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Emily Shiner is hands down one of the best psychological thriller writers around! This book is not an exception you will be hooked from the start!

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WOW, what a freaking ride this book was. I knew by reading the synopsis of this book, I immediately could tell that I was going to be on the edge of my seat for the entirety of the story.

Abby and Mark own this cute little B&B in a quiet, little town where they get slammed with snow. Times are tough, so Abby comes up with this incredible plan to run a massive sale to hopefully get people in the door. Well, it works but not the way she’s thinking. Que the Rowe family. They book much longer than she anticipated, and something’s off about them. Mark is acting weird when he’s around them and vice versa.

The story unravels more and more with each page turn and I was in shock up until the last page. I tend to think of different scenarios happening and imagining a different story line, but I didn’t expect the last chapter. I did not at ALL.

What a great read! If you’re looking for a fast paced thriller, this is a great one!

Thank you NetGalley and Bookouture for the ARC of The Hotel by Emily Shiner!

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This book is told by 4 POVs. It starts off slow, picked up in the middle but the ending was disappointing. It was predictable at times.

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Thanks for the chance to read this book!

This is a great winter read! I read it in two days! I was hoping for some bigger twists but I did enjoy the book, I didn't quite figure things out and it kept me engaged! I'm glad I had the chance to read it! I loved the multiple POV's and how you think you know things but you don't completely so it kept you guessing and reading!

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this wasn't a horrible thriller but it didn't fully keep my interests and the characters drove me insane. Usually it might be one but the husband and wife both did in this situation. That makes it hard to keep going.

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A sneaky, lying husband. A dedicated, hard working, loyal wife. A strange family with ulterior motives. And a blizzard. Great to read during winter time, with Christmas coming. Had me hooked. Very good.

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So many twists and turns!! Overall a jaw dropping read! This was my first Emily Shiner book & it will not be my last!
I loved the entire setting of the book. A remote cliff in Maine with a quaint Bed & Breakfast!
Thank you so much to NetGalley and the Publisher for this ARC. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

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**A huge thank you to NetGalley, the publisher, and Emily Shiner for the opportunity to review an ARC of this book**

Short chapters and multiple POV's make this for an incredibly fast read.

Abby and Mark run a family-owned B&B overlooking a cliff in Maine. They were blessed with a baby boy after struggling with infertility for years, and Abby will stop at nothing to protect him, but how far will she really have to go?

The Rowe family showing up to their Inn will certainly put her motherly love and protection to the test. Abby does not trust this family and knows there is something going on with them, as well as her husband who looked quite scared/shocked when they arrived at the Inn.
How does he know them? why does the Rowe family insist they have been there before when Abby knows for certain she has never seen them before?

this was such a fine ride. 5 stars!

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The Hotel is a book about a family owned B&B that is down on its' luck. One of the owners decides to have an anniversary sale to help boost sales. Immediately after posting it a family decides to book the entire B&B! Shortly after the family's arrival, a nasty snowstorm hits. The roads are snow covered and the power goes out but that's okay, right? Except both families have secrets that slowly come to light as the storm rages on. Things are definitely not how they appear at this cozy B&B in Maine.

I absolutely love Emily Shiner's books. They are quick and very twisty. There is always a word or a sentence part way through that turns the entire story upside down and this one was no different. I won't give it away but when you read it, you'll know exactly what I'm talking about. The characters are great. The setting is perfect. The story is a fast-paced read with a few twists that made my eyes go wide. I really enjoy this writing style.

I would definitely recommend this book, especially if you're a fan of Freida McFadden and Kiersten Modglin.

Thank you to NetGalley, the author and publisher for a chance to read this for free. This was my honest review.

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This book was amazing! While it was a little slow going at first, once I was about halfway through I could not put it down. There were so many twists that I did not see coming!

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Suspenseful and unexpected turn of events! Thank you for the advance copy of this book! It was a good read.

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This book was so good and I as hard as I tried I didn’t know what was going to happen! I love when I guess and it’s wrong! I will definitely be telling people about this book!

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This book right here? You need to get your hands on it. Because it has everything.

A hotel that might just not be what it seems? Two different families with secrets? A loss of electricity? All hell breaking loose?

Check, check, check, AND check.

I'm not sure what I thought I was getting into, but I loved nearly every minute of it.

This novel starts off as a slow burn. What we have is a family that seems perfect on the outside, and another family that is showing obvious cracks to their exterior. The Rowes claim that some time away in the middle of nowhere is just what they need, but do they have ulterior motives?

And while at first it seems like the Hardy Family are perfect aside from needing to tighten their belts a little, slowly we discover that all is not as it seems. And then things spiral out of control.

The only reason this book didn't get 5 stars for me is because the end was a little farfetched. But otherwise? It was an excellent ride.

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Emily Shiner writes unputdownable intense psychological thrillers. It is full of action and the twist oh my!! It follows Amanda, who is successful doctor with a perfect life. But one day, a woman starts to follow her in a red car. Who is this woman? As we know it will end with a twist that you didn't see coming. I enjoyed reading as the story unfolds. The author knows how to keep you guessing til the end!!

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WOW! What a brilliant BUMPY and twisted ride. I adore Emily's ability to captivate a reader so early on and keep my attention until the last page! Well done ! 4 stars

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I love a locked-door thriller, so the premise of The Hotel was perfect for me. I loved that it felt like a cat and mouse type of chase as well, and I truly didn't know who the cat and mouse actually were. There were some predictable twists, but had no idea what was going on with other turns. I also really enjoyed how calm and unsuspecting it all started out, only to end up being a page-turner full of adrenaline! There were a few plot pieces I questioned (they really waited all that time for revenge? Some of the circumstances a little bit of a reach) but I was so engaged with this book that none of those quick little questions in my mind kept me from tearing through these pages. I am happy to add Emily Shiner to my list of authors to keep on my radar!

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I was pleased to receive an e-ARC on Netgalley for this one.
Love the cover, and intriguing tagline.

I found this to be an enjoyable read, every so slightly a tad predictable when it came to one point in my opinion, but it was a fun ride and great atmosphere / setting.

I would for sure pick up another book by Emily Shiner again and recommend this for a fun thriller.

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This was a bit of a slow burner and I didn't end up finishing it. I found the story long winded and as much as I wanted to enjoy it, I couldn't get into it.

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I received an arc copy of this book from Net Galley in exchange for my honest opinion of it. I almost gave up on this book a few times because it felt like it was just dragging and nothing was going on. It really didn't pick up until about 65 percent. There were some twists at the end but the main twist through the whole book was easy to figure out.

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Thanks to netgalley for this advanced copy. The atmosphere was good... the oncoming storm, etc. That always mesans some trouble is coming. Locked room trope, etc. I liked the setting and multiple POVs. Lots of twists, which I always enjoy.

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