Senior main characters, a missing husband, and some mysterious deaths - what is happening in this small, remote town?

I truly enjoyed this read. I am a fan of this author, and I was excited to read this book. The main characters are older, and I love that different aspect of this thriller. The community really rallied together to solve the mysteries in this story, and while there were thrilling twists and turns, I still felt all the cozy vibes while listening to this one. There was great character development, and the plot was fast paced. I couldn't stop listening as I just had to know what was going too happen next. The full cast narration had me all in and unable to press pause.

Thank you NetGalley and Harlequin Audio for the ALC in exchange for my honest review.

I love this crazy book. It is oddly wholesome with all the murder mystery and missing husbands. It was just great. Fantastic narrators for every part too!

A cozy mystery to keep you guessing in this small town. Everyone bands together to solve a crime that has shaken everyone up.
A quick stop to a friends cafe changes the course of everyone’s life. I thought I had it figured out. Boy was I wrong!
If you aren’t a usual mystery reader you will still love this story.

3.75/5⭐️

Seraphina Nova Glass delivers a twisty winter thriller with Nothing Ever Happens Here, a novel that starts strong and keeps the suspense high throughout. The premise is gripping, pulling the reader (or listener, in my case) into a web of secrets and small-town intrigue.

The pacing is fast, and the writing is engaging, making it easy to get caught up in the mystery. I found myself eager to return to the story, finishing the audiobook in just two days. However, as the book progressed, the increasing number of characters and POVs became overwhelming, making it difficult to keep track of the narrative threads. While the twists were well-executed, the big reveal towards the end felt underwhelming, and I believe the story could have wrapped up in a more satisfying way.

Despite these minor drawbacks, Nothing Ever Happens Here is an enjoyable read for fans of psychological thrillers. It’s well-written, atmospheric, and filled with enough suspense to keep you turning the pages. Though not my favorite from the genre, I’d still recommend it to those looking for a solid, fast-paced mystery.

Thank you to NetGalley & Harlequin Audio for my Advanced Listener Copy.

This is my 1st audiobook from NetGalley & I’m so thankful they approved this one for me. That being said, let’s chat about this book. I loved this audiobook & thought all of the narrators did a great job! I loved all of the seniors at Oleander’s & had several LOL moments with the “gang”. I especially loved Florence & her POV. This thriller kept me guessing with each chapter. I was able to finish this audiobook in a sitting so I would definitely recommend this book/audiobook. This was also a 1st read for me from this author so I will definitely check out her other books. Thanks again NetGalley!

Special thanks to NetGalley for the advanced reader copy of this book. I really enjoyed the narrators and after reading some of the reviews, I think the narration really helped me to be able to follow along and stay interested. I really loved the old folks in the book and the humor that they provided. Was this a sit on the edge of your seat thriller? No. But I did not guess the twist; even if that twist wasn't all that impressive, it still kept me guessing. The end was my least favorite part of the book as it felt like an unnecessary solution.

As someone who loved the physical book, the audio made it even better. Highly recommend the audio version of you're an audiobook lover

I have read one other book from this author and after reading this book, I am definitely going to have to pick up their backlist. And I will definitely read from them in the future.

This book is a clear when your pass comes back to haunt you excellent cast of characters that left me on the edge of my seat

Seraphina Nova Glass juxtaposes the trope that small towns are notoriously boring, alongside a classic crime mystery in her latest novel "Nothing Ever Happens Here." The first few chapters are well-paced, and they are a mixture of plot driven storyline filled character development. The next few chapters slow while laying the groundwork for the mystery. Glass uses a group of elderly to charge the story with humor. The elderly characters are working together to solve the mystery, while the main co-supporting female characters are also trying to solve the mystery. Many people are hurt in the process. I appreciate that Glass explores: "How far would you go to save your family, friends, and neighbors?"

I listened to the audiobook, and the narrators kept me engaged. I will look for more audiobooks that are narrated by #BrittanyPressley, #StaceyGlemboski, and #PetreaBurchard.

I would like to thank #Netgalley, #HarlequinAudio, and #SeraphinaNovaGlass for the advanced audio copy. My opinions are my own.

Good “who-dun it” that keeps the reader/listener guessing. I enjoyed the “odd squad elderly gang”, it added a fun , cute element to the mix. I did find the multi-layered stories took away from the overall plot, but it’s understandable to add to the tension/vibe of the book.

Enjoyable. Classic thriller/whodunnit. I didn’t think the beginning felt the same as the rest of the book. The first few chapters felt ordinary and not particularly engaging but luckily, once I got past that, it all changed.

From a cast of senior citizen characters to a good old fashioned whodunnit, Nothing Ever Happens Here flies by revealing who is behind it all, in a creepy way, to boot!

Advanced listener copy provided by Harlequin Audio but all opinions are my own.

I enjoyed the audio book and the different pov’s, I had this arc in audio book. The readers voices keep me engaged! Great thriller

Thank you so much to netgalley and the publisher for the arc of this one in exchange for an honest review!

In a small Minnesota town during a brutal winter, a woman is attacked and her best friend’s husband goes missing. A year later, things are still going on and a group of people in the small town try to figure out what is going on.

I really enjoyed this book! I loved all of the characters in this one. We have a group of elderly who try to solve these mysteries and they’re really likeable. The rest of the characters are really likable as well.

I loved the winter setting as well. I think the cold and snow really helped to increase the stakes in this thriller. The twists were interesting and the mystery kept me engaged the whole time.

I listened to the audiobook of this one and really enjoyed it! I think the narrator was great and I would recommend.

I was over the top thrilled when NetGalley approved me for this advanced audio. Seraphina Nova Glass has become an underrated auto-buy for me in this genre! This one … not so much. I loved the how the first chapter sucked me in and had me preparing to spend the entire day listening to this audio book! But the following chapters really lost its oomph- and I had to restart it 3x before I willed myself to keep listening. The rest of the book was a lot of the same. I couldn’t connect with the characters, I didn’t see how it was all going to circle back to the first big chapter, and felt lost along the way. Now, could it have been a mood read and I wasn’t in the right mood? Absolutely! But typically when that happens, I break through and go again. This time, I tried over several days and couldn’t find it. I DID finish the book and felt like it came full circle- just never really hooked me after the first chapter.

This one was a little bit of hit-and-miss for me. It started out with a bang then sort of fizzled out for a bit, before picking back up, and racing headlong into serious craziness. I did like the group of seniors with their podcast and a bit of humor thrown in but still found myself getting lost halfway through. Three narrators, one for each POV, did a fair job of helping me distinguish between all the different characters.

This had everything I want in a domestic thriller!!
I was completely hooked from the very first chapter.... the tension, the twists, the drama - I could not stop listening! I already love a good podcast in a book on a normal day, but make it a true crime podcast run by a group of spunky, delightful seniors trying to crack a case??!?!?! I melt. It was clever, engaging, and so much fun! Admittedly, the ending threw me for a bizarre loop, but I still rocked with it.

Fans of fast-paced, character-driven thrillers with just the right amount of humour are going to adore this.

Nothing Ever Happens Here by Seraphina Nova Glass
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Nothing ever happens in small towns. But one night a man goes missing and a woman is attacked and left to die in a small Minnesota town. Shelby survives the attack and lives in fear of her attacker finding her or her family again. Meanwhile Mackenzie cannot help to keep hoping her husband is alive out there somewhere, even though that would mean he left her.
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What I liked:
-This was a fast paced mystery that kept the secrets slowly revealing and the suspense simmering. I loved every minute of it.
-I adored our older community and their desire to help. The fact that they learned how to put together a popular podcast was applaud-worthy.
-I didn’t really see the end coming.
-I was seriously worried for one characters life multiple times! The tension was real.
-The audio was flawless, it kept me on the edge of my seat, anxious to know what happened next.
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4⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ If you love fast paced and suspenseful mystery books then be sure to add Nothing Ever Happens Here to your read-list!

The story starts out with a horrific crime that shocks this small, tranquil town of Rivers Crossing to its core. Mack, a devoted wife, business owner, and loyal friend, finds herself in her own version of hell when her husband goes missing the same night her best friend, Shelby, is attacked in her restaurant. Shelby wasn't supposed to survive the attack - and thus, she is determined to find answers. A year and a half later, the town seems to be recovering until signs point to the danger still being present. The more Shelby and Mack dive into this mystery, the more secrets are uncovered. Now everyone is on edge, even the retirement home residents at Oleanders.

Florence, from Oleanders, wants to start a new hobby and decides to recruit her fellow residents to help her start a podcast to solve the mystery of what happened to Shelby that fateful night. Florence is my favorite character from this book. She is smart, funny, sarcastic, and downright nosy. She won’t take “no” for an answer and will do whatever she can in her power to find the truth and get justice.

This story really captures what it’s like to live in a small town: everyone knows everyone, but you can only trust a select few. Glass builds tension and fear on every page, propelling you through the story. Once you think you have figured something out, another clue is revealed to keep you guessing. Listening to this book was also incredibly enjoyable as Brittany Pressley, Stacey Glemboski, and Petrea Burchard gave each POV a distinct voice and it was easy to tell who was narrating. This book is the perfect mix of mystery, suspense, heart, and humor in this small-town thriller.

Run, don't walk, to your nearest book store to get yourself a copy!

Shelby Dawson still recovering from attack, ready to move on but someone isn’t ready to move on. I appreciated numerous aspects of this book, although certain parts left me perplexed, feeling as though I was missing crucial information. The narrative seemed disjointed, yet it effectively incorporated humor, evoking laughter at times.

Thank you to NetGalley for sending me the audiobook🎧

* Buckle up, mystery lovers-this one's a wild ride! *

Seraphina Nova Glass delivers a cozy Minnesota-set whodunit that had me hooked from page one. Drama? Check. Tension? Absolutely. And a crew of feisty seniors who take justice (and the internet) by storm? ICONIC.

Just when I thought I had the villain pegged-BOOM-I was so wrong, and I loved every second of it. This was my first read by Seraphina, but after this delightfully twisty adventure, it definitely won't be my last. Bring on the next one!

As always- thank you to netgalley and harlequin_audio audio for a chance to listen in advance in exchange for my honest review

What I enjoyed:

* Popcorn Thriller
* Cozy Mystery
* Domestic Suspense
* Multiple POV
* The Oleander Gang
* The Narration was PERF.