The Perfect Couple

Jessie Hunt #20

by Blake Pierce

Couples are found dead in their wealthy homes in suburban Los Angeles, with seemingly nothing to connect them. As Jessie dives deep into this wealthy town, she comes to realize an awful truth: this killer is hiding in plain sight, ready to strike again.

A seemingly perfect suburban town holds too many secrets, and Jessie knows it is just a façade. Outwardly perfect, wealthy couples seem to have it all—but when they wind up dead, Jessie must look too deep into their pasts. Horrified by what she finds, Jessie must wonder:

What else are they hiding?

A fast-paced psychological suspense thriller with unforgettable characters and heart-pounding suspense, THE JESSIE HUNT series is a riveting new series that will leave you turning pages late into the night.

Genres: Thriller, Audiobook, Murder Mystery, Mystery Thriller, Mystery, Fiction

259 pages, Kindle Edition

First published April 12, 2022

About the author

Blake Pierce is author of the bestselling RILEY PAGE mystery series, which includes seven books (and counting). Blake Pierce is also the author of the MACKENZIE WHITE mystery series, comprising four books (and counting); of the AVERY BLACK mystery series, comprising four books (and counting); and of the new KERI LOCKE mystery series.

An avid reader and lifelong fan of the mystery and thriller genres, Blake loves to hear from you, so please feel free to visit www.blakepierceauthor.com to learn more and stay in touch.

Reviews

[(NurseLisa) Square Granny from Ohio · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.5/5 stars. I could do without the Jesse v Valentine drama-I just find it truly unnecessary and distracting to the point of annoying, TO ME, in relation to the main storyline(s)…IMO. JUST OPINION. I’m digging this route with Andy(rea) & her acolytes. Fascinating! I’m also looking forward to seeing Hannah’s adventures!:)

[Cathy Black · Rating 5 out of 5]

Topflight, 5 Star Amazingly Written Psychological Suspense

This another great 👍 Jessie Hunt book
📚📖 In this Blake Pierce series. Once I started reading Jessie Hunt books I was addicted. We have these characters, who are flawed in one way or another, yet they managed to solve mysteries Jessie and Ryan her fiance's way. I loved that they have Hannah in her own recurring story line it's not pretty what happens to the people whose cases they have to solve but it's exciting and never fails to satisfy as a suspense psychological book 📚 📖 in the series.

[Claudete Takahashi · Rating 5 out of 5]

They had a perfect façade - a beautiful wife and kids, a successful husband - living in a beautiful and sophisticated house in a nice suburban area. However, the mother is found dead, the more Jessie and Hernandez search for information on the couple, the more they start to realize that nothing was as it seemed. There were so many cracks in that façade.... Will Jessie be able to solve the mystery? Will her relationship with her sister rekindle? Another good story, full of mystery and good/bad leads that got my attention from the beginning.
As a member of the author's ARC team, I received a free copy of this book and this is my honest opinion.

[Toni H · Rating 4 out of 5]

A wife is found burgeoned to death by her interior designer and the nanny. Jessie Hunt is called to investigate the case. During the investigation, another major crime occurs that she want to work. However her fiancé reminds her the importance of solving the case they are currently working before jumping to another case. So the two of them dig deep into the husband, the nanny and the list of suspects they have discovered. Once the solve the case, they are immediately put on the other major case. Jessie discovers that this case is tied to her past and the woman who tried to kill her. She realizes that something extremely big is about to happen that could be disastrous to her.

[Lisa Hebting · Rating 3 out of 5]

Again terrible editing!

As much as I like reading the Jessie Hunt series, I continue to be amazed at the poor editing of these books. Through out this book I counted at least 10 editing errors of missing words, wrong tense used, incorrect contractions, etc. I have seen other reviews for Blake Pierce's books about poor editing besides my own. One would think he or someone on his team was reading reviews and would make efforts to be more attentive to the editing on theses new releases. Disappointing!

[Carol · Rating 4 out of 5]

I don't know if I've ever mentioned this - I don't get the cover art for this series of books! It's doesn't fit the stories at all!
This is a typical Jessie Hunt story with the side not that her sister is in a secure psychiatric facility trying to get over her many problems.
Also, Jessie is trying to plan a wedding which is not going well.
Jessie and her lover and partner are called to solve murders taking place in a wealthy suburb of LA and are surprised at all the secrets they find out about this seemingly perfect town.

[ceejay · Rating 5 out of 5]

Blake Pierce is truly gifted in storytelling. After over 15 series on a character Jessie Hunt, he is still able to come up with this story is incredible. Two cases were solved in this series. I can't wait what other horrific events will emanate from Andy Robinson in the next series. I am so glad that Hannah has grown in this series. A story will be coming from her side too. Can't wait. Thanks Blake again and again for this series

[Megan · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good quick read. I get so excited for the next book to come out in this series.
Andrea is nuts. I can’t believe after 20 books that she’s still in the series, still making messes. It’s shocking. And she knows how to get to Jessie and how to get what she wants.
Hannah seems to making progress in her recovery - or seems to have a purpose in life when she is figuring out crimes - using her energy and aggression positively.

[Marcie · Rating 5 out of 5]

"What was coming their way was way worse."

What to do! What to do! What to do!

When you are stuck between evil and the devil, which do you choose!?!

Sometimes good people are thrown into the worst circumstances and don't make the best choices.

Sadly, they don't get to choose the consequences. If only, ...

What would I have done!!! 🤷‍♀️

I can't even imagine. 😢💔

Meanwhile, Jessie is fighting fire from all fronts. I REALLY hate certain people in this series. 🤬

Onto Book #21

[Ann Nuss · Rating 5 out of 5]

Filled me with horrible dread of the next book!

Left the reader with horrible fear and dread for Ryan, Hannah and Jessie on the upcoming novel! So many subplots in this book that I cannot wait for book 21!

[Krysti Tauer · Rating 5 out of 5]

loves the book

I think this series is only getting better. 3 stories in 1. A quick read I could not put down. Looking forward to the underlying problems to come out and be solved.

[Rebecca Nutter · Rating 5 out of 5]

another great read

And the story continues! I thought for sure a wedding was in the future… what will happen next? And who will solve it!

I’m really curious about Hannah’s outcome. Will she follow in her sisters footsteps?

[Bec · Rating 5 out of 5]

So so many twists and turns.
Such a great story.

[Marina E. Cole · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another great Jessie Hunt story

Jessie and the crew never fail! A great story! Can wait to see what Andi has up her sleeve. Love the suspense!

[Nicolby · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5

[Tomi · Rating 2 out of 5]

Same plot, different killers.

[Emma · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.25. Easy, quick listen. I actually am enjoying the subplot of “the principle”.

[Karen · Rating 5 out of 5]

PG15

[Amy Temple · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love Jessie Hunt and this series has amazed me!!!!!!!

[Brandy · Rating 4 out of 5]

This series is great. I love Jesse Hunt and her family and each addition to this series is just as good as the last.

[Rhona · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was good.

[aprilla · Rating 1 out of 5]

1.5 Done. I didn't enjoy this series much and the narrator changes were very distracting. Not recommended.

[Marsha Badertscher · Rating 2 out of 5]

I like the book ok… the narrators r makes it very hard to listen.

[Kelly Dayhoff · Rating 4 out of 5]

Continuing this series. I’m still a fan. I do with the other narrator was reading this book, but it’s not a deal breaker.

[Samantha Kelly · Rating 4 out of 5]

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.5

[Castle · Rating 4 out of 5]

Love anticipating the next episode.

[JAE Monroe · Rating 4 out of 5]

Does AI read the book?

[Brenna Albritton · Rating 3 out of 5]

🎧🎧🎧🎧

[Debbie Joyner · Rating 5 out of 5]

Jessie and Ryan are investigating the murder of a wealthy lawyer's wife in her own home. Supposedly this was the perfect couple, but things are never what they seem. As this investigation is taking place chaos breaks out downtown with so many people falling over and dying mysteriously. Next Hannah, Jessie's sister, decides she's going to investigate the death of another patient and her friend at the facility she's in. This book will keep you involved until the very end and waiting for the next in the series!

[Blanca Lone · Rating 3 out of 5]

The story is a good one, but the different point of views made me confused. It made it a little hard to follow and for me to enjoy the story. I should also look up when the books are a series the main characters would make sense. I did not pay attention to that fact and probably the reason it was hard to follow along.