The Golden Couple by Greer Hendricks and Sarah Pekkanen is a fun domestic thriller. This is my third read of the four books Greer Hendricks and Sarah Pekkanen have published. They really know how to twist a relationship and man are there some twist. I’m always captivated by the the relationships and how they are portrayed. The Golden Couple is super fast paced, and makes for a very fast read. Te novel tells the story from two view points, one the radical marriage councilor and the other the woman who cheated and who wants to save her marriage. The character of Avery and her radical on the fringe marriage councilor was great, even if their was no mystery her approach to marriage counseling was so interesting. This book was my least favorite from these authors, which is that bad since I loved the last ones. My biggest issue was them trying to tie the story in a nice bow, which was just a stretch, it was a side story that did not need to blend into the main story. It ruined the ending they have a character acting very out of character and make a threat that this reader didn’t believe for a second. Thanks to Netgally and St. Martin’s Press for letting me read this book for review. The Golden Couple is published on March 8 2022.

The Plot Summary: Avery is a rebel marriage councilor, that makes her living being on the fringe and literally stalking her clients. Marissa is a want to be client who has just cheated on her husband, and brought here husband along to tell him. Avery is taken a back and not ready for the reveal, the way her husband answers is a sign Avery can work with them. But as she follows them she finds more secrets than she bargained for and clients that might be playing her. Avery has her own stalker in a firm trying to get information on a whistle blower that was a client of hers and Avery who blew the whistle. Who watcher the watcher?!

What I Liked: Avery and her radical marriage councilor ideas, I was just interested in the ideas, and thought they were super interesting even without the mystery aspect. I wouldn’t mind seeing this character again. The two person narrative was really effective in keeping up the pace. I enjoyed most of the twist leading up to the finale. I did like what happened with two side character’s Polly and Natalie. I liked how easy this story was to picture, and how fast a read it was.

What I Disliked: there’s two twist in the wrap up that i just didn’t care for I didn’t need for Avery and Marissa story to wrap up together, and Avery final line was so fake, and the person she said it to I feel would see through it with their line of work. I would have liked to see more of the wild card character that was an ex that threatens Avery and her daughter but never comes back, I though she should have been a bigger part, but is gone after that scary threatening scene.

Recommendation: If your looking for a good domestic thriller then this book will give you a couple. I’m a fan of these authors. I wanted this story to be stronger and have a better ending, but the book is pretty fun and well paced. I will barely recommend this one I feel the ending really hurt this one and it takes a little while to get the full stakes of the story. I rated The Golden Couple by Greer Hendricks and Sarah Pekkanen 3 out of 5 stars, This reviews was really close to a 4 star review like 3.4 but ultimately a 3 star.