I may be an outlier here, but I really struggled to get into this one. I really really like Seraphina's novels, so I was thrilled to see this on here. While the premise was interesting, it moved way too slowly for me. I found it hard to get buy in with the characters and the plot itself. I will always read her books though, so while this one did not work for me, I don't doubt her next one will!

I really enjoy this author's books.

Nothing Ever Happens Here takes place in a small town in Minnesota. It's cold and snowy and not much ever happens. But a year earlier, Shelby was left for dead in a freezer and was found just in time. Her best friend's husband Leo went missing that same night. Most people think it must have been him, but Shelby never saw the man's face. The local police are useless. And now things start happening to Shelby again. It appears that the would be killer is back and after everyone around her. Not only are her daughters at risk, but so are the people in the senior living center she runs.

I really loved the Oleander group. I was more attached to them than Shelby or Mack. They definitely added some humor. I had my killer choices narrowed down to two and was pretty sure on the one. But I wasn't 100% for awhile. This one was very hard to put down at times.

I gave this book 4 1/2 stars. Thank you to the publisher and Netgalley for my earc.

Unfortunately, I could not get into this story. It was my first time reading this author and I just wasn't feeling it. I did like the elderly characters. I honestly love when books have a cast of nosy neighbors and what not, but that alone couldn't save this book for me.

Unfortunately, I did not enjoy this story. I never got into it and felt like it dragged. It felt as though nothing really ever happened. I did enjoy the elderly cast of characters. They made me laugh.

Title: Nothing Ever Happen Here
Author: Seraphina Nova Glass
Genre: Mystery/ Thriller
Publisher: Harlequin Trade Publishing – Graydon House
Pub Date: February 11, 2025
My Rating: 3 Stars
Pages: 336

Shelby Dawson survives a terrible attack while her two children were left in the car waiting for her.
Shelby and Mackenzie Mack are long-time friends. The night Shelby is attacked inside Mackenzie’s café and left for dead. Mack’s husband Leo disappears.

The police investigation isn’t successful however Shelby works at ‘The Oleander’ an assisted living center and a concerned group of seniors decide to help by starting a podcast about this.

Although I went into this story blind, I had read "The Vacancy in Room 10" by Seraphina Nova Glass. Since I enjoyed it- I was sure it would enjoy this.
Hmmm - I no sooner started and the profanity challenged my tolerance level. I hung in there as the seniors had my attention. Plus my Southern California daughter lives in Minnesota and since we don’t have snow the snowy backdrop increased my curiosity.

Want to thank NetGalley and Harlequin Trade Publishing – Graydon House for this uncorrected text copy.
Publishing Release Date scheduled for February 11, 2025.

3.5⭐️ I really enjoyed the overall plot and mystery of this book and the characters at the Oleander were an absolute riot.

Shelby is attacked one night when she goes back to the cafe her best friend Mack owns and is left for dead. Mack’s husband Leo disappears the same night. Fast forward a year later and Shelby and Mack begin to uncover the truths about Leo’s disappearance and Shelby’s attempted murder. Meanwhile, someone is still out there trying to kill Shelby. The old folks at the Oleander where Shelby works are determined to help Shelby figure out who is trying to hurt her by using a podcast.

This was really just a fun little story. The banter between the characters was hilarious and the plot kept me on the edge of my seat. I guess I was just a bit disappointed by the ending. It wasn’t the twist I was hoping for and then it just fell flat at the end.

Thank you to NetGalley and Harlequin Publishing for this advanced copy in exchange for honest review.

"We're all outlaws"

My first book by this Seraphina Nova Glass and after this read I'd definitely try some of her other books.

It was a thriller had me hooked I finished this in a day. I wasn't able to figure out the plot twist and that's always a bonus for me.

Wasn't a solid 5 stars for me only because it seemed like too many characters introduced & some I felt weren't necessary or crucial to the story. Which hard to in result made it harder to keep track of all that was going on.

With that said I'd still reccomend this book.

Thank you NetGalley & Harlequin Trade Publishing for this arc opportunity.

Publish Date : February 11,2025

Nothing Ever Happens Here was the first book that I've read by Seraphina Nova Glass and I really enjoyed it. A fast paced mystery/thriller with a very fun cast of characters. The story was incredibly funny and I loved how authentic the dialogue felt. I look forward to reading more from this author.
For a more indepth review you can check out my spoiler free youtube review here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ql2F8CSKQ0Y

I have loved all of the other books written by this author, so I am sorry to say I was disappointed in this one. It started out fine, but about half way through, I found myself losing interest. I was not invested in the characters and I had little to no interest in the story. I will continue to read this author’s future books, but this one fell flat for me.

Nothing Ever Happens Here by Seraphina Nova Glass is a tense and captivating thriller that explores the dark secrets lurking beneath the surface of a seemingly quiet small town. Shelby Dawson, a survivor of a brutal attack, has spent the last fifteen months trying to rebuild her life in her snowy Minnesota hometown, with the support of her best friend, Mackenzie. But when an anonymous note bearing the same threats as her attacker resurfaces, Shelby realizes that her nightmare is far from over.

As Shelby struggles to stay ahead of an increasingly dangerous situation, the discovery of new evidence and the accidental viral spread of her case by a group of well-meaning senior citizens add fuel to the fire. Meanwhile, Mackenzie is grappling with the mystery of her husband Leo’s disappearance on the night of Shelby’s attack, uncovering unsettling details about his finances that suggest he may still be alive.

Glass masterfully builds suspense as Shelby finds herself caught in a race against time, facing not only the possibility of her attacker’s return but also the revelation that the town’s dark secrets run deeper than she ever imagined. With a fast-paced plot, unexpected twists, and complex characters, Nothing Ever Happens Here keeps the reader on edge until the final page.

This thriller is a perfect read for fans of mystery and suspense, offering a chilling look at how one traumatic event can unravel the lives of everyone involved. With its sharp writing and ever-escalating tension, Glass delivers a compelling story that will leave readers hooked from start to finish.

Nothing ever happens here, this book should be named everything happens here!

What a thrill ride, my absolute first book by this author, but definitely not my last!
Her style of writing, her characters, storyline are not things I will forget anytime soon.

If you are a fan of this author, you will not be disappointed, and if you’re like me, and this is the first book of how you pick up, you will be an instant fan!

Thank you NetGalley and Harlequin Publishing for the arc of Nothing Ever Happens Here by Seraphina Nova Glass.

This novel did not disappoint in the least. In a quiet town where an assisted facility sits among a small town where everyone knows everyone life can seem mundane. Nothing exciting or news worthy ever happens until Shelby’s twins leave their favorite stuffed animal at her best friend Mack’s restaurant. Returning to get the toy Shelby encounters a robbery in progress. The assailant terrorizes Shelby but leaves her alive with a promise to hurt her and her loved ones if she tells what happened.

Mack is devastated this could happen to her friend and that it happened in her business. The same night her husband Leo also vanishes. After his disappearance pieces start to fall into place that suggest Leo is alive and has been embezzling money from the assisted living facility, Mack is facing insurmountable debt, and Shelby’s attacker has resurfaced.

With the help of her patients at the care facility and a growing true crime podcast Shelby is hoping to end this nightmare.

This novel is a total page turner and the who and why were shocking. This is a great thriller to start 2025 off with.

Pub Date: February 11, 2025
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The ironic title notwithstanding, there is a lot going on in this small town in Minnesota where everyone knows everyone, and people start being attacked for no apparent reason. As the plot unfurls, we find out what connects the victims are some shady business dealings that center on the missing husband of one of the principle characters. The cast of this novel are amusing, quirky, and hellbent on figuring out what is going wrong. Yes, the novel veers into the cliche with the cast starting up their own true crime podcast and doing some internet sleuthing, but they eventually figure out whodunnit and how to stop the criminal. I say "veers" because the novel remains interesting and the plot twists are just unique enough to be entertaining and almost amusing, if it weren't for all the dastardly events happening around town and more missing people piling up. Recommended for mystery lovers and true crime podcast listeners alike.

I really enjoyed this Seraphina Nova Glass novel. While it wasn't my favorite of hers, I still couldn't put it down. I always love the characters in her books - they always seem to have a "found family" feel. This one was no exception.

This was a great domestic thriller with a cast of characters you will not want to leave! A well-written mystery about a killer that returns to a small northern town after lying in wait for over 20 years. With the help of some very lovable and funny retirees and their podcast, all will soon be revealed. A great combo of sly humor and creepy atmosphere. Highly recommend! #nothingeverhappenshere #seraphinanovaglass #netgalley #goodreads

Fifteen months ago, Shelby was almost killed in an attack at the café. Since then, she’s been doing what she can to recover and heal from the trauma. Things are progressing as well as they can given the circumstances, until she finds a threatening note on her car. The same night of the attack, Shelby’s best friend Mack’s husband Leo went missing. To this day, no one knows where he is - but new information comes to light, giving Mack a lead. Our last POV, Florence, is a lovely older woman looking for a new hobby - that hobby being to start a podcast to solve these true crimes.

I loved this! And I’m not just saying that because I share the main character’s first name - that’s just a bonus 😌 The first chapter caught my attention, but what really sold it to me was the Florence POVs, with her and her friends at the senior living home. I was cracking up! They gave the book a fun element similar to Only Murders in the Building! The second half of the book is action-packed with adrenaline - my heart was palpitating for real! I was so stressed for everyone left and right! Each chapter dropped a bomb that forced you to keep going. Could not put it down. Great read!

[Thank you to NetGalley and HTP Books for the advanced electronic copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.]

Nothing ever happens in the small town of Rivers Crossing...until it does. Shelby survives a terrible attack that leaves her scarred in more ways than one. A year later, everyone in town seems to be in danger…

This book is wild from start to finish. There are a number of characters to keep track of. My favorite parts of the story involved a group of senior sleuths and podcasters. I thought that they were very entertaining. The story features multiple points of view. The premise was interesting, yet overall it felt a little out of control, and too implausible for me. The ending was definitely unexpected.

CW | Contains a frequent amount of strong profanity.

After reading and absolutely loving The Vacancy in Room 10, I immediately requested to read and review Nothing Ever Happens Here and am so glad I did!

Seraphina Nova Glads did it again! The funniest thriller I have ever read! I absolutely love Florence, Herb, Mort and Millie. The comical aspect to this thriller was everything. I literally laughed out loud more than once!

On top of being laugh out loud funny this was such a gripping small town thriller that will keep you guessing!

Thank you Harlequinn Trade Publishing and NetGalley for an advance readers copy.
Release date: Feb 11, 2025 (mark your calendar’s!)

The book opens with a brutal attack that leaves one woman traumatized and the rest of her town on edge. After Shelby Dawson survives being locked in a restaurant freezer by an unknown assailant she struggles to recover. Fifteen months later she and her best friend Mackenzie are still trying to figure out what happened that night. Mackenzie's husband Leo disappeared the same night as Shelby's attack. Are the two events connected? Was Leo Shelby's attacker? When local retirees decided to make a podcast about that night they discover a web of obsession, lies and murder. I love Seraphina Nova Glass's books because they are always an exciting ride. The characters are complex, there is humor throughout and the climax is intense. I look forward to her books every year. Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC.

The first chapter of this book made me think that it would be a very different type of book even knowing that Shelby survives based on the cover description. The book has a heavy focus on the well-meaning seniors (think Only Murders in the Building if they brought in a few friends and had no Selena/Mabel to stop them doing stupid stuff). They even have a podcast.

Nothing Ever Happens Here is also written from three characters’ perspectives. I am not always a fan of the multiple points of view setup but it works for this book most of the time. There are a few too many similar characters that it takes a while to focus on who is talking, especially as the majority of scenes are with each other. But it helps rule out some people as you know they were with another person at the time.

The character’s actions were more frustrating than the book setup. Just why are you all going out alone with someone after you? Sure, it is a small town, but your police are this bad even after everything that has happened? The detective just takes himself off for an all you can eat dinner and doesn’t care?

At some point, you will suspect pretty much every man mentioned. I did suspect them for a while, moved on to others. I hadn’t fully committed to a suspect but it wasn’t a huge shock when they were revealed. However, that ending? Did not see that coming.

Thanks to Netgalley and Harlequin Trade Publishing / Graydon House for the advance copy. This will be available February 11th 2025.