Thank you NetGalley and Harlequin Publishing for this ARC!

My jaw was ON THE FLOOR multiple times while reading this book. Not only will your anxiety be increased, there is also time of pulling on your heart strings. Such a great quick read with likable and relatable characters.

I will read anything and everything she writes. It’s official. I’ve loved all her books and this was no different. I loved all the characters and the plot was intriguing, it was hard to put down. I didn’t see the ending coming at all. I absolutely love how it all played out!

What a thrilling ride that I did not see coming! In this case, I did judge a book by its cover – and I dove headfirst in and loved it!

The death and presumed suicide of Henry leads his wife to his studio apartment to seek answers. She can’t understand why he’d take his life, what would make him go to such extremes. The residents of this dilapidated converted hotel are people who know each other, they grill on Friday nights and rally around each other in tough times. But what will Henry’s widow find out and what are the other stories going on in this thrilling ride?

You’ll have to read this winning four star story for yourself to find out. It kept me interested, it kept me wanting to turn the pages and it gave me all parts of a really good thriller story. Thoroughly enjoyed!

I LOVED On a Quiet Street, but this one just didn’t blow me away like that one did. I loved the setting and the variety of characters. It was enjoybable, but I was just left feeling like it was missing something. I will definitely keep reading her books though.

Thank you to NetGalley and Harlequin for the ARC!

This book had me hooked!
At one point, about 30% through, I thought, "I wanna know what happened, but I dont see how are they going to have 70% more book off this..."
But wait! Because very quickly twists start happening and I was like, "oooooh" and back to hooked. Twist and another twist and web after web it keeps you hooked and I had to know what was going to happen!
The resolve and reveals at the end didn't disappoint either!
Great Read!!!

I was very confused in the beginning of this book about who Cass & Anna were. We started off with Cass and then jumped to seven months later and it being Anna.

The description of the book makes me think that the entire book is going to be just about Anna, but that’s not the case. The chapters go back and forth between Anna and Cass. I like that it did this because if it was just Anna then all of this would have fallen flat, but seeing Cass’ side to everything helped the book to come together.

I like how Cass is the handy woman for the apartments! I love a badass FMC and it did come through in this book.

The only thing that I was truly confused about was Frank/Sinatra - I don’t know if I missed something. This is the kid who helps Cass and she gave her tools to. In chapters his name switches back and forth between the two. Was this explained? I’m not sure, if it was I must have missed it!

Callum being behind everything kind of fell flat to me. I wish there would have been something more between Anna and Callum - it would have helped her to not wrap her head around it being him so quickly I think.

All in all it was a good book and I’m so glad I got the privilege of reading it!

Wow! What a totally fast paced thriller! I had to keep reading and it definitely kept me up all night. Of course it had all the twists and turns that I love in any thriller! Although this was my first read by this author, it definitely won’t be my last!

Thank you NetGalley and Harlequin Trade Publishing for an advanced copy in exchange for my honest review!

Hang on to your hat because, The Vacancy in Room 10 will take you for a fast paced ride. I am not sure I even looked up as I binged this one. I have to start by saying that the setting and atmosphere are perfectly conveyed by the author. The Sycamores apartments and the residents play an important part in the story and I could not only visualize it, but could possibly walk right out to the pool. The narration is told by Cass and Anna, both broken hearted for very different reasons. The emotions and struggles that these women go through from story elements to the twists, are presented in a way that felt organic and natural. This story is unique and surprising while also employing lots of characteristics of a good thriller. The pace start off slow and just build and builds until the end, which is a favorite way for a thriller to play out for me. I will be recommending this one for a long time.

Thank you NetGalley and the publisher for the advanced review copy!

Loved this slow-burn thriller with two interesting main characters. Glass did something similar in her last book, The Vanishing Hour, using multiple narrators and then showing how their stories linked up. It's a good technique and she does it well.

Anna is a grieving widow. Cass is a former trophy girlfriend who got dumped. They cross paths in the Sycamores, a dive-y motel that's like a low-budget apartment house, with resident locals.

The book spends a good 40% setting the scene up and really immersing us in the minds of these two women. Then ... BAM! There's a dramatic inciting event that kicks the plot into high gear.

Really enjoyed this - I remain a huge fan of the author and can't wait to see what she comes up with next!

Thank you so much to HTP for the ARC!

If you're looking for a NON-STOP CRAZY and BONKERS thriller, look no further!

I picked this up as soon as it showed up on my step and I couldn't stop! When I wasn't reading it, I was thinking about it and wondering how these CRAZY things could possibly be resolved!

Basically what you have is an old motel that has been converted into apartments. These are no luxury apartments but actually quite dumpy, for lack of a better word. When Cass finds herself out of a relationship and subsequently out of a home, she takes on a job as a "handy ma'am" in exchange for a place to live. She does some extremely questionable things to get by and make ends meet and eventually things begin to catch up with her when she starts messing with the wrong people and finds herself in a HEAP OF TROUBLE!

Then you have an alternate perspective from Anna who just lost her husband and let's just say...things aren't looking great for her either.

This is my first book by Seaphina Nova Glass and let me just say, she does not follow the rules! My jaw kept hitting the floor over and over at the things that were happening! I applaud her for that! This truly felt so fresh and original and nothing about it felt overdone like so many thrillers I've read lately!

The only reading experience I can really compare it to is Taylor Adam's writing in THE LAST WORD and NO EXIT where you're just sitting there like "WAIT, WHAT?!"

Read this if you like:

-Popcorn thrillers
-Truly weird characters
-Unique and creepy settings
-Twists and turns
-Jaw-dropping moments
-Dual perspectives

This will be available on April 9th!

"The Vacancy in Room 10," is a twisty thriller that will keep you guessing until the very end. The story kicks off with a bang – a shocking phone call that throws Anna Hartley's world into chaos. Her seemingly mild-mannered husband confesses to murder before the line goes dead, followed by the news of his own apparent suicide.

Grief-stricken and desperate for answers, Anna delves into the life her husband kept hidden. She checks into The Sycamores, the run-down motel-turned-apartment complex where Henry rented a studio. There, she encounters a quirky cast of characters, each with their own secrets and connection to Henry.

Glass excels at building suspense. The more Anna digs, the more she uncovers a tangled web of lies, hidden agendas, and dark pasts. The residents of The Sycamores, far from bystanders, become central to the mystery, adding depth and unexpected layers to the narrative. Some may find the sheer number of characters overwhelming at times, but their interactions and motivations add a layer of realism and a touch of dark humor to the unfolding drama.

The true strength of "The Vacancy in Room 10" lies in its pacing and the gradual reveals. The tension builds steadily, with each new clue leading to a fresh round of questions. The climax is well-executed, delivering a satisfying resolution that ties up the loose ends while still managing to surprise.

If you're a fan of character-driven mysteries with a touch of the unexpected, "The Vacancy in Room 10" is a must-read. Just be prepared to settle in for a wild ride as Anna navigates a world of secrets and hidden truths within the walls of The Sycamores.

I went into this with high expectations as trusted sources had told me that they loved it. This is my first book by this author and unfortunately probably my last. The characters and storyline just gave me major ick. Slow pacing and honestly I found it cheesy and over the top ridiculous. The ending dragged out as well.

Thank you to NetGalley for the ARC of Seraphina Nova Glass’s latest novel. I really enjoyed it and it kept me reading. It was very suspenseful and kept my attention. I’m not a fan of her!

Anna Hartley’s husband calls with a terrible confession, he killed someone, and he can’t live with the guilt anymore. Anna thinks it’s all a bad joke until her husband’s body washes up on the banks of the Rio Grande. Frantic for answers to what happened to her husband, Anna decides to move into his art studio located at the Sycamores, a run-down motel turned apartment complex. There she learns more about Henry’s other life from the residents of the Sycamores. Meanwhile, Cass works as the Sycamore’s apartment manager. She fixes things in apartments and manages the complex in exchange for an apartment of her own in the complex. It seems Cass has just as many secrets as Anna’s husband Henry did. Are there secrets connected? Does Anna know more about Henry’s death than she lets on?

I have enjoyed many other books by Seraphina Nova Glass, but this one was just okay for me. My favorite part of this book was the descriptions of the run-down Sycamore apartment complex. Nova Glass made me feel like I was right there with the eclectic group of characters. However, the plot twists fell a bit short for me. I felt like this was more of a mystery than a thriller. There just weren’t any jaw-dropping twists like I’ve come to expect from Nova Glass. That said, I did enjoy the atmospheric writing even if the twists were not surprising. For these reasons, I rate it 3/5 stars.

Holy Moly! Now this book was an unexpected surprise! I had seen the hype but of course had to judge for myself - and I was NOT disappointed. The web of lies circling the Sycamores will keep you on your toes and waiting for the next ball to drop - and trust me it will. Twists and turns at every corner, an absolute page turner that is not to be missed.

Get out your popcorn for this easy digestible mystery thriller , because you wont be going anywhere once you get started !

If Dual POV's , trashy Motel's and dirty little secrets are your jam, then this is a read for you !

This is a slow burn thriller that packs a lot of punch in the last 100 pages with multiple riveting scenes throughout the story to keep you burning for more.

Cass has been dumped and kicked out of her "posh" lifestyle with her boyfriend Reid who has left her for another younger woman leaving Cass with nothing and no career to fall to ,as she loved a little too much playing the perfect house wife . Now she finds her self covered in dirty overalls fixing tenants dirty clogged sinks and repairing AC units at a Motel, she is desperate and willing to do what she can to get ahead .

We meet Anna very quickly who received a phone call from her husband Henry who calls her frantically apologizing for what he's done and how much he loves her , and then the line goes dead...and so does Henry !!

Anna can't stand being in their home so she packs up and moves into the room he was renting at the Motel Sycamore he was using as a studio for his art work. What transpires next is a bunch of shocking revelations that keeps the reader yearning for more to try and solve this crazy mystery and trust me it does get wild!!

Without giving too much away I think the author did a great job of intertwining multiple characters that live in the Motel that are just scrapping by in life and how sometimes you don't need much in life to make connections and find where you belong .

The only thing that I was not a fan of was the ending , as I found it a bit tacky and was expecting something a little more liberating , but otherwise it was a fun quick read !

Thank you Netgalley , Harlequin Trade Publishing and Seraphina Nova Glass for this thrilling digital ARC!

Respectfully Another Read by Angie

This is a fast-paced thriller with a cast of characters who entertain and keep you guessing. The writing is very atmospheric and I could really picture the motel, the characters, and the grittiness of everything happening throughout the story.
Thank you, NetGalley, and the publisher for access to this e-ARC.

I found this book to be extremely slow moving and quite boring, to put it nicely. Unlikeable characters, out-there storylines, and depressing setting contributed to the lack of interest on my part.

After several attempts to forge on through, I sadly had to DNF this writing. Very disappointed in this author.

I was awarded an ARC of The Vacancy in Room 10 by Seraphina Nova Glass.

This is a nonstop thriller with strong female characters, alternating POV chapters and tons of twists and turns that you don’t see coming!

I was immediately drawn into the story with its incredible descriptive setting (you almost want to take a shower when reading), the community of crazy but loving misfits and the engaging writing.

There were so many things going on in this book, I didn’t want to stop reading once I started! I wanted to know how it was all going to pull together. Suspense, intrigue, murder, community, comedy, romance…this book has it all! I can see how people are saying this could easily be made into a movie.

Definitely a must read for 2024! I thoroughly enjoyed this book (first time reading a Glass book) and will definitely be reading more from this author! I easily gave this 4⭐️ on Goodreads but more like 4.5⭐️

So thankful to NetGalley, Harlequin Trade Publishing and Graydon House for this advanced reader copy in exchange for my honest review.

Pub Date: April 9, 2024










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Now, this was a fantastic thriller to start 2024 off with! The story had just the right amount of small details to paint a beautiful scene in my mind. The writing felt smooth and natural with the dual POV, which kept me engaged and wanting to continue reading. The twists and suspense were perfect for this story; just when I suspected something, the plot surprised me. It was quite refreshing to read! I highly recommend this book.