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Thank you for the sampler. With so many books to choose from and so little time, this sampler helps me to choose which books I would enjoy most.

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I always enjoy these samplers. This one in particular had some pretty good choices. I really appreciate these samplers helping me to decide if I think these books would be a good fit for my reading preferences. Thanks Minotaur and Netgalley!

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This was such a fun sampler! I loved each book. I’m excited to order all of them and my favorite was probably the Olivia Worley one. With Stacy willinghan being a close second. Will recommend

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I enjoyed using this as a palate cleanser between some of my other books. It was nice to get some new books on my TBR. I do think I prefer to just get each book at a time.

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Thank you for the sampler! Most of the excerpts sounded really intriguing, and I can't wait to read them in full.

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A wonderful way to be introduced to new authors! I'm especially looking forward to So Happy Together and The Bachelorette Party! I was lucky enough to read an advance copy of Party of Liars, and really enjoyed it!

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This sampler was a nice way to preview some upcoming books. Most of them were books that I could see myself continuing and enjoying.

Parent’s Weekend: there were a lot of points of view, so it was a lot to take in, but each family seemed to have their own flavor of drama. It had this feeling of everyone converging together for something big. I already found myself caught off guard a couple times.

Marguerite by the Lake: wasn’t really my cup of tea. It started to feel a bit mundane after the initial action, and I didn’t really like any of the characters.

So Happy Together: probably the most unique feeling book of the bunch. Jane seems like a creepy stalker that I would “like to dislike”. I see the potential for this one to be a wild ride psychologically.

The Bachelorette Party: really starts off with a bang in the prologue. I’m curious about learning more about what happened to the friends that disappeared. The main character Tessa seems flawed and going through a rough time. We’re introduced to quite a few characters already, but it makes sense given it being a bachelorette party. The writing feels engaging.

Party of Liars: Follows 4 different points of view that are women of different ages who each seem unhappy in some way. There’s a building anticipation for a birthday party which we already know is not going to end well. I’m sensing a ghostly vibe.

Forget Me Not - A woman is returning home for the first time in 15 years after her sister was murdered 22 years ago. It seems like this book would keep my interest, but it might be sad facing demons from the past.

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I love these samplers, they're such a great way to get a taste for the book without having to commit. I especially appreciate them for thrillers because it isn't my usual genre and a sneak peek really helps me decide whether or not it's one I'd want to read. The Bachelorette Party and Forget Me Not have been on my radar already, but after reading this sampler I'm also really interested in Marguerite by the Lake and Party of Liars!

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I always love samplers like this. It's an easy and fast way to try out books. Some I had heard of and was excited about, and the others I hadn't heard of. I found a couple new authors to check out now! Love it. Thank you NetGalley and the publishers for the ARC!

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What a wonderful way to get a taste of the writing styles of new works coming out from both authors you know and new ones! Above and beyond a summary, you get a taste of what's in store and what to request and put on your TBR - love it!

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Thank you to Net Galley, Minotaur Books, Kelsey Cox, Olivia Worley, Camilla Sten, Mary Dixie Carter, Alex Finlay and Stacy Willingham for the ARC in exchange for my honest review. I did not even know these samplers existed! I was so excited to discover some new authors and get a taste for what’s coming from them and the others whose work I am already familiar with. If you are unsure what your next read should be, this is a great way to try a few new releases out before fully committing.

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Thank you, Minotaur, for this awesome sampling! This stack of summer thrillers has me beyond excited for long days filled with twists, secrets, and page-turning suspense. Each title feels like the perfect companion for poolside reading or late-night binge sessions. I already have a few favorites I can’t wait to dive into first, and the mix of voices and plots is seriously impressive. If this sneak peek is any indication, it’s going to be one unforgettable reading season. Bring on the thrills, the chills, and the can’t-put-it-down moments—summer reading just got a whole lot more exciting!

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I really enjoyed this thriller sampler, I have now added six books to my TBR. I was happy to discover new authors, and read some of my favorite.

Thanks NetGalley for this e-arc in exchange of my honest review.

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Thank you NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press for this sampler of suspense books!

This is just of each book to have you wanting more. I have now added 6 more books to my TBR!

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Forget Me Not by Stacy Willingham is the only one that sparked
my interest to maybe want to read .
A couple seemed to be YA type mysteries, and the others
just did not grab my interest.

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It is so exciting to see a Minotaur Sampler show up to read! I love seeing which books they choose to feature in every volume. They are very helpful in giving you a peek at which books may be something you will (or will not) enjoy. Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for allowing me to read and review Minotaur Sampler 15.

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What a fun way to spend a sunny afternoon, sitting in the sun, reading these samplers of upcoming books. Alex Finlay and Stacy Willingham are favorites of mine, so i read those first and really enjoyed them. the others were an interesting bunch of books, so there are a lot i want to read but especially Forget me Nots. she is a 5 star author to me. so i rate this sampler based on her book, the others were more 4's

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I grabbed this sampler to read the preview of Stacy Willingham's Forget me not. I am a big fan of hers and the preview got me hooked and ready to read the rest. I had already read 4 of the other books and liked them. So I read the sixth preview and found it intriguing and will read that as well. Interesting to do this. 5 stars for Forget Me Not

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Thank you to NetGalley and Minotaur for the opportunity to sample several suspense books. Each sample has must enough to whet your appetite and leaving you wanting more! I haven’t read many suspense books lately, but a sampler like this is perfect for anyone looking to dip their toes into the genre.

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I’m really looking forward to reading a few of these books this summer! So nice to be able to get a sneak peek.

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