Many thanks to my friends at @randomhouse and @prhaudio for these #gifted copies. 

 

Slow-burn popcorn thriller.  Is that such a thing?  

 

After the tragic deaths of their spouses, Sloane and Whit find comfort with each other.  Just as life seems to come together, Sloane’s health takes a turn, and everything begins to unravel.  

 

Washington DC… known for backroom deals, secrets, betrayals, and high stakes games… makes the perfect backdrop for this book, and Constantine nails the execution. Sloane’s life looks perfect.  The perfect house.  The perfect husband(s).  The perfect friends.  The perfect philanthropic career.  But that outside appearance is tainted with lies and betrayals… ones she’s oblivious to and that just might get her killed.  

 

This one was a bit of a mixed bag for me.  It started off strong, totally grabbing my attention.  It had a dishy soap opera vibe full of suspicion that hooked me.  

 

But somewhere along the way, the drama and energy faded, leaving it to feel repetitive and predictable.  Lupus.  Degrading health.  Suspicion.  Add in a few over-the-top details.  Rinse and repeat. 

 

While I totally predicted the end twist, I did appreciate the unfolding of the last scene.  

 

My favorite by this writing duo remains The Last Mrs. Parrish.  But I think many will find this domestic thriller enjoyable.  I’ll be looking forward to seeing what this duo comes up with next.  

 

🎧 I alternated between the print and the audio versions of this one but found I preferred my print copy.  The narration by Kirsten Potter was much like the plot, a bit over the top at times.