At first I was not into it, as I don't normally like sequels/series very much (but I loved The Last Mrs. Parrish) and Amber and Jackson are the worst. However, it only took a bit for me to get sucked back in and dedicated to seeing how Daphne (and Daisy Ann) could overcome such evil. The authors are great at creating characters you want to root against!

This story follows three intertwining stories of Daphne, Amber, and Daisy Ann. Daphne is the ex wife of Jackson and mother to his two daughters. Amber is Jackson's current wife and mother to his son. Daisy Ann is a southern lady who is out for justice for the murder of her father. This story is full of allies and betrayal. Who is to be trusted?

Don't trust anyone in this story. They are either lying or too dumb to lie.

The pacing was not working for me in this story. I had to force myself to get through it. That is partly on me for choosing to read it. I have a hard time with stories involving children and especially when those children are treated poorly. Also everyone being rich was just annoying.

I think we were supposed to be pulling for Daphne but she just made dumb decision after dumb decision. It was hard to root for her and I only was for Bella and Talulah's sake.

Amber & Jackson deserve each other and their story was boring. Jax deserves better than both of them. I don't prefer stories focused on rich terrible people doing selfish things.

I liked Daisy Ann and she was the only person I was rooting for besides the kids.

The three stories were integrated really well. There are going to be a lot of people that like this kind of book that are going to eat it up. It just was not for me.

Thanks to NetGalley for this ARC!

The Next Mrs. Parrish is rich people behaving badly on steroids. I loved that this picked up right where the first book left off with Daphne, Amber, and Jackson. Jackson is in jail, Amber is scheming to leave him, and Daphne is living happily in California with their daughters. When one of their daughters tries to visit Jackson in jail without Daphne’s knowledge, Daphne is forced to allow the girls to spend some time with him. Yes, there were absolutely some questionable choices made by these characters but overall this book was such a fun sequel to The Last Mrs. Parrish. There were twists and turns I didn’t see coming. I had a great time reading this. I definitely recommend reading The Last Mrs. Parrish before The Next Mrs. Parrish. There is also a prequel novella of Amber’s story that I haven’t read!

Thanks so much to Random House Publishing Ballantine, Bantam for the opportunity to read this ARC!

This book was captivating and worked off the 1st one really well. I liked the characterization in this book as well. I definitely recommend this one!!

WOW. I have no words for this book. This book had me on the edge of my seat the whole time. I had no idea which twist was going to be next. The Next Mrs. Parrish continues the story with Daphne, Jackson, Amber and you are introduced to a new woman Daisy Ann. How there stories are connected I was in shock. I was a little bummed on the first book because it was so much like the Housemaid but this book made up for it. I am still in shock over this book. This is a must summer read.
Thank you Netgalley and Random House Publishing Group for the advanced copy.

Yes! Yes! Yes!
They did it again. How do the authors come up with these plots, I will never know. I am in awe of the authors writing!! This is a must read hands down!

The story continues… and it is full of the same shock and suspense we know and love!

Amber continues to be the same gold-digging, narcissistic, god-awful human she is. Isn’t she so easy to hate?! We are introduced to a new character that Amber wronged in the past, who won’t give up on getting her revenge. Jackson and Daphne become intertwined once again in a rollercoaster of drama that made my heart sink more than once.

Thank you so much Net Galley for sharing this book with me!

I enjoyed reading about amber & daphne again. The Last Mrs. Parrish is one of my favorite thriller books I’ve read. I think that this book was good but might not necessarily been needed. This sequel was very fast paced and kept my on my toes and guessing the whole way. Some of the twist I definitely did not expect as well as some plot points that I was excited about and things I was really excited were brought up in this book.

I didn’t dislike this book but wish it would have taken a little different route. If you want some closer after reading ‘The Last Mrs. Parrish’ and ‘the first shot’ then totally continue on with this series!!!

The Next Mrs. Parrish by Liv Constantine is my most favorite story of the damn year!
The writing flows beautifully, and the story grabs you and won't let go.
It was dark, twisty, and gripped me from the very beginning.
Such an addicting read.

Thank You NetGalley and Random House, Ballantine & Bantam for your generosity and gifting me a copy of this amazing eARC!

Starting right where we left off, The Next Mrs. Parrish brings you back into the fascinating yet toxic world of Daphne and Jackson Parrish. This engaging novel was full of betrayal, deceit and revenge. There were many twists and turns, holding my attention throughout. Without giving anything away, I was definitely frustrated with a few decisions and mistakes some of the characters made but I loved the ending and how everything was resolved! If you enjoyed The Last Mrs. Parrish, I highly recommend you continue the story!

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Summary: Amber Patterson Parrish has come a long way. Hard work and immaculate planning turned her from invisible wallflower to prominent socialite, though there have been bumps along the way. Less than a year after her husband Jackson’s tax-evasion scandal, Amber reigns supreme over the Bishops Harbor community. But with Jackson being released from prison, Amber’s free time—and money—is vanishing.

Meanwhile, Daphne Parrish left Bishops Harbor after her divorce from Jackson, swearing she would never go back. But when one of her daughters runs away from home, desperate to see her father, Daphne agrees to return for the summer for their daughters’ sake. Jackson swears he’s a changed man, but Daphne knows all too well that he can’t be trusted.

When a ghost from Amber’s past emerges looking for revenge, these three figures find unlikely allies in one another. But who is playing who? When all is said and done, they’ll have to fight tooth and nail for everything they have left in this zero-sum game.
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My thoughts: Is this entire series ridiculous ? Yes. Do I love them with my whole heart? Also yes. Everything these ladies write I just adore (except Senators Wife that was a snooze fest). These book are such a delight and this one is no exception. I love a good Daphne redemption story and seeing our wild Amber again was just the best. Everyone gets what they deserve in those book and I just love every single minute of it! special thanks for @bantambooksuk for the advanced copy 😍this beauty releases today so grab it where books are sold!
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QOTD- what is a book series you just love ?!
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Similar to the first book (The Last Mrs. Parrish), this sequel is filled with characters that you love to hate, toxic environments, mind games, lies and deception. While I admit that I favored the first book over this one, it was still just as much of a fun, wild ride. The outcome was also so satisfying and the book ended in a way where it’s possible the story can continue. Will there be a book 3!? 👀
Note that this can be read as a standalone, but I do recommend reading The Last Mrs. Parrish first for the full effect!

Thank you Bantam for a #gifted copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.

This book was even better than the first! Absolutely loved this book and loved the plot twists. I read 50% of it in one day - I could not put it down!
Amber and Jackson are still up to their old tricks but there are some new characters in this one that bring just as much mystery.
I loved how Daphne was a no BS woman now. You did get to see their children grow and deal with everything that happened with their dad.
There were parts that were so frustrating (in a good way because it's what makes the mystery so good).
If you loved The Last Mrs. Parrish, you will absolutely LOVE the sequel.
Thank you to Netgalley and Random House Publishing Group - Ballantine for this advanced reader copy.

The Next Mrs. Parrish is the long-awaited sequel to The Last Mrs. Parrish and I will say that it did not disappoint!

We pick up right when Jackson is being released from prison. Amber is still up to her old tricks only now her money is running low. Amber is living in California with her daughters and her mom. Tallulah, her daughter is in DC for a class trip when she leaves to take a train up to Connecticut to see her dad. She wants nothing more than to see him and she continues to lash out. Amber decides to go back to Bishop Harbor just for the summer so her daughters can have supervised visits with their father.

The story is told from many different points of view, from Amber and Daphne to a new character named Daisy Ann. This was a fantastic sequel that can be read as a standalone but I suggest reading them in order.

You will not want to put this book down! It is full of suspense, twists and turns, and a great ending!

Thank you to NetGalley and Random House Ballantine for an eARC in exchange for my honest review.

Loved this book even more so than the first one! Fast paced, twisty and loved the ending. Thank you to NetGalley for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Thank you NetGalley and Random House for granting me access to this book in exchange for my honest review.

Daphne and Amber are back in the sequel to The Last. Mrs. Parrish! I absolutely loved the first book and was so excited to get an ARC of the sequel.

I wasn’t totally sure if a sequel was necessary or not, but once I saw that characters from The First Shot make an appearance in this book, I had high hopes. I didn’t want to put this down for the first 40%, but felt the pacing was off in the second half. I enjoyed the writing style and being back with these characters, but I found this predictable. Overall I’d give this 3.5 stars rounded down to 3, it was a fun time but not very memorable.

I loved this follow up to The Last Mrs. Parrish, which I read and thoroughly enjoyed a few years ago. From the first chapter, I was hooked and could not put it down. It was fun revisiting the characters from the first book, but also intrigued by the new characters introduced. Overall, it was twisty and entertaining and I liked how everything wrapped up in the end!

I was so excited when I found out there was a sequel for The Last Mrs Parrish. This book continues to follow Daphne and Amber with the addition of a new character Daisy Ann, who is brought into the story from Amber’s past. Going in I had no idea how the book was going to go, but found myself eager to keep reading and enjoying all of the twists and turns. The ending was very satisfying and I really enjoyed this one overall!

After reading the prequel and The Last Mrs. Parrish I wondered what more could actually be told about these characters heading for disaster. But I think this was actually my favorite of the three. I usually must like at least one person, even just a little bit, for a story to truly capture my interest and attention, but these books are the exception.
The sister-authors wove a cautionary, albeit fictional, tale of paying attention to those red flags, not falling for everything and keeping your wits about you. They craft their tales with strong female protagonists working together to ultimately help each other, not tear each other down.
The antagonist...well, Mrs. Parrish seems doomed this time, but perhaps they've left room for yet another installment! Definitely a page-turner for the last third of the book...and it didn't disappoint.
Thanks to NetGalley and Random House Publishing Group - Ballantine | Bantam for this ARC.

Oh man do I just 𝘭𝘰𝘷𝘦 to hate Amber. Oomph if I could stick my hand in this fictional world and slap her I surely would. She is like a train wreck you just can’t look away from.

I read The Last Mrs. Parrish in 2017 and gave it four stars. But I still remember the plot and for the amount of books I read that’s quite impressive. This book starts with a little refresher of the first book, seamlessly bringing you right back into the crazy and devious world of the Parrish’s.

The Next Mrs. Parrish is an addictive and page flipping read. The cover is fantastic, the characters are abhorrent, and the plot keeps you on the edge of your seat. Overall the perfect five star read!

Thank you to Netgalley, Random House Publishing, and the author for the ARC in exchange for my honest review.

I am going to post my full review on Instagram @kristis_literary_corner on pub day!!