I loved this. It pulled me in right away, I loved the storytelling. I found it really creative. The writing is excellent. Rachel tells a good story that is more interesting than anxiety inducing and I really appreciate that.

My anticipation for this one was high after reading and loving author Rachel Hawkins’s other books. The atmospheric and rich writing made this a hard one to put down. I binged it in less than 24 hours. I couldn’t wait to see where it was going. Overall, this is another solid read from the author, and I savored it for the most part.

Absolutely devoured this master piece from Rachel Hawkins. Thank you for this ARC as this book had different timelines and POVs.

The Heiress is about Cam and Jules, a modern-day normal couple who are leading a pleasant life in Colorado. Then, Cam gets called back to his home state of North Carolina to tend to some family business. Through letters written by his deceased adoptive mom, the reader learns about the family's sordid, twisted past.

I really, really enjoyed this one. I read it in less than a day. It was the kind of reading experience where I found myself annoyed that I had to put down my book in order to tend to everyday life. I loved the letters in the book as well as the news articles. (PS: I would recommend readers get their hands on a physical copy of the book because of the clippings.) I enjoyed all of the twists and surprises. I guessed one big twist, but I didn't guess some of the smaller ones. The pacing of the book is excellent-it unfolds quickly and the plot never got bogged down in the details.

If I were going to offer any criticism, it would be that Libby's character needs some more explanation. I'm not exactly sure where she came from and I'm also not convinced she deserved the end that she got.

A reading comp for this would be The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid, but it's different enough that it can stand on its own.

A HUGE thank you to the publisher for giving me an ARC of this book. The publishing date isn't until 2024, so this is one to keep on the radar for next year!

Hawkins has been on a bit of a decline for me (loved The Wife Upstairs, Reckless Girls was okay, but The Villa was a boring convoluted mess) so i wasn’t sure what to expect from The Heiress, but it ended up being a very pleasant surprise, and I definitely enjoyed it more than her last two.

this one’s more on par with Wife Upstairs in terms of reveals that make you wanna keep turning the pages - I binged this one really quickly and the reveals and pieces of the puzzle are plotted and timed really well, and I was surprised by most of the twists. it’s a quick, easily digestible read, which also means it won’t be the most memorable book ever but i had a lot of fun with it!

Ok finally another good one by Rachel Hawkins! Her best since The Wife Upstairs. I felt like her last two books weren't that great. But this one definitely redeemed it for me. It was so good.

I wasn’t sure what to expect from this as the beginning kind of confused me. It took me a second to figure out the family dynamic. However, once I did, the book was fantastic. I enjoyed the multiple points of view and slow unraveling of secrets. It’s not the typical thriller I’m used to reading, but I enjoyed it just the same. I look forward to reading other books by this author and will post a review on my IG closer to the publishing date. Thank you for the opportunity to read and review your book!

Thank you Netgalley for an early copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.

This was honestly one of my most anticipated reads of the coming year and I screamed when I got the email from Netgalley. I think everything that Rachel Hawkins writes is like magic, and this was no exception. I was completely enthralled after the first chapter and could not put the book down. I felt tense throughout the book and could not get enough of Ruby's letters. I was thoroughly entertained by all the surprises and was left shocked when I closed the book at the end. Rachel really does a good job of connecting the reader with the characters, whether they are good or bad. I really loved this one and can't wait for it to be out!

This was such a fast paced enjoyable book! I loved the dual timelines and the atmospheric setting! This is always an auto buy author for me and this did not disappoint—quite possibly her best yet!

Ruby McTavish was the richest and most notrious woman. Her adopted son, Cam, rejects his inheritance from her after her death. He leaves and marries Jules in Colorado.

A decade later, Cam is forced to return after his uncle's death. Jules wants Cam to get his inheritance but it's more complicated than it seems.

Lots of twists and so many secrets to unravel. The plot takes a bit of time to build up but it is worth the time. A terrific mystery.

Thanks to the publisher for the arc.

I always look forward to Rachel Hawkins books and this one was just as great as the last two.

Thank you, NetGalley & St. Martin's Publishing Group for letting me read this ARC in exchange for an honest review. It was an absolute delight!

At this point, I expect Rachel Hawkins books to be twisty and keep you guessing at each turn. Unfortunately, which is why it is only 3 stars, I was able to figure out the twist pretty quickly. With that said, even knowing the ending (in my head and I'll never tell), getting to that conclusion was an eerie journey full of corruption and backstabbing that I wasn't quite prepared for. It really makes you question how far you would go for your family and what you would do to insure your legacy.

Jules and Cam struggle with their own demons in their own lives, but somehow they find love and solitude in each other - like calls to like I suppose. I really loved the character dynamics between both of them, but really enjoyed finding the similiarties between the two of them - and there are a lot. There's a level of understanding between the two of them that's shrouded in darkness and anyone looking for that classic psychological thriller will find it here.

I will still definitely recommend this book to my friends who enjoy these types of things. I'll buy myself a copy to go with the others on my bookshelf. Thank you for another amazing read!

I read The Villa by Rachel Hawkins last year and decided to give this one a try. She has a way of writing suspense and mystery that isn't necessarily scary, but...unsettling. And I am here for it!

run away from his family years ago because they are some of the richest folks around, and we all know that money causes problems. So, Jules talks him into returning where alternate sides begin to tel the story of the family wealth. Couldn’t put this one down! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

My Review
☕️☕️☕️☕️☕️

Absolutely Loved this Book.

Perfectly written book.
This is a first book I have had the pleasure to read by this author. And well, it definitely will not be the last.

Are you looking for a story full of twists but so much life. This is definitely a book that I can honestly say I loved.. so Good.
Read this one in 2 days... A trip for sure of the best kind.

Ruby Tavistock,
The year was 1943. This little girl went missing.
But so much Happened after the missing girl. The things family will do along the way. To get there child back.

I will say I was Entrolled in this story, books like this are so Intriguing for me. I truly enjoyed this book.

Fabulous read.

Thank you NetGalley for an advance copy of this book. I have read several of Rachel Hawkins books in the past but this new thriller may be my favorite! Camden is a regular guy with a big past...a rich, twisted family in the mountains of North Carolina and nothing in this story is as it seems. Nothing! The story is told from several POV from the present and the past, and just when you think you've gotten all the secrets, there are more. Up until the very last page! I loved the setting of this book, I could picture creepy Arden House in the mountains, majestic but haunted by the past. Very satisfying ending also. Definitely recommend this one! 4.5 stars!

Wow! What a story with lots of twists and turns and an ending that I did not see coming. Ruby McTavish ,her son Camden and his wife Jules are the main characters in this suspenseful novel. All three characters take turns telling their stories, each one with a fascinationing back story. If you are familar with the Ashville and the Biltmore house, this book will be of interest to you as it takes place in that general area. I loved it and I will be recommending it.

I will always, always read a new book by Rachel Hawkins. This is her best one yet! Just truly fantastic and gripping. I enjoyed the experience thoroughly and couldn't stop thinking about the book even after I was done with it. Fans of all genres, not just thrillers, should like this one.

Twistier than a twizzler!

This book immediately draws you in as you get three distinct voices: letters written by Ruby McTavish, her adopted son (and sole heir to the family fortune), Camden McTavish, and his wife, Jules. Looking from the outside in you would think the McTavish family has it all. They have the expansive estate, the ever-growing family fortune, and the entire Tavistock town on their payroll.

NOTHING IS AS IT SEEMS.

You're first introduced to the notorious McTavish family when tragedy strikes. Ruby, just three years old, goes missing in the mountain forest surrounding their remote estate. After a long eight months, Ruby is finally returned home. Or is she?

Ruby McTavish makes the papers again when she is widowed not once, not twice, but four different times.

When Camden returns home to his estranged family after ten years, you begin to uncover the lies and darkness that infect them. The schemes and plots all come to head when they're finally together again. AND IT'S SO FUN. I loved reading Ruby's tell-all letters where she finally reveals all those skeletons in her closet. (hint: there's a lot of them!)

I thought I had each twist figured out and boy was I wrong! The reveals come at a steady pace so you never feel frustrated, instead just eager to keep reading. Every Jules chapter had me in a frenzy! It was so hard to put down.

Read this if you like books that keep you guessing until the last page. If you love messy family drama and exploring the darkness in all of us that we try so hard to hide... you're going to want to pick this one up.

Thank you to St. Martin's Press and NetGalley for this advance copy! #netgalley #stmartinspress

The Heiress, by Rachel Hawkins, is a winner! The McTavish family is a wealthy and influential family in North Carolina. Ruby McTavish Callahan Woodward Miller Kenmore was the matriarch of Ashby House, the family estate, with several deceased husbands and the victim of a child kidnapping when she was a toddler. After her death, she left her fortune to her adopted son, Cam, who was instead living meagerly with his wife in Colorado. Ten years later he is summoned back to Ashby House and he and Jules must face the rest of his conniving family. No one is blameless. The story is told from the points of view of Cam and Jules, and letters written by Ruby. Secrets abound in this twisted Gothic story. There are several characters, all well-defined, the plot is clear and yet there are surprises at the end. I loved this book! It won’t be released until January so put it on your list of must reads!

With thanks to Netgalley and St. Martin’s Press for the ARC. My opinions are my own.

I think Rachel Hawkins has made it to my favorite authors list after this. As with all her previous reads, she manages to tell a solid, well told story that sucked me in, giving me that feeling of watching a movie and seeing the scenes unfold before me. I absolutely loved the format of this with the different perspectives of Cam and his wife Jules, while throwing in articles as well as letters written by the heiress herself. The only reason this is not a full five stars is I couldn't help but feel something was missing from the ending. It seemed to make a jump, skipping what could of been a vital, climactic scene. Although explained in the epilogue, I still would have loved to have that in there. Overall, this was such a good book that I highly recommend purchasing on it's release. Four very solid stars.

Thank you Netgalley and St. Martin's Press for this ARC.