Thank you to NetGalley and Joffe Books for the ARC. This is my fourth book form Steena and I thoroughly enjoyed it. It was twisty and the huge twist at the end caught me off guard…Now as for the ending I wish there would have been a bit more!!!

A really good thriller, I loved the different POVs and writing was great too. It starts off great, slows down in the middle and then it all came together. I’d definitely read more by this author! Thanks a lot for early access.

First, a huge thanks for the opportunity to read this ARC.

Secondly, WOW! What did i just read?? The Oil Man and the Lady essentially lead Meri through a maze of human trafficking to find her sister that went missing many years ago. Does she find her? You'll have to read it to find out.

Meanwhile, Jillian and Tucker move to a remote location in Montana. Fresh start for their son. But is it? Long buried secrets unravel what an idyllic small town should look like. Are they involved?

The ending neatly wraps up most of the story, but there's definitely room for a sequel if the author desires. 5 stars and I highly recommend this book to anyone who wants a good plot twist that is extremely well written!

This one had a ton of potential but fell flat. I was excited just based off of the cover and title. Started very strong for me but a lot of fluff in the middle that I was bored with. Thank you for letting me read it early I hope everyone loves it!

this book will have you wanting to read to the very end an edge of your seat read. Jillian and her husband and son are starting over in Montana, everything is going well until the police get a tip of about the vans in one of their fields. there are human remains. part of a trafficking gang. Agent Meri Amber will stop at nothing to find the people behind it its personal to her as her sister was taken it's an amazing read so recommend

Obsessed with Steena Holmes is an understatement. Every book she writes just keeps getting better. This one had me hanging off my seat. Loved it so much!

4.5 stars rounded up.

This is the first book that I’ve read from this author but it definitely won’t be the last. From beginning to end, this book was captivating. Told in the perspective of 3 different and what I had thought were unconnected characters until the story gives pieces of information that shows how they’re all connected. Reading about how Jillian knew that her husband was hiding something from her but not knowing the extent of it and how his secret was putting their lives in danger was an intense element of this story. It was jaw dropping shocking to read who the true malicious people were in this book when it was revealed! I hadn’t suspected one of these people to be capable of that evil until it was revealed. The ending of the book was wrapped up a little too quick for my liking and made me want to know a little more of how everyone’s life continued.

Agent Meri was my favorite character and I love how she never gave up on looking for her sister.

Than you to NetGalley for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Oh my gah!!!; first let me just say I own EVERY SINGLE book by Steena Holmes. This was my first arc book by Holmes. I am NOT disappointed!!! Want a book where your captivated by the characters? Want a book where you can put it down? Want a book that will leave you just wanting more? This is the ONE!!!!!!! 👏👏👏👏👏 Kuddos to you. P.s. Jillian sure didnt know Tucker. Or did she???....

I was a bit wary when I started the story that it was going to be a bit dark for my liking but I loved every second of it. Yes, there are some dark themes running throughout but it's not focused of shock and gore. It's well written and tells multiple plotlines from various povs which not only kept it all interesting, it just brought the whole thing to life so vividly. There are twists and turns, my heart was in my throat at parts and I couldnt wait to read more! It's original and keeps you engaged until the very end

This book was an enjoyable fast read mystery. The book was filled with mystery and suspense that kept the reader interested. There were enough twists and turns to keep the reader turning pages to see what happens next. This is a book which I would recommend to all those who enjoy a good mystery.

This was a hard book to read, full of pain and lies. I really liked all the main characters, and I would give this 5 stars but the ending fell a bit flat, I wish it had a bit more of information about what was going on..
In any case, I really loved the book.

story has an ominous beginning. Young girls are being held captive in a basement.it sons becomes apparent they are being sold to a sex trafficking ring. Later, Jillian, her husband, and her son escape their past and find themselves at a new house in Texas. The past catches up with them as they settle in, jobs, chores, and baseball. When suspicious things show up on their property, they cannot deny the past is encroaching on the present. The story moves from the point of view of Millian and The sheriff. The story flashes back between the past and present day. The secrets are revealed slowly, and many people have something to hide. This is a fast-moving story full of shocking twists and turns.

The Girls in the Basement tells the story of Jillian. She moves to a perfect home with her husband Tucker, and then bodies are found on their property. What started as dream becomes a nightmare as Jillian comes closer to discovering the truth...

This book contains heavy themes but it's done in a respectful way. It is told from various POVs.

Lola lives in the Read House with Mother, who traffics girls. She's kept Lola for herslef because she has a scar on her face, and doesn't believe she'll get a good price for her at auction. One day, Lola is seen by The Lady / The Woman who thinks her scar is a bonus and wants to put her up for auction. Lola's life is changed forever. This stoyline was my personal favourite.

Agent Meri Amber is a gifted detective who negotiated with a criminal who confessed where he'd buried some of his victims. He's now dead, which means Meri still doesn't know where her sister's body is buried.

Becky Gardiner is a survivor. She is in an abusive relationship and will do anything to protect her son.

Jillian is the main character, who moves into her new house with her husband Tucker. They find themselves involved in the mystery as the bodies as found on their property. Jillian finds more clues around the house, but grows suspicious of Tucker who reacts in strange ways.

As the story continues, all POVs come together. I enjoyed trying to figure out how they connected to each other.

Wow! I wasn't sure at first, as I normally like to stick with authors I know, and often Gangland, but after seeing Joffe books are publishers, I knew I wouldn't be disappointed, and how right I was! It kept me wanting more; I even forgot the time as I was so focused. So many twists and turns that I never knew what would happen next, and I loved it!

I've read most books by Steena Holmes, and this one so far is my favourite! The plot is very engaging with many twists and turns and the story just flows effortlessly. This is a refreshing take on a very overused plot, making it not so cliché.