Happy Tuesday! Today I have a review of For Better and Worse, an enticing new thriller available today from Harlequin MIRA!
My Thoughts:
Natalie and Will are now married lawyers, but their first date was spent discussing whether they could get away with murder. Years later, their son is put in harms way, and they find themselves questioning once again if they could get away with murder.
Nat is a criminal defense attorney and knows first hand how broken the justice system can be, and she refuses to wait for it to do its job. She takes getting justice into her own hands.
…and now that Nat is making big moves, Will has to be a loyal husband and throw his hat into the ring, too. Even though he joins in, Will is conflicted and not sure he knows who Nat is anymore.
The police come knocking, and it’s unclear if Will and Nat’s tightly wound up secret, or their marriage, will fall apart first.
For Better and Worse is a tense and gripping thriller. I found Nat cold and calculating, while Will was less so but roped in due to the bonds of marriage and his loyalty to Nat. She becomes a vigilante, but she can’t do it completely on her own. She needs Will.
Margot Hunt does a wonderful job getting into the heads of these parents who will stop at nothing to protect and avenge their child. The topics addressed in this book are heavy and dark at times, but Hunt has a way of keeping it from feeling overwhelmingly serious, while also feeling authentic.
Overall, For Better and Worse is an engaging, well-plotted, and thoughtful thriller, and I’m already looking forward to my next book from Margot Hunt!
Thanks to Harlequin MIRA for the review copy. All opinions are my own.
Synopsis:
Till death do us part
When they fell in love back in law school, Natalie and Will Clarke joked that they were so brilliant, together they could plan the perfect murder. After fifteen rocky years of marriage, they had better hope they’re right.
Their young son Jacob’s principal is accused of molesting a troubled student. It’s a horrifying situation—and the poison spreads rapidly. One night before bed, Jacob tells Natalie he is a victim, too. In that moment, her concept of justice changes forever. Natalie decides the predator must die.
To shelter Jacob from the trauma of a trial, Natalie concocts an elaborate murder plot and Will becomes her unwilling partner. The Clarkes are about to find out what happens when your life partner becomes your accomplice—and your alibi.
Make sure to check out reviews from two of my friends:
Berit at Audio Killed the Bookmark
Have you read For Better and Worse, or is it on your TBR? Have you read any other books by Margot Hunt? Happy Reading! ~ Jennifer THR
This sounds brilliant! Ooops… another to add to my constantly growing list!
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It’s a good one, Kim! It draws you in and doesn’t let go! ♥️
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You’re very bad for my TBR lol 😂
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I just got this yesterday for audiobook review! Thanks for a really wonderful review, Jennifer! Now I’m even more excited about this book.
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Thanks, Jonetta! As always, I look forward to your thoughts on the audio! I hope it’s a good one! The book definitely makes you think!
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Glad you enjoyed it, Jen! I have this on NetGalley waiting. Seems like I’ve seen mostly good reviews. ❤🎄❤
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I hope you enjoy it, too, favorite M! It was entertaining and twisted. This author is quite talented! ♥️ xo
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Great review, Jennifer. I have not read any books by this author. I added this domestic suspense novel to my tbr list. Happy Tuesday.
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Thank you, Virginia! It was an engaging and engrossing read, and I hope you enjoy it, too! ♥️ xoxo
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I so agree that she really was able to portray the hurt and anguish of the parents. Happy that you enjoyed this book, Jennifer!
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Thank you, Marialyce! Yes, she did an impeccable job with that! So good!
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Wow, you find the most interesting books! This is something I’d love, I can tell😁
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Thanks, Tammy! I’m all over the place with genres! 😂 This is an engaging thriller. Made me think in unexpected ways.
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Wow this one sounds twisted Jen! Awesome review my friend! Happy Tuesday and happy reading!🤗💕☃️
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It was super twisted and twisty, Sus! Thanks so much, and I hope you have a great day, too! ♥️ xo
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Wonderful review, Jennifer!!! I agree, Hunt really does have a way of taking dark content and making it digestible and authentic. Loved reading this together!
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Thanks so much, Mack! She really did a remarkable job with this story! I’m so happy we read this one together, too! 💗
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This sounds pretty awesome! The idea of the husband and wife working together on something like that is unique!
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It really is, Angela, and the title is perfectly suitable for that scenario!
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Wonderful review Jennifer! Loved reading this with you!💕❄️
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Thank you, Berit! Same here! ❄️ ⛄️ 💕
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This book sounds awesome!! Another book to add to my list lol
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Based on your likes, Zoe, I think this is one you’d love, too! ♥️
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Oooh thank you!! I have added to my TBR list and will check it out next year x
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Does sound like a fantastic read Jennifer. Wonderful review.
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Thanks, Chrissi! It was a winner!
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This was a BOTM selection for me but haven’t read it yet…
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I hope you enjoy it when you get around to it, David! It’s entertaining!
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Great review! Not sure this one is for me – I’m never too keen on vigilante storylines, even when they’re done well.
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Thank you, FF! I totally understand. They can really makes you question your own morality.
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Ooh, oookay… i thought this is gonna be some romance thingie, but i see this is right up my alley 😀
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Yes, totally up your alley, Norrie! I hope you get a chance to read it!
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Great that this was a gripping thriller- awesome review!
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Thank you! It definitely kept me hooked!
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I didn’t request this because I thought I wouldn’t enjoy it, but I think I made a mistake! Excellent review and I’m adding this now! Hope you had a great day!! 😊❤
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Thank you, Steph! Yes, I think you’d like it…It reminded me a little of how The Exes’ Revenge didn’t take itself too seriously, but then it wasn’t THAT over-the-top either. I got completely caught up in it! I hope you had wonderful day, too! Xoxo 😘
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You’re welcome! Ha! I still haven’t read The Exes Revenge, lol! I picked it up the day after your review but haven’t had time to read it! I’ll have to read both and compare. 🙂 We did although gluten free baking was interesting lol. I had to convert all my cookie recipes to use gf flour. They turned out wonderful after the 1st batch…I realized the flour is crumbly. So more baking today and fudge making! I’d forgotten how much baking I do for Christmas❤🎅💚🎄…it’s insane. Enjoy your day!! Xoxo 😘
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Oh wow, this sounds like a wild ride. It also sounds like it would make for a great film. Thanks for sharing your thoughts on it.
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Thanks, Suzanne! You are absolutely right about the film, and it would be a touch funny due to some of the antics of Natalie. This definitely kept me entertained.
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Omg the title is so darn apt!! I love stories like these! Another brilliant review!
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Thank you, Jee! She found the perfect title for her book for sure! ♥️
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Awesome review Jenni! This sounds like a great read. 🤗
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Thank you, Beth! It was so good! ♥️
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Ahhhh this sounds SO GOOD! I honestly felt like I was listening to a narrator from one of the murder mystery shows on ID while reading your review! ☺️
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I love ID! It probably influenced my writing! 😂 Thanks, LP! This was very, very good!
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