Ruby is the wealthiest and most notorious woman in North Carolina. When she dies, her entire estate is left to her adopted son, Camden, much to the dismay of Ruby's blood family. Little do they know, Camden doesn't want anything to do with the house or money, unlike his wife Jules who is trying everything she can think of to change Camden's mind. Everything is more complicated than it seems, Ruby made sure of that. But what's actually true and who really is Ruby?

I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book and did not see the ending coming! Rachel Hawkins always delivers a good twisty thriller and this one did not disappoint!

Thank you NetGalley for this eARC!

What I always like about Rachel Hawkins' mysteries is the slow burn, the buildup to all the wild reveals and twists. The Heiress is no exception, and like other books by Hawkins has a rich setting and layered characters to add to it. Still, this is not my favorite of her works. I think some people will be willing to commit to this, and appreciate the things that are slowly revealed throughout, but others may get bored. The mysterious elements are kind of light, instead the reader is led to believe there are shady things happening in the family we follow, and we will find them out, but not really solve a mystery. There were some truly shocking moments in this, and I liked that it kind of read like Evelyn Hugo but with murder. I think readers who like historical fiction and mystery will like this one, but I'm not sure the typical mystery lover will be as into it. Also, the ending was super wild, and I think the twists went a little too far. It was all too much for me, but I know people who will love how crazy it gets.

Ultimately, there probably is a place for this in our library. The historical elements and the dramas of the wealthy will hook readers. The twists will work for a lot of people. I will happily continue reading Rachel Hawkins mysteries.

All the twisty turns as we learned about Ruby and her kidnapping as a child were great and well written! This was a nice quick read.

3.5 stars [Liked it]

The story was interesting, full of family drama and secrets, but sometimes it felt a little forced. The narration of the audiobook was good but might have made me get a few things mixed up. Overall, a good family drama with some twists.

Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for providing a free advanced copy of this ebook & audiobook in exchange for an honest review.

The Heiress was another great Rachel Hawkins read for me!
I love thrillers where you don't really trust or like anyone in the book and are expecting the "twists" could come from anywhere. This felt like that. Every character has secrets and they're all being unveiled in a way that had me flying through this book so I could put all the pieces together! Rich people behaving badly is another of my favorite tropes. Which this one also delivered on.

The format of this book was enjoyable and different, hearing from 3 of the characters, with letters interspersed and news articles about the events scattered throughout. It felt like it kept the pace moving really well so I never got bored.

I also thought it was great that, unlike a lot of thrillers, this one was wrapped up really well.. all the dots have been connected and nothing was left on a vague uncertain note.
I'll be back for more from Rachel Hawkins, she's becoming one of my favorite thriller authors!

Thanks to Netgalley and the publishers for the ARC of this book. All opinions are my own.

This was Rachel's most interesting thriller so far. I loved the setting and the family. Ruby was such a fantastic character.

Moody, gothic, and addicting—The Heiress is Rachel Hawkins at her best. From the moment Cam and Jules return to the eerie Ashby House, secrets start to rise like mist from the Blue Ridge Mountains. Ruby McTavish’s legacy is full of mystery: a childhood kidnapping, four dead husbands, and a fortune wrapped in whispers. The deeper they dig, the darker it gets. This one is rich with twists, Southern charm, and chilling revelations. I couldn’t turn the pages fast enough.

Cam McTavish and his wife Jules return to his estranged family’s mansion after ten years. He is heir to the whole family fortune. Family feuds erupt and tensions arise. They all want some of the family fortune. This was a very good read with plenty of twists and turns.

I have got to stop reading thrillers before bed. Started this one last night and stayed up way too late reading it; finished this morning. I was GLUED to this story.

I enjoyed the mixed media. We’ve got articles, letters, as well as the POVs of both Camden and Jules.

The Heiress was a wild ride. The twists and turns the story takes will give you whiplash. So many secrets, so many awful characters, and an ending that makes you think about nature vs nurture. Was Ruby as evil and twisted as the rest of the McTavish family? Well, that’s for the reader to decide.

I normally eat up Rachel Hawkins Books, however this one is just one that I couldn’t get into. The suspenseful twists and turns just did not do it for me. The ending… just was not good. I think this just was a harder novel to follow with all of the “relations.” Not my cup of tea, but Rachel Hawkins still wrote a good book.

Thank you Net Galley, Rachel Hawkins and St Martin Press for allowing me an advance copy of this book for my honest review.

The Heiress is a spectacular novel full of mystery, secrets, and intrigue. Perfect for readers who love family dramas and unlikable characters, The Heiress is a gripping and compelling thriller.
Thank you to NetGalley and the Publisher for the opportunity to read and review this title. All opinions and mistakes are my own.

This one didn't quite do it for me. Thanks to Netgalley for the opportunity to read it! I guess they can't all be winners.

fun, twisty read. The Southern Gothic vibes were strong, and the dual timelines kept things interesting. Some of the reveals were a bit predictable, but the atmosphere and drama made it a solid, entertaining ride.

I found this book to be an intriguing novel! I like the thriller aspect! The story was very slow paced. However, I love the characters! I like the overall message about family!

It was an easy but engaging read. I did feel like i was able to predict alot of the major "twists" and even the ending, but i had a good time reading this one.

I have yet to be disappointed by any book from Rachel Hawkins. With that being said, this is my new favorite. What a great read start to finish!

This is not bad. I am happy I received an ARC of it by Netgalley. Though the novel is not bad, nothing seems to really happen. Everything is predictable. I liked 3 out of the 6 characters. There are a few holes left in the end. Completely under the impression that there is this big reveal coming at up the end of the novel. There isn't.
Hawkins has written a simple storyline this time.
Mild swearing (Maybe) Mild sexual content.

I love how fast-paced this was! It's definitely a popcorn thriller. You know what to expect and are just along for the ride. Rachel Hawkins always delivers good twists and intriguing characters.

I really shouldn’t have liked these characters but I loved them. Unbelievably, I saw the twists coming, but I found this book entertaining and hard to put down.

I could not finish this. I found the writing to be difficult to get through. Pacing was very slow and uneventful. I gave the book 20% before DNF