The Perfect Divorce
- Judith D Collins
- 7 days ago
- 5 min read
Updated: 6 days ago
By: Jeneva Rose
Perfect #2
Narrators: Mozhan Navabi, Andrew Eiden, Adam Lazarre-White, J. S. Arquin, Brittany Pressley, Andi Arndt
ISBN: 979-8874620936
Publisher: Blackstone Publishing
Publication Date: 04/15/2025
Format: Hardcover
My Rating: 5 Stars (ARC)
From the author of the multimillion-copy bestselling thriller The Perfect Marriage
Till death do us part. Yours. Not Mine.
It's been eleven years since high-powered attorney Sarah Morgan defended her husband, Adam, against the charge of murdering his mistress. Sarah has long since moved on, starting a family with her new husband, Bob Miller, and changing careers. Her life is back to being exactly how she always wanted ... or is it?
After discovering Bob engaged in a one-night stand, Sarah wastes no time filing for divorce. However, amid their ugly separation, new DNA evidence is uncovered in the case against Adam, forcing the police to reopen the investigation and putting Sarah right back in the spotlight. Everyone wants to know what really happened, most of all former Deputy Hudson, who is hell-bent on finding the truth.
But when the woman Bob slept with is reported missing, he and Sarah start to fight dirty, and a high-stakes game of cat and mouse ensues. Filled with page-turning suspense and Jeneva Rose's signature twists and turns, this sequel will have readers wondering: Can Bob and Sarah achieve the perfect divorce? Or will it be "'til death do us part"?
My Review
Jeneva Rose returns following The Perfect Marriage with her highly anticipated follow-up novel, THE PERFECT DIVORCE (Perfect#2). A wildly entertaining, razor-sharp cat-and-mouse thriller that will have you frantically turning the pages into the wee hours of the morning.
Rose's best yet. She ups her game. Yes, even better than The Perfect Marriage.
About...
Sarah Morgan is a high-powered killer attorney, and she defended her husband, Adam, against the charge of murdering his mistress in The Perfect Marriage.
In THE PERFECT DIVORCE, Sarah is married to Bob. They have been together for twelve years but married for a little over a year.
Sarah knew when she married Bob, she would divorce him one day, because men are like lawyers. They can't be trusted. She would know because she is one, and so is he.
One time cheating. He didn't mean anything. Sure, that is what they all say. He is like the rest of them.
She wants a divorce and tries to remain civil due to their nine-year-old daughter. Bob cheated on their family. Motherhood changed her. Bob can forget custody of Summer.
Till death do us part. Yours. Not Mine.
However, during the separation, new DNA evidence is uncovered in the case against Adam, suggesting that he might have been innocent. This forces the police to reopen the investigation, putting Sarah right back in the spotlight.
Adam Morgan, a literary author, had been having an affair with the victim. The murder of Kelly Summers and her unborn child. He was defended by his wife, Sarah, the high-profile DC attorney, but was found guilty and ultimately received a death sentence a year earlier.
Former deputy (now Sheriff) Marcus Hudson is determined to find the truth. Was Adam innocent? Things start happening. The woman Bob slept with goes missing.
We also have the former Sheriff Ryan Stevens. How was he involved in the Kelly Summers case? The plot thickens...
Let the sinister power-play games begin... and there is the past that may haunt them both.
My thoughts...
Wow! THE PERFECT DIVORCE is a wild roller coaster ride, and there is much going on, so pay attention. The above is only a hint of all the drama about to unfold, and I was in for every minute.
There are several threads in addition to the ones involving Sarah, Bob, and Allen.
~Former Sheriff Ryan Stevens' investigation
~Kelly Summers reinvestigation
~Stacy Howard's disappearance
Plus more...
The story, told from the perspectives of Sarah, Bob, Sheriff Hudson, Stacy, and Unknown, is an action-packed, wickedly dangerous, and twisty game of cat and mouse with teaser texts sprinkled throughout. But what sets it apart is the dark humor, keeping you entertained and engaged. From scheming, lies, and a mastermind. Good vs. evil.
Jeneva knows how to hook, grip, twist, and keep you addicted to this binge-worthy dark psychological page-turner thriller. She keeps the tension, suspense, and psychological games high to keep the audience on the edge of their seat. Yes, goal achieved!
THE PERFECT DIVORCE is like an intense game of chess. Who will make the first move?
Like a cat-and-mouse story, a checkmate thriller involves a pursuit or game of wits in which one character tries to outsmart or capture another. The "cat" is often the antagonist, attempting to control the situation, while the "mouse" is the protagonist, trying to evade capture or manipulation. The thrill comes from the tension of near-capture, repeated escapes, and the intellectual sparring between the two characters. Checkmate stories often feature unexpected twists and turns, just as a game of chess can have sudden shifts in the strategic advantage.
Who is the cat, and who is the mouse?
Cleverly done. Get this gem, better than Gone Girl —on your list NOW, whether or not you have read The Perfect Marriage. But if you haven't, you will when you finish to learn more about tantalizing evilish Sarah Morgan.
The author gives new meaning to the world of divorce, and if you're like me, you're anxiously awaiting #3. How fast can you write —a new mother-to-be? We cannot get enough of Sarah Morgan's tantalizing story!
Recs...
For fans of the series and those who enjoy super twisty psychological and domestic thrillers, crime thrillers, and cop procedurals, such as Jeneva Rose. Also, for fans of authors Kaira Rouda, Victoria Helen Stone, Jennifer Hillier, and Hank Phillippi Ryan.
Special thanks to Blackstone Publishing and NetGalley for a gifted digital advanced reading review copy for my honest thoughts.
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My Rating: 5 Stars
Pub Date: April 15, 2025
Praise
"Jeneva delivers a clever, pulse-racing thriller that pulls you in and keeps you guessing until the final pages. With masterful twists and unforgettable characters, she again proves why she's a must-read."
—"T. J. Newman, #1 internationally bestselling author of Falling and Drowning"
"A riveting he said/she said thriller that will have you on the edge of your seat right from the very first page."
— "Karin Slaughter, New York Times and #1 internationally bestselling author"
“Jeneva Rose is a force to be reckoned with.”
—Alex Finlay, author of If Something Happens to Me
“Rose has cemented her place as a must-read author.”
—Jennifer Hillier, USA Today bestselling author of Little Secrets
“Rose has a lot of fun with her characters’ attempts to implicate each other in the book’s overlapping criminal investigations and maintains wicked tension from the opening pages…A ride worth taking.”
—Publishers Weekly
“Rose’s star is in ascent, and readers who enjoyed Sarah’s first outing will love the twists, machinations, and surprises of this scintillating sequel.” -
—Booklist
About the Author
Photo Credit: Katharine Hannah
Jeneva Rose is the New York Times bestselling author of several novels, including the multi-million copy bestseller, The Perfect Marriage. Her work has been translated into more than two dozen languages and optioned for film/tv. Originally from Wisconsin, she now lives in Chicago with her husband, Drew, and her English bulldogs, Winston and Phyllis. WEBSITE
