Jeneva Rose is the New York Times bestselling author of several novels, including the multi-million copy bestseller, The Perfect Marriage. Her work has been translated into more than two dozen languages and optioned for film/tv. Originally from Wisconsin, she now lives in Chicago with her husband, Drew, and her English bulldogs, Winston and Phyllis.
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Historically, I love everything Jeneva Rose writes, so I absolutely was looking forward to reading this one. The story is told through Sarah’s and Adam’s point of views in alternating chapters. The characters are well developed and the story kept me guessing until the very end. It wasn’t too heavy, but heavy enough to keep me invested. I can count on Jeneva Rose for a solid story with great characters and a satisfying end. This novel empowers women. It lets the strong female lead, Sarah, rise to the top. Her achievements are celebrated, regardless of the way she wraps up the ending. We are left questioning her sanity and ethics, as intended. I really enjoyed the book.
Adam Morgan – Sarah’s husband, failing author, resentful of his wife’s success, unfaithful
Sarah Morgan- Adam’s wife, prestigious Washington DC lawyer
Kelly Summers – Adam’s mistress that is stabbed to death in Adam and Sarah’s lake house; has an abusive husband
Ann – Sarah’s assistant at the law firm
Matthew – Sarah’s gay best friend
Bob – Sarah’s fellow lawyer and nemesis at the law firm
Kent – the original partner at Sarah’s law firm
Eleanor – Adam’s mother, hates the fact that Sarah works, has a volatile relationship with Sarah and dotes on her son
Deputy Scott Summers – Kelly’s abusive husband, a deputy at the police department
Sheriff Stevens – boss at the police station that is holding Adam
Deputy Marcus Hudson – sketchy and a bit nosy
Pretty Colors Unabridged 