I am officially a Rachel Hawkins fan. This book sucked me in from the first page and I didn’t want it to end. The multiple POVs and the letters written by Ruby throughout made this such an interesting read. The letters especially added so much to the mystery and secrets we uncover during this story. And man are there a LOT of secrets. Each one adding twists and turns that kept me guessing and wondering how things would turn out. There were multiple gasp out loud moments that made it impossible to put the book down. The characters were all written so well that I felt connected to each one emotionally and wanted to know everything about them. I’m impressed and can’t wait to read more from Hawkins!

Hawkins is quickly becoming a favorite author of mine! Her books are so unique and the characters are relatable. This was no different. The twists and plot were incredible! I couldn't read it fast enough.

This book felt a little unhinged to me. It was twisty and shocking, and I liked the way it all came together in the end. I felt like most of the book was a flashback and that not much was actually happening in the present tense storyline, but it kept me reading to see what would happen next. I received a free copy of this book from netgalley and the publisher in exchange for my honest review.

3.5 stars rounded up to 4! This domestic mystery was very entertaining! There were so many twists and dysfunctional family full of so many secrets! It was definitely a page turner! The end was a bit shocking but it did not end like I expected.

A young man inherits the wealthy North Carolina estate of his adoptive mother, but he wants nothing to do with it. His wife encourages him to return to the estate to claim what is rightfully his. And along the way the reader learns of all the family drama- a kidnapped child, a jealous sibling, and so much more. The ending surprised me- I definitely did not see it coming!

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for an advanced copy in exchange for my honest review.

While this felt a little bit historical fiction, it was a really interesting read and I had a great time figuring out the mystery of it all.

This is my favorite Rachel Hawkins book so far! I absolutely loved the setting of the old mansion and all of the family drama that had been going on for generations. Fantastic characters, fantastic book and fantastic writing!

This is my first book by Rachel Hawkins and I will look to read more of her books in the future. I loved the concept of this. Dual POVs, learning the details of Ruby's life via letters.

This is the tale of a multigenerational wealthy family from the mountains of North Caroline. And what a family it is. Seemingly plagued by tragedy, or was it? This story is proof that money does not indeed buy happiness and the way Hawkins wove in all the secrets page after page had me memorized. I couldn't wait to get to the next chapter to learn something new about Cam, Jules and of course Ruby McTavish herself.

If you like stories of the rich and famous, and relish in their undoing, this is absolutely the thriller for you.

The Heiress is the latest thriller from Rachel Hawkins. After a few deaths in a rich family, an estranged son returns home to claim his wealth. This was definitely very interesting and led to some twists that I was not expecting. Rachel Hawkins again builds a slow burn with a quick turn around for the ending. The characters were not necessarily likeable, but they didn't need to be to be pulled in. Not sure who typically sides on the side of the rich lol.

Not what I expected (didn't realize it was a thriller before I started) but oh so good!! The changing POVs seem like they would be confusing to follow but done oh so well and easy to follow. The twists!! Love them!!

I’ve loved everyone of Rachael Hawkins’ thriller books! This one did not disappoint. Not too dark and just the right touch of suspense. I’d definitely recommend this one for a great summer thriller!

Free eARC provided by NetGalley and the publisher for reviewing purposes.

Sorry to this author- DNF this book at 20%. I tried many times to get into this book, restarted it twice and tried to pick it up many times over the last few months, but I just couldn't get into it. I didn't care about the characters, the narrative was really repetitive (newspaper articles and letters and people all dumping the same info) and it seemed fairly obvious what the twist would be- I peeked at some spoilers and I was right. I think that this book and writing style appeals very much to some people and very much not to others. Unfortunately, it was not for me and I just can't force myself to make it any further through this book.

The Heiress was a thrilling keep you guessing book full of great twists you won’t see coming. Not my favorite of Rachel Hawkins books but still a good fast paced read.

LOVED this book. Like, obsessed. Ruby McTavish, etc is my new favorite character. I loved the use of epistolary pieces and because I read this immersively I really got the gist of her gumption.

I was dumbfounded st the end. I usually have some idea of what is going to happen but I never expected this one.

The audiobook, with a full cast, was perfection. Fabulous narration and characterization.

This was my first Rachel Hawkins book but you can be sure it won’t be my last.

Thanks to SMP and Macmillan Audio for the review copies.

Rachael Hawkins always gives me a story that is intriguing and truly has you guessing. The timelines are always so good and the way everything is tied together is perfect! This story truly had me glued to my seat and I did not want to put it down.

Thank you to NetGalley, St. Martin’s Press, & Macmillan for the opportunity to read and review this book before it's publication date! This in no way affected my review, opinions are my own.

Notes: My first Rachel Hawkins book, but I know it won't be my last! The pacing could have been a bit tighter at points (lost my interest and had to get it back with a couple of well placed twists!). Speaking of twists, there were a couple in here that I was 100% expecting, but at least one of the larger ones that hit me upside the head so hard when I got there! Made the end of the story so hard to put down! Excited to try The Villa and Reckless Girls soon, I've heard such good things about those.

Overall Rating: ★★★ / 3.00

Rating each element of the book out of 5★
Characters ★★★
Atmosphere ★★★
Writing ★★★
Plot ★★★
Intrigue ★★★★
Logic ★★★
Enjoyment ★★★
Pacing ★★
Dialogue ★★★

★ did not like / ★★ it was okay / ★★★ liked it / ★★★★ really liked it / ★★★★★ loved it

This is another great read from Rachel Hawkins and I was captivated from the beginning. I love that it was told from several potentially unreliable viewpoints and that the back story slowly led to the truth in the present. The characters are all interesting with intriguing backgrounds, but the matriarch Ruby and her life is truly fascinating and kept me glued to the pages. Or it would have, but I listened to the audiobook and the narrators were all so amazing that I felt like I was part of the mystery and I couldn't stop listening.

I'd put off reading this because someone I follow said it was very similar to Riley Sager's The Only One Left, only worse, and since I didn't love Sager's version I hesitated to pick this one up. I'm happy to say I wholeheartedly disagree with that review, as I loved The Heiress. This is by far my favorite of Rachel Hawkins' novels. This was a quick and captivating read that had me guessing until the very end. Each time I thought I had it figured out, she put in yet another twist that put the answers juuust out of my reach, which is exactly what I want from my mysteries. Nothing came out of left field to make me feel duped, but I was still pleasantly surprised by each reveal. There were a couple plot points that I wish she would have expanded on just a bit, which is why this isn't quite a 5-star read for me, but overall I really enjoyed and highly recommend this one!

Highly dysfunctional family - Suspense - Gothic vibes - North Carolina - So many secrets - Multiple POVs - Mystery thriller - Audiobook - Well-written characters - Wonderfully detailed

Thank you to St. Martin's Press and NetGalley for this ARC in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are mine.

Money Murder and Mayhem Oh My!!!! This book was suspenseful and full of twist. The chapters are short and engaging. Loved the setting of Ashby House and the letters and news articles heightened the suspense. This one is a must read. Thank you Netgalley and St Martin's Press for the ARC in exchange for my review.