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The Housemaid's Secret: A totally gripping psychological thriller with a shocking twist Kindle Edition

by Freida McFadden (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 152,973 ratings
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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 bestsellerThe 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.

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“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, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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Bestselling author Freida McFadden is a practicing physician specializing in brain injury who has penned multiple Kindle bestselling psychological thrillers and medical humor novels. She 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. --This text refers to the paperback edition.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0BGXYL3BZ
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Bookouture (February 20, 2023)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ February 20, 2023
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2386 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
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  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 316 pages
  • Page numbers source ISBN ‏ : ‎ 1837901325
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#1 New York Times, Amazon Charts, USA Today, Wall Street Journal, 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.

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5 superior stars!!This is the 2nd book in the “Housemaid” series and I believe you can read as a stand alone. But I think you should read book one, definitely worth the read.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. Ok I was sooo wrong.This books refers a little to book one but really is a whole different book. I am so happy she wrote it exactly the way she did. In fact, the minute I pick this book up LAST night I wasn’t able to put it back down. Read in one sitting with not one break. It was mind bending, so freaking good.If you loved Millie in the first book you are gonna love her even more here. I seemed to relate to her more with this book and want to be her friend. I won’t ruin the story but I feel like this book was Millie’s way of finding her own way. And then we get some Enzo in here too and I loved him in book one so that was exciting. We were introduced to Brock and to be honest I liked him until I didn’t. That’s all you need to know.This book shows there are some really twisted people in the world but don’t worry karma is a witch. This is a definite MUST read. This is non-stop goodness.
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Melissa Joseph (Book Addicts Reviews)
5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing read!!
Reviewed in the United States on March 22, 2024
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5 superior stars!!

This is the 2nd book in the “Housemaid” series and I believe you can read as a stand alone. But I think you should read book one, definitely worth the read.

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. Ok I was sooo wrong.

This books refers a little to book one but really is a whole different book. I am so happy she wrote it exactly the way she did. In fact, the minute I pick this book up LAST night I wasn’t able to put it back down. Read in one sitting with not one break. It was mind bending, so freaking good.

If you loved Millie in the first book you are gonna love her even more here. I seemed to relate to her more with this book and want to be her friend. I won’t ruin the story but I feel like this book was Millie’s way of finding her own way. And then we get some Enzo in here too and I loved him in book one so that was exciting. We were introduced to Brock and to be honest I liked him until I didn’t. That’s all you need to know.

This book shows there are some really twisted people in the world but don’t worry karma is a witch. This is a definite MUST read. This is non-stop goodness.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing read!!
Reviewed in the United States on March 22, 2024
5 superior stars!!

This is the 2nd book in the “Housemaid” series and I believe you can read as a stand alone. But I think you should read book one, definitely worth the read.

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. Ok I was sooo wrong.

This books refers a little to book one but really is a whole different book. I am so happy she wrote it exactly the way she did. In fact, the minute I pick this book up LAST night I wasn’t able to put it back down. Read in one sitting with not one break. It was mind bending, so freaking good.

If you loved Millie in the first book you are gonna love her even more here. I seemed to relate to her more with this book and want to be her friend. I won’t ruin the story but I feel like this book was Millie’s way of finding her own way. And then we get some Enzo in here too and I loved him in book one so that was exciting. We were introduced to Brock and to be honest I liked him until I didn’t. That’s all you need to know.

This book shows there are some really twisted people in the world but don’t worry karma is a witch. This is a definite MUST read. This is non-stop goodness.
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4.0 out of 5 stars 2nd in series good read
Reviewed in the United States on May 7, 2024
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I really enjoyed the story and finding out more about Millie and Enzo. The development of these characters and this story was good. I got caught up in Millie being the best person to help those in domestic abuse situations but this story took a turn and then a huge twist which was unexpected. It made it a quick read because what the heck is happening next. I would recommend this series.
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Megan
5.0 out of 5 stars could not put this one down!!
Reviewed in the United States on April 28, 2024
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love love love!! i just finished the housemaid (the first book) and found out that there was a second book and immediately ordered it! this one is just as good as the first. such an easy read, and so many twists and turns! loved the shocker at the end, my jaw was on the floor! can’t wait for the third book to come out in 2 months!! everyone needs to read this book and the series!!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Incredibly amazing compelling book!!!!!
Reviewed in the United States on April 14, 2024
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The Housmaides Secret and The Housemaid are Not put-downalble! I could not wait to turn the page. I couldn't read fast enough. this book kept me up at night unable to put it down. as usual Freida McFadden wrote an amazing, compelling , book with never expected twists till the last paragraph. my very favorite Author. I hope she keeps writing and writing these Fantastic books. do NOT miss this!
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Mike 27
4.0 out of 5 stars Four and a half stars!!!
Reviewed in the United States on March 13, 2024
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OK, I am not a drug addict but "The Housemaid's " two books that I have read are what I imagine crack cocaine to be, addictive but FUN. The stories grab you pretty quickly, keep you turning the page and ignoring the time. Then you find yourself engrossed and instead of wasting time wondering what direction the story will take, you keep on reading until THE TWIST. Both books have a TWIST. Capitalized because only a much more experienced reader of this genre than me could even come close to predicting it. Both books are FUN, fast paced, and definitely worth the small amount time it takes to read them. And now I am forced to patiently wait until the third book comes out this spring to see what Millie does next...
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Julia
5.0 out of 5 stars couldn’t put it down
Reviewed in the United States on May 3, 2024
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This book had amazing twists, such a great read!! I didn’t think the second one could be better than the first.
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Meghan Giurdanella
5.0 out of 5 stars AMAZING, yet again
Reviewed in the United States on April 23, 2024
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Freida never disappoints but this series has made it to the top of my list of favorites from her. The Housemaids Secret was interesting. It’s a page turner and kept me intrigued to find out what would happen next. I loved the story line and the clever twists and turns. This was a great read
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Mattie
4.0 out of 5 stars fun sequel
Reviewed in the United States on May 3, 2024
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This was a pretty good sequel to the 1st book. I really enjoyed seeing Millie again and seeing how she’s been doing since being with the Winchesters a couple years back. It’s was fun reading all the twists and turns Freida puts in her stories so I’ll definitely be back the read the next book!
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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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5.0 out of 5 stars Great little page-turner
Reviewed in Canada on March 3, 2024
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If you're looking for a fun, light read that keeps you guessing, you'll love this. I've read both of them in the series and waiting for the third to come out later this spring.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great book
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 2, 2024
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Amazing story, a very good bestseller with a lot of plot twists and very easy and quick to read. If you want mastery and crime this is your book.
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Great book
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Reviewed in India on March 31, 2024
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Totally Gripping. The story plays in mind like a fast paced mystery Movie !! Simple language with complete focus on character building - all Characters look very real and totally believable !!
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