About the Book
Synopsis from Goodreads:
A high-powered Wall Street career, a beautiful family in a quiet suburban neighborhood—she seems to have everything. Which means she has everything to lose.
Meredith Hansel should be having the best week of her life. After establishing herself as a portfolio manager at a prestigious Wall Street firm, she’s in the national spotlight for the innovative funds she created. But as Meredith prepares to celebrate, the plates she’s kept spinning for years begin to Her strained marriage reaches a breaking point. Her conscientious teenage daughter acts out under mysterious pressures. Someone vandalizes her home with disturbing graffiti. And Betsey, her most trusted ally at the financial firm, goes rogue, and Meredith is forced to sign a restraining order against her.
Then her worlds collide when she receives a thumb drive and a cryptic note from Betsey threatening to reveal a secret that could have devastating effects on Meredith’s family . . . unless she can figure out what Betsey wants and deliver it in time.
As Meredith begins to dig into the data, however, she begins to suspect that it’s no coincidence her life is crumbling. That maybe what’s happening to her family is connected to what’s boiling beneath the surface at her investment company. Soon Meredith realizes there’s only one way to avoid taking the fall, and it all hinges on Betsey’s true motives. Was she really threatening Meredith or trying to warn her?
Great for fans of Colleen Coble, Laura Dave, Dani Pettrey, and Lisa Scottoline Clean, high-stakes women’s domestic suspense with workplace secrets and family drama A stand-alone Wall Street thriller Includes discussion questions for book clubs
My Review
Meredith Hansel has it all - two beautiful children, a loving husband and a successful career on Wall Street. Suddenly it all falls apart when one of her closest associates starts threatening her and her family. She is forced to get a restraining order.
The threats continue, leaving Meredith desperate to figure out why this is happening. To add to her troubles, her marriage is failing, her teenage daughter is having problems in school, and her house is vandalized.
Meredith is determined to figure out why her life is being turned upside down. She won’t let anyone destroy her family or her career.
This is a corporate thriller set to the backdrop of the financial world of Wall Street. At first I was a bit confused about the intricacies of the financial world. I’ve never been involved in it and have no real knowledge of it, but the author did explain things very well and goes deep into the workings behind Wall Street.
Each character is well-developed and felt realistic. My heart went out to Meredith as she faced betrayal from all sides - both work and at home. She is a strong character, though, and doesn’t back down. Meredith, as well as the reader, didn’t know who could be trusted. It felt as if everyone was involved in some aspect of the drama.
I do love suspense and mystery, and this is a good one. I was hanging on each word. I didn’t want to miss a thing. I’ll definitely be looking for more books by this author.
For reading challenges:
Literary Escapes Reading Challenge 2026 (New York)
Cloak & Dagger Reading Challenge 2026
NetGalley & Edelweiss Reading Challenge 2026
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.
This one sounds very complex. It might be nice to peek behind the scenes of the investment world, too.
ReplyDeleteThis sounds good and I love a good suspense!
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