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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....

An unbelievably twisty read that will have you glued to the pages late into the night. Anyone who loves The Woman in the Window, The Wife Between Us and The Girl on the Train will be completely hooked!


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The Housemaid’s Secret
The Housemaid’s Secret

The explosive sequel to the internationally bestselling thriller The Housemaid by Freida McFadden, The Housemaid's Secret is an unbelievably twisty read about the secrets kept at the dark heart of a family.

The Housemaid’s Secret

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About the Author

#1 Amazon bestselling author Freida McFadden is a practicing physician specializing in brain injury who has penned multiple Kindle bestselling psychological thrillers and medical humor novels.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Mobius (July 11, 2023)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 352 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0349132615
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0349132617
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 11.8 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.25 x 0.8 x 8.25 inches
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#1 New York Times, Amazon Charts, USA Today, Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, Sunday Times, and Publisher's Weekly bestselling author Freida McFadden is a practicing physician specializing in brain injury who has penned multiple bestselling psychological thrillers and medical humor novels. Freida’s work has been selected as one of Amazon Editors’ best books of the year, she is the winner of the International Thriller Writers Award for best paperback, and she is a Goodreads Choice Award winner. Her novels have been translated into 40 languages.

​ Freida lives with her family and black cat in a centuries-old three-story home overlooking the ocean, with staircases that creak and moan with each step, and nobody could hear you if you scream. Unless you scream really loudly, maybe.

To hear Freida talk about herself more in the third person, check out her website freidamcfadden.

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4.4 out of 5 stars
4.4 out of 5
172,784 global ratings

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Customers find the plot unexpected and complete stand-alone read. They also appreciate the well-developed characters and the captivating writing style. Readers describe the book as fast-paced and smooth.

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1,441 customers mention "Plot"1,307 positive134 negative

Customers find the plot unexpected and twist after twist. They also say it's a page turner and a complete stand-alone read.

"...It’s fast, interesting, and has some wild turns! There is a love interest for those who prefer to have one, and some small character development...." Read more

"...✴️ What I liked:~ I absolutely love the unexpected twists and ending!~ Broccoli 🥦 🤣..." Read more

"...It is a whole new story with new twists and turns...." Read more

"...The characters are all well developed and lots of fun, and some are depraved. Lots of twists and turns which really kept my interest...." Read more

471 customers mention "Readability"411 positive60 negative

Customers find the book easy to read, engaging, and hard to put down. They also say the narrator does an excellent job and the series keeps them on their toes.

"⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great, would recommend🎧 Audiobook: The narrator does an excellent job!..." Read more

"...Witty and well written...." Read more

"...It was great fun. The characters are all well developed and lots of fun, and some are depraved...." Read more

"...It was a quick read and kept my attention." Read more

219 customers mention "Pacing"167 positive52 negative

Customers find the pacing of the book good, fast, and smooth. They also say the gripping story keeps them coming back for more.

"...It’s fast, interesting, and has some wild turns! There is a love interest for those who prefer to have one, and some small character development...." Read more

"...It was a quick read and kept my attention." Read more

"...Both books were a quick read, and that makes it nice." Read more

"...✴️ What didn't work for me:~ The beginning was a bit slow.✴️ Final thoughts:Freida does it again!..." Read more

165 customers mention "Characterization"131 positive34 negative

Customers find the characters in the book complicated but interesting. They also say the character Millie is a bad ass and they love Enzo.

"...is a love interest for those who prefer to have one, and some small character development. I haven’t read the third book yet but I will be soon...." Read more

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"...Millie is a believable character that just tries to help damsels in distress even if she is too trusting. It was a quick read and kept my attention." Read more

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SPOILER review! TW: Almost Sa, Eating Disorder, Fat Phobic Remarks
3 out of 5 stars
SPOILER review! TW: Almost Sa, Eating Disorder, Fat Phobic Remarks
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.
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Reviewed in the United States on July 12, 2024
I’ve been in a reading slump for some time now and decided to pick up the housemaid. I read it in two days and immediately ordered the second one and it was just as addicting as the first! I couldn’t put it down. If you’re someone who likes playing detective and predicting plot twists, you will love this series. It’s fast, interesting, and has some wild turns! There is a love interest for those who prefer to have one, and some small character development. I haven’t read the third book yet but I will be soon. I’d like to see if Millie develops more as a character. These books are like crack!
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Reviewed in the United States on June 16, 2024
⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great, would recommend

🎧 Audiobook: The narrator does an excellent job!

The Housemaid's Secret continues the saga of Millie. She has a new employer now, Douglas & Wendy Garrick, who hire Millie to clean their penthouse suite.

✴️ What I liked:

~ I absolutely love the unexpected twists and ending!

~ Broccoli 🥦 🤣

✴️ What didn't work for me:

~ The beginning was a bit slow.

✴️ Final thoughts:

Freida does it again! The Housemaid series is my absolute favorite and I have already started reading the finale, The Housemaid is Watching!
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Reviewed in the United States on July 5, 2024
I loved the first book, The Housemaid, and was eager to read more. This book did not disappoint. It is NOT just another retelling of the first book with different clients. It is a whole new story with new twists and turns. When you finally find out one of the major plot twists, you still have another few chapters left to see how it will resolve, and it doesn't go the way you'd think. (I will not spoil the twists for you.)
Witty and well written. This is only my second book by Freida McFadden, but I am now a fan, and have added more of her books to my Kindle to read. I'm grateful that she doesn't describe intimate situations in graphic detail (at least in her Housemaid series so far). She only alludes to it in most cases and leaves the details to the imagination. She isn't relying on the "spice" to sell the book, the story does that for her.
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Reviewed in the United States on July 10, 2024
I really enjoyed The Housemaid’s Secret! It was great fun. The characters are all well developed and lots of fun, and some are depraved. Lots of twists and turns which really kept my interest. I had a difficult time putting it down. The suspense was intense at times while followed by some fun humor which popped up regularly. It ended with a delightful twist and a fun HEA! I heartily recommend it.
Reviewed in the United States on July 6, 2024
Great story, but a little slow to get through in the middle. Not very exciting til the last 40 or 50 pages. Still going to read the last book!!
Reviewed in the United States on July 7, 2024
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.
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3.0 out of 5 stars SPOILER review! TW: Almost Sa, Eating Disorder, Fat Phobic Remarks
Reviewed in the United States on July 7, 2024
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.
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Reviewed in the United States on June 23, 2024
I liked that this book was a complete stand-alone read from the first book in the series. Millie is a believable character that just tries to help damsels in distress even if she is too trusting. It was a quick read and kept my attention.
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Reviewed in the United States on July 10, 2024
There are 3 books and all of them keep you guessing and surprise you at the end. The first is the Housemaid, this one is the 2nd, and the 3rd is the Housemaid is watching. Easy reads easily done in 2 days, even 1 if you have the time. You will love the way she writes

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Holly
5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome book
Reviewed in Canada on June 30, 2024
Amazing second addition to 'The Housemaid' series. I loved the plot twists, story building, and suspense. Great job Freida!! Can't wait to read the 3rd!
MLABotelho
5.0 out of 5 stars Muito bom.
Reviewed in Brazil on March 14, 2024
A estória é muito diferente de tudo que tenho lido. Os personagens são consistentes, a trama se desenvolve de forma muito interessante. Gostei muito,
Davide
5.0 out of 5 stars Stupendo
Reviewed in Italy on July 4, 2024
Bellissimo libro, non vedi l'ora di leggerlo. Svritto veramente bene
Biljana
5.0 out of 5 stars Book one MUST to read
Reviewed in Germany on July 1, 2024
This book is to read in one goal! I could not let it till it was done!
Charlotte Eshborn
5.0 out of 5 stars amazing!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 28, 2024
Absolute page turner. Had many late nights from this book thinking just one more page! Brilliantly written and so engaging. There are so many twists and usually I can see them coming but there were a lot I was genuinely shocked by!
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