Wow. Once again, I am impressed by A.R. Torre's thriller writing ability. Torre knows how to start a book off with a shock and then keep them coming. I was so caught up in A Happy Marriage, I read it in one day. I couldn't put it down. I needed to know what was going to happen. The twists and turns didn't let up. This book was exactly what I would expect from Torre and more. I loved the thrilling ride. Torre proved why she continues to be my favorite domestic thriller writer.

Diana is a detective and her husband Joe a college professor and psychologist. Diana is called out to try and solve the mystery of a terminally ill womens death and ascertain if it's a murder or suicide. She soon finds out she's also being investigated by internal affairs.
The book is layed out in alternate chapters being voiced by Diana or Joe which works well for the mystery. This novel is suspenseful and quickly becomes quite dark as you find out more about the main characters.
All though the book is well written it was a bit too creepy for me with very unlikable characters.

4.5 ⭐️ Thank you NetGalley and Thomas & Mercer for the ARC of A Happy Marriage by A.R. Torre. This is a gripping psychological thriller, leaving you not knowing what is real or who you can trust. I found myself hooked by the different points of view and how they would all come together to reveal the true story.

Dinah and Joe have the perfect marriage…. Or do they? A co-dependant relationship built on love, loyalty, and trust is not quite what it appears to the outside world. When an investigation into a missing woman reveals catastrophic secrets, you think you know everything, until you don’t.

I loved this book, it had me obsessed with finding the true story and questioning everything I thought I knew or had assumed from the first few chapters. A thought provoking and downright disturbing novel, it is definitely one to add to the TBR.

3.5⭐️ I actually quite enjoyed this and read the whole thing in one sitting! I do wish there was more of a plot twist at the end and the pacing was definitely a little slow at the beginning…

This book reminded me why I love thrillers so much. It was addicting, intense and disturbing. Unreliable narrators are my favorite to read and this was no exception. I will devour this authors backlist next.

I LOVE this book! It sucked me in from the first page and before I knew it I was already at 60% an hourish later and I was done! This story has all sorts of twists and turns and multi-dimensional characters! I am left feeling like I NEED more! If the author decides to make this into a series I am in! With a husband who is a Dr and a teacher of psychiatry and the wife is a highly decorated detective, you most definitely have "A Happy Marriage"!

I love a good unreliable narrator.
The story starts out right away with a shocking admission that makes you want to find out more. There are three POVs in the book and the more it goes on, the more you doubt what you think you may know about the main characters.
A fun, quick read that keeps you guessing about what is going to do what.

What holds a strong and loving marriage together? Lies and secrets in a novel of twisting psychological suspense by a New York Timesbestselling author.’

I don’t even know where to start. This was so bizarre and out there, I think I need some time to gather my thoughts in order to come back to articulate a proper review.

Pub date: 6.24.2025

Thank you NetGalley and Thomas & Mercer for this arc in exchange for review!

A Happy Marriage by A.R. Torre is an addictive psychological thriller that had me questioning everything I thought I knew about trust and loyalty. From the outside, Dinah and Joe Marino have the perfect marriage. He’s the stable, loving husband, and she’s the sharp, fearless detective. The story is full of twists as Dinah investigates a missing woman’s case that brings her dangerously close to Joe’s world, exposing cracks in their relationship. The alternating perspectives between Dinah and Joe kept me hooked because just when I thought I could trust one of them, another secret is revealed! If you love books that combine relationship drama with high stakes suspense, this is definitely worth picking up. It’s twisty, emotional, and totally unputdownable!

Los Angeles homicide detective Dinah Marino may have a complicated relationship with her family, but her psychiatrist husband, Joe, makes her feel safe, secure, and happy. She couldn’t want for a more loving or trusting man. But throughout their ten-year marriage, she’s been keeping a secret from him a secret she’d take to the grave! Wow now that’s a creepy marriage! lol this book had some suspense, very intriguing, murder, mystery, juicy family secrets, a sort of who done it and a few wild twists! The story was very interesting! I definitely recommend reading this book! Thank you NetGalley and the publisher for sharing this book with me!

Thank you to NetGalley and Thomas & Mercer for providing me with this ARC copy in exchange for my honest review and feedback. I am looking forward to reading this book set to be published on June 24 2025.

Los Angeles homicide detective Dinah Marino may have a complicated relationship with her family, but her psychiatrist husband, Joe, makes her feel safe, secure, and happy. She couldn’t want for a more loving or trusting man. But throughout their ten-year marriage, she’s been keeping a secret from him—a secret she’d take to the grave.

Dr. Joe Marino loves his wife more than anything in this world, but there are things he’s learned to keep close to the chest. When a missing woman tied to his wife’s latest case is admitted to his hospital, doctor-patient confidentiality lands their marriage on some new and uneven ground.

As Dinah digs deeper into her case, tension works its way inside their picture-perfect home. Now the carefully constructed lies between them don’t just simply threaten the delicate balance of their marriage—they could kill.

My second book by the author. It’s a twisty thriller with great characters. A detective thriller with a jaw dropping ending.