

The Sinful Lives of Trophy Wives by Kristin Miller is a fun, rollercoaster guilty pleasure read. The book focuses on three housewives who live in a prestigious, gated neighborhood outside of San Francisco. The characters are: Erin, a news anchor married to a successful plastic surgeon; Brooke, a writer with a mysterious past married to a tech billionaire; and Georgia, the “Black Widow” who has two rich, dead husbands and is engaged to a wealthy man. The three women become friends and we learn more about the problems in their marriages and lives. The story reads quickly and is action-packed, but the characters lacked depth and the story was pretty far-fetched. Overall, this is a great choice for a beach read of if you’re looking to escape for a few hours.

Thank you Ballantine Books / Random House Publishing Group and NetGalley for providing this ARC.

This book was a rollercoaster! It kept me on the edge of my seat.
If you liked to watch Desperate Housewives then you’ll definitely like this book.
The Sinful Lives of Trophy Wives tells the story of Brooke, Erin and Georgia, rich wives who seemingly have it all. Including deadly secrets. Once their paths cross, the drama starts!

This book went in a completely different direction than what I assumed when I first started reading it, but I say that in a good way. I kept getting caught off guard with plot twist after plot twist that kept leaving me screaming “what??!!” at least 10 times while reading this!
I also appreciated how fast paced this was from the moment I started reading it. It wasn’t dragging on, it was straight to the point which kept me wanting to keep reading. I was so interested that I couldn’t help but finish it in two sittings.
Ill admit it was a bit over the top dramatic but honestly its no less than what I expected from rich housewives especially after being a huge fan of the housewives tv shows.
As much as I enjoyed this book however I do feel that I did have a lot of questions throughout the story that weren’t necessarily all answered by the end. It didn’t affect the story line but I was still left wondering in the end.
I still would recommend this book if you’re looking for a quick read thriller!!

Georgia knows how to choose a man, a man with the deepest pockets that is. Georgia has been married twice and both of her millionaire husbands have turned up dead, possibly suspicious, thus earning her the nickname Black Widow. Georgia is definitely a trophy wife, who runs an exclusive neighborhood with her fellow trophy wife, Erin. When Brooke moves into the neighborhood, she doesn’t quite know how to take the ladies but becomes fast friends with the pair. Perfect timing! Georgia’s fiancé, another multi-millionaire, disappears from their exclusive engagement party on their yacht. Will it be a coincidence or has the Black Widow struck again?
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I could not put this book down! I was rooting for Georgia to outlive her reputation while I also secretly hated Erin’s character at the same time. The book was a quick read for me and I actually would not have minded if it were a little longer. I expected there to be more cattiness between the women. I loved it either way and did not expect the twist at the end. It would make a great book club read!

THANK YOU Kristin Miller, Ballantine Books- Random House, and Netgalley for this awesome ARC!

A group of well to do women that are have well to do husbands.
But make no mistake. There’s always a better more well to do man than they have at the moment for one or two of the ladies.
“I’m not afraid to love a man . . . I’m not afraid to kill one, either.” —GRACE DENT, The Nightmare Next Door

I loved this book! Great mystery and unexpected twists until the very end! My favorite net galley read so far!