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The Marriage Pact
by Michelle Richmond
The story starts off well enough. Jake and Alice are about to be married and, through a chance meeting, Alice invites a client who is something of a celebrity to attend their wedding. Surprisingly he does and he sends an intriguing gift. The result is that Alice and Jake decide to join an exclusive group whose mission is to act as a support group to ensure that all marriages of members of the group remain strong — no divorce allowed! Sounds intriguing, right? Still, Alice is an attorney and when she was rushed into signing the paper to commit the couple to the ‘Marriage Pact’ you would think that would be a red flag to slow down. However, the prospect of hobnobbing with the rich and famous also had its intrigue for Alice and Jake, and they willingly committed to follow all rules.
As they become more enmeshed with the group and it’s rules, they learn this little group is not really a support group at all, but a cult, and when seemingly minor rules are broken, the consequences are severe...and sometimes a little weird. They look for a way out, but unlike social groups, this commitment is for life! Because the group is ‘secret’ so they can not discuss it with anyone outside the group or ask for help. Suspense builds as they try to make their escape. I have to say that this book kept me reading, and while some of the scenes were a little creepy, I realize what a creative mind it took to write this book! Eventually the couple meets the the founder of the group. Though she was misguided, I found myself drawn to her and can understand why others may have been. Things come to a head and the couple are given a choice, with consequences.
I enjoyed the book even though at many times I was asking myself why the people involved stayed involved. It was creative and I never knew what would happen next, or who was calling the shots. I do wish there had been a bit more at the end, letting me know the results of the decision Alice and Jake made.
Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for providing me with an advanced copy of this book for review purposes.
As they become more enmeshed with the group and it’s rules, they learn this little group is not really a support group at all, but a cult, and when seemingly minor rules are broken, the consequences are severe...and sometimes a little weird. They look for a way out, but unlike social groups, this commitment is for life! Because the group is ‘secret’ so they can not discuss it with anyone outside the group or ask for help. Suspense builds as they try to make their escape. I have to say that this book kept me reading, and while some of the scenes were a little creepy, I realize what a creative mind it took to write this book! Eventually the couple meets the the founder of the group. Though she was misguided, I found myself drawn to her and can understand why others may have been. Things come to a head and the couple are given a choice, with consequences.
I enjoyed the book even though at many times I was asking myself why the people involved stayed involved. It was creative and I never knew what would happen next, or who was calling the shots. I do wish there had been a bit more at the end, letting me know the results of the decision Alice and Jake made.
Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for providing me with an advanced copy of this book for review purposes.