First let me say I love Michele Campbell's books. The Intern is told through alternating points of view from Intern Madison Rivera and Justice Kathryn Croft. Both women have secrets and the story becomes an action packed thriller. I found this book hard to put down and will definitely recommend it to everyone. This is one of her best!

What would you do if getting what you wanted caused you to break the very rules you fight for and potentially cause harm to those you love? This book was an easy thriller to read that keeps the reader interested. A little predictable and dry at times, but a quick, easy read with enough interest to want to finish the book and see what happens. In my opinion, it is not the authors strongest work, but definitely one I would still recommend to others. #TheIntern #NetGalley

Quite a thrilling read that takes you on a journey through the justice system. Told from dual POVs one from law student Madison who is thrilled to get her internship with judge Catherine Conroy Madison's idol.
Madison does not disclose to the judge that her brother was recently arrested and the judge presiding over her brothers case is none other than judge Conroy herself.
How can that not peak my interest?! This was quite an enjoyable fast paced read

A fast paced thrill of a thriller!!!!!!!!!!! This book kept me up reading late into the night and I predict you fair readers will as well.

I really liked this book by Michele Campbell - my first ever read written by her. I never quite could figure out who the culprit was, or who was telling the truth vs lying.. which is exactly what keeps me hooked on a book. Definitely give this one a read.

I was highly anticipating reading this book but it fell short in my opinion. Too many players and criminal wrongdoings in the storyline to keep track of.

You’ll never ever guess what’s going to happen and I saw that as someone who prides themselves on figuring out twists ahead of time. This one got me good

Loved this book! I loved all the legal aspects. I liked trying to figure out who was the mastermind behind everything (I had no idea who it was). Great writing. Can't wait tonread more by this author.

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Potatoes and Paperbacks 4 ⭐️
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When her idol, esteemed judge Kathryn Conroy, invites Madison Rivera to be her intern, she thinks it’s too good to be true. And.. she’s right. As she gets closer to the judge, Madison finds out that she’s involved with some sketchy people, and has something to do with the case that framed her brother. Will Madison put the puzzle pieces together before she finds herself in jail… or worse?
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This was an enjoyable Housemaid-esque legal thriller. There were quite a few unexpected twists, although it did feel a little long to read.
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Madison got to get all dressed up and attend a prestigious legal gala with the judge. However, she also had some business to do in exchange… this was a scene I could definitely picture in a movie!

Madison is a young law student studying hard to better her life and that of her family. She is chosen to be the intern for a judge who she has admired and emulated for years. But there are secrets that she has hidden from the judge- secrets that could derail her ambitions if they come to light. As she settles into her internship she realizes that something isn't right within the judge's court. She is drawn into intrigue and danger as she tries to help her family and figure out what is going on in the court. This book has twists and turns, along with surprises along the way. #TheIntern #netgalley

The Intern is a fast paced suspense book. Campbell is clearly a knowledgeable professional in her field and the book is infused with that. Legal thrillers can be slower but this one really clipped along. I was invested in both perspectives and enjoyed the twists.

Absolutely loved this book! I read it in one sitting, it definitely keeps you interested from the start!

Madison is a Harvard Law Student and is taking classes with Judge Convoy, who she has always loved. Madison is encouraged to apply to an internship for the Judge. Her brother gets a serious drug charge and Madison quickly learns the Judge that charged him was the one and only Convoy. She has to make a decision to work with the Judge or help her troubled brother.

Madison and the Judge form a friendly relationship and Madison realizes the Judge is not all that she seems. Could their friendship help her brother? How far will Madison go to find out the truth about the Judge?

Fast paced and truly was not able to book this book down! I absolutely loved it!

Thank you for the free read of The Intern. I liked this book overall. Good thriller. Liked the lawyer aspect. Felt it was a little over the top. The ending felt rushed.

I was so excited for this book. It had the perfect blend of drama and suspense. I'd never read anything by this author before and I'm already looking forward to their next book.

The Intern by Michele Campbell is about a Harvard Law student, Madison Riviera, who has been following Judge Kathryn Conroy’s success for years. Madison has a class with the Judge, she lands an internship with the Judge, then takes her up on an offer to cat-sit her beloved cat Lucy. Madison can’t believe her luck, but at the same time, she is hiding a secret that can rip everything she has worked so hard for away in an instant. Her younger brother Danny is arrested for a crime he said he didn’t commit, and he tells Madison and her mother exactly who is behind the set up. The judge assigned to his case is none other than Judge Kathryn Conroy. When Danny goes missing, Madison will stop at nothing to find her brother and get him out of jail. As Madison begins to immerse herself further into the Judge’s life, she is beginning to see nothing is what it seems. The Judge has secrets of her own, life or death secrets, and now both women need to work together so they both make it out alive.

The story is told by two points of view, Madison and Judge Conroy. The beginning is a little slow, it as the plot unravels, we find out about the Judge’s dark past. It includes struggles of poverty, an illegitimate child born out of wedlock, abuse, control, and being part of a family with sinister motives she can’t seem to get out of. As for Madison’s point of view, she begins as a naive character but as she finds out who Kathryn really is, especially the danger she is willing to put Madison in, she quickly learns her brother was right the whole time.

As I mentioned, the story starts off slow, but it quickly picks up pace as we see the plot unfold and the secrets revealed. Stay for the long game, I promise it is worth it! The character development is one of the best I’ve read in a long time. The lead up to the surprise twisted ending will leave you with your mouth open wanting more. Some characters are truly hateful, but you will find yourself rooting for the underdogs here. This was my first Michele Campbell book, now I have to delve into more! A new fan here.

I would like to thank Netgalley, St Martin’s Press and Michele Campbell for this heart throbbing thriller. I’m giving it 4 stars, only because the beginning almost had me putting it aside never to be looked at again, but I’m telling you, hang in there.

Another fast-paced thriller from Michele Campbell! This plot has multiple perspectives. One viewpoint: Madison Rivera, who can't believe her luck when she gets an internship with a judge she’s respected since high school. The other viewpoint: Judge Kathryn Conroy, who’s worked hard to get where she is, surviving insurmountable odds.
Told in a nonlinear timeline, it may get confusing but stick with it. The timelines will meet, and it all makes sense. From time to time, you’ll mistrust or dislike both Madison and her mentor, Judge Conroy. They actually have a lot in common, including the keen ability to be calculating, scheming and shrewd. But who’ll get the upper hand? Will Madison lose her new career as a lawyer before it even begins? Will Judge Conroy allow herself to be knocked off her throne by her innocent young intern?
The pace is excellent; no boring wordiness and no dull moments. This new thriller by Michele is a must-read for mystery enthusiasts.
Thanks to St. Martin’s Press for an ARC in exchange for my honest review. The publishing date was October 3, 2023.

Madison, a law student, gets the opportunity of a lifetime when her professor/idol Judge Conroy offers her an internship. Madison is excited and decides it is best not to tell the Judge that her brother has recently been arrested, fearing she will lose the opportunity.

Then the wild ride begins. Danny goes missing from prison. Madison finds out things about Kathryn Conroy, and vice versa. And you don't know what to expect, and there were definitely some surprises.

A great good versus evil story! I switched between ebook and audio and both were well done.

Many thanks to Netgalley, MacMillan Audio and St. Martin's Press for an ALC and ARC in exchange for my honest review.

The Intern is an interesting book about a Harvard Law School student whose background somewhat resembles a professor who is actually a Federal judge. When she accepts an internship in the judge’s office, she finds herself caught up in conflicts with her mother, her brother and colleagues. This is a book that once started cannot be put down. It is well written and does not require the reader to suspend belief about anything and the ending comes as a small surprise.
It is easy to recommend this novel to all who enjoy this genre and I thank NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press for the opportunity to read and review this book prior to publication.

Having read and enjoyed several of Michele Campbell's previous books, I was happy to see that a new one was coming, one with a premise that sounded promising. And it certainly delivered on that promise. This is the story of two intelligent women who are thrown together in a cat & mouse game by family circumstances in each of their lives - but can they trust each other? And who's the cat, and who's the mouse? Madison is a driven and promising law student, Kathryn is the federal judge who inspired Madison to pursue a law career. Kathryn's offer of an internship in her office is not only a major coup for her potential legal career, it's also an opportunity to get information about her brother's court case on drug charges that he swears were a setup. We learn about the backgrounds of both women and the paths that lead them to their current situations. And we wonder - how far will each go to reach her objective?
Thanks to Netgalley and St. Martin's Press for providing a copy for an unbiased review.

Book has an interesting premise. I found the characters to be quite unlikeable but maybe I’m supposed to feel that way. Initially the book moved slowly but I did appreciate the ending. I thought it was a decent book but would have liked a bit more thrill/twist. I was able to guess a bit early on what was going to happen.