I read this pretty much all at once! It’s definitely a page-turner! The books centers on Jules and Cam, who have been married for 10 years. They have to go back to visit Cam’s family, living in a house he owns. And suddenly lots of secrets come out!

I received an advanced copy through Netgalley, but all thoughts are my own!

I literally read this book in one evening. It kept me engaged from page one. It is expertly written and kept me guessing to the very end as to what was going on. I was all over the place liking and then not liking the various characters. This is also a good book to discuss and devour in a book club. There are various human feelings, emotions and human actions that we can see ourselves in and maybe judge and question others but you realize you have had those same feelings and experiences. I have already downloaded other books Ms Hawkins has written. I can’t wait to dive in and share with my book club friends. They might as well have the experience of losing sleep because the book is that good.

I give this book 5 stars.

Rachel Hawkins does not disappoint!! Fans are going to love this book! Blood is thicker than water and every family has secrets. But this family drama takes the cake! Engaging characters, quick moving plot, loads of secrets and so much more! I could not put this book down! Each page added a twist and kept me wanting more! I cannot give this book enough stars!!

I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own. Thank you NetGalley and Rose Wilding for hearing my honest I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own. Thank you NetGalley Rachel Hawkins and St. Martins Press Books for hearing my honest review. Looking forward to reading more with you
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This was sooooo good! I love this author. A story so original and one you can just jump into and lose yourself in. Such a good portrayal of human greed with money. And even more family skeletons in the closet than the last book I read. Surprising detail of a mother’s crazy life. Great ending!

This is a solid read! The author creates a story that is somewhat predictable but twisty and fun to read. This is a quick read and perfect for a vacation or weekend read.
The characters are well developed and complex.
Definitely give this a read if you are looking for a twisty family novel!
Thank you to Netgalley for the ARC in exchange for my honest opinion.

Thank you to NetGalley for providing me with an early copy of The Heiress!

Oh my goodness, what a twisty, mysterious and dark story! I was very invested and intrigued early on by the different characters and their plot lines. I loved reading through the multiple POVs and the descriptions and details made me feel like I was standing in the background watching the story unfold. The suspense and tension kept building throughout the novel as different secrets are revealed. Without giving spoilers, I will say I had to reread the last bit of the book to make sure I fully understood everything, but once I figured it all out—it is GOOD!

If you like books that involve lots of secrets, twists and drama, then this book is for you!

Dare I say, my favorite Rachel Hawkins book so far? The Heiress is more of a dark family drama than thriller. While it has hints of Hawkins tone and style, it is different from her previous books. Less over the top but still full of so many twists and turns.

*Thank you St. Partin's Press and Rachel Hawkins for the NetGalley ARC!*

I loved this book. It had elements that reminded me of Evelyn Hugo, with that kind of slow unravelling of what the true story is. It isn't a super fast paced thriller but I found myself binging the book to see how it ends, and I was not disappointed. I thought this was very well written, amazing scene setting, and good pacing the whole time. I liked the back and forth between Ruby's letter and current time. The "big twist" was not a huge twist but it was still enjoyable to me. Highly recommend this read when it releases!

The Heiress by Rachel Hawkins. What a captivating read! The story is told through the eyes of Jules and Camden. Also by magazine articles. And letters written by Ruby McTavish. Very creative!! Jules and Camden are present day. A married couple living in Colorado. He gets called back to his home in NC which ties were broken about 10 years ago. Ruby is writing the letters ten years ago just prior to her death. The family is a wealthy powerful family with many secrets!! I liked Jules, funny smart. And Camden seems to be a step ahead of everyone. I highly recommend. Thank you to NetGallery and St Martins Press for letting me review this book in exchange for an honest review.

This book was utterly phenomenal! I couldn’t see any of the twists coming and was so sucked in that I’ve missed a ton of sleep while devouring this story. It was so cleverly written and I felt like it was completely real! This book would make one hell of a movie; I’m willing to bet that it would do very well. It was captivating and crafted magnificently, I was sucked in until the very last word. I loved Cam and Jules, they seemed to be written so very well! I loved to hate the McTavish family, they were written to be so diabolical and cunning. Can’t wait for more from this author, she absolutely killed it (pardon the pun!)

This was a great book full of twists. Just when the reader thinks the story is sorted, there is another curve ball! Throughly enjoyed the fast pace and differing voices throughout the book.

Thanks to NetGalley for an advanced copy of this book. Aside from it being labeled a thriller (disagree with that categorization)
I enjoyed this read. A slow burn family drama with lots of money and corruption in the line. One characters storyline had me wondering what was gonna happen and was happy how it wrapped up. I think the bones of the story are good and others will enjoy, just don’t go in expecting a traditional fast paced thriller!

Is it nature or nurture that makes you who you are? This generational story of the powerful, secretive McTavish family in Tavistock, NC is told through letters, newspaper clippings and first hand perspective in which the main characters are speaking directly to the reader like an old friend. Twists and turns abound throughout the story that don’t stop until the end of the book. Another Rachel Hawkins winner that must be added to your TBR list. Thank you NetGalley and St. Martins Press for this ARC.

The Heiress is a top notch domestic suspense that had me reading late into the night. Two writing devices were used to propel the story: breaking the 4th wall or directly speaking to the reader and confessional letters written to a character.
Based on the early kidnapping and subsequent life of Ruby McTavish later known as many surnamed Ruby McTavish Callahan Woodward Miller Kenmore who has passed away a decade before and left a considerable inheritance to her adopted son, Camden. She also left behind a sister, brother-in-law, niece, and nephew all of which feel they are more entitled to the family Estate, Ashby House, it's holdings, and the money.
Camden has fled his familial obligations for the West Coast and eventually a lovely wife. But after 10 years and with the urging of his wife, Jules, they head back to North Carolina to see what can be done to repair the Estate, if not the family.
Like all good domestic suspense stories, secrets abound and are revealed a bit at a time, and some surprising ones, at that. The chapters are split up between Ruby, Camden, and Jules and as the pages turn, it becomes harder to determine just who is playing who.
4.5 Stars rounded up to 5
Put The Heiress on your TBR as it becomes available Jan 9, 2024.

Thank you to St. Martin's Press for access to an early e-copy in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are mine.

Thank you Net Galley for an early copy of The Heiress in exchange for an honest review. This book reminds me of The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo, but in a cryptic-thriller sense, where the husbands keep dying.

I enjoyed the style of this book! Told from three perspectives. 1 - Ruby McTavish, heiress to the grand Ashby home, who writes letters to a mysterious person explaining what really happened to those four husbands. 2 - Camden the son who inherits all the wealth and fortune AND Ashby, but refuses to return. 3 - Jules, Camdens wife, a spunky little thing, who has a secret of her own.

Told through letters, first hand perspectives, and newspaper articles, this is a fast read and enjoyable!

Thanks to NetGalley for this ARC, in return for an honest review. I have read all of Rachael Hawkins, recent books, and I’ve enjoyed them all. However, this one is my new favorite! Lots of drama, an old, family home, interesting characters, and lots of twists, and turns that I did not have figured out. This was a 5 star review for me!!!

I received an ARC of this novel through NetGalley.

This is a character driven story of a North Carolina family that has had huge wealth for generations. Ruby McTavish wound up being the sole heir of the family fortune and estate home. Ruby is quite the character. She went missing for months as a child before being found under the care of a family in Alabama. In this story, she has been dead for 10 years, leaving her adopted son as the sole heir of the family fortune.

Her son wanted nothing to do with the family fortune or other family members. He lives in Colorado with his wife, Jules. Jules is much more interested in a life of luxury.

As the characters are being developed in the early part of this novel, I was wondering where this book was going. But then secrets started being revealed. And the strife within the family started rising to the surface, validating why Ruby’s son wanted nothing to do with these people.

The prevailing theme in this story is that material wealth doesn’t mean everything. Wealth creates lots of tension in this family, making wealth seem much more like a burden than a luxury.

Thanks to NetGalley and St. Martin's Press for a Kindle copy for review. I am not sure if this book has yet been published.
Jules and Cam are a young couple living in California and doing well enough when his rich family summons him back to Ashby House, his mansion home in North Carolina. He has successfully avoided the family and the setting for ten years. He claims to not even want his inheritance because of bad memories of living there. Tied into this story is his mother who has had four husbands die and her own kidnapping as a child. These are only a few of the delightful secrets, twists, and shocking turns in this great book.

This might be my favorite book by Rachel Hawkins so far! The Heiress is about Ruby McTavish, infamous heiress of Ashby House. Kidnapped when she was three years old and then found and returned to her family, Ruby grew up and went on to marry four times and become a widow four times. Now her adopted son Camden is back home to take care of the fortune and house that Ruby left him. But what secrets are Ashby House and the McTavish clan hiding?

I loved the concept of The Heiress and thought it played out well. The plot was interesting and seemed like something new and fresh compared to all the mysteries and thrillers out there. Ruby was a fascinating character and seeing her side of things from letters she wrote made the story all the more unique. I tend to read books faster and get into them easier when you can get to know the characters, and this was no exception. I had NO idea how the story would end up, but was definitely curious to find out what happened to Camden, his wife Jules, and the crazy McTavish family. Definitely check this one out if you’re interested in stories about interesting family relationships!

A rich and notorious woman completes this story. This talented author has written a story of mystery and intrigue. It is a page turner. Family and friends pull this captivating novel together. The many voices were somewhat confusing and the letters. That being said,I could not wait to find out the ending. This book was sent to me electronically by Netgalley for review. Thanks to the publisher and the author. Twists and turns keep the reader intrigued. Hawkins is a dynamic author who writes outside the box. I liked this innovative story.