The Golden Couple (Greer Hendricks and Sarah Pekkanen)

Years ago, a friend introduced me to the writing team of Greer Hendricks and Sarah Pekkanen. Since then, I've become a big fan and reviewed all of their joint efforts on this blog. The Golden Couple isn't my favorite book of theirs, but it's still a worthwhile read (for the most part).

Avery Chambers is a therapist with unconventional methods, who lost her license because of these methods. But she still takes on "The Golden Couple" of the book, Marissa and Matthew Bishop, as clients. Marissa has been unfaithful to Matthew but desperately wants to save their marriage. Throughout the book, seemingly shady characters are introduced to tell the story of Avery, Marissa, and Matthew. Of course, the reader isn't quite sure if they should trust them. 

I think if The Golden Couple stayed on course with this "triangle", it would have been more successful. But there is an extra, unbelievable plotline revolving a pharmaceutical company that really takes the air out of the book sometimes. Also, I'm all for a great twist, but it has to make sense and come from somewhere. To me, it didn't. However, The Golden Couple still has the great writing that Hendricks and Pekkanen are known for, so it isn't time wasted.

MY RATING - 3

Expected Publication Date: March 8, 2022

You are Not Alone (Greer Hendricks and Sarah Pekkanen)

I've been a really big fan of the writing partnership of Greer Hendricks and Sarah Pekkanen. While I preferred their previous books (An Anonymous Girl and The Wife Between Us) more than this one, I was still very engrossed in You are Not Alone.

Shay Miller is the primary narrator, but we also get perspectives from other characters. One day, Shay witnesses a suicide at the subway station and becomes obsessed with finding out more about the woman who died. This brings her into the world of Cassandra and Jane Moore, glamorous sisters who work in public relations. Cassandra and Jane take Shay under their wing, helping her with everything from finding an apartment to getting a makeover to bringing her into their circle of friends. But are these sisters really as nice as they seem or is there an ulterior motive for their kindness?

I found a few plot points and coincidences to be a little far-fetched, but I still raced to the end to find out what would happen. Hendricks and Pekkanen are a talented writing team -- if you're looking for exciting new mysteries, anything by them would be a great choice.

MY RATING - 3.5

The Wife Between Us (Greer Hendricks and Sarah Pekkanen)

Back in September, I gave a high rating to An Anonymous Girl by Greer Hendricks and Sarah Pekkanen. For some reason, even though I was getting so many people telling me that "I have to read their other one!", I had never gotten around to it. My mistake. Their previous novel, The Wife Between Us, is filled with some of the best twists I've ever read, and I thoroughly enjoyed devouring every word.

The book jacket warns us from the start that we should assume NOTHING. On the surface, Richard seems like the most stellar guy imaginable. He is set to marry for the second time, and part one alternates point of views between his new fiance and his ex-wife. But again, assume NOTHING. The twists come at a breakneck speed, and your mouth will be left agape.

As far as I'm concerned, Hendricks and Pekkanen are a dream team. Their character development is impeccable, and together, they write some of the most addicting mysteries in publishing today. Don't miss The Wife Between Us!

MY RATING - 4.5