One Big Happy Family: A Novel

Day engages the reader at the get go, with a compelling and twisty mystery involving a dysfunctional family and their young maid. It had me guessing until the end in this story that takes place during three tension filled days of a hurricane. Great little cozy mystery, that will have you cheering on the underdog in the story.

This was a book received via goodreads book give away.

Messy and not in a good way

What an exhilarating ride! I have never been as captivated by a story as I was by this book! This book is absolutely incredible! Three sisters, Iris, Vicki, and Faith, inherit a family-owned hotel called The Precipice in Maine after their father's passing. They each have their own secrets. The arrival of the sisters puts the chambermaid, Charley Kelley, in a difficult position as she tries to keep her own secrets hidden. With a hurricane looming, there is murder in the air and not everyone who checks in will check out. Jamie Day delivers a thrilling and suspenseful story with twists and turns. I was completely engrossed in the book, breaking it down section by section to fully grasp every detail. While some parts were predictable, others took me by surprise in the best way possible. I couldn't press pause! The narrator did an outstanding job of drawing me in from the very beginning. Her voice added a sense of drama and anticipation that kept me hooked. I even neglected my responsibilities just to listen to this book in one day! I've seen some mixed reviews, but maybe this book is just meant to be experienced as an audiobook. The lengthy explanations were so much more engaging when heard aloud. I was completely swept away by this listening experience and felt deeply connected to Charley. Life may not have been fair to her, but I was rooting for a better outcome to change her life. Both the author and the narrator did an outstanding job. They have truly won me over! Thank you NetGalley and Macmillan Audio for my ARC copy. I am leaving this review voluntarily.