Wow - this one was definitely different and not what I expected based on that title . I love the way this author slowly unravels the story and how expertly she reveals the twists. The ending was also very unexpected and quite satisfying

I’m not even sure how to begin describing what I just read. My heart was racing, and my hands were sweating the entire time. A Happy Marriage is not your typical thriller—this book was absolutely incredible. I was on the edge of my seat, barely breathing as I turned each page. I couldn’t put it down and finished it in just two days!

Dinah, a devoted detective in LA, appears to have the perfect marriage with her husband, Joe, a psychiatrist. Their relationship is everything to them, and they work hard to keep it flawless. But when Dinah delves into a complicated murder case, things start to unravel. Something doesn’t feel right, but what exactly is it? As the case progresses, Dinah is forced to make difficult choices and question how much she’s willing to sacrifice to keep the life she’s always wanted. Get ready—this is the moment you’ll need to buckle up for the wild rollercoaster ride ahead!

This book is absolutely unputdownable! An intense psychological thriller that keeps you on the edge of your seat from start to finish. With multiple points of view, shocking twists, bite-sized chapters, and complete chaos, it’s one of the most binge-worthy reads I’ve had in a long time. AR Torre masterfully balances suspense with psychological depth, creating a narrative that feels both intimate and perilously thrilling.

If you love unpredictable characters, mind-bending twists, and jaw-dropping revelations, make sure to grab A Happy Marriage when it drops in June! You won't want to miss it.

Another day of loving the concept but not the execution. This started off strong but then quickly went downhill. It was pretty obvious what was going on and one of the main characters was just so...dumb. I'm sure her naivety was supposed to be humourous but it just made her frustrating to read. I had more questions than answers at the end. I loved A.R. Torre's previous books so I can't wait to see what she does next. 2.5 stars rounded up.

This was a bit too twisty and neither character had redeeming qualities and I could not engage with the storyline. .

A Happy Marriage gives a new spin on the phrase “happy marriage”. I went into this novel expecting a devious spouse but got so much more! Dinah is a detective and her husband, Joe is a psychiatrist who dote on each other but both are keeping secrets from the other. When they find they have a common interest in a new case, things start to kick into high gear only to unravel.

a.r. torre has done it again. i devoured this in less than 24 hours because it was just. that. good.

addicting, intense and all around unhinged. the perfect bingeable domestic thriller!

i really enjoyed how the characters seemed so happy with themselves and their internal dialogues when in reality they were so disturbed. they felt the things they did were justified.

although joe and dinah seemingly are okay with how they wound up, i wanted something a bit more dramatic especially with how many victims they had. they were true manipulators and gaslighters - making this a very addicting thriller. and happy that jessica was Ok in the end.

𝐚 𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐲 𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐛𝐲 𝐚𝐫 𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐫𝐞 is out june 23 2025

thank you to the pulse, netgalley and thomas & mercer for an advanced copy of this e-book in exchange for my honest review!

A Happy Marriage
A R Torre
🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 (5)

☠️ Pub date: 6/24/25 ☠️

Ooh!  What a deliciously twisted little book!  

Go in blind y’all.  I absolutely devoured this thriller!  It had everything- unreliable narrators, multiple POV’s, twists galore, and super short chapters, and mass chaos. One of the most bingeable books I’ve read in a while. AR Torre does a brilliant job of balancing suspense and psychological depth crafting a story that feels intimate and dangerous.

Y'all... this plot!

A.R. Torre does not disappoint when it comes to some wild plots and drama. I am struggling to talk about this one without giving anything away. All I can say is just read it. I gave this book 4 out of five stars because it had a great plot, likeable characters, and short chapters (y'all know how I love my short chapters).

I think this would be a really good book for somebody in a reading slump and just needs something different. It will definitely take you on a wild ride and get you out of the slump!

A.R. Torre has done it again! I was glued to the pages of this twisty thriller and shocked with how everything played out! The blend of police procedural with domestic and psychological thriller is done perfectly. It’s not often that the work life and home life of a detective get equal parts of the spotlight but that’s exactly what you get in this one. Both storylines are equally thrilling and Dinah Marino is definitely a character I won’t forget soon! I’m so glad I got to read this one with my booksta besties and we all loved it!

Homicide detective Dinah Marino presented with a case of murder and missing person. Renee Bishop was found dead in her home while her daughter, Jessica, seems nowhere to be found.
Dinah's husband, Joe, is a psychiatrist who runs his own psychiatric clinic. Joe had a backstory of helping Dinah to get through her darkest moment of her job.
The story starts very strong in the very beginning, but unfortunately, the plot is just underdeveloped. I feel that i need to have more background stories about Dinah, Joe, and also the additional characters, Oley and Freddie. (I feel like I need a prequel of this book)😁
However, the writing style really got me hooked to keep reading, and I can still describe this book as a page turner as I finished this up just in two sitting.

AR Torre is quickly becoming a favorite author of mine. Her latest book certainly did not disappoint! A Happy Marriage was an excellent book, one that once I opened up I devoured in two sittings. The book was suspenseful and mysterious. The characters were well written and the story kept me on the edge of my seat. The ending was not predictable and left me feeling satisfied.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the opportunity to read an advance review copy. I highly recommend this book to anyone who enjoys reading.

Thank you @thrillerbookloversthepulse @netgalley for the gifted advance reader copy!

“What holds a strong and loving marriage together? Lies and secrets in a novel of twisting psychological suspense by a New York Times bestselling author.”

This case of a possible murder and missing girl gripped me from the start, but the twisted lives of the detective on the case and her psychiatrist husband take the spotlight. It is full of surprises and one unhinged character after the next!

This book drew me in hook, line, and sinker with the very first sentence. Joe and Dinah were quite an intriguing couple. Dinah, a homicide detective, and Joe, a professor and psychiatrist, had quite a dysfunctional arrangement of a marriage that was their own happy place. Dinah is in the midst of solving a murder and is also trying to find the murdered woman's missing twenty year old daughter. Joe is, well, I'll let you read to find out what Joe is up to. This book was completely insane! You're trying to piece together how all the clues and hints fit, but you can't quite figure it all out. The action never stops coming at you in this one. If one word could sum up this novel, it would be shocking. Another great thrill ride was delivered by A.R. Torre.

She's a homicide detective, he's maybe a serial killer - sounds like the recipe for a very happy marriage!
This psychological suspense novel was definitely suspenseful. I really enjoyed the first half, you are led along by unreliable narrators and you just can't quite work out what is going on. There are so many twists and turns, executed brilliantly. There were many times that I could have gasped out loud. The second half, once you have it worked out, is a bit less believable and mysterious, but it was well worth reading.

AR Torre is an automatic read for me and I have to say, this book is one of her best. I have been in a huge reading slump all year and could not put this book down.

I love the multiple view points from Joe, the psychiatrist, Dinah, Joe’s wife and police detective, and Jessica, the missing daughter of a murdered woman. The way their 3 stories weave around each other was full of twists and turns. I will be thinking about this one for a long time.

Police detective Dinah and her therapist husband Joe have been happily married for ten years. When one of Joe's patients is linked to Dinah's case, truths are uncovered and the couple need to decide how this will affect them. 

This book was riveting. From page one, I found myself flying through the pages, gasping in shock and delight at all the lies, secrets and twists. I won't go into too much else as this book is best going into blindly. Just get your popcorn, beverage and curl up to prepare for the wild ride!

This was my first book by A. R. Torre and I can see why her books are so highly recommended for thriller lovers. I found this book to be strangely creepy. I started off thinking that Dinah is just a loving wife with a successful career in law enforcement and married to Joe, a run of the mill psychologist, but boy was I was wrong. The secrets below the surface are what made this book especially creepy to me. I really wasn’t expecting the book to unfold the way it did and I loved the surprise!

Well this took a few turns that I definitely did not see coming! This I’m my opinion is a slow burn and plot heavy. But when it picks up you are hooked and aren’t sure who to trust. The main twist in this one had my jaw on the floor. You aren’t going to want to miss this one.

I rated it 3 stars but for the life of me I can’t remember anything about the story even rereading the synopsis. I know it was just ok but clearly forgettable.

Thank you to NetGalley and Thomas & Mercer for this ARC.

Sadly this one missed the mark for me. I found it to lack suspense and had no interest in any of the characters. It was repetitive at times which seemed like filler for the book. Gave Mr. And Mrs. smith vibes. I would still read other books by this author.
2.5 rounded up to 3 star.