Kaira discovered the joy of reading and writing at a young age. In third grade, the assignment was to write a letter to a person who you wanted to be when you grew up. She wrote to Robert McCloskey, author of her favorite books, Make Way for Ducklings and Blueberries for Sal. Unfortunately, Mr. McCloskey wrote back that he was an illustrator, but did wish her good luck.
The Housewife (2026) Natalie Barelli "Sharp, stylish, and utterly compulsive, The Housewife is the kind of psychological suspense I love most: a perfect cocktail of voice, velocity, and vertigo-inducing tension. An absolute must-read."
Beach Thriller (2026) Jamie Day "Seductive, sinister, and impossible to put down, Beach Thriller proves that there's nothing more dangerous than returning to the place where your worst secrets were born. Jamie Day turns a postcard-perfect seaside town into a pressure cooker of guilt, buried truths, and quiet menace, where the past watches-and waits. Smart, atmospheric, and deliciously unsettling, this is the kind of beach read that lures you in with sunlight and charm...then tightens its grip long after the last page. Bravo!"
Bless Your Heart (2025) Leigh Dunlap "Dunlap masterfully weaves class tension and maternal instinct into a heart-pounding thriller that grips you from the first page. Detective Shay Claypool crashes through the pristine veneer of Buckhead society, exposing the dark secrets lurking beneath designer handbags and country club memberships. The 'Buckhead Betties' circle their wagons as Shay hunts for a killer among Atlanta's elite, challenging everyone's assumptions about privilege and justice. Brimming with southern charm and lethal ambition, Bless Your Heart delivers a wickedly entertaining reminder that motherhood might unite women across social divides, but murder reveals who they truly are."
You Must Be New Here (2025) Katie Sise "A pulse-pounding psychological thriller that will leave you breathless. In a claustrophobic suburban landscape that feels like a pressure cooker of secrets, Katie Sise masterfully unravels the dark undercurrents of human nature. You Must Be New Here is both deeply unsettling and impossible to put down."
One Night (2023) Georgina Cross "Tense, atmospheric, and chilling, One Night places a grieving family back at the scene of the crime with their daughter's convicted killer. But what really happened to Meg? A locked-room thriller set in a house perched on a cliff along the Oregon Coast, you'll race through the pages to discover every dark secret and shocking twist. I loved it."
We're All Lying (2023) Marie Still "Full of twists and turns, We're All Lying lives up to its title and then some. This debut is a domestic thriller with plenty of surprises, keeping you guessing all the way through to the shocking end. I loved it."
The Family Bones (2023) Elle Marr "Smart, razor sharp, and shocking, The Family Bones will keep you up late with all the lights on. A family of psychopaths trapped by bad weather at an isolated retreat - what could possibly go wrong? With dual story lines racing toward a chilling climax, The Family Bones is a tense, must-read thriller."
The Vicious Circle (2022) Katherine St John "The Vicious Circle is a chilling immersion into a disturbing cult disguised as a wellness center tucked away in a secluded jungle.... A haunting, gripping novel."
The Butcher and the Wren (2022) (Dr. Wren Muller, book 1) Alaina Urquhart "The Butcher and the Wren is perfect for fans of Dexter. Pitting a brutal serial killer against a determined medical examiner, the story is a pulsepounding race against time. And the details the author weaves in due to her unique background as an autopsy tech heighten the realism and the suspense. Fans of Morbid will love the host's debut novel."
All the Dirty Secrets (2022) Aggie Blum Thompson "All the Dirty Secrets will have you racing to the end. This tale was so chillingly real it could have been ripped from the headlines. I loved it!"
Under Her Care (2022) Lucinda Berry "Lucinda Berry's latest, Under Her Care, is her best thriller yet! A dark, riveting read that will keep you up late, racing to the chilling end."
At the Quiet Edge (2022) Victoria Helen Stone "I raced through the pages of At the Quiet Edge. This propulsive story places you inside a world of secrets, and locks you inside. And like our heroine Lily and her son Everett, it's hard to know who to trust. This is taut, heart-pounding suspense."
Everything We Didn't Say (2021) Nicole Baart "The suspense sneaks up on you as you read this beautifully crafted novel, and seeps into your bones like a chilly winter day in Iowa. Nicole Baart’s latest explores memory and loss, as well as the redemptive power of second chances. I loved it."
Litani (2021) Jess Lourey "Writing about real monsters lurking in Minnesota’s small towns is Lourey’s specialty. The sinister, eerie feeling you get while reading this creepy story…well, that’s another unnerving tendency. In Litani, Lourey is at her terrifying best. A heart-pounding story of suspense."
Six Weeks to Live (2021) Catherine McKenzie "Six Weeks to Live is a subtle and unsettling novel about a family with secrets and a mother running out of time. A suspenseful story that will keep you reading past your bedtime."
Lie, Lie Again (2021) Stacy Wise "Wise masterfully captures the tension between appearances and reality, spinning a fast-paced and darkly funny tale of three young women each with her own secrets, each reaching for her dreams. I loved it!"
Absolution (2020) Regina Buttner "Absolution, Regina Buttner’s captivating debut, draws back the curtain of a seemingly perfect marriage to reveal the dark and complex dynamic between a manipulative narcissist and a woman desperate to make amends for her past. The story reveals that when we seek forgiveness, we must also accept it for ourselves."
Cleo McDougal Regrets Nothing (2020) Allison Winn Scotch "A crisp, smart novel about a female politician in the public eye. Raw, real, complex and funny, Cleo is the mom and professional woman in all of us. Cleo won my vote."
The Last Wife (2020) Karen Hamilton "A terrifying and addictive tale of misguided love and laser-focused revenge. I loved it!"
The Last Flight (2020) Julie Clark "The Last Flight sweeps you into a thrilling story of two desperate women who will do anything to escape their lives. Both poignant and addictive, you'll race through the pages to the novel's chilling end. A must read of the summer!"
Stories We Never Told (2020) Sonja Yoerg "Stories We Never Told is Sonja Yoerg at her best—gripping characters, sizzling suspense, brilliantly written. I raced through the pages. Bravo!"
Sister Dear (2020) Hannah Mary McKinnon "Sister Dear is fabulous, with a bombshell twist you won't see coming. I devoured it."
Lori Nelson Spielman "Lori Nelson Spielman's tells stories full of heart with characters you'll love from the first page. The Star-Crossed Sisters of Tuscany is her best yet! Fans of Adriana Trigiani will rejoice in this story of a stunning journey that celebrates family, life and love, in the unparalleled backdrop of Venice, Tuscany and the Amalfi Coast. You'll enjoy every moment of the trip. I loved it. Ciao Bella!"
He Started It (2020) Samantha Downing "A diabolical drive into a dysfunctional family's past. The story is chillingly twisted, perfectly paced. Once I started reading, I couldn't put it down."
All Your Twisted Secrets (2020) Diana Urban "Reminiscent of an Agatha Christie, All Your Twisted Secrets will keep you guessing to the end. A page-turner with characters you will love and hate. Simply, a fabulous mystery!"
Layover (2019) David Bell "In the hands of a master of suspense like Bell, a chance flirtation at an airport leads to a fast-paced novel filled with turbulence. Make sure your belt is fastened and enjoy! Bell is at his best."
Dear Wife (2019) Kimberly Belle "This is Kimberly Belle at her best. The pacing is perfect. A brilliant, terrifying thriller. My heart pounded the entire time I read it."
The Girl He Used to Know (2019) Tracey Garvis-Graves "This wonderful novel deals with life and love on the spectrum with captivating and heart-warming characters who will stay with you long after you’ve finished. Memorable, and remarkable, Tracey Garvis Graves has written another winner."
The Drowning (2019) J P Smith "lex Mason has it all: a lavish lifestyle, a beautiful family, a thriving career. He's built his life around the certainty that no one would discover what really happened twenty years ago at an idyllic summer camp. He's wrong. The Drowning is an edge-of-your-seat read."
I Will Never Leave You (2018) S M Thayer "When a novel starts the way this one does, you just know things are going to get worse. In this fast-paced, chilling novel, S. M. Thayer invokes F. Scott Fitzgerald’s characters from The Great Gatsby as both a nod to the age-old compulsion to choose money over everything, and a cautionary tale to its ruinous powers. I Will Never Leave You is a dark and addictive read."
After Nightfall (2018) A J Banner "After Nightfall is a chilling and fast-paced whodunit with a cast of characters who will keep you guessing who to trust until the very end. Get ready for a twisty, suspenseful read. A. J. Banner has done it again!"
Girls' Night Out (2018) Liz Fenton and Lisa Steinke "A wild ride into a high-powered girls’ trip to Mexico. Suspense at its best. Liz and Lisa have taken their writing partnership to a new level!"
Hidden (2018) Kelli Clare "A propulsive, thrilling read filled with action, romance, and intrigue. Passion and lies make this thriller irresistible. Loved it!"
No Time To Blink (2018) Dina Silver "‘In No Time To Blink, the past and the present are woven together in a gripping tapestry. At the heart of the novel is the love of a mother for her child. But this particular tale, with a mysterious foreign setting, will keep you reading late into the night. Engrossing!"
