63 pages • 2 hours read
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In The Perfect Couple by Elin Hilderbrand, the narrative follows the unraveling of secrets after a maid of honor is found dead on the morning of a high-profile Nantucket wedding. Chief Ed Kapenash's investigation reveals tangled relationships, hidden affairs, and family secrets among the wedding party members, culminating in a web of deceit and unspoken truths. The book includes themes of terminal illness and infidelity.
The Perfect Couple by Elin Hilderbrand masterfully blends romance and mystery, set against Nantucket's picturesque backdrop. Readers praised its engaging plot and well-developed characters. However, some felt the story was predictable and the resolution unsatisfying. Despite minor flaws, Hilderbrand's evocative writing makes it a compelling summer read.
Readers who enjoy The Perfect Couple by Elin Hilderbrand typically appreciate intricately woven family dramas and suspenseful, beachside mysteries. Fans of Liane Moriarty’s Big Little Lies and Mary Alice Monroe’s The Beach House series will find this novel equally captivating for its engaging storytelling and rich, character-driven plots.
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Mystery / Crime Fiction
Romance
Horror / Thriller / Suspense Fiction
Relationships: Marriage
Relationships: Family
Values/Ideas: Power & Greed