A domestic thriller full of scandal. I definitely reccomend this to anyone looking for an unputdownable thriller!!

This was a quick-to-read and enjoyable thriller. I enjoyed the writing style but had a hard time connecting to the characters. I felt the ending was satisfying but I just didn't really care at the end. This was not a book that lingered with me, but that said, I still found it to be an enjoyable read with a lot of twists! The MC, Betts, just wasn't for me.

I wasn't able to read this book because life has been extremely busy, so I will rate this 5 stars to compensate. The blurb looked very promising though, and I will read this when I get the chance and I will edit my review

Betty Lou Abbott married a man 15 years her senior who happened to come from money. After he retired soon after their marriage, the couple moved back to his hometown into a historic mansion passed down through his family. Unfortunately, Jack passed away leaving Betts, as she prefers to be called, a widow in his family’s estate.

She has worked as therapist but her office isn’t exactly legally operating. When she starts to suspect her new client is sleeping with her new fiancé, Betts begins to spiral. It doesn’t help that the local detective is starting to ask questions about Jack’s death.

This was interesting to see the main character kind of spiral on assumptions. Knowing Betts is a therapist, seeing her character dive into patients and questioning how reliable her POV really is was an added element I enjoyed. It was a rather quick read that kept the story moving. There wasn’t any dragging areas that felt useless. The ending was pretty great.

The Widow of Weeping Pines is a quick read. There are many twists and turns to keep the reader interested. In general, it was not one of the beat nocels I have read. 2 stars.

I will recommend to customers but this one was not for me. I didn't connect with any of the characters and had no one to root for. It was fast paced and I did like that about it but I just felt like every character was awful and their flaws were never redeemable

This was a quick, fun, twisted read.

Betts is an interesting character. I liked the way Betts’ part of the story was written. It was like she was sitting in my living room, chatting with me over a glass of wine or a cup of tea.

Thank you to NetGalley, HH Tisevich and Amanda McKinney for letting me read and review this book.

This was a a fun slow burn mystery. I enjoyed the atmosphere of this book.I had hard time putting this down will continue to think of the twist!

A page-turner that sucks you in from the beginning. I could not put this book down. This is one of the books that I read during my chemotherapy treatments. It pulled me in that the time flew and I almost forgot why I was there. It was not only a beautiful distraction it was a great read. I devoured this book. I received this book for free and these thoughts are my own. Thank you for such a wonderful gift to the reading world. I did go and buy this book for my collection at home.

This was short and quick thriller. It was entertaining enough but I wouldn't go out of my way to read the Mad Woman series.

I enjoyed the storyline. It felt like it went slow and I couldn't really get fully emersed in the book. I would still recommend this book.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC.
A quick but good read for me. Easy to read and enjoyable.

I'm obsessed with the writing! It hooked me in right away and I was super invested till the end! The plot twists + ending had me reeling for a while 🥴

This book is a haunting and beautifully written novel that lingers in the mind long after the final page. The author has crafted a work of literary art that transcends the boundaries of genre, offering a profound and unforgettable exploration of love, loss, and the enduring power of the human spirit. If you're in search of a poignant and atmospheric read, this novel is a must-have on your bookshelf.

Oh goodness this book was really smooth. It was a quick read I couldn’t put the book down and I started it today, the twists!!! Betts is a school counselor turned therapist and has her own “clinic.” She’s a widow as well, living in a small town she hates. We get to meet these seedy characters like one of her clients Carmen, and then Detective Nick who looked up to her late husband.

We see that Betts isn’t who she seemed, neither is Nick, Carmen and Betts recent fiance Ian. And the ending??????? Omg! How the past catches up you! And Betts? Omg Betts is something else lol.

Short and easy read. Didn’t love but didn’t hate. A good pallete cleanser. I would definitely read more from this series!

"Sometimes I wish my husband would die." What an opening line! How can you not get hooked after that?!

This book had several perspectives and timelines but switching from one to another was easy and didn't lead to confusion. Betty Lou is clearly someone who doesn't have a conscience and will do what she wants, no matter who pays the price. If she feels wronged, she is quick to take revenge. Her sociopathic tendencies know no bounds. Her husband, Jack, dies a few months after they move to the quiet town of Weeping Pines. However, his friend, Detective Stahl, doesn't think he died of natural causes, After all, Betty Lou had a handsome insurance payoff after her husband's death and is not the owner of the Gadleigh Estate. He wants to exhume Jack's body and settle any doubts regarding his death.

This book will leave you questioning who to trust. It seems that everyone in Weeping Wines has ulterior motives. Whos' telling the truth? Who's pretending? This was a quick and interesting read I couldn't get enough of.

Therapist and want to be author Betty moved to Whispering Pines with her husband after some changes in life and into a beautiful home. Not long after being married Betty discovers her husband cheating and decides to take over the situation on her own. Through her process of taking revenge she meets her now current fiance Ian and a plan is hatched. But there is another issue: Betty is obsessed with her client Carmen who is not actually a client but a detective in training who is trying to expose Carmen with her partner Detective Stahl. Things start getting messy and truths start coming out but what is the actual truth?

This book was a quick read for me and I didnt want to put it down. It took me on a wild ride and journey that I truly did not expect! There were moments where I was like Oh okay I think I figured it out but man was I wrong. The author kept you guessing until the literal end and I enjoyed that. In a world where some many books are obvious endings this was not that!! I cant wait to see what other novels come from this author and I highly recommend this book!

a good thriller that kept me engaged throughout the whole book love how the story wasn't drown out and gave equally coverage to all characters
a struggling author and the therapist who lives in a big mansion in a quiet, coastal town one character is crazy as heck with crazy Motives. this is a crazy roller coaster of a story makes you kinda question your true motives in their situation. very good fast read!

I loved this book. Amanda weaves a webb of lies and deceit that I've never read before. She is the black widow spider and carries you on this journey from her point of view.
Betty is a complicated person who has dealt with mental illness her entire life. She plots and schemes her way through life trying to find "happiness", whatever that is. Obviously, she has a warped sense of realism and no qualms about taking out anyone that gets in her way.
You will be captivated by this cast of characters. They are as devious as she is in their own way.
I thoroughly enjoyed this book. You will too. My only disappointment is waiting for the next one.