The Perfect Marriage: a completely gripping psychological suspense

One million sold: "A tantalizing premise . . . twists at every turn . . . [A] masterful debut about betrayal and justice" by a New York Times-bestselling author (Samantha M. Bailey, #1 national bestselling author of Watch Out for Her).

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Sarah Morgan is a successful and powerful defense attorney in Washington D.C. As a named partner at her firm, life is going exactly how she planned. The same cannot be said for her husband, Adam. He's a struggling writer who has had little success in his career and he tires of his and Sarah's relationship as she is constantly working.

Out in the secluded woods, at the couple's lake house, Adam engages in a passionate affair with Kelly Summers. But one morning everything changes. Kelly is found brutally stabbed to death and now, Sarah must take on her hardest case yet, defending her own husband, a man accused of murdering his mistress.

The Perfect Marriage is a juicy, twisty, and utterly addictive thriller that will keep you turning pages. You won't see the ending coming . . . guaranteed!

"Everything I want in a thriller. Sexy, shocking, and tense with an ending I never saw coming. Jeneva Rose is the queen of twists." --Colleen Hoover, #1 New York Times-bestselling author on You Shouldn't Have Come Here

"A twisty, compulsive book that will keep you reading all night! Fast-paced with crisp writing and an intriguing plot. Jeneva Rose is one to watch." --Samantha Downing, #1 international bestselling author of My Lovely Wife

"A book to be read in one gulp--this dastardly debut flies to a shocking reveal. I couldn't put it down; I had to see what happened. Twists galore." --J.T. Ellison, New York Times-bestselling author of Her Dark Lies

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Published Jul 13, 2020

342 pages

Average rating: 7.41

4,190 RATINGS

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Readers say *The Perfect Marriage* starts strong with a compelling premise and a kick-ass protagonist, praised for engaging writing, short chapters, a...

walking.odyssey (In Between Pages Book Club)
Jun 13, 2025
9/10 stars
I finished this book in ONE day. I couldn't put it down. Another favorite.
Charlieswife4ever!
Sep 21, 2025
10/10 stars
Jeneva Rose followed the first one to a T. I love everything Jeneva Rose and Frieda Mcfadden. Its a must read!!!!
TheBookishMind
Jan 13, 2026
7/10 stars
I tought it was a bit boring
Ginac
Jan 07, 2026
4.14
hearts.hit.points
Nov 21, 2025
10/10 stars
Wow!!! Totally took me by surprise!

I mean, you have to read it. This book is crazy! Just when I thought I knew who did it, BAM! I was soooooo wrong!

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