Hello, I'm Marty! The face behind @consistentlyreads! I'm 26 years old and a passionate, avid reader who finds joy in slow mornings with a coffee in one hand and a good book in the other. I love discovering diverse stories, sharing recommendations, and inspiring others to read more.
Whether I’m attending my monthly book club or diving into my latest read, books are at the heart of everything I do and I’m so excited to share my top 5 picks available from The Works!
Grumpy cowboys and steamy romance... Welcome to Chestnut Springs: the big-hitting, small-town series from TikTok sensation Elsie Silver. The rules were simple... Keep my hands off his daughter and stay out of trouble. But now I'm stuck with her. There's only one bed. And, well, rules are made to be broken. I'm the golden boy of professional bull riding. Or at least I was until it all blew up in my face. Now, my agent says I have to clean up my image, so I'm stuck with his ball-busting daughter for the rest of the season as my "full-time supervision." But I don't need a goddamn babysitter, especially one with skin-tight jeans, a sexy smirk, and a mouth she can't stop running... A mouth I can't stop thinking about. She says this means nothing. I say this means everything. She says there are boundaries we shouldn't cross. That my reputation can't take any more hits-and neither can her damaged heart. I say I'm going to steal it anyway. Product Information: • ISBN: 9780349437675 • Author: Elsie Silver • Publisher: Piatkus • Format: Paperback • Pages: 416 • Dimensions: 12.6 x 3.2 x 19.6 cm Click here to purchase books 1-4 of the Chestnut Springs Series!
Daphne always loved the way Peter told their story. That is until it became the prologue to his actual love story with his childhood bestie, Petra. Which is how Daphne ends up rooming with her total opposite and the only person who could possibly understand her predicament: Petra's ex, Miles. As expected, it’s not a match made in heaven – that is until one night, while tossing back tequilas, they form a plan. And if it involves posting deliberately misleading photos of their adventures together, well, who could blame them? But it’s all just for show, of course. Because there’s no way Daphne would start her new chapter by falling in love with her ex-fiancé’s new fiancée’s ex . . . right? Product Information: • ISBN: 9780241998175 • Author: Emily Henry • Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd • Format: Paperback • Pages: 400 • Dimensions: 19.8 x 13 x 2.5 cm
Grumpy cowboys and steamy romance... Welcome to Chestnut Springs: the big-hitting, small-town series from TikTok sensation Elsie Silver. Two childhood best friends. Two broken hearts. One impromptu road trip to get away from everything. I've been living in the friend zone for years now. To Jasper Gervais's fans, he's just the hockey heartthrob on TV. But to me, he's still the lost boy with sad eyes and a heart of gold. The man I've loved in secret for years. So when my life falls apart on my wedding day, it only makes sense that he's the one to swoop in and save me. And when his world comes crashing down around him, I'm there to return the favour. But the more time alone we spend together, the more I start to realise that Jasper isn't looking at me like a friend anymore. And he isn't touching me like one, either. He acts like he wants me. But after years of turning me away, he's going to need to prove it... Product Information: • ISBN: 9780349437705 • Author: Elsie Silver • Publisher: Piatkus • Format: Paperback • Pages: 496 • Dimensions: 12.8 x 3.8 x 19.8 cm Click here to purchase books 1-4 of the Chestnut Springs Series!
Grumpy cowboys and steamy romance... Welcome to Chestnut Springs: the big-hitting, small-town series from TikTok sensation Elsie Silver. Beau Eaton is the town prince, a handsome military hero with a tortured past. I'm the outcast bartender, a shy girl from the wrong side of the tracks. He's thirty-five and all man, I'm twenty-two and all... virgin. He's also my fiancé. Correction: my fake fiancé. We start out as a bet. He doesn't believe that anyone holds my last name against me. So he offers me his to prove a point. It's a win-win. He gets a break from his concerned family's prying, and I get a chance to shed my family's reputation while I save up to ditch this small town. He says all I have to do is wear his ring, follow his lead, and pretend I can't keep my hands off of him in public. But it's what happens between us in private that blurs all those carefully drawn lines... It's what transpires behind closed doors that doesn't feel like pretending at all... This engagement was supposed to be for show. This agreement? It has an end date. He once told me he'd never fall in love. And yet here I am, head over heels for my fake fiancé. Product Information: • ISBN: 9780349437743 • Author: Elsie Silver • Publisher: Piatkus • Format: Paperback • Pages: 400 • Dimensions: 12.4 x 3.2 x 19.6 cm
Theo Silva. Rowdy bull rider, notorious ladies' man, scorching hot trouble wrapped up in a drool-worthy package. Welcome to Chestnut Springs: the big-hitting, small-town series from TikTok sensation Elsie Silver. And he's looking at me like I might be his next meal. I'm almost free of my toxic marriage and have sworn off men entirely. So all I see when I look at Theo is temptation served up with a heaping side of heartbreak. The man is hard to trust-and even harder to resist. Make that impossible. Because Theo is persistent. And no matter how hard I try to freeze him out, he melts my icy exterior and pulls apart all my defences. Then I spend the singular hottest night of my life with him. It was supposed to be a one-time thing. A secret. But that little plus sign is going to make this secret impossible to keep. Product Information: • ISBN: 9780349437729 • Author: Elsie Silver • Publisher: Piatkus • Format: Paperback • Pages: 432 • Dimensions: 12.6 x 3.6 x 19.6 cm Click here to purchase books 1-4 of the Chestnut Springs Series!
Grumpy cowboys and steamy romance... Welcome to Chestnut Springs: the big-hitting, small-town series from TikTok sensation Elsie Silver. Working as a nanny for the world's grumpiest single dad should have been simple. Except I can't keep my eyes off him. And he can't keep his hands off of me. Cade Eaton is thirteen years older than me and barely looks my way. Until I get him in the hot tub one night for a game of truth or dare. Then all bets are off - and so are our clothes. He's gruff, a little rough around the edges, and it turns out broad-shouldered ranchers with filthy mouths are this city girl's kryptonite. So who am I to resist? But in our quiet moments together, he softens, and I start to realise his hardened exterior is just a façade. Someone once convinced him that his best wasn't good enough. Yet I've never felt more cherished than I do in his arms. My contract may say this arrangement is only for two months. But my heart says this is forever. Product Information: • ISBN: 9780349437682 • Author: Elsie Silver • Publisher: Piatkus • Format: Paperback • Pages: 464 • Dimensions: 12.6 x 3.4 x 19.6 cm Click here to purchase books 1-4 of the Chestnut Springs Series!
I used to clean other people's houses―now, I can't believe this home is actually mine. The charming kitchen, the quiet cul-de-sac, the huge yard where my kids can play. My husband and I saved for years to give our children the life they deserve. Even though I'm wary of our new neighbor Mrs. Lowell, when she invites us over for dinner it's our chance to make friends. Her maid opens the door wearing a white apron, her hair in a tight bun. I know exactly what it's like to be in her shoes. But her cold stare gives me chills… The Lowells' maid isn't the only strange thing on our street. I'm sure I see a shadowy figure watching us. My husband leaves the house late at night. And when I meet a woman who lives across the way, her words chill me to the bone: Be careful of your neighbors. Did I make a terrible mistake moving my family here? I thought I'd left my darkest secrets behind. But could this quiet suburban street be the most dangerous place of all? Product Information: • ISBN: 9781464223310 • Author: Freida McFadden • Publisher: Sourcebooks, Poisoned Pen Press • Format: Paperback • Pages: 400 • Dimensions: 12.8 x 2.4 x 19.7 cm
A brand new psychological thriller from #1 New York Times bestselling author Freida McFadden! The nightmare she's running from is nothing compared to where she's headed. Tegan is eight months pregnant, alone, and desperately wants to put her crumbling life in the rearview mirror. So she hits the road, planning to stay with her brother until she can figure out her next move. But she doesn't realize she's heading straight into a blizzard. She never arrives at her destination. Stranded in rural Maine with a dead car and broken ankle, Tegan worries she's made a terrible mistake. Then a miracle occurs: she is rescued by a couple who offers her a room in their warm cabin until the snow clears. But something isn't right. Tegan believed she was waiting out the storm, but as time ticks by, she comes to realize she is in grave danger. This safe haven isn't what she thought it was, and staying here may have been her most deadly mistake yet. And now she must do whatever it takes to save herself--and her unborn child. Product Information: • ISBN: 9781464228636 • Author: Freida McFadden • Publisher: Sourcebooks, Poisoned Pen Press • Pages: 384 • Format: Paperback
From the #1 Sunday Times bestselling author of The Housemaid, The Boyfriend and The Tenant comes a twisty psychological thriller like no other – a story of sinister secrets that will keep you enraptured through to the shocking finale. Quinn Alexander has committed an unthinkable crime. To avoid spending her life in prison, Quinn makes a run for it. She leaves behind her home, her job, and her family. She grabs her passport and heads for the northern border before the police can discover what she’s done. But when an unexpected snowstorm forces her off the road, Quinn must take refuge at the broken-down, isolated Baxter Motel. The handsome and kindly owner, Nick Baxter, is only too happy to offer her a cheap room for the night. Unfortunately, the Baxter Motel isn’t the quiet, safe haven it seemed to be. The motel has a dark and disturbing past. And in the dilapidated house across the way, the silhouette of Nick's ailing wife is always at the window. Always watching. In the morning, Quinn must leave the motel. She'll pack up her belongings and get back on the road to freedom. But first, she must survive the night. Product Information: • ISBN: 9781464228582 • Author: Freida McFadden • Publisher: Sourcebooks, Poisoned Pen Press • Format: Paperback • Pages: 304 • Dimensions: 19.7 x 12.9 x 1.9cm
There’s no place like home… Blake Porter is riding high, until he's not. Fired abruptly from his job as a VP of marketing and unable to make the mortgage payments on the new townhouse he shares with his fiancée, he's desperate to make ends meet. Enter Whitney. Beautiful, charming, down-to-earth, and looking for a room to rent. She's exactly what Blake's looking for. Or is she? Because something isn't quite right. The neighbours start treating Blake differently. The smell of decay permeates his home, no matter how hard he scrubs. Strange noises jar him awake in the middle of the night. And soon, Blake fears someone knows his darkest secrets... Danger lives right at home, and by the time Blake realises it, it'll be far too late. The trap is already set. Bestselling author Freida McFadden knocks at your door with a gripping, mind-bending psychological thriller: a story of revenge, privilege, and secrets turned sour… Product Information: • ISBN: 9781464228629 • Author: Freida McFadden • Publisher: Sourcebooks, Poisoned Pen Press • Format: Paperback • Pages: 368
The Inmate is a propulsive, mind-bending thriller about how we define guilt―and who has to pay for it, from bestselling author Freida McFadden. The guiltiest people aren't always the ones behind bars… As a new nurse practitioner at a maximum-security prison, Brooke Sullivan is taught three crucial rules: Treat all prisoners with respect. Never reveal any personal information. Never EVER become too friendly with the inmates. But nobody knows that Brooke has already broken the rules. Nobody knows about her intimate connection to Shane Nelson, one of the penitentiary's most notorious and dangerous inmates. They certainly don't know that Shane was Brooke's high school sweetheart―the star quarterback, the golden boy who's serving a life sentence for a series of grisly murders. Or that Brooke's testimony was what put him there. But Shane knows. He knows more than anyone. And he will never forget. Product Information: • ISBN: 9781464221385 • Author: Freida McFadden • Publisher: Sourcebooks, Poisoned Pen Press • Format: Paperback • Pages: 336 • Dimensions: 12.8 x 2.0 x 19.7 cm
An addictive, unpredictable thriller that will keep you asking the question: what is the truth? Newlyweds Tricia and Ethan are searching for the house of their dreams. They think they've found it when they visit the remote manor that once belonged to Dr. Adrienne Hale, a renowned psychiatrist who vanished without a trace years ago. But when a violent winter storm traps them at the estate, the house begins to lose its appeal. Stuck inside and growing restless, Tricia stumbles on a collection of audio transcripts from Dr. Hale's sessions with patients. As Tricia listens to the cassette tapes, she learns about the terrifying chain of events leading up to the doctor's mysterious disappearance. With each tape, another shocking piece of the puzzle falls into place, and a web of lies slowly unravels. But by the time Tricia reaches the final cassette, the one that reveals the entire horrifying story, it will be too late… Product Information: • ISBN: 9781464221361 • Author: Frieda McFadden • Publisher: Sourcebooks, Poisoned Pen Press • Format: Paperback • Pages: 320 • Dimensions: 19.8 x 12.9 x 1.9 cm
A dark, twisting thriller about a group of friends lost in the woods: one by one, they each will fall, and only the killer will return home alive... A night spent sleeping on dirt and leaves is not how Claire Matchett expected to spend her vacation. She thought this would be a break from the stresses of work and raising her young children. A chance to repair her damaged marriage. A week of hiking and hot tubs with friends. It sounded like heaven. Then Claire's minivan breaks down on a lonely dirt road. With no cell reception, the group has no choice but to hike the rest of the way to their hotel. But it turns out the woods aren't as easy to navigate as they thought. Hours later, they are lost. Hopelessly lost. And as they navigate deeper into the woods, the members of their party are struck down mysteriously one by one. Has a wild animal been hunting them? Or is the hunter one of them? But as more time passes, one thing becomes clear: Only one of them will return home alive. Product Information: • ISBN: 9781464221392 • Author: Freida McFadden • Publisher: Sourcebooks, Poisoned Pen Press • Format: Paperback • Pages: 272 • Dimensions: 12.9 x 1.7 x 19.8 cm
A new, twisting thriller from the Sunday Times bestselling author of The Coworker and The Housemaid! She's looking for the perfect man. He's looking for the perfect victim. Sydney Shaw, like every single woman in New York, has terrible luck with dating. She's seen it all: men who lie in their dating profile, men who stick her with the dinner bill, and worst of all, men who can't shut up about their mothers. Until she meets Tom. Tom is utterly perfect. He's charming, handsome, and works as a doctor at a local hospital. Sydney is swept off her feet. Then the brutal murder of a young woman—the latest in a string of deaths across the coast—confounds police. The primary suspect? A mystery man who dates his victims before he kills them. Sydney should feel safe. After all, she has Tom, the man of her dreams. But she can't shake her own suspicions that the perfect man may not be as perfect as he seems. Because someone is watching her every move, and if she doesn't get to the truth, she'll be the killer's next victim... A dark story about obsession and the things we'll do for love, Sunday Times bestselling author Freida McFadden proves that crimes of passion are often the bloodiest… Product Information: • ISBN: 9781464221408 • Author: Freida McFadden • Publisher: Sourcebooks, Poisoned Pen Press • Format: Paperback • Pages: 368 • Dimensions: 19.81 x 12.9 x 1.93cm
Two women. An office filled with secrets. One terrible crime that can't be taken back. Dawn Schiff is strange. At least, everyone thinks so at Vixed, the nutritional supplement company where Dawn works as an accountant. She never says the right thing. She has no friends. And she is always at her desk at precisely 8:45 a.m. So when Dawn doesn't show up to the office one morning, her coworker Natalie Farrell-beautiful, popular, top sales rep five years running-is surprised. Then she receives an unsettling, anonymous phone call that changes everything… It turns out Dawn wasn't just an awkward outsider-she was being targeted by someone close. And now Natalie is irrevocably tied to Dawn as she finds herself caught in a twisted game of cat and mouse that leaves her wondering: who's the real victim? But one thing is incredibly clear: somebody hated Dawn Schiff. Enough to kill. Product Information: • ISBN: 9781464221347 • Author: Freida McFadden • Publisher: Sourcebooks, Poisoned Pen Press • Format: Paperback • Pages: 368 • Dimensions: 12.8 x 19.7 x 2.7 cm
Summary: Atmosphere follows Joan Goodwin, a thoughtful astrophysics professor who becomes one of the first women selected for NASA’s Space Shuttle program in the early 1980s, where she forms a secret, tender romance with fellow astronaut Vanessa Ford, right as a catastrophic mission aboard the shuttle STS-LR9 upends everything.
Dare I say it? My favourite read of 2025! There is honestly so much I could write. If you could see my camera roll I took a photo of nearly all the pages in the book because there is so many beautiful quotes I wanted to revisit, savour and reread again.This just solidified to me how amazing TJR is an author. She portrayed the character's emotions so perfectly that they felt real to me. I already miss Joan and Vanessa and the relationship they had with Frances was so pure and special. It made my heart pang.
All this added in with the outstanding plot and I now have such an interest in space and NASA.The history of it during the 1980’s with women making their stamp in the space programme has now captured my attention. I can’t get over how unique this is and the execution of it all was perfect. I found myself constantly reaching to pick this up and I’ve already bored my friends and family to death talking about how they need to read it! Please take this as your sign to add this book to your TBR and read it because you won’t be disappointed. I’m so excited for everyone to experience this!
"And the stars are us. Every atom in our bodies was once out there. Was once a part of them. To look at the night sky is to look at parts of who you once were, who you may one day be."
Summary: Alice Scott, an optimistic journalist, is racing for her big break when she’s invited to Little Crescent Island to compete in a one-month trial against Pulitzer-winning writer Hayden Anderson for the chance to write the biography of reclusive heiress Margaret Ives, a former tabloid figure whose truths are far more complex than they seem. As they navigate NDAs, family secrets, and growing attraction, the story becomes a layered exploration of ambition, legacy, and love that defies a single narrative.
Despite all the mixed reviews I absolutely loved this and found myself tearing up at the last couple of pages. I loved the flicker between the past and the present and how we essentially got two stories woven into one. I felt like this novel was so much more than a romance, it really made me reflect on my own life, relationships and all the little moments that shape us into who we are.
"Everything's complicated. Everything. Once you start paying attention."
I was so invested in Margaret’s story and couldn’t wait to keep turning the pages to find more. She was so interesting to me, I love the sudden plot twist which I didn’t foresee in the story too! The tension between Hayden and Alice was everything, those knee knocks had me in a chokehold! Emily Henry even gave us some spicy scenes too!
Read this if you love Women’s Fiction!
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Summary: Intermezzo follows two brothers - Peter, a Dublin-based lawyer, and Ivan, a socially awkward former chess prodigy as they navigate life in the wake of their father's death, each wrestling with grief, guilt, and complicated romantic entanglements. Peter juggles feelings for his ex, Sylvia, and his current relationship with the much younger Naomi, while Ivan finds an intense connection with Margaret, a woman significantly older, sparking family tensions and forcing both brothers to confront their differences and the bonds that hold them together.
This is the second book I’ve read by Sally Rooney and it did not disappoint. I’ll admit it did take me a second to get into the story and characters along with Rooney’s unique writing style, but once I did I was hooked and couldn’t stop turning the pages finding myself immersed in every sentence.
"you can drive yourself crazy thinking about these things. the other lives you could have had. and the life you did have, after it's over - where did it go? i mean, what are you supposed to do with it?"
I was in awe of Sylvia’s character and her relationship with not only Peter but Ivan, she was so wise and respectable even in her darkest hours and never showed any disrespect towards Naomi. I also loved Alexei, I was so glad when he was reunited with Ivan.
"it's all just memory, and what if the memories fade?"
Side note: this book makes me want to play chess! I loved all the references throughout!
Summary: Flawless is the sizzling first installment in the Chestnut Springs series. It follows rugged professional bull rider Rhett Eaton, whose career is derailed by scandal, and Summer Hamilton, the no-nonsense daughter of his agent, who is tasked with managing his image. Their forced proximity and sharp-witted banter spark an unexpected, irresistible romance as they navigate personal vulnerabilities, public pressure, and the thin line between duty and desire.
Annoyed at myself for not starting this series sooner! This was so binge worthy and 100% lives up to the hype! I adored Rhett & Summer and I now want to work on the Eaton ranch! I can’t wait to dive into the next book, especially after seeing a glimpse into Summer & Willa’s friendship during flawless!
Don’t be a fool like me and read this book ASAP!
Curious about all of Elsie Silver’s books and the best way to read them? Check out our guide on the recommended reading order for Elsie Silver’s full catalogue.
Summary: The Housemaid follows Millie Calloway, a young woman recently released from prison who takes a job as a live-in housekeeper for the affluent Winchester family, only to find the household’s glamorous facade conceals dark manipulation and abuse. As unsettling dynamics unfold, Millie becomes entangled between the wealthy matriarch Nina and her charming husband Andrew, ultimately discovering that appearances deceive, power corrupts, and revenge can come in unexpected forms.
This is the first book I’ve read from Freida McFadden, but it surely won’t be the last! I love how fast paced this book was and it for sure kept me on my toes with all the guessing, twists and turns! I was glued to the pages the whole time!
The writing in this book was simple and effective! The short chapters kept my attention span which explains how I finished the book in just 24 hours! The fastest I’ve ever read a book - now that says something!
If you can, please do not read any spoilers and to be honest don’t even read the blurb! I went into this book blind and it’s probably the best thing I did! I’m really happy I read this book and even better it was one for our book club as there is LOTS to discuss!
Already hooked on Freida McFadden’s thrillers? Check out our guide on the best order to read Freida McFadden's books and get ready for some serious plot twists.
Thank you so much for taking the time to read my top 5 book picks from The Works! I hope you found something to add to your TBR pile! If you decide to pick any of these up, I’d love to hear your thoughts and don’t forget to tag me on Instagram @consistentlyreads so we can chat about it. Come connect with me and let’s continue to share our love for great stories, one book at a time!
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