The first book, was great so I was nervous this wouldn't live up to the first one, but Liv Constantine absolutely crushed it! I read this book in less than 48 hours, I couldn't put it down.

When I saw this on NetGalley, I couldn't wait to get back into the world of Daphne and Amber. I love how their world is all connected and without giving too much away, I was on edge to see what would happen between everyone. This book was full of twists and was very entertaining. Thank you to Netgalley and Random House and Ballantine Books for the ARC in exchange for my honest review.

As a fan of The Last Mrs. Parrish, I couldn't NOT read this! Unfortunately, it didn't quite work for me but I appreciate the authors giving us more of this story and trying to replicate the magic. We pick up where we left off, with Jackson in jail, Amber continuing to be horrible, and Daphne starting a life of her own with her children across the country. Jackson and Amber are just terrible, terrible people, and sometimes it was fun to read about but other times it felt like too much, and some of the domestic abuse scenes were really scary, and impacted me more than when I read TLMP, probably just because I've gotten older. There was so much happening in this book that made it hard to put down, but I wouldn't exactly call it an enjoyable read just because it was so disturbing.

Thank you to Random House Publishing company for providing me a copy of Liv Constantine book. I am a huge fan of these authors and have read all the books they have written. Liv Constantine is the pen name written by two authors who are sisters one is named Lynne the other Valerie thus the combination of their names. This book was the #2 in the series and can be read as a stand alone. This book was engaging and quick to read it was suspense and hard to stop reading. The previous characters are there along with a new sibling.

Another hit! The Next Mrs. Parrish takes off where the first ended, although it completely stands alone. I loved this book and will definitely be purchasing it for our library.

"The Next Mrs. Parrish" emerges as this year's most eagerly awaited thriller, following the success of "The Last Mrs. Parrish." If you were captivated by the first installment, prepare to be enthralled by this gripping sequel!

Returning to the stage are Jackson, Daphne, and Amber. Jackson, recently released from prison, grapples with conflicting emotions towards his ex-wife Daphne and his current spouse Amber, all while facing financial strain. Amber, though currently married to Jackson, senses her time in the spotlight dwindling, yet hopes to secure a safety net for herself. Meanwhile, Daphne, Jackson's true love, seeks distance but finds herself drawn back into his orbit when their daughter expresses a desire to reconnect. Reluctantly, Daphne agrees to supervised visits.

The plot unfolds with intricate twists and turns that kept me on edge until the very end. What impressed me the most was the seamless pacing of this sequel—no repetitive or sluggish moments bogged down the narrative. Instead, the story hurtles forward with relentless momentum, keeping readers engaged throughout.

Thank you @netgally + @random house for gifting me a ARC.

I absolutely love liv. I was so excited when I heard this one was coming out. It did not disappoint at all. I would definitely recommend it. 5 out of 5 stars.

Not realizing this was a sequel at first I had no problem jumping into the world of Daphne, Amber and Daisy Anne and following along. Told from three viewpoints you root for characters to succeed and to fail. While an easy read with lots of twists and turns it overall felt too long.

3.5
A follow-up to The Last Mrs. Parrish, The Next Mrs. Parrish plays similar games but not the same recipe. I feel like they are on par with each other. If you liked the Last MP, I'm guessing you'll feel similar for the Next MP.

Unlikeable characters with the exception of one that you're rooting for. Children involved that creates problems only because some of the parents want the best for their children, other parents take advantage of the children aspect.

There were some great twists that I didn't see coming and a few that I did see. Of course there were some situations where I needed to suspend some disbelief for the enjoyment of the book. At times I was cool with it and other times it was stretching me a bit.

Overall, it'll make for a great beach/poolside read when you want pure book popcorn enjoyment.

Thank you to NetGalley and Ballantine for the advance e-copy of this book.

The Last Mrs Parrish was one of my favorite books so when I saw Liv was coming out with a second book, I couldn't read it fast enough! I wasn't sure where this was going to take readers after the ending of the first but I was not disappointed! I was rooting for Daphne and was on the edge of my seat to find out what would happen next between her, Jackson and the sneaky Amber.

The Next Mrs Parrish was an interesting but ultimately unnecessary sequel to The Last Mrs Parrish. The book is told from 3 povs: Amber, Daphne, and new character Daisy Ann. Amber is still married to Jackson and up to her old tricks. Jackson is about to be released from prison and Daphne returns with the girls to Bishops Harbor to visit him.
My biggest frustration with the book was Daphne.
She learned nothing from the events of the first book and it costs her in this book.
I would recommend reading the novella The First Shot about Amber’s back story in order to understand Daisy Ann’s part in this book. Overall, I enjoyed learning what happened to Amber and Jackson but was disappointed in Daphne’s story and lack of character development.

Let me first start off by saying that I don’t normally love sequels so when I saw this book pop up, although I loved the first one, my expectations were super high. Boy was I wrong. I loved this book so much. I hated Amber and Jackson with every bone in my body and just wanted the best for many other characters. I finished this book in one day because I could not put it down until I got a happy ending and thank goodness we did. I did feel like the book was a bit slow in the beginning and middle at points but overall, I really enjoyed this one!

I really liked “The Last Mrs. Parrish” and was so excited to receive an ARC from NetGalley. I appreciate the book in exchange for my honest review.

I felt the first book was great and didn’t feel there needed to be a sequel. This book did not work for me. I didn’t like the premise as it’s basically forcing Daphne back into the same situation as the first book. It’s multiple points of view, there are plot twists that felt out of left field. I understand that you want to create surprise but there should be some bread crumb.

I’m more of a romance reader and love a strong female MC and a HEA. This book gave me neither.

Thank you so much to NetGalley and Random House Publishing Group - Ballantine for an eARC of this book! I was thrilled to be offered access in exchange for an honest review.

This book was such an enjoyable read. I had a hard time putting it down. It is the sequel we have all been waiting for, and it was definitely worth the wait! It picks up pretty much where The Last Mrs. Parrish left off. I suggest reading that and the prequel, The First Shot, before reading this one - but it isn’t necessary. There is enough details about past events that you can read this as a standalone, but you’ll enjoy it so much that you’ll regret not reading the other two books first.

New characters are introduced and you never know who to trust or what their endgame really is. There are many twists and turns in this book, but everything flows well and everything pieces together. You won’t see the ending coming until you’re there.

The sequel we have all been waiting for!! I know so many friends who have read and obsessed over Last Mrs Parrish, and it was the book that got me into reading more thrillers. So when the sequel was announced, I couldn’t have been more excited! The characters were just as conniving and deranged as I remembered! And with the addition of another main character and her POV, I felt like Daisy Ann fit into this book perfectly! If you haven’t read the novella prequel, The First Shot, I highly recommend before reading Next Mrs Parrish! I loved how this book picked up right where we left off and did little recaps for the reader when necessary! So even though I did a reread of Last Mrs Parrish, I wouldn’t say it’s needed! The authors did such an amazing job with this sequel! Getting back into these toxic relationships was such a delight! I loved how it wrapped up and feel like it felt more final. I was so happy with this book, the manipulation and twists these characters pulled off had my mind spinning! But I loved it all!

Oh I was absolutely elated when I received the advanced copy of this book! Before reading it I went back and re-read the first two books so I could give right into the story where it left off with The Last Mrs. Parrish and The First Shot. I strongly recommend doing that so you have a grasp of all of the characters in this book! I loved it!! The suspense and the ending, perfect!

This sequel to "The Last Mrs. Parrish" offers a twisty and entertaining narrative. It reintroduces conniving Amber - the current Mrs. Parrish, and explores Mr. Jackson Parrish's post-prison life, raising questions about his character. Can one as evil as Jackson really change? Daphne- the former Mrs. Parrish- has moved herself and her daughters to California as far away from her tormentor ex husband as possible. When her eldest Tallulah runs away on a mission to see her dad in prison, Daphne is faced with the realization that she may not actually be able to avoid him forever. In an effort to strengthen her relationship with her daughters, Daphne decides to head back to Bishops Harbor for the summer coinciding with Jackson’s release from prison.

Enter a new character- Daisy Ann, jewelry designer and Real Housewife of Texas with her own vendetta against Amber. Which in turn of course puts her at the top of Amber’s hit list. The addition of Daisy Ann, though initially uncertain, contributes well to the story. While I personally disliked Jackson and Amber's characters, the book's writing is intelligent, balancing mind games and plot twists effectively. It's a gripping domestic thriller with engaging characters, although not surpassing the first book. Still, it stands as a solid standalone read. I recommend it for fans of mysteries and thrillers.

As a lover of the first story, I was shocked that this sequel was announced and was so excited to read this book. That being said, overall the book was just okay to me. It's honestly crazy to me all that Jackson was getting away with right out of getting out of jail. The new plots didn't seem realistic. Daphne going back to Jackson!? Nope, no way. As a mother, I would have found another way out of that situation. Overall, just too many sociopaths in one book for me. The twists at the end were unpredictable and I can see other readers really loving this book, even if it wasn't my favorite.

This was not as compelling as the Last Mrs. Parrish. If felt a bit redundant and did not hold my attention.

I would like to Thank Net Galley and Random House Publishers for the opportunity to read "The Next Mrs. Parrish " by Liv Constantine.

I have read the book sent by Net Galley in exchange for an honest review. This book is to due to hit the market June 18, 2024 just in time to be a great summer read. Although I did not read the first book titled "The Last Mrs. Parrish" by Liv Constantine, I was able to start the book and connect the story line after the first chapter or so.
All the characters are present : The main ones being Daphne and Jackson Parrish with their two daughters. Amber , the 2nd Mrs. Parrish and their son Jax.
The story is pack full of intrigue, mind bending manipulation, greed, big money, scandal and murder.
There are many twists and turns where I thought I did not see this coming. New characters to the story all have their hand in the plot deceptions. It was an enjoyable read. I am one who loves book series where I read several books with the same people. Characters in these books become personal to me, I Love and Hate them and I want to know what happens next in their lives because I get to feel from a book like I know them. This is the Joy of reading and escaping to a destination of other's lives . I mostly always want to know what happens next to them.
I believe I will try to find the first book to connect the dots of the story. However it wasn't necessary if you haven't read the first one because you can quickly learn who the characters are.
I enjoyed this book and you will too for a great summer intrigue read.