The Husband She Met Online

Rachel is an event planner at a Philadelphia hotel who approaches dating with caution after a painful breakup with John Anderson. She balances professionalism with a desire for connection, navigating online dating while protecting her friends and dog Cody. As Craig Miller enters her life with grand gestures, she confronts manipulation and fights to preserve her autonomy.

Laura is Rachel’s roommate and steadfast best friend, providing support and skepticism when Craig’s charm turns unsettling. She aids Rachel in recognizing red flags and staying grounded in reality. Her loyalty keeps the friend group connected through fear and uncertainty.

A wealthy, charismatic businessman who courts Rachel with lavish gestures. Beneath charm lies controlling behavior: monitoring emails, pressuring for a rapid wedding, and dictating major life choices. His wealth and veneer of romance mask coercion and danger.

A private investigator hired to uncover Craig’s past; he is tenacious and principled, driven to protect Rachel and unravel the danger behind Craig’s image. His pursuit reveals a pattern of coercion and a willingness to take risks to stop the threat.

Craig’s younger brother who wrestles with guilt over earlier violence and the chaos he helped unleash. He ultimately sides with Jerry, choosing loyalty to truth over family pressure and helping push back against Craig’s drastic schemes.

Dominique’s disappearance and pregnancy confession play a pivotal role in the backstory, linking past relationships to present danger. Her history provides a cautionary thread about coercion and the cost of silencing the truth.

Rachel’s ex from a previously serious relationship, wrecked by drunken betrayal at a work convention. His memory haunts Rachel’s decisions, shaping her caution around new romance and trust.

Laura’s young daughter serves as a symbol of safety and normalcy, grounding the group amid danger. Her presence underscores the stakes of keeping Rachel and her circle safe.