Her Hiding Place by Shannon Hollinger follow a young mother Charlotte has taken a job as a maid for a new resort that is on an island off the coast of the Flordia Keys. Charlotte hasn't been totally honest with her new employeers. Charlotte is hiding a secret in her room in the attic. Alice is 3 years old and has been told to keep quiet as a mouse during the day and not to open the door for anyone but for Charlotte. Now a hurricane has developed off the coast of Florida. Will the staff evcuate in time before the Hurricane Lillian makes landfall? How will Charlotte get Alice to safety without the others seeing her leave with the little girl. The only one person that has discovered Charlotte"s secert is Leo the manager of the resort and has a plan in place to get safely off the island. This was a fast -paced book that will keep you on your toes. I would like to thank both NetGalley and Bookoture Audio for letting listen to an advanced copy of this audiobook.

A seemingly desperate woman with a past and a big secret...gets a job cleaning in a resort hotel where she receives food and accommodations. Turns out she needs both of these to hide away her child while she works. With a cast full of somewhat sketchy characters, Charlotte is wary of whom to trust...and rightly so. An impending hurricane makes things even dicier and everyone is scrambling to get ready for it. This is a perfect example of how your true selves might come out during a high-stress time. I found this overall entertaining, but had trouble finding anyone to root for. Some of the circumstances and twists are pretty far-fetched and somewhat easy to predict.
Overall recommended for thriller lovers looking for a quick read where you don't have to think too hard. The narration for the audiobook was sometimes good but not always spot on for the different voices she was trying to achieve.
Thanks to NetGalley and Bookouture for this ARL. All opinions are mine.

Her Hiding Place was an intense psychological thriller. If you are looking for a fast paced thriller, this is one to read! It has tons of twists and turns and has you sitting on the edge of your seat. I could wait to continue listening to it.
Overall, I think it was a good story and the audiobook was well done. I will be looking forward to more books by the author.
Thank you Netgalley for a copy of the audiobook.

So I'm usually not a big fan of locked room mysteries, but I wholeheartedly enjoyed this ride! I think for me, it was the mother/child aspect. It felt like a 90's cult classic movie, like Sleeping With the Enemy -- In this case, a woman with a secret past, shows up for a job at a resort on a Florida island where she knows nobody. She already has another secret she's trying to keep from them, so she does her best to keep her head down and just do a good job as a means to an end. However, a hurricane is barreling towards the resort and suddenly, people start to disappear -- did they run? Or, were they murdered? Everyone looks guilty all of the sudden and before long, even I felt the unnerving feelings towards a few of them.

I know, this could sound like Clue, too! haha! (I did love that movie!) But I swear, the twistS were worth it. Great book -- and yes, if you haven't guessed, I could totally see this as a screenplay!
4.5 ⭐️

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for letting me listen to this so quickly! The narration was perfect!

“Her Hiding Place” by Shannon Hollinger was a thrilling read that kept me guessing from start to finish. The locked-room mystery aspect was expertly done, and the claustrophobic atmosphere of the story was enhanced by the hurricane that loomed over everything. The tension was palpable, and I found myself hooked throughout.

The audiobook was fantastic! Even though it featured a single narrator, she did an amazing job bringing the characters to life with distinct voices for each one. It really helped immerse me in the story and added so much depth to the experience. Highly recommend it to anyone who loves a gripping, suspenseful mystery.*

Ok…so I feel like I just got off of a roller coaster! One that I had no intentions of getting on in the first place! 😮. And yet, here we are!!
Whiplash and all!!

This one just had twist, after twist, after twist!

We open up with Charlotte as an abused woman. There are some gory details, but not enough to actually figure out what is going on…

Then, we are on a remote island, off the keys in Florida. Charlotte is there with her little girl. She’s on the run, and has taken a job as a maid. BUT, Alice, the little girl, needs to remain a secret! No one can ever know about her!

We flash back and forth between THEN and NOW…and we get glimpses of life before they ran away…. But. Just. That…. Glimpses!

So, you are literally left hanging for the most part…

And then, the storm of the century comes… and everyone needs to leave the island. Oh…and Charlotte cannot swim!

And a dead body turns up! 😮😩

I’m going to 🛑🛑. Stop. Right. Here. 🛑🛑

If I’ve caught your attention, I’d suggest you pick this one up!
*** THE RELEASE DATE IS TWO DAYS FROM NOW….1/31/2025!! ***
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#HerHidingPlace by #ShannonHollinger and narrated nicely by #KellyBurke.

4 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ for me!!

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What a page turner!… Absolutely breathtaking … I can’t believe I read this book in one sitting , it was so gripping

This had a lot of potential, the story line was unique and I enjoyed the premises. However, there were a couple main things that just were so unrealistic I couldn’t get past it! The age of the child for this scenario was too far fetched. The audio version and narrator was enjoyable. I also felt like the ending was rushed, even with an epilogue I feel as there are some loose ends.

I appreciate the opportunity from NetGalley and Bookouture for the audio ARC.

Thank you so much to @bookouture and @netgalley for the complimentary audiobook!

In Her Hiding Place, Charlotte, desperate and without money or a home, accepts a housekeeping job at a remote resort in the Florida Keys. However, Charlotte has a secret—she’s brought her 3-year-old daughter, Alice, along, and now she must hide her from the employer and staff. As Charlotte juggles her duties and the risk of being caught, a massive hurricane barrels toward the island, and the situation quickly escalates. When a body is discovered and Alice mysteriously disappears, Charlotte finds herself trapped in a locked-down resort with a killer lurking among the guests. With no one to trust, she must navigate this deadly game and find her daughter before it’s too late. But as the secrets unfold, will Charlotte’s and Alice’s identities remain hidden?

Wow, this audiobook had me on the edge of my seat from start to finish! I couldn’t stop listening and finished it in one day. Her Hiding Place is a fast-paced, intense, and chilling locked-room mystery, packed with suspense and twists. The isolated setting of the resort adds a palpable sense of tension, and the mystery surrounding Alice kept me hooked. The mix of characters, each with their own secrets, creates an atmosphere of uncertainty and danger that really kept me engaged. I didn’t see that ending coming at all—it was a heart-pounding ride right to the very last page.

The narrator did an incredible job bringing the story to life, keeping me completely absorbed in every twist and turn. If you're a thriller fan, I highly recommend listening to the audiobook—you won’t be disappointed! I can’t wait to check out more from this author.

Her Hiding Place by Shannon Hollinger

Thank you to NetGalley and BookOuture for my audio of this book which releases on 31 January.

Charlotte gets a job as a housekeeper on an island for a resort which is set to open in two weeks. She has many secrets, one of them is that she has a little 3-year-old girl who she must keep hidden from the rest of the staff. She has managed to smuggle little Alice into her attic room and has to ensure that the little girl stays quiet during the day while she is out working in the resort.

A couple of days after she arrives there is a notification about a hurricane that will hit the island and there is talk about having to evacuate. Just when Charlotte thinks that she will have to take someone into her confidence about Alice, a body is discovered. Can she trust anyone on the island? Charlotte isn’t the only one keeping secrets.

The story also goes back a few years in time and we get flashes of what has happened to Charlotte in the past but not enough to know why she and Alice are hiding – and from who.

The build up of the hurricane makes for great tension as the story ramps up and we realise that Charlotte and Alice are stuck on the island with a killer.

The narrator was great with the various characters.

This was an amazing narrator! She used different character voices, which I love! The story was equally as captivating from the very beginning. I thought I had it figured out, then she proved me wrong! Don’t forget to read the epilogue for a smile.

I loved the fast pace of this popcorn thriller! It had all the classic elements of a locked-room thriller—an isolated island, a storm, and a killer hiding in plain sight—but still felt fresh and exciting. The stakes were high, and the tension built steadily as secrets unraveled and the danger hit closer to home.

While a few twists were predictable, others genuinely surprised me, making it hard to put down. A gripping and atmospheric read—4 stars!

Thank you, NetGalley and Bookouture, for my ALC in exchange for my honest review.

Kept me interested from the beginning all the way through to the end! I had ideas of who might be behind some things, but really like to just enjoy the read - and this did not disappoint!!! So much going on to keep you interested and not lost! Did not even want to take a phone call as I wanted to finish the book!
Very well written and keeping enough twist to hold your attention! Highly recommend!

Oh this is good. It is survival, a locked room mystery, and an unreliable narrator.
I know Alice seems way too mature for 3 and the whole reason our girl is there is weird but it is good. I love the narration too!

Her Hiding Place by Shannon Hollinger and narrated by Kelly Burke was a psychological thriller that will have you hooked from the beginning till the end. The audiobook was excellent and the narrator Kelly Burke was brilliant,

Charlotte is down on her luck and she accepts a job as a housekeeper in a remote island resort which offers temporary housing, food and the pay is ok. This resort is just about to open so everything has to be perfect before they invite their first paying guests.

But Charlotte has a very young child called Alice and she has to hide her during the day whilst she works. Alice has to be quiet as a mouse which can be hard for a 3 year old. Alice has been through so much in her short life especially as Charlotte as to keep her a secret from everyone for more reasons that anyone could ever guess!

But what are they running away from and why?

A massive hurricane is heading straight their way and they may all be trapped on this remote Island, with no means of escape, They will have to fight for their lives….......from the hurricane. But, there is also a murderer hiding in plain sight at the resort!

Will Charlotte and Alice survive the hurricane and the murderer?

WoW......This audiobook was so good I loved it especially as it will have you sitting on the edge of your seat with all the twists and turns throughout..

Charlotte takes a job as a maid at an isolated island resort, secretly hiding 3 y/o Alice, in her roon. When a storm threatens to hit, Charlotte needs to find a way to get Alice off the island before their secrets are discovered.

The story touches on serious themes like physical abuse, but overall, it leans toward a light, popcorn thriller.

There’s a lot of buildup to the storm, and while the drama does kick in afterward, it took too long for me. I wanted more action sooner. I know suspenseful buildup works for many, but I prefer faster-paced plots.

I listened to the audiobook at 2.5x speed, which made it a quick and easy listen. If you’re new to audiobooks or hesitant to try one, this could be a great option—it’s simple to follow and not overly complicated.

I really enjoyed the flashbacks—they added depth—and while the twist didn’t shock me, it still caught me off guard. The tied-up ending was satisfying too.

This would make a fun vacation read: light, engaging, and easy to dip in and out of. Perfect if you’re looking for something entertaining without too much emotional weight.

Thanks to Netgalley and Bookouture Audio for access to this audiobook ARC in exchange for my honest review

I listened to the audio version of this book, and the narrator did a nice job. I did find the content of the book to be very predictable. With a psychological thriller, I really want to be shocked. I struggled to get through it towards the middle of the book but pushed on. The pace did pick up towards the end. Unfortunately, I wasn’t surprised by any of the twists. Even though this wasn’t my favorite, I encourage others to give it a chance. Overall, the premise was very interesting, and it’s a quick read. Thank you NetGalley and Bookouture Audio for providing me with an ALC in exchange for an honest review.

Gripping, dangerous, intense, and full of dread, Her Hiding Place kept me fully invested and turning the pages! I loved the 'trapped' feeling of this book. The looming hurricane, the mystery of why Charlotte is on the run and hoping to hide with her daughter, Alice.

Charlotte accepts a housekeeping job at an island resort and finagles her way into the attic apartment. She keeps her three-year old daughter, Alice, a secret. Hidden away and frequently left all alone, Alice must be silent so that her presence is not detected. Charlotte thought they would be safe there, but when a body is found, Charlotte knows the stakes are high and they may be in danger once again!

I enjoyed not knowing who I could trust at the resort. I could feel Charlotte's fear, concern, and mistrust jumping off the pages. The suspense and tension are off the hook and only multiply as the storm hits and the staff are trying to evacuate. This book had me on the edge of my seat and my heart beating faster and faster.

I also enjoyed how Shannon Hollinger provided flashbacks to the past so that readers get a better understanding of Charlotte's life before she went on the run, which left me further intrigued and invested in the plot. The author also threw in quite a few twists, turns and revelations as well with one that left my jaw hanging open.

This was a fast paced, pulse pounding mystery that grabbed my attention from the start and never let go! Shannon Hollinger has delivered once again!

Intriguing, shocking, tension filled and pulse pounding.

I had both the book and the audiobook version of Her Hiding Place which made for a wonderful reading experience. I thought the narrator of the audiobook did a fantastic job.

Title: Her Hiding Place
Author: Shannon Hollinger
Format: 🎧
Narrator: Kelley Burke
Publisher: Bookouture Audio
Genre: Mystery/Thriller
Pub Date: January 31, 2025
My Rating: 4.4 Stars
Pages: 348

Story is told from the POV by our protagonist Charlotte ~ Present Day and flash backs from approximately 5 years ago.
Charlotte and her three-year-old daughter Alice seem to be in the run from an abusive situation – we learn more about the situation in bits and pieces.
Charlotte has secured a house keeping position at a new resort that is scheduled to open soon located on the Florida Keys. Little Alice has to stay locked and hidden in Charlotte’s attic room. She is not allowed out for fear she will be seen and Charlotte doesn’t want anyone to know where Alice is!

Hurricanes are nothing new to the residence of Florida and the Florida Keys but they are always taken seriously. However, they are new to Charlotte. The resort offered accommodations inland but Charlotte is still trying to keep Alice’s whereabouts a secret; so is willing to ride the storm with the handsome hotel manager Leo.
Hmmm for someone who doesn’t trust anyone to me Charlotte isn’t being super careful.
In fact, I was sure I would find myself with no voice from shouting at Charlotte and if this wasn’t an audio book I would have thrown the book across the room as there were situations that were totally improbable. But I soon became glued to this story!

I do love psychological thrillers- the more twist and turns the better. WOW! This story DID NOT disappoint!!

This is my fourth author, Shannon Hollinger mystery thriller. The others were the Chief Maggie Riley series- which I totally enjoyed.

Want to thank NetGalley and Bookouture Audio for this early audiobook.

Publishing Release Date scheduled for January 31, 2025.
author, Shannon Hollinger the others were the Chief Maggie Riley series- which I totally enjoyed.

Want to thank NetGalley and Bookouture Audio for this early audiobook.
Publishing Release Date scheduled for January 31, 2025.

3.75 star

gripping thriller invovling a woman on the run with a 3 year old girl .
Charlotte takes a job at an island resort , when a hurricane shuts down the island and a murder is discovered. 3 year old Alice goes missing ,and Charllote must find a way to save herself and Alice.
Her Hiding Place is a powerful, suspense-filled novel that will appeal to readers who love thrillers with emotional depth and complex characters.