Lots and lots of twists, all the way to the last page. But nothing shocking or even too surprising. Towards the end I just wanted to see where this narrative was going, where it would end. Avery served more as a detective, and why on earth was she portrayed as a therapist with zero boundaries? Her own bit about Acelia and all the harassment from the pharmaceutical company was weird and disjointed. Why didn’t she tell her attorney about the encounter in the garage, all the harassment? She supposedly has a relationship spanning decades with this attorney and she has never told her about Acelia? Fishy. I thought she would be revealed to have a delusional disorder but somehow this story thread was left hanging. Thanks to the publisher and Net Galley for an ARC in exchange for my honest review.

A therapist who’s gone rogue and is now working (unlicensed) to fix serious problems with her patented ten session program takes on new clients in an unhappy married couple.

This book is full of suspense and twists, as one can expect from this writing duo. This is going to be a very popular book once it is released, I could just picture the film or series adaptation as I was reading the novel. This is one to watch out for and scoop up as soon as you can!

A convoluted & cohesive plot; to be sure! I always enjoy the written maze of these two authors. They delve deeply into the characters psyche & pull out the best & worst of all. Every one of the characters reveal both as the story unfolds. Avery, the therapist who has had her license revoked, follows questionable practices in her career & life. Marissa, the most likable character, cheats on her husband & lies. Mathew, the husband who was cheated on, seems affable & loving of his wife. Skip, the best friend, seems like the ultimate shady character. The characters stories are woven together into a shocking tapestry. You are always looking for who & why. Revelations are made until the very end. A delicious treat of a book that is a thrilling read.

I loved this book! It’s a perfect twisty thriller right to the end. Definitely a fun engaging read. I couldn’t put it down. If you enjoyed Gone Girl or Girl on the Train you will also enjoy The Golden Couple. Highly recommend!

I was so thrilled to receive this arc of The Golden Couple by Hendricks and Pekkanen! Some of their titles are among my all-time favorite thrillers, like Anonymous Girl and The Wife Between Us.
I had high expectations starting it and I was NOT disappointed!
The Golden Couple starts off with a secret that’s revealed at the couples first counseling appointment which heated things up fast. I wasn’t sure if THEY would survive, let alone their marriage.
After a few unique sessions with their counselor you realize there is more going on with all of three them, then is revealed. I didn’t know who to trust; husband, wife, or therapist.
This one will keep you reading into the night! Thank you to St. Martin’s Press and Netgalley for the arc!

Sarah and Greer have done it again....just when I think they cannot outdo themselves they come out with a book I just cannot put done. The Golden Couple has it all. Avery is a therapist who has lost her license due to her unconventional methods. In walk Marissa and Matthew for their first appointment. On the face of it all they are "the golden coupon" they have everything until Marissa drops a bombshell at their first appointment. Is this marriage everything it appears to be? Will they be able to fix their issues? How deep into their lives will Avery get? These are all the questions you want answered while reading and you do get them. At one point I really thought I knew what the twist was as there seemed to be a "hint" but nope these ladies are too smart to give away the ending and what an ending it was! This is one book you do not want to miss no matter what.....drop what you are doing and pick up this book now....you won't regret it!!

I'm so thankful for the opportunity.to review the latest book from two of my favorite authors, Greer Hendricks and Sarah Pekkanen. I think I know the twist in their books but it always blindsides me in the end and keeps me surprised until the last page. If you love domestic thrillers, read their books!

This was a good fast read. While I didn’t particularly find many of the characters likeable, the book kept me guessing what would happen next.

Oh, how I positively loved this book. I have read all of the books authored by the dream team' of Hendricks and Pekkanen. This was my favorite. Then again, I say that about all of their latest works. As always, the characters were relatable and neatly drawn, even though some were more likable than others. The story is packed with suspense and kept me guessing with every page. I highly recommend this domestic thriller and can't wait to tell my blog readers to pre-order this delicious read.
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Lots to unpack as the story twists and turns to creat a real tangled adventure. The authors do a good job of creating characters and an ever-evolving plot.

I received this ARC from NetGalley for an honest review. This was a very good psychological mystery with a surprising twist at the end. There were many characters and minor stories that were irrelevant to the story. I’ve read many books by these authors and this one was as great as their other novels. The story is about an unconventional therapist who developed a ten step therapeutic program. The golden couple comes to her for marital counseling. The wife makes a shocking confession during the first session. The therapist ,unrealistically , seems to be a top notch detective who figures out what’s going on. This is a good story that kept me guessing and shocked at the end,!

If you haven't been exposed to the power duo Greer Hendricks and Sarah Pekkanen yet, where have you been and what are you waiting for?! This powerhouse duo bring us their latest work, The Golden Couple. And in true powerhouse form, these two blow you away! Once again, I was found reading every second I could spare and reading late into the night.
Avery Chambers is a rouge therapist, who lost her license, but continues to help others. She guarantees to fix your problem or she won't take you on as a client. That's how good she is. Enter the Bishop's, Matthew and Marrisa. They have the perfect marriage, dated since they were teenagers and have a young son both parents love. Picture perfect until, Marissa signs them up for a session with Avery and she drops the bomb........She cheated on Matthew. And here we go! That is all I am giving away, I don't want to spoil the novel for anyone!
I would love to know how Hendricks and Pekkanen work their magic! Who comes up with these crazy ideas and the twist and turns their novels take. These women know how to keep you engrossed, intrigued, and thinking about their characters for days! The Golden Couple is a wonderful, easy-flowing read. Chapters are the perfect length, so you can practically squeeze one in anywhere you are. I will always be on the look-out for Hendricks and Pekkanen's work and will always recommend their work to others! Special thanks to NetGalley, Greer Hendricks and Sarah Pekkanen, and St. Martin's Press for the advanced digital copy in exchange for my honest opinion. 5 stars for me!
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I was so pumped to be approved for this! This book is told between two POVs: Marissa & Avery. Marissa is a highly polished wife and mom seeking therapy with her husband to work through her infidelity. Avery was a therapist and now is a consultant who has her own ways of working with her clients through a 10 session approach. With a not so traditional approach. I used to be a therapist and boy do I wish I could have done or said some of the things she did.
This was so fun to read. I was trying to guess how all of these people were connected, the twists, the betrayal and what the hell is up with Polly?? I loved it. I was completely shocked by the big twist at the end. And everything wrapped up nicely and not too "perfectly". I think the only thing that I wasn't a fan of was the focus on the pharmaceutical company and Avery. Not sure what that brought to the story....other than the involvement with Marissa's father in law. That was a bit hard to believe.
I will be suggesting this to others!

One of the things I love best about Greer Hendricks. and Sarah Pekkanen's books is the slow reveal. I love that there's not a single gasp worthy moment, but a trickle of mystery and seeds of doubt that are planted along the way. I'm constantly guessing then second guessing who the is the victim and who is the perpetrator...

Avery is an unorthodox therapist... or "ex-therapist".... specializing in her self-created "10 session" method which she stumbled upon after losing her therapy license. Her method seems so effective that clients still want to work with her despite the fact that she is no longer a licensed therapist.

Marissa and Matthew Bishop walk into Avery's office with the intentions of addressing Marissa's infidelity and hopefully saving their marriage. The couple appears to be the "golden couple" having looks, charm, money, and the perfect instagram-worthy lives. But looks can be deceiving. As they delve deeper into their work with Avery and begin to involve their friends/family, deeply buried secrets begin to surface. As we find out - everyone has secrets. Even those who seemingly have nothing to hide.

A page turning, gripping, thriller - The Golden Couple held up to Hendricks and Pekkanen's reputation - it did not disappoint! Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin's Press for the ARC of this book in exchange for my honest review.

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Another explosive read by this duo!! I absolutely loved the twisty-ness of the story & how interesting it was to see the story from two perspectives the whole time. I kept thinking I knew what was happening and who was behind the different aspects of the story but kept finding myself blindsided which I loved!! I’ll definitely be recommending this one!!

Thanks to NetGalley and St. Martin's Press for this ARC. I love a good psychological thriller and this book had lots of twists in it. I don't think any character in the book, aside from the eight year old son, did not have "shady" character written all over them. I can't say I liked any of the characters in particular, so felt no dismay in finding out who the "bad" character was. However, I have to say, it did keep me engaged and wanting to read more. This is not slated to be published till 2022, keep an eye out for it!

Thank you, St. Martin’s Press via Netgalley, for providing me with a copy of this book!

Look for this one in March 2022; you definitely do not want to miss it!

Honestly, when I received an invitation to download an early copy of The Golden Couple, I didn’t even read the synopsis. The second I knew who wrote it, I knew I had to read it and was grateful to be an early reader.

As expected and with all their other novels, I was captured within the first page; Hendricks and Pekkanen waste zero time pulling readers in and ensuring they must continue - sometimes without putting down the book for hours!

As intrigued as I was, several times through the first half of the story, I kept wondering if they’d chosen a different genre this time and I mistakenly only thought it was a psych thriller; it felt more like a family drama though breadcrumbs were being dropped. Then … well, then … everything started to twist and twist some more. And BAM - I’m deep in the thrill of a Hendricks/Pekkanen psychological tale that is exciting, ever-changing, and driven by strong characters.

What stands out the most in The Golden Couple is those strong characters. So many players and they each have a story that the authors wove together intricately and masterfully. At every turn, readers learn a little bit more about one of the characters, but not until the very end do you truly understand what stories overlap and how.

Marissa and Matthew are at the center of everything and readers can expect to adore them one second, then completely distrust that love the very next. Avery, trying to help and guide Marissa and Matthew through a surprising rough patch, has secrets and fears of her own - do they intertwine with the seemingly perfect couple’s layered issues? How can they; Marissa only found Avery by reading an article about the non-traditional “therapist.” What are the odds?

As that question and SO.MANY.MORE. are introduced and answered, the authors take great care not to leave any of their characters or plots behind. I truly adore this about Hendricks and Pekkanen - they don’t mention something or someone if it doesn’t play into the central story and theme so readers are never left wondering, “Why did they write this?” or “Why was this never resolved?”

If you’ve read their past thrillers and loved them, you’re going to blast through this one in no time, and if you haven’t read their others, why?

But seriously, go grab The Wife Between Us and An Anonymous Girl to read while you wait for The Golden Couple to hit shelves March 8, 2022!

I was provided with an ARC of this book by the publisher or author in exchange for an honest review. All thoughts and opinions are my own. I am not compensated for any of my reviews.

This was just, honestly, annoying. Too many subplots, too many false directions.

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I am always grateful for the gift of a book, and this one did not disappoint. I found it enjoyable and hard to put down. A twist here, a turn there, and this one delivers a bit of surprise here and there. THUMBS UP, folks!!!

First, I would like to thank Net Galley for the arc of this book!

The following opinion is solely my own. Upon learning this author has a new book coming out I immediately rushed to read it. However, I wasn't impressed.

We follow Avery who meets the " golden couple". Avery tells the couple they have 10 sessions with her. What follows is alternate chapters between Avery and her client Marissa. Honestly, this book was ALL over the place, pretty slow in parts, way too much background on the characters, and I figured out the ending relatively quickly.

I do love the author's other books but this one did miss the mark for me. I'm sorry! don't come at me book community lol!