Total honesty I love books by Liv Constantine and this one did not disappoint. Amber Parrish is the current wife of the infamous Jackson Parrish who is currently in jail for tax evasion. Amber is working on a scheme to leave him as soon as she gets enough money. She plans to get the money and start a whole new life. However, at the same time Jacksons former wife Daphne is getting ready to bring the girls to see their father as the oldest daughter is asking to see her father. Daphne is seriously worried as her relationship was extremely toxic and she was scared of Jackson. The dynamic of Jackson and Amber and their scheming truly knows no end especially when you add in the daughter of Ambers first husband. The book is fabulous and a great read. Thank you to NetGalley and Random House Publishing for the opportunity to read.

The Next Mrs. Parrish

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I feel like you never really see thriller sequels out there, so I was intrigued when I saw a copy of this one on @netgalley!

If you’ve read the first, it’s got all the main characters, plus a few more from their pasts. Daphne is again trying to escape with her two daughters from the abusive husband who’s gotten ahold of them again. Amber is up to her usual shenanigans, tricking everyone into the life she is accustomed to. And Jackson is the abusive man in the middle of it all.

This book fell a little flat for me just because the first have was so slow and everything felt like the first book on repeat. There are some more twists towards the end but it was a little hard to stick it out and get there. I don’t think it would make sense to read this without the first, a lot of the books assumed you knew the back story.

Loved this book! It picked up right where the first book ended. Loved how the story came together with the POV between Daphne and Amber as well as a new character. The whole time while reading I was trying to figure out how the author was going end the book. Highly recommend.

Technically, this book is fine, which is reflected in my star rating and most of this review. This book is exactly what you think it will be: filled with name dropping of designers, scheming, twists, turns, and unfathomable events. the original mrs. parrish was... also fine. like it, this book is entertaining and i'm sure it will be picked up by the masses as its perfect for a summer read. you don't need to get invested in it, nor do you need to expend too much energy on it. grab this and throw it in your carry on or beach bag and enjoy the insanity. it is a page turner, i'll give it that and some of ths twists you definitely dont see coming. the problem is, there are way too many of them.

this book didn't need ot happen. the last mrs. parrish ended on a high(ish) note. everything was revealed, the characters got what they deserved. this book felt like one bit of torture after another. and amber... doesn't get any better in this book. she remains one of my least favorite characters of all time.

again, this book will do well and it is technically fine. the writing is fine. the characters... are kind of cliche but also fine. i just hope the ending doesn't mean we'll be in for volume three. i don't think i could stomach more.

I loved The Last Mrs Parrish and was so excited to see there was a sequel! And it did not disappoint. The Next Mrs Parrish sees the return of Daphne, Jackson, and Amber and the introduction of a new character Daisy Ann, who is a not so welcome blast from the past for Amber. While I admit I liked the first book better, this book was also quite enjoyable with lots of twists and turns. Both are must reads! Thanks NetGalley and Random House for this great ARC.

This was as vapid and odious as society can get.
Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for the ARC.

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The Next Mrs. Parrish 📚 by Liv Constantine

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I needed a book like this after some more challenging/different reads recently, and this book was an easy, quick, and fast-paced read. It had been years since I read the first book, so I didn't remember much but as soon as I started reading I remember which characters I liked (Daphne) and didn't like (Jackson and Amber).

One of Daphne's daughters runs away to see her father, Jackson, forcing Daphne to have to face her ex-husband again. Meanwhile, Jackson and Amber have their own games going on. Amber and Jackson are scheming separately against a few characters in this book, and the fast-paced twists of this book make it an easy, fun read.

Thank you @netgalley for the #advancedreaderscopy of this book!
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If you were obsessed with The Last Mrs. Parrish (and don't forget the prequel novella The First Shot!), you are definitely going to need to put this on your tbr stat! We are back in crazy-town with Amber & Jackson, Daphne and some new characters! This is fullll of crazy twists and unbelievable cons in every direction. My heart was pounding on some pages wondering how Daphne would get out of certain situations! Definitely pick this up if you're a fan of The Last Mrs. Parrish! Thank you NetGalley for this arc to review!

Thank you to Liv Constantine, Random House Publishing Group - Ballantine, and NetGalley for an arc of this novel in exchange for my honest opinion.
I gave this book 4 stars because it is a very slow burn and I would say that for the first 80% of the book, nothing exciting was happening and I found it difficult to pick it up in my spare time or for it to hold my attention. I don't mind a slow burn, but if by 40% it's not picking up the pace, I quickly lose interest and hope that it's going to get better.  
With that being said, once it picked up, it was a page turner until the dramatic conclusion. Can someone really change? That's what I asked myself going into this sequel. I really didn't know what direction the author was going to take the characters after the conclusion from the first book. The second book in this series follows the intricate and multiple storylines of Jackson, Amber, Daphne, and Daisy Ann. I can't give my thoughts on each character or their storyline, for risk of massive spoilers, but let's just say that nothing was as it seems and it had several twists and turns that I could have never predicted. It turns into a tangled, dangerous, deceptive, and shocking story. There was one point where my jaw literally fell open. The final pages had me surprised time and time again. Bravo to Liv Constantine for completely blowing my mind with how each intricate storyline unpredictably concluded. The ending does give the possibility to a third in the series and after the redemptive conclusion, I would definitely read it. I do think you must read the first book for this to all make sense and it's by no means a stand alone novel. This book publishes on June 18, 2024 and everyone should have this on their TBR. Stick with it, when it seems like the story is going nowhere, and trust the process because the last part of this book will leave you saying WTF, that was crazy!

It’s never too late to put out a sequel!

Being as the first book was released in 2017 and I have absolutely no memory of it other than I enjoyed it😂. For me, this read like a stand-alone and that worked just fine!

Amber, Daphne and Jackson make up a very dangerous trio.

Daphne is the former Mrs. Parrish, living or should I say hiding across country from her ex-husband and father of her two children. But circumstances are going to bring her and the children back into the ex’s orbit.

Amber, the current Mrs. Parrish is wanting OUT! Putting her master-plan into action, she’s set to leave Jackson behind but still maintain the lavish lifestyle she has grown accustomed to. Well Amber, you know what they say about best laid plans…

Jackson, is approaching his release from prison. He’s primed and ready to once again be King and take charge of his family and fortune.

Who’s going to get what they want? Anybody? Who gets left in the dust?

This was such a fun, entertaining romp, watching the three characters play off each other, like fire and ice!

If you haven’t yet read the first in the series, The Last Mrs. Parrish, though not necessary I would still suggest starting there. I think it would elevate your experience with this book that much more.

Thank you to NetGalley and Random House Publishing Group Ballantine

It has admittedly been a while since I read The Last Mrs. Parrish, but I was excited to snag an ARC of The Next Mrs. Parrish nonetheless. Thankfully, the characters were so memorable from the first book that I had no trouble picking up where I left off. There is nothing better than a good domestic thriller where the villains get their comeuppance -- 10/10 recommend!

really wanted to enjoy this book. I had really enjoyed the first installment, and the prequel novella was entertaining enough.
Sadly, I really, really struggled with this. It just felt entirely unnecessary. There was no suspense because there was nothing to care about. All of the characters were just caricatures and you couldn't root for any of them.
The dialogue, in particular was so stilted and awful. No one speaks like that. It seems like this book was put out to capitalize on the success of the first and it should have stayed in drafts.
Thanks to NetGalley for the e-arc.

Thank you to NetGalley for the ARC of this book.
I was introduced to this series by the Reese’s Book Club. The Last Mrs. Parrish was my introduction to thrillers and introduced me to a new genre I really enjoyed.
This book was a pale imitation of that book. The intrigue and twists were done. Jackson and Amber are so unlikable, I didn’t even care about the revenge. I just wanted them to leave.
I like the author and will gladly read another stand alone book, but I am personally done with these characters.

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So first, I wish I would have read the first book to this first. I’ve heard it gives more of a backstory. However, I had no issue picking up on everything that was happening between the characters.

This was a great read! It bounced between 3 characters POV, but the author did a great job transitioning each. There was a lot of twists and turns that I didn’t see coming. Each character was always seemed to be ahead of the other, and then bam surprise! Another twist.

Thank you so much NetGalley for this advanced copy in exchange for my honest opinion.

As much I was excited about getting an early copy of this I did wonder, do we really need a sequel? Things were fairly wrapped up in the first book but yes, we did need a sequel because this was just as wickedly fun and outrageous as the first book. Besides perspectives from Amber and Daphne there was a third one from Daisy Ann and I wondered how she fit in. When all came to light it totally made sense and she was an excellent addition to this group of messy characters. If you enjoy domestic suspense with characters you’ll love to hate, twisty stories and plenty of delicious drama this was so fun and I predict will be in many beach bags this summer.

I LOVED IT! I did not see the twist at the end coming AT ALL. I thought it was a bit drawn out, but in the end I ended up understanding why the info was needed to tie it all together.

Just suspend practicalities and buckle up for a fun ride continuing where “The Last Mrs. Parrish” ended. Familiar faces return but the women in this story take front and center as each tries to take control of their life. Huge thanks to NetGalley for the chance to read an ARC! Great way to start summer: with a perfect beach read.

I had read the first book awhile ago and was so surprised to find that there would be a sequel since I thought the first one had wrapped everything up pretty well. It took me a little while to get sucked into the story here, but once it did I couldn't put it down! I think the author did a great job of accurately portraying the challenges faced in families that may face similar situations and it didn't feel like the trauma was just swept under the rug like some books do. Overall it was a great read!

Thank you to Netgalley for the arc of this book. If Liv Constantine is the writer, then I am going to read it. I was completely entertained by this book and I looked forward to reading it. Manipulation, rare gems, murder, and an ending that leaves you wanting more. Highly recommend!

Amber Parrish is still up to her shenanigans of her pursuit of money. She sent her husband, Jackson Parrish, to prison for tax evasion and she thinks she's gotten away with everything. But with Jackson being in prision and all his assets on hold due to his conviction, she must find a way to get money, and she absolutely does not intend to work. Amber feels as if the life she's led previously entitles her to money so she does not have to work anymore.

Daphne Parrish is living her life in California with her daughters, Tallulah and Bella. Daphne thinks everything is going well until Tallulah goes on a school field trip. Daphne receives a call, Tallulah has ran away from the school field trip in pursuit to see her father, Jackson. Daphne is afraid of having a strained relationship with her oldest daughter keeping her away from her father. So Daphne decides to take her daughters and spend the summer in Bishops Harbor. But just going to Bishops Harbor and seeing Jackson in prison a few times would be too easy. Surprise, Jackson is released. Will Jackson be a loving father to his children? Has he really changed as he's insisting? I think it's safe to know this early, that's absolutely not the case.

Daisy Ann Briscoe lives in Texas with her family and operates her company, White Orchid Designs. But how does Daisy Ann fit into the drama of the other three? Daisy Ann is convinced Amber Parrish killed her father, Jack and she intends to prove this theory.

This book is full of suspense. I found this one hard to put down. I would definitely recommend reading The Last Mrs. Parrish first so you're not completely out of the loop. I would definitely suggest picking this one up and reading it!! Liv Constantine did a phenomenal job with this series! Thanks to NetGalley, Random House Publishing and Liv Constantine for this ARC!