The story is told from two different time periods by two different women connected by Foster House 100 years apart. Ivy in the past, who is helping to investigate a mysterious death and Kaine in the present, who is running from her past.

The two women’s tales intertwine as mysteries surrounding both of their lives unfold and lead them into danger. Their love and faith will be tested as they discover the secrets of Foster Hill.

The chapter switches between Kaine and Ivy were done really well and easy to follow and both women are very likeable and believable and the fact that you really don’t know the connections until the very end. It isn’t often that you find a book that you can’t figure out and the suspect takes you completely by surprise.

Although it is a Christian novel, it wasn’t too heavy on the religion aspect but hope and faith in God is a big part of the storyline but not pressed too much to put non religious readers off.

The House on Foster Hill has everything, suspense, intrigue, mystery, romance, and history and it certainly keeps you turning the pages as fast as you can.

I will definitely be looking forward to more from Jaime Jo Wright in the future.

The House on Foster Hill
by
Bethany House

Bethany House Publishers
Christian , Mystery & Thrillers
Pub Date 21 Nov 2017

I am reviewing a copy of The House On Foster Hill through Bethany House Publishers and Netgalley:
Kaine Prescott is no stranger to death, after her husbands death two years prior she asks for a murder investigation but it's not granted. Eventually she buys an old house without even seeing it first. The house is in her Grandfather's hometown. Some say the House On Foster Hill is haunted regardless it is in bad shape. After one look at the place leaves Kaine wondering if she made a mistake.
Two women had been found at Foster Ivy was one of those women she had been left for dead. A child goes missing and is never found? What other secrets does Foster Hill hold?
A century early the house held nothing but dark painful memories, and secrets Ivy would rather forget. When Ivy discovers an unidentified woman on the property which will lead her into dangerous waters and dark secrets? Will Ivy be able to find out who this woman was with the help from her past, or will she become another victim? Find out in The House On Foster Hill.
Five out of five stars!
Happy Reading!

Thank you to Net Galley and Bethany House for an e-ARC of this title. I loved this story. It's about a house, and the women who were part of the house of the years. There is a lot of suspense, which I l love. It was well done, as were the characters. I put this author on my watch list, because I'll be looking for future books from her!

In The House on Foster Hill, author Jamie Jo Wright hits a home run with her first novel. This book took me by complete surprise with its dark and twisted plots involving two women living 100 years apart. How can they both come together? Ms Wright has a wonderful imagination in her storytelling and plenty of suspects and red herrings play into the mix. The Christian portion of this book was well done without being preachy and added another dimension to the story. I was hooked from the first chapter and regretted every time I had to put the book down, that usually doesn’t happen with an author’s first book. I look forward to reading any other books this author writes to see if she can keep up the pace.


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The House on Foster Hill is Ms Wright’s debut novel and I can say that I am a die-hard fan already! This is a dual timeline story and what a thriller it is! I was mesmerized by the suspense element in this story. It was creepy without gore and kept me on the edge of my seat. A few times I actually looked up from the book to make sure no one was skulking about.

Kaine, the contemporary heroine, and Ivy, the heroine from a century earlier, are both strong, tenacious women. They are each determined to solve the mysteries in their lives, no matter what anyone thinks about them. They are interconnected through the house on Foster Hill and it was fascinating to watch the story of their shared history unfold. Foster House possesses a dark secret that needs to be revealed. Will Kaine and Ivy, each in their own era, triumph over the menace that lies within?

If you enjoy stories that make you think twice about turning off the lights, then you will like this book.

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This is a suspenseful mystery told from two different perspectives. I enjoyed both plot lines and found that the author tied them together well at the end. The book was well written and interesting. There were however a couple of issues I had that knocked off a few stars from my review. First, the book suffered from a few too many plots. The book could have easily been simplified a bit to tell a more cohesive story and I think it would have been better for it. I also felt like some of the relationships developed a bit quicker than seemed realistic to me. I was also hoping for a little bit more of the house renovation in the story but that’s probably just me. All in all, not a bad read and I will be keeping an eye out for future books from this author.

This book kept me guessing and on the edge of my seat the entire book. What happened to the girl found in the tree? Who was she? The suspense aspect is definitely written in these pages. In both the present timeline and the past timeline. You have Mysteries to solve and wonder about that are connected with both Ivy and Kaine. And each of the women have men to help them get it accomplished, Joel and Grant. In a lot of suspense books I have been able to guess the ending, but not this one. Well written debut novel! I’m definitely looking forward to reading more from this author.

Dual timelines set a century apart, following two women that share similar stories of lose and two mysterious deaths all come together to make one amazing debut novel. There are so many twists and turns that keep you wanting to read.

From the description I was expecting some sore of paranormal plot line but that was not the case. However, the plot line that was written was perfect and way better than the paranormal idea I had in my head.

This book has a lot of hard hitting topics: domestic violence, rape, adoption, murder and human trafficking to name a few. All were done perfectly with the right amount of compassion and information to leave you more inform and touched without disrupting the flow of the story.

I highly recommend this for those that want a thriller that will take you for a ride through time to bring justice and leave you entertained and wanting more from this debut author.

Jaime Jo Wright burst onto the scene with the delightfully mysterious The House on Foster Hill. If you’re read Wright’s novellas, this book is a departure. In the best kind of way.
Seamlessly combining the past and present; a headstrong and courageous heroine with another who is grieving and trying to make sense of her life; and a murder and a stalker with the threads of a creepy house surrounded by superstition, The House on Foster Hill kept me turning the pages to find out how the stories connect. And who is behind the crimes.
Add in a couple of romances, and there’s a lot going on in this book! But write masterfully juggles each of those items to give readers a robust and compelling story that is hard to put down until the satisfying conclusion. And I, for one, am anticipating more fabulous books by Wright in the future.
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In this masterful suspense novel, debut novelist Jamie Jo Wright knocks the genre out of the park. Two years after Kaine Prescott’s husband dies in a mysterious accident, Kaine has had enough of police indifference. She knows she has a stalker and she believes a person or persons lie behind the mystery of her husband’s death. She buys a house in a new state sight unseen, and travels across country to escape her past and heal from all that haunts her.

When she arrives, it seems as if her stalker knew her next step before she took it. Determined to stick it out, Kaine makes friends in the small Wisconson community and starts working on the house—along with the mystery of her great-grandmother, Ivy, who grew up in the same area. Will she discover the truth about her stalker, her great-grandmother, the house on Foster Hill, and herself before it’s too late?

Ivy Thorpe, a doctor’s daughter, spinster, grieving sister, and keeper of the stories of the dead, becomes obsessed with finding the truth about a young woman found dead in a hollow tree trunk. The author skillfully weaves Ivy’s story with Kaine’s story—leaving the reader breathless with suspense both past and present.

Fans of Colleen Coble, Cara Putnam, and Dani Pettrey will love this book.

The House on Foster Hill was OUTSTANDING. I don’t say that often because there has to be something that distinguishes good from GREAT. This is one of those books. Jaime Jo Wright does something exceptional by writing a timeslip romantic suspense all in one. And she does it well.
I loved Ivy Thorpe, the strong-willed, big-hearted woman who sees the beauty in each person’s story. But her desire to honor those who’ve passed on is the one thing that places her in danger. Still, in righting another’s wrong, she finds the courage to live again outside of her own heartbreak.
Kaine Prescott has no trouble fighting for another but her own broken soul isn’t something she can fix alone. Her humor and drive make her such a wonderfully relatable character. And she’s a dog lover. That alone gave her favor with me. An example of her personality is found in this quote from The House on Foster Hill. “If I scream,” Kaine spoke aloud to only the mice, “it’s probably a gargantuan spider eating my finger, so go get help.”
The House on Foster Hill has everything, suspense, intrigue, mystery, romance, and history. A must read I highly recommend.

There were several elements of this novel that I appreciated. I appreciated the character development in both Ivy and Kaine; though I personally enjoyed Ivy more. I appreciated the premise of the novel being told from two similar characters separated by time centering around a "haunted" house. I also appreciated the pace at which Wright moved the novel.
The elements I struggled with the most were character voice and authenticity. I felt like the nuances in language, behavior, and customs that you would expect from the 1900s were underdeveloped in Ivy's character. She easily could have switched places with Kaine and would not have seemed out of place in the present. Those items are sorely missed when you are expecting a historical fiction piece, and the attention to details would have added an additional layer to the story. Likewise, the interjection of faith for both characters felt like an afterthought.
I would recommend this book to someone looking for an easy read with elements of mystery without being scary.

This story is a perfect blend of mystery and suspense! I liked how the two story lines were separated by time but connected in a very unique way and I did not find them to be confusing at all. This author may be fairly new, but her writing style, creative plot, and suspenseful story craft a novel that speaks of an experienced writer. I had a hard time putting the book down! I really enjoyed the tasteful romance and sprinkles of history as well. There is definitely enough spooky suspense enough to keep you up at night. I highly recommend this novel and look forward to more from this author!

First time author ? Get out !!!! Loved this book ! Just the right amount of creep and suspense. Characters to fall in love with ( for me, especially the dogs ) Took me a day to read this book. I can honestly say I did not know who the culprit was til the very end. I love when I can't figure it out and it is someone you would never suspect. Great book ! looking forward to reading more by this author !!!!

Thanks NetGalley for this ARC,

i really like the writing of this author. Its fluid and nicely written. I don't like scary, I'm a chicken. But i was hoping that this book would be a tad more spooky or mysterious. This story line was easy to follow and it was a slow burn book, but it was necessary i think (a lot of character development). I like Ivy more than Kaine but i did not dislike her.
This book is categorized as christian. I hoping it was not laced with religion and what not but it was present. It was more how the girls believed or did not believe in. I did not feel like certain religious beliefs were pushed onto me.

Overall i think it was a good first book and looking forward to reading more from this author.

This first time author has a true gift of writing. Love the parallel stories about the house. Since the two were set about a hundred years apart, this novel offers both historical and modern links to the house and characters. Anyone that is into genealogy will love the aspect of searching for clues to uncover a family history. Lots of twists and turns that will keep the reader guessing. Highly recommended!

This is the story of two different women, separated by over 100 years. In the early twentieth century, Ivy assists her father, the local doctor, in the autopsy of a young woman found murdered. It becomes obvious that the woman has recently given birth, and Ivy becomes obsessed with finding the infant. In modern times, Kaine believes she’s being stalked by a killer, the same person who caused her husband’s death. But the police don’t believe Kaine and deem the death an accident. Kaine decides to get a fresh start and buys a decrepit house in her ancestor’s home town. The house needs a lot of work and Kaine starts to think she’s bitten off more than she can chew. And is she really safe from the person she believes killed her husband. This was an atmospheric, spooky read. Wright creates her frights from atmosphere, not gore and builds a subtle, yet intense read

This was an amazing twist filled book with great characters that will keep you guessing to the very last page.
The characters in this book, past and present, are fantastically well written in their faults and transgressions as they were in their actions. These characters are easy to follow, but difficult to predict while one chapter may have you going after one, the next will change the whole story.
My only issue with this book was the ending. While it is unexpected it was also unfulfilling in its wrapping up. No spoilers and it doesn't ruin the book, but it could have been different.
The atmosphere of the book is eerie, dark and engaging. A fright that may have you wondering what your past holds or what the dark hides.
Grab this book for a chilly weekend curl up to fill it with twist, turns and who do it mystery.

Great Read!
The House on Foster Hill is a novel where there are two mysterious stories being told at the same time. The book goes back and forth between the perspectives of two women living 100 years apart in the same town. One story is based in present day with Kaine, a 30 year old woman who is looking for a fresh start. The other story takes place a century ago in the perspective of Ivy, a young woman who entangles herself in a mystery involving an old house in her town.

I really love it when an author can tell a story in a different format than the norm and make it fall together perfectly. That is real talent in my opinion.

To be completely honest, I expected very little from this book. I thought it was going to be about a haunted house and that it was going to be boring and slow but none of that turned out to be true. It was fast-paced, believable and down right entertaining. First of all, you get two really good stories in one book. You have two very likable and relatable main characters. There's suspense, romance, religion(whether you find this a good thing or a bad thing) and so much more.

I could not put this book down at all. It's such a good read! Hope everyone enjoys it next month when it comes out! Jaime Jo Wright has a natural talent.

Wow! I was hooked from the first chapter. Jaime Joy Wright has a gift and melding two stories into one captivating intrigue. Even though the story skips back and forth from the past to present day, it is a seamless transition and the suspense never ends. The subject matter is intense, but timely.