From the outside, Sarah and Adam appear to have a perfect marriage. She’s a high-powered attorney in D.C. with an unbroken winning streak. He’s a published novelist working on his next book from their quiet lake house. Together, they look like a golden couple. But appearances can be deceiving.
Behind closed doors, Adam is unraveling. He's grown resentful of Sarah’s meteoric rise and bitter over his own creative failures. While she racks up victories in court, he sinks deeper into self-pity and distraction… including an affair with Kelly Summers, the wife of an abusive cop. Just as Adam prepares to leave Sarah and start over with Kelly, everything falls apart. Kelly’s body is found at the lake house, where Adam last saw her, and he’s arrested for her murder.
Despite the betrayal, Sarah agrees to represent him in court. She took a vow after all. She knows Adam is a liar. She knows he’s a cheater. But is he capable of murder?
The Perfect Marriage by Jeneva Rose has been on my TBR list for years, and I finally picked it up thanks to it being my book club’s July selection. I can’t believe I waited this long! Rose delivers a fast-paced psychological thriller full of shifting perspectives, layered motivations, and a twist I truly didn’t see coming. Sure, some suspension of disbelief is required—par for the course in this genre—but I devoured it in one sitting and had a blast. Now I’m itching to dive into the sequel that dropped earlier this year. If you're looking for a thriller that's easy to binge and packed with surprises, this one absolutely delivers.
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So I read Home is Where the Bodies are and it was three stars and was planning to read this one next. But on Goodreads it's on my 'never ever ever' shelf. I know there was some major controversy with the author but now I can't remember what it was.
ReplyDeleteI wasn't aware of any controversy with her. I enjoyed this one and Home is Where the Bodies Are.
DeleteI can't remember what it was and it's driving me crazy. But when I Googled it to find out, all that came up was supposed controversy related to this book and the wide variety of ratings or something. But that's not what it was, and it is driving me crazy that I can't remember, though it was related to this book. I also liked Home is Where the Bodies Are.
DeleteI love that you binge read it. Best feeling ever
ReplyDeleteThere's nothing better than a page-turner that keeps you hooked!
DeleteThis is not one I would have picked up because of the whole cheating thing, but knowing how much you liked it has me rethinking.
ReplyDeleteIt's quick, dark, and very twisty. It is definitely R rated, so be warned.
DeleteBe a lawyer for your cheating husband? Nope, absolutely not.
ReplyDeleteThat would be bridge too far for me as well haha
DeleteSarah is definitely the bigger person here. Glad the book club pick was a good one for you.
ReplyDeleteI don't think I'd have it in me to do the same!
DeleteNow this looks twisty. Good to know about the sequel.
ReplyDeleteSo twisty!
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