Jeneva Rose’s BestsellerThe Perfect MarriageIs Getting a Sequel — See the Cover! (Exclusive)

Mar. 15, 2025

Jeneva Rose and the cover of ‘The Perfect Divorce’.Photo:Katharine Hannah; Blackstone Publishing

Katharine Hannah; Blackstone Publishing

If you couldn’t put down Jeneva Rose’s 2020 thrillerThe Perfect Marriage, buckle up for the twisty sequel.The bestselling author announced that she will be releasing a sequel to the BookTok favorite next year.The Perfect Divorcewill be published in early 2025 from Blackstone Publishing, and PEOPLE has an exclusive first look at the cover — including its chilling, blood-sprayed edges.The Perfect Marriagefirst introduced readers to Sarah, a D.C. lawyer who is tasked with defending her husband when he gets accused of murdering his mistress.The Perfect Divorcepicks up 11 years later, when Sarah is considering a career change, and has started a family with her new husband, Bob Miller.

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Sarah’s fresh start, however, gets upturned when she learns that Bob had a one-night stand, and that Adam’s case is being reopened after the discovery of new DNA evidence. As Sarah is thrown back into the public eye and the investigation, the woman that Bob was having an extramarital affair with goes missing too.

The Perfect Divorcesees Sarah and Bob in a “high-stakes game of cat and mouse” that could end catastrophically for both characters, per the book’s description.

The PEOPLE Puzzler crossword is here! How quickly can you solve it? Play now!Rose, who is also the author of novels includingYou Shouldn’t Have Come HereandHome Is Where the Bodies Are, tells PEOPLE that fans of the first novel can also look forward to a special collectors edition ofThe Perfect Marriage, which will be released on Nov. 26.

“Fans ofThe Perfect Marriagewill relish in this fast-paced, twisty game of cat-and-mouse!” Rose says. “And — dare I say — the timing isperfectas readers will be able to reconnect withThe Perfect Marriagein a way they never have before with the upcoming release of the special collector’s edition.”

The new version of the book includes additional material like courtroom illustrations, a bonus chapter and a sneak peek of the first three chapters ofThe Perfect Divorce.

Rose says that she is also excited for readers to see what’s in store for her fan-favorite protagonist.“I’m beyond thrilled for readers to get their hands onThe Perfect Divorceand to dive back into the world of Sarah Morgan, because her story is far from over,” Rose says.

Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer​​, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.The Perfect Divorcewill be published on April 15, 2025 and is now available for preorder, wherever books are sold.

source: people.com