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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.

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#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
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Customers find the characters complex and the plot twists and turns mind-blowing. They also describe the book as a great read with gripping intensity and a satisfying ending. Readers also describe it as an engaging and well-paced read. Opinions are mixed on the pacing, with some finding it great and smooth, while others say it's slow in the beginning.

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1,380 customers mention "Plot"1,247 positive133 negative

Customers find the twists and turns in the plot mind-blowing and satisfying. They also describe the book as a page-turner and a great follow-up to the first book. Readers also mention that it's gripping and able to stand alone.

"I liked that this book was a complete stand-alone read from the first book in the series...." Read more

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

"...It does not disappoint. I really enjoyed this story, it was dark and twisted, and had some reveals I didn't see coming at all." Read more

"...was a hairline more predictable than The Housemaid, I loved the series of events...." Read more

1,271 customers mention "Readability"1,207 positive64 negative

Customers find the book great, engaging, and quick to read. They also say the author's writing is captivating and the narrator does an excellent job.

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

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

"...It does not disappoint. I really enjoyed this story, it was dark and twisted, and had some reveals I didn't see coming at all." Read more

"...The ending was for sure a 5/5 with a twist that was very unexpected. Well done." Read more

173 customers mention "Engagement"165 positive8 negative

Customers find the book engaging, well-paced, and keeps them turning the page. They also say the book introduces relationships, has suspense, and crazy twists.

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

"...Just my opinion, still a great read, extremely engaging." Read more

"Lots of twists and turns. Keeps ya on your toes. Love this series so much! Excited for the next one." Read more

"...The books are super easy to read, yet really hold your attention. Each chapter ends on a mini cliffhanger, making you want to continue reading...." Read more

162 customers mention "Characterization"128 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.

"...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

"...This is an excellent series with a main character that is complicated & seems to find complications in her journeys...." Read more

"...I’m so addicted to Millie! Such a great character. Am I crazy? Love these books and highly recommend" Read more

"...The writing patterns are all too similar and characters remain somewhat two dimensional and not really not much is added.But!..." Read more

78 customers mention "Author"78 positive0 negative

Customers find the author an amazing storyteller. They also say the book is compelling and never expected twists. Readers also mention that the talent is unsurpassed in this genre and the book carries them through the whole book.

"Fantastic book! McFadden is a genius in her compositions of twists and turns. I read the book within two days!" Read more

"...Millie is such a bad ass and insanely intelligent!" Read more

"Great book. Love this author. Keeps you guessing until the very end! I will purchase more of her books." Read more

"...Holy crap! This author is incredible and now three books in I believe all the hype. I kept thinking now way someone has that many good books...." Read more

43 customers mention "Humor"43 positive0 negative

Customers find the book entertaining enough, with a great sense of humor. They also say the writing style is relaxed, unpretentious, and twisted. Overall, they describe the book as nice, clean, and unputdownable.

"...Such a great thriller but not gorry. Sexual without being trashy. I can't wait to read more from this brilliant woman." Read more

"...I find this author's work to be formulaic, but entertaining. The recipe for success." Read more

"...It wasn’t a great piece of literature, but it was entertaining." Read more

"...Lol! Freida has a great sense of humor. This book was extremely readable and enjoyable" Read more

103 customers mention "Pacing"56 positive47 negative

Customers are mixed about the pacing. Some mention that it makes their heart beat fast, and is smooth. Others say that it's slow in the beginning.

"This book moved much faster than the first. While some parts were predictable, the overall twist wasn’t. It had a satisfying ending." Read more

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

"As the second book of the series, it never slowed down. It kept you guessing to the very end . So amazing! A must read!" Read more

"Not as good as The Housemaid. Slow first half." Read more

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Millie gives me so much anxiety but is probably one of the best “housemaids”. This story has multiple layers and twists and turns and the ending was 👌🏾. I love the Millie and Enzo storyline that carries on from the first book. Now if only Millie would chill and stop trusting every single person! Overall, another great read by Freida McFadden!!
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Samantha Bobbitt
5.0 out of 5 stars Suspenseful and great sequel
Reviewed in the United States on June 23, 2024
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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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4.0 out of 5 stars Favorite thriller series!
Reviewed in the United States on June 16, 2024
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⭐⭐⭐⭐ 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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Rebel Lyn
5.0 out of 5 stars WOW
Reviewed in the United States on June 30, 2024
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I am HOOKED on the Housemaid series. I read the first one and was so good, so I had to get the second. I must say that I was equally enthralled. A wonderful follow up from the first one. It does not disappoint. I really enjoyed this story, it was dark and twisted, and had some reveals I didn't see coming at all.
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Elizabeth
5.0 out of 5 stars Another expect the unexpected
Reviewed in the United States on June 25, 2024
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While this storyline was a hairline more predictable than The Housemaid, I loved the series of events. Freida does it again with the intermingling of characters and uses them to further the plot. I did love the consistency of bringing Enzo back. The ending was for sure a 5/5 with a twist that was very unexpected. Well done.
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Gusty
4.0 out of 5 stars Twisty! Keeps you guessing!
Reviewed in the United States on June 12, 2024
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I really enjoyed this story, it was dark and twisted, and had some reveals I didn't see coming at all. The only disappointment I had was due to Millie being so trusting and a little gullible. She is such a smart and vivacious character to read about, so it felt just slightly out of the norm based on her previous experiences. Just my opinion, still a great read, extremely engaging.
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Audrey
5.0 out of 5 stars great book keeps you wanting more
Reviewed in the United States on July 1, 2024
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Finished this book in two days, very thrilling and suspenseful. Can’t wait to read the next one. Great book series!
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Kellie Swanson
5.0 out of 5 stars Great read!
Reviewed in the United States on June 30, 2024
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Lots of twists and turns. Keeps ya on your toes. Love this series so much! Excited for the next one.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Twists & Turns
Reviewed in the United States on July 3, 2024
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Good read. Keeps you guessing with many twists & turns. I look forward to the next book to see what happens next.
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Holly
5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome book
Reviewed in Canada on June 30, 2024
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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!
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MLABotelho
5.0 out of 5 stars Muito bom.
Reviewed in Brazil on March 14, 2024
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A estória é muito diferente de tudo que tenho lido. Os personagens são consistentes, a trama se desenvolve de forma muito interessante. Gostei muito,
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Biljana
5.0 out of 5 stars Book one MUST to read
Reviewed in Germany on July 1, 2024
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This book is to read in one goal! I could not let it till it was done!
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Charlotte Eshborn
5.0 out of 5 stars amazing!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 28, 2024
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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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Sayan
5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant from Freida!
Reviewed in India on May 1, 2024
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Wow, I'm glad I read this book. It's super easy to read, intriguing, full of suspense right from the word go and is really unputdownable. The twist in the end is amazing. A righteous ending.

I think it's better than Housemaid #1. Best I have read from Freida so far. A must read!
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