Strangers in the Villa
- Judith D Collins
- Aug 9
- 2 min read
By: Robyn Harding
ISBN: 9781538774007
Publisher: Grand Central Publishing
Publication Date: 03/03/2026
Format: Other
My Rating: TBR
From the international bestselling author of The Drowning Woman, a psychological thriller about a couple rocked by infidelity who moves to a villa in Spain’s Costa Brava to rebuild their relationship, only to welcome a pair of visitors who have no intention of leaving.
Sydney Lowe’s life in New York is shattered when her husband, Curtis, admits to a meaningless affair with a client. Begging for forgiveness and vowing to prove his devotion, Curtis suggests the couple retreat to a remote hilltop house in Spain to repair their marriage.
High above the Mediterranean, Sydney and Curtis are working on the isolated property and their relationship when a pair of Australian travelers turns up at their door in dire need of help. Lonely for companionship and desperate for free labor, Sydney and Curtis invite the attractive young couple to stay. But as the days pass, dark secrets come to light, the Lowes’ bond is tested, and not everyone will leave the villa alive.
Praise
"Robyn Harding is probably among the writers I most recommend, and once again she has excelled herself with damaged and damaging characters wreaking havoc on each other. I loved every page! When can I read the next one?"
―Liz Nugent, internationally bestselling author
"Robyn Harding's STRANGERS IN THE VILLA expertly wraps the sun-drenched beauty of Spain with an undercurrent of malice in this twisted tale of betrayal and revenge about a marriage in freefall. Filled with destructive secrets and shocking revelations, this utterly compelling thriller lures you in, makes you believe, before delivering its devilishly explosive ending."
―Darby Kane, bestselling author of What the Wife Knew
"Cava, sunshine, and secrets—in Strangers in the Villa, Robyn Harding nails the vibe with a lush Spanish setting, a smart, layered structure, and characters so real you’ll invite them over for dinner…and then maybe change the locks. If The Drowning Woman was your kind of thrill-ride, cancel all your plans. This one delivers that same deliciously wicked mix of sharp twists, shifting loyalties, and a creeping sense of danger just beneath the surface."
―Kimberly Belle, internationally bestselling author of The Expat Affair
"Wow, does Harding know how to craft a deceptive tale! Mind games, brilliant plotting, and an unputdownable one-sit read awaits you when you pick up Strangers In The Villa. Clear your schedule and prepare to have your mind blown at this highly entertaining story that's sure to be an instant smash hit."
―Jaime Lynn Hendricks, bestselling author of Their Double Lives
About the Author
Robyn Harding is the international bestselling author of several novels including The Haters, The Perfect Family, The Arrangement, and Her Pretty Face. Her novels The Party and The Drowning Woman were both finalists for the Crime Writers of Canada best crime novel award. Her novel The Swap debuted at #1 on the Globe and Mail and Toronto Star Canadian bestsellers lists. She is also the screenwriter and executive producer of the independent film, The Steps. She lives in Vancouver, BC, with her family and two cute but deadly rescue chihuahuas. WEBSITE
