I am a huge fan of Mary Higgins Clark and Alafair Burke and the Laurie Moran series. I've read every book in this series, and It Had to Be You did not disappoint. It has the same great characters with an intriguing plot and excellent writing. Tim is getting so grown up, and it's nice to see him evolve. I love the banter between Grace and Jerry and the team. At first, I wasn't sure about Ryan, but his storyline was explained.

The characters were well-written, intriguing, and believable. The plot made sense and kept me guessing until the end. A good crime mystery with a good resolution, false clues, and heightened tension.

An overall fun read and a great way to escape life for the few hours to get through the book.

I look forward to the next adventures in Laurie's and Alex's lives.

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Mary Higgins Clark lives on thanks to Alastair Burke with the latest install,ent of the Under Suspicion series. Laurie Moran and her team work to prove or disprove that one or both of a set of twin sons murdered their parents. Simon and Ethan Harrington, dubbed the “Deadly Duo” by the -press, each accused the other of the murder which occurred at the twin’s graduation party. They haven’t spoken to each other in the 10 years following the murder and have harbored deep anger towards each other. Since the police could not determine which brother was responsible , neither was ever charged. However, the pall of being under suspicion all those years has taken a toll on their families, most of all, their little sister, Frankie, who at 22, has come into her share of the inheritance and is desperately seeking to find answers as to what happened that night 10 years ago. It is Frankie who contacts Laurie and starts the ball rolling to reopen the investigation.

The usual suspects
are here and accounted for, but this time around, Alex, Ramon, Leo, and even Timmy (now Tim) are mostly in the far background, which is too bad. Still Grace, Jerry, Ryan, and Brett are front and center to delve into the mystery surrounding the murders. Even though you know everything will come out in the end, the journey is always fun and Alafair Burke continues the legacy of Mary Higgins Clark in a manner MHC would be pleased with. I couldn’t wait to read this, and once I started, I was reluctant to put it down. “It Had to be You” should be a must have for every lover of the Under Suspicion series. Thank you to NetGalley and Simon & Schuster for the advanced copy in return for an unbiased review.

do not be intimidated by the fact that this is book 8 in a series! it was so easy to pick up and understand. this was a good, solid mystery and i fully enjoyed it. the characters were interesting and so was the storyline (that's what made me jump in to book 8!). i was expecting a bit more suspense, but am absolutely planning on checking out other books in this series!

Another exceptionally well written story from Mary Higgins Clark and Alafair Burke. This story is the next installment of the Under Suspicion series and it does not disappoint. This story gets you in right from the start and keeps you reeled in throughout the whole story. The characters are well written and relatable and the storyline is intriguing without being overly complicated.

The topic for this next installment of the Under Suspicion show is about a well to-do family that has a lot of secret. When the parents are murdered, one of their twin son's is said to be the killer but no one could ever determine which one was the killer and the evidence didn't add up enough for their arrest. The sister, Frankie, is set to finally find out who killed their parents and bring her family back together again. This story has corrupt police officer, crazy friends and a lot of grudge holding people.

You do NOT want to miss reading this book when it hits the shelves. You will not be disappointed.

Thank you NetGalley and Simon & Suchuster for an ARC copy in return for an honest review.

The combination of Mary Higgins Clark and Alafair Burke makes fantastic reading for me every time.
It Had to Be You will be another best seller for them.
Written with the brilliance and dedication of a lawyer and savvy of a newsman, It Had to Be You is a masterpiece
of a true murder mystery that keeps you guessing until the end.
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Creepy suspense. 5 ⭐
The two identical brothers seemed perfect in every way—handsome, intelligent, popular—until a shocking summer night when one brother killed his parents in cold blood while the other brother had an iron-clad alibi. But which twin was where during the murders? And is it possible the two of them planned the perfect crime together? Years later, the twins are long estranged, each of them claiming to be convinced that the other is responsible for the death of their parents. Married now with children of their own, they may finally be ready to clear one name at the expense of the other and turn to Laurie Moran and her team to reinvestigate their parents’ murder. But as the Under Suspicion crew gets closer to the truth, the danger that was assumed to be left in the past finds its way into the present.
Inhaled it in a single sitting.
Thank you to NetGalley and Simon Schuster for giving me an advance copy.

Television producer Laurie Moran investigates the unsolved murder of a beloved couple celebrating the college graduations of their successful twin sons! The twins seemed perfect in every way, popular, handsome, successful, intelligence, until one summer night at their party one of the twins killed their parents! Each blame the other and they become estranged! Each vowing the other did it! Their younger sister turns to Laurie for help and try to put back what's left of her family and find the true killer! What a great read! I thoroughly enjoyed reading this one! The storyline was very interesting and kept me glued to my kindle! I highly recommend reading this book as it was well worth reading! Thank you Netgalley and the publisher for sharing this book with me!

Thank you NetGalley and Simon & Schuster for the copy of It Had To Be You by Mary Higgins Clark; Alafair Burke. This can be read as a standalone book even though it’s part of a series, but I would have probably been more engaged in Laurie and Ryan’s relationship if I had read the previous books. It did start off slowly as we got caught up on the characters. The story was really good though and I suspected a couple of people, changed my mind, and changed it back again. If you’re reading this series already you'll love this book. If you‘re new to it, I would probably start with the earlier books first. I might have to read the other books in the series now because I enjoyed this one.

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This is another book in the “Under Suspicion” series. This story covers a cold case with two twin brothers accused of killing their parents. Each one thinks the other did the crime. Once the murder is picked up by the tv show, things happen fast. I love these stories. Ms. Burke has shown she is a great writer to carry on these stories from Mary.
Thank you to @netgalley for the ARC
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My thanks to both NetGalley and the publisher Simon & Schuster for an advance copy of this entry in one of the Queen of Suspense's most popular series, about a murder and the dual aspect of the killers and their story.

My family was never much for traditions, but one we have been doing for as long as I have been in bookstores is that every Mother's day I will get my mother a gift that something she doesn't know she needs or wants, something to snack on, and the latest Mary Higgins Clark book to read. Thanks to Alafair Burke the legacy of the Queen of Suspense continues with this entry in the Under Suspicion series featuring journalist/producer Laurie Moran. It Had To Be You is a story of muder, lies and two people accusing the other of crimes, though both wear the same face.

Laurie Moran is under pressure at work. A co-worker might be scheming for her position, her boss might be losing his trust in her, and her work is starting to sufferer. Laurie decides that maybe a cold case might bring back the impetus Laurie needs to get back in the game. The case chosen, is a muder of a husband and wife on the night that their songs graduated college. What was supposed to be a happy time turns ugly, and the sons are suspected of the crime. The problem, Ethan and Simon are twins, and while one can be proven to be home, one can be proven to be out. As both accuse each other, no real suspect can be determined, and the police do their best by stopping the investigation, though the public maligns them all, including their sister Frankie who begs Laurie to determine what happened to her family. Ethan and Simon blame each other and after ten years are extremely estranged. As Laurie begins to look into things, strange things start happening and a cold case suddenly gets very hot.

One reads these stories not only for the mysteries, but for the character and the cast that surround them. Laurie and her team are fun, along with the people who are giving her problems at work. The idea of twins doing crime is not a new one, but the case is smart, makes sense and as an interesting payoff. There are a few red herrings, and a few suspensions of belief, but that is to be expected. The plotting is good, as is the narrative. Reading this one is in the hands of pros, as the story starts to move and move, speeding like a runaway train to it's finally gotcha moment, before laying everything out cleanly and clearly. A fun little mystery, carefully crafted with characters one wants to come back to read more about.

Fans will enjoy this book, and this book serves as a good jumping on spot for new readers. One doesn't have to have read the earlier books, but one should as they just as good. I know my Mom will be very happy on Mother's Day this year with this story.

Thanks Netgalley for allowing me to read this book. Laurie and the team are investigating the murder of a married couple who returned home after their twins sons party. The twins have not spoken to one another after that night. This book kept me guessing until the last page. An excellent book.

This is such a good book! Mary Higgins Clark was one of my favorite authors (RIP) and I have read so many of her books. This book is part of the really terrific Under Suspicion/Laurie Moran series, but is easy to read as a stand-alone novel. Laurie, true-crime podcast producer, is looking at a cold case in Cape Cod, Massachusetts, a double murder from ten years ago. There are familiar and very likable characters and I am so happy to read this book. Thanks to Alafair Burke! Recommended!

I've read all of Mary Higgins Clark and Alafair Burke's collaborations. Always a good read. This time I predicted the killer. Doesn't happen often, but I knew before the end. Still happy I read it and look forward to more.

When my family first set out on a trip to California my Grandmother asked if I was ready, did I have everything? While I thought I did, apparently I was unprepared. She slipped a paperback copy of Mary Higgins Clark While My Pretty One Sleeps in my hand and the obsession began.
This book is yet another Laurie book that I tend to enjoy. I was so happy when I received an email from the publisher group asking me to read this book. While I was an avid follower of crime tv and this book definitely clicked with me as a spin on the famous Mendes Brothers, it was different all in its own.
I couldn’t put this book down, I ignored chores and was very much looking forward to see if I had unwrapped the mystery of who was the real murderer. While I had figured out what I believed to be true in an amazing twist, it was only part of the mystery.

A quick read, part of a series but fine to read as a stand alone. Estranged twins, both accused of murdering their parents are part of the investigation into the cold case for the tv show. It took me awhile to get investigated in the story but I did towards the middle and wanted to see how it got resolved between all the potential suspects.

As usual, Mary Higgins Clark and Alafair Burke knock it out of the park. It was lovely to see some favorite characters as they continue their show. The story always flows with these characters and this one was no different. I finished it in one sitting and am ready for the next one.

Mary Higgins Clark was one of my mother’s favorite authors. Even though both my mother and Clark have passed away, I still rush to read anything associated with the author’s name. I guess I do it to keep up the tradition. I have to admit, though, I do enjoy her mysteries, benign though they may be.

This is the eighth in the Under Suspicion series and I have read all of them. The series centers on Laurie Moran, producer of a true crime television show that tries to solve cold cases. She is surrounded by a cast of supportive characters both at work and at home.

Laurie is contacted by a young woman who would like the show’s help in solving the murder of her parents years ago. Her identical twin brothers were under suspicion for the deaths but not charged and the local police really never looked beyond those two suspects. Now estranged, the brothers agree to participate in the show out of love for their sister and perhaps in hopes of finding out which one of them is guilty. Of course, all is not as it seems and there are twists to the story that Laurie helps uncover.

This is a typical MHC book; light, quick, easy reading and I couldn’t put it down. It is perfect for curling up on a rainy day or saving for a beach vacation. The story is solid; some of the repeating characters are a bit “too perfect”, but what is so wrong with a little bit of saccharin right now?

Thanks to @NetGalley and @simonbooks #SimonBooks for the DRC.

It Had to Be You by Mary Higgins Clark and Alafair Burke is the latest installment of the Under Suspicion series. Under pressure from Brett and concern that Ryan is trying to take over her show, producer Laurie Moran needs to come up with a great idea. Laurie and her team work to get Ethan and Simon, known as the Deadly Duo, and their families to agree to participating in her show's next special. Accused of working together to kill their parents 10 years before, Ethan and Simon suspect each other have become estranged. Their younger sister Frankie is desparate to find out the truth, even if that truth means one or both of her brothers were guilty of killing their parents.

This was the best installment of the Under Suspicion series yet and I cannot wait to find out what is next for Laurie, her family and the show.

Thank you to Simon & Schuster and NetGalley for the opportunity to read this ARC.

Another great read from Mary Higgins Clark and Alafair Burke! It Had To Be You is the next book in the Under Suspicion/ Laurie Moran series. Laurie needs a hit new special soon and chases down a cold case involving the murder of a husband and wife whose twin teen sons are suspects. Never having enough evidence to charge either teen, both became under suspicion by the court of public opinion and each other for years. Wanting to know the truth about her parents murder and hopefully exonerate her brothers, Laurie receives a call from Frankie, the twins’ sister. Will investigating the cold case cast even more shadows on their family or will they finally know the truth about what happened that fateful night?

It Had To Be You had me hooked from page one. A suspenseful thriller that had me guessing the entire way through with a surprise plot twist ending! Look out for a quick mention of another famous crime series!

I've always enjoyed Mary Higgins Clark's books, but this one is amazing. I couldn't put it down. The characters were engaging right from the start. Would recommend this highly.