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The New Girl
Sometimes being the new girl is deadly.
Rachel’s loving life. She’s finally escaped the horrors of her past and has a new, dream job in a buzzing new city. Plus, it’s New Year’s Eve, and she’s about to get proposed to.
But instead of an engagement, she gets dumped. Devastated, she goes to meet her only friend in the city, but ends up at the wrong party. The hosts, Margie and Mark Madden, a glamorous and rich older couple, immediately take a shine to Rachel. They quickly become friends.
Rachel’s perfect life crumbles – her past comes back to haunt her, her new boss is out to get her, and she’s certain she’s being followed. When it all gets too much, the Maddens are there for her. A few days to chill at their country estate is just what Rachel needs.
Instead of relaxing, she feels trapped. Is Rachel losing her mind or are the Maddens not all that they seem?
Rachel is in grave danger. But it’s not only the Maddens who she needs to be worried about…
Rachel’s loving life. She’s finally escaped the horrors of her past and has a new, dream job in a buzzing new city. Plus, it’s New Year’s Eve, and she’s about to get proposed to.
But instead of an engagement, she gets dumped. Devastated, she goes to meet her only friend in the city, but ends up at the wrong party. The hosts, Margie and Mark Madden, a glamorous and rich older couple, immediately take a shine to Rachel. They quickly become friends.
Rachel’s perfect life crumbles – her past comes back to haunt her, her new boss is out to get her, and she’s certain she’s being followed. When it all gets too much, the Maddens are there for her. A few days to chill at their country estate is just what Rachel needs.
Instead of relaxing, she feels trapped. Is Rachel losing her mind or are the Maddens not all that they seem?
Rachel is in grave danger. But it’s not only the Maddens who she needs to be worried about…
279 pages, Kindle Edition
Published February 21, 2024
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About the author
Nora Valters
8 books78 followersNora Valters grew up in the New Forest in the south of England and has lived in London, Manchester, Bournemouth, Oxford and Dubai. She currently resides in Weston-super-Mare.
She studied English Literature and Language at Oxford Brookes University before embarking on a career in marketing and copywriting.
Her debut psychological thriller Her Biggest Fan was published in October 2020. Now You Know came out in June 2021, Here For You in January 2022, and The Party in November 2022. The New Girl was released in February 2024 and she’s currently writing her sixth novel, which will be out soon.
Nora loves to travel and has journeyed around the world. She enjoys exploring new places, knitting/crochet, painting, hiking, and is an avid reader. She’s also a bit obsessed with dogs!
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She studied English Literature and Language at Oxford Brookes University before embarking on a career in marketing and copywriting.
Her debut psychological thriller Her Biggest Fan was published in October 2020. Now You Know came out in June 2021, Here For You in January 2022, and The Party in November 2022. The New Girl was released in February 2024 and she’s currently writing her sixth novel, which will be out soon.
Nora loves to travel and has journeyed around the world. She enjoys exploring new places, knitting/crochet, painting, hiking, and is an avid reader. She’s also a bit obsessed with dogs!
Subscribe to be notified by email when Nora’s next novel is released, for giveaways, price promotions, book recommendations as well as exclusive extra content at www.noravalters.com/subscribe
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March 24, 2025
What a stupid woman.
My overwhelming thought with this book is that the main character is incredibly dumb and gullible. I get trusting nice people, or being slightly blind to a few red flags in life but she seemed to ignore every single thing that was obviously bad, crooked, or dodgy. I knew from page 30 that the ending would be about her facing off against the Maddens, and knew that nobody else was actually at thought.
I have read a few Nora Valters books before and they have been similar but still had good twists or engaging characters, this once missed the mark a bit.
I am giving it 3 stars (5/10) for the fact that I still enjoyed the pacing of the story and the storyline (although predictable) was fun and well thought out in some areas. Not my favourite from the author but good for a quick easy read.
My overwhelming thought with this book is that the main character is incredibly dumb and gullible. I get trusting nice people, or being slightly blind to a few red flags in life but she seemed to ignore every single thing that was obviously bad, crooked, or dodgy. I knew from page 30 that the ending would be about her facing off against the Maddens, and knew that nobody else was actually at thought.
I have read a few Nora Valters books before and they have been similar but still had good twists or engaging characters, this once missed the mark a bit.
I am giving it 3 stars (5/10) for the fact that I still enjoyed the pacing of the story and the storyline (although predictable) was fun and well thought out in some areas. Not my favourite from the author but good for a quick easy read.
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June 11, 2024
The main character was an immature mess and I wasn't sure if I wanted to stick with her. Yes let's crash a party where you know no one and yes, let's get black-out drunk, and yes, let's allow your phone to run down its charge so you could be at others' mercy. Bad decision after bad decision.
But then I finally gave up on this when the protag's twin sisters show up at her apartment and she freaks out. The sisters apparently have always targeted her - they share same father - and so now apparently she has to fear those two adult women.
Just not for me.
But then I finally gave up on this when the protag's twin sisters show up at her apartment and she freaks out. The sisters apparently have always targeted her - they share same father - and so now apparently she has to fear those two adult women.
Just not for me.
March 14, 2024
Common sense, gullible, and too much too soon
Was Rachel new in every sense of the word? I read this novel with my common sense in tact. I was disgusted as to how gullible Rachel was. I read with a sense of disbelief. Friendship with the Madden's was way too much too soon. All the red flags were waving throughout the novel. Loved the recap at the end. The twins what a surprise.
Was Rachel new in every sense of the word? I read this novel with my common sense in tact. I was disgusted as to how gullible Rachel was. I read with a sense of disbelief. Friendship with the Madden's was way too much too soon. All the red flags were waving throughout the novel. Loved the recap at the end. The twins what a surprise.
March 4, 2024
Full of unexpected twists and turns
Intriguing situations and surprises with a totally unexpected twist at the ending. I didn’t guess what was going to happen and it kept me guessing
Intriguing situations and surprises with a totally unexpected twist at the ending. I didn’t guess what was going to happen and it kept me guessing
June 30, 2024
Full of unexpected twists and turns
Intriguing situations and surprises with a totally unexpected twist at the ending. I didn’t guess what was going to happen and it kept me guessing.
LOVED IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Intriguing situations and surprises with a totally unexpected twist at the ending. I didn’t guess what was going to happen and it kept me guessing.
LOVED IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
July 14, 2024
Delightfully twisted
A true gem for those that enjoy the little twists and turns that come with a mystery thriller. A few parts were kind of dead on that I guessed too easily, but Nora makes up for it with the added charm!
A true gem for those that enjoy the little twists and turns that come with a mystery thriller. A few parts were kind of dead on that I guessed too easily, but Nora makes up for it with the added charm!
March 20, 2024
Loved it!
The New Girl was a fantastic read. I enjoyed all the twists and turns. I figured out what was happening but it was still an exciting story.
The New Girl was a fantastic read. I enjoyed all the twists and turns. I figured out what was happening but it was still an exciting story.
April 21, 2024
Actually read this book in a day, so many twists and turns that I wasn’t expecting nor could I second guess what was coming. Great thriller.
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