I think others will love this one but sadly it wasn't for me. I was expecting one thing and got something different. I think maybe if I didn't have the expectations I did I might have enjoyed it more. I was expecting more drama.

HelenKay Dimon's "Moorewood Family Rules" is a thrilling and captivating romantic suspense novel that combines family drama, intense chemistry, and a dash of danger. With her skillful storytelling and well-drawn characters, Dimon weaves a gripping narrative that keeps readers on the edge of their seats from beginning to end. The novel revolves around the Moorewood family, a wealthy and influential dynasty with dark secrets lurking beneath their polished façade. When Hannah, a talented and independent photographer, is hired to capture the family's private moments, she becomes entangled in a web of intrigue and suspense. Caught between the enigmatic brothers, Gavin and Eli, Hannah must navigate dangerous alliances and unravel the truth before it's too late. Dimon's strength lies in her ability to create complex and compelling characters. Hannah is a strong and resilient protagonist, determined to uncover the truth despite the risks involved. Gavin and Eli, with their brooding charisma and conflicting personalities, add depth and intensity to the story. The author skillfully explores their complicated relationships, secrets, and vulnerabilities, making them compelling and multi-dimensional. The suspenseful plot keeps readers guessing at every turn. Dimon expertly balances romance and intrigue, intertwining heart-pounding action scenes with sizzling chemistry and emotional depth. The pacing is brisk, with well-timed reveals and twists that propel the story forward and leave readers eager to uncover the next piece of the puzzle. In addition to the gripping plot, "Moorewood Family Rules" delves into themes of trust, loyalty, and the lengths one is willing to go to protect their loved ones. The dynamics within the Moorewood family are explored with nuance, revealing the complexities of their relationships and the impact of their past actions on their present lives. Dimon's writing style is polished and engaging, with descriptive prose that vividly brings the settings and characters to life. The dialogue is sharp and authentic, adding depth to the interactions between the characters and contributing to the overall suspenseful atmosphere. While the romantic suspense genre often follows certain conventions, Dimon manages to inject freshness and originality into the narrative. The complex characters and the intricate web of secrets and betrayals make "Moorewood Family Rules" a standout in the genre.

OH My My, This was such a fun read. I really needed something like this. I love the story line of the grifters and the Cons they are playing. I loved the ending and I was so happy to be able to read this early.

4.5 stars = I loved it! Would re-read.

I loved this! The set-up was great, and I loved the main character (her extended family is mostly awful). This was a fascinating story I didn't want to put down. It took me far longer to finish this than I wanted, but it's a busy season. There's a good romance here as well as some fun, twisty reveals, and some great personal growth for the main character. A few chapters from the perspective of the extended family helped round out the story along the way. Highly recommend! (Language)

This was such a fun read! I really enjoyed the flow of the story. I think this will be enjoyable for those who liked capers and zany familial dynamics

Absolutely love a disaster family story and this book was just about perfect in its deliverance. Messy, funny, surprising.

I could not finish enough of this book to be able to leave a comprehensive review, but I hope it finds its audience and I am grateful to NetGalley and the publisher for the opportunity to read an advance copy.

A twisty story Of betrayal, deception, and family. Dimon made me laugh and think about family. Very fun. Well written.

Fun, fast read with a quirky cast. You will find yourself getting pulled into the Moorewood family drama and rooting for your favorite character. Absolutely perfect for a vacation read or an escape from your own reality.

I enjoyed this book a lot! I think it'll suffer a bit due to its association with franchises like Knives Out and Oceans. It promises to deliver too much, even though it is a fun book.

I was given “Moorewood Family Rules” as an ARC from #Netgalley. “Moorewood Family Rules” rules! This book was fun, hilarious, and full of scheming family members. “Moorewood Family Rules” is the epitome of a “Knives Out” crossed over with “Ocean’s 8” and I loved every second of reading it.

The characters are incredibly unique and some times incredibly frustrating. They each were real and flawed. Some were willing to change others were not, but based off the ending I could see this story continuing on to other family members.

This is definitely worth the read and I will be purchasing a copy!

Loved it! I was engaged with the story the entire time. I liked the pacing and the flow of the story and the characters were well written. I will read more from this author.

What happens when a con man meets an heiress and starts a family? They end up with a family of con artists looking to get more money. Jillian Moorewood is the oldest child in that family and is just returning from some time in prison. But now that she’s out she’s done with all the lies and is determined to put her life back together.

This book has a lot of fun things going on - a chaotic family of criminals, a romance with a bodyguard, a strong, sarcastic female lead. Unfortunately, for me it sometimes felt like too much was happening while at the same time nothing was happening. While I did enjoy all the antics, I would have liked a stronger plot rather than just following the family. It was a fun read, it just left me wanting a bit more
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Thank you to Avon Books and NetGalley for the advance copy.

Con men, heiresses and dysfunctional families? Sign me up!

Unfortunately, I didn't love this one as much as I expected. It was less action, more squabbling. I kept waiting for something to HAPPEN and it just...never did. It was a fine book, a pleasant read, just not what I was hoping for.

I received an ARC from NetGalley in exchange for my honest review.

This was a fun and fast paced read about a complicated and flawed family with a generational dedication to their “family business,” - which is in this case, grift con and fraud! The promotional blurbs compared it to Knives Out, but I think a better comparison would be “Dirty Rotten Scoundrels.” Each character is fun and dialed up to 11, it made for a very cinematic reading experience.

This one was compared to Knives Out which I LOVE! Unfortunately I did not love this book the same way. Rather than being a rom com as I had expected, this was more contemporary fiction, coming of age. The mystery and romance were not the main themes in this book as I expected. The coming of age story with a unique family was much more the star of the show.

I enjoyed this fun, silly story! It was light and easy to read. I loved Jillian's commitment to her family, but also her commitment to being a better person. Despite this being a bit of a kooky story, I think that it did a good job of highlighting how we can feel tied to our family and obligated to do for them, even when they aren't able to do for us in return.

This one did feel slow to pick up because it only happens over the course of a few days, but once it picked up I found myself much more invested.

Thank you to Avon and NetGalley for an eARC of this story in exchange for an honest review!

This is a fun book about a dysfunctional family of con artists and the woman who went to jail for them but is back and ready to upend the whole family. I would put this as a contemporary fiction with soap opera tones (think family secrets galore, scheming, romantic entanglements) more so than the romance or mystery tags I've seen. Think more Arrested Development than Oceans 11 (I really wanted more heists and grifts and they are very much not this book so avoid my misguided disappointment and you'll like this book so much more).

This book was not what I expected, but in the best way. I loved the multiple POVs, the twists, the backstabbing, and all the crimes the family was up to. All the characters were memorable and well written (and there is a large cast of characters so that's saying something). The book was a fun easy read that had some heart added to the general shenanigans the family was up to (which occasionally get a bit dark, but I would say cozy mystery level). I do felt like some of the twists were overbuilt so then it felt a little underwhelming when they were revealed, but overall the book was a great read.

I loved the closed door romance. I expected it to get a bit spicier, but was pleasantly surprised. The Moorewood Family is not one I wish to be part of, but enjoyed reading. Lots of sarcasm, back stabbing, plotting, and revenge. It was a fun escape from my day to day life.

Moorewood Family Rules by HelenKay Dimon was a delight! Jillian comes from a family of sophisticated con artists. She ends up taking the fall for them, which turns into a prison sentence. When she gets out, Jillian tries again to convince the family to go straight. Their response is to try to get rid of her, this time permanently. Such a funny concept and I loved this book! I can't wait to read more from this author!