Monday, September 10, 2018

The Perfect Couple; Elin Hilderbrand

Erin Bennett (narrator)
very good

AUTHOR: Elin Hilderbrand
PUBLISHER: Hachette Audio
PUB. YEAR: 2018
SETTING: Nantucket, MA
FORMAT:  - Library
RATING: 4.5/5 stars


The Otis-Winbury wedding at a fabulous oceanfront estate on Nantucket Island was sure to be the wedding event of the year, until the unthinkable happens.  Just hours before the wedding was to take place, the body of Merritt, the maid of honor-to be, is pulled from the harbor.  Was her death an accident or was foul play involved?

I've read quite a few stories by this author, but this one, by far, was a favorite.  I loved the mystery element of this story. The characters were great and I loved the way the story unfolded with little flashbacks into each of the main characters.  The contrast between haves and the have-nots was well done and the island setting was so descriptive that you could imagine being there.

A very nice summer read, part mystery, part family drama, part love story. The Perefct Couple unfolds at just the right pace to keep you reading (listening in my case).  I really enjoyed this one.
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17 comments:

  1. JoAnnSeptember 10, 2018 at 12:55 PM

    This was a great summer read! I enjoyed it in print.

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    1. (Diane) Bibliophile By the SeaSeptember 11, 2018 at 3:56 PM

      You were my inspiration for trying this one. So happy I did - audio was excellent.

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  2. bermudaonionSeptember 10, 2018 at 2:22 PM

    Hilderbrand is hit or miss for me - it's sounding like this one is a hit.

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  3. CarmenSeptember 10, 2018 at 5:14 PM

    I've liked most of the novels of hers that I have read. This one sounds like a winner.

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  4. SukoSeptember 10, 2018 at 6:07 PM

    This sounds like a gripping novel, especially in audio form.

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  5. JudithSeptember 10, 2018 at 6:57 PM

    I'm definitely putting this on my list!!

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  6. Brian's Home BlogSeptember 10, 2018 at 7:55 PM

    That sounds really, really good!

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    1. (Diane) Bibliophile By the SeaSeptember 11, 2018 at 3:58 PM

      Nice one Brian. It was a great story by adding a mystery element.

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  7. Helen's Book BlogSeptember 10, 2018 at 10:59 PM

    I haven't read anything by this author before, but this one sounds good.

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  8. Judy KruegerSeptember 11, 2018 at 11:24 AM

    I am glad you liked this perfect combination of mystery, family drama and love story.

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    1. (Diane) Bibliophile By the SeaSeptember 11, 2018 at 3:59 PM

      I was pleasantly surprised, I never expect to love a book by this author, just expect a fun read, so this was a very nice surprise.

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  9. MysticaSeptember 11, 2018 at 9:14 PM

    This sounds very good. Thanks for the review

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