I liked the audio narrator for this one.

This book was more of a slow burn mystery than her other novels. I also consider most of her books thrillers, but I don’t know that I would really consider this a thriller. I’m just not used to that with JH books AND slow burn isn’t really my thing.

The character development was ok but I definitely think there were some missed opportunities. Would’ve been cool to have a flashback for more insight into Ruby’s childhood.

I thought it was a bit repetitive towards the middle, so I sort of felt that the middle of the book drug on. It wasn’t so slow that I lost interest completely but I definitely wasn’t flipping pages, which is how I am with most of her books. I definitely picks up towards the end.

This books wasn’t as demented as most of her books. I honestly prefer her crazier books lol. I
still can’t wait to read whatever she puts out next. Love the ice skate scene.

This book!!

First off thanks NetGalley for the audio ARC! I loved Jennifer Hilliers Little Secrets. This thriller was just as good!!

Things We Do In the Dark kept me totally obsessed. We learn of Paris whose celebrity husband was just found dead in the bathroom. Paris is full of secrets which keeps the reader guessing. Who is she? What has she done?

There’s also a dual storyline going on. The entire time you read you’re trying to make the connection which keeps you on the edge of your seat.

I went in totally blind and think that’s the best way to read a thriller. My jaw literally dropped open a few times. It kept me guessing until the absolute end. This was so well done! I also loved the meanings we kept finding for the title.

The narrator did an excellent job. I couldn’t turn it off. Highly recommend!

I will say I think some people may be triggered by some of the storyline. Some things truly made me wince but I didn’t have personal connections to them. I think some people may have a hard time if they’re not prepared.

This book is hard to define - it's not a fast paced, twisty thriller, but it's not a slow burn either. It's somewhere in between. Be ready to read about a lot of tough stuff. There's murder, family disfunction, possible suicide, exotic dancing, arson, drug use, sexual and child abuse...lots of bad stuff happening in the dark. This book is somewhere between 3.5-4 stars for me. I was drawn in but also repulsed by the content. It's not all dark, it's compelling, and it's worth a read if you can handle all of those triggers.

Paris's husband is dead, and she's been arrested for the murder. How is it possible for one woman to have this much bad luck? You see, this isn't Paris's first time around the dead body of someone she knows, and its also apparently not the only death she's responsible for. What follows is the winding tale of what happened to Paris, what happened to Joey, and what happened to Mae.

What's wild is the story isn't even really about the husband's death, It's more about Paris's past than anything, and how that ties into what she was doing in the days leading to her husband's death. His death is more a framing mechanism to understand her mental state and priorities. As you learn more about Paris, and also about the mysteriously disappeared Mae, and equally distressing death of Joey (and Joey's mother who was a famous murderer) you learn about the horrors Paris lived through again and again. I'll say here, this is a hard book to read. While nothing explicitly happens, there's the lasting panic and damage that her childhood trauma still enacts on her, you can see the tendrils of time affecting every action she makes. You can also see how she was beginning to heal in her marriage. Making her husband's untimely death even more tragic. There's discussion of suicide, child sexual and physical abuse, drug usage, and murder. Most of it happens off screen and is only alluded to or briefly described. A lot of the murder details get explicit. It was a very tough book to listen to, and even harder to put down.

The characters were so well fleshed out and three dimensional. Their backgrounds and actions all made sense even when you didn't disagree. You could see how what they'd been through led to what they were doing. Y0u could understand every action Paris takes. It's heart wrenching, but its reality.

As the story progresses it wasn't twists that had my jaw on the floor so much as it was surprise as different aspects were unveiled. While you knew certain things happened, when the scene finally happened I was left shocked at how it unfolded.

It was a book I would want to read again just to properly untangle it all, to properly track the different threads and to better give the characters the attention they deserve. They went through hell. Paris in particular is an amazing, tough woman that deserves all the respect in the world.

Content warning: Murder, child abuse, sexual violence, suicide, Mental health, addiction, racism, body shaming, misogyny.

This story pulled me in & wouldn’t let go! It’s a mystery/psychological thriller with twists & turns.

It unraveled so slowly & had a satisfying ending.

The story opens with a crime for which Joey seems to be guilty. Ruby is a child of abuse & a mother doling out the same in spades to Joey/Paris. There are two murders and the mystery unravels in two timelines.

If you can stomach the long list of TWs it’s a really good book with a satisfying ending!!

This is my 2nd book by this author. I like this just as much as the 1st one, and I really like the 1st one quite a bit. It's an interesting mystery with well fleshed out characters. It was well paced out and you didn't want to put it down.Thank you to net galley and the publisher for the advanced copy and exchange for an honest review.

Things We Do In The Dark was my third novel by Jennifer Hillier and I enjoyed it just as much as the last two. Her books are typically thrillers, through and through. In Things We Do In The Dark, there is more mystery and drama than THRILLS necessarily, but the book is so engaging, I would defy anyone to claim they aren't riveted by it. I don't want to talk toooooo much about plot because it might take away from some of the surprise and enjoyment of the novel so I will try to be a bit light on details. I loved the story of Paris and her dead, much older husband. Accused of murder, no one, including the reader and Paris, herself, knows whether or not she is guilty of murdering him. There is another storyline involving a child-abusing single mom, Ruby, who is soon to be released early from the murder conviction she received after killing a married lover. Yet another storyline, tying the two stories together is of Podcaster, former journalist, Drew. While most thriller readers will figure out early how the stories are tied together, it doesn't take away from the fun of the story.

The author herself lays out some trigger warnings early on, and though I generally do not need them, I was glad to know about some of them going into the novel. I do not love being surprised by child abuse, and the warning helped me be less shocked when I got to those points in the book without taking away any of the horrificness.

If anyone has read and loved Jennifer Hillier before, that person will love Things We Do In The Dark. If someone is a thriller OR a mystery lover who doesn't mind a PG-13 level of grittiness, that person will love Things We Do In The Dark. And even though this book is not True Crime, I believe anyone who likes True Crime and/or True Crime podcasts, that person will love Things We Do In The Dark.

Thank you everyone for this early copy of Things We Do In The Dark on audio!

This was the true crime thriller I’ve needed in my life. I’ll admit, I’ve been really disappointed by most thrillers I’ve read lately. And this book was awesome. I loved every moment of it, and it even surprised me at the end.

After reading/listening to this book, I think it’ll be a book that I buy a physical copy of to have on my shelf. Great book! Be sure to look into the trigger warnings before reading this book.

𝔸𝕦𝕕𝕚𝕠𝕓𝕠𝕠𝕜/𝔹𝕠𝕠𝕜 ℝ𝕖𝕧𝕚𝕖𝕨

𝚃𝚑𝚒𝚗𝚐𝚜 𝚆𝚎 𝙳𝚘 𝚒𝚗 𝚝𝚑𝚎 𝙳𝚊𝚛𝚔 𝚋𝚢 𝙹𝚎𝚗𝚗𝚒𝚏𝚎𝚛 𝙷𝚒𝚕𝚕𝚒𝚎𝚛
@𝙹𝚎𝚗𝚗𝚒𝚏𝚎𝚛𝙷𝚒𝚕𝚕𝚒𝚎𝚛𝙱𝚘𝚘𝚔𝚜
𝙿𝚞𝚋 𝚍𝚊𝚝𝚎: 𝙹𝚞𝚕𝚢 𝟷𝟿, 𝟸𝟶𝟸𝟸
𝙽𝚊𝚛𝚛𝚊𝚝𝚘𝚛: 𝙲𝚊𝚛𝚕𝚊 𝚅𝚎𝚐𝚊
@𝙸𝙰𝚖𝙲𝚊𝚛𝚕𝚊𝚅𝚎𝚐𝚊
𝙳𝚞𝚛𝚊𝚝𝚒𝚘𝚗: 𝟷𝟷𝙷 𝟻𝟶𝙼

I have read or listened to all of Jennifer Hilliers books, needless to say, I am A. FAN.! Things We Do in the Dark is just the chefs kiss of psychological thrillers – twisty, tense, and suspenseful - I ate this up AND I licked the spoon!

𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙂𝙞𝙨𝙩

Paris Peralta is a woman accused of murdering her husband, a man famous and beloved, and all the evidence points to her guilt but could there be more at play?

𝙈𝙮 𝙏𝙝𝙤𝙪𝙜𝙝𝙩𝙨

There are two stories going on, past and present, and I loved the way Ms. Hillier combined the two to give me, the reader, a thrilling ride into the life of two characters, Joey and Paris. What’s their connection to each other? Who’s lying and who’s telling the truth? Who has something to hide?

Everyone has a secret, some more dangerous than others.

There are well-developed and multi-faceted secondary characters, mostly seen through the eyes of Joey in the past and Paris in the present, that kept the story mysterious and suspenseful and definitely kept my interest throughout. In true Hillier fashion, it didn’t take me long to become invested in the characters and their story.

Narration: This is narrated by Carla Vega and what a talent! She moves the story forward with all the emotion and nuance needed to do justice to this absolute gem of a thriller.

My thanks to @Macmillan.Audio for this gifted ALC and to @Minotaur_Books for this gifted DRC

This was absolutely fantastic. The title is like a quadruple entendre (sp?)

And the main character has so many layers of secrets from so many different people that I had to keep going back to reread.

What a brilliantly written character. I love her.

There were multiple time lines thst could have easily become convoluted but it didn't. Hillier pulled them off, seamlessly and expertly.

This book fell a bit flat for me and that saddened me a bit as I loved the blurb, but the entire reading just felt slow. I also was pretty sure what was going to happen fairly early on and that isn't a usual occurrence for me with thrillers.

I did like the author's writing, and I can def see myself picking up another one of her books in the future. The bones of a well-written story were there, this just wasn't the one for me.

The narration was clear, the voice was pleasant to listen to and it was pace very good.

This was a great thriller! I love her books so I was excited to listen to this one. The narration was really good and kept me engaged and guessing the whole time. There were some great twists! Highly recommend this one!

I liked, but did not love, Hillier's latest. It's definitely not the edge-of-your-seat thriller I was expecting, but more of a dark, slow-burn, somewhat "suspenseful" drama. I had a hard time with the flashbacks which made the plot drag on quite a bit, and considered DNF a few times, but in the end decided to stick with it. Kudos to the audiobook narrator who did a phenomenal job with this one.
Thank you NetGalley and Macmillan Audio for early access to this audiobook in exchange for my honest review.

Twists and turns galore! *Also, there are triggers for SA - so be warned*

I really enjoyed this story. Carla Vega does an amazing job narrating. Her voice was soothing, and the story flowed perfectly. She was fantastic.

Paris has a rich, WAY older, famous husband who has just turned up dead. The cops show up and arrest Paris and so begins her journey to prove her innocence.

Joey had an extremely hard life. Her abusive mother went to prison for murdering her married lover. She later had to stay with relatives who were just as awful. And as an adult, she died in a fire.

This story was told in several parts, alternating between past and present. I didn't find it confusing to follow, so that's a huge plus for me. Also, I really REALLY enjoyed the end. I actually guessed the ending, however I waivered towards the end if I was going to be correct or not. It was quite a shock at the ending and I love that.

I definitely recommend this one!

I am bit disappointed with this book though. The title promised Gone Girl level villainous protagonist and I felt the book didn’t deliver. There are plenty of villains and they do horrible things but felt bit manufactured for shock factor.

The narrator was sooo good! She conveyed urgency of a situation or state of mind of a character sooo well, I enjoyed it and will look for other books narrated by her!

Thank you netgalley and Macmillan Audio for letting me read this book for my honest review.

Jennifer Hillier remains a forde to be reckoned with when it comes to murder, twisted secrets and dark pasts. Reader beware there are some very serious trigger warnings included child abuse and sexual assault to name a few. Hillier's ability to craft characters and weave together a past/present storyline as she brings her plot full circle is unrivaled.

As Paris Peralta is escorted out of the house she shares with her famous comedian husband it's obvious the wife is always the murderer. Despite being convicted of murder in the court of public opinion, with many other secrets she's guilty of, she's adamant she didn't kill her husband.

Two stories come together as readers begin to see the real Paris Peralta. The tragedy, intrigue and mystery keep readers glued to the story, in this not to be missed thrill ride!

Jennifer Hillier is consistently entertaining and this one is no different. A recommended purchase in all formats for collections where thrillers are popular.

Paris is starting over when her comedian husband is found dead in a bathtub. Paris is accused of murder and with a history like hers, its going to be hard to prove otherwise. Back and forth chapters make for a gripping storyline that will keep you sucked in until the end.

This one grabbed me from page one. Great character building, and suspense. I've read Jennifer HIllier before, so I knew what I was in for, but man the child abuse, I hate that, it breaks my heart. She's definitely not afraid to dig deep into the nasty parts of the world most of us have the privilege of not living in. . This one has all the nasty parts, but is redeeming and I feel like, most of the good guys win in the end, not all, because she keeps it real.
I recommend all her books. She hasn't let me down yet, she shocks me every time.;

Jennifer Hillier continues to surprise me with her detailed storylines, compelling characters, and fantastic plots! Things We Do in the Dark is a story woven between the current time and the early years of the main character. It was a fantastic story, and I would recommend it for domestic thriller readers!

Paris Peralta has a past, and she hopes to always keep it separated from her current life. When she finds her famous husband dead in the bathtub, and the police find her in what looks like a murdering position, she’s thrown into the spotlight. With her face in every media avenue, her past smashes into her present, and we’re along for the ride!

I enjoyed that this story was told through Paris’ perspective as well as a podcast reporter, Drew. I enjoyed Drew’s perspective and voice in the story. He gave interesting backstory, and I enjoyed having him in the story.

This one isn’t a heart pounding thriller like some of Hillier’s book, so I would recommend going into this one as more of a mystery to unravel and understand. I knew where we were headed for most of the book, but I still found the reveals to be fun and interesting. I enjoyed the storytelling, and I would absolutely recommend this!

Paris, a Filipino yoga instructor, comes out of a haze covered in blood and holding a straight razor next to her wealthy husband Jimmy’s body. Jimmy is 30 years older than her and a retired comedian who’s recently decided to re-enter the spotlight after some election jokes gave his career a new boost.

Paris doesn’t like the spotlight but that doesn’t mean she’d hurt Jimmy. He’s much older but she loves him. Paris has had a hard life. She grew up in Canada and fled to make a new life, with a new identity, in the PNW. It’s clear that she did something there that is coming back to haunt her but what could it be?

The other side of this story is back in Canada. Drew, a successful podcast host, is doing a season on the Ice Queen, a woman who murdered her rich boyfriend and is supposed to be doing life in prison but avoided it by claiming to be a #metoo victim. She also happens to be the abusive mother of Joey, one of his best friends.

How do these situations, past and present, fit together? With Drew one one side of the border investigating Joey’s death and Paris on the other side fighting to remain free, who will figure it all out first or will it all collide?!

This was a great mystery. I’m always amazed by Hillier’s ability to weave timelines together. When you follow different characters for long portions of the book and then switch, it can be choppy but she always makes it enjoyable and it clicks together. I also love her taste in music and think it’s cute how she fits that in to her books! This was very twisty. I caught on to a few and was blindsided by a few!

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the chance to read, listen and review. I received audio and ebook. Narration was fantastic!