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The Vacation Rental: A Novel Paperback – May 1, 2024

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A summer getaway triggers a psychological game of cat and mouse in a novel about the frightening damages of love, family, and obsession by the bestselling author of Open House and We Were Mothers.

When Georgia rents her country home for the month of August, it’s off to the relaxing Connecticut shore for her; her husband, Tom; and their young daughter. It’s just what they need to ease family tensions and reconnect. All that’s left to do is leave behind their house keys―to a stranger.

For Anna, Georgia and Tom’s house in the cool woodlands is a dream break from the oppressive heat of a New York City summer―and from an increasingly ill-fated relationship with her lover. A month apart and Anna can clear her head and reassess her future. She’s found the perfect place to do it.

As the weeks wear on, Georgia and Anna discover that the pleasures of escape are as difficult to trust in as the comforts of home. And neither one can shake the feeling that something is about to go terribly wrong.

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    May 1, 2024
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    1662507739
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    978-1662507731
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Customers find the plot great with twists and turns that grab them from the first page. They also describe the writing style as well-written, fast-paced, and descriptive. Readers describe the book as an enjoyable, easy read with well-developed characters. However, some feel the beginning is a little slow.

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216 customers mention "Plot"189 positive27 negative

Customers find the plot twists and turns in the storyline. They also say the book keeps their interest, keeps them guessing, and grips them from the first page. Customers also appreciate the good reminders and the satisfying ending.

"I enjoyed this book. Plenty of twist and turns, beautiful settings and well thought out characters that remain likeable throughout the story." Read more

"This is an Easy to read book. It has a, good storyline and believable characters. A Nice vacay reading material." Read more

"...This book was a fun, exciting read. Books that feature painfully human characters are so delightful to read, and this one delivers!" Read more

"...It was a very satisfying ending, and the Epilogue tied everything together...." Read more

129 customers mention "Readability"129 positive0 negative

Customers find the book enjoyable, mentioning that it keeps their attention and turns pages. They also mention that it has a great promise and surprising twists.

"...It has a, good storyline and believable characters. A Nice vacay reading material." Read more

"...This book was a fun, exciting read. Books that feature painfully human characters are so delightful to read, and this one delivers!" Read more

"...It probably more like 3 1/2. The story is interesting and kept me reading...." Read more

"This book was Amazing. The characters were fleshed out and well written, the story told from the opposing viewpoints of the main characters...." Read more

102 customers mention "Writing style"82 positive20 negative

Customers find the writing style well-written, easy to read, and suspenseful. They also appreciate the incredible details and no foul language. Overall, readers describe the book as a quick hook and entertaining story.

"This is an Easy to read book. It has a, good storyline and believable characters. A Nice vacay reading material." Read more

"...Books that feature painfully human characters are so delightful to read, and this one delivers!" Read more

"...The vocabulary and flow are great. I gobbled it all up. The writing is good.And then ... *BOOM*. I was reading a Spanish soap opera...." Read more

"This book was Amazing. The characters were fleshed out and well written, the story told from the opposing viewpoints of the main characters...." Read more

64 customers mention "Characters"50 positive14 negative

Customers find the characters in the book well developed.

"...Plenty of twist and turns, beautiful settings and well thought out characters that remain likeable throughout the story." Read more

"This is an Easy to read book. It has a, good storyline and believable characters. A Nice vacay reading material." Read more

"...All the character development and details, exquisite...." Read more

"...The audiobook was ok. The narrator was good but I didn't like the characters' voices...." Read more

21 customers mention "Emotional tone"13 positive8 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the emotional tone of the book. Some find the story heartfelt, intense, and full of sadness. They say it captures them from the first page. However, others say that the characters seem psychologically messed up and the book is insufferable.

"...But keep reading! Lots of jaw dropping experiences!" Read more

"...The plot twists were so many and so fast and so absurd and tawdry and so contrary to all the development of the characters to that point that I..." Read more

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Customers find the beginning of the book a little slow.

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DCH
5.0 out of 5 stars Easy and entertaining
Reviewed in the United States on June 29, 2024
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I enjoyed this book. Plenty of twist and turns, beautiful settings and well thought out characters that remain likeable throughout the story.
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Cyndi Shurtleff
4.0 out of 5 stars good solid mystery
Reviewed in the United States on June 27, 2024
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This is an Easy to read book. It has a, good storyline and believable characters. A Nice vacay reading material.
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Miracle G
5.0 out of 5 stars Keeps you reading!
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I was intrigued by this book from the start, but by the time opinion was halfway thru - you had to pry my kindle out of my hands to get me to stop!! This book was a fun, exciting read. Books that feature painfully human characters are so delightful to read, and this one delivers!
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Sleepy Romanista
3.0 out of 5 stars I have never flipped opinions so quickly.
Reviewed in the United States on June 2, 2024
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For the first half of the book, I was completely drawn in by the writing. All the character development and details, exquisite. These days, many authors seem to just throw words in to up the word count and turn it from a short story into a novel. Not here. There is no "had had" with everything in the past in the wrong tense just to eek out a few more words. There are no details tossed in that seem unimportant. Every little side note feels like a real glimpse into the character's personality instead of extraneous detail. The vocabulary and flow are great. I gobbled it all up. The writing is good.

And then ... *BOOM*. I was reading a Spanish soap opera. The plot twists were so many and so fast and so absurd and tawdry and so contrary to all the development of the characters to that point that I suddenly hated all these people I had been drawn into caring about and felt hoodwinked by the author. Even the writing lost its fluidity at that point. All in a few pages, this carefully constructed path to what looked like a believable and intricate story dissolved into a dime store plot of childish vengeance and impossible stupidity on the part of previously brilliant characters.

The true shame of it is not that I didn't care for the book. It's that someone who can write this well would waste it with cheap theatrics instead of seeing what she had written to that point and giving herself credit for where it could go.
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Adrienne
4.0 out of 5 stars Mixed feelings
Reviewed in the United States on June 8, 2024
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I overall liked this book so I decided to give it 4 stars. It probably more like 3 1/2. The story is interesting and kept me reading. It was slow at the beginning and then everything started happening really fast. There were too many twist and it made the story feel impossible. All of the characters, including Millie, seem very psychologically messed up. The story might have been better some of the characters seemed normal. I guess it would be a good Lifetime movie.
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Nancy L. Falco
5.0 out of 5 stars What A Wild Ride!!
Reviewed in the United States on May 20, 2024
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This book was Amazing. The characters were fleshed out and well written, the story told from the opposing viewpoints of the main characters. Every time I thought I knew where the story line was going, a new plot twist popped up. It kept me on the edge of my seat, right up until the last page. It was a very satisfying ending, and the Epilogue tied everything together. I highly recommend this book, and will probably try others by this author.
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Lisa B.
4.0 out of 5 stars Didn't care for any of the characters but was a good story
Reviewed in the United States on May 13, 2024
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I'm sort of torn. It was a good book and kept my interest pretty good but also seemed drug out. I wasn't crazy about any of the characters and Millie acted like a 4 yr old until the very end, her parents also treated her like she was 4. They just all fell flat for me in personality. I gave it 4 stars because it was a good plot and written good.

The audiobook was ok. The narrator was good but I didn't like the characters' voices. I think because it sounded just like the characters would in real life.
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Laurel-Rain Snow
5.0 out of 5 stars THRILLING CAT & MOUSE GAME...
Reviewed in the United States on May 7, 2024
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A novel about the frightening damages of love, family, and obsession by the bestselling author of Open House andA We Were Mothers.

When Georgia rents her country home for the month of August, it’s off to the relaxing Connecticut shore for her; her husband, Tom; and their young daughter. It’s just what they need to ease family tensions and reconnect. All that’s left to do is leave behind their house keys—to a stranger.

For Anna, Georgia and Tom’s house in the cool woodlands is a dream break from the oppressive heat of a New York City summer—and from an increasingly ill-fated relationship with her lover. A month apart and Anna can clear her head and reassess her future. She’s found the perfect place to do it.

As the weeks wear on, Georgia and Anna discover that the pleasures of escape are as difficult to trust in as the comforts of home. And neither one can shake the feeling that something is about to go terribly wrong.

My Thoughts:

When Anna searches for a Vacation Rental for the summer, she discovers more than she had anticipated. And when Georgia gives up her family home for the month of August, she is hoping to invigorate her family life.

But something else begins to happen to each of them as they make these changes. Slowly and unexpectedly, their lives are changed in horrific ways.

A delightful tale that kept me turning the pages. 5 stars.
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K White
5.0 out of 5 stars A nice read
Reviewed in Canada on May 7, 2024
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This was easy to read and follow. Kept my attention - and just a nice book.
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Julie
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent page turner
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 18, 2024
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Great story with a wonderful jaw drop moment. No spoilers here. You have to read it to experience it. I will definitely be picking up Ms Sise's other novels I hope they are as thrilling as this one.
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Terri Churchill
5.0 out of 5 stars Not enough stars
Reviewed in Canada on April 3, 2024
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I LOVED this book! 5 starts only because I couldn't give it more. The plot twists were unpredictable, which was awesome because you couldn't see where the story was going until it hit you. Was very well written, detailed where it needed to be but not too much to spoil the story. My first Katie Sise book, but absolutely will not the the last. I'm excited talking about this book to others, and its on my recommendation/book gift list.
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Tess
4.0 out of 5 stars Good read.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 16, 2024
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My first Katie Sise book, thoroughly enjoyed it. Loved the characters who all had a life of their own. The twists and turns were completely unexpected. Will be looking for more books by Katie.
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Anna
5.0 out of 5 stars brilliant
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 11, 2024
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Lots of twists, and characters you can’t decide if you love or hate. loved this book and couldn’t put it down
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