I have been lucky enough to edit many amazing psychological thrillers for author Juliette Trott. All have been gripping page-turners, but The Woman in the Lakehouse is my favorite so far!
From the first page, I felt an instant connection with Detective Cole Rivers, who is called to the lake house to investigate the death of a man pulled from Bellmere Lake.
Against his better judgement, the detective finds himself drawn to the grieving, yet enigmatic, widow, Evelyn Hart, and his strict professional boundaries are threatened as Evelyn becomes the chief suspect.
This is a fast-paced novel with all the intrigue, suspense and plot twists you would expect from this genre. My favourite thing about it, though, was not the thrills, but the tenuous, yet seemingly unavoidable effects of human attraction – even when it is inconvenient…
My Interview with Juliette Trott…
What is your favourite thing about writing?
What I love most about writing is that it challenges my imagination. It forces me to ask “what if?” and follow those questions into places I didn’t expect. That sense of exploration—creating worlds, secrets, and possibilities—is what keeps writing exciting for me.
What is your least favourite thing?
My least favorite part of writing is the moment when self-doubt creeps in and makes you question the story. But I’ve learned that pushing through that uncertainty is often where the real breakthroughs happen.
Do you read your reviews? How do you handle feedback/criticism?
Yes, I do read my reviews. While it’s not always easy, I see feedback—both positive and critical—as an opportunity to learn and improve my writing. Every comment helps me better understand how readers experience my stories.
Other awesome books I have edited by Juliette Trott…
