The Widow of Weeping Pines — Amanda McKinney

Absolutely brilliant, one of the best books I've read. ★★★★★ - PsychoThrilla Booksfans of domestic suspense will devour this wickedly crafty tale in one sitting. – ★★★★★ - Goodreads ReviewObsession turns deadly in this sleepy coastal town...Therapist and struggling author Betty Lou Abbott has a secret, one she keeps locked in the basement of the historic mansion she inherited from her late husband. Her fiancé, Ian, also has a secret: he is having an affair with one of Betty Lou's clients. She thinks so, anyway.As Betty Lou's life becomes intertwined with the beautiful, successful Carmen Marquis, her intention to expose the affair turns into a dangerous obsession. Especially when she learns there is more to Carmen than meets the eye.Caught in the middle of this cunning pair of women is Nicholas Stahl, a crooked detective who is determined to prove the truth—that one of them is a cold-blooded killer.Crazy twists you won't see coming ...one of my favorite reads of 2022! ★★★★★ - xobookfairyA thriller that kept me hooked the entire time. ★★★★★ – TikTok, City Vein LightsA complete and utter brain-melter! ★★★★★ – NikkisBookNook