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I actually enjoyed this even more than the first book. You definitely must read The Last Mrs Parrish before reading this though. I would have preferred a slightly different ending but I was okay with the last chapter. I don’t want to drop any spoilers.

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I was very excited to read the third book in this series, and it was definitely my favorite! So many twists and turns that kept me turning the pages. I have never had a book break my heart so many times for a character. Like the first book there were multiple POVs that brought all of the story lines together. Quick chapters and cliffhangers push the stories along swiftly. Highly recommend this book if you enjoyed the first two books.

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A must read for all fans of the first book!

The Next Mrs. Parrish picks up shortly after the first book left off. Jackson Parrish is going to be released from prison shortly and Amber has to figure out a plan to keep money and her status afloat. Daphne, her daughters, and her mother are reunited and living in California and Daphne must deal with the struggles her girls are having with being cut off from their father. When Tallulah runs away from a school trip to try to see her father, Daphne agrees to bring the girls back to Bishops Harbor for the summer so Jackson can reconnect with his daughters. A new character is introduced from Amber’s past who has motives of her own. All the characters eventually connect and clash, but who will come out on top?

I will admit I was scared reading this book since I loved The Last Mrs. Parrish so much! I didn’t want this book to disappoint and I didn’t want anything bad to happen to Daphne or her girls. I am happy to say that The Next Mrs. Parrish is just as enjoyable as the first book! I enjoyed the twists and the way that the past and future have connected to make a great story. Highly recommend to all!

Thank you to NetGalley and Random House Publishing Group- Ballatine for an advanced copy of the book in exchange for an honest review.

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A super intense novel of revenge-seeking and capitalist individuals that leave no avenues unturned where millions are involved. I held my bandreath throughout hoping for revenge for the truthful and retribution for the dishonest. The novel did not disappoint.

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Just a fun popcorn thriller! I liked the first book, but it's been years since I read it. This brought me right back to the story and kept me engaged the whole time. Definitely recommend if you liked the first one!

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5 STARS!! Liv Constantine has done it again! The Next Mrs. Parrish had me hooked from the very 1st page. I am still trying to pick my jaw off the floor! So many twists and turns. Even when I thought I could guess what would happen next...well just don't try because you will not be right! Hands down 5 star read! Utterly Amazing!

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I am a sucker for domestic thrillers and Liv Constantine’s second Mrs Parrish book did NOT disappoint! We are thrown right back in the mix with Amber, Jackson and Daphne and the wild tangled web they weave. Liv Constantine is an absolute auto read for me!

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Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for this ARC opportunity!

I loved the last Mrs Parrish, so I had high hopes for this book. I do recommend you read the prequel to this one (a novella) as it explains the character more and sets up the background. The prequel was good, the last Mrs Parrish was excellent, but unfortunately I found this one to be disappointing.

I might have found this book to be disappointing due to the unlikeable characters. They began insufferable as the story went on, with sociopathic tendencies and manipulation. If you are a fan of the first two books you may like this one, but unfortunately for me I despised the characters so much I just wanted the story to change or be over.

I do like this authors writing though (besides this book) and will continue to read her other stories as 2 out of 3 were great.

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She’s back!! Fans of The Last Mrs. Parrish will not be disappointed with this sequel from Liv Constantine! I was SO excited to receive an advanced copy since The Last Mrs. Parrish is one of my all time favorite books. You won’t be able to put this one down! I wondered how the story would continue, and it was better than I could have imagined. I fully intend to purchase a physical copy to add to my collection when it’s released. Many thanks to NetGalley for the opportunity to read this book before its publishing date of June 18, 2024.

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This follow-up book surprised me more than the first with twists and turns. Amber and Jackson become more unlikeable, Meredith and Daisy Ann are amazing, and Daphne has grown a pair. I would definitely read the novella before to set the scene. Amber and Jackson definitely get theirs.

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I was excited to get a copy of this book and I had high hopes because I loved the first one. This one though let me down a bit. It made me genuinely mad at times and also bored at other times. In the end there were some nice twists and turns but it just wasn’t my favorite.

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The Next Mrs. Parrish is a twisty page turning tale of an evil couple, Jackson and Amber Parrish, who finally meet karma. I don’t want to give away any spoilers, but I will say everyone needs a friend like Meredith and fierce determination like Daisy Ann and Daphne; the ending will make you say "wow!" You also don’t need to read the Last Mrs. Parrish before reading this one-Liv Constantine (the amazing duo) does a fantastic job of narrating to bring the reader right up to speed! Highly recommend! Thanks to NetGalley and Random House Publishing Group for providing an ARC in exchange for my honest review. All opinions are my own.
Rating: 4.5 stars
Publication Date: June 18, 2024

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First I would like to say don’t forget to read the novella The First Shot and then come back here. Now that that’s out of the way I devoured this book. As soon as I finished the first book I went searching for the second and thankfully was given a chance by Netgalley to receive an ARC. This second installment to the series gives us 3 povs instead of two like the first and each one pulls you in. The twists and turns this book takes are great and I didn’t see the ending coming. I 1000% recommend this book and hope you all enjoy it just as much as I did!

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I was thrilled to receive approval to review this ARC. Initially apprehensive due to the gap since I last read "The Last Mrs. Parrish" and "The First Shot," I highly recommend not skipping the latter.

In this installment, Jackson, Daphne, and Amber reappear. Jackson, recently released from prison, grapples with conflicting emotions towards his ex, Daphne, and his current wife, Amber, while facing financial struggles. Despite being married to Amber, tensions abound. Amber senses the impending end of their relationship but hopes for financial security. Daphne, Jackson's true love, desires to distance herself but is drawn back when their daughter seeks to reconnect with her father. Daphne reluctantly agrees to supervised visits.

Enter an old acquaintance of Amber's, eager to cause trouble.

This book is a rollercoaster of twists and turns, keeping me engrossed from start to finish.

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Oh wow what a ride! Daphne and Ambers story continues with one heck of a ride. A new twist with diamonds and jewelry and murder and more deception. What more can you ask for in a psychological thriller. It was fun seeing who could outsmart who and what twists came totally unexpected. Thanks to Netgalley and the Publisher for the ARC.

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AMAZING follow up novel!!! I want to devour everything this dynamic duo writes! The first book in this series was everything I love about thrillers and I really wasn't sure it could be matched. They set the bar and then jumped way over it! If you haven't read the prequel, do it now. And snag this one immediately on release day! You won't regret it!!

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This wasn’t so much a thriller as it was like a poorly written lifetime movie script? I think the thing that did not work for me is that 85% of the characters are terrible, but they’re also not charming and to me thrillers about terrible people are only fun to read if the characters are charismatic and you’re rooting for them, kind of despite them being terrible! This book did not have that. If it wasn’t so short and incredibly simple in its writing style, I don’t think I would’ve finished it.

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What a treat to get a second installment to the Parrish story! I really enjoyed being back in the world of wealth and deception and devoured The Next Mrs. Parrish quickly. An overall reading win for me and it definitely satisfied a craving I didn't realize I had.

While I loved the ride, Daphne's story and her reactions and interactions were nothing short of maddening. Throughout the entire book. The kind of level of frustrating you experience when watching a cliche slasher film when the girls go off on their own. I may have literally and audibly yelled at her while reading.

Also, the addition of Daisy Ann was kind of random -- it almost made the Parrish world feel a bit TOO big and all over the place between all the locations, schemes, and sub-plots. Also random... those gemstones.

I really did enjoy the book and felt the full range of motions, literally and viscerally. Thank to you NetGalley and Random House Publishing Group - Ballantine | Bantam for the opportunity to review this ARC!

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Excellent!!! Wow, it has been a long time since I read the first Mrs. Parrish and I was definitely read to read this one! Thank you NetGalley for letting me have an advanced copy of this novel... it was AMAZING. The ending really threw me for a loop, I was not expecting it. I enjoyed the different characters that Liv Constantine brought in to make the story flow and bring in an air of suspense. Wonderful read!

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Wow, I didn’t know I needed a second book to the (now) series, but boy am I glad. While most of the book made me so angry. (Read it you will see) the conclusion is very satisfying. The book is very well written, and you just don’t see so much of it coming. I usually guess what’s going g to happen, this one fooled me and that’s. Gret book in my mind. If you read the first book, this one will be great, if you didn’t, red that one first, it’s equally amazing.

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