Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin’s press for this ARC of The Heiress by a favorite author of mine, Rachel Hawkins.

Secrets deliciously revealed in epistolary readings about Golden Handcuffs, family drama and trauma, in multiple POV of Camden and Jules made for a compulsory and atmospheric domestic thriller!

I loved this book, every chapter, every family drama/mystery trope.

I do also love a happy ending even though the scandalous nuance to that “happy” is present.

Five stars!

After the death of the infamous and wealthy Ruby McTavish Callahan Woodward Miller Kenmore, her adopted son, Camden, unexpectedly inherits her estate and fortune. Despite his reluctance to embrace his McTavish legacy, he and his wife, Jules, are drawn back to Ashby House, the family's mansion in the Blue Ridge mountains. However, returning home reveals the complex web of secrets surrounding Ruby's life and the McTavish family. As Jules delves into Ruby's mysterious past, she becomes determined to uncover the truth behind Ruby's enigmatic choices, the rumors of her childhood disappearance, the suspicious deaths of her husbands, and the adoption of Camden. The couple soon realizes that the inheritance they've received is more than just material wealth, as they confront buried family secrets that bind them to Ashby House and Ruby's legacy, transcending the boundaries of life and death.
"The Heiress" immediately drew me in and kept my interest throughout the story. It was a thoroughly enjoyable read; I couldn't put it down. The narrative is filled with unexpected plot twists and turns in almost every chapter, creating a suspenseful atmosphere that kept me eagerly turning the pages. "The Heiress" seamlessly intertwines the past and present, crafting a captivating narrative about greed, power, and a complex family legacy spanning generations.

In this gripping tale, we follow the perspectives of three main characters, each with a distinct and compelling voice. Ruby, the enigmatic heiress, shares her life story through a series of candid letters, revealing her wit and intelligence. Then there's Camden, Ruby's adopted son, who endured a difficult upbringing within the McTavish family. After a decade away, he returns home with his strong-willed wife, Jules, forming a resilient trio amidst a backdrop of challenging family dynamics. While the story introduces various side characters, such as Cam's cousins Ben and Libby and their grandmother Nelle, it's the resilience and complexity of Ruby, Cam, and Jules that truly shine. Despite the flaws in some of the supporting cast, the depth and growth of these three central narrators make this novel a compelling read, defying the usual challenges of multiple perspectives in a story.

I thoroughly enjoyed the novel, particularly its well-executed plot twists and the captivating letters in Ruby's chapters. While I can't claim the twists were entirely unexpected, the intricate family drama kept me from truly anticipating them. I found myself deeply absorbed in Ruby's story, to the point where I would gladly read an entire novel dedicated solely to her life. Hawkins showcased exceptional skill in crafting every element of this book, making it a standout read for me. My only critique of "The Heiress" is that it wasn't long enough; I got to the end and just wanted more. It was so captivating that I could easily see it as a movie.

I've read almost all of Rachel Hawkins' books, including The Ex Hex series she wrote under Erin Sterling, and every time, she never fails to captivate me. It doesn't matter where the story is set, who the characters are, or even what the plot is about—Hawkins just knows how to create a story that hooks you in completely.

"The Heiress" is expected to publish January 9, 2024. Huge thanks to NetGalley and St. Martin's Press for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Y'all, this one was a heckuva ride, and I absolutely loved it. Cameron goes back home after his adopted mother dies. She's a very wealthy heiress who was known for her wealth, as well as the deaths of several husbands, and for being a high-profile kidnapping victim as a child. Yes, that's a lot of things. As Cameron returns home, his mom's blood relatives are frustrated that everything has been left to him. But here's the thing, THERE IS SO MUCH MORE TO THE STORY. Through Ruby's letters, Cameron and his wife Jules start to learn his mom's real story. As you can imagine, very little is what is seems, and these people have all the secrets. This was such a captivating read, and I loved the way bits of Ruby's real story were revealed along the way, as well as the truth about other characters! Thanks to NetGalley for the early look at this January 2024 release!

3.75 Stars

This really reads like a soap opera or like a few episodes of Dynasty- not in a bad way though lol it totally worked.



This is definitely a fast paced and intriguing read. It's full of family drama, family fortune, a sprawling old gothic like estate, lies, murder, betrayal, and secrets. I was quickly pulled into this and honestly fell asleep around 3am with my kindle in my hands because I wanted to keep going.

This is listing as a thriller, and I would say- it's most definitely not one. It's very low on the suspense and twists... I'm usually pretty good at guessing twists but these were glaring right at you with a neon sign. It didn't take away from the book for me though, there were still a few things that I needed to read in order for everything to really fit into place. So again, not a heart pounding thrill ride filled with twists and turns but more a mystery of a long family legacy - not just any family but a family so rich and powerful capable of almost anything. Imagine the things you start finding out once you start digging and uncovering things.


I enjoyed almost all of the characters, especially Ruby. Jules got on my nerves from time to time and I didn't like the vibe she was giving off but aside from that the characters are all well rounded and fairly fleshed out.

The ending is a little far fetched but so is the rest of the story, this is for pure enjoyment and entertainment.. not to pick apart and talk about the unlikeliness of it happening- that's what a soap opera is right? All over the top drama but entertaining nonetheless. 😊



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Many thanks to NetGalley, St. Martin's Press and Rachel Hawkins for this ARC in exchange for an honest review. 💗

Murder, Mystery, Family Fortune, Hatred, Jealousy... I'm so intrigued.

My rating: 3/5 STARS

I didn't fully get into this book until about 20%. It took me a while to fully understand who the characters were and their role in the storyline. This book jumps from present to past and has multiple POVs. The story was dark, mysterious, and the characters were really hard to like! The twists were pretty predictable as well.

Thank you NetGalley and St. Martin's Press for the ARC!

Oh man, this was such a twisty, keep you guessing until the end mystery and I couldn’t put it down. Everything just got laid out so well, and the slow release of Ruby’s past with the letters she was writing that were interspersed between Camden and Jules Pov in the present was really great and just kept you guessing who she was writing to and wow what she got away with. The ending was just so good and man definitely not what I expected. Poor Cam with his backstabbing family and what he ran away from after Ruby died since he didn’t want to have to deal with all that money and the strings of his extended family that it came with but eventually you always have to go home again and deal with what you ran away from. Man this was just crazy with the secrets that kept being revealed which kept me guessing but I really enjoyed the ride this book took you on and everything was resolved mostly by the end with a “happy ending”.

Thanks to St. Martins Press and Netgalley for the complimentary copy of this book. All opinions in this review are my own.

4.25 stars.

I was so invested in every one of these POV's. A couple of times my eyebrows raised and my jaw dropped and I said "OH!" out loud. Jules and Cam had slightly similar voices that if I was reading at work and had to stop in the middle of a chapter it would take me a moment or two to remember whos POV I was in. I LOVED Ruby's letters! The ending wasn't shocking but it was a good overall wrap up.

Many thanks to NetGalley, St. Martin’s Press, and the author for an ARC of this copy.

This is my kind of thriller! I'm a fan of Rachel Hawkins' books and have read most of her novels. I love the atmospheric, slightly twisty, unreliable narrator vibes - while not being scary or something that will give me nightmares ... haha! I found this one to be a relatively fast paced, family-centered dramatic story with just enough intrigue to be a mild thriller as well. The twists were interesting and everything tied together nicely. This storyline really worked as a family-centered novel and I liked the interspersed letters and other news clips and supporting multi-media to drive the story forward.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the eARC to read and review!

I really enjoyed this fun mystery with twists and turns - some of which I saw coming, others I didn't! This is the third book by Rachel Hawkins that I've read and enjoyed. She really excels at creating female anti-heroes for her main characters and I love a complicated woman in a weird circumstance. I won't say too much about the plot so I don't spoil it but I definitely recommend it!

As usual, this authory brought the mystery and the twists throughout the entire story. I read it withina day and a half. It was so interesting and kept you on the edge of your seat. Almost all the characters had huge twists nd mystersy around them and the story and the secrets just kept going. I thought Libby's story was a little lacking if I had to give any negative feedback. Besides trying to seduce her stepbrother...she didn't have much else besides spending money frivously. All in all great story and plot twists.

Okay, this book was soo good! I am a huge Rachel Hawkins fan and this book is no exception!! Fast paced and overall very well written

I really love Rachel Hawkins and she didn't disappoint in this one either! Just when I think I have something figured out, I don't. I enjoy twists that I don't see coming and this had a few. Definitely recommend!

If Megan Miranda wrote a version of 7 Husbands of Evelyn Hugo, it would be this story. My favorite of Rachel Hawkins so far!
In rural North Carolina, there is a family plagued by a tragedy, a missing toddler. Can money really solve this problem? and if so, what are the repercussions for the individual and whole family legacy? This story really made me think about the term family and where familiar motivations come from.

This story kept me intrigued and wondering or maybe confused. It does get sorted out eventually, but what a ride. The one thing that probably should have taken off a star for me was the foul language. But then if the many murders didn't offend me why should that. Thanks to the publisher for providing a copy via NetGalley. My review is voluntary.

I had high hopes for this one, as I always love a good family drama. Sadly, I didn’t love this one as much as I hoped.

This book was fantastic. I was hooked from the first few pages. I highly recommend this book. Such a great storyline.

The Heiress by Rachel Hawkins is a twisty suspense novel. Cam and Jules live a modest life in Colorado but it turns out Cam is heir to a fortune in North Carolina. He is not interested because his family is very dysfunctional. He returns eventually and his wife falls in love with the house. There are many twists and nice character development. It is an enjoyable story.
Thanks to NetGalley and St. Martin's press for my ARC.

Absolutely love the different charactors, points of views and medias in this one!. Kept me engaged and wanting to read more and more. And I love a good family drama! Would recommend for sure.

Dark and dreary is how I describe this book. There were some plot twists that I saw coming. The confessional letters of Ruby were a bit unrealistic but having money like her family had could make things happen. The book had a little too much unbelievable things happen. This wasn’t a very exciting read, but a decent one if you’re looking for something a little more dull.

OMG!! This was a GREAT book! Before reading make yourself a cup of tea and get settle because you will not be able to put it down. SO many secrets, all the hooks at the end of the chapters that make you keep reading...there's so much going on in a positive way. Highly recommended!!

Thank you so much to Rachel Hawkins for writing such an awesome twisted story, to St. Martin's press, and NetGalley