A spectacular thriller! Prior to starting this book, I was struggling to get hooked into any book that I read, but this book IMMEDIATELY grabbed me. I could not put this down and finished it within a weekend. One of my favorite books of the year!

Thank you NetGalley for this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Admittedly, I was late to the Rachel Hawkins party, but she is now an author I read automatically. The Heiress does not disappoint. The title turns out to be a part of the puzzle because you don't really know which heiress is being referred to in the title as you read this story.

Ruby McTavish, of the very rich and very well known North Carolina McTavishes has been dead for about 10 years. Her life was surrounded by intrigue as she was kidnapped as a child and all 4 of her husbands met mysterious ends. Her sizeable estate was left to her adopted son, Camden, who took off after her death and wanted no parts of the fortune. Now, her remaining relatives--sister Nelle and great niece and nephew Libby and Ben--want what they feel is theirs. Ashby house, the family compound, and all of the money. They feel that not only is Camden not a real McTavish since he is adopted but that there may be some truth to the long held rumor that Ruby herself was not a McTavish. As a child, Ruby was kidnapped and found a while later being raised by a family in Alabama. But was it really her? Camden has resisted any and all attempts to return to Ashby House, but his wife, Jules, somehow convinces him to return.

Once there, Camden remembers why he left as Jules immediately falls in love and hopes that she can convince him to stay. She is ready to fight to what is rightfully left to him by Ruby. But both Camden and Jules are hiding things and plenty of ugly truths are about to be exposed. Told from the perspectives of Camden and Jules in the present and Ruby through letters written before her death, we find out the secrets of Ruby, Camden and Jules and how their fates intertwine.

The book was a quick read, with a decent plot, and plenty of twists, turns and secrets to keep you on your toes. The McTavishes (Nelle, Libby, and Ben) are just awful. Camden is an enigma as is Jules--throughout I was wondering her motives. All was revealed but the ending was tied up a little too nicely so 4 stars from me.

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for an advanced copy in exchange for my honest review. All opinions are my own.

Sometimes I feel like Rachel Hawkins is writing novels that cater specifically to my taste. I consumed this book in one day (albeit it is a bit shorter than her other works).

The Heiress is a twisty, dark read that is the perfect balance of modern suspense, gothic horror, and good literature.

It takes place in a turn of the century mansion in the Appalachian mountains. Similar to The Villa and Reckless Girl, the setting of this novel is so well-developed it can be considered one of the main characters. Mix in differing POVs and a few unreliable narrators and you have a recipe for an engaging and thrilling read.

The Villa still ranks as my favourite novel by Hawkins, but The Heiress is a close second. Had the characters been as well developed, it may have taken top spot.

Overall, another great read by Hawkins. Thanks to NetGalley and St Martin's press for an advanced copy in exchange for an honest and fair review.

The Heiress by Rachel Hawkins, is an amazing new psychological thriller. Even though she is now deceased, Ruby McTavish continues to be one of the main characters in this novel. It is impossible for me even now, to state whether Ruby is kind or evil. There are so many different sides to her character as explained in letters and remembrances throughout this novel. There are multiple points of view throughout the novel: Ruby, her adopted son Camden, and Camden’s wife, Jules. Ruby’s life is unraveled throughout letter throughout the novel. This is how we experience her view of life, and she has experienced so many highs and lows. At times, I hated her, and other times, felt so sorry for her. Ruby attempted to make up for her missteps in life by adopting Camden and giving him a life of wealth and opportunity. However, by doing this, she brought him into “the family” of McTavish, rife with selfish, opportunistic, and evil family members. I found myself questioning, the adoption of Camden, was that a blessing or curse for him? The story is full of twists and turns, and left me guessing. This book was impossible to put down. I highly recommend this book and author. Thank you the publisher and NetGalley for the advance review copy in exchange for my honest review.

This book grabbed my attention right from the start and I had a hard time putting the book down. It switches between characters' perspectives but remains easy to follow. It has a slow building suspense which I really enjoyed.

Rachel Hawkins does not disappoint in this fast paced twisted suspense about the infamous “Kill-more” heiress and her inheritance.
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Pub: 1-9-24

I loved The Villa by Rachel Hawkins and was excited when I was selected for an ARC of The Heiress. At first, I thought it would be hard to keep up with the 3 different POV"s but the story does seamlessly for me and I had no issues. This is a story of Ruby, her 4 dead husbands, and her colorful past. This plot moved along at a decent speed and wasn't a slow burn for me for those who can't do slow burns. I enjoyed reading Jules and Cams stories and reading their pov's. This was one of thy best read for me this year.

Heart pounding thriller that left me on the edge of my seat. I thoroughly enjoyed reading this one. Definitely one of the best books this year.

Eight months after going missing in the woods near her North Carolina home, three year old Ruby was found and returned home. She grew up in Ashby House. She grew up in a life of luxury most of us can only imagine. Ruby becomes a widower several times over and when she dies she leaves her fortune to her adopted son Camden.
Despite his hesitance and lack to desire due to family dynamics and drama Camden and his wife return to the mansion. Camden is met with family members who are not only angry but feel that Camden doesn't deserve a cent of the McTavish family since he is not blood.

The life of Ruby and her secrets are unraveled via letters Ruby had written. Her letters are full of scandal sadness and skeletons. The twist and turns are thrilling. The story is told via several points of views. Trust no one as this book is full of unreliable narrators and vile characters.

This is one addicting psychological thriller that will keep you turning pages into the wee hours of the night.

Hawkins wins again in my book! I almost gave up on her after Reckless Girls, but loved The Villa, so I was excited for this one and couldn’t wait to read it. It’s a winner!

“A twisted new gothic suspense about an infamous heiress and the complicated inheritance she left behind.”

This story flashes between past and present using letters and multiple POV. There is lots of foreshadowing and so many delicious breadcrumbs sprinkled throughout. A couple of twisty zingers make it all the more fun. Do t read too much about this one, just go in blind and enjoy!

Thank you to NetGalley and StMartins Press for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

This book was fantastic! Do not pick it up unless you have time to read it straight though, as you’re not going to be able to put it down. The story centers on a rich and prestigious NC family and is told from 3 POVs: the matriarch, Ruby (through letters), Ruby’s son Cam, and his wife Jules. The book weaves past and present timeframes together to create a twisty and captivating story about greed, power, and wealth within a family over multiple generations.

Hawkins has a unique way of making me empathize with, and even like, characters who aren’t actually very nice people. This is a skill that not many authors (in my opinion) have. I was rooting for various characters throughout the book, even as new secrets were exposed. The many pieces that made up the full story were meticulously plotted, with every loose end tied up nicely. The ending if the book was great, revealing more surprises and leaving me satisfied overall (with everything except the fact that the book wasn’t longer!).

Overall, another huge win for Hawkins that’s if strongly recommend if you liked her other books and if you like psychological thrillers in general. Thanks to Netgalley for providing me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

Thank you St. Martin’s Press for my Netgalley copy of THE HEIRESS by Rachel Hawkins, out 1/9/24.

TALK ABOUT AN UNPUTDOWNABLE THRILLER! This may be the fastest I’ve ever read a book because I could not stop swiping. It is the Seven Husband of Evelyn Hugo meets the people of The Appalachia.

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.

From there, we follow dual POV’s of Camden and his wife Jules as they head back to Appalachia after years away and secrets come to light. Slowly, we learn about Ruby’s kidnapping, her failed marriages and the lengths her bloodthirsty and money-hungry family will go to get what they think they’re owed.

The twists and turns are a mess of fun and it’ll have clutching your pearls as you flip the page!

This book is pure entertainment and I guarantee if you read it, you won’t want to put it down. Perfect for the beach, a lazy day in bed or sipping a beer at the bar by yourself.

Fast-paced, addictive, and full of ominous scenes, The Heiress will keep you hooked until the very last chapter.

Told from three points of view, we follow the life and tragic story of Ruby McTavish, the heir to the most elite family in Asheville, North Carolina. Ruby is notorious for being the victim of a kidnapping when she was three years old, and equally as known for her unluckiness in love. Married four times, each of her husbands died under mysterious circumstances. Of course, money talks, or in this case it silenced any investigations into the deaths.

The Heiress was an excellent read, full of complex characters and secrets. My first, and definitely not my last, novel by Rachel Hawkins.

Read if you like:
🧩Solving puzzles and mysteries.
🖤Dysfunctional families
💚Evelyn Hugo MC vibes
💰Following the lives of the rich and famous ex: Kennedy’s, Real Housewives

Thank you to NetGalley for this ARC in exchange for my honest review.

This book was fabulous! The Heiress by Rachel Hawkins has more twists and turns than the mountain roads the characters travel to arrive at the secluded Ashby house where family secrets will quickly unravel. I loved Rachel Hawkins' use of different narrators along with news articles to tell the story of the McTavish family. This is a page turner and the ending does not disappoint! Thank you to NetGalley, St. Martin's Press and Rachel Hawkins for the advanced copy.

Thank you to NetGalley for this advanced reader copy. Rachel Hawkins did it again; another fantastic book that I couldn't stop turning the pages to. This book has a very intricate and intertwined plot that was delivered at the end with perfection! Loved it!

This is by far my favorite book by Hawkins. I really loved the three different points of view and the way the story was unraveled for the reader. Full of secrets that were slowly revealed, I didn't want to put this one down. I can't wait till January so some of my friends can read and we can discuss Ruby and the McTavish family. Thank you negalley for this arc in exchange for my honest opinion.

**More like a 2.5, but I digress.
I think Rachel Hawkins is just not the author for me. I haven't given any of her previous books above a 3-star mainly because the characters feel forced to me and I don't gel with the writing, and the same holds true for this book. I do think this is my favorite of her books so I'd say if you enjoyed her work previously this one might be a real hit for you.

Thank you to St. Martins Press for the ARC provided through Netgalley.

This is by far my favorite Rachel Hawkins book, I read it in less than 24 hours.

I loved the structure of this book. There were several different POVs, letters written by Ruby and newspaper articles. There were lots of twists and turns in this story and I enjoyed each one of them. This was a quick read in a beautiful setting, with interesting characters and a quick moving plot.

This was so freaking good! 6 stars if I could! I love love love this!! I seriously could not stop reading this and I'm still thinking about it days later!! Is one of my favorites of the year!!
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OMG! What did i just read?? i flew through The Heiress in two days, reading it every chance I got. I figured out some of the story early on but it seems that it was written that way since you still didn't know the why. And the every end of the book, the last paragraph, i didnt see it coming. Maybe i should have but i didnt.

I like Rachel Hawkins books, and I think this is her best one so far!