Wow this book was very hard to put down. So many twists and turns I was not expecting. Great book. There was so many twists in this books I was not expecting. Excellent book it’s a must read.

After loving The Wife Upstairs, I didn’t connect as much to Reckless Girls or The Villa. I enjoyed both but I felt everyone was too suspicious to really trust.

Even though the narrators, all three of them, in The Heiress, seem a little questionable (or very, in some cases), I think they have more likable qualities, or at least more interesting ones. The story goes quick and has plenty of twists. Some easily guessed early on, some that are confusing but then quickly explained.

Enjoyable read. Will look forward to the next one.

What a page turner! I literally read this in one sitting. This novel is full of twists and turns along with dark, deep family secrets. The novel revolves around Ruth and her adopted son, Cam amid the backdrop of the drama that surrounds deep wealth and inheritance. The chapters are relatively short and fast moving gold from the revolving POV of Cam and his wife, Jules, along with Ruth’s pov being told in the form of letters. I thought I had guessed the twists, but ended up being wrong. This book had me glued to each page right until the end. Read it cover to cover in about 4 hours. Definitely recommend! Thanks to NetGalley, the publisher, and author for the ARC!

This was my second favorite book by Rachel Hawkins. I enjoyed this plot as well as the characters, and some of the twists were very unpredictable and surprising.

I really enjoyed the setting in NC. I would recommend this to others!

Thank you to netgalley for the arc. This was my favorite Rachel Hawkins book by far. It had me hooked from the very beginning. Ruby's letters were addictive and I couldn't stop reading to find out what else she had to say.

There were some mistakes and mixing up murders that were committed at the end that I hope get corrected before the final version is out.

Deception, murder, revenge….this book has it all! From one twist to the next, you’ll be hooked! Enjoyed this story right up until the end!

This is a great domestic suspense that alternated between two POVs from Camden and his wife Jules, plus letters from Ruby and newspaper articles from over the years. It had a great mix of feeling like historical fiction at times, but with plenty of mystery surrounding the infamous Ruby McTavish, her many deceased husbands, and her very rich family.

This was a quick read that kept me turning pages and wondering what would be revealed next. A crazy family tale over generations unfolds many secrets. While I figured out some things as I went along, the bigger twists were surprises. I loved the format and it was totally bingeable.

While her first couple thrillers were just okay for me, I quite enjoyed this one as well as her last, The Villa. I think her books are getting better as we go! It had great pacing, a fascinating cast of characters, and I enjoyed the setting of the Ashby House in North Carolina. If you enjoy reading about rich people behaving badly (and getting away with murder?) and complicated families, pick this one up!

This is a hit or miss author for me but this was a good novel that draws you in quickly and keeps you engaged. It had an eerie gothic quality and was overall a good read
Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for letting me review the book

I ripped through this. I absolutely love Rachel Hawkins, so I expected to enjoy it, but my gods it really took me away. A really fun and wild story set in an eerie and sort of charming setting. The varied cast of characters was fascinating to say the least, and I just... had a lot of fun with it.

The Heiress by Rachel Hawkins is beautifully executed and highly addictive novel! I was drawn in immediately - I couldn't read it fast enough! Rachel Hawkins created a well-structured and intricately woven plot. I really enjoyed the multiple points of views, the secrets, twists, and drama throughout the story. It is definitely a must-read!!

This is my favorite read yet of 2023 and from Rachel Hawkins!

5 stars!

Thank you NetGalley, St. Martin's Press, and Rachel Hawkins for this eARC in exchange for my honest review!

Rachel Hawkins continues her streak of awesome contemporary thrillers with strong female leads in The Heiress.

The Heiress is the story of Ruby McTavish...or is it? Kidnapped as a baby, Ruby was found and returned to her wealthy family, but this strange occurrence seems to only be the start of the shocking things in Ruby's life. After 4 marriages and 4 dead husbands, Ruby chose to adopt a son, a foster boy named Camden who leaves behind his inheritance and his family after Ruby's death. Ten years later, Camden and his wife, Jules, return to the family estate to discuss money and the upkeep of the house. What ensues is shock after shock as dark secrets are slowly revealed and the actions of a toxic family finally lead to their comeuppance. Told from the points of view of Camden and Jules and interspersed with letters from Ruby telling her life's story, The Heiress is a page-turner filled with spite, murder, and a careful ponderance of whether money can solve all problems or whether it's truly the root of all evil.

Thank you to Netgalley for the ARC. I think Rachel Hawkins is one of those authors that I can always read and I'll always enjoy. Full of twists and turns. I didn't know what was going to happen next. Sometimes you're just in the mood for a good thriller and Rachel Hawkins always delivers.

Thank You NetGalley and Ms.Hawkins for giving me the opportunity to review :The Heiress." I have read several of Ms.Hawkin's novels and this one I liked the best. Told from three different viewpoints the story draws the reader in. Ms.Hawkin's does this in a clear manner so the reader doesn't get confused. The novel has a lot of twists and unexpected turns. I had a hard time putting it down. A great thriller!

I highly recommend this book! I read for entertainment and enjoyment - and that’s what this book gave me! This book also had short chapters, which made for a quick read. Expect the unexpected as you dive into this gripping read. It will keep you on your toes, and you'll find yourself wanting to devour it in one sitting, even if it means staying up all night.
Many thanks to NetGalley, St. Martin’s Press, and the author for an ARC of this copy, which I had the pleasure of reading

The setting: "When Ruby McTavish Callahan Woodward Miller Kenmore dies, she’s not only North Carolina’s richest woman, she’s also its most notorious. The victim of a famous kidnapping as a child and a widow four times over, Ruby ruled the tiny town of Tavistock from Ashby House, her family’s estate high in the Blue Ridge mountains." Her adopted son, Camden, flees North Carolina and settles in California. He is left Ruby's estate--but he "... wants little to do with the house or the money—and even less to do with the surviving McTavishes." Ten years later, Cam is summoned to return to Ashby House in the wake of his uncle's death. He returns at the urging of his wife, Jules. Note: Jules has her own secrets which are a VERY SLOW REVEAL.

And so it begins.

Captured at the start, but slowly, slowly, lost some interest in this melodrama/soap opera/tale of family drama on steroids. Still, it kept me going as there were--for me--a couple of unexpected twists [though I did anticipate some]. A fast read --twisted and twisty!

Switches between the past--Ruby's kidnapping and aftermath, her numerous 2013 letters to Camden, and the present. The story is told from Ruby's [letters], Camden's and Jules' points of view and intermittent newspaper/magazine accounts--mostly of the social scene involving Ashby House characters,

Mysteries: Ruby's kidnapping, the suspicious deaths [?] of her four husbands--hence her nickname, Mrs Kill-more, what is Jules hiding? And, not to spoil anything, but I don't always believe Jules' actions belie her motivation.

A cast of dysfunctional McTavish family members particularly Nelle, Ben, and Libby.

A description I quite liked:
"if a prune could talk, it would probaby look like her"

Fast and entertaining, but...

In the distinct minority of readers/reviewers, For me, the book went fron 4 to 3.5 and ultimately 3.

This book was so good!!! Rachel Hawkins does it again. She crafts a perfectly intricate story like that keeps the reader invested and intrigued. The multi POVs keep you engaged and informed with the main characters and the addition of news clips and letters/ diary entries add depth to the story.

I would definitely recommend this book and could not be more grateful for this ARC!!

Synopses: When Ruby McTavish Callahan Woodward Miller Kenmore dies, she’s not only North Carolina’s richest woman. She’s also its most notorious. The victim of a famous kidnapping as a child and a widow four times over, Ruby ruled the tiny town of Tavistock from Ashby House, her family’s estate high in the Blue Ridge mountains. In the aftermath of her death, that estate—along with a nine-figure fortune and the complicated legacy of being a McTavish—pass to her adopted son, Camden.

But to everyone’s surprise, Cam wants little to do with the house or the money—and even less to do with the surviving McTavishes.

My thoughts: Told through many points of view, including Ruby's. This is a fascinating tale with twists, many red-herrings, and family drama.

Ruby's life alone is a fascinating mystery - kidnapped as a young girl, 4 husbands, suspicious deaths, and an adopted son. I really appreciated hearing her speak in her own words about her life in letters left behind.

As secrets swirled throughout the book, I started to wonder more about this family and the effects of money. Do you really ever know someone?

Many thanks to Netgalley and St. Martin's Press for sharing this must read mystery/suspense book by Rachel Hawkins.

I loved Reckless Girls and this one shows that Hawkins is an absolute PRO at suspense. This is a story about a wealthy heiress that unravels secrets with lots of twists and turns. Loved the multi POV. I will be recommending this one!! FIVE STARS

The Heiress is perfect for anyone who enjoys stories about wealthy, privileged people doing questionable things. It is told through the perspective of old letters, news articles, and current day perspectives of two characters. There are multiple twists throughout the book to keep the reader engaged throughout it. I found some of them a bit predictable, but I still enjoyed it overall.

Thanks to NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press for an ARC.

Holy cow! 5 stars from me. I binged this book in 24 hours. It was just what I needed to get out of a slump. I would read it again and definetly recommend it. I need another book like this one STAT!

Thank you to netgalley and the publisher for a chance to read and review this book before it releases.