Let me start off by saying I love everything that Saraphina writes and have given her past books all 5 stars. This one started off slow for me and I found myself confused between the 2 main characters and I’m not sure why. Once it got going, I could not put it down. I loved the hotel setting and I loved how the crimes took place. Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for this early release. To be published April 2024.

Thank you Net Galley and Harlequin Trade Publishing for this ARC! This was a wild ride of a thriller and I really enjoyed it. There was great character development and though there were a lot of moving parts, they all wove together nicely. It definitely needs a lot of editing, but given it was an ARC it was very well done. This is my second book by Seraphina Nova Glass and I look forward to reading more of her books!

What happens when you think your husband committed suicide and then you find out it was murder? Do you investigate on your own, or do you leave it to the police? Well, Anna decides to find out what happened to her husband on her own by moving into this art studio in order to understand his double life. Cass--the apartment manager--has a lot of baggage of her own. After her failed (not) marriage and eviction, she is drawn into this mystery against her will. Who killed Henry?

I had an absolute blast reading vacancy in room 10. This was my first read from this author and I will definitely be picking up more of her books.

The story follows two points of view, Cass who is recently dumped and as a result has to move into a run down apartment complex and come up with unique ways to make some money. Anna whose husband recently passed away, who goes seeking answers about the events leading up to his death at the same apartment complex.

But both women will learn more than they bargained for and as their paths intertwine and they begin to fear for their safety and well being, who will save them?

This story has themes of sisterhood and rebirth. I found all of the characters to be extremely interesting and important to the plot itself.

There were so many twists and shocking revelations and it was super interesting to see it all come together in the finale.

Would definitely recommend this 5⭐️ read!

Thank you to NetGalley and Harlequin Trade Publishing for the opportunity to read this book!

This highly anticipated novel from Seraphina Nova Glass did not disappoint.

This was a multiple POV novel and while I enjoyed hearing from both Anna and Cass, Anna’s POV was my favorite. I found both characters to be likable and the mystery surrounding both women kept me interested throughout the book.

This was a slow burn for me and I wish there had been more heavy hitting breadcrumbs to make my eyes bulge along the way but overall this was a good thriller.

Thank you to Netgalley and HTP for this ARC.

This is the first book I’ve ever read by this author. I could tell she’s an excellent writer, but I didn’t see any character making the same decision I would have. The ending actually made me roll my eyes and think less of the main character instead of rooting for her.

Thank you to NetGalley, Harlequin Trade Publishing, and Seraphina Nova Glass for this ARC!
This is a dual POV thriller I won’t soon forget! Told through the perspectives of Cass and Anna, this story kept me intrigued from the moment it began. While I did discover the twist on my own about half-way through, Glass really did a wonderful job keeping the story interesting until the very end.
Although I did enjoy this story, I felt the setting at this motel turned apartment complex was not my favorite and I found the conclusion of the story a tad bit cheesy.
4 ⭐️

While I was admittedly unsure about how the dueling narratives, Cass the maintenance caretaker at a rundown apartment complex and Anna is a widow who moves into her late husband's art studio at the complex, would ultimately tie together. But Seraphina Nova Glass did an excellent job subtly weaving in the pieces making for an exciting, thrilling climax. I loved getting to know the characters at the Sycamores.

“The Vacancy in Room 10” is a suspense book by Seraphina Nova Glass. What I liked about this book was the overall premise - a motel turned into apartments for those down on their luck. There were a number of residents to keep track of, but the book mainly focuses on Anna and Cass. I liked the interaction between “the pool girls” (they’d both drive me crazy and be an absolute hoot!) and also the relationship between Frank/Sinatra and Cass. What I didn’t really like was that information is kept from the reader … and while it makes sense due to the habits of the person with the information, a) I saw “who and why” a mile away though I couldn’t figure out how it was going to be found out, and b) it seemed really sneaky/underhanded. I could see this book being turned into a TV movie of some sort. For me, while the idea of this book was fine, I must admit to not really liking many of the characters as they were all unreliable. Overall, if unreliable characters in an interesting setting with tons of stories is something you like, I’d recommend picking up this book.

Thank you NetGalley, Seraphina Nova Glass, and Harlequin Trade Publishing for allowing me to review this ARC!

Wow! This book was quite a wild ride from start to finish. Storylines that fit together perfectly! Cass is a maintenance woman at an apartment complex where Anna's husband (dead from a potential suicide)completed his art projects, and Callum lives because of his (now dead)wives growing medical bills forced him to. When Anna learns her husband's suicide may be foul play she tries to find out what happened and just maybe someone that lives there knows. Cass and Callum have their own secret that could ruin their lives, but when Anna and Cass join forces to figure out what happened to Anna's husband they find out that Callum may know more than he says.

This story was exciting from the get go! I felt as though the characters weaved together seamlessly which led to an ending that was perfectly summed up! I read this book in a day and couldn't put it down! I love when an author keeps you guessing until the end. This story has it all: mystery, suspense, heartbreak, betrayal and hope. Would definitely recommend!

4.5 stars for The Vacancy in Room 10. Told in multiple POVs, this book really keeps you on your toes. I felt like I was guessing until the very end. It reminded me of Schitt's Creek but with a mystery element as it takes place at a run down apartment complex with a cast of different residents. Definitely recommend to all my mystery/thriller lovers!

Thanks to Harlequin Trade Publishing and NetGalley for the ARC!

I was a BIG fan of "On a Quiet Street" and Seraphina Nova Glass pulled out another great thriller with this book too! I loved the twists and while I found Cass and Anna enjoyable characters, I was very impressed with the character development of the supporting roles, especially those living at the Sycamores.

The book was the perfect length and I couldn't help but smile at the ending. Definitely will recommend this book to fellow thriller-lovers!

This was a fun ride. I would say that the story was a little far-fetched, which is usually not a great thing for me., but I really let myself just enjoy it. I loved the characters and they made me want to keep turning the pages. I was invested to the end.

This book definitely through me for a loop. I was not expecting the villain to be who it turned out to be. I enjoyed the development of the main character.

I love Seraphina Nova Glass books and this one did not disappoint. Cass and Anna are two women struggling with the end of relationships in different ways. These women along with a great cast of characters work to solve the mysterious deaths of several tenants of the rundown motel/apartment building where they live.

This book kept me riveted from page one until the last line. I love tough women and you get plenty of that in this amazing book!!!

Seraphina Nova Glass can do no wrong! I absolutely loved this one! Kept me turning the pages right on through and the cover is beautiful.

4 stars!

I really enjoyed this book and the characters, I had a fun time imagining daily life at the Sycamores.

The plot was very good, I didn't see any of those twists coming! I loved how everything tied in perfectly at the end, it didn't seem rushed like some endings tend to be. It felt really thought out, which of course, I appreciated.

I found Cass and Anna to be very relatable and I found myself rooting for them throughout the story. Although everything was perfectly tied up, I would love a sequel to get to spend some more time with the characters, and of course Sinatra, as my heart ached for him.

This may be one of my favourite thrillers of the year, I finished it last night and I keep thinking back on it.

Thank you NetGalley and Harlequin Trade Publishing for the ARC.

When Anna’s husband calls and confesses to killing someone, followed by his body washing up on the banks of the Rio Grande, it’s up to her to piece together what really happened.

This was so much better than I expected it to be. The premise seemed a little uninspired when I first read it but I'm really glad I went ahead and requested it anyway. The characters and mystery were really well-written.

The VAcancy in Room 10
by Seraphina Glass
Pub Date: April 9, 2024
Thanks to the author, publisher, and NetGalley for the ARC of this book in exchange for my honest opinion.
When Anna’s husband calls and confesses to killing someone, followed by his body washing up on the banks of the Rio Grande, it’s up to her to piece together what really happened. After moving into the run-down motel-room-turned-apartment he rented as an art studio, Anna spends her days getting closer to the neighbors and absorbing every bit of gossip about her husband and the buildings’ tenants. But the more she learns, the less sense things seem to make. And when threatening letters start appearing at her door, Anna has to decide what’s more important—the truth, or her own safety.

Cass has been running the Sycamores, an apartment complex that has seen better decades. Barely scraping by as a superintendent, Cass starts blackmailing sleazy men, threatening to expose them and ruin their lives. It’s easy, and it works, and nobody gets hurt—until she tries it on the wrong guy. With everything to lose and no one to trust, Cass has to fight to keep her secrets under wraps, especially with Anna snooping around asking questions…
Although interesting, this book just didn't grab me as I hoped it would. Just too much going on I guess. I would have preferred the author focus on one mystery,
4 stars

Book: Vacancy In Room 10
Author: Seraphina Nova Glass
Publisher: Harlequin Trade Publishing
Pub Date: April 9, 2024

I really enjoyed this concept in the beginning. The setting is in a run down motel turned into low budget apartments called the Sycamores. All of the tenants had their own problems and reasons for living at the Sycamores. But where it went wrong for me was there wasn’t really a dominant story line. I would have preferred Henry and Anna to be the focus of the book. Cass and Callum just provided an unbelievable storyline for the most part and I needed their names to start with different letters. It’s a thing. I can’t help it. The shocks weren’t shocking and the twists weren’t twisty.

Thank you Harlequin Trade Publishing and NetGalley for this sneak peak! Publication date is April 9, 2024.