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Shelby survives a brutal attack but thankfully survives. A little over a year later when she feels like she’s finally getting things back on track, anonymous notes start to show up that frighten her. Her best friend, Mack’s, husband disappeared the same night of her attack. As more evidence comes to light, he seems to have had deep financial troubles. But does this have to do with Shelby’s attack? Throw in a group of lovely elderly people who are trying to figure out what happened and you’ve got all the makings of an interesting story.
The first little bit of this book was fantastic and really gripped me. Unfortunately, it dragged for me up until the last 20%. I found it difficult to want to pick up. I really have enjoyed most of Glass’ other books, but this one didn’t hit for me. I will say the ending was really good and totally not what I would think would happen at all. Seemed a little outlandish, but I still liked it because it shocked me.
Thanks to NetGalley and Harlequin Trade for the advanced copy of this book.

Unfortunately I had to dnf this book, while this started promising I felt the abundance of characters and drawn out chapters offering minimal progress in the story made me lose interest. Many of the characters were similar and I didn't understand the point of the older characters, this is where I felt it drag the most. Perhaps it may all come together later but I just was not invested enough to continue.

Shelby is still traumatized after being trapped during an attack, while Mack’s husband has gone missing. A year later, both cases remain unresolved.
Told from the perspectives of three women—Shelby, Mack, and Florence—the book keeps you engaged with its cliffhangers and ends in a satisfying, unconventional way.
The senior residents at the care home absolutely stole the show. Their banter added a cozy, lighthearted vibe, and their podcast idea was brilliant! However, while the podcast was discussed at length, we were never truly part of it, which felt like a missed opportunity—especially for audiobook fans who would’ve loved hearing their witty back-and-forth.
The story is clever in how all the small, seemingly disconnected events gradually come together. The pacing wasn’t necessarily fast, but there was always plenty happening to keep me intrigued.
While I didn’t guess the culprit, the whodunit element lacked the punch I hoped for. It’s not a traditional murder mystery, and that might be why the twists didn’t hit as hard. Still, the strong character arcs and steady drama carried the story well.
If you’re looking for a heartfelt, entertaining mystery with plenty of drama and a cozy vibe, this one is worth adding to your list!
Thanks to Netgalley and Harlequin Trade Publishing @htp_hive @htpbooks for access to this eBook ARC in exchange for my honest review

Although not a bad book, I really had to push myself to finish it. It just moved too slow for me. It did a few shocks here and there but just could not keep my interest.

I love this authors work. Unfortunately this wasn’t my favorite. It was very unbelievable, silly and the pacing was off. I didn’t actually care to finish. I will still read her next. Thanks @netgalley for my copy!

Captivating from the start- although it did get a little slow towards the middle. This small town mystery has twists and turns that keep you guessing which was great. I did have some trouble keeping track of all of the different characters in the town.
A read worthy of your time! Thank you to the author, the publisher, and NetGalley for this opportunity!

After surviving an attack one night at work, Shelby Dawson tries to get her life back on track for her kids. But a year later, she receives an anonymous note that leaves her fearing for her safety, especially as mysterious accidents begin to threaten those closest to her.
This is a really fun popcorn type thriller with fun cozy vibes. The group of seniors who try to investigate the mysterious goings-ons are *so* reminiscent of The Thursday Murder Club and I loved that aspect. It pulled me in right from the go with the action starting up front and a cold, sinister atmosphere perfect for a winter evening.
While the pacing of this one was fantastic most of the way through, it did begin to loose steam towards the end and I felt my mind start to wander during what should have been the most pivotal moments. I am not sure if this is because I felt like the story ended up not being as believable as I would have liked given how good the first half was, or if it was just wrapped up to quickly for my taste. Even still, this is a fun, bingy read overall.
Read if you like:
▪️domestic suspense
▪️small towns
▪️ensemble casts
▪️multiple POVs
▪️Thursday Murder Club vibes
Thank you to HTP Books and Harper Audio for the gifted copies.

Thank you to NetGalley and Harlequin Trade Publishing for this E-ARC.
Seraphina Nova Glass just has a way of writing that tickles my brain. I’ve read 4 of her books now and I love them. They are quick and easy to read. She writes in such a way that captures you but allows you to fly through her books.
The suspense was there throughout this whole book. I was questioning every single person. I don’t personally like to guess who did it, unless it’s very obvious. I like to just go along for the ride. However, I don’t know if I would’ve been able to guess at all. I loved it.
I will also be selling all of my possessions, quitting my job and going to work at an assisted living facility. I LOVE every single character that lives there. They belong in my heart now. Florence, Herb, Millie, Mort, and Bernie!!!
Shelby survives a horrific attack. She should’ve died. But she’s alive and after 15 months she’s trying to move past the fear. Living in Minnesota with her family, friend and work at the assisted living facility, she tries to get rid of the fear she felt. Until one day she finds a note on her car window. Reminding her to stay quiet if she wants her family and friends to be safe.
Everyone is a suspect. The group of senior citizens try to help solve the case! But are they helping or making it worse? Why isn’t there more evidence? Why aren’t the cops doing more? Who, in this small town, is the killer?
You’ll have to read the book to find out. You won’t regret it.

Shelby, a mother of twin girls, finds herself in an impossible situation that leads her life on a terrorized and twisty path a year later. This story takes us on a road full of friendship, unexpected companions, and plots twists that aim to find her attacker turned serial killer. Seraphina Nova Glass does it again! I absolutely loved the setting and characters in this story. Shelby & Mack, best friends, a retirement community banding together, and safe small-town Minnesota where nothing ever happens. If you’re from Minnesota, the overwhelming desire to take care of your community and one another will hit close to home. I found myself on the edge of my seat, laughing, welling up with tears, and everything in between. I had it figured out and would turn the page to another plot twist that kept me guessing until the end! I couldn’t turn the pages fast enough! This is another fast paced read with suspense at every turn, and characters easy to fall in love with.

A light thriller or a dark cozy mystery ? I’m not sure which category this falls under but it was equally suspenseful and fun, with seniors home fully of quirky characters , a few very intense scenes and some small town drama. Overall it was a great read
My rating ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Special thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for a free, electronic ARC of this novel received in exchange for an honest review.
Expected publication date: Feb. 11, 2025
Shelby Dawson is attacked and left for dead one dark night in a small town in Minnesota. She survives, barely, and slowly starts to recover with the help of her husband, Clay, her twin daughters and her best friend, Mackenzie. But over a year later, Shelby starts to receive threatening messages that seem to be from the same person that attacked her and, once again, she’s paralyzed with fear. But Shelby isn’t the only one suffering. Mackenzie’s husband disappeared the same night Shelby was attacked, apparently running from a series of bad debts that has left Mackenzie nearly bankrupt. Could the two events be connected? If so, will Shelby survive?
Seraphina Nova Glass’ newest novel, “Nothing Ever Happens Here”, is a tightly-wound suspense thriller full of twists and turns that takes place in a small, snowy town where, as the title implies, nothing ever happens. Narrated in turns by Shelby and Mack, and an older woman named Florence, the story is told through multiple perspectives, all converging into one dramatic ending.
I loved Glass’ inclusion of the elderly residents of Oleander retirement community. Not only are they witty, sharp and hilarious, but they are the exact antithesis of every protagonist in similar novels. A group of crime fighting, podcasting octogenarians? I’m so on board!
There are lots of possibilities as to who the main suspect could be, and when they are finally revealed, I wasn’t exactly surprised and, to be honest, found the connection to be a bit weak. I was hoping for more of a “wow” factor, but the ending still fit and provided the sense of closure readers need in a suspense novel.
I have been wanting to try a novel by Glass for many years now. I keep adding her novels to my TBR list but never get around to actually giving them a try. I’m very glad that I finally got the chance and, after reading “Here”, I definitely will make her other (and future) novels a priority.

Get transported to a snowy small town in Minnesota where one night Shelby was attacked and narrowly survives. The same night Leo her best friend’s husband disappeared without a trace.
Shelby and Mackenzie are trying to move forward after this ordeal. Mackenzie realizes there was so much her husband kept hidden from her. Shelby gets threatening notes and realizes her attacker is still near. Someone is targeting those around her.
My favorite part of this book was the senior citizens who start a podcast that goes viral to try and help solve the mystery. These characters kept me laughing. Put this on your reading list you will be so glad you did.

Hooked from the very first page, Saraphina Nova Glass never disappoints. She has a unique way of blending humor with a dark, twisty thriller, and I am always here for it. When Shelby Dawson survives a harrowing attack that should have left her dead, she tries to move past it with the help of her friend MacKenzie. As she finally begins to feel safe in her hometown, a note appears on her car with the same threat her attacker made. Realizing that her nightmare is just beginning, new evidence surfaces as a well-meaning group of seniors causes the case to go viral.
Shelby isn't the only one with questions. Her friend MacKenzie's husband Leo also went missing that night. When she begins to look further into her finances, she discovers that Leo had been keeping secrets from her, with a history of debts, mismanaged funds, and hidden accounts, one of which is still active. Their suspicion that Leo is still alive intensifies when another person connected to Shelby goes missing. Caught in a race against time before her attacker becomes a killer, Shelby must act quickly.
I always enjoy Seraphina Nova Glass's work, and this was no exception. I was excited to be approved to read her latest thriller, and I am sure you won't be disappointed by this pulse-pounding domestic thriller.
Thank you Netgalley for this ARC in exchange for my honest review.

Great novel!! I was so excited to receive this ARC! It was amazing! I read it in a day. Very suspenseful! The entire time you want to keep reading. I kept guessing the entire time as to who the "bad guy" was! Looking forward to reading more novels by Seraphina Nova Glass.

I love a mystery with a bit of humor—it makes the story so much more enjoyable, and this one definitely delivers.
Shelby and Mackenzie have been best friends for years, but one night, everything changes. Shelby is attacked inside Mackenzie’s coffee shop and left for dead. Who did it, and why? At the same time, Mackenzie’s husband, Leo, mysteriously disappears, leaving her to wonder if she ever really knew him.
A group of seniors in the town decides to start a podcast to help solve the mystery (and it goes viral, by the way). What makes this story unique is the senior group—they’re hilarious and endearing, bringing some lightness to the darker mystery.
The only thing I didn’t love was the large number of characters, which made it a little hard to keep track of everyone. But overall, the seniors definitely made the story fun and kept me hooked.

This is one of my auto read authors and I was definitely not disappointed. I was hooked from the first chapter with cliff hanger after cliff hanger to the very end.
Multiple POVs
Armchair experts start up a podcast to solve a mystery (you know I love a story with a podcast!!)
Very likable characters
Fast paced & suspenseful

I could not get into this book at all... I read Someone's Listening and really liked it. I tried On a Quiet Street and couldn't get into it. I'm always intrigued by the premise of her books, but I find the writing to vary significantly book by book, and unfortunately this was one that didn't do it for me. I couldn't get past the implausibility (I appreciate the suspension of disbelief is often necessary, but sometimes it goes too far and I can't follow) and didn't care for the characters, and that one-two punch made it impossible for me to connect to the story. This one wasn't for me...

👀 M E N A C I N G M O N D A Y review 👀 featuring “Nothing Ever Happens Here” by Seraphina Nova Glass!
BOOK REVIEW: 🖤🖤🖤🖤/5
Nothing ever happens in a small town they say … but boy are they ever wrong.
Shelby Dawson is a survivor after a vicious attack that should have left her dead. On the same night her bestfriend Mack’s husband goes missing … could it be a coincidence or something much more sinister?? Shelby’s attacker is never found and neither is Leo.
15 months later when Shelby is finally starting to feel safe again, she receives a threatening note from her attacker and Shelby fully understands that her nightmare is not finished. Her attacker is still out there somewhere and she is being stalked as prey 👀!
Shelby works at a housing facility for senior citizens and the seniors are determined to help investigate her case. But when their amateur sleuthing goes viral, suspicious incidents start happening around their small town and turns them all into targets!
👏 I am a huge fan of Seraphina Nova Glass and always look forward to her next book release! This one is more of a slow burn compared to some of her other books, but this did not take away from the story line at all! If you enjoy the Thursday Murder Club series and Murder She Wrote reruns then you will enjoy this book so much!
Thank you kindly to @seraphinanovaglass @graydonhousebooks @harpercollinsca @htpbooks @netgalley for my #gifted digital advanced copy in exchange for my honest review. This book releases on February 11, 2025!

This is my first time reading this author and will definitely be looking at their backlist. The story kept a steady pace, the character were amazing and I flew through this book in just over a day.

Seraphina Nova Glass is a must read author for me, and Nothing Ever Happens Here does not disappoint!
I loved the plot of Nova Glass’ latest novel along with the quirky characters, and the numerous twists and turns along the way. Her latest novel introduces a group of seniors who live in an independent living home. When the local police are not doing their part to track down a criminal, the seniors take matters into their own hands by creating a podcast to help solve the case. You cannot help but fall in love with these fun seniors!
Thank you, NetGalley and Harlequin Trade Publishing/Graydon House, for the digital ARC in exchange for my honest review. All thoughts and opinions expressed above are my own.