The wait is over to get the rest of the story about Daphne, Jackson and Amber. The wait was worth it. This domestic thriller keeps you guessing with all the twists. Who will come out on top? Will good or evil prevail? Do Jackson and Amber belong together, or are they too conniving for their own good? I personally enjoyed the storyline. It was a quick and easy read!

The next Mrs Parrish review

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I’m between a 3.5&4 for this one.

First of all the names of the books are confusing because so many people think “The Last Mrs. Parrish” is the second one but it’s actually the first and the second is called “The Next Mrs. Parrish” I didn’t understand why the author named these books in this way until I finished both books and realized that the first book focused on the marriage between Daphne and Jackson and the second book focuses more on the marriage between Amber and Jackson.

In this we are introduced to a new character, Daisy Anne (and the other side characters of her life) and let’s just say that her and Amber have a surprising history and past. This book was a good sequel to the first book and I enjoyed finding out what happened to all the characters and how things ended for each of them, even if many of them weren’t very likable.

Some things that made this read a little hard for me were that some plot lines didn’t really make sense, such as Daphnes mother being a big part of Daphnes story and then disappearing for the rest of the story. Also the author using Daisy Anne and faking ius (and Daphne) out. It was like the story needed another twist to really hit the mark.

I think it’s worth the read if you read and enjoyed the first one. Thank you to @netgalley and @randomhouse for the free copy for review. Also I recommend both “The Last Mrs. Parrish” and “The Next Mrs. Parrish” on audible. They are great to listen to!

"The Next Mrs. Parrish" by Liv Constantine takes readers on a thrilling ride through the lives of Amber Patterson Parrish, Daphne Parrish, and Jackson Parrish. With shocking turns and entertaining characters, the story explores themes of duplicity and betrayal, making you rethink everything you thought you knew about these concepts. This engaging and twisty novel will keep you hooked until the very end.

My thoughts: I really enjoyed this sequel. It's the kind of book you read by the beach, which I did!! Loved the twists and turns. Great read!

Thank you to Random House Publishing-Ballentine for an advance copy of The Next Mrs. Parrish by Liv Constantine! I loved her previous in the series, The Last Mrs. Parrish, so I was thrilled to jump into this to see what Amber and Jackson have been up to. Just as scandalous, juicy and twisty as the first one, I devoured this. Rich, beautiful, terrible people doing terrible things, what else?!

Man, oh man! This sequel was a wild ride! I wasn't expecting most of what happened, but none of it totally shocked me, either - with the twists around every corner, you basically adjust, but it was still very enjoyable. 4 stars!

Thank you @randomhouse for the gifted ARC!

🌷 𝙈𝙮 𝙏𝙝𝙤𝙪𝙜𝙝𝙩𝙨 🌷
This was an interesting follow up to The Last Mrs. Parish! It picks up as Jackson is about to be released from prison and his kids have been missing him, not really understanding what he has done to everyone.

Jackson seemed to be getting his way too easily in this one, almost as soon as he was out of prison, which made the story a little hard to believe for me. Daphne is strong and trying to protect her girls the best she can, while doing right by them, but Jackson takes advantage easily. I don’t really think the schemes he concocted might have worked in real life though.

I think this story could have been fine and done in the first book, but it does end up kind of interesting at the end. Amber is as evil and bitter as ever, seemingly having no conscious for what she does to others. The one positive in the story was the girls getting to know their baby brother. And, I don’t think there is any way Jackson can terrorize them after this ending!

🎧 𝙔𝙤𝙪 𝙬𝙞𝙡𝙡 𝙡𝙞𝙠𝙚 𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙨 𝙗𝙤𝙤𝙠 𝙞𝙛 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙡𝙞𝙠𝙚:
🌷 Domestic Thrillers
🌷 Unexpected Twists and Turns
🌷 Revenge and Blackmail
🌷 Strong FMCs

2.5-3 ish stars... I did not enjoy this as much as the first one unfortunately.
I read the first one right before this (not years ago when it came out) and absolutely LOVED it!
This one fell a little flat and forced for me.

The cover is absolutely STUNNING and the perfect book you'd want to have in your beach bag :)

A great continuation of the Mrs. Parrish duology. Will there be a trilogy? Hard to see there could be but Amber always surprises everyone!

The Next Mrs. Parrish continues the story of the Parrish family. The young, new wife is only the new wife for one thing - herself. The former Mrs. Parrish will not give up nor give in to protecting her children. The Mr. Parrish is as twisted as the new and as dedicated to verbal and mental abuse as the former.

The story twists and turns. There was a jaw drop. I really did not see Texas coming!

Will recommend to friends - after they read the first!

The Next Mrs. Parrish by Liv Constantine is the sequel to The Last Mrs. Parrish. The authors (yes, Liv is actually two sisters, Lynne and Valerie) also wrote a short prequel, The First Shot.

Let’s start with the recommended order of reading. In my opinion, the novels should be read in this order:
1. The Last Mrs. Parrish
2. The First Shot (novella) – yes, I think this one is worth reading for Amber’s back story and also to set the stage for Daisy Ann
3. The Next Mrs. Parrish

I enjoyed The Next Mrs. Parrish, but it was probably my least favorite of the three. We follow the main characters, Daphne, Jackson, and Amber, doing even more shady scheming than before… but it felt darker, almost helpless at times… particularly for Daphne and the kids. I appreciated the ending. It felt redemptive and brought me out of the dark despair that the middle of the novel brought. The Constantine sisters are becoming an auto-read author for me.

Special thanks to Random House Publishing Group - Ballantine | Bantam for the ARC via NetGalley.

The Next Mrs. Parrish was the much awaited follow up to the 2017 release The Last Mrs. Parrish. I absolutely loved the first book but was pretty disappointed in this one. The book is told from several different POV's, some told better than others. I am not the type of reader who has to like every book character but boy did this one have some dreadful humans! This was a fast, easy read but I just wasn't engaged at all. The story line was all over the place and not in a good way. I wonder if the disjointedness is caused by 2 authors writing a book together? I mean how does that even work? Do they alternate chapters? I just don't think this was very suspenseful or thrilling at all. If you enjoy mild domestic dramas, this might be for you. I just prefer more murder, twists, and thrills in my books.

The second act of the series and once again Daphne and Amber are at odds and we are left wondering who will end up with Jackson. There’s plenty of conniving and underhanded deals going on in this second installment. I would caution to read the first before this one to help fill in the gaps. It’s a life of luxury backed with a lot of entitlement and evil intent. Who will survive in the end??? Thanks to NetGalley for the read.

The Last Mrs. Parrish is one of my all-time favorite "popcorn" thrillers so I was very excited to see a sequel coming out even though I had no idea what the premise could be. Also, I am a sucker for a good book cover and The Next Mrs. Parrish cover art reeled me in. It is seriously stunning!

Things I liked about the book were the multiple POVs (I thoroughly enjoy this style of writing) and the introduction of Daisy Ann, the only nontoxic character in this novel. Unfortunately, overall, the storyline fell flat for me. Halfway through the book, I was exhausted and felt like besides Daisy Ann, I could not keep up with all the new characters being introduced. The toxicity from the main characters, Daphne, Jackson, and Amber/Lana was too much for me to enjoy.

Again, I enjoy these authors style of writing, so I do look forward to another title from them.

I sincerely thank Random House Publishing and NetGalley for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

When I was awarded The Next Mrs. Parrish as an ARC, I realized I needed to pull the first book, The Last Mrs. Parrish, off my TBR list. I am so glad I did, as the first book was fabulous, with so many twists and turns and intricacies. I could not imagine what was left to write in a future book. However, Liv Constantine, the author-sister duo, continued their original storyline, giving us another ride on the roller coaster with new twists and turns. The characters, with their complex and multi-layered personalities, further prove that appearances can be deceiving, but leopards do keep their spots, engaging us in their intricate lives.
As The Next Mrs. Parrish unfolds, Daphne, now settled in California, is drawn back to Connecticut by her daughter’s desire to connect with her father. Little does she know, she's about to be entangled in Jackson’s intricate web once more as he attempts to reclaim Daphne and their daughters.
Despite her achieved status in Connecticut, Amber finds herself in a constant struggle for more. Her desire for wealth, power, and prestige leads her to dream of a luxurious European life. However, her entanglement with Jackson, her uncertainty about her son, and a past crime force her to confront her actions and their consequences, giving the reader an enhanced insight into her past.
The Next Mrs. Parrish is a narrative that keeps readers on the edge of their seats, constantly questioning who can be truly trusted and who will ultimately emerge victorious. The suspense is not just palpable, it's gripping, making it a read that will keep you excited and hooked until the very end.
Thank you to NetGalley for the ARC to review.

This book is a great spin off for the next book in the series. It keeps you on the edge of your seat the whole time.

Unfortunately, I found the plot is bogged down with so much backstory and I did not finish this one. I liked the first book but this one lacked the suspense and the pace of the first one. The constant info dumping of extra characters and flashbacks did not help me want to keep reading. I would have preferred a much more suspenseful pace like the first book.

The Next Mrs. Parrish was a fun twisty follow up to The Last Mrs. Parish. Jackson is coming out of prison, Amber is still a scheming conniving you know what, and Daphne has started over with her girls in California. However we knew it wouldn’t be long until she was sucked back into Jackson’s web and she returns to Bishops Harbor…that’s where things obviously get juicy and a ghost from Ambers “real” past emerges one that can potentially ruin everything.

I enjoyed reading The Next Mrs. Parrish by Liv Constantine.   Thank you to Netgalley and Random House Publishing Group - Ballantine for an ARC of this book in exchange for my honest review

Always a great read from this duo. Loved the story and the characters. While not needed, it helps to read the novella (prequel). It brings this story to life in an even better way.

When I tell you I rage read this one, I mean it as the highest of compliments. I devoured it!!

Hard to go too much into the plot without spoilers but Amber, Daphne, and Jackson are reunited and back to their shenanigans — plus there’s a new character in the mix. Daisy Ann, a jeweler from Texas, has it out for Amber, and she gets tied up in the scheming — but can she outsmart them all?

I’m sorry I know that’s vague 🫣 but if you loved THE LAST MRS. PARRISH, I promise you won’t be disappointed. Also, I read it years ago and it allll came back to me when reading so don’t worry about a reread if you don’t want to.

WOOOOOOOOOOW 5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

If you like a good page turner that you absolutely cannot put down this one is it! After the first book left me reeling I had to immediately jump into this one and it did not disappoint. I've read 2 books since this one and I'm still thinking about this book if that tells you anything about how good it is. I highly recommend this book if you've already read The Last Mrs. Parrish. Both of the books in the Mrs. Parrish series are great, but the second one in my opinion is even better than the first. A must read if you like mystery/thriller books.

You start reading about Amber, Daphne & Jackson which is to be expected, but then you get Daisy Ann thrown into the mix. You're left wondering who she is and what role she plays, but once you find out you won't be too surprised why she's now an intricate part to the story especially knowing Amber's past. Things come back to bite those who wrong others and that is exactly what happens in The Next Mrs. Parrish. You have to read the book to see exactly what cards they get dealt and I think they're well deserved.

Thank you to Liv Constantine, NetGalley and Random House Publishing Group - Ballantine for the ARC of The Next Mrs. Parrish.

Okay... tell me why I enjoyed this second book so much more than the first one in the series?? I think the first one definitely fell victim to being a popular thriller trope/twist that I just so happened to read multiple versions of in the same year... and even if The Last Mrs. Parrish was published first out of the books I read, the fact that I read it last dimmed my enjoyment a lot. This one however felt completely new and different and I appreciated that it continued on the original story while also adding characters and storylines that were brand new. I liked that the stakes felt higher since everyone knew what everyone else was capable after the first book... like everyone had to get smarter with their plots and plans in order to really be a step ahead of the others. I guess now I'm invested, so I'll read any future books in this series!