Books:
Sweet Water
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What did her son do in the woods last night? Does a mother really want to know? It’s what Sarah Ellsworth dreamed of. Marriage to her childhood sweetheart, Martin. Living in a historic mansion in Pennsylvania’s most exclusive borough. And Finn, a teenage son with so much promise. Until…A call for help in the middle of the night leads Sarah and Martin to the woods, where they find Finn, injured, dazed, and weeping near his girlfriend’s dead body. Convinced he’s innocent, Sarah and Martin agree to protect their son at any cost and not report the crime. But there are things Sarah finds hard to reconcile: a cover-up by Martin’s family that’s so unnervingly cold-blooded. Finn’s lies to the authorities are too comfortable, too proficient, not to arouse her suspicions. Even the secrets of the old house she lives in seem to be connected to the incident. As each troubling event unfolds, Sarah must decide how far she’ll go to save her perfect life. THIS IS THE LIFE SHE ALWAYS WANTED. BUT WHO'S GOING TO PAY FOR IT? |
Praise for Sweet Water
"An unsparing account of 'rich people problems' that goes on forever, like all the best nightmares." --Kirkus Reviews
"[A] nail-biting psychological thriller...Reinard knows how to keep readers turning the pages."--Publisher's Weekly
"Sweet Water is electrically suspenseful, impossible to put down until the last gut punch of a killer ending." --Luanne Rice, New York Times Bestselling author
"A remarkable tale of family loyalties and lies set in a fresh new world. Fans of Defending Jacob--both the book and television show--will relish this sinister story of the lengths two parents will go in order to protect their child." ---J.T. Ellison, New York Times bestselling author
"Reinard's domestic thriller Sweet Water, a story about betrayal, murder, and dark family secrets, held me riveted as one woman's search for the truth threatens everyone she loves." --T.R. Ragan, New York Times and Amazon Charts bestselling author of the Sawyer Brooks series
"Hypnotic and absorbing, a compulsive page-turner to the very end." --Minka Kent, Wall Street Journal bestselling author
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Into the Sound
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A terrified voice on the phone. The line goes dead. The mystery begins.
During a superstorm, Holly Boswell receives a panicked call from her sister, Vivian: Come get me…There’s somebody coming. But when Holly arrives at a Long Island marina, there’s only her sister’s abandoned car. Vivian is gone. It’s all eerily familiar. Holly and Vivian used to play hide-and-seek as children. It was a reprieve from the mental abuses of their parents, psychology professors who raised the siblings as if it were research. Decades later, Holly is reminded of their childhood games. In her relentless search for the answers, Holly is reading between the lines in Vivian’s journals. She’s untangling clues in their mother’s diary and discovering secrets from her sister’s private world that are casting a dangerous shadow. Maybe Vivian has reasons for wanting to disappear from her well-to-do life. Or is it something more sinister? As Holly follows Vivian’s trail, she can’t shake the feeling that someone might be following her. |
A TERRIFIED VOICE ON THE PHONE. THE LINE GOES DEAD.
THE MYSTERY BEGINS.
THE MYSTERY BEGINS.
Praise for Into the Sound
"...one wild ride. -- Kirkus Reviews
"[In] this spellbinding psychological thriller from Reinard (Sweet Water)...Reinard keeps the suspense high through to the surprise ending. Readers will have trouble putting this one down."--Publishers Weekly
“Into the Sound is an atmospheric, character-driven thriller about how far a woman will go to save her sister. With propulsive, evocative prose, Reinard delves into family secrets and lies—and the reliability of memory. It doesn’t get much better than this!” —Melissa Colasanti, author of Call Me Elizabeth Lark
“A missing sister, a bad marriage, a woman broken and trapped--Into the Sound will have readers under its spell from the first word until the final, shocking pages. The tension is explosive as past and present collide in this intense, fast-paced, and twisty thriller; and Reinard’s in-depth understanding of the ways in which childhood trauma follows into adulthood adds a deep and unforgettable layer to one woman’s hunt for her sister and the long-buried secrets of their difficult upbringing.” —Danielle Girard, USA Today and #1 Amazon bestselling author of Far Gone
“In Into the Sound, Cara Reinard crafts a world of secrets that will leave you breathless as you scour the pages for answers.” —Dea Poirier, Amazon bestselling author
“I’m always a sucker for a sister book and Into the Sound delivers in spades. The pace is electric, and the twists are completely unpredictable, but underneath the high-tension story is a fraught, but very real and complicated bond forged in childhood trauma. Reinard includes a tangle with the mob, and a delve into the psychology of false memories, all without letting up the pace. Harlan Coben fans will love Into the Sound, especially if they’re looking for a female protagonist and some deeper meaning. Highly recommended!” —Kate Moretti, New York Times bestselling author of The Vanishing Year and Girls of Brackenhill
Praise for Into the Sound
"...one wild ride. -- Kirkus Reviews
"[In] this spellbinding psychological thriller from Reinard (Sweet Water)...Reinard keeps the suspense high through to the surprise ending. Readers will have trouble putting this one down."--Publishers Weekly
“Into the Sound is an atmospheric, character-driven thriller about how far a woman will go to save her sister. With propulsive, evocative prose, Reinard delves into family secrets and lies—and the reliability of memory. It doesn’t get much better than this!” —Melissa Colasanti, author of Call Me Elizabeth Lark
“A missing sister, a bad marriage, a woman broken and trapped--Into the Sound will have readers under its spell from the first word until the final, shocking pages. The tension is explosive as past and present collide in this intense, fast-paced, and twisty thriller; and Reinard’s in-depth understanding of the ways in which childhood trauma follows into adulthood adds a deep and unforgettable layer to one woman’s hunt for her sister and the long-buried secrets of their difficult upbringing.” —Danielle Girard, USA Today and #1 Amazon bestselling author of Far Gone
“In Into the Sound, Cara Reinard crafts a world of secrets that will leave you breathless as you scour the pages for answers.” —Dea Poirier, Amazon bestselling author
“I’m always a sucker for a sister book and Into the Sound delivers in spades. The pace is electric, and the twists are completely unpredictable, but underneath the high-tension story is a fraught, but very real and complicated bond forged in childhood trauma. Reinard includes a tangle with the mob, and a delve into the psychology of false memories, all without letting up the pace. Harlan Coben fans will love Into the Sound, especially if they’re looking for a female protagonist and some deeper meaning. Highly recommended!” —Kate Moretti, New York Times bestselling author of The Vanishing Year and Girls of Brackenhill
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The Den
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A family estate is to die for in a gripping novel of psychological suspense by the author of Into the Sound.
Nothing brings the four Fox siblings together like their detestable father’s heart attack—and a hefty inheritance to be divided equally. At his deathbed is his oldest daughter, Valerie; her irresponsible sister, Lucy; and their two embattled brothers, Christian and Jeremy. Even the former housekeeper, Marisol, who’s been with the family for forty years, is on watch. All Valerie hopes for is an amicable reunion, despite the damages of the past. By punishing means, Stefan Fox raised his children to be competitors. The cruel lessons now serve them well in a game of life and death. When it comes to the family fortune, the rules are simple: fewer siblings means a bigger share. After a suspicious accident, Valerie knows the worst is yet to come—and confiding in the wrong person could be the most dangerous thing she’s ever done. |
Praise for The Den
"Reinard juggles suspects, motives and family skeletons with such dexterity that it's hard to imagine any of the Fox clan actually being innocent. A heartburning family tell-all just in time to gladden your Thanksgiving." -- Kirkus Reviews
"This explosive plot, told through alternating narrators with wildly divergent viewpoints, creates tense, Machiavellian atmosphere. Readers won't soon forget the deep dive into twisted family dynamics."--Publishers Weekly
“Cara Reinard hooks from. the start with breathtaking and heart-pounding scenes bound tight where fleeting passion and nightmarish memories take centerstage.” —Chris Miller, Best Thriller Books
“Succession meets The Guest List” when the patriarch of a dysfunctional family has a sudden heart attack and stroke. With his life hanging in the balance, the Fox children learn of their father's recently revised will and find their own lives in danger--but which one is behind the mayhem? And which ones will survive to inherit the family dynasty? Twists and clever reveals abound in The Den--and Reinard keeps us guessing to the very end!" —Wendy Walker, national bestselling author of Don't Look For Me
“Think your family has drama? Wait until you meet the Foxes, who have enough skeletons in their closet to fill a cemetery. Cara Reinard deftly combines twisted family dynamics, escalating tension, and suspicious characters to make The Den a juicy, binge-worthy thriller.” —Megan Collins, author of The Family Plot
“Succession meets Knives Out in this clever, fast-paced, and fun whodunnit thriller!” —Jeneva Rose, Amazon #1 bestselling author of The Perfect Marriage
"Reinard juggles suspects, motives and family skeletons with such dexterity that it's hard to imagine any of the Fox clan actually being innocent. A heartburning family tell-all just in time to gladden your Thanksgiving." -- Kirkus Reviews
"This explosive plot, told through alternating narrators with wildly divergent viewpoints, creates tense, Machiavellian atmosphere. Readers won't soon forget the deep dive into twisted family dynamics."--Publishers Weekly
“Cara Reinard hooks from. the start with breathtaking and heart-pounding scenes bound tight where fleeting passion and nightmarish memories take centerstage.” —Chris Miller, Best Thriller Books
“Succession meets The Guest List” when the patriarch of a dysfunctional family has a sudden heart attack and stroke. With his life hanging in the balance, the Fox children learn of their father's recently revised will and find their own lives in danger--but which one is behind the mayhem? And which ones will survive to inherit the family dynasty? Twists and clever reveals abound in The Den--and Reinard keeps us guessing to the very end!" —Wendy Walker, national bestselling author of Don't Look For Me
“Think your family has drama? Wait until you meet the Foxes, who have enough skeletons in their closet to fill a cemetery. Cara Reinard deftly combines twisted family dynamics, escalating tension, and suspicious characters to make The Den a juicy, binge-worthy thriller.” —Megan Collins, author of The Family Plot
“Succession meets Knives Out in this clever, fast-paced, and fun whodunnit thriller!” —Jeneva Rose, Amazon #1 bestselling author of The Perfect Marriage
The Wife At The Window
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The little boy runs into the kitchen in his pajamas. He is swept up into a hug and gorgeous auburn hair falls across his face. I shiver, staring through the glass, my cheeks wet with tears as I gaze at the beautiful woman holding my son. That should be me. It will be me again.
We were the perfect family once. Shep, my handsome husband. My darling little boy… and our tiny baby girl. The night she died I lost everything. I know without a shadow of a doubt that I would never, ever have hurt her. I was trying to save her. But nobody believed me. So, I can only watch through the rain-streaked window as Shep’s new girlfriend plays mother to my son. Hugs him, holds him. Does he even remember me? Now I am finally out of the hospital, I will make sure everyone knows what really happened. I will get my son back. The doctors might say my nightmares are dangerous… But the woman in the window has been planning to take my place for a long time. And she doesn’t know how far I will go to protect my family… An absolutely gripping psychological thriller with a killer twist that will keep you up all night! Perfect for fans of Freida McFadden, A.R. Torre and The Girl on the Train. |
The Clinic
One doctor. One patient. One terrible lie.
I used to have it all. My ex-boyfriend and I were madly in love and dreamed of starting a family. When I found out I couldn’t have children, it broke me. Now, at my job at the fertility clinic, I give other couples what I could never have.
The day my ex and his new wife walk into my clinic, my heart shatters all over again. He’s back. Now, I stand here with a syringe trembling in my hand and an impossible decision to make:
Do I help them conceive a child--even though I know he’s keeping a dangerous secret?
Or do I protect his wife—my patient, now—and take what’s rightfully mine?
Motherhood is a gift. I want a baby so bad it hurts. My ex knows the dark secrets that haunt my own past too… but has he underestimated how far I’ll go to get the child I’ve always dreamed of?
Only one thing is for certain. If anyone discovers what I’m about to do, it will tear us all apart…
A completely gripping psychological thriller that will have you racing through the pages. Perfect for fans of Freida McFadden, Shari Lapena and The Girl on the Train—you won’t be able to put this down.
Praise The Clinic
"An unpredictable and engaging thriller featuring two fascinatingly flawed women."--Kirkus Reviews
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When my husband went missing I was desperate to get him home. Now I know his secrets, I wish he’d never come back…
I hate when Wyatt is away for work—the cold bed. Dinner alone. And comforting our little boy, telling him Daddy will be back to tuck him into bed again soon. But when Wyatt misses his flight and his cell is disconnected, panic takes over. After seven sleepless nights, tossing and turning as I imagine the absolute worst, he walks back into our home. I breathe a sigh of relief. Until I realize that everything has changed. I want to believe Wyatt’s explanations. The work trip. The “stolen” phone. But I see the strange, jagged scar across his side even though he tries to keep it hidden. And when I start digging, I uncover more than signs of an affair. It’s so, so much worse… His secrets have become my nightmares, threatening my son and our unborn child in ways I couldn’t imagine. I can’t confront him. Not without exposing the lies I’ve buried for years. About who I really am and what I’ve done. And it seems the past has caught up with us. Because one moment, I’m holding my son’s tiny hand as we walk around the mall. The next he is nowhere to be seen. If my husband had never come back, would my son still be safe? And how are we meant to get him back when our deadliest secrets are yet to be uncovered? |
Praise Never Come Back
This addictive and gripping thriller is perfect for fans of Minka Kent, Jeneva Rose, and Freida McFadden. You won’t be able to put this down!
What readers are saying about Cara Reinard:
“ABSOLUTELY UNPUTDOWNABLE… Wow!!!… I absolutely loved this… Omg the ending!!! I DID NOT see the twists coming at all!!!… Gripping, unputdownable… I was so hooked… Absolutely addictive and I read it in one sitting… Kept me on the edge of my seat, biting my nails with my heart absolutely pounding… Absolutely hooked!!” @bookworm86, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“WOW!!!!… GRIPPING… I could NOT put this down, my heart was racing… I absolutely loved this… There is no putting this book down.” Goodreads Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“Left me breathless from start to finish… Had me on the edge of my seat, unable to put it down… Jaw-dropping… An absolute must-read!” Goodreads Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“An absolute page-turner that you won’t be able to put down!… Gripping… Had me hookedfrom start to finish… Perfect… A must-read that will keep you up at night!” @ms.k.rob.reads, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“Had me on edge from start to finish!… Jaw-dropping… Addictive and impossible to put down.” Goodreads Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“My head is still spinning… Incredible… I can’t give it anything less than 5 stars… I was hooked… Loved this book. I wish I could read it over again for the first time.” Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“It kept me up late… I was so hooked! I love the twists and the turns… So entertaining and really kept me at the edge of my seat.” Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
This addictive and gripping thriller is perfect for fans of Minka Kent, Jeneva Rose, and Freida McFadden. You won’t be able to put this down!
What readers are saying about Cara Reinard:
“ABSOLUTELY UNPUTDOWNABLE… Wow!!!… I absolutely loved this… Omg the ending!!! I DID NOT see the twists coming at all!!!… Gripping, unputdownable… I was so hooked… Absolutely addictive and I read it in one sitting… Kept me on the edge of my seat, biting my nails with my heart absolutely pounding… Absolutely hooked!!” @bookworm86, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“WOW!!!!… GRIPPING… I could NOT put this down, my heart was racing… I absolutely loved this… There is no putting this book down.” Goodreads Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“Left me breathless from start to finish… Had me on the edge of my seat, unable to put it down… Jaw-dropping… An absolute must-read!” Goodreads Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“An absolute page-turner that you won’t be able to put down!… Gripping… Had me hookedfrom start to finish… Perfect… A must-read that will keep you up at night!” @ms.k.rob.reads, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“Had me on edge from start to finish!… Jaw-dropping… Addictive and impossible to put down.” Goodreads Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“My head is still spinning… Incredible… I can’t give it anything less than 5 stars… I was hooked… Loved this book. I wish I could read it over again for the first time.” Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“It kept me up late… I was so hooked! I love the twists and the turns… So entertaining and really kept me at the edge of my seat.” Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Other Published Works:
Read the short story, Geneva on The Lake, that inspired Sweet Water, from the Into The Woods Anthology here.
And, Reinard's 2-Book domestic suspense collection: Pretty Dolls and Hand Grenades and Last Doll Standing.
Read the short story, Geneva on The Lake, that inspired Sweet Water, from the Into The Woods Anthology here.
And, Reinard's 2-Book domestic suspense collection: Pretty Dolls and Hand Grenades and Last Doll Standing.