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The Heiress by Rachel Hawkins
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it was amazing

Last night I dreamed of Manderly . . . oops, I mean Ashby House.

The Heiress is an intriguing domestic thriller. It is told in alternating chapters by Camden, the unwilling heir to the McTavish family fortune; by Jules, Camden's loving wife of ten years; and through letters that Ruby, Camden's adoptive mother, had written to someone before she died in 2013. Ruby was infamous for being kidnapped as a child and then found a year later and also for being widowed four times under suspicious circumstances.

While Ruby's father left all the money to her, he gave his other daughter, Nelle, a life estate in Ashby House, the family's imposing home in North Carolina. After Ruby's death when Camden was only 19, he left Ashby House and moved to California. Nelle, her son, and two grandchildren remained there. Nell's family had always despised Ruby, especially when she adopted Camden to keep them from inheriting anything further.

Camden and Jules met in California and quickly fell in love. They lived a simple life in a rented house in Colorado. That was until it became obvious that Camden needed to return to Ashby House to handle some maintenance issues. Once Camden reenters the gates, he is sucked back into the menacing world of Ashby House.

This is a story of wealth, greed, murder, hidden truths, and many lies. I really enjoyed it.
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November 9, 2023 – Started Reading
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November 12, 2023 – Finished Reading

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message 1: by Jayme (new) - rated it 3 stars
Nov 12, 2023 01:25PM

Jayme And, I enjoyed your review!! 💞


message 2: by Kerrin (new) - rated it 5 stars
Nov 12, 2023 01:43PM

Kerrin Jayme wrote: "And, I enjoyed your review!! 💞"

Thanks, Jayme!


message 3: by Canadian Jen (new) - added it
Nov 12, 2023 02:18PM

Canadian Jen And it’s on my radar! Nice review, Kerrin


message 4: by Kerrin (new) - rated it 5 stars
Nov 12, 2023 02:40PM

Kerrin Thanks, Jen!


message 5: by Meredith (Trying to catch up!) (new) - rated it 4 stars
Nov 12, 2023 02:44PM

Meredith (Trying to catch up!) Fabublous review, Kerrin! So glad you enjoyed this too!


message 6: by Suzy (new) - rated it 5 stars
Nov 12, 2023 02:50PM

Suzy Excellent review Kerrin! I loved this one too!


message 7: by theliterateleprechaun (new) - rated it 5 stars
Nov 12, 2023 02:51PM

theliterateleprechaun I have this one on my pile to read! Glad to know it's a good one.


message 8: by Catherine (new)
Nov 12, 2023 04:29PM

Catherine (alternativelytitledbooks) - so very behind! I had such a middle of the road experience with her last two books that I was hesitant to read this one....but now the FOMO is getting to me! Terrific review, Kerrin!


message 9: by Margaret M - (too far behind to catch up (new)
Nov 13, 2023 12:16AM

Margaret M - (too far behind to catch up although trying to spend more time on GR) I have a little longer to wait for this but can’t wait. Glad you enjoyed too. Wonderful review Kerrin 💖


message 10: by Kerrin (new) - rated it 5 stars
Nov 13, 2023 06:24AM

Kerrin Meredith (Trying to catch up!) wrote: "Fabublous review, Kerrin! So glad you enjoyed this too!"

Thanks, Meredith!


message 11: by Kerrin (new) - rated it 5 stars
Nov 13, 2023 06:24AM

Kerrin Suzy wrote: "Excellent review Kerrin! I loved this one too!"

Thanks, Suzy!


message 12: by Kerrin (new) - rated it 5 stars
Nov 13, 2023 06:24AM

Kerrin theliterateleprechaun wrote: "I have this one on my pile to read! Glad to know it's a good one."

I hope you enjoy it, too!


message 13: by Kerrin (new) - rated it 5 stars
Nov 13, 2023 06:25AM

Kerrin Catherine wrote: "I had such a middle of the road experience with her last two books that I was hesitant to read this one....but now the FOMO is getting to me! Terrific review, Kerrin!"

Thanks, Catherine!


message 14: by Kerrin (new) - rated it 5 stars
Nov 13, 2023 06:27AM

Kerrin Margaret M - (Working Away - wrote: "I have a little longer to wait for this but can’t wait. Glad you enjoyed too. Wonderful review Kerrin 💖"

Thanks, Margaret!


message 15: by Brandice (new) - rated it 4 stars
Nov 13, 2023 06:28AM

Brandice Great review Kerrin, this is on my to read list! :)


message 16: by Kerrin (new) - rated it 5 stars
Nov 13, 2023 07:14AM

Kerrin Brandice wrote: "Great review Kerrin, this is on my to read list! :)"

Thanks, Brandice!


message 17: by Annette (new)
Nov 13, 2023 08:07AM

Annette Great review Kerrin. Glad that this thriller was such a good read for you :)


message 18: by Kerrin (new) - rated it 5 stars
Nov 13, 2023 08:08AM

Kerrin Annette wrote: "Great review Kerrin. Glad that this thriller was such a good read for you :)"

Thank you, Annette!


message 19: by Melissa (new) - added it
Nov 13, 2023 08:23AM

Melissa ~ Bantering Books Terrific review, Kerrin! I love Rachel Hawkins and am exited to get to my ARC. :)


message 20: by Kerrin (new) - rated it 5 stars
Nov 13, 2023 08:24AM

Kerrin Melissa wrote: "Terrific review, Kerrin! I love Rachel Hawkins and am exited to get to my ARC. :)"

Thanks, Melissa. I hope you enjoy it!


message 21: by Kay (new)
Nov 13, 2023 03:37PM

Kay Glad you really enjoyed it Kerrin, great review!💓


message 22: by Kerrin (new) - rated it 5 stars
Nov 13, 2023 07:41PM

Kerrin Kay wrote: "Glad you really enjoyed it Kerrin, great review!💓"

Thanks, Kay!


message 23: by Gillian (new)
Nov 13, 2023 07:58PM

Gillian Excellent review Kerrin! ❤️


message 24: by Kerrin (new) - rated it 5 stars
Nov 13, 2023 08:14PM

Kerrin Gillian wrote: "Excellent review Kerrin! ❤️"

Thanks, Gillian!


message 25: by Kerrin (new) - rated it 5 stars
Nov 16, 2023 06:11AM

Kerrin Carol wrote: "Omg yay!! I am so happy you loved this one too 💓💓!!!!! Fabulous review, Kerrin!!🫶"

Thanks, Carol!


message 26: by Maureen (new) - added it
Nov 16, 2023 06:53AM

Maureen Excellent review Kerrin. I am glad you enjoyed it.


message 27: by Kerrin (new) - rated it 5 stars
Nov 16, 2023 07:34AM

Kerrin Maureen wrote: "Excellent review Kerrin. I am glad you enjoyed it."

Thank, Maureen!


message 28: by MarilynW (new) - rated it 4 stars
Nov 16, 2023 02:04PM

MarilynW Glad you enjoyed it, Kerrin, I have it coming up!


message 29: by Kerrin (new) - rated it 5 stars
Nov 16, 2023 02:54PM

Kerrin MarilynW wrote: "Glad you enjoyed it, Kerrin, I have it coming up!"

Thanks, Marilyn! I hope you enjoy it.


message 30: by Jaidee (new) - added it
Nov 19, 2023 07:49AM

Jaidee Exciting little review...you make me look forward to this one !


message 31: by Kerrin (new) - rated it 5 stars
Nov 19, 2023 11:11AM

Kerrin Jaidee wrote: "Exciting little review...you make me look forward to this one !"

Thanks, Jaidee!


message 32: by Fran (new)
Nov 19, 2023 11:22AM

Fran Loved your review, Kerrin!💖


message 33: by Kerrin (new) - rated it 5 stars
Nov 19, 2023 11:23AM

Kerrin Fran wrote: "Loved your review, Kerrin!💖"

Thanks, Fran!


message 34: by Kat (new) - rated it 5 stars
Dec 02, 2023 03:45PM

Kat Fabulous review, Kerrin!


message 35: by Kerrin (new) - rated it 5 stars
Dec 02, 2023 06:17PM

Kerrin Thanks, Kat!


message 36: by Tara (I’m back and trying to get caught up!!!) (new) - rated it 4 stars
Jan 15, 2024 07:03AM

Tara (I’m back and trying to get caught up!!!) Glad you loved it!! Great review, Kerrin! :-)


message 37: by Holly (new) - rated it 5 stars
Jan 15, 2024 07:12AM

Holly B (slower pace!) Love your review Kerrin! 🤩


message 38: by Kerrin (new) - rated it 5 stars
Jan 15, 2024 07:20AM

Kerrin Tara (On Semi- Hiatus) Released from hospital - recovering at home finally!! 🙌 wrote: "Glad you loved it!! Great review, Kerrin! :-)"

Thanks, Tara!


message 39: by Kerrin (new) - rated it 5 stars
Jan 15, 2024 07:20AM

Kerrin Holly wrote: "Love your review Kerrin! 🤩"

Thanks, Holly!


message 40: by NILTON (new) - rated it 3 stars
Jan 15, 2024 08:07AM

NILTON TEIXEIRA Great review, Kerrin.
I’m glad you enjoyed it so much.


message 41: by Kerrin (new) - rated it 5 stars
Jan 15, 2024 10:58AM

Kerrin NILTON wrote: "Great review, Kerrin.
I’m glad you enjoyed it so much."

Thanks, Nilton!


message 42: by Donne (new)
Jan 17, 2024 08:51AM

Donne Last night I dreamed of Manderly . . . oops, I mean Ashby House.

So, does that mean it has a similar creepy, gothic feel and tone to the story that Rebecca had? Loved Rebecca!!!


message 43: by Kerrin (new) - rated it 5 stars
Jan 17, 2024 09:17AM

Kerrin Donne wrote: "Last night I dreamed of Manderly . . . oops, I mean Ashby House.

So, does that mean it has a similar creepy, gothic feel and tone to the story that Rebecca had? Loved Rebecca!!!"

The house is a bit creepy and gothic, but nothing will ever compare to the greatness of Manderly.


message 44: by Maureen (new)
Jan 17, 2024 09:35AM

Maureen Excellent review Kerrin.


message 45: by Kerrin (new) - rated it 5 stars
Jan 17, 2024 10:00AM

Kerrin Maureen wrote: "Excellent review Kerrin."

Thanks, Maureen!


message 46: by Amina (new)
Jan 17, 2024 11:21AM

Amina Great review, Kerrin! It sounds like a good one!


message 47: by Kerrin (new) - rated it 5 stars
Jan 17, 2024 02:30PM

Kerrin Amina wrote: "Great review, Kerrin! It sounds like a good one!"

Thanks, Amina!


message 48: by Donne (new)
Jan 17, 2024 05:39PM

Donne Kerrin wrote: "Donne wrote: "Last night I dreamed of Manderly . . . oops, I mean Ashby House.

So, does that mean it has a similar creepy, gothic feel and tone to the story that Rebecca had? Loved Rebecca!!!"

Th..."

Lol, I second that!!!


message 49: by Rachel (new)
Jan 23, 2024 12:47PM

Rachel Polansky Excellent review! Adding to my tbr list!


message 50: by Kerrin (new) - rated it 5 stars
Jan 23, 2024 12:50PM

Kerrin Rachel wrote: "Excellent review! Adding to my tbr list!"

Thanks, Rachel!


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