From New York Times bestselling author Elin Hilderbrand, comes a novel about the many ways family can fill our lives with love...if they don't kill us first.
*New York Times bestseller*
It's Nantucket wedding season, also known as summer-the sight of a bride racing down Main Street is as common as the sun setting at Madaket Beach. The Otis-Winbury wedding promises to be an event to remember: the groom's wealthy parents have spared no expense to host a lavish ceremony at their oceanfront estate.
But it's going to be memorable for all the wrong reasons after tragedy strikes: a body is discovered in Nantucket Harbor just hours before the ceremony-and everyone in the wedding party is suddenly a suspect. As Chief of Police Ed Kapenash interviews the bride, the groom, the groom's famous mystery-novelist mother, and even a member of his own family, he discovers that every wedding is a minefield-and no couple is perfect. Featuring beloved characters from The Castaways, Beautiful Day, and A Summer Affair, The Perfect Couple proves once again that Elin Hilderbrand is the queen of the summer beach read.
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"I eagerly await summer and the Elin Hilderbrand novel ever year. I decided to try something different and listen to an audio version. I loved it! The mystery component kept me wanting to hear more and as in all her books, the imagery took me away from Dallas, straight onto summer in Nantucket experienced only by the wealthy few. "
— tammy (5 out of 5 stars)
“Secrets begin to come out as the families and local police officers realize that no couple is as perfect as they might seem.”
— Good Housekeeping“The Queen of the Summer Novel gives us something new this year: a murder mystery!…[and] it’s Elin Hilderbrand’s best book yet.”
— PopSugar“Sink into this book like a hot, scented bath…a delicious, relaxing pleasure. And a clever whodunit at the same time.”
— Kirkus Reviews (starred review)“A delicious mix of a summer beach read and page-turner murder mystery, the twists and turns of this novel will indulge that secret side of each person that loves good gossip. The characters and the secrets that bind them are layered, making each chapter a little more intriguing. Readers will be captivated through the big reveal.”
— RT Book Reviews (4 stars)It must be summer: Hilderbrand is back with a new beach read.
— Jocelyn McClurg, USA TodayThe must read that will be in everyone's beach bag this summer.
— Brenda Janowitz, PopsugarThe queen of the summer beach read...keeps the title with another light-as-air Nantucket-centered tome.
— New York PostNo one captures the flavor and experience of a summer place--the outdoor showers, the seafood, the sand in the floorboards--like Hilderbrand.
— KirkusHilderbrand is a master when it comes to writing the quintessential summer read and her offering this summer, Here's to Us, is no exception.
— Laurie Higgins, Wicked Local.comA quintessential summer read.
— PeopleOne of this summer's must-reads that is all at once quick paced, compulsively readable, and thought provoking. An entertaining yet observant look at the surprising secrets that can fester and erupt in marriage.
— Patriot-Ledgera fantastic and clever whodunit that keeps readers in suspense throughout the entire book...Hilderbrand's books keep getting better and better as they're well thought out and meticulously written.
— BookreporterThis is one beach read you won't be able to put down as the investigation unfolds.
— Brides.comElin Hilderbrand's fans can expect a twist on the beach this summer with her new book
— CBS Newsa sizzling summer read fans won't want to miss
— BustleWe've been saying this for a while, but it bears repeating that Elin Hilderbrand is the queen of summer reading.
— Amazon Book ReviewThe Perfect Couple proves that Elin Hilderbrand is the queen of the summer beach read
— WFMY News 2Readers can open [Hilderbrand's] latest with complete confidence that it will deliver everything we expect: terrific clothes and food, smart humor, fun plot, Nantucket atmosphere, connections to the characters of preceding novels, and warmth in relationships evoked to beautifully it gets you right there...Sink into this book like a hot, scented bath...a delicious, relaxing pleasure. And a clever whodunit at the same time.
— Kirkus, Starred ReviewHilderbrand throws enough curveballs to keep readers guessing, but not too many, maintaining the breezy pace her novels are known for. The mystery element is new, but The Perfect Couple is classic Hilderbrand.
— BooklistThe Perfect Couple is the must read of the Summer - it's Elin Hilderbrand's best book yet
— Pop Sugar, "The 25 New Books to Put in Your Beach Bag This Summer"Secrets begin to come out as the families and local police officers realize that no couple is as perfect as they might seem
— Good Housekeeping, 25 Best New Books for SummerBeautiful people, dysfunctional families and Nantucket: That's Hilderbrand territory, and it wouldn't be summer without a visit...[Here's to Us is] just the thing for a day by the sea.
— Kim Hubbard, PeopleThe book immediately draws you in with its scenic descriptions of the island and the Page Six-worthy life of a famous rock star chef. A comfy beach chair and Here's to Us is the perfect recipe for a delectable reading experience.
— Bronwyn Miller, BookReporterThe perfect summer read...Fans of delectable summer reads and romances with a touch of tragedy will love this latest Hilderbrand novel, a perfect companion for a sunny summer morning and a bowl of something sweet.
— Tara Sonin, B&N ReadsQueen of the summer beach read.
— Lambeth Hochwald, ParadeThe bestselling author of The Rumor pens yet another must-pack beach read--this time about forgiveness, unlikely friendships and the experiences that unite us.
— Ava Baccari, Hello CanadaHere's to Us will spice up your vacation...You won't be able to put the pages down as the lies, tears, accusations and drama pile up in this crowded cottage.
— YourTango.comAn absolutely addictive read...written with such exquisite attention to detail, you'll practically smell the salt air and feel the sand beneath your feet.
— Georgea Kovanis, Detroit Free Press" Awesome story! I totally enjoyed the story! I could not wait to listen each day! "
— Patti thames, 9/12/2018Elin Hilderbrand is the New York Times bestselling author of numerous novels, including the Nantucket series, the Winter series, and over a dozen stand-alone novels, as well as two novellas. Her book Barefoot was a finalist for the 2008 Romantic Novel of the Year Award.
Erin Bennett is an Earphones Award–winning narrator and a stage actress who played Carlie Roberts in the BBC radio drama Torchwood: Submission. She can be heard on several video games. Regional theater appearances include the Intiman, Pasadena Playhouse, Arizona Theatre Company, A Noise Within, Laguna Playhouse, and the Getty Villa. She trained at Boston University and the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art.