Absolutely loved this book! Once again Freida McFadden does not disappoint!

Thank you Netgalley for this ARC in exchange for an honest opinion.

Absolutely loved this sequel to The Housemaid! I was so excited to see where Millie’s story would pick up from the ending of The Housemaid. Zero disappointment here!! Freida McFadden immediately caught my attention (per usual) and kept me guessing until the very end!

Thank you so much @netgalley & —- for this ARC of The Housemaid’s Secret!

𝙎𝙝𝙤𝙧𝙩 𝙨𝙮𝙣𝙤𝙥𝙨𝙞𝙨: Millie gets hired by Douglas Garrick, a rich and successful CEO, to do housework in his penthouse. His wife, who is very ill, stays locked away in their guest bedroom. Douglas always warns Millie not to disturb his wife, Wendy, but Millie can’t help but worry that something isn’t quite right.

Wow! I mean wow!! Freida, you really outdid yourself. This was fantastic!! I had such a fun time reading it. Was great to see Millie again and see what shenanigans she would get up to next.

ARC Review: I couldn't wait to hear what Millie was up to following our first adventure with her, and Freida did not disappoint. Just when I thought I knew what would come next, I was kept guessing right to the very last page.

McFadden definitely has a way of pulling you in from the start and keeps you attached through every last twist.

Let me first say that I am a HUGE Freida fan. But, this book was a tiny bit of a disappointment. One of the things I love about her books are that I usually can’t figure the twist at all and I guessed this one pretty soon. But, it was still a fun little thriller and there was a nice twist at the very, very end. Overall, I did enjoy reading more of Millie’s story.

Millie gets a job as a housemaid working for Douglas Garrick and his wife Wendy in their amazing penthouse apartment, however Douglas tells Millie not to disturb his wife in the guestroom as she is ill and Millie soon suspects that something is going on. When she hears crying and sees blood spots, she gets concerned for Wendy's safety and knows she will do anything to help. But her helpfulness has got her into a lot of trouble in the past - how far will she go this time?

Another fantastic book by Freida McFadden, this was one of the best books I've read. An exciting and tense plot with shocking twists and turns, just brilliant!

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for an advance copy of the book in return for my honest feedback.

Yet another excellent read from Freida McFadden! She has become an automatic read author for me, meaning buy/read her books as soon as I can get my hands on a copy.

In the follow up to The Housemaid we are back with Millie who has garnered a reputation for helping women in difficult domestic situations. She is working for a new family, the Garricks, and clearly the wife needs her help.

In ways that only Freida McFadden can write, the twists in this book send you on a roller coaster. Every time you think you have it figured out, assume you are wrong. Extremely well written. I may have liked this one better than the first.

Thank you to the author, NetGalley, and Bookouture for the advance reader copy. I am leaving my honest review.

Y’all The Housemaid’s Secret was a fun read! This book picks up a few years after The Housemaid. Millie is once again desperate to find a job and willing to overlook iffy circumstances for an employer that will ignore her rocky past.

You’d think the girl would have learned something, but obviously not! That might actually be my biggest problem with The Housemaid’s Secret. It feels like Millie learned nothing from her previous problems and just continues making stupid decisions. The first part of this was a little bit slower than I expected, but it eventually drew me in. I found the writing engaging, the twists fun, and the chapters were perfectly short!

All in all, I enjoyed this book! Four stars!

Thank you NetGalley and Bookouture for the ARC in exchange for an honest review. The Housemaid’s Secret publishes on February 20, 2023.

After discovering Freida McFadden two months ago I knew I wanted to read all of her books.
If you liked The Housemaid, you will love The Housemaid's Secret.

Millie is a unique character, with a shady past. She is unpredictable, and not a person you want on your bad side. Character development for her was interesting because we see bits and pieces of what makes Millie tick, and glimpses of her past, but never fully get the whole picture. I feel like there's so much more to Millie than we've seen.

Like the previous book, The Housemaid, this story gives readers an unsettling twist. It was clever and unpredictable. The unique plot twist added originality and gives the reader something to think about.

The pace was very good, well drawn out without becoming slow. It had me guessing and wanting to know where this was going.

I enjoy books with a twist, and Freida McFadden has nailed this aspect of writing.

Great book. I will recommend this to friends and family, as well as various social media apps.

Millie has a secret life; she has spent a lot of time in the past helping women escape their abusive partners. But she has left all of that behind to put herself through school to become a social worker and be with her new boyfriend Brock. When Douglas Garrick calls her to work as a cleaning person for his sickly wife Wendy, she jumps at the chance to earn extra income. There’s just one stipulation: don’t ever go into his wife’s room. One day, Millie can’t help but knock on the door when she hears a strange sound. What she discovers behind it ends up being more shocking than anything she has ever seen before.

I loved The Housemaid, so I was beyond excited to see Millie’s story continue. Though this book can technically be read as a stand-alone, it’s more fun if you read the first book first. I loved getting Millie’s perspective as well as Wendy’s. As with all of Freida’s books, I devoured this! The story flowed easily and was so exciting I couldn’t put it down. And in true Freida fashion, there were several twists I didn’t see coming. I don’t know how she does it, but she never disappoints! I loved this book and if you enjoy twisty thrillers, you will too!

“The Housemaid’s Secret” is out NOW! This review will be shared to my Instagram blog (@books_by_the_bottle) shortly 😊

The Housemaid’s Secret is the perfect follow up to Millie’s life after her stay with the Winchesters. This book exceeded my expectations and as always Freida throws in unexpected twists as soon as you think you’ve figured it out. Freida delivers a captivating thriller as always!

I really enjoyed this sequel to The Housemaid. I liked how another character from the first book followed Millie to the second. I liked the twists and turns and how it all played out.

Buckle up for this sequel in the Housemaid series. Freida has done it again! Strongly recommend reading the Housemaid first to get the background info.

Millie is back on track to get her life in order, and unbeknownst to her, she's made herself quite a reputation.

I have never said,'Oh wow!' , 'no way!' , 'oh snap!' Outloud, in public, so many times. The way that Freida had laid everything out was so meticulous. My jaw was open throughout the last half of the book, no doubt.

If you want an easy read and fast paced thriller that will completely captivate you from the start - this is the one for you!

Thanks so much to NetGalley and Bookouture for this ARC - can't wait to share this after the release date.

This was my first Freida McFadden book. What I didn't know before reading it was that it was the second in 'The Housemaid' series. As soon as I finished this ARC, I downloaded the first book, and I read the both of them in two days!

This novel (and its predecessor) is fast and fun - it's not too long, it is somewhat formulaic, but it's done so WELL. I might call it a "comfort domestic noir thriller." Our heroine Millie gets caught up in dangerous situations, and she should probably have more fear than she does -- this time, she's attempting to rescue a woman being held hostage by her abusive, two-faced husband, both of whom happen to be her employers. Millie faces resistance the entire way, as well as struggles within her own relationships. The satisfying ending involves an unexpected "girl power" pairing - I loved it.

4/5 stars. Looking forward to reading many more by this author.

Thank you Bookouture and NetGalley for an early copy of The Housemaid’s Secret. I was beyond excited to hear this was a sequel and I got to review it, soooooooo could NOT wait and Boy what a DISAPPOINTMENT!!!! I mean what happened? The writing was very juvenile like and Millie was ridiculous!!! There was of course a twist halfway through that made it more interesting but a Major disappointment. Nothing like The Housemaid, sorry to say but pass on this one.

Every so often a reviewer reads a book that stands above the rest in its category. The Housemaid's Secret is one of those rare finds. Freida McFadden's standalone second installment of the Housemaid series is a gem that's a must read for mystery fans. The protagonist, Millie Calloway, is everywoman with more grit than most, and I rooted for her each step of her difficult journey. The story is filled with tension, brilliant twists and turns, and laugh out loud moments that kept me glued to the pages. McFadden's writing is outstanding, the pacing is perfect, and the characters are unique and memorable. I can hardly wait to read the rest of the series (and Book One, which I unfortunately missed). Highly recommended. Already at the top of my Best Books of 2023 list.

Many thanks to NetGalley and Bookouture for providing an ARC to read and review. This review will appear on Bayside Book Reviews at https://baysidebookreviews.com and its Instagram page on release day.
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I enjoyed the first Housemaid, so I was really excited to receive an ARC for this one, because I just couldn't wait to read it! This book didn't disappoint: it was full of crazy twists and turns, most of which I did not anticipate (I did guess one of them).

Millie is once again working for horrible rich people. When the book opens,  she is nannying and housekeeping for a self-centered rich bitch. Amber fires her without cause and without severance pay, so she is desperate to find another job, which is easier said than done, given her dark past and prison record. What kind of person would hire her? A person with dark secrets of their own.

Millie works diligently to clean the Garricks' already spotless penthouse, and makes them delicious meals with exotic, hard to find ingredients. She does her best to do her job and mind her business, but before long it becomes apparent that something strange, and possibly evil, is going on in this deluxe apartment in the sky. If Mrs. Garrick is in trouble, she can't just ignore it: she has to help. Once Millie finds out what's really going on, it will be almost impossible to extricate herself from this messy domestic drama.

Thanks to NetGally and Bookouture for my ARC.

After reading some heavier literary fiction over the holidays I needed a fast-paced story I could fly though and THE HOUSEMAID'S SECRET did it for me. Was this a literary masterpiece with writing that needed to be savored? It was not. Was it the perfect page-turning palate cleanser that I could binge in a few days? It most certainly was.

This is the second book in a series and it will be to your advantage if you've binged THE HOUSEMAID before picking this one up. I'm intentionally vague in my synopsis as I think it's best to go into these stories as blind as possible. Freida McFadden has clever twists and turns that will keep you guessing and the less you know, the better. I'd highly recommend a buddy to drink these books down with because the theories and speculations are the most fun!

Be sure to pick up THE HOUSEMAID and THE HOUSEMAID'S SECRET when you're in need of a quick thrill.

RATING: 4/5
PUB DATE: February 20, 2023

Many thanks to NetGalley and Bookouture for an electronic ARC In exchange for an honest review. Review will be posted to www.instagram.com/kellyhook.readsbooks in advance of publication date.

Wow!! It’s not often that the sequel is better than the original, but this one is amazing!! I never saw the ending coming!! I will continue to read every book Frida writes! Now they just need to make this into a Lifetime movie! Don’t miss this one!!

AMAZING!

Absolutely devoured this book. Great plot and a great twist. I usually like to pride myself on being able to tell where a book is going but this kept me guessing and it was brilliant. I loved the first instalment of The Housemaid series but I think this is better.

Cannot recommend enough and thank you to NetGalley and Bookouture for the opportunity to read prior to release.