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about the book
“Jessica R. Patch weaves a dark, twisty tapestry that’s both unsettling and unexpectedly hopeful. Masterful.” –New York Times bestselling author Allison Brennan
She bought this house to save her marriage. Unearthing its secrets might just claim her life.
Gwen McDaniel’s life is broken. But she knows the perfect place to fix it. Cold Harbor, Maine, an idyllic small town with views of Acadia National Park, is where she used to vacation with her parents as a child. Here, she and Steven can start over, renovating their cliff-side fixer-upper while patching up their marriage. Soon, everything will be better.
Except from the moment they arrive, Gwen sees and hears things, and it’s more than just the drafts and shadows that are part of any old house. Steven downplays her fears, warning her not to fixate on problems as she has in the past. But Gwen spent years as a homicide detective, and her instincts don’t lie. Something happened here. Proof comes when she rips up the attic’s carpet to discover a chilling message carved into the wood underneath.
As Gwen delves into the history of the house and the Cold Harbor community, she begins to piece the fragments together. And gradually, a terrifying picture emerges: A missing girl. A house of horrors. And a dark, decades-old nightmare that is more haunting than Gwen ever imagined…
publisher: harlequin love inspired trade
release date: april 28, 2026
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review
what a twisted tale!
and it all starts with a haunted house... a house full of secrets, and gwen can't help but want to figure them out. cold harbor, maine was supposed to be a fresh start for her and her husband... now, the lure of a mystery might be what finally breaks them.
the girl upstairs had me on the edge of my seat. it's eerie and creepy and dark, and i had no idea how it could all be explained in the end... but it is. most of the twists surprised me, which made the reading oh so fun (despite the ominous and tragic nature of the story—though it's not without hope). there were moments i wished the story had a romantic element—but in the end, i'm thinking this might be my favorite jessica r. patch book yet.
if you're into mystery and suspense, i highly recommend the girl upstairs.
considerations:
—language: none
—spice: none
—faith: mentions of God and church
—content: fire, car accident, kidnapping, grooming, abuse
about the author
Jessica R. Patch is a New York Times and Publishers Weekly bestselling author of more than thirty novels. Known for her pulse-pounding plots, emotionally charged characters, and signature twists, Jessica’s stories explore themes of justice, resilience, and the unshakable power of hope.
Whether weaving inspirational stories of danger edged with romance or crafting chilling thrillers that probe the shadows of the human heart, Jessica delivers fiction that thrills while shining light in the darkest places.
She makes her home in Northwest Mississippi, where she enjoys life with her family, a good cup of tea, and dreaming up her next edge-of-your-seat story usually over tacos and queso.
You’re invited to join the Patched In community at her website: jessicarpatch.com and receive a FREE short thriller, Nobody Has to Know.
giveaway
(2) winners will each receive a signed copy of The Other Sister and a $10 Amazon gift card!
Full tour schedule linked below. The giveaway begins at midnight April 27, 2026 and will last through 11:59 PM EST on May 4, 2026. Winners will be notified within 2 weeks of close of the giveaway and given 48 hours to respond or risk forfeiture of prize. US only for the print copy. Void where prohibited by law or logistics.
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Thank you for the review.
ReplyDeleteI am super excited to check this book out.
ReplyDeletewonderful review, Hallie!
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