I wasn't a huge fan of Rachel Hawkins' previous books, but the premise of The Heiress drew me in and I'm so glad to have read it. The Heiress is a twisty page-turning family drama filled with murder, lies, missing children... The storytelling was reminiscent of Evelyn Hugo. Those who enjoy thrillers will love this one!

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

Thank you NetGalley and St Martins Press for the advanced copy in exchange for an honest review!

I have to first start by saying that I love me a good Rachel Hawkins book! I loved Reckless Girls and I feel like this one is very similar to that, in that they are fast paced, easy to read books. She definitely knows how to keep the readers engaged and is able to keep my attention with the short chapters! However, I don’t really like the market of this book. I don’t love how it felt more like a family drama than a thriller. The storyline is mostly focused on the letters that Ruby McTavish wrote to an unknown person. In my opinion I don’t feel like the “thriller” part of the book happened until the last like 20-25% of the book. However, that being said, this is still a solid book and I absolutely loved the storyline. Overall, definitely one I would recommend, especially if you are looking for like a nice pallet cleaner to read inbetween thrillers!

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Loved The Wife Upstairs! Can’t wait to read this

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I’m not usually one to throw around words of praise, but this book was outstanding! The story of Camden, a man who chose to step away from his family’s name and the inheritance he was entitled to and Jules, his loving and supportive wife, drew me in soon after I started the book. It has wonderful twists and turns, showing the reader a dark and stormy family history. Upon the passing of another member of the family, Camden is persuaded to go back to Ashby House by his wife. But there was a reason Camden didn’t want to be there. And the house holds many secrets that slowly begin to unravel as Camden and Jules attempt to learn more. Overall, I really enjoyed this book.

Cam thought he had left his past behind him when he left North Carolina. But then he receives an email from his cousin to come back and do some repairs on Ashby house, and his wife, Jules would really like to see where he grew up. When they get to Ashby house, nothing has changed. He is still being treated like the outsider that he is. Will all of the family secrets come out while he is there?

What a ride! This story picks you up and takes you on a wild ride until the very end. Highly recommend!!

"The Heiress" by Rachel Hawkins is a riveting novel that keeps readers on the edge of their seats with its twisty plot and enjoyable narrative. Hawkins skillfully weaves a tale filled with unexpected turns and surprises, making it a delightful read for those who appreciate a good mystery. The characters are well-developed, and the author's writing style keeps the pace engaging throughout the book. "The Heiress" is a must-read for anyone looking for a thrilling and satisfying literary experience.

If you enjoyed The Villa, Hawkins' last thriller, you'll love The Heiress! Another house full of secrets to keep you on the edge of your seat.

The Heiress by Rachel Hawkins was a win win for me. I don't read a lot of suspense/thriller type books as my anxiety wins over my reading experience!
This one though was different. It read so fast I couldn't believe I was finished. I was absorbed by the drama, the immense wealth, the lies and the different meanings of family! Well done!

After reading Rachel Hawkins’s novel “The Villa” for my book club, her name jumped out and “The Heiress” intrigued me.

Pretty much all it takes is a massive, old manor and I’m sold. Hawkins is now on a roll with two good novels back-to-back.

The main characters Jules and Camden McTavish are a married couple who live a simple life in Colorado; Camden is a teacher and Jules is a re-enactor at their local museum. When Camden hears that his adoptive mother Ruby has died, he reluctantly agrees to travel to North Carolina to help settle her estate.

Jules couldn’t be more excited to see the house and learn more about his mysterious family but Camden dreads seeing them and confronting his complicated upbringing.

Ruby was an infamous heiress who was nicknamed “Mrs. Kill-more,” a play on words from her fourth husband’s last name Kenmore. All four of her husbands died in freak accidents. But not only that, she disappeared when she was 3 years old, only to be found eight months later with a nearby family who had kidnapped her.

Yes, there’s a lot going on. But all of that barely scratches the surface. After Camden comes home, Hawkins reveals twist after twist.

Despite the complex plot, Hawkins bridges everything together well by switching between the points of view of Jules and Camden and letters written by Ruby herself.

Thriller is a genre I typically stay away from for multiple reasons I don’t have the space to list. But what makes Hawkins an exception is her storytelling ability, complex characters and unexpected events.

“The Heiress” is a hit in my book and I highly recommend it to thriller fans.

I love Rachel Hawkins, and this book does not disappoint. In true Hawkins style the story and character building are phenomenal and the twists come at breakneck speed in the last quarter of the book. The first half of the book was a bit slower and I was really mostly enjoying Ruby's perspective during this part of the book, but at about 75% the pace picked up and I absolutely could not put it down. I was leaning toward a lower rating, but by the end of the book my opinion changed. Hawkins brought all the pieces of the story together masterfully and I decided I loved it. If you're a Hawkins fan or a fan of a good domestic thriller/mystery, this one should be a MUST read for you! Thank you to St. Martin's press and NetGalley for the ARC in exchange for my honest feedback!

Thank you NetGalley and St. Martin's Press for the advanced copy of The Heiress by Rachel Hawkins.

Cam MacTavish and his wife Jules find themselves back in Cam's childhood home after years of pleas by his extended family to return and assist them with the upkeep. Cam is the only heir of Ruby MacTavish , North Carolina's richest woman who also has a bit of a past as she was kidnapped when she was a toddler and has also been a widow four times over.

Cam returns to Tavistock and is greeted with mixed feelings from the town and his family upon his return. This book leaves you questioning, do you really need money to be happy?

I read a Rachel Hawkins book last year and really enjoyed it but this one unfortunately fell flat for me. It felt like I never dove really deep into any of the characters so it was hard to connect whether you were routing for them or shocked by their behavior. The premise of the book was great but its pages never gripped me the way I had hoped they would. I was left wanting more. More about Ruby and Cam's relationship, more about Cam's childhood and his connection to the family and Ruby.

Loved the twist at the very end!

When the richest and most notorious woman of North Carolina dies her adopted son Camden doesn't want anything to do with his moms money or her home. He doesn't care to deal with the remaining McTavish's either. He decides to reject the inheritance and love the life he wants. He moves to Colorado where he becomes an English teacher and marries Jules, someone who wants to put their past behind them just like himself. Its now ten years later and his Uncle has died taking him back to a place he never wanted to revisit again. Soon the mysteries from his past come to a head making him delve into all the things that happened all those years ago. Follow along to see how Camden and Jules deal with all the mysteries coming to light, is the inheritance still not worth the trouble or will greed make an appearance?

Filled with a cast of mostly unlikable, reality TV-worthy characters, this book is a fast read that I could have easily binge read in one day had it not been for work/commitments (dang it). The story is told from multiple POVs and it took me a few chapters to get the characters sorted out. Then there was a giant carrot dangled in my face and I couldn't read fast enough. I wanted to know the why and the how, and sure enough all of the answers are revealed to the multiple secrets that are hinted at, through several twists and turns. I found the ending to be very clever. Rachel Hawkins is an excellent story teller! I enjoyed the additional story telling through newspaper and magazine articles, as well as handwritten letters.

Thank you NetGalley and St. Martin's Press for the ARC of this book in exchange for my honest review.

I really enjoy Rachel Hawkins books! They all have a really unique plot and have a way of sucking you in. This one is no exception. We get multiple POVs, Camden and Jules, and Cam’s mother Ruby via letters. We are taken to present day, where Camden and Jules are forced to come back to the estate of Camden’s rich and wealthy family after leaving many years ago. As the plot unfolds, we are then taken back to Ruby’s lost letters and the plot thickens! I loved the twist and turns in this!! Did not see that ending at all. So good!

This book gave family drama, secrets and the dual timelines overlapped perfectly! Not to mention the gothic nature of the story. I did find a few times the story dragged on a bit with a lot of detail but overall I can see why so many people loved this one! I think it would be perfect for someone new to thrillers.

I had super high hopes for this book and while it wasn't terrible, it was okay. I found parts of the plot to be disjointed and confusing.

The premise was exciting, but it was hard to follow along with the back and forth of the letters and, perhaps I'm an idiot, but I had a hard time grasping who was related to who at the end.

Also, while I understood the point was to show the differences between the haves and have-nots, I found the references to "dead white men" forced. It's become cliche and overdone at this point.

This is a fun, campy book though and I think it's perfect for those who like a bit of a popcorn thriller.

Thank you NetGalley and St. Martin's Press for an e-book copy of THE HEIRESS to review.

I rate THE HEIRESS three out of five stars.

Five addicting and heart racing solid stars for Rachel Hawkins newest book. Hawkins has the ability to write in a heart throbbing and page turning pace with twists and turns coming from multiple directions. Told in 3 POV.
Ruby McTavish goes missing as a toddler. She quickly is reunited with her rich, powerful, and influential NC family… while another mother insists the “missing” Ruby who is reunited with the McTavish’s is her daughter.
Fast forward and after multiple (left widowed marriages) Ruby adopts a young boy (Cam). Now she has an heiress to leave the family estate and fortune to. Cam (POV) wants to live his life and on his terms and his own earnings.
After Rubys death his wife Jules (POV) talks him into going back home and settle the drama/ inheritance/crisis. Ohh Cams family wants their well deserved fortune and won’t stop until they get it all. After all - they’re blood!!! Thank you NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press for a spectator read.

Another gushing review, this is craziness. I’m on a roll this year though and The Heiress isn’t going to be the book to break it. I flew through this book because I had to know what was going to happen. The level of dysfunction was next level and pretty much the only level I want to read from now on. You just don’t know who to trust and watching rich people being bad is so very fun. Great flow, plot and characters, The Heiress had it all.

Really enjoyed this. I’m not usually a suspense reader, but I stayed up late to finish this one. Loved the twists … I didn’t guess it all!

I have read all of Rachel Hawkins'books and this has been my favorite. The plot of this book is very complex and it is like a puzzle mystery. Jules and Camden are a struggling young couple when he is summoned home to his family estate to settle it. But everyone has secrets and no one is who they seem to be. I especially liked his mother Ruby's letters explaining the demise of her four husbands - it reminded me of Evelyn Hugo. The bo0k really is a big sweeping saga that goes from the 1940's to present day. My only complaint is that the end maybe had just too much crammed into it and it seemed a bit rushed.. But I do like it when an author answers all my questions! Read this one - you wont be sorry!