The Perfect Marriage - Collectors Edition

Jeneva Rose's debut novel, "The Perfect Marriage," is an absolute five-star thriller that will keep you on the edge of your seat from start to finish. With its engaging storytelling and well-crafted characters, this book delivers an unputdownable experience that will leave you guessing until the shocking and unpredictable ending. The story is told from dual perspectives, alternating between the husband and wife, which adds an exciting layer of complexity to the narrative. Sarah, a defense attorney, is taken aback when she learns that her husband, Adam, has been arrested for the murder of his mistress. Faced with a difficult decision, she takes on the role of his defense attorney, only to discover a web of secrets and betrayals he had hidden from her. The pacing of "The Perfect Marriage" is nothing short of remarkable; it pulls you in right from the start and keeps the momentum going until the very last page. The author skillfully weaves together domestic, psychological, and legal elements to create a seamless thriller that will keep you engrossed for hours. One of the standout features of Jeneva's writing is her ability to bring the characters to life. Each character in the book feels fleshed out and real, making them all potential suspects in the thrilling whodunit. As a reader, you will find yourself constantly questioning their motives and actions, adding an extra layer of intrigue to the story. While some readers might have mentioned plot holes and questionable character actions, the overall storytelling prowess and engaging plot overshadow these minor concerns. The book will keep you second-guessing yourself throughout, making it a true page-turner. Jeneva Rose masterfully keeps you in the dark, skillfully leading you down multiple paths and theories. Just when you think you have it all figured out, she throws a curveball, leaving you stunned by the unexpected twist at the end. "The Perfect Marriage" is a thrilling rollercoaster of a read, perfect for anyone craving a fast-paced and gripping thriller. So, clear your schedule, settle in with a book, and prepare for an exhilarating ride. Highly recommended!

—— Edit: In addition to all I say below, & despite it… After writing my review I had the sudden realization that The Perfect Marriage would make ….. ** A FABULOUS BOOK CLUB TITLE! ** There’s A LOT which can be discussed, picked apart, have differing opinions regarding, etc., etc. My sort of slight “negatives,” gone over in detail below, would be perfect talking/debate points. —— Ok! Now on to my review! :) ….. I think The Perfect Marriage was a fairly enjoyable read, start to finish - the beginning & very end being the best parts. The middle, well- there were many times I asked myself if I really wanted to keep reading? If this story was truly entertaining me enough? I realized after completing the book that you can have too many ongoing (& continually cropping up, new) questions & mysteries in a story - without ANY resolution going on whatsoever. It gets a bit mentally/emotionally tiring … chapter after a chapter. And tiring leads to a feeling that’s akin to boredom. No matter how invested you are in the storyline or characters. Or how exciting the mystery started out being, or where it looks like it all may go in the end. Like, perhaps, throw in a couple resolutions here & there. A few solutions to mini-mysteries would be a relief & refresher (even if they wind up being red herrings in the end lol!). Having to hang in there throughout an entire twisty-turny type murder mystery - from beginning all the way until the end, with zero relief in between, begins to feel like a too long clothesline. How it begins to droop from the weight of all the clothes (or “story details/loose ends”) toward the center. In a heavy, distinct shape & color blurring, pace slowing, manner. And just like looking at that over-burdened clothesline, when a story is feeling like that, your motivation to read dips & comes into question. No matter how great the overall plot is. I’m not often, & I mean hardly EVER, taken out of the story to then have to consciously, forcibly suspend disbelief. This happened more than a few times when reading this book. (And my primary genre(s) include a lot of SciFi, apocalyptic topics, etc. And I hang in there just fine. Happily 100% immersed, disbelief easily & naturally suspended for the duration….) But here, within The Perfect Marriage, I encountered THE MOST unrealistic situations & occurrences. Which yanked me firmly from the immersion I had been enjoying, to question the author’s decision to include such a turn of events. There are also a couple of “implied situations” in the story, which are fairly significant events. I guess we are supposed to be able to read between the lines, or ~in some other manner~ know what the heck she meant in those occurrences. (Jeneva Rose truly offers no hints for us, her readers.) In truth, nothing would have been lost- & the story would have been improved actually, from a bit more detail in these situations. I’ve since completed the book & I now *think* I understand what happened. ….Maybe? But I’ll never truly know if what I’m supposing matches up with what the author meant for those scenes. So, overall, it’s an ok book. This is my 1st experience with Jeneva Rose’s work. I MIGHT read something by her again, but with so many greats out there, unfortunately Rose’s stories won’t be the ones I immediately gravitate toward in the future when I swing over to this genre for a read. (Give Freida McFadden or Susi Holliday a try! Amazing!!) Anyway…. The Perfect Marriage might be a perfect book for diehard fans of this author, Jeneva Rose. For the rest of us … It may be worth a read. But if you find that part way through you’re really not feeling it — & are asking yourself if the end is worth hanging in there? Well. This is my experience…. I’m glad I did finish the book, despite my middle of the story self-reflection, as I know I would wonder what happened, how it all turned out eventually. And it would drive me a little crazy! Lol But with that said, the conclusion feels sort of rushed. Isn’t really satisfying (to me). And is a bit of a stretch; or contrived. Perhaps lengthening the ending just a bit would have helped? I don’t know. It just doesn’t ~connect~ well to the whole of the rest of the story in general. Like, there were many private moments between the characters throughout the entirety of the story. Yet between then … & the end … the relationships are 1000% different, & the author is asking us to believe it. Sure. Maybe. If we the readers hadn’t been fly’s on the walls / privy to so many PRIVATE moments throughout. Anyway - more I could say on that, but I don’t believe in spoilers! No one likes a spoiler! Lol So, it’s up to you, my fellow reading lover! To give this one a whirl … or a pass!? …..

This book was so entertaining, interesting, thrilling, and downright terrific! The ending was too shocking. The story is about Sarah, a criminal defense lawyer, who defends her husband (Adam) for murdering his mistress. so many twists that I was up in the wee hours trying to finish. You will not be disappointed!

Not as great as they picture it and everyone in the book is awful wherever you look

This is one of the best books i have read. Steal at only £3. My version was the remastered/expanded that included a bonus/illustrated chapter with excerpt on new The Perfect Divorce. Back to book and it is pacy,fantastic plot with believable characters in great WASH DC/Virginia setting. Story couple celebrate 10 yr wedding anniv. She is a defense attorney working all the time. He is an author trying for a new big hit. Whilst at second lake home in Virginia husband has affair. His mistress is murdered. He is accussed. The wife defends him. Gripping. Finished this over a w/e.

E' un thriller che ti fa stare con il fiato sospeso fino alla fine. Credi che finisca in un modo abbastanza logico ed invece finisce esattamente al contrario e per vendetta servita fredda. Mi ha lasciato un senso di angoscia alla fine anche se ho apprezzato la tela di ragno che la protagonista ha tessuto.

Expected more after reading other reviews. Very forced and rushed ending.

Delicia de ler, historia instigante, rapida e o final foi chocante. Tipo de suspense que qualquer amante de plot twist ama

Wow, completely got me hooked from page 2 and read it in one go and left me with such a twisted kind of conflicted feeling in the end. Few books do that, give you a real feeling, give you a confrontation with your own ethics. Thrilling.