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This sequel to The Housemaid is everything I never knew I needed. Without giving away spoilers, Millie is at it again. She just can’t help but help! Character development-10, twists-10, ending 15. Love love love. Hoping for a 3rd!!!!

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Millie has become one of my favorite characters. I loved her first story and this second story was even better! I love how there are so many questions throughout the book to keep you guessing and then everything ties up nicely with a bunch of twists! This was such a fun read!

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5 Stars!! Amazing. Suspenseful. Twists. Jaw dropping. With hints of Freida's humor. She does it again!!

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I was in for the first half of the book, and then, the author completely lost me. I think that this book used every thriller trope (not in a good way).

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I absolutely loved this book. The cover is really inviting, The storyline is completely gripping from start to finish with many twists and turns right up until the very end. The characters are brilliantly written too.

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My Review:
Loved!!!!! Another great read by this fantastic author. I didn’t know how this one was going to top the first book in the series but she did it. This was just as good and even better than the first one. I don’t know how this author keeps writing masterpieces but she does. This author was a new one for me when I read the first book in the series The Housemaid. I didn’t know what to expect but I got a wonderful surprise when I read it. Then I found out there was a sequel. Well I just had to get that one early and boy I’m so happy I did. It was just as shocking and left me more speechless than the first one. I raced though this book very quickly otherwise I wouldn’t have been able to accomplish anything in my real life. I would’ve kept thinking about what was going to happen next and get nothing done. This book had it all. I loved all the characters, storyline and especially that ending. That ending brought the book full circle for me. Everyone got exactly what they deserved and I loved that the most. After reading this book my new motto is going to be never trust anyone. I want to thank this author for such a great read and I can’t wait to read more of her books. Trust me after I read this series I downloaded quite a few of her books and will get to them very soon. I also wanted to let everyone know that this can be read as a stand alone but it definitely helped that I read the first book. There were little jokes throughout the book that you would only get if you read the first one. I hope this little bit of information helps.

In conclusion, the plot, the characters and all the twists in this book made this book an enjoyable read. I would definitely recommend it and happily give it 5 Hearts❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

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When my favourite author comes out with a sequel to my favourite book you know that I had to read it. This book I went into with very high hopes considering how much I rave about the original and this author to boot I knew that it could only be good. The beginning of this book was amazing and had me hooked from the first word. I couldn’t wait to see what else was going to happen. This book was a real page turner, and I was thrilled to see our main character Millie was back in this one. Just like the original Millie is a very strongly written character that was easy for the reader to enjoy and connect to. The book starts out with Millie getting fired from her horrible nanny joy and desperate to regain employment. When she successfully gets a new job with a wealthy family, the Garrisons she thinks everything is looking up for her. However, since it is just the beginning, we know that all is not as it seems. Millie sees a lot happening behind the interior of that massive house and what is the real reason that Mrs. Garrison won’t leave her room or even communicate with anyone. This book was full of mystery and just like all other books by Freaida McFadden it had me pulled in all different directions, right when I was convinced I knew what was going to happen, I had the rug pulled out from under me in the best possible way. I loved everything about this book from the characters to the amazing plot and everything in between. I have no idea how Frieda continues to come up with such amazing stories all the time that continuously leave the reader on the edge of their seat and searching through all the red herrings, however she does it again and just as well as the first time. I loved how the author did a bunch of back and forth on what was happening with Millie but also what was going on before she got there between Mr. and Mrs. Garrison. This read was just as good and intense as the first book and that is very impressive. This book not only lives up to the very high standards I have for her book and the first one in this series in particular, but it manages to stand strong all on its own. Amazing read and such a great series that I’m glad to say will be my top ten list forever to come.

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The Housemaid, book one in the series, is an excellent read. Book two takes this series over the top. Did Frieda McFadden invent suspense? Yes, I lost sleep, and it was absolutely worth it. Mollie, the protagonist, is multifaceted. Mollie is caring, impulsive, uncertain, fearless, funny, and smart. Down and out, and recently fired from a housemaid position, Mollie is hired by a wealthy NYC couple. Her new employers have some dangerous and mysterious secrets. So Mollie does what Mollie does best. This is a five-star suspense thriller. It's best to read book one first to experience the background stories and characters and to set the stage for book two. You won't be sorry. The spins and twists are surprising and unpredictable. The ending was too good. It fooled me, and I loved it. Thank you, Netgalley for the excellent opportunity to read A Housdmaid's Secret.

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Whats not to like about a Freida book? Nothing. My only problem with her books is I hate to finish one when there are no more to read. This one does not disappoint....except it wont be out until February 2023. I was blessed with an ARC and loved every page of it.

If you read the first one, THE HOUSEMAID, you will understand what I mean. We follow Millie, down on her luck who gets a job as a housemaid to a rich guy, since his wife is laid up in bed. But she is told not to go into the bedroom. Right there, your interest is piqued. This page turner will keep you up all night....and the twists are just mind blowing. Become a Freida Reader...you wont regret it!

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WOW - 5 stars! If you grew to love Millie in the first book in the series "The Housemaid", you are in for a total treat.

Our friend Millie has landed a new job in the Upper West Side of Manhattan working for a wealthy man who is the CEO of a major tech company. Things seem to be going well in her new role, but in true Freida form, things seem to take a turn for the worse when she learns of his wife Wendy, and just when you think you have everything figured out, things get switched up again and again. With every twist there's an additional turn, and this is something that kept me intrigued.


I devoured this book as quickly as I could read it - and am incredibly grateful for the opportunity to read it early! Freida plants small details (which may seem insignificant at the time) along the way - but every sentence has purpose and meaning! It always ties together, and the ability to pull these small pieces of the puzzle together really kept me engaged. Her short chapters also make this a real page turner, and if you loved the original, you will love this sequel. It has a different feel than the first book - but this was a big plus to me.

Thank you to Net Galley, Bookouture, and Freida McFadden for the opportunity to read "The Housemaid's Secret" with an ARC copy.

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Once again blown away by a Frieda book! Never saw the twists coming- and once they start coming they don’t stop to the very end. This story got me from the beginning and kept me intrigued the entire time. I love how I never know what to expect and this book was not a let down whatsoever. Loved getting to know Millie more and see this story unfold! Great writing- short chapters, the way to my heart!

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What a dark twisted novel. The beginning was boring but keep going. The scene is just being set for you. Another great book by Freida.

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Freida McFadden is the ultimate mastermind of twists you never see coming! And with The Housemaid’s Secret, the unseen twists keep coming!

Completely enjoyed this book, despite wanting to scream “No, Millie!!” repeatedly and strangle one of the other characters (I won’t spoil who!). Highly recommend it for any lover of great plot twists!

Many thanks to NetGalley and Bookouture for the ARC in exchange for my honest review!

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5 stars!!! Wow!!! This book in true Freida style is twisty, humorous, and full of suspense. Do not miss this one!!!

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I loved this book as much as the first one, and to be honest I never expect that. While I was instantly invested in this after getting to know the characters in The Housemaid, I do believe I would have loved it almost as much without that prior knowledge. I thought the storyline was perfectly executed. 5/5! Killed it, Freida!

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OMG such a good sequel, so many plot twists i did not see coming. I could continuously read about Millie and Enzo. Thanks NetGalley for the ARC!

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Another fabulous book by Freida. It was so fast-paced with so many shocking twists. I loved picking back up on Millie's new life (and love life!). I truly loved her character because of how she cares and fights for other people. She knows she shouldn't get involved, but does anyway because that's just who she is. I rated this book four stars because, surprisingly, I liked the first book more. I think I just liked the build-up of the characters more in the first book. I thought some of the twists in this one were a little predictable, but not all of them, so it still had me on my toes. Overall, I definitely recommend this book to my fellow psychological thriller readers who are looking for a quick, fun, and revenge filled story!

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Freida has done it again!

Really enjoyed The Housemaids Secret. I love that Freidas books are easy to get into and not excessively long. And she always has a twist up her sleeve at the end!!
If you’ve enjoyed any other book of hers, you should definitely read this one!

Thank you to NetGalley for the ARC!!

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Frieda McFadden’s books just get better and better! Her latest novel, The Housemaid’s Secret is another fabulous read! It was fun, fast paced, and had twists galore. I love Frieda’s writing style. It’s not overly descriptive and her storytelling just flows perfectly. I flew through this book and enjoyed every page. The short chapters and multiple POV’s are another perk in this book.
The ending was one what made me stop and say to myself “whoa, I hadn’t had THAT thought before!!”

This is definitely a must read!! Many thanks to Bookouture and to Netgalley for the ARC

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What an amazing, psychological read! I have to admit, I did not read book 1 in the series. I was able to read and grasp the character of Millie. I enjoyed the suspense and the character development. I love when a book makes me gasp! This pulled me in and I couldn’t wait to finish. I will go back and read book 1 for sure. Super excited for more to come with this character in a book 3!
Thank you NetGalley for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

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