10 Best Books Like The Housemaid's Secret
If you loved The Housemaid's Secret by Freida McFadden, here are the most similar books our readers recommend.
Quick Answer
The best books like The Housemaid's Secret are:
- 1The Housemaid by Freida McFadden4.5
- 2The Housemaid Is Watching by Freida McFadden4.2
- 3The Wife Upstairs by Freida Mcfadden4.4
- 4You Love Me by Caroline Kepnes0#3
- 5The Locked Door by Frieda McFadden0
- 6I Will Find You by Harlan Coben0
- 7Never Lie by Frieda McFadden0
- 8Verity by Colleen Hoover0
- 9Yellowface by R.F. Kuang3.9
- 10The Coworker by Frieda McFadden0

When Millie takes a housekeeping job with the wealthy Garricks, she's warned never to enter the guest bedroom where the supposedly ill Mrs. Garrick stays hidden—but when she finally glimpses what's behind the door, she discovers a dark secret that changes everything. Now Millie must protect Mrs. Garrick while keeping her own dangerous past buried, but her quest for justice may force her to cross lines she's crossed before.
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Detailed Recommendations

You Love Me
Joe Goldberg #3 (works standalone)by Caroline Kepnes
Why you'll love it:
This thriller shares a disturbing and unnerving tone that will resonate with The Housemaid's Secret fans.
Quick Comparison: Books Like The Housemaid's Secret
| Book | Author | Rating | Year | Pages | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Housemaid | Freida McFadden | 4.5 | 2022 | 332 | Same author |
| The Housemaid Is Watching | Freida McFadden | 4.2 | 2024 | 400 | Same author |
| The Wife Upstairs | Freida Mcfadden | 4.4 | 2021 | — | Similar vibes |
| You Love Me | Caroline Kepnes | 0 | — | — | Similar vibes |
| The Locked Door | Frieda McFadden | 0 | 2021 | — | Similar vibes |
| I Will Find You | Harlan Coben | 0 | — | — | Similar vibes |
| Never Lie | Frieda McFadden | 0 | 2022 | — | Similar vibes |
| Verity | Colleen Hoover | 0 | 2018 | — | Similar vibes |
| Yellowface | R.F. Kuang | 3.9 | 2023 | 319 | Similar vibes |
| The Coworker | Frieda McFadden | 0 | 2023 | — | Similar vibes |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What books are most similar to The Housemaid's Secret?
The most similar books to The Housemaid's Secret are The Housemaid, The Housemaid Is Watching, The Wife Upstairs.
What should I read after The Housemaid's Secret?
After finishing The Housemaid's Secret, readers most commonly pick up The Housemaid next. Alternatively, you might enjoy more books by Freida McFadden, such as Want to Know a Secret.
Who writes books like Freida McFadden?
Authors similar to Freida McFadden include B.A. Paris, Ruth Ware.
What genre is The Housemaid's Secret?
The Housemaid's Secret is a Thriller novel by Freida McFadden, published in 2025.
How long is The Housemaid's Secret?
The Housemaid's Secret is 336 pages long.
About The Housemaid's Secret
“Don’t go in the guest bedroom.” A shadow falls on Douglas Garrick’s face as he touches the door with his fingertips. “My wife… she’s very ill.” As he continues showing me their incredible penthouse apartment, I have a terrible feeling about the woman behind closed doors. But I can’t risk losing this job—not if I want to keep my darkest secret safe… It’s hard to find an employer who doesn’t ask too many questions about my past. So I thank my lucky stars that the Garricks miraculously give me a job, cleaning their stunning penthouse with views across the city and preparing fancy meals in their shiny kitchen. I can work here for a while, stay quiet until I get what I want. It’s almost perfect. But I still haven’t met Mrs Garrick, or seen inside the guest bedroom. I’m sure I hear her crying. I notice spots of blood around the neck of her white nightgowns when I’m doing laundry. And one day I can’t help but knock on the door. When it gently swings open, what I see inside changes everything… That’s when I make a promise. After all, I’ve done this before. I can protect Mrs Garrick while keeping my own secrets locked up safe. Douglas Garrick has done wrong. He is going to pay. It’s simply a question of how far I’m willing to go…









