About the Book
Synopsis from Goodreads:
A couple’s gender reveal party turns deadly and everyone is a suspect in this gripping thriller from the New York Times bestselling author of The Overnight Guest.
Is it a boy or a girl? They would die to know…
Madeline and Wes Drake have invited two hundred of their closest friends and family to their sprawling horse ranch for the most anticipated event of the year: a “pistols and pearls” gender reveal party so sensational it is sure to make headlines. But the party descends into chaos when the celebratory explosive misfires, leaving one woman dead and a trail of secrets.
As the aftershocks of the bloody party ripple across the small town, Agent Jamie Saldano is brought on the scene to investigate. Battling his own demons from the past, Saldano unearths a web of deceit spun around the Drakes. The appearance of some unexpected houseguests only deepens the mystery. And as tensions mount, it becomes clear that the explosion wasn’t just an unlucky accident. But who was the target, and why? As the shadow of a killer looms, the happy parents-to-be must unravel the truth before it’s too late.
My Review
A gender reveal party that goes wrong? Yes, it really does - very wrong! When explosives go off, everyone runs to save themselves. One woman doesn’t make it and loses her life. An investigation begins. Was this an accident or intentional?
Madeline Drake can’t believe her innocent gender reveal party has turned into a nightmare. One woman is dead and so many people are hiding secrets. She doesn’t even know if she can believe in her own husband. As the investigation continues, more and more people are suspects.
I never read this author before, but she's been on my list to try. This book sounded exciting and it did not disappoint. I did figure out one thing in advance but mostly I learned each secret along the way. There were so many secrets revealed and they kept me at the edge-of-my-seat. I couldn’t put this one down until the last page was turned.
This author has a brand-new new fan in me. I’m off to check on her backlist. This story had everything and kept my interest until the very end. This includes several sleepless nights as I couldn’t stop reading. I can’t wait to read more by this author.
For reading challenges:
NetGalley & Edelweiss Reading Challenge 2025
FTC Disclosure: I voluntarily reviewed a free Advance Reader Copy of this book from NetGalley and the publisher. I was not required to write a positive review. All opinions expressed are my own.
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