The Last Mrs. Parrish
Amber Patterson is tired of being ordinary. She wants wealth, power, and the glamorous life she feels she deserves. When she crosses paths with Daphne Parrish - a beautiful, generous socialite married to a wealthy real estate mogul - Amber sees her chance. She befriends Daphne, slowly earning her trust, all while plotting to step into her shoes as Jackson Parrish's wife. But as Amber gets closer to the picture-perfect family, cracks begin to appear in the golden fa�ade.
- Amber - Daphne's new friend
- Daphne Parrish - Mrs. Parrish
- Jackson Parrish - Daphne's husband
- Amber befriends Daphne, pretending to be a supportive friend.
- She slowly inserts herself into the family and targets Jackson, plotting to take Daphne's place.
- Jackson begins an affair with Amber.
- Midway through the novel, the perspective shifts: from Daphne's side we see Jackson is abusive, manipulative, and violent.
- Daphne has long been gathering evidence and planning her escape.
- Jackson leaves Daphne and marries Amber when she gets pregnant with the boy he always wanted.
- It is revealed that Amber's real identity is Lana Crump. In her past, she framed a boy for rape when he refused to marry her, was charged with perjury and jury tampering, and fled to reinvent herself as Amber.
- Daphne gives Jackson a file exposing Amber/Lana's past.
- Jackson now uses this information to control Amber completely - if she ever leaves him, he will expose her crimes to the police.
- Daphne alerts the FBI that Jackson is laundering money.
- Daphne escapes, finally free of Jackson's abuse.
- Amber is left trapped with Jackson, facing his abuse, possible jail time, and crushing legal fees.
- Amber - Alive - Trapped in an abusive marriage with Jackson
- Daphne - Alive - Free from Jackson's abuse and happy to move on
- Jackson - Alive - Arrested for 36 counts of wire fraud, money laundering and tax evasion
- Domestic abuse
- Emotional abuse
- Body shaming
- Rape
- Gun violence
- Infidelity
- Abortion
- Death of parent
Bittersweet
Publisher: HarperCollins
ISBN: 9780062688163
Publication Date: October 17, 2017
Note: Details are for the original edition. Other formats, editions, and audiobook versions may be available.
