It's the ten year anniversary of the murder of the Sarah and Richard Harrington and Laurie Morton, journalist, is set to do a anniversary special of the case. She goes out to get statements from there twin sons, Ethan and Simon who were suspected of having killed them years ago. There younger sister who lives with her mothers best friend has given her approval and asks her brothers to participate so that they might find out who murdered there parents. Mary Higgins Clark and Alafair Burke create a amazing story. It totally has the vibe at times of the famous Mendez brothers who were convicted of killing their parents but is totally its own story too. Great book that will keep you guessing. Thank you Net Galley and Simon & Schuster for allowing me to read!

This is one of the best books I have read so far this this year. It is a fast paced book with great characters, lots of suspense, and a plot that kept me guessing until the end. I love books that keep me guessing until the end because I pride myself of always think I know who the 'bad' guy is. :)

I have read many books written by MHC, but this was the first of the Under Suspicion series. I really enjoyed it. It was a good fast read. I liked that it could be read as a stand alone, but it makes me want to read the whole series now.
Thanks to Netgalley for the advanced copy in exchange for my opinion.

What a book with twists and turns in the style of the queen of mysteries! Alafair Burke, you did her proud!

I usually love this series. It’s one of my favorites.
This book fell flat for me. Nothing happened for the first half. Most of the good parts happened past 80%. I’ll keep reading the series but this one wasn’t a favorite. It was also more predictable than the other

It Had to Be You is the 8th installment of the Under Suspicion series by Mary Higgins Clark and Alafair Burke. This is such an intriguing, engaging series. Laurie and her crew utilize their true crime TV show to reexamine people who have been forced to live their lives “under suspicion”, and all that that entails, due to their unsolved, or cold cases.

In this case, two young men, the “Deadly Duo”, have lived under the suspicion of killing their parents on the night of their graduation, for a decade. They were never found guilty in a court of law, but have been accused and found guilty in the court of popular opinion. To make matters worse, the two brothers have become estranged, each blaming the other. Is it the perfect alibi? Is one brother hiding a deep, dark secret? Or could there be another suspect whom no one thought to look for? The circumstances are, understandably, tearing the rest of the family apart and impacting their lives. On this anniversary of the deaths, the youngest sister is finally ready to reopen the case and find answers.

This story has a steady-pace with a plot that continuously moves forward. There are new facts regularly being revealed and a lot that has been buried beneath the surface that are brought to light, ruining the projection of a perfect family. This wasn’t my absolutely favorite crime of the whole series, but it is a consistently compelling mystery and the writing is clear and concise. The characters are friends you want to spend time with and the novel, and series as a whole, is entertaining and highly enjoyable.

It Had To Be You is the latest installment in the Under Suspicion series by Mary Higgins Clarke and Alafair Burke. This book grabs you from the very start and doesn't let go! Ethan and Simon Harrington are identical twins accused of murdering their parents 10 years ago. The police could never prove if one of them did it or both of them did it. There was not enough evidence to arrest either brother so they've been living their lives under the shadow of the public thinking they did it. They were dubbed the Deadly Duo in the press. Simon blamed Ethan for the murders and Ethan blamed Simon for the murders Their sister, Frankie was very young when their parents were murdered and was never aware that her brothers were accused of the murders.

Laurie Moran is the host of a true crime television series called Under Suspicion. Frankie reaches out to Laurie as she's now old enough to want to know what really happened that night even if it means one or both of her brothers is guilty. Both of the twins are now married with kids of their own. They're leery of dredging up the past again, but agree to cooperate with Laurie when they see how important it is to Frankie. Both of the twins love their little sister and would do anything for her. The twins haven't seen each other in years and aren't thrilled with the idea of seeing each other now. What will the Under Suspicion team uncover about the murders? Were the parents the upstanding people that the community thought they were? Did anyone have reason to want them dead besides their sons? Why did their sons have reason to want them dead? What will be found by going through the boxes of their parents things? Will someone's memory be helped by the photographs? The closer Laurie and her team get to the truth, the more someone doesn't want the truth to come out. What will they do to stop the truth from coming out?

It Had to Be you is a fantastic thriller that will keep you guessing until the end. I love the idea of a murder mystery with twins involved and this did not disappoint! As Laurie and her team interview people you'll get little clues along the way. I rate It Had to Be You 5 stars with my highest recommendation. I'd like to thank NetGalley and Simon & Schuster for an advanced copy of It Had to Be You in exchange for a fair review. The book is available now and I advise you to get it and enjoy the ride! #ItHadToBeYou

It Had To Be You is the latest installment in the Under Suspicion series by Mary Higgins Clark/Alafair Burke. Though I hadn't read any previous books, it was easy to follow this story with no prior knowledge to the characters. Under Suspicion TV producer, Laurie Moran, investigates cold cases that have never been solved. This mystery is about affluent twin brothers who were accused of killing their parents following their graduation party on Cape Cod in Massachusetts. The plot was inspired by the Menendez brothers' slaying of their parents.

I was very young when the Menendez brothers were arrested and convicted of killing their parents and didn't know much about the case, but the premise sounded very intriguing. This is also my first Mary Higgins Clark / Alafair Burke mystery, It's a little slow going for the first quarter, but really starts picking up once Laurie begins interviewing the family and investigating. I really liked the short chapters and different perspectives of the family members. Early on, I had a hunch as to who might be responsible but was surprised by the eventual reveal. I tend to like edgier, grittier mysteries and this seemed a bit more traditional. I enjoyed it and found it be a solid mystery and perfect beach read.

Thank you NetGalley and Simon & Schuster for providing this ARC. All thoughts are my own.

Mary Higgins Clark is a great mystery writer so I was heppy to pick up a copy of this book. It is another good one! This is the eighth book in the Under Suspicion series, but is easily read as a stand alone.

Description:
In the latest thrilling entry in the bestselling Under Suspicion series by Queen of Suspense Mary Higgins Clark and Alafair Burke, television producer Laurie Moran investigates the unsolved murder of a beloved couple celebrating the college graduations of their successful twin sons.

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.

Featuring chilling suspense, a cast of characters whom loyal readers have come to love, and a final jaw-dropping twist, It Had to Be You is not to be missed.

My Thoughts:
These murders were horrible and tore the entire family apart. With the twin brothers characterized as "the Deadly Duo" and suspecting each other, they were estranged from each other with only their sister Frankie as a connection. When Laurie Moran, the producer of a true crime series gets involved through Frankie, the investigation has a new focus and hidden truths begin to be revealed yielding some surprising revelations. This is the kind of book that will kept me flipping pages to find out what really happened. I recommend to anyone who likes a good mystery or for true crime buffs.

Thanks to Simon & Schuster through Netgalley for an advance copy.

I have read every book in the Under Suspicion series and this one did not disappoint. The mystery unfolds as Laurie delves into the deaths of a husband and wife. It’s a cold case but the twin sons have always been the prime suspects in their parent’s murders and consequently have not spoken in years because each thinks the other one is responsible. Their younger sister approaches Laurie to look into this case in the hope of clearing her twin brothers.
The story unfolds as clues are uncovered and new suspects arise. The reader is kept guessing throughout the plot development but one thing is certain: It is captivating and hard to put down.
Thank you NetGalley and Simon & Schuster for allowing me to read this ARC,

It Had To Be You
I grew up reading my mother’s copies of Mary Higgins Clark’s books and while both have now passed, I was pulled to request this one. Thank you to @netgalley and @simonschuster for the gifted copies. You get exactly what you expect, Allafair Burke continues in the vein of MHC with characters who are good people wanting to do right by others. It’s not gritty or dirty and yes it is predictable but it just catapulted me back in time. This series follows Laurie Moran, producer of a true crime series that has a successful history of solving closed cases. Starting in the middle of the series did not hinder my enjoyment of this one. If you are looking for a quick, easy little who dun it, pick this one up. 4⭐️

This series, and anything Alafair Burke or Mary Higgins Clark is an immediate read for me.

I love how I can just pick back up with the series and the characters as if it has not been awhile since I read the previous installment.

Thanks to Netgalley, the publisher, and author for the copy of this eARC in exchange for an honest review.

I am obsessed with everything MHC. I love how her stories can continue!

I have loved all of the books in the Under Suspicion series. This one was another great addition to the series and I hope Alafair Burke will continue writing stories now that her co-author, Mary Higgins Clark, has passed away. (That was a sad day for many of her fans.) The characters are so well developed and you will come to love ... or not care for ... them. Though this could be read as a standalone, I strongly encourage you to go back to the first book so that you can see them grow and develop ... especially Laurie and her son, Tim. As in previous books, there is a long unsolved murder and lots of twists and turns that will keep you invested in the story. I always find myself flipping through the pages to see what the next clue will be and if I can figure out who is guilty of murder. A light and easy read, you will find yourself sucked into the murder mystery and won’t be able to put the book down until you’ve absorbed the last word, turned the last page, closed the book, and decide that you can’t wait for the next Under Suspicion book to be released. Definitely a series to put on your to-be-read list!

Thank you to NetGalley and Simon & Schuster for my advanced review copy. All opinions and thoughts are my own.

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I will always remember when my Grandma got the new Mary Higgins Clark book. She was one of her favorite authors. When I saw this new book from her and Alafair Burke, I knew I had to give it a try. Even though “It Had to Be You” is apart of a series, it certainly is not necessary to read the prior books. It was easy to follow along and I did not feel like I missed anything. It depicts the story of two identical twins who are implicated in their parents’ murders. Because they are identical, it was impossible to determine which one did it. Ten years later, Laurie Moran, the producer of a well known television show, seeks to uncover the truth of what happened that night.

This was a nice, easy, whodunit. The plot and characters kept me entertained throughout the book and I liked how light it felt. Despite it being a mystery/thriller, it wasn’t a heavy book and I really appreciated that. I would certainly read another book in the series in the future and recommend it to others looking for a good mystery.

This is the eighth in the Under Suspicion series and I have read all the previous books. I love this series and am excited that it is continuing. The main person in the series is Laurie Moran who has a tv show that investigates cold cases. In this adventure a prominent lawyer and his wife are found dead at their summer beach house. It is the evening when they hosted a celebration for their twin sons in honor of their graduating college. The 22 year sons became the main suspects but there was never enough evidence to press charges. The boys became estranged and it is only now as their younger sister wants answers that they are willing to talk to Laurie about the case.

The format is investigative as they talk to people that the law enforcement at the time didn’t consider. There are a few surprises and red herrings along the way. The novels can stand on their own, especially this one. In the previous books there is a side romance storyline for Laurie and she gets married in Piece of My Heart (Feb 2020). This takes place roughly six months later and while she is settled into her new marriage her family life is barely a part of this story. I am glad that these characters created by the late Mary Higgins Clark can continue with the writing of Alafair Burke. (MHC wrote the first book in the series and then began to partner with Burke.) This is for anyone who enjoys the MHC style of mystery. They are not graphic and are clean for language and intimacy.

Oh man this book was so good. I love their writing styles. I rated 4 stars, I had it partially figured out. I will be going back to read the other 7 books.

It Had To Be You captivated me from the beginning. I didn’t anticipate the twists and I loved how the truth of the story was revealed little by little with plenty of red herrings to keep you continuously guessing. Alafair Burke amazes me with her skill at creating books that are so closely remniscent to the Mary Higgins Clark books I read in my youth. The nostalgia brings me to these books but the thrills and suspense keep me there!

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Always love Mary Higgins Clark! Just enough suspense and wondering to keep me interested until the end!

After 10 years, Frankie is ready to find out the truth about her parents’ murder, even if it means one of her brothers ends up in prison. As secrets are revealed and it becomes clear that the Harringtons were not the perfect family everyone thought they were.

I enjoyed this book. The story was interesting and the plot moved along at a comfortable pace.

Although part of a series, It Had to Be You can easily be read as a stand alone story,

Thank you to the authors, Simon & Schuster and Netgalley for the opportunity to read and review this ARC.