The Perfect Marriage
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Sarah Morgan is one of the best criminal defense attorneys in Washington, DC. With a perfect case record and having made named partner before the age of thirty-five, her life is going exactly as she planned.
However, the same cannot be said for her husband, Adam, a failed author who's grown to resent his wife’s meteoric success as he feels it’s come at the expense of their relationship.
For almost two years, Adam has kept his affair with Kelly Summers a secret, but everything changes when her body is discovered at the couple’s lake house and Adam is arrested on suspicion of murder.
Sarah now finds herself facing her most challenging case yet when she vows to defend her husband—a man accused of murdering his mistress.
While Adam is certainly guilty of sleeping with Kelly, the question remains: Is he guilty of killing her too?
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The Perfect Marriage is a 1-book series first released in 2020 with contributions by Jeneva Rose. The next book is scheduled for release on .
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A Slower Burn
The Perfect Marriage by Jeneva Rose had all the right elements to be a gripping psychological thriller, but ultimately, it didn't quite deliver in the way I hoped. I was expecting something similar in terms of intensity to Home is Where the Bodies Are, which I enjoyed for its fast pace and unexpected twists. Unfortunately, The Perfect Marriage unfolds at a slower pace, and while there are some twists along the way, they don't hit with the same force or urgency.
The story centers around a seemingly perfect couple whose lives are upended by a shocking crime. The premise is strong, and the potential for suspense is evident. However, the pacing feels deliberate, which may not appeal to readers who prefer a faster-paced thriller. While I appreciate the author's attempt to develop the characters and their motivations, I found myself wishing for more momentum as the story progressed.
That said, The Perfect Marriage is still an engaging read with enough intrigue to keep me interested. The character development, especially of the central figures, is well-done, and I enjoyed the exploration of moral complexities. The ending, with its surprising twist, was a welcome change of pace. However, by that point, I had already started to anticipate a twist, which slightly diminished its impact.
In conclusion, while The Perfect Marriage has its strengths and will likely appeal to those who enjoy slower, character-driven thrillers, it didn't quite meet my expectations in terms of pacing and excitement. I'm giving it 3 stars—it was good, but not great. I wanted more of the heart-pounding suspense that I found in Home is Where the Bodies Are, but this book, while satisfying in some ways, didn't quite deliver on that front.
2.5 stars. Not super great but it kept me engaged. Some plot holes for sure and the motive was lacking IMO. Wouldn't recommend. Also why did they not pull together her and Bob hating together in the end?? what was the point of that lol
rented the audiobook as it sounded like it would be an interesting thriller, but ended up being disappointed.
The story could have been interesting, but I found myself thinking many times that the legal/investigative aspects did not make sense, and all the characters were acting like middle schoolers rather than law enforcement professionals.
The plot twist was interesting and is what kept me going, as I saw it mentioned several times in the reviews, but in retrospect, it was not worth it.
I personally liked the back-and-forth perspective switch, as I had never read a book written in such a way, but overall the writing fell flat as it felt rushed and poorly edited.
