The Golden Couple: A Novel

The next electrifying novel from the #1 New York Times bestselling author duo behind The Wife Between Us.

"Propulsive and thrilling....A page-turner that will keep you guessing until the very end." --Taylor Jenkins Reid, author of Malibu Rising

Wealthy Washington suburbanites Marissa and Matthew Bishop seem to have it all—until Marissa is unfaithful. Beneath their veneer of perfection is a relationship riven by work and a lack of intimacy. She wants to repair things for the sake of their eight-year-old son and because she loves her husband. Enter Avery Chambers.

Avery is a therapist who lost her professional license. Still, it doesn’t stop her from counseling those in crisis, though they have to adhere to her unorthodox methods. And the Bishops are desperate.
When they glide through Avery’s door and Marissa reveals her infidelity, all three are set on a collision course. Because the biggest secrets in the room are still hidden, and it’s no longer simply a marriage that’s in danger.

"An utterly compelling, spellbinding read." --Lisa Jewell, author of Then She Was Gone and Invisible Girl

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Published Mar 8, 2022

330 pages

Average rating: 7.69

325 RATINGS

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Across the Globe Book Buddies
Oct 19, 2025
6/10 stars
No. In fact, maybe 3 stars is too generous. Dunno. I was enjoying this book up until the point of noticing I was rolling my eyes realizing I was AGAIN being required to suspend my disbelief. It continued to go downhill with one word repeatedly cropping up: convenient. How does nearly every character have a rather significant connection to every other character? Way too much overlap in these people's' lives. Not for me...
thenextgoodbook
Sep 04, 2025
8/10 stars
In this psychological thriller Marissa and Matthew seem like the perfect couple- but are they?

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Kati
Jan 01, 2026
6/10 stars
3.5⭐️
Bosky
Dec 30, 2025
6/10 stars
I was excited to read this. The first few chapters were good. But then the character development was meh and plot meh. Yes, there were twists and turns, but I wasn't invested in the characters to care as much. Some plot points didn't make sense. 2.75 stars.
@thekimlewis
Jun 25, 2025
10/10 stars
I struggled to get started with this book but once I did, I couldn’t put it down. The twist in the end was fantastic and I honestly couldn’t see it coming. It was a great read.

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