The Golden Couple
Holy Crap! I mean what other words do I have after pulling an all-night-read-a-thon? I didn’t see it coming, but this is most definitely a Golden novel. I could summarize the story, but why would I when the publisher’s worked for hard on the dust jacket synopsis? Here I’ll give you my list of highly addicting and compulsively readable parts:
- [ ] Each chapter alternates perspective between the Avery (non-therapist) and Marissa (wife) which gives us glimpses of what is happening in the lives of the characters, but who is to be trusted? Whose perspective is real? Whose perspective is posed?
- [ ] Wonderfully flawed human characters whom offer moments of genuine realizations. This captivated me as a reader and I had to know what these human characters will choose to do with knowledge because, after all, all knowledge comes with a choice.
- [ ] Short chapters that had this reader CONSTANTLY self-narrating “I’ll stop after the next chapter.” It was truly addictive and I was continuously wondering when I’d be able to pick it back up and jump back in!

I am embarrassed to admit that this is my first title that I’ve read by Greer Hendricks and Sarah Pekkanen but it WILL. NOT. BE. THE. LAST. I want to thank NetGalley for this ARC and am deeply excited to this title is already in print (as of March 2022) so everyone reading this review can run to get their eyeballs and minds into this sinfully messy novel.

Greer Hendricks and Sarah Pekkanen deliver another fabulously tense domestic thriller with THE GOLDEN COUPLE. They consistently bring their characters to life as they throw twists and turns into the narrative. What a read!

This was such a good, twisty thriller! I loved all the drama and was so anxious to find out what happened next. At one point I was cautious of everyone!

The "golden couple" Marissa and Matthew hire a therapist, Avery, who has recently lost her license, to save their marriage. Marissa has recently admitted to an affair and this is the story of how Avery is trying to help the couple through the cheating scandal. But there is more than meets the eye in this thriller and there are lots of twists and turns throughout!

I was intrigued by all the characters and really enjoyed this one! I don't know why I waited so long to pick it up because it was such a good read.

*Thank you to the publisher and Netgalley for an advanced copy. Opinions are my own.

I love a good thriller, but I often find them to be forgettable - even the good ones! It’s surprising for me to keep thinking about one after I finish it but The Golden Couple is the rare exception to that! The pace was quick, the characters were engaging, and the tension was real!! I wouldn’t be surprised if I end up rereading this one sometime - I enjoyed it that much!!

Sarah and Greer have done it again! I loved that this book was set in DC, rather close to where I live. They write the best psychological thrillers that are suspenseful but not scary. I love the dual story line. I held my breath as I read the second half of the book trying to figure out what was going to happen. Excellent page turner!

This writing duo is honestly as near to perfect as is possible.

Keep writing stories. I'll keep reading and reviewing them. Love the fucked up therapists.

I read this book back in May and forgot to write a review. I must have enjoyed it at the time since I gave it four stars, but going back and reading the synopsis is not making any bells ring about why I liked it so much.

More twists and turns than you can imagine. One of the best psychological thrillers that I have read. More please.

The authors have written another thrilling book.
I have been a fan since The Wife Between Us and have never stopped reading.
They are masters of the psychological thriller

I've been a huge fan of Greer Hendricks and Sarah Pekkanen since they first teamed up with The Wife Between Us. I'm consistently blown away how they can created such cohesive and detailed stories together. This time around was no different with The Golden Couple!

From the start I was intrigued by Avery and the Bishop family. It was obvious there were a lot of secrets being hidden amongst the trio, but I had no idea where they would ultimately unravel towards. I loved the alternating narratives, each revealing more and more deception and fun twists as the story progressed. The inclusion of each characters backstory with the present day situations they faced were perfectly complementary.

The pacing for The Golden Couple was fast, which made it easy to get lost in the story. While some of the plot a reader certainly needs to suspend their sense of belief for, this didn't stop me from having a great time reading.

Hendricks and Pekkanen never fail to deliver something utterly bingeable!

“You never know what is inside another person’s heart or head.“

The Golden Couple is a slow burn psychological thriller. I was glad I didn’t see the ending coming, that is always a rare plus for me! A couple going to an therapist with unorthodox methods for counseling is an exciting premise. I was hoping for more interesting sessions with the therapist, though. And the plot with the therapist whistleblower was distracting. But overall I enjoyed the easy beach read!

“Most therapists only know what you tell them. Even if you try to be one hundred percent honest, you create an illusion based on your perceptions and unconscious biases.”

I’ve come to expect a lot from the powerhouse writing duo of Greer Hendricks and Sarah Pekkanen, and they did not disappoint with their latest psychological thriller, 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐆𝐎𝐋𝐃𝐄𝐍 𝐂𝐎𝐔𝐏𝐋𝐄. In it, we meet a controversial therapist turned “consultant,” who guarantees to work her magic in ten very carefully orchestrated sessions. Avery calls the shots, but when she accepts Marissa and Matthew (the seemingly golden couple) as clients, all preordained plans and expectations are gone. The two, who came to her after Marissa cheated, aren’t quite what they seem, but then neither is Avery.⁣
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I especially liked 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘎𝘰𝘭𝘥𝘦𝘯 𝘊𝘰𝘶𝘱𝘭𝘦 because it constantly kept me on my toes with unforeseen twists and turns. With everyone being unreliable, I didn’t see the end coming until it was just around the corner. This isn’t a book with a deep, scary plot, but it 𝐈𝐒 very entertaining; a perfect book to blow through on a weekend or take on vacation. I definitely spent a very pleasant couple days looking in on the therapy sessions and am betting many others will, too.⁣
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Thanks to @stmartinspress for an ARC of #thegoldencouple.

HOLY COW!! This book is possibly the best book, I've ever read. Full of twists and turns, it kept me guessing until the end. I love that I was way off from what the truth actually was. SO GOOD! I highly recommend this book to everyone that I know.

Fun, fast-paced and it kept me guessing throughout, but not overly unique or memorable. I would still recommend it for people who are new to the thriller genre or just need something quick to get them out of a slump.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publishers, for this free review copy


I love this duo and the way they write. The characters were good, the plot interesting and it kept my attention.

I listened to this ARC on audible and honestly, Greer Hendricks, Sarah Pekkanen's book being read by Marin Ireland (et. al) was the greatest gift! I've read a number of Hendriks and Pekkanen's books now and with each new story, I keep thinking I've figured out their plot twist mechanisms. But each time I get into a new book of theirs, I'm royally hurled off course, as was the case here with The Golden Couple. If you're a fan like I am of plots circling around dysfunctional relationships and rich people behaving badly, this book is for you. Oh and I thought I'd hate that it was based on this therapist's secret to success plan to help Matthew and Marissa get through their marital troubles, but right off the bat you discover this psychologist is NOT NORMAL. A great brain escape. Thanks for the preview copy and early audio access, St. Martin's Press!

I am a fan, but this one just didn't work for me. In many ways, it seemed like we have covered this ground before. I will certainly try their next book, as I haven't been disappointed before.

Hendricks + Pekkanen have done it again! This book takes you on a wild ride and you're not sure what to make of anything or anyone. The surprise twist at the end got me and I'm not usually surprised anymore. I would add this one to your list.

LOVED most of the book but the ending felt rushed. I would still recommend as it has such dynamic characters.

When I first heard about this book, I got really excited. I have enjoyed this author duo's prior books. So, I could not wait to jump into this one. Sadly, this book did nothing for me. In fact, I found myself struggling to stay focused on the story.

It was the characters. I did not find any of them appealing. Therefore, because I formed no emotional connection with any of the characters, my interest was not on the story. However, because of my love of this author duo's prior books I stuck with the book hoping it would get better. Alas, it never did for me. In fact, I can't even remember what happened in this book. Here is hoping that the next book hits the mark for me again.