I could not finish enough of this book to be able to leave a comprehensive review, but I hope it finds its audience and I am grateful to NetGalley and the publisher for the opportunity to read an advance copy.

A twisty story Of betrayal, deception, and family. Dimon made me laugh and think about family. Very fun. Well written.

Fun, fast read with a quirky cast. You will find yourself getting pulled into the Moorewood family drama and rooting for your favorite character. Absolutely perfect for a vacation read or an escape from your own reality.

I enjoyed this book a lot! I think it'll suffer a bit due to its association with franchises like Knives Out and Oceans. It promises to deliver too much, even though it is a fun book.

I was given “Moorewood Family Rules” as an ARC from #Netgalley. “Moorewood Family Rules” rules! This book was fun, hilarious, and full of scheming family members. “Moorewood Family Rules” is the epitome of a “Knives Out” crossed over with “Ocean’s 8” and I loved every second of reading it.

The characters are incredibly unique and some times incredibly frustrating. They each were real and flawed. Some were willing to change others were not, but based off the ending I could see this story continuing on to other family members.

This is definitely worth the read and I will be purchasing a copy!

Loved it! I was engaged with the story the entire time. I liked the pacing and the flow of the story and the characters were well written. I will read more from this author.

What happens when a con man meets an heiress and starts a family? They end up with a family of con artists looking to get more money. Jillian Moorewood is the oldest child in that family and is just returning from some time in prison. But now that she’s out she’s done with all the lies and is determined to put her life back together.

This book has a lot of fun things going on - a chaotic family of criminals, a romance with a bodyguard, a strong, sarcastic female lead. Unfortunately, for me it sometimes felt like too much was happening while at the same time nothing was happening. While I did enjoy all the antics, I would have liked a stronger plot rather than just following the family. It was a fun read, it just left me wanting a bit more
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Thank you to Avon Books and NetGalley for the advance copy.

Con men, heiresses and dysfunctional families? Sign me up!

Unfortunately, I didn't love this one as much as I expected. It was less action, more squabbling. I kept waiting for something to HAPPEN and it just...never did. It was a fine book, a pleasant read, just not what I was hoping for.

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

This was a fun and fast paced read about a complicated and flawed family with a generational dedication to their “family business,” - which is in this case, grift con and fraud! The promotional blurbs compared it to Knives Out, but I think a better comparison would be “Dirty Rotten Scoundrels.” Each character is fun and dialed up to 11, it made for a very cinematic reading experience.

This one was compared to Knives Out which I LOVE! Unfortunately I did not love this book the same way. Rather than being a rom com as I had expected, this was more contemporary fiction, coming of age. The mystery and romance were not the main themes in this book as I expected. The coming of age story with a unique family was much more the star of the show.

I enjoyed this fun, silly story! It was light and easy to read. I loved Jillian's commitment to her family, but also her commitment to being a better person. Despite this being a bit of a kooky story, I think that it did a good job of highlighting how we can feel tied to our family and obligated to do for them, even when they aren't able to do for us in return.

This one did feel slow to pick up because it only happens over the course of a few days, but once it picked up I found myself much more invested.

Thank you to Avon and NetGalley for an eARC of this story in exchange for an honest review!

This is a fun book about a dysfunctional family of con artists and the woman who went to jail for them but is back and ready to upend the whole family. I would put this as a contemporary fiction with soap opera tones (think family secrets galore, scheming, romantic entanglements) more so than the romance or mystery tags I've seen. Think more Arrested Development than Oceans 11 (I really wanted more heists and grifts and they are very much not this book so avoid my misguided disappointment and you'll like this book so much more).

This book was not what I expected, but in the best way. I loved the multiple POVs, the twists, the backstabbing, and all the crimes the family was up to. All the characters were memorable and well written (and there is a large cast of characters so that's saying something). The book was a fun easy read that had some heart added to the general shenanigans the family was up to (which occasionally get a bit dark, but I would say cozy mystery level). I do felt like some of the twists were overbuilt so then it felt a little underwhelming when they were revealed, but overall the book was a great read.

I loved the closed door romance. I expected it to get a bit spicier, but was pleasantly surprised. The Moorewood Family is not one I wish to be part of, but enjoyed reading. Lots of sarcasm, back stabbing, plotting, and revenge. It was a fun escape from my day to day life.

Moorewood Family Rules by HelenKay Dimon was a delight! Jillian comes from a family of sophisticated con artists. She ends up taking the fall for them, which turns into a prison sentence. When she gets out, Jillian tries again to convince the family to go straight. Their response is to try to get rid of her, this time permanently. Such a funny concept and I loved this book! I can't wait to read more from this author!

Totally fun! I wasn't sure what I was expecting going in, but I really enjoyed this book. The cover is drool worthy and I think I'll have to buy a physical copy for my shelves!

i read this book in a day—and it felt like a fever dream! it was a fun ride, and i think i enjoyed the idea of it a lot more than the execution. ultimately, i had a lot of fun reading!

A family drama with some real wacky, quirky characters. Throw in some mystery and you get a fun read.
I had a hard time figuring things out…..I ended up more confused than anything.
Overall, this was a ok read for me.
Many thanks to NetGalley, the publisher and author for the opportunity to read this book for my honest review. All opinions expressed are my own.

The synopsis of Moorewood Family Rules pulled me right in from the start. This was such a fun read, watching each family member try to overpower Jillian's control but still falling short. I loved the banter!! It was interesting to see Jillian work through her own struggles as she tried to keep her family out of trouble. Although there was a bit of romance, this novel did focus heavily on family dynamics and it was quite refreshing. Usually family become a backdrop for a story but here they are front and center. Overall, I really enjoyed this book.

Special thanks to HelenKay Dimon and Avon for providing me an ARC copy to share my honest review.

Enjoyable! That sounds so simple but, it's the best word to describe how I felt about Moorewood Family Rules. I simply enjoyed it! It was the kind of book I needed at just the right time!

As the financial guru and oldest child of a con-family, Jillian Moorewood has returned home after thirty-nine months in prison. After being set up and taking the fall, Jillian took a prison sentence to protect her family, on ONE condition...they stop the conning. However, when she returns home, it’s to a family full of con-artists who have only upped their game! To finish what she started, Jillian delivers an ultimatum (with the power and leverage to to it), STOP NOW or LOSE ALL YOUR MONEY. But, her conning family isn't going down without a fight and Jillian is going to need backup to keep herself safe! And, you know...a sexy bodyguard will do just the trick!

Described as having a Knives Out or Ocean's 8 vibe, Moorewood Family Rules had all the family drama, humor, and action that kept me engaged and flipping to the next page! There were so many "Who Done It?" moments, I needed to keep going to find out who actually DONE it! And, the character growth of many family members, especially Jillian was so great! For you romance lovers, Beck the Bodyguard was full of "one liners of support" and a quiet protective vibe and I totally loved him! If you’re looking for something with a fast-paced, intriguing plot with a hint of romance this book is for you!

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I think this book is suffering from being categorized improperly via genre, as the basis is great, but not at all what I was expecting going in. I went into this book expecting a con artist/revenge story. What it really turned out to be was a family drama. This isn't a bad thing, but it helps to know this in advance to avoid disappointment.