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I was lucky enough to receive an ARC of The Housemaid's Secret and it did not disappoint! Just when you think Freida can't do it again, she does.

This book has you on the edge of your seat the entire time. Love, murder and mystery all mixed into this rollercoaster ride of a book. Millie is becoming one of my favorite book characters to follow. When you start thinking you know where the book is going, nope! Think again. I couldn’t read fast enough. I just had to know where it was going so I couldn’tI put the book down. I highly recommend pre ordering the book so you don't have to wait long to enjoy it. Can't wait to see what Freida comes out with next.

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When I noticed this book on offering through NetGalley and Bookouture I had to request an ARC. The success of the first book had come to my attention and I was curious about all the hype. I must say that this book was a definite page-turner and unlike a shortfall of many books in the domestic suspense genre it wasn't repetitive. So often it's a paranoia on repeat but this book didn't read like that at all. And for someone that didn't read book one I didn't feel lost along the way in this one. It can be read as a standalone. Recommend to fans of the genre.

Than you to NetGalley and Bookouture for an advanced copy.

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The Housemaid was my first Freida McFadden book and I enjoyed it (what an ending!). This sequel is still very entertaining, but not as strong on the whole.

I enjoyed the plot and rich-people domestic setting in this breeze of a read. Millie continues to be a badass and I loved the return of a character from the first novel. The humour is also on point! Broccoli, anyone? But what this book does best is how it explores the stigma that ex-cons/those with a criminal record face. Props for that!

However, the abusive/toxic spouse trope seems overdone by this point and The Housemaid's Secret didn't really offer anything new or mind-blowing. I saw the twist coming right from the start, though there were still some small surprises.

But once again, the author ends on an applause-worthy note 👏 I have grown to love Millie more and more with each book, and can't wait to see what she gets up to next!

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I loved this book so much! It was even better than the first housemaid book! I love Frieda’s dark humour that is evident in all her books and I love the twists. I always feel when I read one of freidas books that I have got it worked out, then bam a twist comes out of no where and I am completely shocked. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

I am very grateful to receive a Arc copy of this book :)

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Okay ms Frieda McFadden……. You’ve done it again!

I was so excited to be approved to read this arc through @netgalley and man did it not disappoint!

I never saw any of the twists coming and I seriously couldn’t put this book down it was so dang good!

This comes out February 2023 and it is a must!!

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5

Genre: thriller

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I read this book straight through in one sitting, and stayed up entirely too late to do so. It’s a very worthy sequel to The Housemaid, but it can also be read as a standalone. Lots of crazy twists and turns - I actually said “Wait, what?” out loud at a couple points in the book. Five stars, but I’d give it more if I could. Very highly recommended.

Thanks to Freida McFadden, Bookouture, and Netgalley for providing me with this ARC.

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Firstly, I am thankful for the opportunity to have received a free copy of this Ebook through Netgalley in exchange for my honest review.

Super excited for this one, as the follow up to the original "The Housemiad" which I loved. I have read several books from this author before and they have all been 4-5 star reads for me, and this one, once again, did not disappoint.

Finishing this one in a day, it was hard to put down, keeping me interested the whole way through this thrilling ride.

We follow Millie the housemaid as she secures herself a new job at a penthouse apartment for millionaire tech genius Douglas Garrick.

But when he tells her not to open the guest bedroom door as his wife is ill, Millie can't help but need to know more about the woman behind that door. As the door creaks open and Millie finally sees inside, many twists and turns will have you racing to the finish line of this page turning thriller!

I rate this Ebook 5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐stars and would recommend to those who enjoy their psychological thrillers!

#TheHousemaidsSecret #NetGalley

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If you have read The Housemaid by Frieda McFadden you will absolutely love this sequel! If you haven’t read any of her work you’re truly missing out! This fast paced, page turning story will have you thinking you had it all figured out just to get hit with yet another twist!

Millie is back with a new job as a housekeeper with a filthy rich family in New York. As soon as she steps foot out is the elevator and straight into the huge penthouse she knows something is wrong. Pushing the feeling aside she takes the job but will she regret it?

Thank you NetGalley, publisher and Frieda McFadden for my ARC!

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The Housemaid’s Secret follows Millie, a girl who is struggling financially, has a record, and is desperate for work. Millie is offered a housekeeping job for once of the richest men in her city. When she starts working for him, she notices that his wife hides away in the spare bedroom and Millie becomes quite worried for her well-being. Millie is determined to find out what is going on, even though her boss keeps telling her to leave it alone.

This was a quick read for me! I always appreciate Freida’s style of writing: she writes short chapters, her writing is simple & her characters have a lot of depth. She is also great with twists and cliff hangers.

This story was engaging. I loved the “parts” of the story and that we read multiple POVs.

This particular story lacked surprise for me - I anticipated all of the twists except for one. Although I wasn’t shocked overall by the story line, I still really enjoyed it and would recommend reading it!

Make sure to read the first book of the series, The Housemaid, before reading this one.

Thank you NetGalley and Bookouture for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

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a HUGE thank you to @fizzziatrist and bookouture and netgalley for this arc. i am so obsessed with freida and all of her books. this is another one that i read in one sitting, was shocked then shocked again, and wanted to throw my kindle against the wall (lol).
sometimes the sequel does not live up to the first book, but then one is just as insane. plus, freida can do no wrong so there was no doubt this would be incredible. i can’t wait until february for everyone to read!!!!!!

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Freida did it again! This is probably my favorite book so far of hers! So many unexpected twists - it kept me on the edge of my seat and I couldn’t stop reading. So thankful for the opportunity to read it before its official release! Loved it!

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AMAZING!! Freida did it again! My head is spinning. One twist after another, this book felt so real, the characters came alive in each chapter and the twists and ending were amazing! Extremely happy to have been able to read this book ! 5 stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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Freida does it again! 5 ⭐️!!! This book picks back up with Millie as she continue to work for wealthy people and helps women in abusive situations out of the marriage. This book had a major plot twist which had my jaw on the floor! A must read! Thank you NetGalley and Freida McFadden for giving me the opportunity to read this book before its release! Absolutely recommend 100%

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I read this book in TWO DAYS. It was fantastic. I’m a Freida reader for life. I really enjoy her stories and her unique writing style. She knows how to keep my heart racing! Look for this one in February of 2023…it will keep you up at night wanting to read just “one more chapter!”


Huge thank you to Freida McFadden, Bookcouture, and NetGalley for my copy in exchange for an honest review. This book releases February 20, 2023.

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Thank you to #NetGalley, Bookouture, and Freida McFadden for the opportunity to read an advance copy of THE HOUSEMAID’S SECRET, to be published 20 February 2023. WOW. Freida did it again! She has the ability to spin a yarn that is extremely suspenseful, very intriguing, and maintains your interest for the length of the novel. And she has this uncanny way of making her characters quit-witted and totally believable. Freida hit this one out of the ballpark! Great read. #Bookouture #TheHousemaid’sSecret #FreidaMcFadden

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Another great read from Freida McFadden, I loved the twist & this book kept me guessing the whole time.

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What a great new book from Freida! Like always, kept me guessing until the end. Read the entire book in under a day because I couldn’t put it down.

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Thank you NetGalley for letting me read an advanced copy of this book! Freida McFadden has outdid herself again. This was an excellent book.

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Freida is the Queen of twists and turns! The first book of hers that I read was the housemaid and I didn't think it could be topped. The housemaid's secret is full of suspense and, just when you think you have figured it out, there's a new twist! This book had me guessing and on the edge of my seat the entire time. I could not put it down!

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Thank you to Freida McFadden, Bookouture, and NetGalley for providing me with an ARN of The Housemaid’s Secret in exchange for my honest review.

Millie, our favorite housemaid, returns in this sequel to the fam favorite, The Housemaid, from 2022.

What can I say about this novel? Freida has absolutely done it again! I loved the original novel in this series and was anxious to get to read the follow up. In The Housemaid’s Secret, we follow Millie along with her new house keeping position with a new wealthy family in New York.

This novel has so many twists and turns and makes the reader question whether or not they have it figured out. While the initial thoughts I had for this novel turned out to be correct, the final chapter made my jaw drop. Never did I see that coming!

Thank you again for providing me with this opportunity!

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