This was my second Rachel Hawkins novel and just like the first one, I became obsessed. She has a great talent for writing thrillers that keep you at the edge of the seat. Like her previous book, the story unfolds in the most engaging way by giving us 3 points of view. There is so many left on the table from the very beginning that makes so much sense at the end and the journey to figure out the truth is the most exciting.

Camden is an orphan who is left fortune by his heiress mom. He was adopted by Ruby McTavish who despised her family. Jules is married to Cam and they both return to the Ashby House to tie up some loose ends. The story is intertwined with dark humor, estranged family members looking to sabotage each other, and the truth that is bursting to come out.

There were so many twists and turns that I couldn’t see where it was going. As the story progressed, I was terrified to find out the truth and when it finally came out, I was shocked. I think one of the reasons I was so invested in the story was because the characters were always up to something and the ending was the best way to finish the story.

Rachel Hawkins has become an auto buy author for me. I can’t wait to read all of her books because they are so fun and I truly believe she writes the best thrillers that can mess with your head.

This was so twisty and fun!! I love an insane family drama so much. So creative and engaging, twisty and dysfunctional and a wild ride from start to finish! Thank you for the arc.

If you enjoy smart, twisty thrillers with interesting points of view, big surprises, and chilling characters, this is for you! I love a story where no one can be trusted. The way Ruby's story was weaved in through her letters kept me wanting to know her more, and how the characters journeys all tied together in the end was really fun. I'm a Rachel Hawkins fan already, and this one did not miss.

This was not what I expected but stil
Good I will say the other books were better but still kept me guessing

Unfortunately, The Heiress just didn’t do it for me. The only characters I found interesting were Jules and Camden. The other characters were just lacking in my opinion. The twists were there, but they were a bit predictable.

I will continue to read Rachel Hawkins since I loved her last 3 books!

This was a fun read! It felt a little bit like Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo because of Ruby's personality and her recounting of her several marriages but with a lot more thriller/suspense with the added childhood kidnapping angle.

Ruby was a fantastic enigmatic character even from beyond the grave, more so than the main characters to be honest. It took me a while to get fully invested in the Cam/Jules but I was immediately interested in learning more about Ruby, her kidnapping, her marriages, her life, and the other family members, their backstories and relationships with each other. I found myself very eager to read Ruby's POV while I definitely rushed through some of the Cam/Jules chapters. My other gripe was how similar the voices of Cam and Jules were. There were some chapters where I would come back to read and be like, who is speaking again? On top of that, while I don't mind profanities (let's be honest, I use them daily myself) there was some major overuse of the same profanities across characters, which got annoying after a while and didn't help with differentiating between POVs. Just a little more variety in those choices would've been appreciated.

All that aside, I think the secluded estate setting was perfect, I enjoyed having multiple POVs, and the character development was engrossing. Pacing was somewhat inconsistent but it didn't keep me from wanting to keep reading. This was one of those stories where none of the characters are necessarily "good", in the traditional hero/protagonist vs villain way--everyone is conniving and a bit (or a lot) selfish and the entire family is dysfunctional because of the competition to get Ruby's money. But those types of characters tend to be so intriguing and that was the case here. I enjoyed many of the plot twists and they got us to a satisfying final showdown.

All in all a great read that I would recommend to those who enjoy interpersonal drama, family secrets, and mysteries/thrillers.

I received an ARC of this book from NetGalley and St. Martin's Press.

Oh my goodness! This book is a brilliantly smart and extremely addictive read that you won't be able to put down. With unexpected twists and heart-throbbing pacing, it draws you into a captivating mystery.

Hawkins novels get better and better with each one she writes. I am blown away by this twisty, plot-driven novel that I devoured in record speed. As I turned the pages, the plot just became thicker and thicker.

Oh this was great. I postponed reading it thinking it would be a thriller and I’m glad it wasn’t. It was suspenseful but only because I was trying to figure out all the secrets. Reminded me of Seven Husbands Of Evelyn Hugo, which I absolutely adored, just darker. I guess someone can get away with a lot if they have the money to cover it up. I had a feeling early on that Jules wasn’t who she said she was, but I thought the letter telling and different POV made that reveal much more surprising. And the ending with the painting?! 🤔 However, I did learn my mama heart doesn’t want to read about missing toddlers, even if they are found.

I received an advance review copy for free via Netgalley (THANK YOU) and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

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By Rachel Hawkins
Release date 01/09/2024


1. What was your favorite part of the book? * Ruby’s letters and the newspaper article 📰📝

2. How quickly did you guess the twist? * no I wouldn’t have ever guessed this puzzle, it def made and worked for the book.

3. Discuss the point of view and whether it worked for this book. *The different
5. points of view make this book even better. It’s told by Ruby, Jules, Cam, and old newspaper articles from the past.

4. Which characters in the book did you like best? * Jules all day. She was an enigma

5. Did you find the author’s writing style easy to read or hard to read? Why? How long did it take you to get into the book? * I’ve enjoyed several of Miss Hawkins's books, I read this book easily in one day. I was hooked by the first page. Def one of her best yet.

5 out 5 S⃣t⃣a⃣r⃣s⃣⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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This one actually caught me offguard. The first couple chapters didn't really draw me and I wasn't sure what to expect from this story. I am so glad I kept going because WoW! I loved these characters! The secret twists and turns - the letters weaved through. Evem when I thought there couldn't be more - another twist is thrown at you. This author just keeps you guessing.

I loved the way it all connect in the end and found myself re reading the letters just to get another glimpse with the full understanding. These are characters you love to hate and I loved how they were speaking to me as the reader.

This will be one I highly recommend to others!!

When Ruby McTavish dies and leaves her estate to Camden, her adopted son, he wants very little to do with it. It isn’t until his uncle’s death that Camden gets summoned back with his wife Jules to deal with the affairs.

Rachel Hawkins always writes the most entertaining books! They’re all vastly different but l just as good! I loved this one, I really didn’t know what to expect going in and it was a wild ride with a surprising ending! I would definitely recommend going in blind if you can! Can’t wait to see what she comes out with next

I mean, this is a thriller book. If you like thrillers you'll probably enjoy this book. The plot was a little predictable I think, but then again there were some elements I did not see coming at all. This book has a couple false endings but it's also tackling a lot of plot elements that the author has to wrap up. I didn't find this book hard to follow, but it did drag at some points. We have a couple different POVs to follow, one of those being flashbacks in the form of letters. I found the letter sections to be a little boring, though they played a huge role in carrying the plot forward.

I also really didn't like the two main characters. I don't see why they stayed together or even got together in the first place. I didn't see any connection between them. We got a lot of backstory showing their love, but none of that translated to the current events.

On a scale of other thrillers I read, this one just didn't land as well as others that impacted me more. The audio was fun though, and this book did make my long drives feel short. If you're into thrillers, I'd suggest grabbing this one through a library rather than buying your own copy.

A twisty tale of murder, greed, and the ways that we are bound to one another, Hawkins offers readers a fun, well-paced, and consistently surprising look at a family full of secrets and hidden desires. The letters are the book's strongest selling point - the other chapters, narrated in the present day, don't hit quite as hard as when the book delves into the past. There's also an aside near the beginning that seems to give away the book's big twist that took some of the suspense out of the story for this reader, but mileage may vary there. A perfectly serviceable thriller that will make for a great read at the beach or the pool.

I really enjoyed this one! While nothing that happens or is revealed was outright shocking, there were still plenty of twists and turns to keep me engaged and wanting to know more. I like the interspersed letters that gave us a glimpse into Ruby's mind and actions. While none of these characters should have been likeable considering some of their actions, I did find myself rooting for Cam & Jules at the end.

This was a great story that had me on the edge of my seat! Rachel Hawkins does not disappoint! I am a sucker for a book about an old house and this thriller was no different!

Ooooh boy, the McTavish family sure puts the FUN in dysfunctional!

What a crew.

Let’s see… there’s Ruby, the titular Heiress, who’s been widowed four times — yes, four — with each of her husbands meeting an, ahem, untimely death under rather mysterious circumstances.

The plot of this kept me interested but I had a hard time rooting for any of the characters (I guess except Cam). There were some fun twists but I had figured out early on who Jules was. Way too much unnecessary language for my liking. Overall I’m glad I read it but it won’t stay with me in the future.

I flew through this one. The writing flowed well and the story was easy to follow. I guessed the twist and ending pretty early on, but that didn’t take anything away from enjoying this one. I will say, I’ve seen a few reviews say that this reads as more “mystery” than “thriller” and I do agree with that. I’ve read a few of this author’s books and I think this one is my favorite so far 👀 I really love a mysterious widow trope and will probably always eat that up. I also will always love a big creepy house and a rich family. This delivers on all of that.

Rachel Hawkins is a great writer! This book is not an exception. I gave this one five stars because once you pick it up you will not want to put it down!