A fun juicy enthralling read that keeps you guessing even after you finish the book. This would be a good beach read--and I recommend it. Thank you net galley and that publisher in exchange for an ARC review.

Genuinely one of my favorites reads this year so far!! The twists and turns had me literally gasping and laughing out loud at how clever it was.

Nicole Muller’s law career is falling apart and she and her husband are soon to be thrown out of their apartment. After a warning from her firm’s senior partners, she receives an invitation from an exclusive women’s networking group, Panthera Leo. Joining is anonymous, but every member is a professional. It sounds like the perfect solution to help Nicole get her career on track. Despite her husband's concerns about the group, he thinks they might be a cult, Nicole signs up for their retreat in Colorado. Nicole really likes the group and thinks this will help her. But can it really be this easy? What if she has more to lose than to gain? Did she fall into something worse. Thanks NetGalley and the publisher for the advance ecopy.

A fun story, but a bit confusing with so many characters and not knowing what they want. I did like the mystery aspect.

I thought this was a great read! I had never read Catherine McKenzie before and this definitely won't be my last of hers. Highly recommend!!

*Thank you @atriabooks for the copy in exchange for an honest review.*

Thank you so much for this ARC!

Such a fun and twisty ride! It honestly took me two tries to get through this book - on the first try I found it a little farfetched and just put it down. On the second try, I flew through it! Yes, some parts were still far fetched but it was very enjoyable.

I love books about groups, eh hem, cults, so the plot really intrigued me. This book is proof that when something seems too good to be true, it probably is. However, I do love reading about smart and powerful women so it did not disappoint in that aspect. Lots of twists!

A fun, twisty ride following lawyer Nicole as she becomes a member of an exclusive women's networking club. As Nicole becomes more involved in the club and heads to their corporate retreat, her husband is growing more suspicious of the group's motivations. Everything in Nicole's life is improving by leaps and bounds until she's expected to help the group cover up a serious crime. This leads to more questions and Nicole wants answers. As she keeps digging, how far will Nicole go to protect herself? The mystery aspect kept me very engaged and the fast pace made for a quick and enjoyable read.

Repetitive and slow. Not for me.It seemed like the author just kept rehashing the same idea to make it longer. Thanks to netgalley and the publisher for this copy for review

Overall, I was really into the plot and the characters. It was fast-paced and I found myself unable to put the book down on more than one occasion. There were some bits I found a bit far fetched, but I was able to mostly overlook them. The story was really different from anything I’ve ever read and I enjoyed the twists at the end. Would definitely recommend!

I did not enjoy this one. I found it very boring and it just did not vibe with me . The ending was a predictable and I had to force myself to finish unfortunately. I have enjoyed other books by this author so I will pick up their book in the future.

As a female attorney, I was very much intrigued by the description of this book. And while this was my first Catherine McKenzie book, it certainly won't be my last.

I truly loved the plot and the character development. Ms. McKenzie's words absolutely came to life and this book hooked me until the very end. A great book for 2022!!

Definitely didn’t see any of the twists coming. Fast paced with good plot. The story was really well written and kept my interest the whole time. It was fast paced and I have already recommended it to several people.

If something seems to be too good to be true, it probably is. Nicole is struggling with her legal career and is invited to join a secret group of women. Her husband thinks it’s a cult, but off she goes to the retreat. She joins the group, and life gets better, or does it? Full of twists and turns and lots of surprises this book will keep you reading until the end!

A select group of business women are hand picked to attend a retreat. They think they are lucky, however a retreat can sometimes lead to deadly secrets.

I’m a huge fan of Catherine Mckenzie and will continue to read anything she writes, this one just didn’t do it for me. I loved the idea of a woman’s club this just went off in an unexpected direction. I didn’t connect with any of the characters and all of the interest happens at the very end. Overall, I think this one just missed the mark.

Thank you to Atria Books & NetGalley for an ARC of this book, in exchange for my honest opinion.

I will say I was so excited to read this as soon as I discovered it was about a cult. Nicole is hitting a dead end in her career and her marriage. So when an email shows up to her inbox about joining a secret group called Panthera, for women that can help provide networking opportunities, she jumps at it.

After attending the retreat for the organization, she is apprehensive but still moves full speed ahead becoming a member. As things in her life quickly become easier, she is so elated to know she made the right decision in joining this group. But it doesn’t take long for things to begin to unravel, and go awry. Blackmail is only the beginning of what Panthera wants Nicole to do. Will she do it all? Or will she outsmart them?

This read like a true suspense and kept me on the edge of my seat while reading. I will say towards the ending all of the legal jargon did get a bit overwhelming. Although the ending didn’t answer every question, I couldn’t help myself but smirk at the last two pages.

Nicole Muller’s life is on the rocks. Her once brilliant law career is falling apart. She and her husband are soon to be forced out of the apartment they love. After a warning from her firm’s senior partners, she receives an invitation from an exclusive women’s networking group, Panthera Leo. Membership is anonymous, but every member is a successful professional. It sounds like the perfect solution to help Nicole revive her career. So, despite her husband's concerns the group might be a cult, Nicole signs up for their retreat in Colorado.

At first, Nicole finds the group to be the answer to all of her prayers. But can it really be this easy? What if she has more to lose than to gain?

I thought this was a fun and exciting thrill-ride and the perfect addition to my beach bag. I will definitely be keeping my eye out for Catherine McKenzie in the future.

I received an ARC from NetGalley in exchange for my honest review.

I liked this a lot. I loved the premise of a women’s networking group, as I am currently looking for one myself. Hopefully whatever I find will not…require so much from me :) I loved the characters and the city setting. I also loved the legal twists and the business acumen in this, it made for a complex story. It all came together in the end and it was so satisfying! I can’t wait to read this author again.

Please Join us is a fast-paced and suspensful legal thriller, complete with a cult vibe. I enjoyed the alternating timelines from the past to present. The tension was high throughout the book, which I really enjoyed! This was a page turner for me and I'll be sure to read more of Catherine Mckenzie's novels in the future.

Thanks to Atria Books and NetGalley for the e-ARC in exchange for my honest review.

Thank you to the publisher for my copy - all opinions are my own.

This was SUCH a fun book to read and SUCH perfect escapism reading at that. I love a story that centers around what is (essentially) a cult, and this had those cult vibes without really being EXACTLY a cult. Instead, a group of powerful women who claim to be a support group to lift up other women.... but at a cost.

Absolutely no spoilers for this one as you should read it relatively blind, but I will confirm that the pacing was on point, and you stay glued to the pages to find out to what lengths these women will go to get what they want, and who is going to come out on top in the game of matching wits and manipulation.

BRILLIANTLY crafted, a must for thriller readers!