I really enjoyed this one, So much drama!!! I could not put this down and found myself sneaking to read it in every spare moment,

Thank you St. Martin’s Press, Rachel Hawkins, and NetGalley for providing a copy of this ARC in exchange for my honest review.

I mean truly can Rachel Hawkins go wrong? Her last book [book:The Villa|60784641] was outstanding and I have to say this one is in the running for one of my favorite books this year.

Camden "The Heiress's" adopted son inherited the famous Ashby house and an inheritance large enough for him or his descendants to never work again but he wants nothing to do with either. When called back to Ashby by his existing relatives and pressure from his wife he relents and from that point on nothing would be the same.

In style this story is told from letters by Ruby aka "Mrs. Killmore", and POVs from Cam and his wife Jules which reveal the truth behind all the rumors and why Camden never wanted anything to do with his family in the first place.

Thank you to St. Martin's Press for this ARC gifted through NetGalley! Get your hands on this book on January 9, 2024!

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Ruby McTavish was notorious in North Carolina at the time of her death. She was one of the states richest residents, a survivor of a well known kidnapping as a child, and a four time widow. The small town of Tavistock had long bent to the wills of Ruby McTavish. In the event of her death, her estate went to her adopted son, Camden, who wanted nothing to do with the wealth. He lived a normal life in Colorado with his wife Jules until receiving a summons following his uncles death ten years later that brought them back to North Carolina.

As Cam and Jules return to Tavistock, Cam is immediately reminded of why he left so long ago. Jules, who has also been running from her own troubled past, is determined that they claim everything Ruby left for C the more she learns. But as more details about Ruby’s past come to light, the estate becomes more complicated and Cam isn’t the only one who thinks they should have a claim.

I really liked Ruby as a character. Even though we really only see her in the letters left behind describing the deaths of her four husbands, the letters beautifully showcased what money and privilege will allow you to get away with. I also liked the kidnapping story line and the look at “changelings” which is always fascinating to me.

I did feel like the connection between Jules’ backstory and Camden was a little convoluted. Both the timeline and how she originally met Ruby took me a bit to understand and seemed to play into the theory that the wealthy really can’t trust those around them. Ruby was also really playing the long con waiting ten years into her marriage with Cam to force the issue of the estate.

Thank you Netgalley and St. Martin’s Press for providing this ARC to me!

This one was a little on the twisted side. But I did enjoy it. The twisty bits kept me turning the pages because I had to find out what happened.

This book oozes suspense; set in an old southern mansion, peopled with unsavory characters who would do anything to end up with the family money. Added into the mix is Cam, the adopted son of Ruby, the late head of the family. Cam returns home for what he hopes will be a final visit. His wife, though, is hoping for a longer stay.

Multiple points of view, an intricate plot, fast pacing, and intriguing characters all work together to make this a book you cannot put down. The plot’s clever use of letters and newspaper articles throughout the book helps to quickly move the story and keep the twists and turns coming.

My copy of this book was provided by the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. My thanks to the the author, the publisher, and NetGalley for the opportunity to read and review it.

Wow. Hawkins does it again. You start off in a love story, drawn into it through the main characters and a rough family dynamic. The writing was easy to follow, through, no plot holes. Not a single character left hanging without closure. Another favorite of mine.

Another fast paced mystery from Rachel Hawkins. Switching narratives throughout, the reader is engrossed in the McTavish family drama.

I love Rachel Hawkins and this did not disappoint! It kept me on a twisty ride and I loved reading about North Carolina. The characters were messy and complex and there were lots of surprises. This definitely brought "Villa" vibes but set in the dark mountains of North Carolina. Ruby was a mystery and a character you sometimes loved and sometimes hated. Highly recommend!

Ooooooh this was such a good one!!!!!! I love me some family drama and this delivered. Murder, deceit, lying, and everything in between. Money will make people do some wild things….. Thank you Net Galley for this ARC!

I really do love the cover of this book. The book itself was really great. I have read a couple of Rachel Hawkins books before and I was excited to read The Heiress. This book did not disappoint! I really enjoyed the book start to finish. It had good twists and turns, there was no lull in the middle. The buildup to wrap it all up at the end was exciting and nicely done. It was a solid fast-paced book, easily captivating me with the turn of each page. It had all the things I love in a mystery. It quickly drew me in and kept me guessing. Really great read!

Thanks to NetGalley for the arc of this book.

I’m not going to give a big intro as that’s been done a lot here on Goodreads and I’m not trying to reinvent the wheel.

This was my first book by Rachel Hawkins. I don’t know if her others are this engaging, but I had a hard time putting this one down. I spent several nights reading by kindle light, trying not to disturb my husband and several days avoiding housework so that I could come back to this thriller.

Multiple perspectives, twists, unexpected connection to the title. Some bits I wish I could’ve seen played out, rather than retold in a letter format, but whatever, the story was so good and I loved it.

Rachel Hawkins is an auto-read auto-buy author for me and with every thriller she writes I'm reminded of why. I liked how this one went a little outside of her normal style of story. I loved how she tackled the complex personalities of her characters. The ending was very neat until that last chapter--that threw a wrench in things that I loved way too much. Going to be another great thriller for her for sure.

It took me a little bit of time to really get into the book but once I did, I wasn't able to put it down. Thank you for the advanced copy!

I think I got so confused as to who was related to who I lost the point of the story many times. I think due to what felt like 80% of the book being drama rather than thriller it was a miss for me.

So many twists and turns in this book kept me turning the pages. Fill with a cast of well developed characters who you aren't sure whether to root for or against. I totally enjoyed this book!

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I could not put it down, finished it in a day! . Add this book to your list- you can thank me later!

Many thanks to NetGalley, St. Martin's Press,l for an ARC of this copy, Publication date: January 9, 2024.

Rachel Hawkins has done it again! So many twists and turns and you think you have it figured out then bam another twist.

I received an e-ARC of this book from NetGalley.
I've been reading a fair bit that fits into the gothic genre lately, and after hearing a preliminary review for this book, I eagerly requested a chance to read the eARC. I'm glad I got to.
I found this book a pleasant(if over-the-top) read. The success of the story is in the sheer amount of wild plot points presented. The plotting of this puts me in mind of switchback roads. Instead of a smooth accession to the climax of the story, we zigzag back and forth between plot points as we climb-twist after twist after twist. If Hawkins had ever let up on the twists, I don't think I would have been able to enjoy this nearly as much. It was the excess that made it work.
Reading this was like eating potato chips, mindlessly popping one after another into your mouth until finally you realize that somehow you've eaten the whole bag.

There’s nothing like a death to bring out the worst in a family. Especially when the deceased was uber wealthy, the family isn’t happy with the will, and they are all a vile bunch to start with.

When Ruby McTavish dies, she leaves everything to her adopted son, Camden. But he cares little about the inheritance and fled this vile family many years ago. He’s a decent man despite his family, and now lives a quiet life with his wife, Jules.

10 years later, he reluctantly returns to the house to settle some matters and is drawn into the family’s many secrets, betrayals, and lies.

We are given the background into the past through a series of letters written by Ruby, and what explosive secrets they contained! Let’s just say Ruthless Ruby knew what she wanted and wouldn’t let anything or anyone get in her way. Just ask her four deceased husbands.

Also narrated by Cam and Jules, I particularly enjoyed Jules’s narration, with her snappy, snarky retorts to the den of snakes that made up the McTavish family

Is everyone who they seem to be? No. Does everyone have secrets? Oh yes, and plenty of them!

The drama, and the wild twists and turns kept me glued to the pages. This is a fun read for fans of the genre!

“The truth isn’t some finite thing, it’s what we all choose to believe.” - The Heriess by Rachel Hawkins
The Heiress is a great read that will keep you on your toes. It’s a book full of mystery and hunger for fortune. If you want a good book that keeps your attention then this is for you! This is my first book from Rachel Hawkins, but I look forward to more! Thank you for the arc!