Meet the Parents: A totally gripping and twisty psychological thriller

"We're so excited to have you here in our home." My boyfriend's mother smiles at me a little too wide. His father's eyes are hard at the edges. It's like they're hiding something. But of course, I already know that...


The mother: Stay-at-home mother Marta lives in her successful husband's shadow, overlooked by him ever since her darling son Owen went to medical school. She's not about to let the beautiful Gina take Owen away from her. Marta will play nice, get Gina to trust her. And then she has a plan of her own.


The son: Owen is already certain he wants to marry Gina. She's perfect. They just have to get through this weekend and then he'll propose. Sure, his mom can be overprotective. But Owen knows why. He knows what she's hiding.


The girlfriend: Ever since purposefully running into Dr Owen Whitlock at the hospital, Gina has been playing the doting girlfriend. She didn't mean to fall for Owen's charms for real... Now she's finally meeting his parents at their sprawling, secluded home. Gina knows all about the terrible secrets this family is covering up. And she'll do anything to make sure they never find out who she really is.


By the end of the weekend, the Whitlock's beautiful house will have burned to the ground. And someone won't make it out alive...


Meet the Parents is an absolutely unputdownable psychological thriller that will keep you up reading late into the night! Fans of The Housemaid, The Girl in Seat 2A and The Perfect Marriage will be totally hooked.


Readers love Emily Shiner!


"O.M.G!! WOW!! This. Book. Was. So. Good!! I was absolutely addicted to it and read it in one sitting! I could not get enough of her twisted, jaw-dropping, suspenseful, head-spinning read! A 5 star must-read book!... I was yelling at my e-reader!" Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐


"Love, love, loved this absolutely gripping edge-of-your-seat page-turner!!! I devoured it in one sitting!! Perfect... makes the hair on your arms stand on end... extremely fast-paced... will absolutely blow your mind with its explosive twists!!! Do not start this book until you have cleared your schedules as you will not be able to put it down!! Action-packed, intriguing, will keep you up at night with a pounding heart!!" Bookworm86, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐


"Will BLOW YOUR MIND! A wicked page-turner... will keep you glued to its pages-and, guessing wrong about who to trust-until its breathtaking ending!Full of heart-pounding suspense and jaw-dropping, stunning twists you will NOT see coming... a gripping story... My favorite!" Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐


"GRIPPING. INTENSE. UTTERLY BINGE-WORTHY!" Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐


"Kept me up two nights in a row. Truly a page-turner and so fast-paced. I love Emily Shiner!" Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Published Aug 28, 2024

296 pages

Average rating: 4.8

5 RATINGS

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redamelia
Aug 22, 2024
9/10 stars
Did I enjoy the book? Yes, I was hooked from the beginning. The plot is not just good; it's gripping. If you've ever experienced or witnessed the complexities of in-law relationships, this book will keep you turning the pages and connected. The plot was good; however, the ending had so many holes that I felt I only needed a friend to discuss it. Still, I would recommend the book. It was a fast read for me. It took me some time to organize my thoughts, but I did enjoy the reading journey. The ending is not the only part with a twist; therefore, the book keeps you on the edge of your seat! Also, I enjoyed that this story has four active characters: Owen (the boyfriend), Marta (Owen's mom), Grant (Owen's dad), and Gina (the girlfriend). The other four characters are never active in conversation, so it's really easy to follow the narrative and plot. Thank you, NetGalley and Bookouture, for the opportunity to read and provide my honest review.

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