Ashley is a struggling actress, who is desperate to get a break. When she meets retired casting director Louisa Lake George, she thinks she finally got her big break. But then Louisa dies and leaves her all of her money.
This was such an intriguing set-up, I didn't know what to expect. I kept wondering what I would do if a stranger died and left me her millions. Louisa had kids, so why did she cut them out of her will? And what was so special about Ashley?
This mystery unspooled quickly, with lots of twists and turns. I can't say I liked any of the characters very much, but they were all so interesting, I couldn't stop reading. Louisa was a trickster, but turns out she's not the only one! And the ending was so shocking I had to read it twice.
I really like this author. You can tell she was a screenwriter because her dialogue is always so sharp and funny.
Thank you NetGalley and Lake Union for the free ARC in exchange for my honest review.

𝘊𝘭𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳, 𝘶𝘯𝘦𝘹𝘱𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘧𝘢𝘯𝘵𝘢𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘤!

I love when a story surprises me and this one did in the best possible way. Once I started it was impossible to put down.
It was twisty, clever, wild, funny, emotional and original, a wild ride that you’ll going to love.

Thank you Suzy Approved Book Tours for this tour invite.

𝗢𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗛𝗲𝗿 𝗗𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗕𝗼𝗱𝘆 by Susan Walter releases November 1, 2022.

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OH MY GOODNESS, this was such a suspenseful and twisty book! I loved everything about this book, the plot, the short chapters, multiple POVs, and the great ending! When going into this book you will definitely not expect the ending. It’s such a fun and quick read!

Definitely read this book! It now available as an Amazon First Read for October 2022 so go grab it up! Thank you Susan Walter’s for the #gifted ARC!

Giving 4.5 stars but rounding up to 5 stars.
Will be posting this on Instagram (thriller_book_sisters) prior to pub date.

Shake & Stir Me Like Bond's Dirty Martini! 😳😯🤯😳🤯

Uhm... pardon Mademoiselle! Just.. just hold my dog... my iced coffee.. my book... oh fluff! Just hold ME! I've been wolly-whooped! I'm gobsmacked! Once again; Walter has hit another novel right out of the park, past Lady Liberty, The Eiffel Tower, & straight for the moon! The absolute delectable thrills, suspenseful uncovering of the plot and don't get me started on these fab characters! Freakin' brilliance!

Mყ 𝐒ყɴ𝐨ρѕιѕ: Ashley is a struggling actress in L.A. She's been at it for nearly several years. But her luck is about to change after a chance encounter with retired casting director, Louisa. Louisa is positive Ashley is perfect for a role she has in mind. And Ashley, well... she's about to enter the role of a lifetime. That is, certainly someone's life. Ashley's luck is definitely about to change... but will it be for the better?

I KNEW it was gonna be good, but I didn't realize how good until I got to that ending and Walter reduced me to gasps and jaw drops. This fab lady can do no wrong with her novels. This gem is worth the wait darlings, I assure you! I don't know if I need to stuff my face with cheesecake, take my dog on a walk, or a cold shower (perhaps all 3!), to deflate after this devious, crazy, suspenseful family drama with one twisted twist of an ending like 3 pretzels intwined. Gah! Sumptuous!

Thank you to NetGalley & Lake Union Publishing for this ARC.
Release Date: November 1, 2022

𝐌𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐭: 5 / 5 Beach Waves! 🌊

I was given an ARC of this book in exchange for my honest review.

I don't like to give spoilers in my reviews. So, I've given as much info as I can while trying not to compromise the thrill of the chase.

I was immediately drawn into "Part 1" of the story wherein Ashley (an aspiring broke actress) loses her dog, Brando, in the yard of Louisa (a rich retired Hollywood casting director). Their meet cute sets up the bigger arc for the book's mystery and exciting plot. Both characters have interesting voices and if you go in blind, you will be left guessing where the story is going and even what type of book this is. As you move through the book, you'll be introduced to the entire ensemble. This book sets you up for a twist, but leaves you guessing right until the end.

I sat down to start the book and zipped through the entire section and the through the second section and so on and so on.

The way the story is woven is interesting and different, richly textured and layered. There are many perspectives but never too many at one time. You're getting several sides to a story, but usually just from two viewpoints. By the time you have all of the voices you know which character is which. So, you don't get lost like with some multiple perspective books--I give up on those ones.