Tuesday, February 3, 2026

Spotlight and Giveaway: It's Not Her

We're excited to celebrate the publication of Mary Kubica's latest thriller, It's Not Her! Mary is one of Melissa's go-to thriller authors and she has this at the top of her five-book pile. Thanks to HarperCollins, we have one copy to give away!


A scream shatters the silence…

Courtney Gray’s peaceful vacation turns into a nightmare when she discovers her brother and sister-in-law dead in their lakeside cottage. Her niece Reese is missing. Her nephew Wyatt is asleep upstairs—unharmed.

A town full of secrets…

As police swarm the quiet resort, dark truths about Courtney’s family—and the town itself—begin to surface. Is Reese a victim… or the killer?

A truth no one saw coming…

With everyone hiding something, Courtney races to uncover the terrible mystery. But the closer she gets, the harder it is to know who—or what—to trust. (Synopsis courtesy of Amazon.)

“A family vacation turns unspeakably grim. I relished every page. Tantalizing, terrifying and all too real. I couldn’t put it down.” 
—Shari Lapena, New York Times bestselling author of She Didn’t See It Coming

“Compulsively readable and impossible to put down, this book starts with a bang and doesn't let up. It’s Not Her is both a terrifying, twisting thriller, and a glimpse into the heart of a family both before and after a tragedy. Mary Kubica is an absolute master of suspense!” 
—Megan Miranda, New York Times bestselling author of You Belong Here

“A gripping thrill ride with razor sharp tension and a whiplash ending I never saw coming. Kubica is a masterful storyteller!” 
—Jeneva Rose, #1 New York Times bestselling author

Credit: Sarah Jastre
Mary Kubica is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of numerous suspense novels, including The Good Girl, Local Woman Missing, and Just the Nicest Couple. A former high school history teacher with degrees in History and American Literature from Miami University, she lives outside Chicago with her husband and two children. Her books—translated into over thirty languages and selling more than five million copies worldwide—have earned accolades from People, Kirkus Reviews, and the Chicago Tribune, and have been recognized by Goodreads, Amazon, and LibraryReads. (Bio adapted from Mary's website.)

Visit Mary online:
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Giveaway ends February 8th at midnight EST.

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12 comments:

Christina Egan said...

My favorite was Local Woman Missing

Jess Reling said...

Each time I read a new one, I think that one is my favorite! I couldn't possibly choose!

Julie C said...

I haven’t read any yet but this one would be a great one to start with.

Bookapotamus said...

My Favorite is The Other Mrs! But they are all wonderful!

Mary C said...

Local Woman Missing

Burma Turner said...

I love all her books, but my very favorite is The Good Girl :)

Lisa D said...

Local Woman Missing

Michelle L said...

I haven't read any of her books yet. "It's Not her" seems like a good one to start with. :)

Maria Ivey said...

I haven't read anything by this author but this one sounds like an excellent start.

Emily Cheang said...

I love Mary Kubica's thrillers, especially She's Not Sorry which kept me turning the pages as fast as I could!

diannekc said...

Mary is a new to me author. "It's Not Here" sounds like. A good one to start with.

Michael Law said...

I would like to start reading her books starting with Local Woman Missing.