The Perfect Hosts: A Novel
Nov 2025 · Sold by Harlequin
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A USA Today bestseller!
"You don't know who to trust or where loyalties lie in The Perfect Hosts. I loved every minute of this fun, twisty wild ride!" –Mary Kubica, New York Times bestselling author of Local Woman Missing
A couple’s gender reveal party turns deadly and everyone is a suspect in this gripping thriller from the New York Times bestselling author of The Overnight Guest.
Is it a boy or a girl? They would die to know…
Madeline and Wes Drake have invited two hundred of their closest friends and family to their sprawling horse ranch for the most anticipated event of the year: a “pistols and pearls” gender reveal party so sensational it is sure to make headlines. But the party descends into chaos when the celebratory explosive misfires, leaving one woman dead and a trail of secrets.
As the aftershocks of the bloody party ripple across the small town, Agent Jamie Saldano is brought on the scene to investigate. Battling his own demons from the past, Saldano unearths a web of deceit spun around the Drakes. The appearance of some unexpected houseguests only deepens the mystery. And as tensions mount, it becomes clear that the explosion wasn’t just an unlucky accident. But who was the target, and why? As the shadow of a killer looms, the happy parents-to-be must unravel the truth before it’s too late.
"You don't know who to trust or where loyalties lie in The Perfect Hosts. I loved every minute of this fun, twisty wild ride!" –Mary Kubica, New York Times bestselling author of Local Woman Missing
A couple’s gender reveal party turns deadly and everyone is a suspect in this gripping thriller from the New York Times bestselling author of The Overnight Guest.
Is it a boy or a girl? They would die to know…
Madeline and Wes Drake have invited two hundred of their closest friends and family to their sprawling horse ranch for the most anticipated event of the year: a “pistols and pearls” gender reveal party so sensational it is sure to make headlines. But the party descends into chaos when the celebratory explosive misfires, leaving one woman dead and a trail of secrets.
As the aftershocks of the bloody party ripple across the small town, Agent Jamie Saldano is brought on the scene to investigate. Battling his own demons from the past, Saldano unearths a web of deceit spun around the Drakes. The appearance of some unexpected houseguests only deepens the mystery. And as tensions mount, it becomes clear that the explosion wasn’t just an unlucky accident. But who was the target, and why? As the shadow of a killer looms, the happy parents-to-be must unravel the truth before it’s too late.
A USA Today bestseller!
"You don't know who to trust or where loyalties lie in The Perfect Hosts. I loved every minute of this fun, twisty wild ride!" –Mary Kubica, New York Times bestselling author of Local Woman Missing
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5 reviews
Vickie Watts
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November 4, 2025
A twisted tale of a dysfunctional family with secrets and plenty to fear! When Liv’s boyfriend Jensen moves in with her family, she has no idea that he thinks it’s a permanent thing for him and isn’t planning on leaving, ever. When Liv disappears, Jensen continues as though there is nothing strange about his still being there. Every family member has a secret and all of it contributes to a fast paced book with lots of twists. All opinions expressed are my own.
Sandra Slough
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December 5, 2025
very entertaining from start to finish.
About the author
Heather Gudenkauf is the Edgar Award-nominated, New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of The Overnight Guest and The Perfect Hosts. Her critically acclaimed novels have sold more than 2.5 million copies worldwide and have been published in over 25 languages. She lives in Iowa with her family.
Heather Gudenkauf is the Edgar Award-nominated, New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of The Overnight Guest and The Perfect Hosts. Her critically acclaimed novels have sold more than 2.5 million copies worldwide and have been published in over 25 languages. She lives in Iowa with her f...
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