Five contestants are chosen to appear on a new reality show for ten million dollars. They truly have no idea what they’ve signed up for, but it’s clear that it will be cutthroat and challenging. The show will be live-streamed and they will have no contact with the outside world. It soon becomes clear that ulterior motives and old grudges might be part of the challenges that contestants face. Can they survive this show?

This was a really unique and fun thriller concept. I enjoyed how the story was told by different characters and skipping from past to present. There were so many secrets and characters that were untrustworthy. It’s kind of a twist on Squid Game and Survivor. If you enjoy reality shows, solving puzzles, and figuring out hidden connections, you should definitely check this one out!

Thank you to Heather Gudenkauf, Harlequin Trade Publishing, and netgalley for the arc in exchange for my honest review.

Thank you to NetGalley, HTP/Park Row & Heather Gudenkauf for a digital galley of Everyone is Watching in exchange for an honest review.

Five contestants are pitted against each other in a reality game show called One Lucky Winner. That lucky winner will receive $10M. The contestants are secluded on a remote North California estate & are not allowed to have any contact with the outside world. But when things take a twist & secrets begin to come out, the contestants realize they are in real danger as this has stopped being a game.

Our main characters are Fern, the executive assistant/showrunner; Maire (the Best Friend); Sam (the Boyfriend); Senator Crowley (the Senator); Camilla (the Confidante) & Ned (the Executive). Turns out some of these characters have direct ties - like Maire & Sam who both witnessed a tragic accident in their youth. But they all have something in common for being handpicked by Fern to be contestants on this show. But what? And why?

Most of these characters were completely skeezy, but here were a couple who wanted to win for the right reasons. But do their actions on the show end up making them just as skeezy? This story reminded me of MTV's The Challenge. I really enjoyed it. It was quick paced, entertaining & the perfect amount of twisty.

If you like reality tv or reality tv type books, definitely add this one to your TBR. It was a fun & solid read.

Thank you NetGalley for the chance to read this book in exchange for an honest review.

This book gave major Squid games mixed with survivor. I loved how the connections of each character came together, how past and present came together to weave a perfect story. For someone who loves reality TV as much as I, this was the perfect thriller.

Everyone Is Watching by Heather Gudenkauf is a mystery about five contestants who have been chose to compete on a show called One Lucky Winner. The prize is ten million dollars, and they are secluded on a very fancy estate. But these competitions are life or death and the connections between these contestants becomes more and more obvious as the filming goes on. This book was rather over the top, but it was fast-paced, and it certainly kept my attention. Thanks to NetGalley for the free digital review copy. All opinions are my own.

I always look forward to reading books by author Heather Gudenkauf. Everyone Is Watching, her newest book, was no exception. As I began to read Everyone Is Watching, I realized that this was a diversion from Heather Gudenkauf’s typical books. It portrayed her usual feelings of suspense and tension but between the setting, the characters and the premise that was established early on I knew that I was in for something very different. Everyone Is Watching was very clever and gripping at the same time. I had a hard time putting this one down.

Five random people received invitations to participate in a reality show called One Lucky Winner where the grand prize was to be ten million dollars. What if anything gave these five potential contenders the opportunity to compete for the unexpected but welcomed prize of ten million dollars? As each of the five contestants arrived at the magnificent estate, Bella Luce, in Northern California where the reality show was to be filmed, they were dubbed with the titles of The Best Friend, The Confident, The Senator, The Boyfriend and The Executive. Each contestant had their own personal reason for accepting the invitation to compete for the ten million dollars prize money. Through competitions and challenges, each winner collected “Super Clues”. There were also “ Game Changers” that the contestants gathered during each competition. Winning and securing the Super Clues and the Game Changers could tip the outcome of the competition in the direction of the contestant that accumulated the most. The object was to try and win as many competitions and challenges as possible. After each competition, a contestant was voted off by the audience that was following the reality show on YouTube, Instagram, Twitter or TikTok. As soon as a contestant was voted off, their deepest and darkest secrets were revealed to the millions that had chosen to follow the show. What secrets would be revealed? Would one contestant prevail over the others to win the ultimate prize of ten million dollars?

I really enjoyed reading Everyone Is Watching by Heather Gudenkauf. It was not what I expected but in a good way. I had not guessed the ending and was quite surprised by it. This was a clever concept that Heather Gudenkauf brought to fruition in a way that was believable and quite suspenseful. The pace was perfect and the characters were interesting and well developed. There were lots of secrets that all the contestants were harboring. I liked how the secrets were revealed as Heather Gudenkauf explored the contestants’ pasts in alternating chapters. I highly recommend Everyone Is Watching by Heather Gudenkauf if you enjoy suspenseful thrillers.

Thank you to Park Row for allowing me to read Everyone Is Watching by Heather Gudenkauf through Netgalley in exchange for an unbiased and honest review.

This was a crazy book definitely had survivor vibes. And even big brother vibes so if you enjoy those shows you may enjoy this book. Lots of twist involved all the way to the end! Thank you for allowing me to read this book.

Book: Everyone Is Watching
Author: Heather Gudenkauf
Publisher: Harlequin Trade Publishing
Pub Date: March 26, 2024

Five contestants have been chosen to compete for 10 million dollars on a game show called One Lucky Winner. The show will be live streamed all over the world. All of the contestants are connected to the one person who has brought them together and it’s now a game of revenge. This is giving Survivor and Big Brother vibes. It also reminded me of when Joey, Ross and Chandler played Bamboozled on Friends. I didn’t really care for this book or the plot. I do love this author and The Overnight Guest is one of my favorite books. I just couldn’t get into this story. I have seen a ton of great reviews for this so I’m definitely in the minority.

Thank you Harlequin Trade Publishing and NetGalley for this sneak peak! Publication date is March 26, 2024.

One of my favorite authors is Heather Gudenkauf as I just love her thrillers. This one was also one of my favorite tropes. A group of people brought together in a game of revenge as they are all connected to the one person who has brought them together. Yet that person isn't revealed till the very last chapter. A new reality TV show is beginning and a group of people have been nominated - these people come from all walks of life and have lived and made mistakes but the enticing promise of winning 10 million dollars as them ticking yes and participating in a series of crazy adventures and dares and winning the challenges - no matter what as in this reality show - if you aren't careful, you could very well end up dead as the producers aren't playing by the rules in this game. Who has set up the game and what is their reason for watching all the players suffering? Everyone is Watching gives readers an insight into the behind-the-scenes of reality TV and the limits people will go to to get great ratings and of course, revenge on those who they feel have bested or hurt them in the past.
If you love thrillers, books with random people who aren't technically random, and reality TV and social media, then check out Heather Gudenkauf's new release "Everyone is Watching".
Everyone is Watching is the Squid Game of the Book World for 2024.

I really enjoyed this book! I finished this book quickly because I needed to know what happened! The twists were unexpected, the story itself was original and kept me wanting more. Great read from a great author

This was an interesting plot, five individuals are invited to compete in a game show that will give the winner 10 million dollars! Immediately, before the cameras even start to roll, things start to go wrong behind the scenes. Suddenly the contestants start wondering if this opportunity is too good to be true, and people start to get hurt. It is filled with lies, secrets, multiple points of view, and some great twists! If you’re a fan of any of those things, bump this up your to read list.

Five contestants are chosen to compete on a new reality show, One Lucky Winner, for a chance at the ultimate prize—$10 million. However, no one knows what to expect, and the remote estate it’s held at with no access to their phones keeps them secluded from the rest of the world. As secrets start to be exposed, and blood is shed, the contestants realize this is much more than just a game…

I love reality competition shows, and I love thriller novels, so this book is the perfect blend of the two! The book definitely delivers the suspense—I was so curious the whole time how the characters were connected and what was the truth behind this competition. I like how the author used a mix of timelines, sprinkling in some backstory on the characters throughout the novel. This is definitely a binge-worthy book, perfect for a beach read this summer!

Thank you to NetGalley and Park Row Books for my gifted e-ARC!

The premise of this book sounded so intriguing! I pictured a mix between Survivor, Big Brother and Hunger Games.

But it seemed rather tame overall. I felt like it was on the edge of something great, but it never pushed it's way over to great. I didn't feel an emotional connection with the characters, so I wasn't really invested in their storylines.

Ultimately, this was a miss for me.

Five people are invited to compete in a reality competition for 10 million dollars. It is not televised on tv but online only with news alerts letting the audience know it's on. They all have their "game names" such as the best friend, the confidante, the senator and the boyfriend and the executive. It is run by woman who is a big time influencer in her winery home. Things get complicated though when her assistant ends up running the game. Fern has so idea what her boss has planned and competitions become very dangerous. You start to realize that the contestants were all chosen for some reason and there is some kind of connection. Past deeds are revealed.

So many fun twists. Such a great buildup to the finale. This is a very fun, quick read. You won't want to put it down.

Thanks to Netgalley and Harlequin Park Row for a copy for review.

A few months ago my #bibliobuddyreads group selected #theovernightguest as a bonus read. I devoured that book. I was searching titles on #netgalley and saw that there was an upcoming release of #everyoneiswatching and immediately put in the request—I didn’t need a blurb—I loved the cover, I loved the author, I figured I’d love the book.

The premise was excellent. I loved the book and stayed up way too late because I needed to find out the why behind the madness. I picked up on some of the twists but not all.

Overall the story was well done and I enjoyed seeing some people get what they deserved, others squirming about their past misdeeds, and the way it all came together.

#⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ read and I am excited for my next Gudenkauf read.

This gripping locked room mystery features five contestants competing for the chance to win 10 million dollars on the reality TV show, One Lucky Winner. The contestants are held in a secluded North California estate for unknown reasons with no contact with the outside world, but the show is streamed live worldwide. As the contestants embark on various challenges, the stakes become increasingly high and long-buried secrets emerge. Feeling unsettled with the danger and risk, the contestants are left to wonder why they are truly there and if this is more than just a game. This was one highly original and binge-worthy popcorn thriller!

READ THIS IF YOU:
-Are a fan of reality TV shows like Big Brother and Survivor
-Can tolerate suspending disbelief and unlikeable characters
-Like when a book incorporates mixed media/social media comments

Many thanks to HTP and NetGalley for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

While one of the things I've always loved about Heather Gudenkauf's books has been her way of writing atmospheric Iowa settings, it turned out that her writing is just as strong set in a different place. Fascinating character connections and excellent plotting.

This book was a wild ride! The premise was so interesting and new; I really enjoyed the plot and the twists. The one thing that was hard for me when reading was not keeping track of the different characters and timelines necessarily, but there were so many different names and secondary characters as well.

3.5⭐️

Thank you to both NetGalley and Harlequin Trade Publishing | Park Row for the ARC copy of this super fun thriller!!

*This one is out now!!*

So I actually REALLY liked this book from start to jusssst about finish. It was exciting, left me wanting to know what was going to happen around every page and gave me a nice adrenaline rush. I ate up the game style of this one.

Unfortunately the ending was just a little too mediocre for my liking. I wanted something a little more BOOM like! Ssome more pizazz. A nice HOLY CRAP at the end, and this just didn't give me that. I think with the majority of the book being so exiting and twisty, I wanted that same feel from the ending. Not to say that the ending wasn't good, because it was, I just wish it was a little more exciting.

The twists in this were amazing. Shocking. Jaw dropping. This was a fast paced thriller that kept me hooked. I loved the reality tv/influencer concept in this one! As well as the different POVs, and how everyone was connected

Thank you NetGalley and Ms. Gudenkauf for giving me the opportunity to review "Everyone is Watching." Having read "The Overnight Guest," I was surprised at how different this book is from her previous works. That being said it was just as thrilling.This book keeps you on your toes, trying to find out what is everyone's secret? Are they connected? Who will win? It was a an easy fast paced read. I think readers who like Thrillers will be pleased with this book.