
'Best Day Ever' by Kaira Rouda follows the story of Paul Strom, a narcissistic and controlling husband, who plans a romantic getaway for himself and his wife, Mia. As the day unfolds, cracks in their seemingly perfect marriage start to appear, revealing Paul's dark and manipulative nature. The story is narrated solely by Paul, providing insight into his twisted mindset and the unraveling of their relationship over the course of a day. The writing style is described as intense, psychological, and filled with unexpected events that keep the reader engaged until the explosive ending.
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Content warnings for this book include themes of domestic abuse, mental health issues, psychological manipulation, misogyny, infidelity, and potential violence.
From The Publisher:
"FABULOUS." -B.A. Paris, New York Times bestselling author of Behind Closed Doors and The Breakdown
THE PERFECT MARRIAGE IS THE PERFECT ILLUSION.
Paul Strom has the perfect life: a glittering career as an advertising executive, a beautiful wife, two healthy boys and a big house in a wealthy suburb. And he's the perfect husband: breadwinner, protector, provider. That's why he's planned a romantic weekend for his wife, Mia, at their lake house, just the two of them. And he's promised today will be the best day ever.
But as Paul and Mia drive out of the city and toward the countryside, a spike of tension begins to wedge itself between them and doubts start to arise. How much do they trust each other? And how perfect is their marriage, or any marriage, really?
Forcing us to ask ourselves just how well we know those who are closest to us, Best Day Ever crackles with dark energy, spinning ever tighter toward its shocking conclusion. In the vein of The Couple Next Door, Kaira Rouda weaves a gripping, tautly suspenseful tale of deception and betrayal dark enough to destroy a marriage...or a life.
Praise for Best Day Ever
"Highly entertaining and truly surprising " -Kate Moretti, New York Times bestselling author of The Vanishing Year
"Best Day Ever is a creepy, spine-tingling and utterly addictive tale of domestic suspense." -Liz Fenton and Lisa Steinke, bestselling authors of The Good Widow
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2 comment(s)
I started this book at 11 am this morning and didn't put it down until I finished. Sorry laundry, cleaning and dishes!
It was a perfect twisty read - the kind of book that leaves me eyeing my husband with suspicion for a few days.
And if you're from Columbus, that's where the main characters are from!
Well written and the humor was darkly perfect!
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