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Millie and Enzo have purchased a new house in a small cul-de-sac. On the day they move in, with two kids in tow, they meet an overly flirtatious neighbor and her seemingly patsy husband, and they glimpse a withdrawn, but nosy, neighbor from behind the curtains. As these three families get to know each other, mysteries are discovered, secrets are withheld, and a murder leaves everyone a suspect!

Freida McFadden does it again! Another page turner that leaves you wondering right up to the end. There are a couple of twists in this story, so if you have you have it all figured out, keep reading!

Note: This is book three of a series, but it reads well as a standalone. I have not read the first two, but this book was great even without the prior reading experience.

Thanks to NetGalley and Sourcebooks for the ARC.

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This is the first book I have read in this series and it definitely won’t be the last! Millie is an interesting character that captured my interest right from the start. All the characters in the book were well developed with their own secrets. Every twist and turn in the story was not what I expected. Millie and her handsome husband Enzo were new to the cul-de-sac and drew the immediate attention of the neighbors especially those in the house next door. Great writing kept me engaged throughout! Now I need to backtrack and read the first two! #TheHousemaidIsWatching #FreidaMcFadden #NetGalley

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_The Housemaid is Watching_ by Freida McFadden is an engrossing, psychological thriller with plot twists that will keep the reader guessing. Years later from the second book in the _The Housemaid_ series, Millie is married with two children and has just moved in to their dream house. Soon Millie discovers it may not be as ideal as she hoped, with strange neighbors and happenings in the house. While this is the third book in the series, it also can be a standalone book.

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Freida's books are compulsively readable. This story follows characters from "The Housemaid". Millie and Enzo buy a home in a neighborhood that they can scarcely afford, but do it for their children and to get out of the city. They overlook strange and snooty neighbors until they are caught up in something they cannot get themselves out of. The twist in this story comes earlier than her other stories, but it is still so good!

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Thank you NetGalley and Sourcebooks for letting me read an advance copy of this book. I thought this was a good story. Great twists and turns.

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This book kept me on my toes and every time I had it figured out it flipped on it's head. I couldn't put it down and the ending blew me away.

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Wowza! I did not see all the twists and turns coming in this book! I loved the multiple viewpoints throughout the story. Aside, from The Housemaid #1 this might be my favorite in the series! I hope that there is another Housemaid book in the future. Thanks to Netgalley for the advance e-copy!

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This is once again an amazing book by Freida McFadden in the Housemaid series. I highly recommend to readers that love a good suspense. Kudos!

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Perfect for those who loved the other books in the Housemaid series. Although it can be read as a stand alone, I'd recommend reading the other first to understand their backgrounds. Will be recommending as a good summer pick!

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I absolutely loved this!!! She did a phenomenal job on this one. Again I was guessing the entire way through the book!! Can’t get enough.

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Secrets, secrets and misinterpretations are the theme of this book. You think you know your neighbors, your spouse and your children, but do you? No one suspects the real murderer and the reader wouldn’t know until the last chapter.

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I flew through this book ! At the tiime of reading, I didn't realize it was Number 3 of the series. It actually worked as a stand alone read.
However, after throughly enjoying this book, I went on to read The Housemaid and The Housemaid's secret. All very enjoyable.

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Freida McFadden is one of my favorite authors because I like the genre and the style of writing. The Housemaid Is Watching is another example of excellent plot structure and complexity.

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Millie and Endo are married with two kids and finally have a house of their own. She used to clean these houses and now she owns one. Things are tight but they are trying to make it work with her job as a social worker and Endo's landscaping business.

The neighbors at their new house are to say the least interesting and one won't stop flirting with Endo! Even right in front of Millie. Throw in a cleaning lady and a helicopter parent as their other neighbor and you have yourself a fantastic third book! But you can read it as a stand alone if you havent read the other two.

Read it in one night. Loved it!

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I was so excited to get the chance to read this ARC thanks to #netgalley. I'm a huge Freida McFadden fan and read every book I can get of hers. I love the Housemaid series, but this third one is the weakest and slowest. The twists and surprises happen only in the very last part of the story, and they are crazy and far-fetched.

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The Housemaid Is Watching by Freida McFadden is a gripping thriller that takes readers on a suspenseful journey into the lives of a seemingly normal suburban family. The story follows a woman who, after moving into a new neighborhood with her family, begins to unravel a web of dark secrets and mysteries surrounding her neighbors. As she navigates the complexities of her new environment, she must confront her own past and make difficult choices to protect her loved ones. McFadden's writing is tense and atmospheric, keeping readers on the edge of their seats until the final, shocking twist. I am a huge fan of the Housemaid series, and this book lived up to all my expectations!

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I loved this book so much and that’s no surprise! Millie is one of my all time favorite FMCs in a book. It was so bittersweet to follow her 20 years later as a wife and mother on yet another adventure she didn’t ask for!! Freida always writes a captivating story with twists and turns that keep the reader on their toes. I love this series!

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Book #3 from Freida McFaddens Housemaid series…The Housemaid is Watching will have you guessing at every turn of the page! Love this series and hope there is a Book #4 in the Housemaid series…I just can’t get enough!

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Millie has come a long way from the housemaid. Enzo and Millie have created a life for themselves and their children. Recently buying a home in safe neighborhood. Once they meet the neighbors though, they aren't so sure what they got into. The Lowell's are quite wealthy and the wife gets under Millie's skin immediately. Janice across the street might be insane. Was this the right choice? Millie was protect her family and make sure nothing tears them apart.

The third in the series was quite different from the first two. I love Frieda's writing. It's quick and usually intriguing. This was take place probably ten to twelve years into the future. Millie is of course a very different person as a wife and mom. Fast paced, but a departure from the others in the series. Thank you Netgalley for the advanced copy of this book.

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Although Freida McFadden's books are formulaic, the plot twist is always a surprise to me. I have not yet read the first two books in the Housemaid series; but she does a nice job setting up the story so I don't feel like I am missing something. In fact, her reference to past events makes me want to read them next.

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