This was my first book by this author and I was afraid it wouldn’t live up to the hype. I really enjoyed this book and the twists that took place. They weren’t jarring in how they were presented, but you were led into them. Clear and concise writ that kept me turning the pages. I can’t wait to read more by her.

This is my first book by this author but I'm now excited to explore more by Freida McFadden because "The Housemaid" was a twisty and fun read!

I felt like the writing and book overall moved quickly and I enjoyed hearing from one character's POV and then halfway through, switching it up and going back and re-living a few things through the POV of another character. This can sometimes feel repetitive for me personally when authors do this, but McFadden did a really good job.

Without giving too much away, the story goes like this: Millie is in desperate need of a job and is hired by Nina Winchester to live in and take care of her household. The two women couldn't be more different. Millie is homeless and alone in the world, while Nina lives in this massive house with her perfect husband and daughter. Soon enough, Nina starts acting strangely and things get weird. But who's causing all the drama? Is it Nina? Is it her husband Andy? Or is it their new maid, Millie? It's quite fun finding out as you keep reading.

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for an eARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.

Omg what a banger!!! I couldn’t put this one down and read it in a day. Kept me on the edge of my seat with all the twists and turns. This was my first Freida McFadden book and I can’t wait to check out more from her! Definitely a summer must-read!

Wow!! This was a page turner through and through. Though it had a similar twist to two of my favorite domestic psychological thrillers( if I said what books they were it would ruin the twist) I was still surprised and caught off guard. It also had another twist at the end that really wowed me. Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for a free copy in exchange for review

Freaking awesome!!!!This author is now officially a must read for me. Thank you netgalley and publisher for this arc in exchange of an honest review.

Ahhh!
That was me whilst reading this book it was just fantastic and left me speechless. This was my first Freida Mcfadden book and I was not disappointed, I have also went and added her other books to my wishlist!

The housemaid will keep you hooked right from the start, there are so many twists and turns that hit you unexpectedly when you believe you have the twist figured out.

A truly gripping and fast paced thriller, a well deserved five shiny stars! I was so sad when i finished this book, I never wanted it to end.

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If you have read and enjoyed any other books by the author then you won’t be disappointed with this one as it has the usual Frieda markings - short chapters, characters you love to hate, downright stupid characters you want to scream wtf at, twists, turns and an unexpected ending.

I received a free copy from Netgalley to review below is the blurb

"“Welcome to the family,” Nina Winchester says as I shake her elegant, manicured hand. I smile politely, gazing around the marble hallway. Working here is my last chance to start fresh. I can pretend to be whoever I like. But I’ll soon learn that the Winchesters’ secrets are far more dangerous than my own…
Every day I clean the Winchesters’ beautiful house top to bottom. I collect their daughter from school. And I cook a delicious meal for the whole family before heading up to eat alone in my tiny room on the top floor.
I try to ignore how Nina makes a mess just to watch me clean it up. How she tells strange lies about her own daughter. And how her husband Andrew seems more broken every day. But as I look into Andrew’s handsome brown eyes, so full of pain, it’s hard not to imagine what it would be like to live Nina’s life. The walk-in closet, the fancy car, the perfect husband.
I only try on one of Nina’s pristine white dresses once. Just to see what it’s like. But she soon finds out… and by the time I realize my attic bedroom door only locks from the outside, it’s far too late.
But I reassure myself: the Winchesters don’t know who I really am.
They don’t know what I’m capable of…"

I quite enjoyed this book. Full of twists and turns and characters who are not what they appear to be. Nina was my favourite character in this book, I can't really say much more without giving away the plot. Definitely will be looking for more from this author..

love a good twisty, turny, psychological thriller, and The Housemaid certainly didn't disappoint. I don't like to say much about books that are advertised as having a twist, because much as I like them, I don't really like to know if a book has a huge plot twist, because then I'm constantly trying to guess what the twist will be. And if I'd first seen this advertised on Amazon as it was - "The Housemaid: An absolutely addictive psychological thriller with a jaw-dropping twist" - I mean it was right there in the title! - I probably wouldn't have given it a try. (I'm sure that type of titling works for some people, I'm just not one of them.) Happily that's not how it was titled when I saw it offered on Netgalley so I gave it a try, and I'm really happy I did. It definitely kept me engaged and guessing and gave me a few surprises.
I mostly listened to this one, and the narration was very good - Lauryn Allman did an excellent job of giving Millie (the housemaid) and Nina (her employer) distinctly different voices.
And that's about all I can say without giving away too much. Enjoy!
Thanks to Netgalley and Bookouture for providing a digital copies of both the ebook and the audiobook for an unbiased review.

Somehow these nanny jobs for rich families in their massive estates never end well and this is no exception! But of course, the heroine leads us through this twisty story. New author for me who apparently is a brain injury specialist physician...seems there will be lots more stories to tell.

Nina Winchester needs a live-in maid to cook, clean and occasionally babysit in her posh Long Island home. Millie is currently living in her car and if she doesn’t get a job soon her parole officer will send her back to prison. She is excited when she lands the position and can start the next day. Until the Italian gardener looks at her as she walks to the door on her first day and tells her “danger”.

Nina is mercurial. One minute she is nice to Millie, the next minute she is rude and throwing things on the floor for Millie to pick up. All while accusing Millie that she lost or wasn’t careful enough with Nina’s possessions. Nina’s husband is the exact opposite of his wife. Andrew is handsome and as patient as he can be trying to deal with Nina’s erratic behavior. He and Millie hit it off from the beginning and it doesn’t take long for them to feel a spark between them. When Andrew finally asks Nina to move out, Millie thinks her luck has changed.

This is a fast-paced novel that grabbed my attention from day one and I couldn’t put it down until I finished. It was a fun, surprising storyline that keeps you guessing until the end. The ending was my only complaint, it was tied up too neatly but it was satisfying. It keep me on my toes guessing what was going to happen next.

I received a copy of this book from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

It started slow for me. I wasn't really getting into it. But the more I read it, the more I was hooked. And even though I was expecting a twist, I wasn't expecting that twist. I wish there had beed a little more backstory on one of the characters (won't say who because I don't want to spoil anything).

Great summer thriller and a lot of fun to read. I will definitely try this author again.

This book had me hooked! It starts off gripping and keeps you hooked until the end. I thought it was a great take on the 'house maid' / nanny books that have been releasing of late and thoroughly enjoyed it!

Such a twisty rollercoaster ride of a book! Given from several perspectives it keeps you on your toes and keeps you guessing from page to page! Definitely couldn't put it down til I finished it! If you like a good mystery/ thriller then this is for you..

The Housemaid is holy wow cow! It reminds me of Behind Closed Doors but with a lot more twists and wtf/wth in pretty much every chapter! I stayed up all night into the early morning reading it and 5 stars!

Interesting characters, intriguing plot, and good writing. The reader becomes comfortable in what they think is taking place, and then discover, all is not what it seems. Very good thriller.

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Great story with lots of unexpected twists and turns which will leave you wondering right up to the very last page! This tale of Millie, down on her luck and looking for a job and somewhere to live, finds herself as a live in housekeeper for Nina and Andy. All is not as it appears for this seemingly glamorous couple and Millie finds herself wondering what she’s let herself in for….

Wow, wow, wow. I loved this book!! I listened to it as an audiobook. It was fast-paced, interesting, believable and shocking! The characters were fabulous. I started off thinking it was the usual maid falling for the husband of the house but it was so much more than that! A really good listen.

Thank you NetGalley and auntie for this book. What a really great book. Nine is something else,you can’t help but love Millie. Enzo is such an amazing character in this book with such a twist my head spun. The description’s in this book are so clear I felt like I was watching the story before my eyes. Will definitely be recommending this book to people.

A great story full of mystery and suspense,, I really liked the short sharp chapters, and the eye catching cover definitely drew me in. The plots takes a different direction then expected and has more twists and turns then the Big Dipper rolls coaster, i definitely recommend if you love faced paced thrillers you won’t feel disappointed.