The Vacation Rental

A Novel

By: Katie Sise

Narrated by: Michelle Price, Anne Marie Lewis

A summer getaway triggers a psychological game of cat and mouse in a novel about the frightening damages of love, family, and obsession by the bestselling author of Open House and We Were Mothers.

When Georgia rents her country home for the month of August, it’s off to the relaxing Connecticut shore for her; her husband, Tom; and their young daughter. It’s just what they need to ease family tensions and reconnect. All that’s left to do is leave behind their house keys—to a stranger.

For Anna, Georgia and Tom’s house in the cool woodlands is a dream break from the oppressive heat of a New York City summer—and from an increasingly ill-fated relationship with her lover. A month apart and Anna can clear her head and reassess her future. She’s found the perfect place to do it.

As the weeks wear on, Georgia and Anna discover that the pleasures of escape are as difficult to trust in as the comforts of home. And neither one can shake the feeling that something is about to go terribly wrong.

©2024 Katie Sise (P)2024 Brilliance Publishing, Inc., all rights reserved.

Critic reviews

“With superb plotting and finely crafted characters, The Vacation Rental surprised me at every turn! An insightful thriller about family secrets and long-held grudges, written by a truly talented author.”—Wendy Walker, bestselling author of What Remains

A tearjerker thriller

I was quite surprised to find myself crying several times during this book. The chaos and destruction of people’s lives all stemmed from heartache. I don’t condone how they dealt with their pain, which ended up causing pain to more people, but I can understand why they acted out in the ways that they did.
Along the way, there’s also a thrilling psychological story full of suspense and complex characters. Excellent book!

What’s the audio version of ‘page turner’

Could not stop once this one started. Excellent twists and a new, interesting take on suspense! Loved it

Didn't care for the characters

I'm sort of torn. It was a good book and kept my interest pretty good but also seemed drug out. I wasn't crazy about any of the characters and Millie acted like a 4 yr old until the very end, her parents also treated her like she was 4. They just all fell flat for me in personality. I gave it 4 stars because it was a good plot and written good.

The audiobook was ok. The narrator was good but I didn't like the characters' voices. I think because it sounded just like the characters would in real life.

story line

was a great story with interesting plot twists. good characters development. held my interest throughout the entire book.

Decent story, terrible reader

I liked the story but I really had to grit my teeth to listen to the "Anna" reader. One of the most irritating, breathy, whiny, high pitched voices...painful to listen to.