by Freida McFadden
Published
February 20, 2023
Pages
316 pages
Language
English
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$7.68
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“Don’t go in the guest bedroom.” A shadow falls on Douglas Garrick’s face as he touches the door with his fingertips. “My wife… she’s very ill.” As he continues showing me their incredible penthouse apartment, I have a terrible feeling about the woman behind closed doors. But I can’t risk losing this job—not if I want to keep my darkest secret safe… It’s hard to find an employer who doesn’t ask too many questions about my past.
So I thank my lucky stars that the Garricks miraculously give me a job, cleaning their stunning penthouse with views across the city and preparing fancy meals in their shiny kitchen. I can work here for a while, stay quiet until I get what I want. It’s almost perfect.
But I still haven’t met Mrs Garrick, or seen inside the guest bedroom. I’m sure I hear her crying. I notice spots of blood around the neck of her white nightgowns when I’m doing laundry.
And one day I can’t help but knock on the door. When it gently swings open, what I see inside changes everything … That’s when I make a promise. After all, I’ve done this before.
I can protect Mrs Garrick while keeping my own secrets locked up safe. Douglas Garrick has done wrong. He is going to pay.
It’s simply a question of how far I’m willing to go… This absolutely explosive and shockingly twisty sequel to international phenomenon and New York Times , USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestseller The Housemaid will keep you racing through the pages late into the night. Anyone who loves The Perfect Marriage by Jeneva Rose, The Woman in the Window and Gone Girl will be totally hooked! This book can also be enjoyed as a standalone.
Read what everyone’s saying about The Housemaid’s Secret : “ OMG!!! MIND ABSOLUTELY BLOWN!!!! Love, LOVE, LOVED this absolute page-turner!!
… OMG the twists just kept on coming again and again!!! … I absolutely devoured it in one sitting!!… Addictive, mind-blowing page-turner that will keep you up with a racing heart until you've finished!!!” Bookworm86 , ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Absolutely amazing! ...
Wowsers… The end twist was MAGNIFICANT, and it was the first time ever, when reading any thriller, that I have gasped out loud “noooooo?” (so loudly in fact my husband asked what was happening!)…. Brilliant… I highly recommend it.” jsybookworm , ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “An amazing psychological thriller!! … will grab you literally from the first line… Hold on to your jaws, because they will drop … Loved.
It. So. Much!!
” Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “OH YEAH!!!… I flew through the pages like a bat out of hell . So, so good!! I absolutely loved every second of it!!… Will lead you down one path until you are completely turned around and screaming WTF?!
” Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “I DEVOURED this book quicker than I ever read any other book … I was sucked in … I loved every second of it… I will forever recommend this book.” Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “I read this book straight through in one sitting , and stayed up entirely too late to do so… Crazy twists and turns —I actually said “Wait, what?” out loud.” Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “ Made my whole year!! … This book is AMAZING!!! Twists on twists on twists!
… I absolutely devoured it!” Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “ Oh my word … Freida McFadden is the QUEEN of plot twists … The twists had twists! … I was hooked from the very start !! … very hard to put down!!… Moments where I’m not sure I was even breathing … I loved every second of this!!
” books_andmakeup , ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Prepare to enter a world of psychological intrigue and suspense like never before in 'The Housemaid's Secret.' This gripping thriller takes readers into the life of a seemingly ordinary housemaid whose unsettling past is brought to light in the most unexpected ways. As her secrets unfold, the story takes a darker turn, leaving you questioning each character's motives and ultimately leading to a jaw-dropping twist that will linger long after turning the last page. The tension is palpable, the characters richly drawn, and the narrative masterfully woven.
This is a story of hidden secrets where trust is a fragile illusion.
The past might be deeply hidden but it always finds its way to the surface. Appearances can be deceptive; everyone hides a darker side waiting to unfold. Trust and loyalty can become the ultimate liabilities in finding the truth.
Set in a seemingly tranquil household The Housemaid's Secret' unravels the hidden layers of domestic life. The protagonist a quiet and efficient housemaid becomes the silent observer of the family's secrets. But as past traumas resurface she finds herself entangled in a web of deceit.
When a new incident shakes the household suspicion falls upon the seemingly harmless housemaid. Her mysterious past becomes a focal point as each revelation brings new questions and unexpected layers. Readers are drawn into a winding path of psychological twists and cunning revelations.
Every chapter invites you deeper into the mind of a woman with much to hide. As the tension escalates the thin veil of normalcy peels away revealing darker truths that threaten to destabilize everything. The narrative compels the reader to keep turning pages eager to uncover the truth.
A shocking climax forces characters and readers alike to confront the uncomfortable reality that secrets can never stay hidden forever. The resolution challenges your perception of right and wrong leaving you pondering the power of redemption and revenge.
The book's intricate narrative structure captivates readers with a mix of suspense and psychological depth keeping them profoundly engaged until the very end never wasting a word 'The Housemaid's Secret' expertly combines elements of tension and mystery with authentic emotional depth making it more than just a typical thriller and resonating on a fundamental human level The unpredictable plot paired with deeply nuanced characters transforms this psychological thriller into a memorable journey of unforeseen twists and moral complexities that continually fascinate.
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Freida has done it once again! Shocking twists after twists! Of course I was hooked by the first book in the series, The Housemaid, but I completely devoured this one. This book war gripping and hard to put down. The ending though, I thought I had it figured out and knew how it was going to wrap up, but boy was I wrong, I love Millie's character and wanting to help, however home girl continues to get herself caught up in some creepy and even dangerous situations. I can't wait to read the next one! If you enjoy thrillers with some shocking twists, I definitely recommend this series.
Great book. Easy read. Several friends recommended it. I breezed right through this and let my mom borrow it. She finished it in 2 days. Lots of twists and turns.
My review below does mention briefly about some spoilers, trigger warning wise this one has a almost SA scene, fat phobic remarks, and eating disorders. I may have missed a few trigger warnings, if you’re interested in reading please google all trigger warnings. I put off reading this for a while because a lot of people were saying that the second book is better then the first and I have to say that I disagree, Millie’s character in The Housemaids secret isn’t as interesting as in The Housemaid. She came off as annoying at times and I just didn’t care for her character in this book. I didn’t really enjoy any other character other then Enzo, Enzo is my all time favorite character from this series, I’m glad he was brought back and I’m happy we are going to be getting more Enzo content in The Housemaid is watching. Something’s that annoyed me about this book is the repetitive way in which Millie says she being watched, I think it pops up like six times, surely their is another way you can say she feels she being watched or show that she is being watched. There are some trigger warnings for this one, a scene where Millie is almost Sa leads to an officer implying that it was because of the way she was dressed (pg 69) during part two of the book there is fat phobic comments and eating disorders. The romance with Brock feels a little unnecessary until the end but the way that Millie was leading him on all while knowing that she wasn’t ready for more and still loved Enzo is one of the reasons I didn’t particularly like her, Enzo leaves to take care of his mother who had declining health and Millie states multiple times that she is mad that he left but it’s literally his only family. The mystery/thrilling bits are different from the first story but at the same time they are still kind of similar, the mystery in general while interesting just wasn’t as hard hitting as the first book, I think I was just expecting a bit more after hearing so many comments about this book, Im hoping Millie’s character gets redeemed for me in the third book but at least I’ll get some more Enzo content. I hope we get some chapters from his perspective.
Great book carrying on a hero like Millie!! This book had lots of twist and kept me on edge the whole time!! Can’t wait to read the next one in the series!!
This Author is very good. The book was written very well. The story was interesting, great for crime drama lovers.
The Housemaids Secret is a real page turner. Millie is rebuilding her life, she has a new boyfriend who adores her but of course has problems with her employer. She is able to secure a new job - but the wife is ill and she isn’t to bother. The wife is apparently being abused and Millie must act……This book is full of twists and turns and is a very satisfying read. I heartily recommend it!
I really enjoyed this book. The plot twists are great. This book kept me interested and engaged. It was a little slower than the 1st book, but it was just good. Looking forward to seeing how the 3rd book goes.
I enjoyed the book because it was such an easy book to read. Read it in 4 days, because it kept me so interested I had a hard time putting it down. And the ending of the story was unexpected like her first one in this series! Recommend to everyone who likes a thriller!