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Guilty Wives
James Patterson

Guilty Wives

Quick Answer

Read "Guilty Wives" as the 17th book in the Standalone Novels (Thrillers/Fiction) sequence. This follows the recommended publication order to preserve character development.

Sequence Warning

⚠️ Do NOT read before "Second Honeymoon" (Book 16)

❓ Can I skip this book?
❌ No — Required

This book is essential to the core narrative and character development.

Verdict Insight: As the 17th installment, this volume is critical for following the central narrative progression and plot development.

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"No husbands allowed. Only minutes after Abbie Elliot and her three best friends step off of a private helicopter, they enter the most luxurious, sumptuous, sensually pampering hotel they have ever been to. Their lavish presidential suite overlooks Monte Carlo, and they surrender: to the sun and pool, to the sashimi and sake, to the Bruno Paillard champagne. For four days they're free to live someone else's life. As the weekend moves into pulsating discos, high-stakes casinos, and beyond, Abbie is transported to the greatest pleasure and release she has ever known. What happened last night? In the morning's harsh light, Abbie awakens on a yacht, surrounded by police. Something awful has happened--something impossible, unthinkable. Abbie, Winnie, Serena, and Bryah are arrested and accused of the foulest crime imaginable. And now the vacation of a lifetime becomes the fight of a lifetime--for survival. GUILTY WIVES is the ultimate indulgence, the kind of nonstop joy-ride of excess, friendship, betrayal, and danger that only James Patterson can create"--
Next Recommended Book

Exquisite

Book #27 of 7 in Series

Complete Series Reading Order

Publication Order

Preserves character reveals and plot twists exactly as the author intended.

Chronological Order

May spoil surprises but improves timeline clarity for deep lore fans.

Order Confidence

high Confidence

Why this order?

Our team of curators analyzes publication history, author interviews, and internal narrative continuity to establish the definitive reading sequence. This ensures zero spoilers and maximum narrative impact.

Why This Order Is Confusing

Many reading lists for Standalone Novels (Thrillers/Fiction) conflict because early publishers often labeled short story collections as standalone novels, or rearranged internal chronologies for marketing. This guide follows original author intent and narrative continuity to settle the debate for good.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I skip reading Guilty Wives?

This book is essential to the core narrative and character development.

Can I read Guilty Wives before Second Honeymoon?

No. We recommend reading Second Honeymoon first. Guilty Wives is the 17th book in the series and follows the core narrative established in earlier volumes.

Is Guilty Wives required reading for the Standalone Novels (Thrillers/Fiction)?

Yes, it is a core installment in the series reading order and contains critical character development and plot progression.

What comes after Guilty Wives in the reading order?

The next recommended book after Guilty Wives is Exquisite (Book #27).