Genre Fiction

“The Surrogate Mother” follows the story of Abby, who agrees to be a surrogate for Monica and Sam, a couple desperate to have a child. What starts as a seemingly straightforward arrangement quickly spirals into a complex web of secrets, lies, and betrayal. Abby finds herself in increasingly dangerous situations as she uncovers shocking truths about Monica’s intentions and Sam’s past.

In “The Wife Upstairs” by Freida McFadden, Victoria Barnett’s seemingly perfect life shatters after a tragic accident leaves her unable to communicate or care for herself. Sylvia Robinson is hired to assist in Victoria’s care but soon discovers that Victoria’s condition may not be as it seems. As secrets unravel, a chilling tale of deception and betrayal unfolds.

Do Not Disturb is a Hitchcock-style psychological thriller that will keep you tearing through the pages until you reach the shocking conclusion! To avoid spending her life in prison, Quinn makes a run for it. She leaves behind her home, her job, and her family. She grabs her passport and heads for the northern border before the police can discover what she’s done.

With The Perfect Son, bestselling author Freida McFadden delivers a twisted, thought-provoking crime thriller about a family’s loyalty pushed to the limits.

“Layla,” is a masterpiece that effortlessly combines love, loss, suspense, and psychological intrigue. When Leeds meets Layla, he’s convinced he’ll spend the rest of his life with her—until an unexpected attack leaves Layla fighting for her life.

“Ugly Love” by Colleen Hoover is a contemporary romance novel that delves into themes of love, loss, healing, and forgiveness. The story follows the tumultuous relationship between Tate Collins and Miles Archer, two individuals with complex pasts and emotional scars.

“Regretting You” weaves together the narratives of a mother, Morgan, and her daughter, Clara, as they navigate the devastating aftermath of a tragedy that shakes their family to its core. The novel explores themes of love, betrayal, coming of age, and the complexities of familial bonds.

Reminders of Him by Colleen Hoover, a tearjerker romance about a young woman who has been released from prison after a tragic accident and is fighting for custody of her daughter.

See below for a recap of all the books (in order) in The Housemaid Series by Freida McFadden, a mystery-thriller book series consisting of three titles — The Housemaid (2022), The Housemaid’s Secret (2023) and The Housemaid is Watching (2024). The books in this series function as standalone books, but it’s generally recommended to read them in order for context and to prevent spoiling the ends of the prior books. Freida McFadden has stated the third book will be the final book of the series.

The Housemaid Is Watching. An absolutely gripping psychological thriller packed with twists. “You must be our new neighbors!” Mrs. Lowell gushes and waves across the picket fence. I clutch my daughter’s hand and smile back: but the second Mrs. Lowell sees my husband a strange expression crosses her face. In that moment I make a promise. We finally have a family home. My past is far, far behind us. And I’ll do anything to keep it that way…