I have long been a great fan of Tara Laskowski’s writing, and this book further surpassed my expectations! The beautiful scenery makes the crime scene even scarier in a way, and the plot is terrific! Highly recommended to all domestic thriller lovers out there!

This book about three couples and "reunion" with their siblings was a great read! Even though it was not as fast paced as other thrillers I've read, I still could not put the book down because I wanted to know more about each of the couples. Each person and couple were so different it was fun to learn about them as the book progressed. If you like family drama stories, this one is a good one!

Thank you NetGalley and the publisher for the opportunity to read this ARC.
The Weekend Retreat is the.story of a 3 siblings and their significant others who gather at the ancestral estate on the family vineyard for their celebration. Wow, secrets galore and what a twisted bunch! Their redeeming qualities are definitely in short supply and you won’t be able to look away or turn the pages fast enough for this one.
Highly recommended if you like a nasty family with agendas galore! Really great sense of place and characterizations.

Thank you to NetGalley and Harlequin Trade Publishing for the chance to read this book in exchange for an honest review. The Weekend Retreat by Tara Laskowski releases on December 26th, 2023.

What a fun read! The multiple POVs, the mystery, the COVER - such a pretty cover. The Weekend Retreat is definitely a wild ride that will keep you guessing up until the very end.

I’ve been in a bit of a reading slump and The Weekend Retreat was exactly the story I needed to pull me out of it! Who doesn’t love a book with characters you’re meant to hate? I loved how the story was told through the POVs of the women, plus one mystery guest. The breakup between the chapters was perfect and I loved guessing the identity of the mystery guest and their connection to the Van Ness family. This story gave me major Succession vibes right from the beginning. The plot itself wasn’t entirely unique, but the story still kept me engaged from start to finish.

Thank you to NetGalley, Graydon House, and Harlequin Trade Publishing for the e-arc in exchange for an honest review.

The cover is so inviting! Well done. I do feel this is similar to other thrillers I've read but I was still drawn to the story. Tara crafted a good mix of characters and had me guessing until the end! Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC.

This was fine. Started off strong but began to drag as it went on. I will say-I didn’t guess the ending which is always a plus.

I’ve never read a book by this author but will definitely seek out future books. This was a great thriller told from the perspective of three women and one mystery person. At times I had trouble keeping track of who was telling the story, but loved it regardless. Lots of twists and I was kept guessing until the end!

“They will never take you seriously if they see you cry” - the weekend retreat

Why hello, my little chickadees!!!

Are you ready for a book that will keep you guessing until the very end? Characters who come alive within the pages and will have you doubting everything you were once led to believe?

Harper, Richard, Zach, Elle and Lauren all have secrets they want to keep hidden but what happens when someone’s revenge goes a bit too far?

As the secrets begin to reveal themselves you’ll be left with your jaw on the ground.

“Emotions don’t change anything - they just get in the way”

Let me leave you with this little teaser :

A wealthy family's vacation at their lush winery estate becomes a weekend to kill for in this deliciously twisted novel of suspense

Every year, the illustrious Van Ness siblings, heirs to a copper fortune, gather at their secluded winery estate for a joint birthday celebration. It's a tradition they've followed nearly all their lives, and now they are back with their significant others for a much-needed weekend of rest and relaxation, away from the public spotlight.

With lavish comforts, gorgeous scenery, and indulgent drinking, the trip should be the perfect escape. But it soon becomes clear that even a remote idyllic getaway can’t keep out the problems simmering in each of their lives. As old tensions are reignited, the three couples are pushed to the edge. Will their secrets destroy them, or will they destroy each other first? And who’s been watching them from beyond the vineyard gates?

When a torrential rainstorm hits, plunging them into darkness, the answers prove all too deadly…

Thanks to NetGalley and Harlequin Trade Publishing, Graydon House for the opportunity to read The Weekend Retreat by Tara Laskowski. Once again Ms Laskowski keeps readers on the edge of their seats with suspense and twists. Excellent!

"What happens in the dark, stays in the dark, right?"

"There's that twinkle in Zach's eye. It used to calm me down and reassure me, but now I see all of this for what it is. Zach Van Ness is gaslighting me."

The Weekend Retreat follows the Van Ness siblings to their winery estate for a weekend gateway to celebrate twins, Richard and Harper's birthday. Nothing better than some sibling animosity on a gorgeous winery and luxurious property in the middle of nowhere with dodgy cell service.

I was intrigued all throughout reading this as the book starts off with deaths. You have no idea who died so while reading you're trying to pick up tiny clues and hints of character within each sibling + their partners. So. Much. Drama.

I found it a little hard to keep up with all the different POVs but overall I had a really fun time reading this!

Thank you NetGalley for the ARC!

Libby is in NYC and Central Park...grab a cozy blanket. Settle in a comfy chair. Enjoy a cup of steaming herbal tea. Be transported to my favorite city, NYC, with Libby. This is a realistic story with quirky characters. I liked this book, and I like this talented author. Thanks to Netgalley for the book.