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A sequel to one of my favorite books and it did NOT disappoint!

All of the characters are back…and then some. The story follows Daphne, Amber, and Daisy Ann. If you’ve read the first book then you know Daphne and Amber’s relationship. But it took a while to figure out Daisy Ann’s which made the story that much more intriguing. How are all these women connected? And what is Jackson’s true motive?

There is a ton happening in this book. Daphne is trying to raise her two daughters and prepare for Jackson’s release from prison. She is met with a bunch of teenage angst from her oldest Tallulah, who is wanting to hang out with her dad, Jackson. Amber is set on divorcing Jackson and making it on her own… but first needs to steal from him in order to do so. And Daisy Ann wants revenge for what happened to her father.

Overall, it was as great as a sequel could be but I’ve been a Daphne fan and supporter since day 1 so I wished it followed her story a little more. With everything that happened in this book, it almost felt like too much at times but the way it all came together at the end was very well done. I’m a huge fan of Liv Constantine’s writing style. This was an easy story to dive into and picked up very well from the first book.

A lot of reviews are saying to read “The First Shot” before diving into the sequel as that goes more into Amber’s history and I’m sure mentions Daisy Ann. I was a little confused on the inclusion of Daisy Ann and her back story so I’ll definitely have to go back and read it to see if that adds to the overall story.

Thank you to NetGalley, the publisher, and Liv Constantine for the advanced copy in exchange for an honest review!

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What a ride! This book is the follow-up to The Last Mrs. Parrish and gives readers the next chapter in the Daphne, Jackson and Amber saga. Lots of twists packed into this book and it keeps you engaged until the very last paragraph. I liked this book even more than the first one.

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I received an ARC of this book from Random House via NetGalley in exchange for my honest feedback. I re-read the first in this series before beginning this one, since I had read the first one quite a while ago. I definitely recommend doing this so the characters are fresh in your mind. Also, it was interesting to re-read the first one after knowing the twist to come. Unfortunately, I did not realize there was a novella in this series also or I would have read that before this one, too. I noticed another reviewer mentioned this book is a standalone, but I disagree with that. Read the others!

Amber & Jackson are two of the most detestable characters in perhaps all of my reading history. When it seems things are going their way, you basically want to throw the book across the room. Also, since I had not read the novella, I was confused at first who Daisy Ann is and what she is doing in the book. But her presence completely makes sense.

I think my one slight complain about this book is that it almost veers into disbelief - how can two people be SO bad? And how can they have so many other people (professionals, no less) fooled? However, I still give this book a 5-star rating as it's just so enjoyable. I am a big fan of the Constantine sisters' writing.

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I think this was a great follow up to The Last Mrs. Parrish. Was it unbelievable? Yes, but it was also very entertaining, I loved the twists and turns but the end came out of no where and I wish there was a little more backstory on that…a couple chapters from Jackson’s POV might have helped. Overall a fun, easy read. Thank you to NetGalley for allowing me to read the advanced copy! 4/5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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Excellent twist that keep you gasping. The cliffhanger at the end has me excited for the next book as well.

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Having recently read The Last Mrs. Parrish, I was thrilled to read The Next Mrs. Parrish. The Next Mrs. Parrish takes a different turn, in a sort of "don't go into the haunted house" kind of way. I finished this book really quickly because I couldn't put it down. Everything is well researched, from the legal and financial situations to the high end purchases that these characters make. I sincerely hope there is a Mrs. Parish #3!

Thank you to #netgalley and @randomhousepublishinggroup for the ARC.

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Wow. What a wild ride! This is definitely my favorite of the Mrs. Parrish series. The twists and turns! 🤯 This book is full of nefarious characters, all trying to get back at each other and double-cross the other... and then some innocent people just getting caught in the middle, getting hurt by the others' selfishness and greed... or are they innocent? 🤔 It's hard to tell who can be trusted!

I highly recommend this book! Such an enthralling and twisty story!

Thank you to Random House Publishing Group - Ballantine for providing a complimentary Advanced Reader Copy through NetGalley. All opinions are my own.

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Thank you to netfalley for an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.

I was super excited to read this sequel, after recently reading the original. I absolutely loved the original, but this one fell a little flat for me. It was almost TOO much cat and mouse to keep track of and I didn’t love how Daphne went back to Jackson at all.

I did like how both Jackson and Amber finally got what they deserved and that Daphne was finally free in the end, but overall the plot was a bit all over the place for me on this one.

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So excited to read this follow up! This book ties together the ex wife, new wife and another woman and all the twists and turns. The backstabing and never know whose side to take. Great read! Thanks for the ARC!

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Who is playing who? This cat and mouse revenge thriller is a sequel to the wildly popular The Last Mrs. Parrish from a few years ago. It did not disappoint, and I was still eager to find out how the game was going to end for all of the characters. Just when I thought I had the twist figured out, I was surprised. Great follow up. Highly recommend when this is published in June 2024.
Thank you to #netgalley and @randomhousepublishinggroup for an advanced reading copy.
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The Next Mrs. Parrish by Liz Constantine does not disappoint. After reading The First Mrs. Parrish and
enjoying it I knew I had to get my hands on this book. The Next Mrs. Parrish picks up where the first book leaves off. Although this is the case I do not believe that one has to have read the first book to enjoy this read. For me I truly enjoyed the way in which each chapter focused on a specific character. I also enjoyed the plot twists that were uncovered throughout the story. I find this better than reads with a twist at the end. I found myself eager to return to this story each evening. I loved the balance of characters, You had those that you hated but those that you loved and those that were more so “complicated” so you really did not know how to feel about them. This was super enjoyable. A 10 out of 10 and I would highly recommend it to anyone who enjoys reading like I do:)

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I thought this book was a good follow up to The Last Mrs. Parrish - it was a slow read for me and did not keep me on the edge of my seat. I liked how they added in a new perspective making it Daphne, Amber & Daisy and how they all intertwined at the end of the story to make it feel complete. A good read overall :)

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Although I constantly kept calling this book by the wrong name, I loved it and think it outshines book #1 in the series. This book was such a page turner and was full of twist after twist. I honestly gave up trying to predict and just started hoping all the bad people got what was coming to them. There were moments that as a mom were terrifying and some that were upsetting thinking how someone could be so awful! A book that has you turning pages and feeling upset for the characters will definitely be a hit this summer. Bravo, Constantine sisters!

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More like a 4.5. Thank you NetGalley for the ARC of the second book in the Mrs Parrish series in exchange for an honest review. I really liked this one even a little more than the first one. Though I really enjoyed the first one in the series a lot of the twists I could see coming however this one was insanely twisted for sure. I don't want to say too much due to spoilers but definitely loved the path this book took and couldn't put it down. Definitely am anxiously awaiting the sequel! Thanks cliffhangers!

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This is the 3rd book in this series, The First Shot, The Last Mrs. Parrish & this latest book in the series is The Next Mrs. Parrish. Of the three books this was my favorite book, it was very well written just like all of Liv Constantine’s other books. Daphne Parrish one of the main characters of the book takes us on a very long wild ride in this book. Her ex-husband and father of her two daughters tries to take control of their lives again with the help of his current wife Amber who is nothing but trouble. This book is classified as a thriller type novel and it does have some very thrilling parts and it keeps your adrenaline pumping because you just cant wait to see what happens next. This book also does a good job of tying in all the other parts of the other two previous books, so it’s helpful if you have read both of those before you read this book. It’s hard to give to much information about the book because so much happens and it would spoil the book for readers.

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This was just what I was expected from the next book in the series - Packed full of action and suspense. Amber and Jackson are just downright despicable people but I loved how their villainous characters played into the novel. I enjoyed the added storyline of Daisy Ann to the plot as well. While it wasn’t the full of twists, it was intense and delivered everything I wanted at the end! I feel like that ending leads me to suspect there might be a third book, which I would definitely read! I enjoyed this immensely!

Thank you to Net Galley and Random House for this digital copy in exchange for my honest review.

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This is a fast paced popcorn thriller. I finished it in less than 24 hours, and I’d probably recommend it to a friend. I don’t think it’ll be a re-read, though. Daphne’s story infuriated me because I can’t believe someone can be that stupid after the first book.

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Fans of the first will love this. It's soapy, telenovela, twisty and everything a quick summer beach read should be. But man some of the characters are so unlikeable (the point I know) but that doesn't make the book any less enjoyable..

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The follow up to one of my favorites!! This was equally as fun and a page turning read! Our characters are back and they have many more surprises in store in this novel! Thanks to netgalley and the publisher for the chance to dive in this twisted story!

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I want to thank Netgalley and Random House publishing for an Arc book. It was a slow start but it picked up mighty quickly. Daphne and Amber are back in action. Lots of twists and turns. It will keep you very interested. They try to outsmart the others but see what happens at the end. My daughter recommended this book to me because we read the first one and loved it. Enjoy reading!

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