Mary Kubica is my favorite author to read. Her details of Chicago neighborhoods, ( that ironically are my own) , make each story feel like it is happening outside my apartment door. What happens when patient relationships become unethical and leak into life outside the hospital room? This is for fans of Greys Anatomy and relationship based thrillers.

Thanks NetGalley for the advanced copy! In true Mary Kubica fashion, this book was full of twists and turns. It made you think… who in your life can you really trust? Sometimes family and friends can make you question what is right and what is wrong. An ICU nurse wants to be a good person but sometimes things happen that can be out of your control and what will it take to keep those close to you safe? I like that this book referenced real life places in Chicago so that I could feel like I was there (having previous knowledge of those areas). There were two separate issues/story lines going on in the book but again the bottom line was the same … who can you really trust? Can you assume everyone is noble based on how they present themselves to you or should you have your guard up at all times? You decide…

There’s a lot to unload in Meghan’s life. First she’s worried about being assigned as the critical care nurse for a coma patient that fell from a bridge. Second she reconnects with a friend from high school. Thirdly, there’s a man sexually assaulting and raping women in her neighborhood.
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The friend comes to Meghan at just the right time providing the comfort and support from being a single mother stressing out over the fear of living alone with her daughter in a dangerous neighborhood.
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Meghan is on edge and rightfully so. Having to walk home alone at night is scary for a woman especially with the recent robberies and attacks. The apartment her and her daughter share is under the L and not in a good neighborhood.
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Mary Kubica writes an intriguing story about a single mother working full-time trying to raise her sixteen year old daughter living under the L in Chicago. Mary Kubica sets the scene with a patient arriving in ICU and Meghan the nurse responsible for her care. Going forward readers get an in-depth view into the life of Meghan living with her sixteen year old daughter sharing custody with her ex. What transpires from our time in Meghan’s life is nothing short of scary. Mary Kubica imposed many factors into building and creating the edgy feeling of being watched and followed.
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She’s Not Sorry is about fear and how it’s stemmed from many things. Mary Kubica slowly moved readers into Meghan’s world walking us thru her life as a nurse, mother, and friend. The first part of the story creates this scary atmosphere where Meghan lives in a neighborhood that isn’t safe for women to walk home alone at night. Just when you’ve reach your breaking point in part one Mary Kubica hits you sideways with a blow so big you won’t know what happened. It’s a doozy of a shocker. Part two comes fast and at full speed. I read part two so fast it was like the rest of the world didn’t exist as I inhaled the words.

Thank you NetGalley and Harlequin Trade Publishing for the opportunity to read this ARC! This was a solid 4.5 stars for me, rounded up. Boy was this a twistyyy one. The first half started off a little bit slow, but it still had great suspense and a good story line. As I got to about the halfway point, I literally couldn’t put the book down. I was constantly left trying to figure out which characters were trustworthy and which ones weren’t. As soon as I felt like I could trust somebody, the author was like, “think again.” I felt like I was being yanked in a million different directions, but in the best way. Almost like one of those roller coasters where it feels like you’re going to fly over the edge of the track and then it jerks you really fast the other direction.

Definitely a quick, fun read! My favorite by Mary Kubica to date.

This book was all slow-burn anticipation followed by rapid fire twists - just one shocking reveal after another. The atmosphere was top notch, the late night walks home, the figures lurking in the dark, even the medical setting was ominous. I really enjoyed how these twists seem to come out of nowhere, but in hindsight the evidence was there from the beginning. I still have some lingering questions, but overall this is a thriller you’ll definitely want to add to your TBR!

Thank you to NetGalley, Park Row Books, and Harlequin Trade Publishing for the e-arc in exchange for an honest review.

Kubica delivers a compulsively bingeable thriller here! she definitely redeemed herself for me after last year’s disappointing release. this book pulls off a really great misdirect that made me question everything I’d been reading! not to mention a few other twists i did not see coming!
The only thing holding us back from being a perfect five star for me is that I did leave the book, feeling like there were several unanswered character plot lines - it felt like several suspicious characters were included just for the sake of being red herrings that never really went anywhere, and I wondered what the point was

This was a lot of fun! It follows a nurse who gets a little too involved with a patient who was pushed from a pedestrian bridge. There were multiple twists that I did not see coming, and I was engage the entire time. Definitely recommend!

What a wild ride!! 👏🏻

A little synopsis - Meghan is a single mom raising a 16 year old daughter and a nurse in the ICU. A patient, Caitlin, comes in with a TBI and a multitude of other serious injuries from a suspected suicide attempt. She ends up being assigned to care for the patient and becomes drawn into Caitlin’s life, her family, and what happened to her. All the while, she runs into an old high school friend named Nat who is going through some traumatic things of her own. On top of that, there’s a serial killer running around too. Are all these connected? The more Meghan discovers, the deeper she finds herself. You’ll just need to read this to find out for yourself!!

This book was such a slow burn. At first I wasn’t sure but the twists had my jaw on the floor! This is my first Mary Kubica book and I know it won’t be my last. You couldn’t trust a single character and it had me on the edge of my seat the entire time! Loved the medical setting too. I think I have whiplash from it all but that’s what I need in a good thriller! There are lots of moving parts so you really have to pay attention! Right when I thought I had it figured out, another bombshell would drop. Props to Mary for nailing this!!

I do wish the end had a bit more resolution. I had some questions about some characters and their stories, but overall I loved this so much. Can’t wait to read more from Mary Kubica!

Thanks as always to NetGalley and Harlequin Trade Publishing for the opportunity to read this ARC 🫶🏻

Kubica is an author that I read no matter what the title of the book may be. I love her writing and storytelling abilities. She's Not Sorry was exciting and I was sucked in to the story pretty quickly. Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC. Five stars. Another book that was done in a memorable way!

An ICU nurse accidentally uncovers a patient’s frightening past in this chilling thriller from the New York Times bestselling author of Local Woman Missing and Just the Nicest Couple.

Mary Kubica is a master of her craft and this book is no exception. A great mystery with lots of tension and wonderful twists and turns.

I am still reeling myself in from this very twisty thriller! I thoroughly enjoyed the wild ride that Mary Kubica produced. The book started up as a slow burn but once you connect the two stories together, you will be blown away. All of the twists were a complete surprise, and the big twist was shocking. I also loved the eerie atmosphere of Chicago at night and the medical aspect was a fun added touch. If you need a very twisty thriller with kidnapping, murder, creepy atmosphere with a medical setting, go grab this book!


Thank you to NetGalley and to Harlequin Trade Publishing for giving me a copy of the book

She’s Not Sorry is Mary Kubica’s latest. It tells the story of ICU nurse Meghan. Meghan is trying to juggle being a single mom and working long shifts in the ICU. One night, a patient comes in after falling from the top of a bridge. While Meghan typically tries hard to separate herself from her patients, she’s finding it harder to separate herself from this patient…

I wish y’all could’ve seen the look on my face after reading the twists in this book!! Mary Kubica didn’t disappoint! Thank you NetGalley and Harlequin Trade Publishing for this ARC. It will go on sale on April 2, 2024.

I’ve always heard people talk about how some of the books they’ve read give them “whiplash” and I’ve never understood. BUT THIS BOOK. THIS BOOK RIGHT HERE. Oh my god. I’ve never read a book like this before. I’ve never felt so invested and let down from these characters (in a good way) before. This book was such a great and easy read. From the very beginning of the prologue to the very last worlds of the book, I was captivated and could not put it down. I’m a teacher and every little break I could get, I was reading or thinking about this book. It definitely topped Local Woman Missing, in my opinion and I also gave that a 5 stars!

This book had my head spinning. For the first 3/4 of the book I didn’t know where we were headed or where this story was going to end up. Unbelievable!!

Amazing book! Amazing Author!

Mary Kubica once again demonstrates her storytelling prowess in this enthralling novel. We are introduced to a nurse burdened with a haunting secret, a secret that threatens to unravel her life and the lives of those around her. The stakes intensify when her daughter is suddenly kidnapped, plunging her into a desperate search for answers and a race against time.

Simultaneously, Chicago is gripped by brutal attacks on women, sending shockwaves through the community and leaving the authorities scrambling for answers. Is there a connection between these heinous acts and the nurse’s well-guarded secret? Could they somehow be linked to the kidnapping of her daughter? These questions hang in the air, fostering a sense of unease and anticipation that will keep readers thoroughly engaged.

Amidst the chaos and turmoil, a woman arrives at the hospital after a failed suicide attempt. As her story unfolds, chilling and unexpected connections to the nurse surface, weaving an intricate web of interwoven narratives. The complex relationships between these characters build tension and suspense, making it impossible to resist the urge to devour this book.

Mary Kubica’s exceptional ability to create multi-layered characters and craft a compelling storyline ensures this book is a true page-turner. This novel will leave a lasting impression with twists and turns that will keep you guessing until the very last page and a narrative that delves into profound emotional depths. Whether you are a fan of psychological thrillers or appreciate a well-crafted tale, this book will fulfill your craving for suspense and intrigue.

Thank you to NetGalley and Harlequin Trade Publishing for allowing me to read and review this book.

Thanks so much to Harlequin Trade and NetGalley.

Megan is a single mom to a teenager and a busy nurse. While working the critical care unit, a woman named Caitlin arrives in a coma with a TBI from jumping from a bridge. A witness comes forward who suggests that Caitlin was pushed. Somehow, Megan has gotten too involved in Caitlin's life and family. She soon realizes that she and her daughter could be next.

This was not what I was expecting! Not everyone is who they seem, and the ending was such a surprise that I had to go back an reread it multiple times to get a sense of what had just happened. I thought I had figured it out, but I was wrong! Kubica does it again!

I ate up Local Woman Missing in a day and was SO excited to be accepted to read this ARC - this one sure didn't disappoint! Fast-paced from start to finish, I also finished this one in a single sitting. The writing was snappy, the characters enjoyable, and the plot had the perfect amount of twists to still pull everything together. Every time I thought I had it figured out, the story took another turn! My only qualm was that the ending felt a bit rushed - there was so much suspense and buildup that the last few chapters felt incomplete and anticlimactic...I would have preferred more falling action and resolution detail in the end to bring it full circle. I will add that, as a parent myself, some of these topics were heavy and difficult to read, so a warning at the beginning would be helpful to many. Overall, this was a great read and I can't wait for whatever Kubica comes up with next!

This book was quite the ride from beginning to end with twists I didn’t see coming. I read this book so quickly and it drew me in throughout the story. Check trigger warnings for sure before you read. The only reason I gave this book 4 stars is because I felt like the ending resolved too fast. There were too many things said and done by certain people throughout the story that never got resolved and that bothered me even though they may not have been necessary resolutions for the story. Overall I would recommend this if you like a twisty and fast paced story. Thanks to NetGalley and Park Row for the ARC.

Thank you to NetGalley and Harlequin Trade Publishing for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Such a twisty tale! I love when you can’t trust the characters in a book and you aren’t sure who or what to believe. This one kept me guessing and I couldn’t read it fast enough. I really loved the medical setting in Chicago. This book has everything to keep you interested! 5 fabulous stars!

I couldn’t finish with child kidnapping. Sorry.. sometimes the ideas are great but this is a personal preference here that I hadn’t noticed in the description.