ISBN: 9781662513565
Publisher: Thomas & Mercer
Publication Date: 04/29/2024
Format: Paperback
My Rating: TBR (ARC)
In a dark thriller from USA Today bestselling author Samantha M. Bailey, a TV reunion brings costars back for the drama and betrayals their viewers once craved—and this time, the stakes are deadly.
Ivy Westcott fled LA as her acting career imploded. In a flash, she lost her first love and chosen family—her Hello, Juliet castmates. But she never discovered who turned her closest friends against her. Now the whole world knows her as #PoisonIvy.
A decade later, Ivy is horrified when a celebrity exposé thrusts the Hello, Juliet cast back into the limelight, dredging up the old scandals she hoped to escape. Desperate for a fresh start and some financial stability for her mother and manager, Ivy agrees to participate in a top-secret reunion episode.
Ivy’s poised for a comeback, but past betrayals become a present danger when she and the man who once broke her heart find their costar dead.
Determined to find justice and clear her name, Ivy must tear down the facades of cast and crew to uncover chilling secrets that have plagued the Hollywood set from day one. Or she could be the next to die.
A Note From the Publisher
Samantha M. Bailey is the USA Today, Amazon Charts, and #1 international bestselling author of Woman on the Edge―optioned for series adaptation―as well as Watch Out for Her, A Friend in the Dark, and Hello, Juliet. Her novels have sold in twelve countries. Samantha lives in Toronto, where she can usually be found tapping away at her computer or curled up on her couch with a book. She’s currently working on her next domestic suspense. You can connect with her on Instagram at @sbaileybooks and on Facebook at @SamanthaBaileyAuthor.
Praise
“Who do you trust and where do you go when you can’t outrun your past? Hello, Juliet by Samantha M. Bailey is a wickedly unputdownable thriller teeming with secrets, suspense, and sly revelations. Bailey keeps the tension high and the pages turning in this searing exploration of the darker side of fame. Not to be missed!”
—Heather Gudenkauf, New York Times bestselling author of The Overnight Guest and Everyone Is Watching
“Samantha M. Bailey once again crafts a deliciously suspenseful tale, giving us a peek behind the curtains of a hit television show and the ramifications success has on its cast. In Hello, Juliet, Bailey perfectly captures the hunger for fame and the desperate measures some will take to achieve it, while also delivering a story filled with twists and surprises. A top-notch, single-sitting read.”
—Kimberly Belle, internationally bestselling author of The Paris Widow
“Samantha M. Bailey has done it again! With exquisitely thorny characters and an evocative setting, Hello, Juliet pulled me in from page one and didn’t let go. Bailey’s fourth effort showcases her talent for executing breathtaking twists and turns. The cherry on top is an ending I never saw coming.”
—Stephanie Wrobel, USA Today bestselling author of The Hitchcock Hotel
“Samantha M. Bailey’s latest thriller, Hello, Juliet, will actually have you saying ‘OMG!’ and for all the right reasons. Former actress Ivy Westcott is thrust back into the celebrity limelight for a reunion show, only to realize even darker troubles await her, which leaves her gutted and feeling more lost and alone than ever before. Bailey weaves the intrigue and allure of Hollywood, a protagonist you want to dig into, potential enemies at every corner, and a storyline that grips you from page one. With snippets of social media and a dual timeline, all the ingredients come together, making Hello, Juliet a riveting read and chef’s kiss.”
—Yasmin Angoe, Anthony-nominated and bestselling author of Her Name Is Knight and Not What She Seems
“A devilishly entertaining murder mystery set in the cutthroat world of episodic TV, Hello, Juliet ensnared me from the very first page. Come to gape at the diabolical antics of Hollywood stars and star-makers, stay to be gobsmacked by the stunning twists and turns. Five enthusiastic stars for this fascinating peek behind the curtain told by a master storyteller.”
—Susan Walter, bestselling author of Good as Dead
“If you’re looking for something juicy, scandalous, and truly unique and exciting, then Hello, Juliet should be at the top of your list. Clever, addictive, and a joy to read as we’ve come to expect from Bailey.”
—Seraphina Nova Glass, Edgar Award–nominated author of On a Quiet Street
About the Author
Samantha M. Bailey is the USA TODAY, Amazon Charts, and #1 international bestselling author of WOMAN ON THE EDGE, optioned for series adaptation, WATCH OUT FOR HER, A FRIEND IN THE DARK, and HELLO, JULIET. Her novels have sold in twelve countries. She lives in Toronto, where she can usually be found tapping away at her computer or curled up on her couch with a book.
